It’s luxe but still family-friendly.

“Painting a piece always is a bit daunting,” this DIYer says, but she made it work.

“This was a very risky project,” the DIYer says. “I didn't know if it would turn out cool or chunky and busy.”

Curtains came to the rescue in this bedroom transformation.

“There were decades' worth of stains in the carpet,” the DIYer says.

The apartment owners had a little over 16 square feet to work with.

The landlord actually reimbursed the renters for the new hardware they picked — it looked THAT good.

The homeowners were specifically looking for something dated that they could redo, and the “before” totally fits the bill.

This once-plain shoe cabinet is now a stunning entryway statement piece.

“The whole space needed to be brightened up and simplified,” this DIYer says.

The tile from before looks totally refreshed, and the DIYer only spent about $53 to make it all happen.

“We spend way more time in here now than we did the first two years of living in the house,” says the homeowner.

Could this be Barbie’s dream cottage? Probably.

The “after” feels fresh and lively.

The stylish storage isn’t the only improvement in this one-time dining room.

While wallpaper didn’t work out in one spot, it totally paid off in another.

“You don't always have to renovate a space to make it look pretty,” this homeowner says.

The after is industrial, but not too industrial.

The “after” feels like a Mediterranean oasis.

That’s just one idea to steal from this sweet bedroom redo with “small fairytale nook” style.

The after is “the embodiment of maximalist design,” this homeowner says.

It feels both new and old.

Tile paint for the win!

I’m an Apartment Therapy editor, and here’s the (free!) way I source my fave home decor — even without a link.

These are some of the best Before & Afters featuring IKEA ever showcased on Apartment Therapy, selected for the function, style, and smart use of IKEA staples, of course!

It’s whimsical and budget-friendly, too!

“Because this is a small apartment, this room had to accommodate both a bathroom and a laundry area,” this apartment owner says.

Before, the fruit tiles, tan color scheme, and melamine cabinets were straight out of 1985.

A few swaps help this new-ish bathroom look old — in a good way. Great ideas for bringing a vintage vibe to a new build herein!

This home blogger has great advice for creating an entryway that works for you.

The bathroom is way more functional now, too.

If you’re a DIY novice looking for an easy IKEA hack to start out with, this KALLAX upgrade is your friend.

“I wanted it to be a small and mighty room — tiny but big in personality,” this DIYer says.

With a stylish solution for the existing wood cabinets!

It’s no surprise this redo is full of great design and DIY ideas — it belongs to the Small/Cool Contest winner from 2021!

“I wanted to go bigger with this fireplace,” this homeowner says of her unique transformation.

This homeowner’s vision for her kitchen? “A classic farmhouse oasis.”

This redo brings a whole new vibe to this gray dresser.

Buying secondhand tile for the floor and shower saved a ton of money — it cost just $100 to tile the whole room.

This renter-friendly redo has a great solution for brightening up a retro wood-paneled space.

For her bathroom reno, this homeowner wanted materials that would arrive quickly and match the vintage style of her 1940s colonial house.

This living room redo is chock-full of tips for filling up a small space without it feeling overwhelming.

With some slight tweaking of the footprint to make this space more user-friendly for the homeowners.

"I love everything about it!" this homeowner says of her revamped entryway. "It’s gorgeous and light and has sweet personalized details."

She depends on these tools to get her hundreds of home repair jobs done, from hanging artwork to sawing wood to doing minor plumbing repairs.

It’s totally sophisticated and totally pink.

“I always keep a rainbow of spray paints on hand for random projects,” this DIYer says.

The fresh vibe comes courtesy of new wallpaper and some smart DIYs.