We're suckers for a good before-and-after, so, in the spirit of fall, we thought we'd turn the concept on its head and find photos that demonstrate a big change—just not one that requires new paint or decor.
Check out the photos below to see what we mean, and get ready to experience a serious case of wanderlust.
Country Lane in England
Farmhouse in New Paltz, New York
Beech Trees near Scotland's Drummond Castle
Glenfinnan Viaduct in Highland, Scotland
Maroon Bells in Aspen, Colorado
Japanese Garden Tree in Portland, Oregon
Buttermere Lake in Cumbria, England's Lake District National Park
Photos: slack12/Flickr Creative Commons; W.G.Dayton/Flickr Creative Commons; Joe Parks/Flickr Creative Commons; Michael Matti/Flickr Creative Commons
Michelle Profis is the digital director at ThePioneerWoman.com.