Before and After- Living Room DIY
preg
2 years ago
Hi all, just completed makeover of living room. Check before after pics. Used existing cabinets from elsewhere and framed and painted, added bookshelf lights, recessed lighting to room. And the painting was DIY as well! All under $1000. Most expensive was the molding and trims!
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Linda Dornan
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Comments (24)Love the ceiling and chandy! Not so crazy about the mirrors, but they do reflect your project very well. I'm not a fan of art hung above the 9' level where the people live, and I'd love to see you get your TV out of the window and against that wall with a turn of the sectional and a new spot for the chair. You've got the surroundings; now just tweak the decor and you're done!...See MoreBefore/After Living Room
Comments (9)The wood beams were one of the selling points in this 70s home. I've been surprised at how many people have asked if would be painting them, though! We live in a pretty warm climate, so we will only use the fireplace maybe twice a year at most. We had a tiled fireplace in our old house, and I just wasn't a fan of the look. We just knew we wanted the wooden mantel to really pop. This is a pic of the room before we moved in where you can see the lovely red baseboards. I didn't realize I had this picture when I posted this....See MoreLiving Room Before & After
Comments (8)Having grown up with the "Mediterranean" style of furniture, they looks so much better and more fun painted bright colors! My mother had a set of low cabinets that she got unfinished and did in an antique cream finish and used as a room divider then dining room credenza. Solid wood. Don't know what happened to them, they moved and didn't take them with but I'll take a fab painted solid wood piece any day over something "trendy" and particle board. I really love colorful decorating! Thanks for sharing!! Also love the curved archway. Actually living in an oppressively "open concept" home (no escape!) I miss archways in general . . . Love the bright florals too, so perky and fresh!...See MoreLiving room before & after
Comments (15)You have a great change going. Finish through and put the identical panels on the smaller window. A larger TV in that room did not enhance it. The way the seating is set, will it truly be used in that room? The table under the window is it installed? That side of the space could use some editing, I know and I am suggesting more with the panels....See Morenelliebean
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