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Meg Lewis

    Before & After: An Old Church, Transformed
    Fuzzco, a small design studio in Charleston, recently renovated an old beat up church. Their self-remodel features natural resources and some elements made by friends! The result is phenomenal and really proves that anyone can do a renovation themselves.Helen & Josh, owners of Fuzzco, spent 5 months renovating this space. They opened up the space by removing much of the facade and inserting a giant glass wall with door.
    Meg Lewis
    Jul 14, 2011
    Before &amp After: Painted Ceiling Transformation
    Yuko’s new workspace in Japan was cluttered and disorganized when she moved in. Her unpacked items desperately needed a place to go. Lucky for Yuko, a little paint and a lot of organization really transformed this space!We first saw this space a few weeks ago in Inspiring Studios & Workspaces. Apartment Therapy readers responded so well to Yuko’s space that I decided to do some investigating. Yuko was kind enough to provide us with a “before” image of this space.
    Meg Lewis
    Apr 12, 2011
    Penny & Mark’s Charming Family Home
    Name: Penny, Mark, Minnie & Charlie Leaver Green & cat FynnLocation: Kingsdown — Bristol, UKSize: 1500 square feetYears lived in: 3 — owned Textile artist Penny Leaver Green knows how to make the most of her historic 1850 home. She’s graciously kept the many of the home’s distinguished elements while adding a touch of sophistication. This looks like a fantastic home for Penny and her husband to raise their two children.
    Meg Lewis
    Apr 8, 2011
    Hilda’s Sunny Swedish Highrise
    Name: Hilda GrahnatLocation: Malmö, SwedenSize: 420 square feetYears lived in: 1.5 — rented It’s hard to believe Hilda Grahnat is a student when looking through the photos of her home. Her tiny apartment is not the predictable student digs; it’s so perfectly styled and well-maintained. One of Hilda’s favorite hobbies is shopping for vintage housewares — her home is filled to the brim with these amazing finds. Hilda is an inspiration.
    Meg Lewis
    Apr 5, 2011
    Marlous & Pim’s Sunny Dutch Home
    Name: Marlous Snijder & Pim Van de VisLocation: Veenendaal, The NetherlandsSize: 1,600 square feetYears lived in: 6 months — owned Apartment Therapy is in dire need of some more international house tours and I’m determined to change that. What better home to start with than a bright, sunny dwelling in The Netherlands? Marlous & Pim have styled their home with perfection. This Dutch couple’s home needs to be shared with the world!
    Meg Lewis
    Mar 25, 2011
    Before & After: A Desk Transformation
    I have always dreamt of having a “couple’s desk”. However, every apartment we’ve had hasn’t given us the proper space for this to happen. Luckily, for Valentine’s Day my guy surprised me with a rearranged space and enough room for my dream double desk to finally happen!In the before photo above, you can see our original desk. It housed his cluttered workstation and was large — but not large enough for two people.
    Meg Lewis
    Feb 17, 2011
    Mix & Match Chairs in the Dining Room
    I seriously considered adding a plethora of vintage chairs to my dining table during my last move. However, I found that only having a two-person table didn’t quite have the same effect. If you have a large seating table, adding a hodge-podge of mismatched chairs can have a fun and quirky effect.Chances are, the lone vintage chair at the thrift store is much cheaper than buying a brand new dining chair at a home furnishings store.
    Meg Lewis
    Jan 27, 2011
    Meg & Brad’s Student Sanctuary
    Name: Meg, Brad, & Kitties Björn & OliveLocation: Lakeview — Chicago, IllinoisSize: 900 square feetYears lived in: 3 months — rented We moved into this apartment only a few months ago with the determination to make it a home ASAP. Being a couple of students with jobs, we didn’t have much time but we had a lot of determination. Decorating on a student’s budget isn’t easy.
    Meg Lewis
    Dec 16, 2010
    How To Create a Visual Display on a Low Budget
    Being a huge fan of visual display in stores and galleries, I make sure to try and always come up with unique display ideas for my own home. Sometimes I have a secret competition with myself to do things for the lowest price possible — this display was no exception!I saw this post a while back and became enamored by the interesting use of pant hangers. I wanted to create the same look without building a structural platform for the hangers.
    Meg Lewis
    Oct 26, 2010
    Sarah & Jon’s Exposed Brick Beauty
    Name: Sarah, Jon and Mega the CatLocation: Noble Square — Chicago, IllinoisSize: 950 square feetYears lived in: 5 — rented Sarah & Jon hit the jackpot when they rented this gem 5 years ago. They’ve been lucky enough to have a great landlord that has allowed them to build a bedroom in their basement as well as make a few slight modifications to their space. This couple thoroughly believes in investing time and love into a space, and it shows!
    Meg Lewis
    Oct 14, 2010
    How Long Does it Take You to Get Settled?
    I moved into the apartment above one week ago today. I am the type of person that can’t do anything else until I finish my current project. Being in a new and exciting apartment cluttered with boxes makes me nuts! Over the past week I pulled a few all nighters and sacrificed a lot of of my time — but I was determined to get everything in place ASAP.With the exception of a yet-to-be-painted chalkboard wall and a dresser that needs to be refinished, my apartment is completely finished.
    Meg Lewis
    Oct 7, 2010
    How To Make a Sewing Machine Dining Table
    This has certainly been my favorite DIY project for under $75. I wanted to create a unique dining table for our odd sized kitchen. I decided to pair the vintage Singer sewing machine base with a modern top and chairs — it’s an extremely easy project for a fantastically low price.Buying an entire dining set for under $75 is nearly impossible. I like this DIY because it is completely mix and match. Try a different tabletop or keep it retro with vintage chairs.
    Meg Lewis
    Oct 5, 2010