35 Times People Outdid Themselves With These Home Renovations (New Pics)
You may not have considered it, but every room, outdoor area, or even staircase has the potential to become the most beautiful feature of your home. The trend of home makeovers has gained huge popularity, thanks to the endless possibilities for customization. With a little time, effort, and some research, you can transform your living space into something truly unique.
To provide you with some inspiration, we'd like to introduce you to the beforeafter.design Instagram account. This page showcases captivating before and after images that might inspire you to think of the possibilities of improving your own home.
Let us know in the comments, Pandas, whether you have ever thought about a home makeover and what you would like to improve!
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how come many small bathrooms get dark color and yet look brighter and no less small and cramped? our windowless bathroom is so small that a tall person bumps into the door with your knees while sitting. I'd love to make it prettier but any other light color just always makes it look tight and dirty. I don't dare to use darker colors.
One wall/small touch only, use a glossy color, not matte, and use white/pale color everywhere else
Load More Replies...I absolutely love how they realized they could never obscure the pipes, so they integrated them into a statement wall. Really well done.
I love sitting out and watching the rain. Especially when it’s summer, warm and you’re under something like above. It’s just perfect.
Load More Replies...I mean it’s a stunning transformation, but the tree still could’ve stayed put, just sayin. The layout and design would’ve been altered of course, but that would’ve been worth it to avoid chopping down a tree. If anything the tree would’ve been a nice addition. But I do gotta give credit where credit is due, it still looks beautiful.
I think the tree had been badly hacked before. Major limbs removed, branches unbalanced. I have hired great arborists but sometimes you can't make it work.
Load More Replies...I was thinking the same thing, but it looks like the tree is starting to rot from the inside out.
Load More Replies...Lots of homeowners have made renovations or are thinking about doing them whether to enhance the functionality, aesthetics, or value of their properties. Before making any drastic changes, we tried to weigh the pros and cons.
To better understand, we have gathered a list of pros and cons that might help you decide if your plans for a small-scale or complete home makeover are worth pursuing.
Yep. It looks lovely, but unless they put in a bunch of storage somewhere else, it's not very practical.
Load More Replies...Ugh! Open shelves in a kitchen. The cleaning never ends! Looks over practicality.
It is pretty, but they lost the majority of their storage space. And open shelving is really only good in either pictures or for people with OCD about keeping it neat and uncluttered.
I get an Airbnb vibe from this. No stove, mini fridge, not much for dinnerware. Mostly decor.
I strongly believe the green kitchen fad will be over soon and look dated.
Load More Replies...If I’m not mistaken, I think this was from an episode of a home improvement show on BBCTWO.
When scrolling through these examples, the first thing we notice is obviously aesthetics. This is the primary reason for most renovations, but besides being aesthetically pleasing to the eye, it also increases the property value.
Renovating an old house or an apartment could be a good idea for improving functionality, such as optimizing floor plans, creating additional storage, or modifying layouts. And let's not forget the upgrade to a more energy-efficient home, which will save you money on heating and electricity bills.
Another one with terrible tiles. Does nobody ever consider that this stuff needs to be cleaned?
Someone with enough money to do that kind of renovation has money to hire someone to clean.
Load More Replies...I'm not ha huge fan of galley kitchens, not to mention a galley bathroom!
Yeah, I'd be checking my face in the sink tap
Load More Replies...I've lived in at least 2 apartments that had less total space than this bathroom 😥
It's an amazing transformation. Not to my taste, tho. I don't like the stone wall. I hope they'll have a really good exhaust fan. With the moisture that could collect in a bathroom, that stone would be a breeding ground for mold and mildew. The towels would gather moisture also. And where do you put your toothbrush? It's a nice show but not practical.
The makeover is far more sophisticated now. Love the carpeting on the stairs. The cat adds a touch of class.
I wouldn't call demolishing a house and building a new one a "makeover", lol
Agreed. It looks better but it looks like they just bulldozed and built new. Our new farmhouse circa 1980 looked much better than the one from the 40s (or older I think) that was taken down.
Load More Replies...Well, demolishing the whole thing and building a 3-store house is a little beyong restyling.
It's been here before and I find it really bad how they just covered the sun for the neighbours
could be the lens or something, but the building seems to lean a tab to the right...
That was a complete tear down. It's nice but I couldn't live that close to another house. And what about the poor people in the house on the left? It was bad enough before. Now they have absolutely no view on that side of their house.
I imagine the neighbours on the left wouldn’t appreciate losing all the light they used to have.
The cons, as well as the pros, depend on your project, but they all include spending money. The expenses can quickly add up, so to avoid exceeding your budget, careful planning is important.
