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Like everyone else, you’ve been spending lots of time home during the past several months. And you’ve probably become more acquainted with all the flaws in your home: the outdated kitchen cabinets, the frayed carpeting in the family room that needs to be replaced by hardwood, the spare bedrooms that needs to be converted into a dedicated office.
Home renovation is not a simple project to take on. Especially if you have more ideas but, you don’t know where to start, and how to put it all together.
A lackluster kitchen gets a farmhouse-inspired makeover.The Cottage Mama
These 20 incredible before-and-after photos of room makeovers will not only give you excitement to try it on your home but simply give you ideas on how to transform your home into these smart-looking and stylish home renovation.
For many interior designers and DIY experts, renovations take months to complete and require an extensive amount of preparation and execution. The whole process is an arduous — and expensive —undertaking.
However, the stunning results make these difficult processes worthwhile. From drab to fab, here are some of the most dramatic before-and-after home makeovers from interior designers and bloggers.
AFTER – By painting the walls bright white and adding small bursts of color, this living room became a welcoming and stylish place to entertain guests. Hand oxidized brass finishings (such as the table and lamp) brought the whole room together. Courtesy of Lauren Geremia/Melissa Kaseman Photography
AFTER – The designers at Incorporated Architecture & Design added metal-framed double mirrors on opposing sides of the walls to make the room seem to double in size. They also downsized the sink basin to something more compact and stylish.Incorporated Architecture & Design
AFTER – Incorporated Architecture & Design decided a total gut renovation was necessary to open up the kitchen. By tearing through walls, the darkroom was significantly brightened. Bleached walnut floors and white cabinets also added light. Incorporated Architecture & Design
AFTER – By adding pops of bold color — red hanging light fixtures, a multicolored sofa, and turquoise seat cushions — Incorporated Architecture & Design decorators completely revived the room. Incorporated Architecture & Design
BEFORE – A few tweaks transformed blogger Ashley Mills’ boring bathroom into a stylishly polished one.The Handmade Home
AFTER – With the addition of mosaic tiles, a clawfoot bathtub, and a sleek glass shower, the bathroom looks completely different. The Handmade Home
BEFORE – Lindsay Wilkes from The Cottage Mama wanted her new kitchen to be bright, timeless, and warm. Courtesy of The Cottage Mama
AFTER – “Gutted down to the studs,” the cozy kitchen was renovated with warm white oak cabinets, a custom hood, and a tiled backsplash.Courtesy of The Cottage Mama
BEFORE – This untouched 70’s bathroom had a terrible pink faux marble countertop. Jenna Sue Design
AFTER – Blogger Jenna Sue from Jenna Sue Design completely transformed it by adding paneling to the walls, mixing metals with woods, and combining vintage-looking yet rustic pieces. Jenna Sue Design
BEFORE – Jenna Sue’s barren porch got a totally different look too.Jenna Sue Design
AFTER – A large outdoor rug and some furniture completely transformed the space. The lounge chairs, throws, and pillows were purchased from IKEA and Target, proving no renovation has to be expensive.Jenna Sue Design
BEFORE – Some projects, on the other hand, have to start from scratch. Interior designer Benjamin Vandiver gutted this Nashville apartment.Benjamin Vandiver
AFTER – Vandiver replaced the floorboards with a neutral rug and added wood paneling to the walls. Stressing simplicity, he filled the space with just a few pieces of furniture. Benjamin Vandiver
Maybe, after seeing these Before and Aftermake over photos, you are now totally thrilled with everything to upgrade your home.
Here are our tips and recommendation for you – on how to begin with your remodeling project:
Develop an idea of what you want to do with your home remodel. Write a prioritized list of your needs and wants.
Find design ideas for your home remodeling project. Look at the magazines and websites and collect pictures of homes or remodeling projects you like. The more clearly you can envision the project and describe it on the paper, the better prepared you’ll be in making your decision.
Figure out how much money you have to spend on the home remodeling job, furnishings, landscaping or any other cost you might incur.
Once you have created your list of priorities, you’ll need to decide how to accomplish that vision. For the handyman or woman, a do-it-yourself project can be both rewarding and cost-effective.
However, hiring a professional remodeler is the best way to ensure your project’s success. These is the best way to ensure your project’s success. These remodelers are dedicated to maintaining the highest integrity and standards in the industry.
