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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Before // After

We all love a good "before" and "after," don't we? It's fascinating to watch something go from "bla" to "awesome!" I like to call it the "Cinderella Effect." 

We've all seen the design shows like Propoerty Brothers, where they take a seemingly dreary space and transform it into a unique and imaginative oasis. Well, I've rounded up some of my favorite "before" and "after" interior decor transformations. Enjoy! 

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I'm in love with Emily Henderson. In my mind, she is a design genius. She is true to herself and true to her clients. Did I mention she is obsessed with hammocks and likes to dress like a flight attendant!? My own personal idol!

This is a makeover that Emily did for her friend's home. The couple had two very distinct styles and in the process of trying to combine the two styles, they made a mess of their house. I mean, can the living room be any more boring? Nope. The simple and clear answer is "nope." Emily worked her magic and turned this geek pad into a chic pad. 

Here's BEFORE:


And AFTER:






On to the next. Yeah, I'm obsessed with Emily Henderson's work so she gets to make not one, but two appearances on the "Before // After" post today. This is the home of a senior citizen who had won a national contest for a makeover of one of their resident's living spaces. Giving AND creative. Emily, you are a stud.

Here's BEFORE:

Here's AFTER:






Considering I've already put myself out there as borderline creepy obsessive for Emily Henderson, let's just round this out with... you guessed it: another makeover by Emily Henderson. 

This is a home in Breezy Point, Queens that had been destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Enter Emily Henderson, who redesigned the house. But let's be fair: "designed" is not even a fair word to describe this makeover. It's more like "transformed." It literally does not even look like the same place. Not even a little! Good work, Emily! 

Here's BEFORE:

And AFTER:

Thanks all for coming along on this fun little Cinderella design quest! 

11 comments:

  1. Wow I absolutely love her work!

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  2. Love Emily & her work! She has it (her style) together!

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  3. Oh my gosh, these before and afters are amazing! Especially that last one!

    Xo, Amanda

    theamandakathryn.blogspot.com

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  4. Love Emily. She def has a distinct style. Always so fun and happy.

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  5. Wow I just love that first transformation! The room had good bones but she really transformed it.

    Champagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget

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  6. i love a good before/after and i REALLY love emily henderson. i would love to just bottle up her talent/style and pour it into my home :)
    -- jackie @ jade and oak

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  7. OMG Holly we seriously have so much in common. I did a post a while back on Emily Henderson as well, and I always try to channel her design aesthetic into my own home! These are fantastic before & afters... when can she come to my house?!

    xo,
    Danielle
    www.envisionpretty.com

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  8. Agreed, she's amazing! Love that gold and white lamp!

    Corbin
    decor-eat

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  9. Gorgeous transformations! I'm crushing on the color of the walls in the 2nd & 3rd!

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  10. Whoa, major upgrades! She really brought life into these drab spaces. I love the colors!

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  11. She is indeed one of my faves. Her designs are so vintage yet fresh and her blog is chock full of amazing details and resources for fellow designers. A true rock star that girl and someone who has not been stymied by the HGTV design star curse.

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