12 Camper Makeovers that will Amaze You

by Holly Wade Aug 03, 2020

12 Camper Makeovers that will Amaze You — Photo: Vintage Revivals

I'm going to let you all in on a little dream of mine. I want to makeover a vintage camper SO badly! I'm a little more concerned with buying a house right now (ugh), but one day, I would love nothing more than to purchase a rundown vintage trailer and make it over into the cutest, coziest trailer to take on adventures and camping trips. Since I'm more interested in "glamping" than actual camping, these camper makeovers seemed like the perfect inspiration for me. To get inspired, I put together 12 camper makeovers that are sure to amaze you and make you want to run out and buy a camper/trailer/RV tomorrow to make all of your glamping dreams come true!

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67 Furniture "Before and Afters" That'll Totally Inspire You

by M.E. Gray May 08, 2020

The ultimate roundup of furniture "Before & Afters" to inspire you!

I love a good before-and-after, don't you? There's so much satisfaction in taking a sad roadside find or cheap garage sale rescue and totally transforming it into something new and different. We've rounded up some of our favorite furniture makeovers to inspire you to either start that upholstery project, get out the spray paint, or hit up this weekend's local yard sale scene. From dressers to dining tables, here are some of our favorite furniture makeovers.

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Before and After: How Smart Storage Transformed our Laundry Room

by Stephanie Lee Jun 26, 2019

Before photo of our cluttered laundry room

I've always thought of my laundry room as the most troublesome room in our house. Not only is it narrow, but all of one side is taken up by a washing machine, sink and toilet. Add to that the fact that there are 2 doors that open inward, and the space starts to feel very small indeed.

I'd long ago resigned myself to having a difficult laundry room I didn't enjoy being in. Turns out I couldn't have been more wrong!

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Transforming a Sunroom to a Playroom to Make Space for a Growing Family

by Meghan And Al Jul 20, 2017

Transforming a Sunroom to a Playroom to Make Space for a Growing Family

When Al and I found out we were expecting baby number two, the walls of our quaint little 2/1 started to cave in all around us. We danced with the idea of moving to the ‘burbs, but after some serious soul searching and a few disappointing open houses, we thought better of it. Our dream has always been to raise our family in the city and we just didn't want to give that up so quickly. We were determined to make it work. After we came back down...

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The Best Laundry Room Ideas

Curbly Staff Mar 22, 2017

Laundry room ideas - makeover photo - before

I don't know about you, but my laundry room is a black hole in which I spend as little time as possible. It's dark, tiny, and dank... in other words, the complete opposite of all these awesome laundry room makeovers. If you're in a similar boat and looking for some serious inspiration, check out these laundry room ideas.

Scandinavian inspired laundry room

Erin's white-washed wood paneling is a Scandinavian-inspired laundry room retreat! And check out that DIY...

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Makeover Lessons: How To Combine Contemporary With Bohemian

by Faith Provencher Mar 02, 2017

Makeover Lessons: How To Combine Contemporary With Bohemian — Photo: Amber Interiors

This bathroom wasn't bad before. In fact it was really quite decent. But once the rest of the home was redone, the styles didn't coordinate. And just wait until you see how incredible the new boho chic bathroom is! Click through to find out, and to get some tips on how to achieve a contemporary version of the bohemian trend.

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Nailed It! This Bathroom Makeover Hits All The Top Trends

by Faith Towers Feb 22, 2017

Nailed It! This Bathroom Makeover Hits All The Top Trends — Photo: One Kings Lane

This bathroom looked like so many other builder-grade bathrooms - basic tile, a cheap vanity and zero personality. But once Megan Pflug got her hands on it, the new space suddenly took on a whole new stylish vibe. And get this - there were no major renovations involved! Click through to check out the trendy result.

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Before and After: A Massive Kitchen Renovation

by Faith Provencher Nov 17, 2016

Before and After: A Massive Kitchen Renovation — Photo: Young House Love

This kitchen needed help. The dark brown floors combined with the brown doors, brown cabinets and brown trim gave this space a dark, dated feel. But just wait until you see what it looks like now! Click through to check it out.

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Before and After: A Daring Open Closet In The Bedroom

by Faith Provencher Sep 01, 2016

Before and After: A Daring Open Closet In The Bedroom — Photo: Little Victorian

These homeowners needed closet space since their Victorian didn't have a single closet. But the solution they came up with was unexpected - they created an open closet on one wall of their bedroom! Keep reading to check out their stylish open wardrobe area.