All renovations require time and can cause disruptions to your daily life, especially if unexpected issues arise. That will require a lot of decision-making, which could lead to stress buildup, as home renovations can be emotionally taxing.
Don't be silly. Look at that bandeau top its clearly a bikini!
Load More Replies...We need to see the before-before picture (the one people were living in), not the gutted room in progress.
Yeah this isn't really a before/after picture more a mid/done picture
Load More Replies...It's just a blah white room. How long til that artwork leaning on the headboard falls on your face? They need a larger, more colorful artwork actually nailed some distance above the headboard.
What?! Did they tear down the bldg. next door and put up a different one?
But I’m just curious, why are there all these skinny beams in the before? Are they structural support from the start or just for the renovation? 🧐
I love it! It only needs a better carpet ( with more colors )and more colorful stools.
As long as you plan your budget, are mentally prepared, and are willing to navigate through the potential challenges, home renovations can be a rewarding experience. The final outcome of your efforts can transform your living space into a more functional, aesthetically pleasing, and valuable property.
I have to say, grey walls are not for me either. I moved into a very small house (under 800 sq ft) and all the walls were grey! It looks so much better repainted a light off white! Especially small spaces, no to grey. So I like the after just for getting rid of the grey.
Windows look amazing now! It’s interesting that they chose to get rid of any radiator covers. Im assuming there is central ac or they have one of the wall units now?
Looks amazing, but do they really normally have the lamp blocking the TV screen? Would get annoying af quickly having to move it each time you want to watch the squint box.
aww i liked the bricks before... not a fan of white living rooms tbh
A front door in the living room? I could never ever live like that. It’s like having a toilet in the kitchen! Ok we have all the weathers on one day sometimes. And need a lot of winter clothes, shoes and so on. And then summer clothes and shoes. Add rainy weather clothes and shoes (one set for cold rainy weather and one set for warm rainy weather). Imagine the chaos with kids. My entry is one big changing station that is always full of sand and shoes.
It is typical in parts of England. Many houses like that still around in my area. They are usually rows of cottages and the entrance is right off the pavement without front garden, literally three steps from road.
Load More Replies...Get rid of the table lamp directly in front of the tv. Make it an end table lamp.
Agreed. Take the tv off the wall and put it on the credenza. I HATE wall mounted tvs. You get a crick in your neck trying to watch them
Load More Replies...Should have kept them instead of sanitizing the charm !
Load More Replies...Just because it’s not your personal taste doesn’t mean it’s not a good transformation.
Load More Replies...I totally agree. If a designer tried to foist that on me, I'd have kicked them to the curb.
Load More Replies...Those animal printed things are really out of place in that floral, romantic room.
YEEEK on the wallpaper, window shades, ceiling whatever it is, and foot stools!
The roofline just lost all of its charm. Not a fan of flat concrete.
Load More Replies...I think they’re gonna regret that flat roof… the clouds are already rolling in!
It is possible that the roof is slanted towards the back.
Load More Replies...I'm not a fan of neighbors' houses that you can reach into to turn off the light when you are trying to sleep.
yes, removing cars always makes the space look better, put them back in and it will look the same
Some of these bathroom makeovers are making the bathrooms look like the nicest part of the house xD
Smaller mirror, less storage space and yellow light that’s impossible to use as lightning for makeup. It’s horrible. Add that wood thing under the sink, imagine cleaning it.
If I bang my hip on the corner of the cupboard under the sink one more time....
Load More Replies...It doesn't look like the bathtub/shower is to the right, so why not extend the vanity to the wall?
I like the fact that they reused many items. This is therefore an inexpensive but very effective makeover. Well done. Anyone can throw money at a project.
Unless it's a bidet, how do you reach the TP? Oh! I guess it's just for a standing man
Seriously? Washing your hands must splash water all over the walls and floor.
I really like the old design better for practical reasons, it just needed redecoration not a complete make over.
But it's so much more spacious in the new iteration. Feels luxurious.
Load More Replies...I like the fresh clean open look of the new space.. I never understood anybody putting wallpaper in a bathroom One of the most humid areas of the home
Not a fan of all the white, but I love the design. I don't use my closets much as is. I have a dresser and a small closet would suffice for my dresses. I love a deep soaking tub, and a spacious standing shower - this is beautiful to me, I'd go with blue tones though for tile. :)
I pity whoever has to clean the grout between those tiles. Why are they so uneven? Free housing for mold?
The before wouldn't have been too bad if they would have just picked up all the stuff they left out.
"Love" generic modernist, minimalist white spaces with generic designer deco pieces and abstract art.
A bare bulb for lighting isn't great. New picture doesn't show any lighting at all. Yes, removing the clutter will improve the look of any space.
I just wish the pics were taken at the same angle for better comparison.
