After-Dinner Design – yes, please. It’s like dessert for a DIY’er, right? No! It’s Christina’s blog but just as yummy as dessert. After-Dinner Design = An ongoing blog following a young married couple as they renovate their railroad apartment in Brooklyn, New York. Both husband and wife work full-time jobs each day, so almost all of this project will be accomplished between 8:00-12:00 each night– hence the name: After-Dinner Design!
Here are some of her amazing DIY projects:
Her living room is stunning. I love the neutral but sophisticated result…
My favorite detail is the picture frame moulding. Framing framed art is so subtle but makes a big statement. It says “Pssst. Look here, I’m special.”
Here was the space before/in progress…
And as if it wasn’t pretty enough, they added a punch of charm by painting a fun checkerboard pattern on the floor of their amazing apartment (one of my very favorite DIY projects)…
I LOVE this chair makeover: The Upholstered Chair Hall of Fame.
Before
Lovely after..
A beautiful accent piece for her gorgeous bedroom…
Wow, Christina! Beautiful transformations! I love what you’ve done and look forward to seeing more of your amazing DIY talent! Thank you so much for sharing!
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Thanks for sharing this amazing reno. It's incredible what they were able to achieve with both having fulltime jobs. Love how open the space is now!
Roeshel, I know you've been creating since long before blogging, so snap a pic of anything from before blogging, and come by my Before Blogging party. Encouraging all your creative readers to swing on by, too.
OMG that share she redid is amazing!
paula
Wow, amazing redo!! I heart those floors!!!!
Wow! This is such a beautiful space! Love what they've done! Love that sweet blue recovered chair too.
Be a sweetie and Happy St. Paddy's Day,
Shelia 😉
you're right girlie.. they're doing a fab job on their limited schedules! thanks for sharing!
How gorgeous, and so refreshing!!!
I've had it up to my eyeballs with all this nothing but white decor I've been seeing everywhere lately, lol!
Thanks for sharing; colour lives!!!!
S
xo
Beautiful, I think the molding is my favorite part as well, and the high ceiling…oh, but that chair!! A beautiful home. Janell
It's evident that a lot of work went into Christina's home, well worth the effort, her home is so elegant and inviting.
The place looks great! I am so shocked that they're able to get so much done after work like that. We try and we're always way too tired to get anything major done in our house!
I love the chair.
They've done an absolutely beautiful job on their home. Thank you for introducing us to their blog.
Pam
You're right, the molding looks great! I also love the painted floors. Nice job!