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Before & After: An Old Filing Cabinet Gets A Chic Makeover

by Lexy Ward Sep 01, 2016

filing cabinet makeover — Photo: Little House of Four

Filing cabinets are definitely making a comeback. You can find them at garage sales, flea markets, craigslist, and all sorts of secondhand places. I am partial to the larger catalog-style cabinets that are loaded with drawer space and this makeover definitely caught my eye!

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Rental Kitchen Gets MUCH Needed Makeover

by DIY Maven Jul 08, 2016

Rental Kitchen Disaster — Photo: Creative Living

Usually around the Curbly neighborhood, we talk about renters who are itching to make improvements to their space. Well, in this case, we're talking about a landlord who was itching to make improvements to her rental property. Katie, the property's owner, was faced with a--let's face it--disaster in the kitchen

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Before and After: A Massive Kitchen Makeover

by Faith Provencher Jun 09, 2016

Before and After: A Massive Kitchen Makeover — Photo: Magnolia Market

For those of you who are fans of HGTV's hit show Fixer Upper, you're going to want to see this incredible makeover. This was the kitchen from their "Beanstalk Bungalow" project... before. Just wait until you see what it looks like now.

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Before and After: Bold Styling Breathes Life Into a Once Minimal Living Room

by Brittni Mehlhoff Oct 08, 2015

Before and After: Bold Styling Breathes Life Into a Once Minimal Living Room — Photo: Emily Henderson

Sometimes you don't need to reinvent the wheel to completely transform a space. And this before and after living room makeover will prove it.

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Before and After: A Metal Record Rack Becomes A Beautiful Bar Cart

by Lexy Ward Sep 18, 2015

record rack makeover — photo: Fish & Bull

This before and after makes me want to to scour Craigslist for my own record rack. What a great idea for upcycling!

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Before and After: Bold Bathroom Makeover

by Brittni Mehlhoff Sep 03, 2015

Before and After: Bold Bathroom Makeover — Photo: The Effortless Chic

This all white bathroom was lacking in the personality and style department before, but is now a beautiful, relaxing space that might just inspire your next bathroom renovation. Want to see how it turned out?

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Before and After: What to Make with an Ikea Besta TV Unit

by Brittni Mehlhoff Jul 30, 2015

Before and After: What to Make with an Ikea Besta TV Unit — Photo: Ikea

Been looking for the perfect sideboard for your dining room? Hack together your own with DIY version that utilizes the Ikea Besta tv unit and door knockers. Yep, door knockers.

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Before and After: The Perfect Patio Umbrella Update for the Long Weekend

by Brittni Mehlhoff Jul 02, 2015

Before and After: The Perfect Patio Umbrella Update for the Long Weekend — Photo: AllModern

Thinking toward the long 4th of July weekend, I wanted to share a cool makeover that would be the perfect project to get your backyard or patio ready for this weekend's BBQ. Transform a plain canopy umbrella, like this one, with a little bit of paint and a fun pattern.

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Before and After: An Unused Covered Patio Turned Vibrant Summer Escape

by Brittni Mehlhoff Jun 25, 2015

Before and After: An Unused Covered Patio Turned Vibrant Summer Escape — Photo: Jesse Chamberlain

If you're looking for a little patio inspiration as the temperatures start to rise, check out this summery before and after makeover. Its like adding a whole extra room to the house.

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Weekend Project: A Budget-Friendly Ten Minute Chair Makeover

by Brittni Mehlhoff Jun 19, 2015

Weekend Project: A Budget-Friendly Ten Minute Chair Makeover — Photo: Lovely Indeed

If you're looking for an easy weekend project to try, check out this fun idea for adding a pop of color (and design element) to the back of an otherwise plain chair. It's completely removable and won't damage the chair's surface. So what do you have to lose?

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Before and After: Combo Kitchen and Dining Room Gets a Stylish Facelift

by Brittni Mehlhoff Jun 04, 2015

Before and After: Combo Kitchen and Dining Room Gets a Stylish Facelift — Photo: Amber Interiors

This before and after kitchen makeover is a jaw-dropper. The layout remained the same, but the transformation is still a big one. Click through to see what I mean.

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