Better After

3 In bathroom

Bathroom Stripes

I showed my husband the before picture of this bathroom, and he said “Are you sure that’s the before? It already looks cool.” Yes, but how much cooler does it look with that little red stripe? Karen from Strictly Simple Style wanted the added touch of red, but not the time and commitment, so she simply soaked RED RIBBON in liquid starch and stuck it right on the wall! Great idea for apartment dwellers. Or commitment-phobes, like me! Thanks Karen!

August 27, 2009 By Lindsey @ Better After

3 In decor

Gold Shelf

Today’s before and afters all have one thing in common. See if you can guess what it is.

Ok, ok, I’ll tell you.

It’s white paint!
Monica from Monica Wants It! knew she had a prize on her hands when she first found this gold shelf. That’s because she has vision. Me on the other hand… I would have probably just given it to my sister as-is as a practical joke or something. But all it took was some white paint and a cleverly placed dowel, and now she has a rockin’ ribbon display and craft storage. Cute!

August 25, 2009 By Lindsey @ Better After

0 In decor

Gold Mirror

Here’s another fabulous makeover by Michelle over at Three Men and A Lady. What once was a tacky gold mirror is now an eye-catching bulletin board. I love the burlap fabric, it really makes it look fresh.

August 25, 2009 By Lindsey @ Better After

7 In bedroom

Headboard Update

This next redo is the type of thing that makes me stay up well past my bedtime, scouring Craigslist. Lucky from House No. 8 took this headboard from outdated to updated with our good friend, white paint. Doesn’t it look so lovely against that dark wall? Thanks Lucky!

August 25, 2009 By Lindsey @ Better After

4 In decor

Wine Rack Redo

The wonders of white paint will never cease! Georgianna from The Crafty Corner turned this tired old store display wine rack into the perfect bathroom shelf. Looks great!

August 25, 2009 By Lindsey @ Better After

3 In decor

Country Shelf

I don’t know about you, but I grew up in a little country town where stuff like this ‘before’ shelf was all the rage. Heart cut-outs. Geese on everything. Ruffles on everything. A lot of hunter green and burgundy. {shudder}

Well, those days are far behind us now, but that doesn’t mean we can’t rescue some of those country chic artifacts! AJ from Trash2Treasure cleverly uses appliques to camouflage those cut-outs and help welcome these forgotten items into modern society!

Her blog is FULL of fun stuff like this, I hope to feature her work again soon!