Staging furniture, no books. Changed 2 cabinet doors, took off 2 small sections of mirror, crack filled, painted, put down peel 'n still vinyl over top the hardwood. Looks like a property that was renovicted and then the price massively increased, or flipped further destroying the property market.
Is that a mirror to the right of the shelves, or did they cut the wall out into another room?
Splitting hairs. A full-blown reno, possibly after purchase as-is. See the kitchen where none used to be? Unless it's yours?
Load More Replies...I actually like this one, the removal of the wall probably took away some kitchen storage, but the open plan and the beautiful wood tones really work for the space.
Not a fan of mid century modern. Not even when it was mid century.
Well, it obviously needed something, but this wasn't it. Is the retro 70s a thing now?
I just can't bring myself to like astroturf. They didn't even do a good job laying it. I would of thought sod at first, but it really looks like fake grass. Also, this is another tear down that I wouldn't typically consider a remodel. The pool is nice, though.
Umm, not a make over. More like a do over. Take everything down leaving only the pool. I call this starting over.
Exactly, that is major works. Major expense. Shouldn't even be in this article.
Load More Replies...The pool is the same, just cleaned up. I would have preferred to keep a midcentury modern look and added footage on a single level. Looks bulky and unprofessional IMHO now. Nope.
For all the people crying over the tree... sometimes they have to be removed off of residential properties because they are causing issues with pipe work underground or the foundation. It sucks but it happens.
I doubt that anyone in this thread is physically "crying" over the palm tree but your wording speaks volumes about where your past, present and future reside😶
Load More Replies...So are we calling tearing down 2 garages and building 3 new houses a makeover? Oh yeah. It made over the entire neighborhood. LOL.
Books on stairs are not artistic. It's a trip and fall hazard. Also, I don't recommend triangular stairs. Just use a properly landing.
To put that winder step in they would have had to completely redo the steps. I have a hard time believing it is the same space
Load More Replies...Nope. Too industrial. Looks like it should be in the hallway of an apartment building.
Never understood books on stairs, but there is something nice about it
Looks like the family of 10 coulda used that storage space that was replaced with... Nothing.
Yeah, I liked the before. I would have maybe replaced the island and updated the lighting, but it looks WAY more functional.
Load More Replies...I...I kinda prefer the before. I love the warm colors and rustic feel of it.
It was a nice, big kitchen that looked easy to work in, and you made it cramped, plus got rid of 75% of the storage. The breakfast bar is redundant when your dining table is right f'ing there.
Not a fan. I don't like the open cupboard concept and the loss of storage space is awful. Great for the current owner, but the resale value will not go well. The charm was removed as well.
I like the table and chairs, but I wouldn't have wanted to lose the storage space! And where is the fridge now?
Looking straight past the island is the refrigerator, Pixie.
Load More Replies...Where's the refrigerator? I hope there is a huge pantry with a fridge, microwave, and storage.
It's similar, but I don't think its the same room. How can they fit a door and another curtain rod in the space beside the window? There's not enough room in the first picture. And in the first picture, the right hand window has space between it and the wall. In the 2nd photo, the window is right up against the wall.
I'm not sure if it's my screen, but that kinda looks like a project still
A stove should not be put in a corner. It should be where the sink is now, and the sink should be under the window - that would also give more countertop and cabinet space. Bad solution. And too many different materials and surfaces and textures.
Maybe the only way to vent the hood fan? Overall layout make no sense and it is not pleasing to the eye.
Load More Replies...The ceramic ceiling tiles in the first pic are hurting my head with just the thought of one of them coming loose and crashing down on my head. Is it just me?
I like it. I think the pink/peach (can't really tell) cabinets breaks up the monotony of it all and gives the kitchen a focal point. The curtain under the sink is like a throw back to the 40s and 50s. I think it softens the kitchen and is cute.
TBH, I liked the 'before' better. They sucked all the color out of the room.
I agree, plus, the before kind of gave me a beach house vibe.
Load More Replies...Yes, it's not hard to make a room look good when you've already got lovely architectural features.
Load More Replies...It looks like they do but, they are clear.
Load More Replies...Good lord, what is with the grey pallet? So devoid of all color, emotion and personality. I would have stayed with the original. Updated the furniture a bit maybe.
Nope. The 'before' at least had a personality. The 'after' is sterile and uninviting.
Awesome! At least now I stand half a chance of not falling down the stairs and killings myself.
This doesn't really count as a makeover. This is just unfinished vs finished
They are all like they a bought damaged houses and redid them.
Load More Replies...Yet another "not a renovation" photo. And, BTW, where were the bananas? I had no idea of the scale of most of these.
This was fantastic. Glad they kept the tree. Looks like at least $200K was poured into this for a 500K profit return.
