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Better Homes And Gardens 25 000 Home Makeover Sweepstakes

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Jonny Valiant

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Before: Kitchen

When a pipe burst under the sink, this homeowner knew it was time to remodel.

white kitchen

Jonny Valiant

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After: Kitchen

Get stainless steel without going broke. A number of affordable appliance manufacturers now offer models almost identical to their high-end counterparts.

(Dishwasher, $549.99; sears.com for stores)

Unify everything with white paint. To ensure that the new bottom cabinets matched the old upper units, the homeowner painted both with Benjamin Moore's Linen White—a move that lightened up the whole kitchen.

($37.99 per gallon; myperfectcolor.com)

Make the natural choice. The homeowner ditched the laminate counter-tops in favor of Ikea's affordable oak option—which cost just $800 total and can be sanded down when cooking blunders occur.

(From $169 for 96 7/8"L; ikea.com)

bedroom

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Before: Pink & Plain

To transform this plain bedroom, the homeowners decided to tear down the dropped ceiling and basic wallpaper.

bedroom

Max Kim-Bee

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After: Rustic Modern

After renovation, the master bedroom was clad in pine planks and coated with a primer that lets the grain show through. Beneath the carpeting? Hardwood floors. In place of a headboard, the couple covered the wall behind the bed in oak rescued from a Pittsburgh bank. An outlet-store dhurrie rug softens the floor, while an Ethiopian cotton throw drapes the Restoration Hardware quilt. The walls are painted Interior Primer by Kilz.

Plus: 25 headboards that make a bold statement »

guest bedroom

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Before: Unused Area

A three-foot-deep second-story crawl space used to occupy part of this home was left empty.

guest bedroom

Max Kim-Bee

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After: Welcoming Guest Bedroom

Knocking through the upstairs crawl space uncovered enough square footage to tuck a guest nook below the eaves in the office. Delineating the work space and the guest bedroom: Ikea curtains and chalkboard paint (Chalkboard Black by Rust-Oleum).

Bright idea: These curtain rods are actually electrical piping.

kitchen cabinets

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Before: Dark & Dated

Old cabinetry and tile counters covered this kitchen before its renovation.

kitchen cabinets

Victoria Pearson

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After: Open & Airy

The cabinets and surfaces were swapped in favor of Ikea units painted Barely Beige by Benjamin Moore and topped with zinc. Above, open shelving displays collectibles alongside everyday dishware. The ceiling is painted Creamy White by Benjamin Moore.

Bright idea: An inbox and outbox keep produce and bread organized.

kitchen island

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Before: Dull Kitchen Island

This bulky eyesore featured dated wood.

kitchen

Victoria Pearson

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After: Smart Details

The island was revamped with lapboard, limestone countertops, and new doors fronted in chicken wire. The finishing touches: crown molding, antique wooden corbels, and Chester Grey paint by Ralph Lauren.

kitchen

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Before: Decades Old

A faux-brick backsplash? Dark cabinets? Formica counters? This room boasted every bad-kitchen cliché.

kitchen

Max Kim-Bee

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After: Beautifully Bright

Fixing the kitchen proved inexpensive, thanks to subway tiles and plenty of white paint, and a few bargains: Ikea cabinets, butcher-block countertops, and farmhouse sink. An antique bakery table, equipped with Pottery Barn baskets, functions as the kitchen island. The homeowners found the barstool in the trash.

bathroom

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Before: Builder Basic

This tract home's master bath looked the same as it did when it was built in 1998.

bathroom

Victoria Pearson

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After: Full of Personality

By retaining the master bath's layout, thie homeowner avoided the expense of moving plumbing lines, relying instead on cosmetic updates. One change: a single sink console, made possible by closing off a secondary closet entrance. The exterior door opens straight onto the pasture.

