The after is super colorful.

The vibe goes from standard and builder-grade to The Standard Hotel.

“It’s like a permanent rainbow,” the homeowner says of the after — especially the tile backsplash.

“If you’ve lived in an apartment for over two or three years, I always say change something so it feels fresh,” this renter says.

Even though the weather’s cooling off, it might be time to stock up on pool noodles.

“I am a lover of color. I detest bland spaces,” this apartment dweller says. “The brighter the better. Color lifts my mood.”

Basic white IKEA furniture can be transformed into something totally custom.

The new paint looks nice at any time of day.

“I feel like I am in a Parisian cafe every day,” the DIYer says.

For when you’ve seen and tried everything else.

“If you feel like a color change needs to be done, don’t be afraid!” this DIYer says.

“It adds an amazing pop of color,” the DIYer says.

The DIY artwork saved the homeowner a ton of money.

Smart cabinet and countertop changes really open up the space.

For $800!

After a makeover, a “too shiny” cabinet gives a living room an unexpected pop of color.

You can add “English Dollhouse” vibes to your home, too. Here’s how.

“It still gives me joy every time I come home!” the homeowner says.

It’s a comfy, colorful, casual space.

It’s the perfect spot for curling up with a good book.

Storage was a priority for the “after.”

“Just because your laundry room is small doesn't mean it can't be functional or beautiful!” the DIYer says.

I love the bold patterns!

And it’s renter-friendly!

Definitely don’t throw away your brown shopping bags.

“It has a sophisticated European flavor now,” the DIYer says of the “after.”

A “really plain” laundry room becomes a beautiful spot to wash and fold.

“It looks a lot more expensive than it was,” the DIYer says.

No pumpkin guts were harmed in the making of this decor.

And the peel-and-stick countertops look so good.

And the walls are super-bold, too.

The entire space is texture-filled!

You’ll see it not just in interiors, but on cars, on electronics, and in fashion.

“It was so much easier than I anticipated,” the renter says.

The project total came to about $950. Not bad for a completely stylish new kitchen!

It’s such a serene sleep space for the parents and baby.

Just when you think you’ve seen it all when it comes to fall front porch decorating, try playing with proportions, placement, color, texture, and more.

The homeowners made some budget-savvy decisions in their laundry room reno.

This transformation is green in more ways than one.

The kitchen makeover is a mix of DIY and professional work.

It's an extension of the home.

Read this for a beautiful fall front porch (or stoop or windowsill).

Storage meets style in this IKEA makeover.

“It’s mega-simple and is a really fun quick upcycle,” the DIYer says.

When dreamy closet doors were out of budget for these homeowners, they created their own.

This DIYer has great advice for budgeting for a reno.

Your clothing storage can be a work of art, and these stylish redos prove it.

Turns out, tuning your living room into a cozy oasis doesn't require any paint.