Living Room and Snack Bar Makeover with TONS of Budget Friendly Ideas

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  • Опубліковано 7 лис 2024

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  • @diannthomas7849
    @diannthomas7849 Рік тому +3

    That behind-the-sofa table is my favorite part of your living room makeover. My son made something similar and it's great with the kids, but your charging station kicks it up a notch.

  • @KSprague2024
    @KSprague2024 Рік тому +1

    I like the white of the switch plate covers. Looks new and clean. I'm sure whatever you do will look great!

  • @jo-annmaruszak9885
    @jo-annmaruszak9885 Рік тому +1

    Yes. Paint the light switch. You have done an absolutely amazing job. Love it. ❤

  • @jeanniealford4234
    @jeanniealford4234 Рік тому +1

    I love all the changes you and hubby have done. Thanks to Mom, too.

  • @carolinedubose5136
    @carolinedubose5136 Рік тому +16

    The whitewash on the brick definitely lightens up the room!! The Monet wall paper is gorgeous and gently brightens up the area! The room looks so light and wonderful now Cory!! Great team work with your husband and mom!!

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Caroline!

  • @cindybrittt183
    @cindybrittt183 Рік тому +2

    I would paint the light switch green to match the wall paper!! Looks good!

  • @lorelynleisure4048
    @lorelynleisure4048 Рік тому +2

    I love the sofa table that runs the entire length of the sectional and has the built-in outlets! That is a simple and great idea! I think I'd love to do that and add some shelving above it. Thanks for sharing!

  • @sylvialangworthy1435
    @sylvialangworthy1435 7 місяців тому

    The cosole table behind the sofa is genius! Whitewashing the fireplace brick looks so fresh. Your room looks wonderful, cozy and inviting. 🤗

  • @shawndelaney9311
    @shawndelaney9311 Рік тому +1

    It came out so good! I love the table behind the sectional sofa, what a great idea! Your family will be very comfortable and make lots of memories there! ❤️

  • @ellenharris3868
    @ellenharris3868 Рік тому +1

    I would love that light fixture for my closet!

  • @marsharay9867
    @marsharay9867 Рік тому

    I love the texture of real bricks, and I like the clean, fresh look of painted bricks. Your whitewashed brick is the best of both worlds.

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Рік тому

      That's exactly how I felt about it!

  • @antiquesrestoration3874
    @antiquesrestoration3874 Рік тому +1

    I think I might try to paint the switch plates to match the van Gogh mural to camouflage them.

  • @marilynnde
    @marilynnde Рік тому +1

    I agree with Caroline! Yay to you & your husband. I love blue & yellow, so I have different shades of each in my small home. That way I can move things from room to room for a quick refresh.

  • @terrypierce1661
    @terrypierce1661 Рік тому

    I like the crystal light with its crystals hanging down. Love the room

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Рік тому

      Thank you Terry! It was a pretty light I agree

  • @KSprague2024
    @KSprague2024 Рік тому

    Oh my gosh!! I love that table behind the sectional. What a great idea.

  • @TammyB-x2h
    @TammyB-x2h 2 місяці тому

    This makeover has transformed your living room and the white wash brought your fireplace into this century. 😂🥰

  • @lisapieper3598
    @lisapieper3598 Рік тому

    Girlfriend!! You guys nailed it! It looks so pretty and family friendly. The paneling is high end!

  • @sandrafleck9214
    @sandrafleck9214 Місяць тому

    The fireplace looks great.

  • @hollyvanostrand4292
    @hollyvanostrand4292 Рік тому +1

    Great makeover. Congratulations

  • @juliaforbes-nish9027
    @juliaforbes-nish9027 21 день тому

    What a transformation

  • @jaypridemore4784
    @jaypridemore4784 Рік тому

    The translucent white wash on the brick looks great!

  • @nettybrown8831
    @nettybrown8831 Рік тому

    Opaque is solid color, not see-through. I also love how the room transformed. The fireplace and the table behind the couch are my favorite!

