This redo is packed with personality — and a couple budget-friendly makeover ideas, too.

"I had never done stenciling before, so I was nervous, but once I started it was a really peaceful, slow process," this DIYer says of her cheery paint project.

Paint, tile, and new seating are a winning combo in this cozy cabin living room.

The headboard is a highlight, but this redo is simply packed with clever DIYs and hacks.

These projects are all beginner-friendly, and some take mere minutes to pull off.

"I love color and have been painting faux ‘wallpaper’ all over the house," this homeowner explains.

This accent wall is pure sunshine.

This smart redo is small-space living exemplified.

Wait until you see the fridge.

In this bathroom, every wall is a feature wall.

After a few setbacks, this intrepid DIYer figured out how to make her dream accent wall a reality.

Small-space tips and renter-friendly advice incoming!

The newly made over space is unrecognizable.

Tiny bathrooms that work well for day-to-day use are the ultimate design feat; this one with a tricky layout sitch was no exception.

Planning ahead was the key in this six-step transformation.

This homeowner doesn't shy away from using bold colors in a small space.

"Mid-century modern always catches my eye," this furniture flipper says.

"I know this isn’t everyone’s style, but I just knew I wanted to do something different," this DIYer says. "I love that it’s such a statement piece for my guest bedroom. I wanted something bright and happy and a one-of-a-kind piece. I really do think I achieved that."

"I'm proud that the space looks more expensive than it was to transform," this DIYer says.

This hack features an affordable DIY material you'll want to add to cart.

A brown bathroom from 1984 gets a major glow up full of on-trend details like green-painted built-ins, fluted wood, and more.

This dining room bar feature goes from too-small to totally grand.

"I'm lucky to have some amazing original features, like an exposed brick wall and cast-iron columns, and the doors felt really out of place," this apartment owner says of her dated interior doors.

These homeowners transformed their living room in a week, thanks to the deadline of hosting family the following weekend. But the space has served them well past their hosting duties.

A bold paint color paired with vintage finds gave this once-bland space a luxurious new life.

Bold wallpaper + unique lighting + a statement furniture piece is a winning design formula.

And it's completely reversible if the DIYer chooses to go back to an all-black TV.

When this homeowner's dream media cabinet was out of stock (and $5,000) she hacked her old IKEA BESTA to get the look she was after.

This kid's room makes a total 180 thanks to bright new paint and new decor.

This budget-friendly overhaul features a few smart tricks worth making note of.

“I always love the look of an office when you enter the room and see a grand executive desk and a feature point behind it,” one DIYer says, and last year, she and several others made a feature out of green paint and built-in shelves. Scroll through their projects for some DIY inspiration for the new year.

Make the most of the solid wood IVAR line with these inventive hacks.

The new look blends contemporary fixtures with vintage touches.

Paint plus thrifty upcycles for the win.

"As renters sometimes we feel powerless to improve our spaces," this apartment dweller says. She and her husband (and their landlord) came up with some quick fixes for this once-dated kitchen.

"Hallways are often overlooked when it comes to design, and I saw this as an opportunity to take some risks and make some bold design choices," this DIYer says.

This kid's room redo is packed with great ideas for staying organized.

The design takeaways here? Traditional doesn't mean "boring," and small spaces do not have to be exempt from big, bold design choices.

All in, the project cost $120. Not bad for its sophisticated new look!

Green paint works wonders here, as does a one-of-a-kind mural. It was a big risk that paid off.

When the marble table this DIYer wanted cost $600, she decided to create the same look with a $20 ReStore table and some paint instead. The results are shockingly good.

"When I found out I was pregnant, I was so excited to give my baby a space of her own that was stimulating, inspiring and fun," this homeowner says.

The before was "builder-grade, plain, bland, boring," this homeowner says. The after is perfect for dimming the lights, curling up under a blanket, and pressing play on a good movie.

The fresh upgrades include $15 furniture feet, edge banding, black paint, and some contemporary brass hardware.