Our Most Inspiring Before & After Makeovers

Our Most Inspiring Before & After Makeovers See how major renovations or simple decorating changes completely transformed these homes. Face it: we all love a Cinderella story, especially when it’s something as simple and inspiring as a one-day porch makeover. Have a weekend or longer? Choose to tackle something a little more complicated and create your own before-and-after story. Home renovation can be tough, stressful, and downright unpleasant. Don’t think of it that way. Instead, consider yourself armed with our best home renovation ideas, and your own creativity–which means the sky’s the limit. We’ve gathered some of our favorite home renovation ideas here, so whether it’s a drab kitchen, an awkward porch, or a bland bedroom, we’ve got ideas here for you. Need some inspiration? Look no further than this collection of before and after renovations–some are as simple as the right fresh shade of paint, and others might inspire a more involved renovation project. Whatever the case, get ready for pots of paint, loads of linens, and tons of tile.

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