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Room Transformations From HGTV's Love It or List It, Too

November 25, 2014

By: Jennifer Brake

Designer Jillian Harris turns shabby, dated houses into beautiful, functional homes as she tries to convince homeowners to love it, not list it, on Love It or List It, Too. Check out the before-and-afters of her best renovations.

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Before of White Kitchen and Dining Space

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Cramping Their Style

KITCHEN, BEFORE: This kitchen/dining room combo wasn't ideal for the homeowners, who liked to cook and entertain. The kitchen had minimal counter space and guests had to take turns eating to have a seat at the table.

Neutral Open Kitchen Beside Small Dining Room With Wood Table

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Ready for a Party

KITCHEN, AFTER: Tearing down an unnecessary wall added about 200 square feet to the room, allowing eight to 10 people to comfortably get together for a meal. The color palette of warm-toned woods and light shades of green turned this uninviting space into an entertaining hot spot.

Before of Large Cluttered Basement

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An Unusable Office

BASEMENT, BEFORE: This large basement was being used as a home office and storage area, which made for a lot of wasted space downstairs and clutter.

Blue, Transitional Master Bedroom

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Serenity Station

BEDROOM, AFTER: Designer Jillian Harris had the closet torn out and installed a decorative headboard to turn the unorganized basement into a relaxing master suite complete with calming accent lights and a new hardwood floor.

Before of Kitchen With Wood Cabinets and Green Countertops

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Bad Blast From the Past

KITCHEN, BEFORE: This kitchen was fairly spacious, but the wood cabinets and dark green countertops hadn't been updated in 30 years.

Modern White and Mint Green Kitchen with Dinette

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Modern Kitchen

KITCHEN, AFTER: Sleek white cabinets, modern light fixtures and functional furniture brought this kitchen into the 21st century. The layout was also altered to improve the flow of the space and include an island.

Before of Neutral Bedroom With White Bedding

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Bedfast Bedroom

BEDROOM, BEFORE: The homeowners were using this room as a master bedroom, but there was hardly enough space to maneuver around the bed.

Small Bedroom Converted Into Gray Corner Office

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Corner Office

HOME OFFICE, AFTER: The space that was once a small bedroom made a perfect home office nook. Some much-needed storage cabinets and a stairway to the home's lower level were also built into the area.

Before of White Living Space With Outdated Furniture and Toys

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Toy Takeover

LIVING ROOM, BEFORE: Stark white walls, outdated furniture and toys everywhere made this living room more like a child's playroom than an adult living space.

Neutral Living Space With Orange, Yellow and Green Accents

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Secret Storage

LIVING ROOM, AFTER: Designer Jillian Harris painted the walls a warm neutral color and gave the old brick fireplace an upgrade with light-colored tiles. A coffee table storage ottoman keeps the kids' toys stowed away and everything looking neat.

Before of Small, Messy Laundry Room

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Haphazard Laundry Room

LAUNDRY ROOM, BEFORE: This laundry room was an unorganized, catchall area that wasn't functional for the homeowners.

Laundry Room

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Simple and Clean

LAUNDRY ROOM, AFTER: By clearing out the clutter and introducing a simple gray and black color scheme, the laundry room was made into a beautiful and practical workspace.

Before of Kitchen With Red Tiled Backsplash and Light Wood Cabinets

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Taupe and Copper Nightmare

KITCHEN, BEFORE: This confined kitchen was sporting old-school light fixtures and a tiled copper backsplash behind a tiny amount of counter space. The cabinets' L shape isolated the room from the rest of the house, making it difficult for the homeowners to keep an eye on their young daughter.

Neutral Kitchen With Stainless Steel Range Hood and Black Dining Table

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Refreshing Update

KITCHEN, AFTER: Designer Jillian Harris knocked out a wall and reconfigured the cabinets and appliances to create an open floor plan that extended into the living room. A stainless steel hood and black dining room table give the room a polished look.

Before of Messy Garage

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Garage in Shambles

GARAGE, BEFORE: The space in this garage wasn't being utilized to its full potential because it had become the house's main storage area.

After of Garage Now Neutral Living Room

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Lavish Lounge

GARAGE, AFTER: The walls were painted a warm, neutral color and custom-built furniture was brought in to transform the garage into a useable, relaxing space. Closets were installed to hide the garage door and to provide organized storage areas.

Bedroom Before With Wallpaper and Mismatched Furniture

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Ragged and Run-Down

BEDROOM, BEFORE: Peeling wallpaper and mismatched furniture made this bedroom an eyesore.

Blue Bedroom With Gray Curtains and White Dresser

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A Place to Relax

BEDROOM, AFTER: A light color scheme and tall window treatments make the room look and feel spacious. The bed is equipped with a hydraulic system to provide hidden storage space to keep things organized and out of sight.

Before of Cluttered Garage

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"Wet Storage"

GARAGE, BEFORE: The homeowners referred to their barely standing garage as "wet storage" because of its leaky roof. With clutter everywhere in disheveled piles, it was only taking up valuable space in their backyard.

Light Wood Office With White Desk

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Detached Home Office

GARAGE, AFTER: The garage was converted into a spacious home office complete with two glass French doors, a skylight and the garage door hidden behind a storage cabinet in case the homeowners ever needed to convert the space back into a garage.

Before of Closet With Laundry on Floor

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Laundry Drop Spot

STORAGE CLOSET, BEFORE: This closet created more wasted space than storage space and the family's laundry was left to sit on the floor.

Storage Closet for Kids' Sports Gear

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Orderly Lockers

STORAGE CLOSET, AFTER: The closet was removed and custom-built lockers were installed to keep the kids' sports gear organized.

Before of Neutral Living Space With Leather Sofa

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Bland Basement

LIVING ROOM, BEFORE: While there was ample space in this lower-level living room, the plain colors and old furniture made it look dull and dingy.

Blue Living Room With Neutral Curtains, Rug, Sectional

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Comfortable Living Room

LIVING ROOM, AFTER: A pastel-blue paint color, plush couch and white crown molding made the living room an ideal place to sit and relax after a walk around the garden that's a step outside the newly installed glass door.

Before of Small Kitchen With Brick Fireplace

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Dark and Crowded

KITCHEN, BEFORE: The bench seating in this kitchen made it difficult for more than four people to eat at once without being trapped in by the brick fireplace that sits in the middle of the room.

White Modern Kitchen With Island

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Wide-Open Kitchen

KITCHEN, AFTER: Designer Jillian Harris reconfigured the cabinets to the opposite wall so the homeowners could keep the fireplace but also have space for a large island. French doors open up to the patio and let in natural light to make the kitchen feel more open.

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