  • @ginahernandez3219
    @ginahernandez3219 Рік тому +1

    Love the way it turned out. Very nice and cozy. Thanks for sharing, Cory❤

  • @quinnhen2325
    @quinnhen2325 Рік тому

    I bought a 1974 house in the Adirondacks at the end of ‘21. Every outlet and switch minus the kitchen are black, and all the outlets are upside down!!! Some electricians did that back then because the ground part of the plug would be at the top in case whatever cord was in the outlet was sticking out. That ground part would be hit first by hands/water etc. Crazy!! I’ve actually been slowly changing out all the black outlets and switches in the house myself!!! No, I’ve not done this before. The 3 way switches have been a bit difficult, but so far so good!!! I have done SO MUCH to this old brown interior house!!!! Also changed all the door knobs from mismatched chrome/brass to all nickel color. Painted the fireplace white, and will be working on the pantry after I finish the wiring stuff.
    If you do decide to paint the paneling, it’d be beautiful!!
    I’m disabled so can’t get on a ladder, but have a very tall young man that helps when I need it. The low outlets I’m doing when my daughter visits because she can get on the floor to screw them back in. 😁😁

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Рік тому

      I am so proud of you for accomplishing all of that. I know how much work that is! Amazing

  • @MrsJax304
    @MrsJax304 Рік тому

    Wow Cory and husband. This makeover is beautiful. Y'all did an amazing job. That wallpaper is amazing. And I love the table behind the couch. Great idea with the outlets in the table and the changing of them in a new to you home.

  • @denisegilliam842
    @denisegilliam842 Рік тому

    Cory, I Love that you’re a silver person as oppose to gold. I’m also a silver person. Great job on the remake.

  • @madkwilter5693
    @madkwilter5693 Рік тому +2

    You’ve done a gorgeous job of updating your home! Thank you for sharing with us!

  • @nancyallen2637
    @nancyallen2637 Рік тому

    WOW!! What a beautiful TRANSFORMATION!!!

  • @dianawilliams8800
    @dianawilliams8800 3 місяці тому

    Paint the electrical outlets to blend either the wall covering. I made some for my home. They blend in with the wall covering beautifully

  • @janicelang2232
    @janicelang2232 Рік тому

    What a great job, such good choices! The fireplace looks so much better. I painted mine white a few years back and I'm thinking I like the whitewash better. You all work so well together. Thanks for sharing!

  • @SusyRoss
    @SusyRoss Рік тому

    That was an awesome makeover. I love how you talk us through what you do. I will definitely be making a behind the couch table. I never thought about putting the electrical outlets like the ones you used. Great idea. Thank you so much for being you.

  • @vickiwood9192
    @vickiwood9192 Рік тому +3

    Everything is lovely! The wallpaper, the sofa table, the fireplace, just everything. I'm so glad you didn't paint the paneling. The paneling looks perfect for that room. Your babies are growing so fast!. Little cuties!

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Vickie. I don't think I'll ever paint this paneling. It's beautiful

  • @karenbutcher5921
    @karenbutcher5921 Рік тому

    I love that you accent with silver. I’ve never liked gold but that’s all that’s out there right now.

  • @CopperCactusDIY
    @CopperCactusDIY Рік тому

    Okay I'm still watching but that console shelf with the outlets is genius! 😍

  • @CelaWhitney
    @CelaWhitney Рік тому

    love the wallpaper! definitely paint the light switch and plug in with craft paint to blend in.

  • @juliacockroft8745
    @juliacockroft8745 Рік тому +1

    This makeover is fabulous! Do you have any wallpaper leftover? Perhaps you could cover the switch & outlet plates with that?

  • @leeannoneal4847
    @leeannoneal4847 Рік тому +1

    The table behind the sectional is genius! And what a great idea to wallpaper the mirrors in the snack area. Looks fab!

  • @gailcullinan
    @gailcullinan Рік тому +1

    Hi Cory, its an absolutely minimalistic and beautiful make over. Well done to you and your husband for all the hard work. Love from South Africa

  • @lindasmith5190
    @lindasmith5190 Рік тому

    So much better. Love the wall paper.

  • @jasonc422
    @jasonc422 9 місяців тому

    I really appreciate that y’all didn’t paint over that paneling! It looks so amazing!! 😍😍🫶🏽🫶🏽

  • @NanaGigi2025
    @NanaGigi2025 Рік тому

    Wow what a transformation. Love everything you did.

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Georgie!

  • @marciabradley7660
    @marciabradley7660 Рік тому

    Wonderful family friendly transformation!

  • @loiswood3363
    @loiswood3363 Рік тому +2

    Cory, you and your family will make many wonderful memories in your amazing living room! You've already started making memories with your darling kids and dogs helping. The whitewash fireplace is gorgeous, and I love the sofa and the table behind it. The wallpaper is so much better than the elevator!! Well done to yourself and your husband!