Load More Replies...Does not belong in this thread. Not a renovation but a demo and build new.
The "after" looks gorgeous! Pretty sure the "before" house was completely torn down.
I see this happening a lot where I live. They don't care about the building. They just want the land. Tear down the old buildings and build new.
This is the same room with the book shelves (with Hardy any books on them) and the fireplace… as in the previous post!
That is a different view of a previous example. There can't be two bookcases like that in existence.
For covering up the wood floor with laminate instead of stripping and refinishing it, you're no different from the idiots who covered up their wood floors with vinyl tile or wall-to-wall.
Okay, so I’m just now realizing that all of these renovations are done by the same company or whatever, bc there’s like 8 of these that use the same ceiling lights and many have the same mirrors, rattan cabinet doors, wood ceilings etc.
Before and after photos are completely useless when you take them from two different angles. Your point is to show the changes you made, and you're not accomplishing that.
Where's the fridge? You have to have the fridge near to the cooking area. Bad design.
Anyone can do this with a million dollars. Am I supposed to be impressed that they can pay other people with better taste to do tons of work?
Everything is so crammed onto the lot. I prefer a larger lawn compared to a larger house.
LOL. I was trying to figure out what I was looking at. Didn't realize it was an overview.
Well, they've managed to fill up the entire lot with their McMansion built.
And modernizing the furniture! They reused the table and that's good. Kept the floors, changed out the frosted glass. Nice.
Load More Replies...Third option please!! The large pictures make the walls look even bigger.
Yep, this is "BEFORE the build is complete", and "AFTER the move-in". So many of these are simply ridiculous.
Load More Replies...I agree in general, but some cases like a) drought areas, or b) elderly who cannot take care of it there are factors that we may not be aware of. Looks like they added some parking to get the card off the street.
Load More Replies...What kind of photo is that?! Half a furniture, half a bathtub, half a window, half a chandelier, half a door...
I agree, the angles for most the photos in this thread are awful. Show me half a room close up, then show me the same room from a different angle and place in the room or just a close up of a toilet/sink.
Load More Replies...This is a strange arrangement. The bathtub seems to be in such an inconvenient place. And I don't understand what is going on in the space to the right of the tub area.
I think the space to the right of the tub is the shower area. It looks like a long thin drain on the floor, and the rainfall shower head is not centered over the tub. I like it, except for the very small area for the toilet.
Load More Replies...Yeah. There’s definitely too much going on in this space now.
Load More Replies...What did they do with all their "stuff". That's a lot of knick-knacks to just disappear.
I was going to say the same thing. Especially the outside views look like they tore down the old House.
Load More Replies...Also it would be much easier to compare before and after if the pictures were taken from the same angle
Meanwhile, I will have to work / save money for another 200 years before I can afford any of those design project.
Most of these were way over the top for me. Too much white, too many mirrors, too many crazy expensive materials. Most just looked like ''Keeping up with the Joneses' and very much like last decade. Maybe it's just me, but with all that's been going on: pandemic, war, energy crisis, climate change I just can't admire huge buildings, waste of space and overexpensive gleaming decor. It's time to scale and tone down, not go over the top with Everything, imo
I do kitchen design for an everyday job at a big company and you will be surprised how many people do white shaker cabinets still. When I get to do color, I'm like a bill in a China shop. People need to not be afraid of color. Do some good colors or incorporate color in your accessories. I think doing a great kitchen on a reasonable budget i.e. 15-25k is going to get you a lot.
Load More Replies...I know I'm guilty of being kinda cynical but I don't believe about half of these. Using the same camera angle might have helped. Maybe.
I was going to say the same thing. Especially the outside views look like they tore down the old House.
Load More Replies...Also it would be much easier to compare before and after if the pictures were taken from the same angle
Meanwhile, I will have to work / save money for another 200 years before I can afford any of those design project.
Most of these were way over the top for me. Too much white, too many mirrors, too many crazy expensive materials. Most just looked like ''Keeping up with the Joneses' and very much like last decade. Maybe it's just me, but with all that's been going on: pandemic, war, energy crisis, climate change I just can't admire huge buildings, waste of space and overexpensive gleaming decor. It's time to scale and tone down, not go over the top with Everything, imo
I do kitchen design for an everyday job at a big company and you will be surprised how many people do white shaker cabinets still. When I get to do color, I'm like a bill in a China shop. People need to not be afraid of color. Do some good colors or incorporate color in your accessories. I think doing a great kitchen on a reasonable budget i.e. 15-25k is going to get you a lot.
Load More Replies...I know I'm guilty of being kinda cynical but I don't believe about half of these. Using the same camera angle might have helped. Maybe.
