Got a project? Let us help you get it done.
This January we are trying something totally new. We’re teaming up with Sara Humphreys and the editors of Martha Stewart’s Bluelines and holding our first small makeover contest. We’re not looking for whole homes; we’re inviting you to tackle one small project: painting a bureau, reupholstering a chair, whatevering a whatever. We’re going to do it together and share tips, resources and inspiration.
Together we can get them all done.
Why? Because everyone has at least one decor project in their home that they’ve been dying to do and January is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf and get old chores done.
In addition, we’re going to award prizes for those that really shine.
All Entries
East
- Jan Jump Winners: Most Likely To Be Copied
- East #18 - Operation "Loo"
- Maxwell's Project: DIY Eco Bathroom Hooks - Final
- East #17: Vickysecret's Side Chair Reupholster
- East #16: Spwishy's Used Desk Makeover
- East #15: Julia's Folksy Faux-Headboard
- East #14: CapitolHille's Bathroom Re-Do
- East #13: Sagesse's Black Chair Reno
- East #12: Nest's Mountain Mural
- East #11: Sklose's Trompe L'oeil Headboard
- East #10: Robin & Sam's Bedroom Reboot
- East #9: NicoleMari's Slipcover for Reading Chair
- East #8: Jinx'es 'One Day, My Bathroom will be Glam.'
- East #7: Shauna's DIY Mirrored Dresser
- East #6: Kyrielle's Entryway Storage/Shoe Wrangler
- East #5: CQ in DC's Nearly New Nightstands
- East #4: WVSmith's Gender Neutral Shared Nursery
- East #3: Alexuma's Flip Chair Reupholstery
- East #2: Malinda's Black & White Bookcase
- East #1: Nest's Lovelier Library
Midwest
- Jan Jump Winners: Biggest Wow Factor
- Jan Jump Winners: Best Use of Paint or Finish
- Midwest #20: The "Magazine Chair" Project
- Midwest #19: The "Curb to Superb" Project
- Midwest #18: The "43 Months to Finally Paint" Project
- Midwest #17: The "In Good Form" Project
- Midwest #16: The "Dumpster Diva Dining Set" Project
- Midwest #15: The"Humdrum Hutch Goes Bookish" Project
- Midwest #14: The Upholstered Nightstand Project
- Midwest #13: Marissa's Dresser Do-over Project
- Midwest #12: The Window & Door Treatments "On The Cheap" Project
- Midwest #11: The Bed Makeover Project
- Midwest #10: Judith's Closet Makeover Project
- Midwest #9: The Wall-Mounted Wine Rack Project
- Midwest #8: The "Wretched to Retro" Project
- Midwest #7: The Dresser Facelift Project
- Midwest #6: The "Cheesy but Strangely Appealing Velvet" Project
- Midwest #5: The Inexpensive Warm Up Project
- Midwest #4: The "Headboard Impersonation" Project
- Midwest #3: Lori's "Hole in the Kitchen Wall" Project
- Midwest #2: The NOT Kid Friendly Coffee Table Project
- Midwest #1: "I'm Bringing Sticky Back" Doggie Bed Project
Southwest
- Keeping Clean With the Tyvek Painting Suit
- Jan Jump Winners: Best Use of Fabric
- Jan Jump Winners: Best Decorative Painting
- SouthWest #7: The Kitchen Shuffle
- SouthWest #6: Jennifer's "Prime" Time Kitchen
- SouthWest #5: Romeoandjewels' TV Bureau Update
- SouthWest #4: Astrelle's Trash2Treasure
- SouthWest #3: Kate3's Shoe Cabinet Landing Strip
- SouthWest #2: Siska's DIY Bubble Chandelier
- SouthWest #1: Theresa's Bookcase Bar
Northwest
- January Jumpstart: Congratulations to the Northwest Winner!
- Jan Jump Winners: Best Creative Hack
- Northwest #13: Algy's Big Money Inspirations... Small Money creation!!
- Northwest #12: Somerset's Moroccan Window Screen
- Northwest #11: Kryz's 1939 Hollywood Desk
- Northwest #10: Jean's Reupholstered Bench
- Northwest #9: Abigail's Headboard/Wall Treatment
- Northwest #8: Annaramma's Curious Cabinet
- Northwest #7: Amber's Pardon My Decoupage
- Northwest #6: Jaclyn's Granny Smith's Kitchen
- Northwest #5: Designerdi's Necklace Nook
- Northwest #4: Brittanykate's Oregon Collection Display
- Northwest #3: Saraleegriff's Dreary, Cramped Bathroom Must Go - NOW! Project
- Northwest #2: Janewheniordercoffee's Turntable-Inspired Table Re-Cover
- Northwest #1: Gursk's Home Office Makeover - Out With the IVAR, In With Space
Contest Rules
Who May Enter?
- All readers of Blueprint and AT anywhere in the world can enter, but…
- US entries only are eligible for sponsored US prizes, International winners will receive a special AT prize only (we have to avoid legal complications with gifts being given overseas)
Which Projects?
- Project must have been done by you
- Project must be started and completed before deadline of January 21 (starting early is fine)
- Project must be a small project that can be completed in one to two weekends (though gathering materials may take time beforehand)
- Project may deal with the revamping of a piece of furniture, or a window, wall or floor treatment
- We are looking for makeovers, hacks and restoration projects
- We are looking to share skills, tools and resources that have broad appeal with all of our readers
What to Submit?
Submissions must consist of:
- 5 pictures (before, 2 after, tools and in process shot)
- name of project, your name (online name and/or real name), location
- list of tools and resources
- step by step how to instructions
- expense and time spent
When?
- Contest Runs for four weeks, from January 7th through February 1st
- AT will post a maximum of 5 daily entries for a total of 100 maximum entries
- Winner are announced on Thursday, February 7th
Prizes?
- Prizes will be awarded in 6 categories (which are TBD) with a first place and runner up in each