Inspiring Home Makeovers

Home renovation can be tough, but there’s something so satisfying about a successful before-and-after, from a simple porch makeover to a kitchen remodel to a total transformation. Whether you’re looking to start from scratch or just make small improvements, we’ve got hundreds of before and after photos, decorating ideas, and inspiration for transforming any room in your house into the calm, comforting Southern space of your dreams.

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Imagine Watching The Leaves Change From Inside This Compact A-Frame Tiny House

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13 Before-And-After Porch Makeovers You Need To See To Believe

From screened-in numbers to double-stacked fixer-uppers, these porches make us want to kick up our feet and take in the view. But these gorgeous patio spots weren't always that way. These beautiful porch makeovers with before and after photos will make you want to sit and stay a while. Find your next porch renovation idea here. #porchmakeover #homemakeover #homedesign #southernhome #porch

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Our Charming Banning Court House Plan Is Like Stepping Inside A Storybook

Picture this: You're strolling down a quiet country street lined with beautiful live oaks, and a vision of true architectural beauty greets you. This house is quaint and charming and might even be your dream home. This house may be the closest you'll ever come to stepping inside a storybook. Meet Banning Court, one of our favorite cottages brimming with old-fashioned character and quintessential Southern charm. At the link, find out why we'll always love Southern Living House Plan 1254. #houseplans #homedesign #southernhome #banningcourt #slhouseplans

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6 Costly Home Improvements That Won’t Boost Your Property Value

Are you daydreaming about building an addition or creating the kitchen of your dreams? Before hire a contractor, you might want to consider how much value these expensive projects will add to your home. A low return on investment may be worth it if you intend to enjoy your home for a decade or more. But if you plan to put your house up for sale in the next couple of years, you should reconsider renovations that won't increase the value of your home—at least, not as much as you think. At the link, learn about the biggest home improvement projects that won't pay off when you sell your home. #homeimprovements #homerenovation #property #contractor #southernliving

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The One Home Renovation Mistake You Should Never Make

"The vintage green marble countertops had to go. Along with the cabinets, they were at the top of my list of things to tackle first in the kitchen. I was dreaming of granite countertops at the time and after consulting with a home construction expert, my husband and I decided that the $4,000 to replace them entirely was not in the budget (cut us some slack, we were newlyweds). So, I went with our next best option: painting." #decor #designmistakes #decormistakes #countertops #kitchenmistakes #renovation

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9 Questions You Might Be Forgetting To Ask Your Contractor Before Hiring Them

Hiring a contractor to work on your house can feel intimidating and even scary—we’ve all heard horror stories about unfinished work, poor communication, and ignored budgets. “You’re looking for a partner for the most personal investment you can make,” says Rick Rockwell, President of Rockwell Construction in Charleston, South Carolina. “They’re going to be connected with you, and ultimately with your family, through this investment.” As such, they need to respect your finances, space, and you. Though Rockwell admits your gut feeling after meeting them can tell you a lot, there are also questions you should always ask a contractor before hiring them. #building #contractor #construction #homerenovation #contractorquestions

If it’s possible to feel at home in a construction zone, Blair Burton does. “My dad was a builder, so I’d always lived in houses that were being redone,” says the Texas interior designer. The proverbial apple didn’t fall far from the tree, and Blair and her husband, Michael, spent years living (and working) amid the organized chaos of their own renovation projects. But in a timely pre-pandemic move, the pair—who have two children and a black goldendoodle named Boomer—decided to put down permanent roots in late 2019, scooping up a unique two-story ranch in Austin’s Westover Hills neighborhood. #texas #homedesign #homerenovation #interiordesign #hometips #texashome Eclectic Home Office, Black Goldendoodle, Stuck In The Past, Far From The Tree, 1960s House, Austin House, Southern Lifestyle, Construction Zone

Designer Blair Burton Engineers An Austin, Texas, Ranch Revamp

If it’s possible to feel at home in a construction zone, Blair Burton does. “My dad was a builder, so I’d always lived in houses that were being redone,” says the Texas interior designer. The proverbial apple didn’t fall far from the tree, and Blair and her husband, Michael, spent years living (and working) amid the organized chaos of their own renovation projects. But in a timely pre-pandemic move, the pair—who have two children and a black goldendoodle named Boomer—decided to put down permanent roots in late 2019, scooping up a unique two-story ranch in Austin’s Westover Hills neighborhood. #texas #homedesign #homerenovation #interiordesign #hometips #texashome

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What Is A Dogtrot House?

