“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 fireplace is now a focal point, not an eyesore.

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

It’s the perfect balance of spacious and cozy.

“Don’t ignore the small spaces,” this DIYer says. “Our entrance is now a lot more welcoming.”

“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.”

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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.

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Every little detail counts.

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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.

It’s renter-friendly!

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Even though it’s a big house, I’m totally taking some of these ideas back to my apartment.

“If a full demo isn’t in the cards, focus on smaller, impactful changes like paint, molding, or upgraded hardware,” this DIYer says.

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The DIYer and her family spend a lot of time in the kitchen, so they needed ample seating.

The homeowner could see the potential as soon as she walked in.

Although the homeowner had to compromise on carpet, she was able to completely disguise it with maximalist style.

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Before, it lacked any coziness whatsoever.

The "after" is totally unlike the all-white before.

“I don’t like anything too plain or without character in my home,” this apartment dweller says.

The cabinets had been pristinely maintained by the previous owners but were still looking pretty dated.

It’s “designing for not the perfect day but a normal day,” the creator says.

Even though it’s chilly outside, it’s still the perfect time to celebrate outdoor projects.