“I wanted to really celebrate the craftsmanship of this space and highlight the features,” the homeowner says.

“I cannot believe how we were prepping meals before the renovation,” the homeowner says.

Goodbye, brown cabinets.

From leafy wallpapers to other, more unexpected choices.

But keeps the same layout!

It solves one of my biggest wall decor problems.

If you’re dripping sweat simply by sitting on your sofa, read this.

“It feels considered, warm, and just a little bit fancy, and I love that,” the DIYer says.

It’s airy and ethereal.

The balcony was becoming a collection spot “for old pots and dying plants,” says the homeowner.

The 1956 house is a family heirloom.

Gingham glow-up loading!

A $100 DIY project that ties the whole space together? Yes, please.

“It’s not just pretty — it feels soulful,” the DIYer says.

Pavers, pea gravel, patio furniture, and potted plants to the rescue!

“Nothing about builder-grade finishes excited me,” the homeowner says.

The DIYer didn’t like the brown cabinets at first.

Every home should have a “happy hallway.”

There’s a clever headboard DIY project!

When the apartment owners moved in, they immediately got rid of the lime green walls.

There's wallpaper in an unexpected spot!

The sink is stunning.

Goodbye to the beige color palette and built-in desk.

It’s a trick to pull out on the hottest day of the year.

A disco ball in the kitchen? Sounds like a party!

The new tile is the star of the show.

There’s something kind of retro and summer-campy about it.

The “after” is so charming.

The new wallpaper is a dreamy highlight.

“Before, it was just too gaping with all white,” the renter says.

Installing bricks was a first-time undertaking for this DIYer.

Store-bought umbrellas in similar styles cost about $100 or more.

There’s zero paint!

This tool kit proves that hammers don’t *have* to be ugly.

She's shares her best tips, too!

"I like a lot of character in my work," she says.

The IKEA hack picture rail might just be it.

The color palette was inspired by old Victorian homes in San Francisco.

The DIYers thought of every detail.

It’s cheaper than wallpaper!

Plus, there’s the coolest plant storage idea.

The renovation cost $15k, but my two favorite details are under $100.

The bedroom is in the upstairs add-on to a bungalow home.

This IKEA hack is BTPW (better than pole wrap).