Before and After

I've often read renovating blogs like This Young House - and recently Freckles Chick with her tiling and countertop adventures - thinking that we might have missed out on something by buying a new house - the fixing bad paint jobs, tearing out carpet, redoing kitchens. I found some pictures last week of the main level of our house right after we had moved in. I remember thinking that it looked so finished. I can't believe how much a couple gallons of paint and a few accessories have changed things. We haven't made big changes, but I'm amazed at how different the house looks.

The Kitchen
Before with quick curtains thrown up for privacy (which stayed for 9 months) on move-in day.

After:
The Dining Room
Before paint, curtains, table runner and chargers, and extra leaf:

After:
Before:
After: The Living Room
Before paint, curtains, mirror and mantle. Whew.


After:
Before:
After:
Sofa Before with Surefit's not-so-surefit slipcover:
Sofa After I put my novice sewing skills to the test to make my own custom slipcover:



The Office
Before:
The, might not ever be an after because I have no clue what to do with the room, after:


So, even though we don't have walls to tear out, cabinets to paint and hardwoods to lay, I think we've done a pretty decent job of making this house a home. Just took a few "befores" to make me realize how far we've come. What do you think? What's your favorite project you've done on your - new or old - house?