Before and After Here you’ll find inspiring renovation stories of homes and cabins, complete with transformation photos. Check out these bold projects and find your inspiration! Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:20:29 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:30:56 +0000 Laminas_Feed_Writer 2 (https://getlaminas.org) https://www.kotona.com/themes/before-and-after “The end result looks more original than the original”: Maria revives a 1970s fireplace with moss‑green tile Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:20:29 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/1970s-fireplace-makeover https://www.kotona.com/articles/1970s-fireplace-makeover 0 Sauna in solid rock: a light-filled bath in a 1930s basement Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:32:07 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/sauna-carved-into-stone https://www.kotona.com/articles/sauna-carved-into-stone 0 Cowboy wallpaper, a hidden race track—how a dim alcove turned into a cozy kids’ room Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:52:07 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/cabins-alcove-turned-cozy-kids-room-mini-renovation https://www.kotona.com/articles/cabins-alcove-turned-cozy-kids-room-mini-renovation 0 From a walk-in closet to a children’s room: Mira and Eetu’s creative transformation topped off by a showstopping mural Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:51:35 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/walk-in-closet-renovated-into-childrens-room https://www.kotona.com/articles/walk-in-closet-renovated-into-childrens-room 0 Lisa and Patrik transformed an abandoned log house into a gem—“The work takes time, and that’s how it should be” Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:26 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/19th-century-log-house-in-kruunupyy https://www.kotona.com/articles/19th-century-log-house-in-kruunupyy 0 A designer’s surprise: this bedroom got a color refresh and a functional upgrade Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:00:17 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/dark-bedroom https://www.kotona.com/articles/dark-bedroom 0 Suvi tames the child’s bedroom clutter: “Now the little one has something like their own treehouse to sleep in” Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:53:24 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/loft-bed-for-the-childs-room https://www.kotona.com/articles/loft-bed-for-the-childs-room 0 You won’t believe these 4 idyllic backyard saunas started as dilapidated shacks Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:14:58 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/four-renovated-backyard-saunas https://www.kotona.com/articles/four-renovated-backyard-saunas 0 Barn, pigsty, hay shed—and finally a sauna lounge! Check out Jenni and Jani's atmospheric sauna renovation Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:07:50 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/outdoor-sauna-in-a-former-barn https://www.kotona.com/articles/outdoor-sauna-in-a-former-barn 0 Vacant for 40 years, this house has now got its life back: “Looking at the renovation photos brings tears to my eyes” Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:17:55 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/40-years-vacant-log-house-restored-to-new-splendor-renovation-photos-bring-tears-to-my-eyes https://www.kotona.com/articles/40-years-vacant-log-house-restored-to-new-splendor-renovation-photos-bring-tears-to-my-eyes 0 “It was a bit daring and naive to buy an old farm”: a seven-year log house renovation Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:10:45 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/the-seven-year-log-house-renovation https://www.kotona.com/articles/the-seven-year-log-house-renovation 0 A fixer-upper coaching inn becomes their first home: “We took the house’s age into account, but we don’t want to live in a museum” Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:19:48 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/renovation-of-old-coaching-inn https://www.kotona.com/articles/renovation-of-old-coaching-inn 0 Transforming a 90s cherry bench: see the before and after with soap and distress! Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:42:57 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-to-distress-wood-bench https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-to-distress-wood-bench 0 “Even thorough planning can't prevent every surprise”—This is what Sanna learned from her DIY kitchen renovation Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:18 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/sanna-walleniuksen-keittioremontti https://www.kotona.com/articles/sanna-walleniuksen-keittioremontti 0 From a little shack to a stunning summer paradise—just one window remained unchanged Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:43:36 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/from-a-little-shack-to-a-stunning-summer-paradise https://www.kotona.com/articles/from-a-little-shack-to-a-stunning-summer-paradise 0 Anne-Maria built a pool house and deck for under five thousand euros—“I can't even remember what the yard used to look like!” Wed, 28 May 2025 12:55:18 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/anne-marias-pool-house-and-deck https://www.kotona.com/articles/anne-marias-pool-house-and-deck 0 Water fun in your own yard! The dream pool invites water-lovers of all ages to enjoy summer days Tue, 27 May 2025 09:36:18 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/dream-pool-construction https://www.kotona.com/articles/dream-pool-construction 0 5 small-budget kitchen remodels: check out these before & after photos! Sun, 18 May 2025 08:00:04 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/cheap-kitchen-renovation https://www.kotona.com/articles/cheap-kitchen-renovation 0 Leena bought used kitchen cabinets second-hand: “When your wallet is thin, your imagination has to be rich” Tue, 06 May 2025 12:51:11 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/leenas-frugal-kitchen-remodel https://www.kotona.com/articles/leenas-frugal-kitchen-remodel 0 Kirsi renovated her kitchen for under a thousand euros: “I did the renovation myself, on a single parent’s budget” Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:07:33 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/kirsi-renovated-her-kitchen-for-under-a-thousand-euros https://www.kotona.com/articles/kirsi-renovated-her-kitchen-for-under-a-thousand-euros 0 An old hay barn into a summer home? When their bold plan failed, Åsa and Johan had a new barn-like house built instead Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:17:16 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/barn-home-in-narpio https://www.kotona.com/articles/barn-home-in-narpio 0 Kitchen renovation for about €400: Veera gave the kitchen of her wooden home a beautiful makeover on a small budget Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:03:35 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/kitchen-renovation-about-400-euros https://www.kotona.com/articles/kitchen-renovation-about-400-euros 0 Once-abandoned house turned into gorgeous home—“To be honest, I loved this house long before it became ours” Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:22:54 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/boat-factory-dormitory-in-helsinki https://www.kotona.com/articles/boat-factory-dormitory-in-helsinki 0 From garage to unique home! Linda and Oskari turned an old car rental space into a cozy family haven Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:01:20 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/converting-garage-into-home https://www.kotona.com/articles/converting-garage-into-home 0 Challenging space transformed into stunning home library—here’s how they did it Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:04:26 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/kaisu-and-juhas-home-library https://www.kotona.com/articles/kaisu-and-juhas-home-library 0 Transforming a tiny bathroom: how thoughtful material choices brought luxury to a 3-square-meter space Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:14:44 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/small-bathroom-renovation https://www.kotona.com/articles/small-bathroom-renovation 0 Inside the stunning transformation of Jannika B and Toni Wirtanen’s loft home—the kitchen got a blue-green shade and the exposed walls reveal the building’s history Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:34:09 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/transformation-of-jannika-b-and-toni-wirtanen-loft-home https://www.kotona.com/articles/transformation-of-jannika-b-and-toni-wirtanen-loft-home 0 “Our messy hallway bothered me for years”—Niina transformed the entrance of her home into a functional and beautiful space Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:33:46 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/niinas-family-hallway-transformation https://www.kotona.com/articles/niinas-family-hallway-transformation 0 From doubts to success: the stunning transformation of an old Finnish wooden house Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:33:30 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/wooden-house-complete-transformation https://www.kotona.com/articles/wooden-house-complete-transformation 0 Could you believe these pictures are of the same space? Kirsi transformed a cluttered staircase—“Best decision ever” Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:33:27 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/open-staircase-transformation https://www.kotona.com/articles/open-staircase-transformation 0