Upgrading the cabinets made a huge difference.

The paint color is a must-see.

I’ve seen dozens of PAX hacks, but I stopped scrolling and bookmarked this one.

The transformation cost under $500, and it feels like “a little jewel box” now.

It looks completely different — for under $5,000.

“I’m pretty sure this kitchen hasn’t seen an update since Beyoncé went solo,” the homeowner says.

The home was formerly used as a college rental, so the kitchen had “dingy” and “grubby” vibes going in.

The pops of gold are great!

“It feels calm and inviting,” the DIYer says.

For about $30, you’ll have a textured piece that looks far more expensive.

“I find myself staring at this corner from time to time,” the DIYer says of the “after.” (In a good way!)

This white nightstand’s makeover required 7(!) layers of green paint.

“I learned a lot about colors and textures [and] how to make smaller areas feel bigger,” the homeowner says.

This is the chicest screwdriver I’ve ever seen, and it's a DIYer's dream!

The bathrooms go from “dungeon-like” and dirty to dramatically stylish.

“It was extra important to me to make it a place I loved,” this renter says of her apartment.

“The whole kitchen is now a statement piece that is also fun and very functional,” the apartment owner says.

The “dated and boring” kitchen gets an airy and beachy vibe.

Reinvent a go-to classic.

The wallpaper is so whimsical — and in a clever, cost-effective spot.

It’s the perfect balance of spacious and cozy.

“I loved the concrete floors, 13-foot-high ceilings … and that it was a pretty neutral canvas to work with,” the renter says. “I did not love all the gray and the super-white walls.”

I’m a firm believer that IKEA shoe cabinets really are the ultimate entryway hero — and the ultimate entry-level IKEA hack.

The new layout allows for more prep surfaces and for bar seating.

This maximalist DIYer never thought she'd use white paint, but she made it work with her style.

Read how to install peel-and-stick wallpaper in a bathroom and keep moisture away. (It’s doable!)

Plus peel-and-stick wallpaper!

I’ve been to the home myself, and here’s what you won’t want to miss.

Every little detail counts.

The vintage fixtures actually resell for a lot of money on eBay right now.

The staircase is now a talking point.

The vision was deVOL on a budget.

“It makes me happy every day I look at it and sit in our dining room,” the homeowner says.

The “after” fits a desk and built-in bookcases, and it sleeps two.

It helps hide an eyesore.

Three IKEA BILLYs came to the rescue.

“I'm all about using the darkest, moodiest, and boldest paint colors in my apartment because it's fun!” the DIYer says.

And there’s a cool artwork idea, too.

The homeowners needed something that would fit in a very tight space.

“The overall vibe was beige,” the DIYer says of the “before.”

The new kitchen is a classic neutral with brass accents.

“I’m on a journey to cook more and use Uber Eats a little less,” this renter says — and now she has a kitchen where that can happen.

“All the sudden, it felt like a proper kitchen and not just a rental with a hodgepodge of random cabinets and appliances,” the homeowner says.

It’s underrated.

“It’s a much warmer and cozier space now,” the DIYer says.

“My design style has evolved, and I have grown to love timeless, vintage vibes with moody colors,” the DIYer says.

The homeowners wanted a designated spot to sit down and eat.

An IKEA PAX hack adds floor-to-ceiling storage in this bedroom.