Thursday, 26 January 2012

8 Awesome Home Makeover Projects from Young House Love

This power home makeover couple does everything from refinishing furniture to revamping bookcases and all for super cheap. They take you through the whole step-by-step process of updating your home and provide you with helpful tips and tricks along the way. Want to learn how to add shelving to your office? Done. How about setting up kid-safe curtains? Done. We asked the young couple what their favorite projects have been and this is what they told us…
Less Than $11 Bookshelf Makeover

Less Than $11 Bookshelf Makeover


1. Less Than $11 Bookshelf Makeover
Painting built-ins can seem like an overwhelming task. However, once you plan out where everything will go and start painting it can be a quick and rewarding process. Didn't it turn out beautiful?
Find out how to makeover a bookshelf
Shelving for Worldwide Postcards

Shelving for Worldwide Postcards


2. Shelving for Worldwide Postcards
The word I would use to describe this project is fun. Although your idea of installing shelves might not seem like something fun to do, this tutorial makes it totally painless. The postcards filling the shelves are not from all the places they've been, but from all the readers that follow the blog.
Make these shelves

Related: Awesome headboard ideas to revamp your bedroom

Cork Board Message Center

Cork Board Message Center


3. Cork Board Message Center
Instead of cluttering the refrigerator with recipes, notes and to-do lists consider putting cork boards in your cabinets. This fantastic idea will keep the kitchen looking clean and organized.
Make this cork board message center
Stunning Stenciling

Stunning Stenciling


4. Stunning Stenciling
Although stenciling can be quite a detailed process it is definitely worth the effort and makes for gorgeous wall decor!
Find out how to stencil

Related: Clever tricks to get your laundry room organized

Love, The Perfect Accessory

Love, The Perfect Accessory


5. Love, The Perfect Accessory
Mementos are a wonderful way to keep your love alive in the home.
Make this love memento
The Yellow Door

The Yellow Door


6. The Yellow Door
This yellow door didn't always look this warm and inviting. With some effort, painting, and good old-fashioned TLC, it was made into this beauty.
See more of this yellow door makeover

Related: 15 space-saving ways to organize your home

Expanding a Room With a Mirror

Expanding a Room With a Mirror


7. Expanding a Room With a Mirror
When re-doing a home, it's easy to leave the laundry room behind but since you're in it so often, why not do it up? Check out this in-progress laundry re-do and see how big of a difference adding a mirror can make for a tiny space.
See more of this laundry room re-do
Update a Light Fixture for Under $55

Update a Light Fixture for Under $55


8. Update a Light Fixture for Under $55
If you are bored with a room in your home and don't feel like painting the walls or buying more furniture, change up a light fixture. It's a small project that will make a big change.
Find out how to update a light fixture

- By Jaime Morrison Curtis

For 2 more home makeover projects from Young House Love, visit Babble!

MORE ON BABBLE

Unique decorating tricks to make your home POP!
21 ways to decorate with a can of spray paint
25 totally clever storage tips and tricks
Everyday household items to help organize your life
20 things you can live without to reduce clutter

Get updated on must-have mom and family products. Follow Family Style on Facebook and Twitter.

No comments:

Post a Comment