Before & After photos are the perfect end to the week, aren't they?
Let's start with a charming little dresser:
Before After
Think this old outdoor set is ready for the dump?
Paint draws attention to details in the
wood and this hutch is a perfect example:
Think you can't dress up an ordinary metal file cabinet?
Think again!
House Dressing Style
A dated dresser became a contemporary entertainment center:
And a discount store sewing cabinet was given a make over:
Two Twenty One
The new drawer pulls add an ultra
sophisticated touch to this dresser's re-do:
Crafty Teacher Lady
A thrift store chest of drawers was given an entirely new
personality. LOVE the butterfly drawer pulls, don't you?
personality. LOVE the butterfly drawer pulls, don't you?
Friends, have a seat. We're going to take a look at the various
wonders that paint and upholstery can work on a simple chair.
Yes, you're seeing spots! Aren't they darling?
Before After
Want to add a little pizazz to your decor?
Before After
From ordinary to exceptional:
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Sundae Brunch
How darling are these two ottomans?
Before After
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Chair Loom
A little paint, a little fabric . . . . . .
Cupcakes and Cashmere
In their 'before' condition these two chairs looked tired and sad:
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But look how sassy and fun they are after
a paint job and new upholstered seats.
While this beautiful chair was acceptable, now it's
Mosaic Works
enchanting!
A vintage chair went from tired to terrific:
Before After
Chair Loom
Two identical chairs were given two different upholstery treatments:
Which do you prefer?
Look how elegant this chair is now:
Before After
Sharon Campbell
But this might be the most amazing transformation of the post:
Innovative Interior
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Chairs after their makeover.
enchanting!
A vintage chair went from tired to terrific:
Before After
Two identical chairs were given two different upholstery treatments:
Look how elegant this chair is now:
Before After
But this might be the most amazing transformation of the post:
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Chairs after their makeover.
Be on the lookout this weekend for thrift shop or flea market
chairs that need an update. Renovating chairs is usually not as time
consuming as larger pieces of furniture but the pay off is huge.
Have a great weekend!
chairs that need an update. Renovating chairs is usually not as time
consuming as larger pieces of furniture but the pay off is huge.
Have a great weekend!
Your Friday roundup of before and after projects has become one of my very favorite posts to read each week... on ANY blog! Thank you so much for the time you spend collecting them! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteJulia, you're so sweet! Thanks for spending a part of each Friday with me. I really enjoy compiling the B&A photos and so glad you enjoy looking forward to them! -- Jan
DeleteI love the Friday before and after! I get so inspired!
ReplyDeleteI do, too, especially the smaller projects that can be done in a few days. -- Jan
DeleteMore lovely pics. I think the entertainment centre turned out very well, and the white, sophisticated dresser is gorgeous. So is the black and white chair.
ReplyDeleteThe white dresser was one of my favorites. The hardware really adds that something special. Hope you're having a good weekend! -- Jan
DeleteHi Jan! I would love to have your 'eye' for a re-do. I just would see tired, old chairs. And look what you can do with them! Same with the chest of drawers. My fav are the ottomans. With the pillows, they just look so inviting :)
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You're so sweet and I appreciate the compliment but the majority of the renovations are done by others. I try to include a link below each photo to connect you to the website where I find the treasures. I should probably make a point of stressing which work was done by someone else. They're so much fun to collect and post - and so inspiring. -- Jan
DeleteI'm trying t interest my hubby in what was done to the wall unit but he isn't biting. The before picture is very like our one and I don't like it!!
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My husband drags his feet on most re-do projects. First he tells me it's not possible; then he tells me that it would be too much work; then he needs explicit instructions and an explanation. When it turns out great he's so proud of himself! -- Jan
DeleteI can hardly believe some of these makeovers, incredible! Makes me want to paint something!
ReplyDeleteInspiring, aren't they? I love compiling B&A photos - they're so motivating. -- Jan
DeleteI just love before and afters . . . thank you for taking the time to put this great post together and for all the inspiration. It sure makes you think twice before getting rid of something and buying new.
ReplyDeleteI hate parting with things, too. Surely there must be a way to re-do or repurpose it. When I do decide that a piece has to go I make sure it goes to a non-profit thrift shop and hope someone else can benefit from whatever I donate. If there's any way to keep something out of the landfill I'm all for it! Hope you're having a great weekend, Jan
DeleteSuch great inspiration photos. Now for that energy I need. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog earlier, Jan. May the Lord give you peace.
Wonderful makeovers! I love seeing something that would be discarded made new again. Now I am happy that I found YOUR blog : )
ReplyDeleteEveryone out there is so creative and talented. I look at some of the transformations and think if I had attempted those things the before would definitely look better than my after! Ha, ha! Love the dresser by Crafty Teacher Lady and the chair by Mosaic Works!
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