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3 In tables/dressers

From white to RIGHT white.

If you’ve ever needed help explaining to others why the heck you bother painting something just to sand it up and distress it when you’re done, I present to you this dresser makeover from Christina. Before: white and distressed. After: white and distressed. But OBVIOUSLY better! Right? Right!

So the next time some smart-alec tries to give you a hard time about painting something old just to make it look more old, simply show them these pictures and be like, OH YEAH? WELL WHO’S THE IDIOT NOW, YOU INCOMPETENT FOOL!?! Actually, that wouldn’t be very nice, I don’t advise that. Just let the pictures speak for themselves.

See more from Christina and her lovely $20 flea market dresser on her blog The Frugal Homemaker.

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May 15, 2013 By Lindsey @ Better After

12 In bathroom

In The Auto Zone

Gentleman, (all, like, six of you) start your engines. I’ve got some man cave inspiration for you. It all began with this $25 vanity from ReStore, which looked like an unsalvageable hunk of water-damaged firewood to me. But not to Eden. Eden knew this could be the perfect starting point for her manly-man bathroom makeover.

With a completely blank slate of a bathroom and three boys plus a car-obsessed husband in her pit-crew, she hit the automotive-theme throttle full force and didn’t look back. You have to check out her blog DIYHer for all the details, like the tire-mats she used for the black wall, the pegboard wall, the faux ‘vessel’ sink, the aluminum plating that cost her a mere $47, and the toolbox for holding toiletries. Take a victory lap, Eden!

Also, check out Eden’s unforgettable Mama Cave too!

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May 14, 2013 By Lindsey @ Better After

9 In chairs/ottomans/seating

Santa n’ Pants

I’m so excited! Today my two best gals Jilly and Mia from Girls With Good Taste are coming to visit me and be my DIY gurus for the day. We’ve been trying to arrange a get-together for almost an entire year now, and today is finally the day! I’m not even exactly sure what we’re going to be doing here at my house, but I can guarantee it’s going to be awesome, whatever it is. Can’t wait to show you the results, whatever they are! Follow along on Instagram @betterafterlnz to see what we’re up to!

In the meantime, please enjoy the following chair makeovers, first from Sara at It’s Good to be Queen. Her chair was big and comfy and stolen from Santa’s hunting lodge. Not really, but with all that red and green plaid, you never know. She updated it with a natural linen, and although the trellis inserts looked cool, they were a flimsy plastic and not worth saving. Now the whole thing is airy and right instead of merry and bright. (Like the Christmas song? Ha! Get it? Oh, nevermind).

And can you believe Better After reader Giedre found this chair on the curb? Ok, in the before state maybe. It it wasn’t in terrible condition, but that fabric was what I would call ‘Grody Granny.’ So she ripped off the dust ruffle and reupholstered the whole thing in denim. I just love how it turned out! And if you have the urge to try it yourself, Giedre says it was surprisingly easy. You just need patience. And a LOT of pants. So many that you might get desperate and rip them off of innocent denim-wearing bystanders. You should probably put up a warning sign or something.

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May 14, 2013 By Lindsey @ Better After

10 In tables/dressers

Wanderlusty

Going somewhere? Wishing you were on your way home? Either way, this little suitcase table would be the perfect bedside companion, wherever you are! Great for homebodies and wanderlusters alike. I don’t think wanderlusters is a real word, but I’m considering naming my band that. I don’t actually have a band, but don’t steal my name in case I ever have one, ok? Shhh, don’t Google it and tell me there’s already a Japanese cover-band or something named The Wanderlusters, I don’t even want to hear it. Just let me keep the dream alive!

From Reeves at The Weathered Door.

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May 13, 2013 By Lindsey @ Better After

2 In bedroom

Oxymaroon Bedroom

Oxymoron alert: Can a room be both energizing and soothing at the same time? I think yes! Take a look at Melissa’s master bedroom makeover, and I bet my bottom you’ll agree. It has so much more life and energy now, as opposed to being a room that only the most rabid ASU fan could love. Or Cleveland Cavaliers fan. Or a Winslow High Bulldogs fan. There’s really only so much you can do with a maroon and gold color scheme.

But now, it’s so light and bright and sparkly and happy. It’s gorgeous. See all the details on Melissa’s blog Living Beautifully … One DIY Step at a Time.

Did you notice the new light fixture? Only about eleventy billion times better than what was there before.

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May 13, 2013 By Lindsey @ Better After

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Folio Creations Giveaway!

If you’ve been looking for a great way to spice up your space, holla, because I’ve got good news for you! Today Folio Creations is giving away three free custom prints to one lucky Better After reader!

That’s right, any three 8×10 prints of your choice, and boy oh boy there are a lot to choose from. Here are just a select few that I love:

Best Day Ever. Dare to Be Different. Cut Me Some Slack. You Can Go Your Own Way.

From hilarious to heart-warming, these clever prints are offered in several color palette options and printed with only the finest archival quality papers and inks.

Adding Love

Folio Creations offers hundreds of unique designs and color options. If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, Rachel is happy to work with you on a custom order, (though not applicable to the giveaway prints).

These city prints are from her geography series, and if you are a bit of a word nerd like myself, you will love her punctuation series too.

London. New York. Chicago.

Perfect for matting, framing, hanging, displaying, or however else you like to show off your artwork!

I Was Lost

One more. I love this chalkboard-art style. Perfect for that DIYer in your life. Like most all of her prints, this one comes in many color options as well.

Just Roll With It

Enter to win THREE CUSTOM PRINTS now!

Entering is easy! Simply leave a comment here. “Like” Folio Creations on Facebook to receive an extra entry and stay up to date when new items are added to the shop!

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