Okay, having a pond in your backyard is pretty cool, so even before its makeover, Nan's pond was enviable. (At least, I would have taken it.) But, in the 7 years since she and her husband built it, the pond had… Continue Reading
If you've spent any time on the Internet in the last few years or have ever watched HGTV, you're familiar with Emily Henderson. On top of being a wildly talented interior designer, she's also one of the funniest and most down-to-earth people around. We are beyond thrilled, then, to share this month's Makeover Tour and get a behind-the-scenes look at the room Emily recently transformed for Fran Ferguson, a resident at an assisted living center.
Read on to see how Emily tackled the unique challenges of this room, including her tips for creating a stylish living space… Continue Reading
Last week, we told you about a kitchen makeover that we were planning for Bruno's dad's fixer-upper down the street. As I write this post, the magic is happening and we'll be back next week with the pictures of the demolition and makeover process. In the meantime, we wanted to share some of the thought and planning we put into this space.
But first, here's a little refresher to remind you what we're… Continue Reading
Decorating your home or updating a piece of furniture, but not sure where to start? Take this tip from Design Milk and use a favorite work of art as a springboard for color and pattern… Continue Reading
This living room had a few great existing architectural details, but needed some serious TLC. Paint was the most important element of this makeover, accentuating the shape of the walls and drawing attention to the… Continue Reading
Designer Constance Ramos helps us see how to do green the right way in this 1970's kitchen makeover. The old avocado countertops looked a bit sickly, so Constance had them replaced with
There's really nothing wrong with the 'before' version of today's bedroom makeover. It's not an eyesore, the room gets plenty of natural light, and the space itself is laid out just fine. The only problem is, it seems to be missing one important decorating detail: personality. So how did the owners remedy this problem and manage to pack this room with style? You'll just have to see for… Continue Reading
Adding some style to your outdoor space doesn't need to be expensive. Take some advice from this affordable patio swing makeover and work with what you've… Continue Reading
Centsational Girl, Kate, helped her friend Cheryl re-do her outdoor living space. The 'room' had a lot of things going for it. Great furniture and a lovely pergola, to name a few. But the space wasn't as 'pretty' as… Continue Reading
We are miles away from the completion of the Curbly House kitchen, so we decided to make-over another one! Because, friends, when life is crazy, adding to the crazy is always the way to go!
A few months ago, Bruno's dad bought a house a few blocks away from us, and the kitchen is in some serious need of updating. When Wilsonart contacted us about using their new line of Wilsonart® HD® High Definition® laminate countertops,… Continue Reading
I'm going to be straight-forward and tell you that most garages get neglected. They become the place where we store, collect, and often hide items that we don't want to part ways with. It's so easy to build up a collection of unwanted goods. But what happens when you want to give it a facelift? Here are five garages that blew us out of the water when it came to updating and renovating! … Continue Reading
This tiny kitchen get a high contrast makeover, with a whole lot of black and white and a finished space that is twice the size of the original. Curious to see the… Continue Reading
For being tiny (about 94 inches wide), Chrissy's laundry room is big on style. Of course, it wasn't always that way. Above is how it looked before she made it over. Utilitarian: yes. Inviting: not so much. After sewing curtains to hide the wire shelving, a new… Continue Reading
A mid-century book shelf gets a worthwhile makeover with a cool before and after. The new look allows the natural wood to show through and brings in a pop of color. Want… Continue Reading
It's not often that we get to see an entryway makeover from both the outside and the inside. Well today is our lucky day, because this thorough transformation has been documented from all angles... and what a dramatic change it… Continue Reading
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