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These 50 Renovation Pics Merely Scratch The Surface Of What You Can Do With An Outdated Home
If you’re a fan of home makeover reality shows, you’ve likely been mesmerized by the transformations. You were likely most impressed after seeing the side-by-side photos of how things looked before and after the renovations.
Today, we will provide you with the same satisfaction through these images from the RenovationsX Instagram account. It’s a page that features before-and-after photos of newly spruced-up homes, many of which could inspire you to take on a project of your own.
Here are some of the best photos we’ve collected. Scroll through, upvote, and even bookmark them, as you please!
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According to Forbes, an increasing number of people in the United States are opting to renovate an existing home instead of buying a new one. Apart from rising purchasing costs, the COVID-19 pandemic also prompted many homeowners to renovate their spaces to make them more livable and cozy.
“Working from home changed many mindsets, where homeowners now want to design their homes to their specific needs,” AhA Interiors founders Paulina Hospod and Albert Rutkowski told the publication.
The lower barrier to entry into home renovations is also no longer as daunting, according to Power Home Remodeling SVP Michael DiMartino. As he tells Forbes in the same interview, this approachability has enticed many people not only to fix up their homes but also to be creative.
“You get the chance to make detailed choices, cater to your wants and needs, and create a safe haven for your family. You get to make your home into what you want it to be,” DiMartino stated.
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Bi.Felicia 1 month ago
I love all the natural light they now have, especially from the huge skylight.
Renovations can also be costly, and making smart, practical decisions is essential for homeowners. Many experts advise doing work that not only requires fewer resources but will also increase home value.
According to Zillow home trends expert Amanda Pendleton, “low-lift projects” like installing a smart lighting system, for example, have an average national cost of $308. Meanwhile, it can boost a home’s value by 5%.
Fire pits are another excellent addition to a home that won’t break the bank. According to HomeAdvisor, the average price range for installing one is between $850 and $3,000, depending on the materials, size, and fuel type.
According to reports, the average ROI for fire pits is 56%, making it quite a sound investment.
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Kelly Scott 1 month ago
I hate to say this, but any room that's empty is probably going to look better when some furniture is in it.
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Custom-built-ins, such as shelves or bookcases, not only declutter your home by increasing storage space but also increase home value by 2-5%. The national average cost is also affordable at $275 (excluding the shelving itself).
It’s likely why it has gained popularity among many homeowners, with a 32 percent year-over-year increase in installations.
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Kelly Scott 1 month ago
OK, a lot AI, but I'll take it. Except, if this is in the desert, do you really want to waste water on that much lawn?
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Chocolate llama 1 month ago
in our house, items left on the stairs like that means they are waiting for the next person to go upstairs and take them with them
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Justanotherpanda 1 month ago
Ok, I really like this look, but where do you put your toothbrush and does one really enjoy watching themselves using the toilet?
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Kelly Scott 1 month ago (edited)
This is just me, but I would have put a nice, not overwhelming floral wallpaper up to match the color of the carpet in the livingroom and then kept the carpet and lighting fixture. And replaced the drapes to color match the carpet or replaced them with lace curtains.
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Bi.Felicia 1 month ago
The remodeled house is quite interesting, I don't think I've seen one quite like it. I wonder what the smaller section is used for?
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Kelly Scott 1 month ago
OMG! That dark rose colored bathroom set is gorgeous. Who would want to replace it? There's so much you could do with that.
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Kelly Scott 1 month ago
I'd k**l for that tile in the before pic. And I think it would go a lot better with the sage cabinets than the herringbone floor in the second pic.
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nottheactualphoto 1 month ago
Yellow room: that shelf over the radiator was a good spot for cats.
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Catharina Geerts 1 month ago
I had to look twice to see what happened to the back of the house! I kinda liked the old bathroom, but the staircase is beautiful.
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Kelly Scott 1 month ago
Yeah, no. I'd walk out of the bathroom and be looking around to see how I give my train ticket to.
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Kelly Scott 1 month ago
But of course you're tearing it apart. That tile is to die for and you'll probably toss it all.
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Anyone-for-tea? 1 month ago
I hope that wasn’t an original wooden floor they covered up with tiles.
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Bi.Felicia 1 month ago
I personally like the exterior of the house before, but the after interior pics are an upgrade.
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Bi.Felicia 1 month ago
The after is so white and sterile looking, some drops of color would be better, imho.
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Nikki Sevven 1 month ago
Thank you to the people who actually used some color. The rest of you? Your houses look sterile and uninviting.
Tiffany Saldana 1 month ago
I found many of the befores preferable to the afters. I know this might not be a popular opinion but I am so sick of the high contrast, white and black design that became standard as an upgrade a decade ago. It seems to be still going strong and it doesn't look great. It is void of personality and style.
Tabitha 1 month ago
Same here. Some of the “upgrades” were more like downgrades. I prefer my home to look like someone lives here—-specifically ME. I like some color and warmth, as well as personal touches. I don’t give a fat rat’s a*s about what House Beautiful suggests for this year. If there are older fixtures that are beautiful and salvageable, they stay! If there’s good floor under carpeting that’s either all intact or easily repairable, it stays! I inherited a lot of the furniture I grew up with from my parents when they downsized, so have a lot of pieces that are post war colonial style, and all hard wood to boot. It goes well with most house designs (probably not ultramodern styles, but I don’t like those and wouldn’t live in one given a choice, anyway), so I could just as easily have it in a 400 year old house as a 4 year old house, and everything in between. But there would be color and life and personality, ffs!
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KatWitch57 1 month ago
Give it time and these will be being refurbished to get rid of the dark and gloomy paint work. Also good luck to those folks who are going to be cleaning the chandeliers on a regular basis.
Mike F 1 month ago
Apparently they take short baths. I lived in one that went back to the the early 1800s and both baths (added later) had those d@mned claw-foot tubs that people love lately. They were awful to bathe in because the water got cold after just a few minutes.
Load More Replies... Nikki Sevven 1 month ago
Thank you to the people who actually used some color. The rest of you? Your houses look sterile and uninviting.
Tiffany Saldana 1 month ago
I found many of the befores preferable to the afters. I know this might not be a popular opinion but I am so sick of the high contrast, white and black design that became standard as an upgrade a decade ago. It seems to be still going strong and it doesn't look great. It is void of personality and style.
Tabitha 1 month ago
Same here. Some of the “upgrades” were more like downgrades. I prefer my home to look like someone lives here—-specifically ME. I like some color and warmth, as well as personal touches. I don’t give a fat rat’s a*s about what House Beautiful suggests for this year. If there are older fixtures that are beautiful and salvageable, they stay! If there’s good floor under carpeting that’s either all intact or easily repairable, it stays! I inherited a lot of the furniture I grew up with from my parents when they downsized, so have a lot of pieces that are post war colonial style, and all hard wood to boot. It goes well with most house designs (probably not ultramodern styles, but I don’t like those and wouldn’t live in one given a choice, anyway), so I could just as easily have it in a 400 year old house as a 4 year old house, and everything in between. But there would be color and life and personality, ffs!
Load More Replies... KatWitch57 1 month ago
Give it time and these will be being refurbished to get rid of the dark and gloomy paint work. Also good luck to those folks who are going to be cleaning the chandeliers on a regular basis.
Mike F 1 month ago
Apparently they take short baths. I lived in one that went back to the the early 1800s and both baths (added later) had those d@mned claw-foot tubs that people love lately. They were awful to bathe in because the water got cold after just a few minutes.
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