Plus: 49 bold bathroom decorating ideas »

bathroom

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Before: Cramped and Boring

This basic bath lacked personality and space!

bathroom

Max Kim-Bee

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After: Simply Luxurious

Gutting the second-story crawl space doubled the master bath's square footage. The area is kitted out with a dual shower and a claw-foot tub from Victoria + Albert, all finished with fittings from Habitat, a local hardware store. The hanging basket, once used by miners, holds toiletries. The homeowners widened the window opening, and tilted the floor at a slight slant for drainage.

living room

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Before: Kitschy Cabin

A corner hearth originally occupied this den.

living room

Victoria Pearson

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After: Bright & Modern

To create symmetry, a contractor relocated the corner hearth with a new one, centered on the wall opposite the open kitchen. Built-in cabinetry on either side of the fireplace reinforces the sense of balance. The homeowner traded her single living-room settee for two generous Ikea sofas and a Ralph Lauren chair, all slipcovered for easy cleaning. The pine coffee table came from a garage sale, and the metal "C" is from a local garden store.

Plus: 85 living rooms you'll love »

living room

Max Kim-Bee

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Before: Very Basic

Dated carpet and furniture made this living room feel dark.

living room

Max Kim-Bee

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After: Eclectic Personality

The homeowner nstalled beadboard on the ceiling to echo the restored walls. By jettisoning the cabinet doors beneath the window seat, he created a clever spot to stash logs for a new woodstove. The overall vibe is classic Americana, treated with a rock 'n' roll attitude: A JFK campaign poster faces off against a gilded Federal mirror.

Bright idea: When it comes to hanging wall art, don't overlook the mullion bar between two windows.

dining room

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Before: A Dearth of Personality

Low ceilings and plain drywall initially plagued this dining room area.

dining room

Max Kim-Bee

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After: Full of Life

When the homeowners removed the structure's dropped ceilings and drywall, they discovered dramatic roof beams and charming beadboard. In the dining room, and throughout the residence, they sanded the pine floors and stained them a rich ebony. Here, they sit in midcentury Woodard chairs. A friend crafted the dining table out of wood salvaged from a bowling lane. The oversize light formerly illuminated a factory. The walls are painted High-Gloss White by Behr.

bedroom makeover before

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Before: Dreary Living Area

Convenient though the location was, this lake home did have its drawbacks. Dark, dated paneling. Low ceilings. Teeny-tiny rooms. And virtually no view of the lake.

lake house sleeping loft

Max Kim-Bee

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After: A Perch for Beds

To open up the house, an architect removed the interior walls to create one large living area. Down came the wood paneling and dropped ceiling, bringing to light the framework's studs, as well as cathedral-style roof beams. The homeowners capitalized on all that extra height by putting in a sleeping loft. The futons wear vintage plaid wool throw pillows, plus orange-striped alpaca by D. Bryant Archie. The blue-striped coverlets are from Coyuchi, the chevron runner by Madeline Weinrib.

brown and white kitchen

Jonny Valiant

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Before: Kitchen

This plain kitchen felt heavy with its dark wood and army of cabinets.

country chic kitchen

Jonny Valiant

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After: Kitchen

Embrace little imperfections. The homeowner relished the opportunity to swap laminate floors for hardwood—but saved more than $1,000 with grade 2 red oak, which shows natural flaws.

Create a "real room" feel. The wall of cabinets was replaced with a $200 hutch scored on Craigslist. The homeowner also hung a vintage chandelier, rewired for $45, to bring a sense of opulence to the space.

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Bjorn Wallander

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Before: Home Exterior

When the homeowners purchased this Fayette, Mississippi, home six years ago, it was uninhabitable.

Window, House, Property, Home, Real estate, Roof, Building, Land lot, Residential area, Siding,

Bjorn Wallander

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After: Home Exterior

The homeowners raised the structure into the air to repair the foundation and installed new plumbing and insulation. The couple also rebuilt both chimneys and added a hand-crimped aluminum roof.

living room before makeover

Bjorn Wallander

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Before: Living Room

This room allowed the homeowners to start from scratch.

Better Homes And Gardens 25 000 Home Makeover Sweepstakes

Source: https://www.countryliving.com/remodeling-renovation/home-makeovers/g1209/before-and-after-home-makeovers/

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