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

"This house is a true '70s home with a very '70s kitchen," this designer says. "From the mustard linoleum floors, laminate counter tops, a huge fluorescent troffer light, and last but not least, the 'boob light,' this kitchen was practically screaming for a makeover."

"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.

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.

Here's our electrifyingly handy guide to knowing what plugs look like in foreign countries — plus what to know before you plug in.

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.

The previous owners made great small space-friendly decisions, and these two new proud new cabin owners took the project to the finish line.

This homeowner envisioned "a space that I could retreat to, disconnect, curl up with a magazine, and feel totally relaxed."

This homeowner's project cost her $0 because she used what she already had. But even if you had to buy all new supplies, your project total will come in under $100.

These homeowners took a value pack of MDF baseboards and made magic on their dining room walls.

"Everything in here was new, but it was builder-grade and looked pretty average," this homeowner says. But with some DIY touches, the new bathroom looks positively luxe.

Stuck on a project of your own? Let this intrepid DIYer's success inspire you to take it to the finish line.

Paint plus a little woodwork totally transform this once-uninspiring space.

This pro restorer used historic photos to help revive his 1960s aluminum trailer.

Before, the homeowner wasn't loving the color or the layout. But after, "words can't describe how beautiful the light is in the morning," she says.

"This kid's room was pretty boring for my boys' huge imagination," this mom and DIYer says of the plain before — so she gave it a redo fit for their personalities.

A layout change meant this reno was a big undertaking — but it had an equally big payoff.

Add fluted texture to your furniture or walls using this popular DIY material.

The renter-friendly countertop on wheels is a must-see.

The "after" serves as vibrant dish storage.

"I am most proud that we completed this entire renovation on time and within budget!" this homeowner says. "That rarely happens to us."

A dripping paint effect without using paint? You'll have to see this staircase to believe it.

This DIY is popular for good reason! The stylish "after" is a far cry from the cluttered "before."

This muralist and her husband were looking for a way to make their bathroom feel more luxe without breaking the bank.

This homeowner decided to give her fireplace a more contemporary look and a little pop of color.