Posts tagged: Makeover
Bold Kitchen Makeover on a Budget
By DIY Maven
In two days, this perfectly acceptable kitchen went from bland to BAM.
Uninviting Mid Century Modern Living Room Makeover
By DIY Maven
HGTV's Find Your Style found some needed warmth for this living room. Earthy colors and plushy upholstery seemed to do the trick. A new facade for the fireplace certainly didn't hurt either. » READ MORE
Before and After: A Contemporary Remake in Utah.
By Chrisjob
Friends, the photos speak for themselves...
Eco Friendly Alternative: Reface Laminate Countertops
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Ugly laminate countertops can make us do crazy things, like trying to paint them. I've never really tried it but the thought has crossed my mind. Take a look at this resurfacing system that was developed in Canada and is being sold by ecocountertopsUSA, Canada and Australia. » READ MORE
Vanity Chair....Before
By DIY Maven
Isn't this vanity chair sad? Somehow the naked outlet on the wall behind it makes it even more tragic. Miss Priss took pity on the thing and now it looks fab-yoo-lous! Click here to see for yourself!
2-Stall Garage Tuned into Art Studio
By DIY Maven
Artist Shannon Christensen decided to turn her 2-stall garage into an art studio. The outcome suggests it was an excellent idea! Just take a look:
How to Makeover a Mousepad
By simplyfunstuffI recently gave my mousepad a makeover and you can do the same with your favorite fabric and some heat activated adhesive.
Materials:
1 Used Mousepad
Fabric of Your Choice (just enough to cover the mousepad)
Heat Activated Fabric Adhesive Sheet - I used "Lite Steam-A-Steam2"
Scissors
Piping for the edge
Fabric Glue
Process:
For the step-by-step tutorial, click here or go to http://simplyfunstuff.blogspot.com/ !
The World's Best Upholstery Fabric Deal
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Call me underpriveleged but I had my first IKEA experience yesterday here in San Diego. I scampered through the maze like a crazed rat looking for food, only I was searching out the fabric section. What I finally found out first hand is that » READ MORE
Monday Morning Inspiration: Before and After Kitchen Makeover
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photos by: Nick Steever
Monday morning jolt--get a load of this kitchen Before and After performed by Leah in her 1920's Philadelphia home. Look at this crisp kitchen makeover. » READ MORE
My Hallway Turned Gallery!
By DIY Maven
Like most homes, mine has a center hall. It's been neglected for a very long time as we've only used it to go from one room to another. THAT has all changed. When you think about it, there's a TON of real estate in a hallway; real estate that's perfect for highlighting art--preferably YOUR art. I decided that's what I wanted to do » READ MORE
Wednesday Night Upholstery: Before and After
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Classes are filling and expanding. I wish everyone could come to my home studio (basement) and learn fast and easy techniques to transform your Goodwill trashy furniture into upcycled beauties. The new class started last night and each one brought a simple piece and a difficult piece. We got started on the easy ones first to get the feel of the tools, staple gun, and to fully understand why upholsterers charge the prices they do. Here's a perfect example of Beginner's Instant Gratification. » READ MORE
Lampshade Makeover...With Paint
By DIY Maven
So I had this lampshade that had faded badly. It went from black to a sort of aubergine. I liked the shape and if I had bought a replacement, it would have looked just like it, except for the aubergine part. Because the shade itself is plastic with a fabric overlay, I thought it might paint up nicely. It did! I put one coat of Canyon Black in satin on all four sides, avoiding the bias trim edges at the top and bottom, which hadn't faded. » READ MORE
Same Furniture, Four Different Looks
By DIY Maven
Mochi Home does a Euro bachelor pad 4 ways with just paint and a few accessories. The best thing about the computer-generated makeovers is that the original furniture remains the same. Very cost effective! It's also a great argument for choosing 'neutral' when buying expensive upholstered pieces. The top image shows what the room really looks like; below are its virtual makeovers.
9 Room Makeovers that Sell Houses
By DIY Maven
How To: Rainbow Garden Furniture.
By Chrisjob
Check out any 'design on a budget' book. When pursuing the question "what's the biggest 'bang for your buck' in home decor?" the authors will almost always answer, "a $20.00 can of paint." And is turns out, they're right.
Case in point: Maddylane's rainbow-coated garden furniture redo, with a lovely chocolate trim. Just look at the photo below for the contrast in color and texture. The worn, water-soaked wood from before looks dingy and dangerou » READ MORE
Bungalow Makeover: From Foreclosure to Fabulous
By DIY Maven
Ten industrial sized Dumpsters were filled with the junk that filled Lisa and Todd's 1905 Portland bungalow. It had been inhabited by human and non-human squatters before the couple purchased the forlorn property. The before pictures pretty much sum up the condition of the home, but Lisa & Todd saw past it. They restored it to its former glory, including new hardwood floors, vintage light fixtures and subway tiles in the kitchen and bathroom. T » READ MORE
DIY: Replacing Foam in a Lounge Chair Cushion
By ModHomeEcTeacher 
There's no question that down cushions are high-end and luxurious. The down side (ha! no pun intended) is that they lack resilience and don't provide the springiness many folks want in their seat. The problem with foam cushions is that they get compacted and crumbly after years of use. Many people ask me how to change out their down cushions to foam, or just replace their flattened out foam cushions. To see a very DIY friendly » READ MORE
Upholstery Spray Paint Follow Up
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo: Courtesy of ApartmentTherapy
A few weeks back I wrote a post entitled You Can Paint Your Ugly La-Z-Boy. That was before I personally tried the product I was writing about, but now the verdict is in. The product that piqued my curiosity from watching a YouTube video really does work. To see more photos and the test results, Apartment The » READ MORE
The Laziest Slipcover Tutorial Ever
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Look in any decorating magazine and there will be a room with baggy, white or natural slipcovers. It's the perfect canvas for all sorts of eclectic decor. I don't do slipcovers. I never learned how because I've always had neutral upholstery fabrics on my furniture. However, seasonal slipcover changes seem like the ultimate luxury. Light and fresh in the Spring and nubby, warm and cozy in the Fall, ah yes. » READ MORE
