A few DIYs and some smart shopping turned this blank slate dining room into an inviting hangout.

This vintage hutch was a diamond in the (gummy, painted over) rough.

Even though the new bed and nightstands are bigger, the room actually feels MORE spacious.

A layout tweak and a big color change totally transform this kitchen.

The once childish space is now unrecognizable — and very, very cool.

Updated surroundings give the existing fixtures a lot more shine.

If you need inspiration for an easy, done-in-a-day furniture refresh, read on.

It's not often that a makeover that sacrifices square footage actually makes for a more usable space, but this one pulled it off.

That's not the only smart DIY in this stylish makeover.

It features a surprising — and gorgeous — new wall color.

The project made the room more practical for the family who lives here, too.

Here's proof that you don't have to rip everything out and start new.

The designer-homeowner used a pop of color in an unexpected place.

The once-basic piece is unrecognizable now.

A few small changes went a long way in this teeny space.

Not to mention, a seriously refreshing new paint color.

Let these DIY redos inspire you this holiday season.

Even better? It's in a rental.

Not every project needs to be a days-long ordeal — sometimes, all you need is a little time to make a big change.

Even more impressive? The DIYer tackled most of the project in a single weekend.

Low-cost updates made a huge difference in this dated, smelly bedroom.

Aside from being ultra practical, this redo is gorgeous to boot.

The piece was falling apart when this first-time DIYer got her hands on it.

Changing up just one element made a huge difference in the feel of the space as a whole.

No power tools required.

It just took a little reimagining to help get this laundry room's essentials off the floor.

The biggest piece of the project cost just $160.

No natural light? No problem.

Solid pieces of furniture like this one can be made over again and again.

The teeny space just needed a little pick-me-up.

No, there's not a zero missing in that number.

This IKEA classic shows its versatility once again with a gorgeous, expensive-looking transformation.

It didn't take much to turn this dump spot into a more practical, usable space.

After years of neglect, one couple gave this 1958 trailer the TLC it needed.

It took three years, but this redo was worth the wait.

A few small changes made this living room way more welcoming for the whole family.

The dark color made this bathroom feel way smaller than it actually was — but thankfully, some smart upgrades totally fixed that.

They bring tons of character to this DIYer's bedside area.

Have an awkward, unusable spot in your own home? Let this project inspire you to make the most of it.

The cheapest tops out at just $8.

This simple shelf sets the stage for three distinct vintage styles that bring a whole lot of character.

Some smart changes give the old piece a new lease on life.

This bathroom went from "blah" to "ahhhhh."

Here's proof that paint can change the whole vibe of a kitchen.