Better After

10 In tables/dressers

One Nightstand

I love this little nightstand redo. The before looks to be that outdated wood treated to look speckled, like it was burned with sparks from a fire or something. Why was that ever a trend? Who knows. But it does make me wonder what we’ll be rolling our eyes about in a few years. (I’m guessing vinyl and chalkboards!)

Anyway, the after is simply lovely, painted white with a little glaze to bring out the details. Check it out on Andrea’s blog Try This! Thanks Andrea!

And will someone please point me in the direction of a good glaze tutorial? I’m somewhat embarrassed to admit this, but I have no idea what glaze even is or what it looks like. But I do know it gets pretty results!

January 20, 2010 By Lindsey @ Better After

11 In outdoors

Jamie’s House

Correct me if I’m wrong, but that horrible bush overtaking this cute little home is called a juniper, yes? Oh man, I hate those things. They are the ugliest bush of all time ever. I don’t mean to insult you if you have juniper bushes, but if you do, seriously consider replacing them with something else. Anything else. They look like overgrown eyebrows. Or a bushy mustache. Maybe those things were sexy several decades ago, but not today my friends!

Consider taking a chainsaw to your junipers and let your house breathe free! Free from the confines of ugly bush suffocation just like Jamie did here. Ahhh! So much better!

January 20, 2010 By Lindsey @ Better After

6 In tables/dressers

Blue & White Alright Alright!

I kind of liked this table in its before state. But Sarah did not, and hey, it’s her table! She can do what she wants! And what she wanted was a table to complement her funky blue and white dining room. So with some paint and tape, that’s what she did. And I have to say, it does look much more at home in the room now. Great job Sarah! Check out the entire story on her blog Hennessy House.

January 19, 2010 By Lindsey @ Better After

11 In desks/hutches/buffets

Sarah’s Shelf

Sarah scored this display shelf for $10 at a yard sale. She gave it a fresh coat of green paint and recovered the back with some happy scrapbook paper that reminds me of jelly beans. I like how the beans go horizontal then vertical then horizontal. It’s all about the details. Super cute! Check it out on her blog Sarah Babble.

January 19, 2010 By Lindsey @ Better After

15 In desks/hutches/buffets

White Armoire

The Fabric Floozie had been teasing about this makeover for a while, and I was very pleased to see her final results. Beautiful! Whoulda thunk that heavy old armoire could have looked so light and sophisticated? Fabulous dahling. Check it out HERE.

January 19, 2010 By Lindsey @ Better After

10 In other rooms

Can I get an Amen?

This room was a prayer room, but it was in need of some heavenly help itself. What was supposed to be a comforting and peaceful space looked more like the waiting room at the dentist.

Bethany from Dwellings by Devore redeemed it with warm paint colors, soft lighting and fun accessories. It looks so much more welcoming and relaxing. I think painting the ceiling really made for the biggest change of all. Salvation! Thanks Bethany! Check out way more pics on her blog HERE.