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August 24, 2014

13 Before and After Projects

 

 

I always love a good before and after project! If you have a few pieces that you are getting ready to throw out, think twice. See how these ladies transformed these projects into beautiful Before and After Projects. See more ideas at The Inspiration Gallery. 13 Inspiring Before and After Projectsframe2

Trifted Frame to Decor via DIY Beautify

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Faux Zinc Bookends via Setting For Four

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Bench Makeover by Setting For Four

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Headboard Tutorial by The Weathered Door

Wood-Bench

DIY Wood Bench By Two Feet First

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Buffet Makeover via DD’s Cottage

20140614-mustard seed yellow cedar chest

Chippy Finish Tips via The Painted Chest

Master Bedroom Makeover

 

Master Bedroom Makeover via Echoes of Laughter

7 guest room + office makeover

Guest Room Office Makeover via Delinate Your Dwelling

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Egg Crate Pendant Light Via Refresh Living

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Table Makeover via Love Of Family And Home

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File Cabinet Makeover via Front Porch Merchantile

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Chair Makeover via Becoming Fab

 

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Wendy says

    August 24, 2014 at 9:45 am

    Thank you so much for featuring my file cabinet before and after in your gallery! I’m very flattered! Thank you!
    Wendy

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  2. Tonya @ Love of Family & Home says

    August 24, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Thanks so much for featuring my Grain Sack Table Taryn!! I really appreciate it!! Hope you are having a great weekend!!

    Reply
  3. Heather says

    August 24, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    Thanks for featuring my bench makeover and my DIY Zinc bookends!! Have a wonderful day! ~ Heather

    Reply
  4. Tranae says

    August 24, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    Thanks for the feature.

    Reply
  5. Megan says

    August 25, 2014 at 6:44 am

    Thanks for featuring my DIY Wood Bench!! Have a great week!

    Reply
  6. Julie Blanner says

    August 25, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    The blue chair & striped table are beautiful!

    Reply
  7. Cindy@DIYbeautify says

    August 25, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    Taryn, thank you for featuring my thrifted frame!!! Hope you are having a great week!

    Reply

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