While we may love to admire the beauty and craftsmanship associated with various architectural styles, it's good to remember that each historic house style came to be because of practical reasons like local lifestyles, climate, and available building materials. One such example in the South is a less common house type: the dogtrot house. This unique architectural style came to be for a very good reason. #curbappeal #homedesign #dogtrothome #dogtrot #homestyles

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Taylor Hill

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Paint And A Hodgepodge Of Treasures Transformed This Quirky Lowcountry Home

While shiny and new often reign in this day and age, Charleston, South Carolina, designer Taylor Hill prefers to stick with more storied items—including the 1950s ranch she and her husband bought when moving from Greenville back to the Holy City, where she first started her design career. She was immediately drawn to this funky old place beneath live oaks on James Island. "I thought, 'I've never seen anything like this anywhere.' It's super weird, and at first it was pretty scary, but I knew that—beyond the mess—I could make it work," Taylor says. "It was hot pink on the outside with a hodgepodge of shades of white inside and lots of materials cobbled together in a way that reminded me of Swiss Family Robinson." #home #homemakeover #renovation #makeover #southernhome #lowcountry

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Classic Kitchen Ideas

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This 740-Square-Foot Bungalow Proves Just The Right Fit For A Family Of Seven

Designer Lauren Liess reimagines a tiny Outer Banks beach house into an easygoing getaway that caters to sandy feet, wet dogs, and five children. “I loved the original cabinets when we bought the house, but we rearranged the kitchen so much that we weren’t able to salvage them,” says Lauren. To keep their old-school spirit intact, she selected a vintage-seeming style from her own collection with Unique Kitchens & Baths. “They were inspired by antique cabinets you’ll see in a lot of old farmhouses,” she notes. #decor #homedecorations #homedecorideas #kitchen #kitchendesign #homedesign

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5 Things To Consider Before Starting A Basement Remodel, According To Builders

When remodeling a basement, there are a few things to keep in mind that will increase the value of your home, especially when turning an unfinished basement into a finished one. “As a custom home builder, I see remodeling as an opportunity to correct problems that are deeper than cosmetic upgrades like high humidity and natural lighting," says residential building expert Will King. #decor #renovation #remodel #basement #basementremodel

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A Young Georgia Couple Restores An 1800s Family Farmhouse To Welcome The Next Generation

"I've always known we wanted to do something with the place," says Jess McNeill, who is the sixth generation to live in the Americus, Georgia, farmhouse first purchased by his ancestors in 1853. "When MeriBeth and I got married, we knew it was where we wanted to wind up, but we also knew that since it was almost 200 years old, [restoring] it was going to require a lot of effort." A young couple took care to restore their sixth generation family farmhouse by taking it apart piece by piece—then rebuilding it with many of the original materials. #decor #renovations #homemakeover #familyhome #farmhouse #vintagedesign

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Renter-Friendly Ways To Upgrade Your Space That Are Actually Worth It

Often, how long you’re planning to be in a space determines the amount of time and energy you’re willing to put into it, but I’ve also learned to not feel confined by what feels right in my current space. One of the easiest ways to make a space feel like home, without touching the infrastructure, is investing in pieces, whether it's furniture, art, or vintage glassware that you truly love because those things can move with you wherever you go next. #decor #homedecorations #homedecorideas #interiordesign #rentertips #renterfriendly

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See How A Tennessee Cottage Gets Its Once-A-Century Makeover

This Chattanooga, Tennessee, home had good bones. Owner and designer Laura Kay knew just how to renovate this mountaintop cottage to make this house feel timeless for decades to come. The yellow exterior “needed freshening,” says Laura. The kitchen “had to be gutted,” she notes. And the oversize primary bedroom was “a waste of perfectly usable space,” she adds. See this charming makeover at the link. #decor #southernhome #homedecorations #homemakeover #makeover #renovation

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You Can Buy A Tiny Home On Amazon That Comes Equipped With Electricity, Plumbing, And A Front Deck

Available at a fraction of the cost of an average home, tiny homes can also be placed anywhere, require no mortgage payments or loans, and are seriously easy to purchase.