It’s rare that we get to see before and after pictures of an entire room, let alone of an entire home! But when you see what Brian did with his home office—making dramatic changes to the windows, lighting, and design—you might just be inspired to do the same in your own home! The best part about this transformation? It only took Brian one day to complete it all! Follow along as he shows you his simple step-by-step process from start to finish and gives you some great ideas on how you can do something similar in your own home.
The before – what it was like when the homeowner bought the house
This home office was anything but inspiring when the current homeowners bought their 1886 Victorian fixer-upper. The space was dark, dreary, and in dire need of a makeover. But with a little imagination and a lot of elbow grease, they were able to transform it into a gorgeous, functional workspace. Read on for some before and after shots! This is what the room looked like when the homeowner first purchased it:
The old kitchen had been turned into an outdated home office. Walls that were once white had yellowed over time; cabinets were tattered and dated; flooring was scratched up, peeling, and warped; windows remained dirty and foggy. Sounds perfect right? Well hold your breath because this is what the room looks like now The transformation was achieved by painting the walls a dark, dramatic color and adding some eye-catching accessories. The result is a space that feels both sophisticated and inviting. But don’t take our word for it: here’s what one visitor had to say about the makeover. I’m impressed with how much you were able to do in such a short time.
The after – how it looked after the homeowner hired an interior designer
This home office used to be quite dreary, but a recent makeover has given it new life! The homeowner hired an interior designer to help transform the space, and the results are stunning. The walls are now a dark, rich color that really makes the room feel cozy and inviting. The furniture has been rearranged to create a more functional layout, and there are now plenty of storage options to keep the room clutter-free. There is also a variety of stylish accent pieces like plants, framed photos, and artwork on the wall. Plus, this homeowner managed to include plenty of natural light in their design – which is always so great for any workspace!
The space was dark, dreary, and in dire need of a makeover. But with a little imagination and a lot of elbow grease, they were able to transform it into a gorgeous, functional workspace. Read on for some before and after shots! This is what the room looked like when the homeowner first purchased it:
Key takeaways and lessons learned
In just a few short weeks, this home office went from drab and dreary to something straight out of a design magazine. The transformation was achieved by painting the walls a dark, dramatic color and adding some eye-catching accessories. The result is a space that feels both sophisticated and inviting. But don’t take our word for it: here’s what one visitor had to say about the makeover. I’m impressed with how much you were able to do in such a short time.
you might just be inspired to do the same in your own home! The best part about this transformation? It only took Brian one day to complete it all! Follow along as he shows you his simple step-by-step process from start to finish and gives you some great ideas on how you can do something similar in your own home.