I found a fun slideshow at Better Homes & Gardens that loosely ties in with our discussion yesterday! {Can I just say that I’m really enjoying all of your comments on that post, by the way! You all give such thoughtful and interesting contributions, so thank you!}
I’ve always been fascinated by makeovers. LOVE before and afters. I really enjoy step by step photos of a room makeovers so I can see how things can evolve. It is fun to see how you could stop at any point and either be happy with the look or get really brave and keep going for a more dramatic layered result.
There are some good examples in the Better Homes & Gardens slideshow of taking a room from all neutral to adding texture, pattern and one or more colors.
Let’s check out some of the progression photos … starting with the dining room! Take your time and look at each one, noticing what they add (or take away!) and how it changes the feel of the room.
Now, check out the bedroom … take your time again and don’t miss the details!
And finally, check out this corner with a chair for a fairly simple makeover …
This makes me want to add some more layers to my latest room makeovers, which I’ll be sharing soon! One of my attempts to add some layers had me laughing so hard I thought I was going to pass out. You won’t want to miss that post, trust me.
Wasn’t it fun to see the layers being added and noticing all the details? What did you think? Share your observations and thoughts! (Remember our old “observation game” posts?)
To see more of the slideshow, check it out at BH&G! Enjoy!
All images BH&G
Note: Designer JOE RUGGIERO did this project in his daughter’s house in Los Angeles. The fabrics are from his collections for Sunbrella and most are available at the Calico Corners stores around the country (and many, but not all, are on line too)!
(Disclosure: I just happened to love these ideas — no one paid me to advertise for Calico Corners or BH&G. Although I would be happy to work with either of them as they are both some of my favorite sources of inspiration) 
oh I love it! That is why I LOVE neutral furniture-because then you can add your pop of color w/ accessories . And as much as I change my taste for color it makes for a cheap quick makeover. I have at least 3 sets of different pillows for my couch. great post!!
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It’s always amazing to see how colors can change mood and atmosphere. As being synesthete I live a life in colors. Synesthesia means that I see colors when I see words and numbers.I transform this in paintings of names and birthdays.
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So the whole time I was reading and looking at the pictures, I kept thinking, wow, I’ve never done this layering thing, I wouldn’t know how to start. And then your last example was a chair with a pillow, a throw and a vase next to it. The next time I walked through my living room I saw my glider rocking chair (which is brown, and was for several months only adorned with a brown pillow). Then I added a red pillow which made it much cheerier. After almost a year, I found a red and cream throw (for next to nothing at a thrift store) that matches the pillow perfectly and makes the chair SO much more inviting! So I guess I’ll start there and try to move on to rooms next!
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Yay, that is great! It is so fun to look at things with fresh eyes and realize you can so easily change something just with a new layer!!
I’m a color girl. I guess one day I will go from color to neutral .
Interesting post
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wow … what a difference a “pop” of color makes!!! love it and thank you!!!