Today's post is proof that Before & After projects are some

of the most satisfying and economical types of recycling.  

Traci at Beneath My Heart is a very clever girl.  Take a

look at the beautiful results of her buffet makeover:

Before

After

Click here for a step-by-step photo tutorial

on the vanity's journey through its makeover.

Sometimes a complete re-do isn't possible - how about a cover up instead?

 

Here are the steps involved in making this beautiful wing back slipcover.

Cara of Pearls, Handcuffs, & Happy Hour gave
her bathroom a facelift at a very economical price:

Click here for Cara's progress through the bathroom update.

Looking for an affordable work table for a child's bedroom?
Consider this chalkboard-topped end table:

A Very Blessed Nest

Inheriting a vintage chair from grandma is such

a blessing but it can often need a little updating:

      Before                                                                    After

 

Southern Living

Grandma would be so proud!

Woodtrack

Keep an eye out for cool 1970s metal chairs.  They're

relatively inexpensive and still fairly easy to find.

Apartment Therapy

Simply painting the trim transformed this

breakfast area in a very sophisticated way.

Simply Cosy

Emma Morris of Simply Cosy turned a pitiful Goodwill chest

into a darling cabinet for her son's room. Great job, Emma!

    Frankly, could many of us have seen the potential in this campaign chest?

Jamie Antonioli

Visit Jamie Antonioli's site for more of his amazing Before & After projects.

Do you have a piece of furniture that has grown - well - dull?

   

Refunk My Junk

Maybe a paint treatment is all it needs to perk right up.

It's Taylor Made

An 80's barrel chair received a much needed makeover with beautiful results.

  Before                                                                          After

Playing Sublimely

Vintage thrift store chairs often have unusual shapes and textures.  Get creative!

             This next project had amazing results:

            

Simply Vintageous by Suzan

Beautiful update of a vintage highboy.

Take a look at this hutch makeover:

It has so much personality now, doesn't it?

It's hard to believe that these bedroom makeover photos are of the same room:

  Before                                                                      After

Better After

I adore the horizontal paneling - such a charming transformation.

Before and After photos are brief glimpses of (what can be) time consuming

projects.  My hat's off to anyone who undertakes a renovation - big or small!