Before After

It’s “cozy, pretty, and personalized,” the homeowner says.

With an orange painted fridge!

I’d call my aesthetic “art gallery in the woods.”

The floors are a must-see!

It turns out, glossy cabinets were not the right call for this kitchen.

“Everything is basically a box, so if you can build a box, you can build this,” this DIYer says.

“The day I toured the place, I made a mental note that this little alcove would be perfect for built-in shelves to showcase my book collection, and the rest is history!” the renter says.

“I wanted a relaxing place to unwind and enjoy caring for my plants while drinking coffee and listening to music,” the DIYer says.

This apartment owner used the spacious loft living room as their bedroom. The more space (and color!) the better.

The “after” is so dreamy and lush.

Inspired by pro designer Justina Blakeney, this couple went for a jungalow aesthetic.

See how this condo kitchen gets a sleek upgrade for a little over $7,000. Cabinet paint makes a major difference.

It was cute before, but now it’s cozy and really nails that old-timey vibe.

It’s the perfect work-from-home and welcome-home spot.

It's so open and airy now!

It looks so much brighter.

They’re a book lover’s dream!

There’s a lot of potential in even the most awkward of spaces.

The lounger DIY project is so smart.

The pièce de résistance is the DIY limewash brick wall.

This 1941 home’s sunroom has seen lots of tenants — and lots of grime buildup — over the years. Here’s how two renters made it their own.

The project brings the outdoors in.

Small DIYs completely transformed the space.

The changes elicit a “WOW” from visitors.

The fresh white paint makes it so gorgeous and airy!

The new pass-through brings the drama.

“Spend the time looking for solutions, and don’t rush into purchases,” this DIYer advises.

Wait until you see their backsplash!

The mission? Turn back the clock on this basic gray kitchen.

The terracotta tiles are dreamy.

The before: grungy and cramped. The after: totally luxurious!

It’s giving total “main character energy.”

The new look is so luxe — and completely matches the vibe of the house.

It’s a craft station, study area, and vanity all in one.

It “feels like a brand-new kitchen,” the DIYer says. “It’s lighter and brighter as well as more modern.”

The two-toned paint job is so good!

Wait until you see the pretty wallpaper!

The new backsplash brings major color and drama.

It’s simple, but so effective.

Bonus: The entire makeover is renter-friendly.

You have to see the flip-out window.

It just took a few DIY changes.

The after is totally charming.

The secret? Mixing textures and shapes.

The wall color is so good!

I even made space to store the carseat, which was a HUGE win.

It makes a huge difference!

It’s hard to believe the room wasn’t even a kitchen before.

It’s so dreamy!

And it looks so chic!

The "after" is so much more colorful.

Squiggle and stripe lovers, rejoice!

"This is my happy place!" the DIYer says of the "after."

The stained glass windows are a must-see.

This gut renovation is bold, but still era-appropriate.

“Wiping away literal years of city dust and grime was an immediate improvement,” the renter says.

It’s giving me major closet envy.

“All of the storage is amazing,” the homeowner says of the after.

It's hard to believe it's the same space!

Wait until you see the stunning Italian stove.

The pink cabinets are so cute.

It took a couple tries to get the cabinets just right.

This kitchen transformation is a maximalist dream.

The goal was to create a music-oriented “space with a lounge feel.”

The 95-square-foot kitchen redo keeps the same footprint but makes much smarter use of the space.

Plus, the dated brown cabinets get a bold paint job.

Strategic changes made all the difference.