Before After

The renovated space makes room for hangouts, overnight guests, and WFH days.

Before, the oatmeal-colored walls made the whole room feel dark despite its large windows.

“With dark walls and so much clutter, it was hard to enjoy the real hero: the view,” this homeowner says of the space before.

The “after” adds color and drama but still feels bright and cheery.

This interior designer got to be her own client for a change.

The new, bold design incorporates some of the old furniture.

“The cottage’s original details had been completely stripped away,” the homeowner describes.

“I wanted to renovate my whole bathroom one day, but doing this definitely saved me a lot of money,” the homeowner says.

“We knew we wanted a stone floor instead of linoleum and to replace the upper cabinets with shelving,” the homeowner says.

The bedroom is filled with vintage finds.

The layout for this living room makeover was a mystery — until 3 a.m. inspiration struck.

The old chandelier was incredibly heavy.

“I wanted something brighter, more colorful, and more personal,” the homeowner says.

The paint color is perfect for fall.

The apartment dweller was after a minimalist, modern-meets-vintage look.

The tile DIY is totally reversible.

This gut reno makes a once-cramped bathroom feel way more open.

The color lesson here? Lean into what feels true to you.

“There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a space transform through your own effort,” the DIYer says.

Plus, the new floors are stunning.

My kitchen was stuck in the worst version of the '70s, but I gutted, refinished, and rebuilt it with vintage design in mind.

"This kitchen was practically screaming for a makeover," says the designer behind the redo.

It’s retro yet modern.

I realized I could embrace the wood cabinets and balance out the wood tones.

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

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

It’s renter-friendly!

The DIY coffee table saved tons of money.

The DIY shelves are so good.

No white ceilings here!

It feels so much larger.

The blue reminds me of wildflowers!

The taupe cabinet paint is incredibly cozy and warm.

“Making the entryway extra special” was on these DIYers’ to-do list when they moved in.

See this space go dark (in the best way).

The blue paint choices create a calm vibe.

This bathroom makeover has an incredibly clever trick for upgrading a light fixture.

In this kitchen, every wall is a feature wall.

Even just rotating furniture, like the DIYers did here, can make a bedroom feel brand new.

“As a renter, I’m always on the hunt for reversible and renter-friendly solutions,” this DIYer says. “This, luckily, is a combo of both!”

It's the perfect workspace!

The red trim is so good, too.

A recipe developer's new kitchen is beautiful for filming — and functional, too.

Scrapping the crumbling plaster walls revealed gorgeous vintage brick.

And it only cost about $250!

“I was in love with the green and black tiles,” the homeowner says. “I wanted to spotlight them and honor the incredible craft that went into building our bathroom.”

“I wanted something with personality — something brave and welcoming,” the homeowner says.