10 before-and-after projects you can do this weekend (really!)

Makeovers that you can complete in a weekend? Genius.

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Feels like a good weekend for a project. And we’ve rounded up some of the best-ever projects from around the web. Ready to be inspired? Take a look. 

horizontal striped curtain diy project


Like stripes? We do, too (especially to dress a window). These started with basic neutral-toned IKEA curtains and were transformed into stylish room décor.

Get the how-tos at

cuckoo4design.blogspot.com 

diy painted woodcut platter


Tabletop transformations are some of our favorites. Especially when you can show them off at your next dinner party. A handsome slat of wood gets a brand new life with some surprising touches.
 
Get the how-tos at

lovelyindeed.com 

neon toe flats


Makeovers come in so many creative forms and fashions. Ballet flats get some spirit with hot pink and fluorescent yellow.
 
Get the how-tos at

fun.kyti.me


ikea hemnes dresser hack


Confession: We love IKEA hacks of all shapes and sizes. Since Hemnes already feels like a member of our family, it was inevitable for us not to go wild for this charming makeover. 
 
Get the how-tos at

thediyplaybook.com


beau hanging planter


If you don’t look up, you’ll risk missing out on the most beautiful accents. These high-flying dip-dyed planters will add an unexpected burst of cheer to an office or corner of your home. 
 
Get the how-tos at

forthemakers.com


reupholstered print chair


A good reupholstery project will always have a special place in our decorating hearts. For a modern approach, choose a bold fabric, like graphic black and white, to instantly update plain seats.
 
Get the how-tos at

ispydiy.com


painting the painting table


Bet you wouldn’t believe that this desk was originally black. Yep, really. Tackled by one of our favorite designing duo, this project is a must-try. Admit it, the home office is worth it.
 
Get the how-tos at

yellowbrickhome.com


how to create floating desk and shelves


Smart and creative ways of updating a space makes us oh-so-happy. Please direct your attention to this unbelievably clever project, which carves a work area into your home. Clean, modern, and functional.
 
Get the how-tos at

manhattan-nest.com


eraser stamp rainbow


This piece of art was made especially for St. Patty’s Day, but we love the unexpected tool and technique (pencil eraser as “brush”) that created such a cheery masterpiece. This piece of art will invigorate a space all year long. 
 
Get the how-tos at

mermagblog.com


diy gold striped vases


Obsess over flowers much? So do we. An ordinary bouquet of blooms gets an instant update when paired in an extra special vessel. A few bold golden bands give these $1 vases a surprising touch.

Get the how-tos at

twotwentyone.net


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