Thursday, April 25, 2013

40+ Before-and-After Home Makeovers

These rooms are transformed in a flash, thanks to clever budget-friendly ideas and an eye for reinvention.

Before: Kitchen

When a pipe burst under the sink, this homeowner knew it was time to remodel.



After: Kitchen

Get stainless steel without going broke. A number of affordable appliance manufacturers now offer models almost identical to their high-end counterparts.
(Dishwasher, $549.99; sears.com for stores)

Unify everything with white paint. To ensure that the new bottom cabinets matched the old upper units, the homeowner painted both with Benjamin Moore's Linen White—a move that lightened up the whole kitchen.
($37.99 per gallon; myperfectcolor.com)

Make the natural choice. The homeowner ditched the laminate counter-tops in favor of Ikea's affordable oak option—which cost just $800 total and can be sanded down when cooking blunders occur.
(From $169 for 96 7/8"L; ikea.com)



Before: Kitchen

This plain kitchen felt heavy with its dark wood and army of cabinets.


After: Kitchen

Embrace little imperfections. The homeowner relished the opportunity to swap laminate floors for hardwood—but saved more than $1,000 with grade 2 red oak, which shows natural flaws.

Create a "real room" feel. The wall of cabinets was replaced with a $200 hutch scored on Craigslist. The homeowner also hung a vintage chandelier, rewired for $45, to bring a sense of opulence to the space.


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