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Our Favorite Flip or Flop Before-and-After Makeovers

January 21, 2015

By: Farima Alavi

See how Flip or Flop hosts Tarek and Christina transform auctioned homes into luxurious properties.

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Messy garage with tile floor before renovation.

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Messy Master Bedroom

The previous owners extended the master bedroom from the garage, but the construction was unpermitted, not to mention the old tile and huge mess.

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New Furniture + Paint

Hosts Tarek and Christina made the new master bedroom cozy with contemporary furniture and new carpet.

Brown kitchen with faceless cabinets and tile flooring.

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Outdated Cabinets

The original cabinets have plenty of storage, but the wood is outdated and all the cabinet faces are missing.

White kitchen with brown countertops and stainless appliances.

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Contemporary White Cabinets

Painting the cabinets white makes the kitchen feel more open, while new hardwood flooring adds an elegant look.

Empty living room with white built-in cabinetry needing repair.

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Damaged Cabinet Built-In

The built-in cabinet in the living room is run down, but the 1920s architecture is appealing.

White Built-In With Open Shelves and TV in Neutral Living Room

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A Fresh Coat of Paint

Removing the damaged doors and adding a fresh coat of paint makes the cabinet look more modern.

Dividing room countertop and wall before renovation.

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Missing Kitchen Cabinets

The kitchen cabinets were taken out of the walls, so new appliances and custom cabinetry are top priorities for this kitchen makeover.

White Kitchen With Dark Wood Island, White Countertops and Glass Hood

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Expansive Kitchen Island

A large kitchen island with quartz countertops distinguishes the eating nook from the kitchen and provides the perfect prep area while entertaining guests.

Living room without furniture in bright yellow with popcorn ceiling.

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Outdated Popcorn Ceiling

The outdated wall color and popcorn ceiling bring a dated look to this living room, but the size of the room and flooring give it potential.

Empty, bright yellow living room with brick fireplace.

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Ugly Yellow Walls

The fireplace in the living room is in good shape, but the chandelier is outdated.

Living Room With Neutral Sofa, Black Coffee Table and Dining Area

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Neutral, Contemporary Living Area

A neutral color palette, a contemporary light fixture, updated furniture and a smooth ceiling add a more inviting feel to the living room.

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Contemporary Upgrades

A new light fixture and furniture bring a contemporary look to this open living room.

Demolition of an existing brick fireplace.

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Bulky Brick Fireplace

The old brick fireplace is an eyesore, so it needs to be completely replaced.

Contemporary white mantel surround in living room.

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Contemporary Fireplace Surround

A new fireplace surround painted in white instantly adds a clean, refreshing look to the living room.

Empty living room and foyer before renovation.

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Unstable Stair Railings

Replacing the bulky, unstable stair railings is first priority for this house flip.

Double, open staircase with black wrought iron railings.

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Elegant Wrought Iron Stair Railings

The elegant wrought iron stair railings are the first thing you see when you walk in the door, giving the home instant appeal.

Empty eating nook with dark brown and tan walls

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Dreary Wall Color

The dark color on the wall makes the eating nook feel small and uninviting.

Empty, contemporary living room with brown walls and vaulted ceilings.

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Uninviting Living Room

The vaulted ceilings and expansive windows add plenty of natural light to this living room, but the dark wall color isn't appealing to buyers.

Empty living room with brown walls, wood floor, vaulted ceiling.

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Monochromatic Living Area

The color on the wall blends with the hardwood flooring, giving the living room a bland, monochromatic look.

Dining Room With Glass Chandelier, Black Table and Sliding Glass Door

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Plenty of Natural Light

A neutral color palette and a glitzy chandelier — along with natural light from the glass sliding doors — makes the eating nook the perfect spot to entertain.

Traditional living room with French undertones in shades of gray.

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Open Living Area

Waxing the hardwood flooring makes it look brand new, but without the high price tag of refinishing them. A light color palette opens the room up even more.

Neutral Living Room With Fireplace, Black Sectional and High Ceiling

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Inviting Living Room

Newly waxed hardwood flooring, a refreshing color palette and contemporary furniture revamp the once bland living room.

Living area and kitchen with wall separating, before renovation.

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Too Many Walls

A bulky brick fireplace and a closed kitchen make the home feel crowded and dreary.

Gray Living Room With Wood Armchair and Kitchen With Dark Cabinets

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Open Floor Plan

Opening up the wall between the kitchen and living space adds more light to the entire space. The granite countertops in the kitchen match the granite on the fireplace hearth, tying the two spaces together.

Outdated master bath in neutral colors with worn carpet

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Outdated Fixtures

The master bathroom is very spacious, but the carpet, cabinets and countertops are completely outdated.

White Bathroom With Dark Wood Double Vanity and Neutral Tile Backsplash

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Luxurious Upgrades

Elegant mirrors, a double sink vanity with granite countertop and new tile flooring bring wow factor to the master bathroom.

Our Favorite Flip or Flop Before-and-After Makeovers

Messy Master Bedroom

New Furniture + Paint

Outdated Cabinets

Contemporary White Cabinets

Damaged Cabinet Built-In

A Fresh Coat of Paint

Missing Kitchen Cabinets

Expansive Kitchen Island

Outdated Popcorn Ceiling

Ugly Yellow Walls

Neutral, Contemporary Living Area

Contemporary Upgrades

Bulky Brick Fireplace

Contemporary Fireplace Surround

Unstable Stair Railings

Elegant Wrought Iron Stair Railings

Dreary Wall Color

Uninviting Living Room

Monochromatic Living Area

Plenty of Natural Light

Open Living Area

Inviting Living Room

Too Many Walls

Open Floor Plan

Outdated Fixtures

Luxurious Upgrades

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