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Lois you are right

  • @albareyes7412
    @albareyes7412 Рік тому

    Love all the new changes

  • @micheledalley-jackson9791
    @micheledalley-jackson9791 Рік тому

    I would blend the color in with the wallpaper. I love watching you and your family. You have such wonderful ideas. Keep it coming.

  • @anneard1674
    @anneard1674 Рік тому +1

    I LOVE your do over! i would paint that light switch to match but not bother with the outlet cover. I'm afraid I would have to put shelves in those sofa tables to store books, puzzles or what ever not needed but occasionally. I'm really impressed at how well the sofa table matches your paneling. You are really inspiring.

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Рік тому

      Thank you Anne. That's a great point about creating storage back there

  • @angelabstractart6168
    @angelabstractart6168 Рік тому +5

    Love that custom sofa table! Totally am jealous of your wallpaper! Love it so much and it truly transformed the snack bar area! The whole room looks comfy and fresh

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Angel! Means a lot coming from am artist

  • @champagnemommy
    @champagnemommy 3 місяці тому

    You could take a little bit of the leftover peel and stick wallpaper and put it over the edges of the light switch.

  • @manuela_kral4983
    @manuela_kral4983 Рік тому

    Hello from Austria! The bar nook turned out amazing, now it looks like a window with a magic view. Love it!

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much. How amazing you are across the world from me

  • @christibell5757
    @christibell5757 Рік тому

    ❤❤I love wallpaper ❤❤This is beautiful.
    And I agree, pasted wallpaper is easier to install.

  • @JoyceFrye-vx3nl
    @JoyceFrye-vx3nl 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful, especially the fireplace!

  • @winterstorm366
    @winterstorm366 Рік тому

    Great transformation! Comfy and classy room.

  • @anamariaokeefe3386
    @anamariaokeefe3386 Рік тому

    Wow what a transformation. Awesome job. Love the table.

  • @JoyceTanner-f6p
    @JoyceTanner-f6p 28 днів тому

    Beautiful

  • @donnadonna7646
    @donnadonna7646 Рік тому

    The room looks fabulous awesome thank you for sharing have a great day

  • @solavisa
    @solavisa Рік тому

    I love HomeTown too. Been enjoying your home/furnishings makeovers! Thanks!

  • @jojohnston4113
    @jojohnston4113 Рік тому

    Terrific transformation! 👏👏👏

  • @conniek3354
    @conniek3354 Рік тому

    So awesome! Love everything you did to the room. Great idea with the peel and stick on the mirrors and the fireplace looks awesome too. I love white wash!

  • @Vitagirl
    @Vitagirl Рік тому

    Definitely paint the light switch covers to blend

  • @tonihasson9418
    @tonihasson9418 Рік тому +1

    Cory, I am so impressed with YOU, I seriously love how you love your family, the community, passion for the 'things' that make you happy!!! You just make people feel good :) I absolutely love your new spaces, so perfect!!! Take care :)

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for such high praises. It means so much to me. Thank you Toni

  • @sherriwalker8019
    @sherriwalker8019 Рік тому

    Be still my heart!!! Another Harry Potter fan!!! 💕💕💕💕💕

  • @lauriebertrand9319
    @lauriebertrand9319 Рік тому

    Hi Cory, what a transformation! Great job!
    I was told by an electrician that the upside down outlets meant it was on a light switch.

  • @chandrasutton4669
    @chandrasutton4669 Рік тому

    Yes, paint the switch cover please!!!

  • @juliemayfield1282
    @juliemayfield1282 Рік тому

    Yes, paint the outlets to match.

  • @lh5677
    @lh5677 Рік тому

    The table is great! Would be wonderful for housecats. Good job

  • @pameladelancey5834
    @pameladelancey5834 Рік тому

    What a beautiful space!! Love the wall paper, amazing idea to cover glass!! So smart, removing large panels of glass can be very hard and dangerous!! My husband has done it a few times in our home and the last time it broke and tiny pieces flew everywhere!! So my point it your idea is beautiful!! Love the fireplace too!! Beautiful 😍

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Pamela! How scary with all that glass

  • @karenbeck3735
    @karenbeck3735 Рік тому

    Absolutely perfect!

  • @fadedglory1045
    @fadedglory1045 Рік тому

    Just gorgeous!!

  • @DH-ku6qg
    @DH-ku6qg Рік тому

    Absolutely lovely! Good job and good taste.

