Better After

Secret Server

At first glance, this might look like a typical dresser redo. A little paint, a little fabric, voila! A dresser redo! But, this innocent little dresser is hiding a dirty little secret.

Ok, not really. But it is hiding something…

A network server!

“What? You mean YOU don’t have to make a place for your network server at home?” says Kristi from Addicted 2 Decorating.

So maybe you aren’t married to a network administrator, but be that as it may, this is still a brilliant way to hide a less than attractive element in a room. Check out her blog for more pics and the tutorial HERE.

October 28, 2009 By Lindsey @ Better After

5 In desks/hutches/buffets

Nice Use of Chartreuse!

Amy sent me this lovely desk redo, made with decorative paper and spray paint. What started out as a boring old desk from Craigslist ended up as a one-of-a-kind piece! I bet kids would be almost excited to do their homework here. Also, be sure to check out her kitchen makeover on her blog A Little Busy. Thanks Amy!

October 28, 2009 By Lindsey @ Better After

14 In kitchen/dining

Red Room Redo

You know how I feel about red walls. Iffy. Sometimes … they can be a bit … much. Here’s a perfect example. Trish’s old dining room felt dark and cavelike, despite the 11.5 foot ceilings. The lone, north-facing window was fighting a losing battle against all that overpowering red!

But with the perfect shade of buttery yellow, just look at the transformation! Somehow it looks 3 times bigger! See more lovely photos of the after at her blog, The Old Post Road.

October 28, 2009 By Lindsey @ Better After

4 In chairs/ottomans/seating

Up is Down

Hang on to your heads! Here comes a before and after REVERSAL! This chair went from white to brown! No, not a typo! Started out WHITE, then went to BROWN!

Kathy from Creative Home Expressions wanted to give these chairs a more grown up look and went with a deeper, richer fabric and brown paint. She also glammed one up for her vanity by adding a skirt. Thanks Kathy!

October 27, 2009 By Lindsey @ Better After

7 In desks/hutches/buffets

White Hutch

So many lovely hutch redos, I’m really starting to get a twitch to do one myself. Twitch? Itch? You know what I mean. This one comes from Linda at Handed Down Treasures. Looks beautiful. You can’t go wrong with white, you simply can’t! I defy you to show me an example!