The pandemic had a massive impact on how we see our lives, and many of us had to shift to working or schooling remotely. Constantly sitting at the same desk or looking at the same wall can leave us feeling sick and tired. No wonder many people had the irresistible desire to tear everything down and redo their living spaces out of sheer boredom. These 50 makeovers are the best space redo we’ve ever seen, proving that a significant transformation is possible no matter how the space is.
If you’re one of them, one place where you can find inspiration for such space makeovers is an Instagram account called Before&After Design. With over 1.6M followers, it’s a massive gallery showing how to transform your house, backyard, or van entirely. Full of entertaining videos and the most breathtaking renovations, it’s the place to look for different styles and cool interior ideas.
If you wish to receive your daily dose of inspiration, keep scrolling! And when you’re done, don’t forget to check out our previous article on before-and-after pictures of the best house renovations and space makeovers. (H/T)
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Home renovation platform Houzz suggests that Americans are fixing up their properties in record numbers, based on a survey of more than 70,000 people. The pandemic lockdowns and lack of activities made people invest in makeover projects. According to Houzz, 53% of surveyed homeowners renovated their houses or apartments, and most of their work focused on kitchens, office spaces, outdoor areas, and even integrating functional elements like the BA-MSD Medium Security access panel for added convenience and security.
In 2020, people spent 15% more on renovation projects and space makeovers. This could have something to do with people being able to save more money and an increase in the price of labor and materials. During the pandemic, travel restrictions and business shutdowns caused shortages in many fields, and the costs skyrocketed.
36% of respondents said it was because they finally had the financial means to move forward, and 44% said they moved ahead because they had the time to do them.
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If you wish to change your surroundings, there are many things to consider. As Lindsay T. Graham, a researcher at the Center for the Built Environment at UC Berkeley, said, “Our homes can be essential tools for shaping our daily experiences.” So first, consider what you like and don’t like about your place. Graham mentioned that how our homes are organized, decorated, and furnished can evoke a varied palette of feelings.
Secondly, see if you have too much clutter in your home. It can increase your stress levels, so you should try to get it under control. It’s a visual reminder of what you still have to do, so decluttering will help you feel more at ease at the end of the day.
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Also, color therapy can affect your mood and physical health. While reds and oranges might require your eye to adjust and help boost your energy, blues and greens, require minimal adjustment and are considered more restful. As Graham explained, you can “level out” the energy in your house accordingly, but remember that everyone finds different tones soothing.
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We spend so much time in our homes that we can forget the kind of impact it has on our mindset. A new trend has taken the interior design world by storm, and it’s called comfort decorating. It’s all about choosing furniture, artwork, and the basic feel of your place based on coziness and familiarity, not aesthetics.
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According to Apartment Therapy, the past years have changed how people see their living spaces, and they advise looking inward for decorating inspiration. Grace Dowd, an Austin-based therapist, said that “it’s more important than ever to fill your space with things that make you feel like yourself, even if they’re not ‘Insta-worthy.'”
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Whether it’s an old teddy bear, a family heirloom, or a seashell you brought back from your vacation, it must remind you who you are. As you can guess, nostalgia is one of the critical aspects of comfort decorating. Choosing objects that evoke feelings rather than look good gives your surroundings meaning and lets you escape the current problematic reality.
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But comfort decorating should not be only about nostalgia. Suppose a thing makes you feel good or brings pleasure to the five senses. In that case, it’s reason enough to keep it: “Running your fingers along that tattered quilt or even smelling it can ground you in the present moment, which can help to alleviate anxiety about the past or future,” says Dowd.
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So, if you haven’t started renovating but already feel overwhelmed, Before&After Design is a great place to look for inspiration. And remember, in the end, your room does not have to be unrealistically perfect; it should be filled with things that make you feel good about yourself.
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