  • @kimhough7753
    @kimhough7753 Рік тому

    Wow! You guys did a great job Cory!! It looks so good! I would’ve never thought to put wallpaper on those mirrors…what a great idea! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @heathermacleod7068
    @heathermacleod7068 Рік тому

    Wow. Gorgeous work. I love the way it all turned out!!! 🤩🤩

  • @lindagliott5838
    @lindagliott5838 9 місяців тому

    That’s a beautiful makeover

  • @daisywhite4678
    @daisywhite4678 Рік тому

    Love the wallpaper

  • @getitherething.2653
    @getitherething.2653 Рік тому

    That mantle - the colour of it needs to change! You did a fantastic job!

  • @diannahartin8394
    @diannahartin8394 Рік тому

    Everything turned out great. Love all the white accents with the wood. Love the mural.

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much Dianna

  • @hollyvanostrand4292
    @hollyvanostrand4292 Рік тому

    Love the paper!

  • @htownandi6263
    @htownandi6263 Рік тому +1

    I think this is going on my top 10 favorites list of your transformations. This came out so awesome! Especially the snack station! (It really did look like an elevator lol) I think personally I would keep the switch covers as they are. In my house if they were painted, they would probably blend in too much and I would have a hard time finding them 😂

  • @ryethefoxy
    @ryethefoxy Рік тому

    Gorgeous !

  • @pamelafox7677
    @pamelafox7677 Рік тому

    Great couch shelf and mural, amazing.

  • @donnaferrara947
    @donnaferrara947 Рік тому

    An absolutely fantastic makeover on every level. 🏆😊

  • @SBL1932
    @SBL1932 Рік тому

    I cannot believe how beautifully this turned out. It is absolutely gorgeous. You always take something ordinary and make it outstanding

  • @lauragoodloe6250
    @lauragoodloe6250 Рік тому

    This is so nice. Thank you for sharing.

  • @angelashdesignsandthrift517

    Great job guys!! Beautiful transformation!

  • @donnalowrie3932
    @donnalowrie3932 Рік тому

    You have done an amazing job. It is stunning.

  • @edithjackson5476
    @edithjackson5476 Рік тому

    Yes paint the switches 🙂

  • @debrabaum2020
    @debrabaum2020 Рік тому

    WOW😱 Absolutely stunning beautiful gorgeous 🎉

  • @michellepereira2328
    @michellepereira2328 Рік тому

    You did a nice job. The wallpapering of the bar was a fantastic idea. I love your choice of design too and am trying to think of a place that it would work in my home. I was thinking that the addition of an area rug under the coffee table might be nice as well.

  • @minide63
    @minide63 Рік тому

    It is such a beautiful makeover!

  • @andreasharp2135
    @andreasharp2135 Рік тому

    The transformation is incredible x I would paint the sockets green to match the mural ❤

  • @leeannoneal4847
    @leeannoneal4847 Рік тому

    I’m so glad you whitewashed the fireplace brick instead of painting it. Looks great! For switch plates, I would paint them to match the wallpaper-or use the wallpaper to cover them.

  • @OwlingDogDesign
    @OwlingDogDesign Рік тому

    Such a great makeover! I love how you built the shelf behind the sofa - nice idea for family living. You are wonderful to offer to give your commission as a discount to others (I've never seen anyone do that, God bless you). I know you do other kindnesses, little things, big things. It shows. xo

    • @DesertDIY
      @DesertDIY  Рік тому

      Thank you so much!!!! My husband and I really enjoy doing acts of kindness when we can and the small things add up to big things.

  • @sarahh7024
    @sarahh7024 Рік тому

    Looks great Cory. Nice how you and your husband work together.

  • @nikkiwallace3342
    @nikkiwallace3342 Рік тому

    I also love Hometown, turned out great!

  • @renee853
    @renee853 Рік тому

    That snack bar is GORGEOUS!!!

  • @franceswright8277
    @franceswright8277 Рік тому

    Absolutely stunning! Great job

  • @srgreen8258
    @srgreen8258 Рік тому

    The upside down plugs usually are put in that way when that outlet is controlled by a light switch. They did that so people know which outlet is the one to plug into for it to work correctly.

  • @vickiebelk635
    @vickiebelk635 Рік тому

    All of it turned out so nice!!!

  • @jewelsmith5365
    @jewelsmith5365 Місяць тому

    Piper is such a sweetheart

  • @sevaldil5527
    @sevaldil5527 Рік тому

    Looks lovely and cosy bring on the family movie nights, I say 😀👍👏💓

  • @maryarwood8942
    @maryarwood8942 Рік тому

    Bee u it ful. I love it. I always enjoy your makeovers and updates.