Before & After: 25 Decorating Makeovers From Every Room

Tara BellucciNews and Culture Director

updated Oct 14, 2022

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Bedroom with beige walls, wooden bed, gray pillows, white bedding, and a large pet crate at the foot of the bed. — (Image credit: Carolyn Purnell)

Renovations often produce dramatic results, but that doesn’t mean you need to rip out floors and knock out walls to make a statement. Let’s look at some of our favorite big, bold, and beautiful Big Reveal transformations, using just the power of paint and decor.

(Image credit: Carolyn Purnell)

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Bedrooms

Before & After: A Spare Bedroom Becomes a Spot of One’s Own (Image credit: C. Payne)

(Image credit: Jillian Goulding)

Living Rooms

Before & After: A Year-Long Living Room Transformation (Image credit: Ferren)

(Image credit: JJ Modern)

Dining Rooms

Before & After: A Dining Room Designed on a Dime (Image credit: Danielle Driscoll)

(Image credit: Christina Iskandar )

Kitchens & Bathrooms

Before & After: A $70 Bathroom Makeover That Looks Like A Million Bucks (Image credit: Kimberly)

Credit: Apartment Therapy

Entry & Hallways

Before & After: Plain Jane Entryway Now Pops with Pattern & Color (Image credit: Katja K.)

(Image credit: Submitted by Ananda / A Piece of Rainbow)

Outdoor Spaces

Before & After: A Outdoor San Francisco Space Gets An Overhaul (Image credit: Steph Stern)

Re-edited from a post originally published 9.27.15-NT

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