"I had been getting really inspired by rich burgundy tones in homes," the DIYer says.

For $1,700!

Think: Terracotta plant pot!

It’s totally renter-friendly!

Function came first, but style wasn’t forgotten.

The pop of pink paint is a must-see.

It only took about a month!

The original kitchen felt “dark and very boxed in.”

Greens and grays mesh perfectly.

The renter didn't let her lease stop her from personalizing the kitchen.

“We needed more storage and more space. And perhaps a bit more glam!" the homeowner says.

The backsplash is inspired by Morocco.

Before, the kitchen was closed-off with shutter-style doors.

It’s wonderfully wild!

“It was a diamond in the rough," the homeowner says.

The paint color is enveloping.

It looks way more expensive than it is.

She did the entire thing herself!

The kitchen "had all the character but needed some depth,” the renter says.

Secondhand finds complete the kitchen.

They even discovered a whole new doorway hidden in the walls.

It hadn't been updated since the 1940s!

There's a design feature inspired by the London Tube.

The kitchen wasn’t expanded, but the space is now used in a much smarter way.

Goodbye, peeling floors.

The "after" has completely stunning countertops.

You have to see where she put wallpaper!

The wood cabinets stayed the same, but they look meant-to-be in this kitchen now.

“We love that our kitchen is bright, happy, spacious, and effective when it comes to storage,” the homeowner says.

For under $1,000!

This DIY project was a labor of love.