I showed you lots of great makeovers in 2009, but here are 5 of the most popular. Click the “before” photos to see the “afters.”
#1: A House on the Gulf Gets a Fresh Look:
#2: An Old Bungalow Finds Its Bliss:
#3: An “Everything Room” Finds Room for Everything:
#4: A Dark Hallway Lightens Up:
#5: A Kitchen Goes from 1939 Sad to 2009 Fab:
You can see the rest of the Before & Afters from 2009 here and more at Southern Hospitality’s Before & After Party!
Did You See These?
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Wow, Julia these are amazing! The first one is incredible. And the last one keeps a nod to the home ~ love that they did n ot go overboard!
Paula Grace
Paula Grace´s last blog ..Dream with a View ~
Wow, Julia, you know how much I love to see the before and afters. By the way I do really really like Sally Fields!
Art by Karena´s last blog ..Winter Sky You are Invited!
Wow! Because I live in Indianapolis, I’m especially embarrassed to say that I’d not seen that wonderful bungalow makeover — or the cool but now defunct blog. Bummer. The exterior renovation is amazing.
I also love the kitchen renovation. Really beautiful.
Lesley @ TheDesignFile´s last blog ..Preview: New IKEA products in stores next month
Joan Rivers’ hallway is incredible! Holy cow, what a difference!
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Julie M.
The Little Red Shop´s last blog ..Dormez Vous?
#5 is my favorite. It must be a delight to walk into that kitchen every day.
Why S?´s last blog ..Preparing for a New Decade
Just adore the bungalow reburb – just goes to show how an ugky duckling can turn into a beautiful bird … thanks Julia le xo
le´s last blog ..Sweet Retro Treats that Won’t Make you Fat
All of these are wonderful, Julia! I especially like the kitchen redo #5.
Pat@Back Porch Musings´s last blog ..Top Projects 2009
All are amazing but that kitchen is AWESOME….
bj´s last blog ..A few of my 2009 projects….
Those are some great transformations. The first one is AMAZING, and I love Michelle’s everything room!
Hope you have a great day! Beth.
beth´s last blog ..Birthday goodies
Julia, those are some fab redos! I love the kitchen AND the beach house. Gorgeous! Thanks for joining the party, my friend. See you soon at Blissdom.
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality´s last blog ..Top Projects of 2009 Party
Do love all the transformations but really enjoyed the everything room and the kitchen redo is so nice too!
Mary´s last blog ..
Hi Julia
Such great before and afters. My two favorites are Michelle’s makeover and Bungalow Bliss (I’m so sad that her blog has ended!). The beach house was amazing too!
rue
rue´s last blog ..Top Projects of 2009 (and the giveaway winner!)
Yay!! Congrats to my blog partner Victoria for making your Top 5 list!! I’ve seen her “after” kitchen in person, and it looks even better than in the pictures
Five great rooms, and great inspiration for those of us who are planning or are in the midst of room makeovers
Kelly
Oh my gosh Julia, you have me blushing. Thank you so much for including me in this list. I’m honored! Your blog is amazing and I look forward to see what you post in this new year. The other makeovers are beautiful, that kitchen is so different, you wouldn’t know it was the same space!
~Michelle
Michelle´s last blog ..Hot glue and ruffles…
My favorite is number 1. It turned out gorgeous. Joan Rivers transformation of the long hallway is amazing. How one long ugly hallway turned into such a gorgeous one is very impressive.
Susie´s last blog ..Mommy’s In A Time- Out
The Gulf House is my favorite redo! Followed by the ‘everything’ room.
-Trish
Trish @TheOldPostRoad´s last blog ..Wouldn’t Historic Virginia be Great ?
What a wonderful way to start a work-week Wednesday (you know… mid-way in and you’re desparately watching for the weekend kind of day!!)… having my kitchen featured as one of your top 5 before and afters for 2009! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! How thrilling AND what an honour!! If all goes well I should have more transformations to share over the year and maybe, just maybe, I’ll make your list again!! There – a goal for the New Year!!
All the very best,
Victoria @ DesignTies
Victoria @ DesignTies´s last blog ..That’s one sexy toaster!!
I like the bungalow’s kitchen makeover.
What a difference!! Her window treatments over the sink were really pretty. 
Amanda @ Serenity Now´s last blog ..January Chick Flick Club Pick
Love your blog and the before and after photos. I’ll definitely add you to my RSS feed so I don’t miss anything.
Dana Tucker´s last blog ..Ten Decor Makeover Ideas for the New Year
Hi Julia,
As always, it’s so much fun to come here and get a peek into so many different homes all in one sitting! I especially loved the gulf house great/family room. And of course the kitchen redo is terrific, (but I do have special love for my own kitchen remodel!!) Thanks for recapping this for us.
Happy New Year!
XO
Heidi – Heart and Home
Heidi´s last blog ..The Year Recapped at Heart and Home
SO good, I can’t decide which is my favorite…The house on the gulf (looove a pure white kitchen), or the green bungalow…Hopefully this time next year my pile o’bricks will be a top 5 before-and-after…if we ever finish! ahh!
Bailey´s last blog ..Peace Out, Homeslice.
Thank you, I enjoyed visiting all these! I think the everything room is my favorite because the space was in such trouble before and it looks so appealing now.
Struggler´s last blog ..A Color Injection for Your Closet and Home
I had seen these before but had to click again just to refresh my memory at what the afters looked like. Great makeovers! Hope you’re having a good week…
pk @ Room Remix´s last blog ..Accessorizing Your Walls – Project It!
I love the projects you posted..whole room re-models are the best
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Thanks for sharing !
Kammy´s last blog ..2009 Before and Afters
they are just amazing – and check out that hallway conversion!
Annie@A View on Design´s last blog ..A Pleasant Peppermint Grove residence
Hi Julia love the gulf and the bungalow great before and afters. I must tell you I received my book this morning at 6.45 am – Downtown Chic absolutely beautiful haven’t read it yet but drooled over every page. Thank you for sharing as always what would we do without you. Regards Esther from Sydney.
I remember all of these posts. My favorite is the first one!
Jenny´s last blog ..Awards
I’m still in love with house #2… I’m so sad about that blog being shut down!
Um…wow. My recent absence from the blogosphere caused me to miss this until now. I’m humbled, Julia! Thanks for including me in such great make-over company–and thanks to the commenters for the love!
bungalowbliss´s last blog ..Bidding Adieu