Cottage before and after

We love a good home renovation story, and these 17 before and after transformations are easily our favorites.

This cottage makeover is dramatic! Take the tour to see how we transformed it from a 1970s cabin with red shag carpet to a relaxing river retreat.

We have one of the best cottage makeovers to show you! This renovation starts by ripping out wood paneling, kitchen cabinets, flooring and the bathroom. You'll want to see this before and after cottage renovation!

When a home is extremely dated or downright dilapidated, you have many more options than just moving or taking a wrecking ball to it. As these remarkable makeovers prove, a well-planned and well-executed renovation can transform even the most ramshackle dwellings into elegant residences.

Greek Revival style restored Hardaway House (circa 1842) source: ellebrightdesigns

This poor little cottage in Atlanta, Georgia, was in desperate need of some curb appeal, and Carl Mattison Design, gave it some!

These before and after images are beyond inspiring—follow the link! (📷: Jean Allsopp, Architectural designs by T.S. Adams Studio, Architects) https://thecottagejournal.com/before-and-after-images-beyond-inspiring/

This home had been on the market for a year, but it ended up being in great condition—just needed some cosmetic renovations.

We purchased a property in Janurary with the hopes to update it and make it the lakehouse wedreamed about. This meant a lot of DIY projects and makeovers to be completed over the next year. Check out my post on how we transformed this dated cottage ourselves!

You showed us your amazingly transformed home exteriors. Now see which ones were finalists in our annual Reader Remodel Contest