Before After

“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.

“We love that our kitchen is bright, happy, spacious, and effective when it comes to storage,” the homeowner says.

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.

For under $1,000!

This home office makeover uses color-drenching — with a twist.

And besides that, it’s gorgeous, too!

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

This DIY project was a labor of love.

The new kitchen is a classic neutral with brass accents.

“The new space just brings me so much joy, and I actually love being in my bathroom now,” the DIYer says.

It didn't fit my family before — but I made it work for us by using materials I already had.

“I love that I didn't have to do a gut renovation in order to create something completely different,” the renter says.

It’s way more functional now.

“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.

They even removed the upper cabinets!

“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 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 renter decided to lean in to the features her apartment came with.

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

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

The “before” smelled like Nicotine and sat in my garage for a year before I finally knew what to do with it.

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

Let these nine New York City kitchens inspire you.

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

The facelift brought the space into the 21st century but honored the homeowner's love of vintage.

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.

The new shower is everything.

It’s renter-friendly!

It's strikingly striped, and it has a brilliant use for secondhand shutters.

It’s unrecognizable!

I’m so inspired to take on my own laundry room!

The picture frame molding is everything.

These hacks will save you money, but you won’t have to sacrifice on style.

A pop of color can work wonders.

I’m so inspired!

Before, it lacked any coziness whatsoever.

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

The renter calls it a "mini renovation."

There’s a place for everything!

They range from budget-savvy refreshes to total transformations — and all are stunning.

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

The quirkier the better, according to the homeowners.

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

The transformation brings the outdoors in.

The homeowners were intent on increasing storage in the kitchen.

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

I’m a firm believer that there’s no such thing as “too much” if you’re filling a space with things that make you happy.

You won’t believe these design feats started from humble flat-packed furniture.

There are so many clever small-space solutions.

What exactly is bobbin detailing? See this transformation to find out!

The backsplash hack is so clever!

Hint: IKEA hacks galore!

By not using real marble, the homeowner saved major money on this makeover.

The goal was to make the kitchen a “happier place to cook.”

This DIYer calls the HEMNES “a great blank canvas.”

And it was a total DIY job.

It’s so much more functional, too.

And it’s under $100.

Everything has a place now.