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

[@diannthomas7849]

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]

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

[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

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

[@cindybrittt183]

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

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Cindy

[@lorelynleisure4048]

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!

[@carolinedubose5136]

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]

Thank you so much Caroline!

[@shawndelaney9311]

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! ❤️

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

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

[@jeanniealford4234]

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

[@ellenharris3868]

I would love that light fixture for my closet!

[@DesertDIY]

That would be cute

[@ellenharris3868]

Are you selling it? I think I live in your area.

[@juliacockroft8745]

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

[@DesertDIY]

Good idea

[@sylvialangworthy1435]

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

[@marilynnde]

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.

[@DesertDIY]

I love that!

[@vickiwood9192]

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]

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

[@marsharay9867]

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]

That's exactly how I felt about it!

[@hollyvanostrand4292]

Great makeover. Congratulations

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Holly

[@loiswood3363]

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]

Thank you so much Lois you are right

[@angelabstractart6168]

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]

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

[@madkwilter5693]

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

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much

[@gailcullinan]

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

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Gail

[@ginahernandez3219]

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

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Gina!

[@ginahernandez3219]

@@DesertDIY you’re so welcome Cory ❤️

[@KSprague2024]

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

[@lisapieper3598]

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

[@leeannoneal4847]

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

[@sandrafleck9214]

The fireplace looks great.

[@MrsJax304]

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.

[@TammyB-x2h]

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

[@tonihasson9418]

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]

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

[@anneard1674]

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]

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

[@terrypierce1661]

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

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Terry! It was a pretty light I agree

[@jaypridemore4784]

The translucent white wash on the brick looks great!

[@JoyceFrye-vx3nl]

Beautiful, especially the fireplace!

[@mariaelenasantiago3313]

I love the lite fixture.

[@CelaWhitney]

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

[@juliaforbes-nish9027]

What a transformation

[@nancyallen2637]

WOW!! What a beautiful TRANSFORMATION!!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Nancy

[@lindasmith5190]

So much better. Love the wall paper.

[@marciabradley7660]

Wonderful family friendly transformation!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Marcia

[@donnadonna7646]

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

[@SusyRoss]

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.

[@jojohnston4113]

Terrific transformation! 👏👏👏

[@micheledalley-jackson9791]

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

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Michele

[@manuela_kral4983]

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

[@DesertDIY]

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

[@NanaGigi2025]

Wow what a transformation. Love everything you did.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Georgie!

[@janicelang2232]

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!

[@christibell5757]

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

[@anamariaokeefe3386]

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

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Ana!!!

[@winterstorm366]

Great transformation! Comfy and classy room.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you!

[@DH-ku6qg]

Absolutely lovely! Good job and good taste.

[@nettybrown8831]

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!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Netty

[@quinnhen2325]

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]

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

[@denisegilliam842]

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

[@DesertDIY]

Great minds think alike

[@lh5677]

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

[@DesertDIY]

haha good point

[@dianawilliams8800]

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

[@diannahartin8394]

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

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Dianna

[@lindagliott5838]

That’s a beautiful makeover

[@SBL1932]

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

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Stella

[@fadedglory1045]

Just gorgeous!!

[@hollyvanostrand4292]

Love the paper!

[@solavisa]

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

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you!

[@albareyes7412]

Love all the new changes

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Alba

[@JoyceTanner-f6p]

Beautiful

[@renee853]

That snack bar is GORGEOUS!!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Renee

[@daisywhite4678]

Love the wallpaper

[@ryethefoxy]

Gorgeous !

[@lauragoodloe6250]

This is so nice. Thank you for sharing.

[@pamelafox7677]

Great couch shelf and mural, amazing.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Pamela

[@chandrasutton4669]

Yes, paint the switch cover please!!!

[@champagnemommy]

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

[@Vitagirl]

Definitely paint the light switch covers to blend

[@conniek3354]

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!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Connie!

[@karenbeck3735]

Absolutely perfect!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Karen!

[@debrabaum2020]

WOW😱 Absolutely stunning beautiful gorgeous 🎉

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Debra

[@juliemayfield1282]

Yes, paint the outlets to match.

[@margueritepeaden3445]

The room looks gorgeous now that it’s finished. I think it looks bigger with all the furniture than it did mostly empty.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Marguerite I agree

[@angelashdesignsandthrift517]

Great job guys!! Beautiful transformation!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Angel

[@heathermacleod7068]

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

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Heather

[@OwlingDogDesign]

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]

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.

[@donnaferrara947]

An absolutely fantastic makeover on every level. 🏆😊

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you

[@donnalowrie3932]

You have done an amazing job. It is stunning.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Donna

[@franceswright8277]

Absolutely stunning! Great job

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Frances

[@minide63]

It is such a beautiful makeover!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you!

[@nikkiwallace3342]

I also love Hometown, turned out great!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you

[@maryarwood8942]

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

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Mary

[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

Beautiful ❤

[@sarahh7024]

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

[@andikennedy8874]

Oh Corey. It is so beautiful. Great job. I love it all. Hugs from Arizona.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Andi

[@vickiebelk635]

All of it turned out so nice!!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Vickie

[@CopperCactusDIY]

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

[@DesertDIY]

And so easy!

[@michellepereira2328]

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.

[@kimhough7753]

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! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Kim!

[@karenbutcher5921]

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

[@sevaldil5527]

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

[@DesertDIY]

Yes! Thank you so much

[@karenokeane6461]

YES!!! All but THREE of the outlets in our house are UPSIDE DOWN!! Voting to paint the switch plates on your (lovely) new mural wall. Have painted or installed decorative switch plates all over our house, and it really upgrades the entire vibe. Sometimes it's the little things. :) Beautiful work. Wishing you many happy years of making priceless memories in your LOVELY home!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Karen, I think I will

[@edithjackson5476]

Yes paint the switches 🙂

[@beccaa3505]

It looks beautiful, Cory!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Becca

[@lauriebertrand9319]

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.

[@_JanetLouise]

looks great! cozy & comfy! good job.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you!

[@jewelsmith5365]

Piper is such a sweetheart

[@ecbrent2]

I love your beautiful heart!! The room is gorgeous!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Cyndi