Dana McMahan

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It's so open and airy now!

The terracotta tiles are dreamy.

You have to see the flip-out window.

The cabinets! The natural light! The island!

This gut renovation is bold, but still era-appropriate.

Wait until you see the stunning Italian stove.

"I’m regularly pinching myself when I see this total dream kitchen in my own home,” the homeowner says.

It doesn’t have to break the bank.

Scrapping the crumbling plaster walls revealed gorgeous vintage brick.

I got my inspiration from a trip to Paris (and an ordinary stroll to get coffee).

I knew there was something beautiful waiting to be revealed.

My friend told me my new entryway felt like a hotel in Europe. With that one kind compliment, all the stress of the reno was worth it.

It went from totally ‘80s and dated to historic, charming, and cool.

The new modern farmhouse-style kitchen is filled with natural wood touches.

Learn from my mistakes to save yourself a headache.

This tiny studio’s bedroom and living area started out dingy, but with some fresh paint and furniture it’s totally unrecognizable.

Sometimes there’s just nothing better than a simple change of color. And, when it comes to giving furniture and decor a brand new lease on life, for the least money and effort, the hands-down winner is spray paint. I’ve tried a lotta lotta spray paint, and recently found my new favorite. It’s easier to think of things I haven’t spray painted—my dogs, maybe—than all the things I have.

The new kitchen feels a lot more inviting.

Learn from my mistake!

If you want to give your home some extra character, you need to be shopping salvage. Here’s how.

This cabinet upgrade took some patience and DIY know-how to install, but the results have been worth it.

Plain risers are the perfect opportunity to infuse your stairs with personality.

Visions of Paris inspired this cozy makeover.