20 incredible before-and-after photos of room makeovers

The Cottage MamaA lacklustre kitchen gets a farmhouse-inspired makeover.

Home renovation is not a simple project to take on.

For many interior designers and DIY experts, renovations take months to complete and require an extensive amount of preparation and execution. The whole process is an arduous — and expensive — undertaking.

However, the stunning results make these difficult processes worthwhile. From drab to fab, here are some of the most dramatic before-and-after home makeovers from interior designers and bloggers.

Interior decorator Lauren Geremia, from Geremia Design, was determined to revamp this dim bachelor pad bedroom, which had no real style.

Courtesy of Lauren Geremia/Aubrie Pick Photography

By mixing vintage and modern pieces (like the aged treasure chest and modern bed frame), Geremia was able to create a cool ambiance.

Courtesy of Lauren Geremia/Aubrie Pick Photography

Geremia was also responsible for upgrading the living room in this Craftsman-style home.

Courtesy of Lauren Geremia/Melissa Kaseman Photography

By painting the walls bright white and adding small bursts of colour, this living room became a welcoming and stylish place to entertain guests. Hand oxidized brass finishings (such as the table and lamp) brought the whole room together.

Courtesy of Lauren Geremia/Melissa Kaseman Photography

This bathroom was cramped, dull, and dark.

Courtesy of Incorporated Architecture & Design

The designers at Incorporated Architecture & Design added metal-framed double mirrors on opposing sides of the walls to make the room seem to double in size. They also downsized the sink basin to something more compact and stylish.

Incorporated Architecture & Design

Sandwiched between two buildings, this kitchen was in desperate need of some light.

Incorporated Architecture & Design

Incorporated Architecture & Design decided a total gut renovation was necessary to open up the kitchen. By tearing through walls, the dark room was significantly brightened. Bleached walnut floors and white cabinets also added light.

Incorporated Architecture & Design

This family room was spacious but boring.

Incorporated Architecture & Design

By adding pops of bold colour -- red hanging light fixtures, a multicolored sofa, and turquoise seat cushions -- Incorporated Architecture & Design decorators completely revived the room.

Incorporated Architecture & Design

A few tweaks transformed blogger Ashley Mills' boring bathroom into a stylishly polished one.

The Handmade Home

With the addition of mosaic tiles, a clawfoot bathtub, and a sleek glass shower, the bathroom looks completely different.

The Handmade Home

For more photos and information, visit The Handmade Home.

Lindsay Wilkes from The Cottage Mama wanted her new kitchen to be bright, timeless, and warm.

Courtesy of The Cottage Mama

'Gutted down to the studs,' the cosy kitchen was renovated with warm white oak cabinets, a custom hood, and a tiled back splash.

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This untouched '70s bathroom had a terrible pink faux marble counter top.

Jenna Sue Design

Blogger Jenna Sue from Jenna Sue Design completely transformed it by adding paneling to the walls, mixing metals with woods, and combining vintage-looking yet rustic pieces.

Jenna Sue Design

For full details of the process, click here.

Jenna Sue's barren porch got a totally different look too.

Jenna Sue Design

A large outdoor rug and some furniture completely transformed the space. The lounge chairs, throws, and pillows were purchased from IKEA and Target, proving no renovation has to be expensive.

Jenna Sue Design

For a full tour of Jenna Sue's house, click here.

Some projects, on the other hand, have to start from scratch. Interior designer Benjamin Vandiver gutted his Nashville apartment.

Benjamin Vandiver

Vandiver replaced the floorboards with a neutral rug and added wood paneling to the walls. Stressing simplicity, he filled the space with just a few pieces of furniture.

Benjamin Vandiver

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