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"I know this isn’t everyone’s style, but I just knew I wanted to do something different," this DIYer says. "I love that it’s such a statement piece for my guest bedroom. I wanted something bright and happy and a one-of-a-kind piece. I really do think I achieved that."

"I'm proud that the space looks more expensive than it was to transform," this DIYer says.

This hack features an affordable DIY material you'll want to add to cart.

A brown bathroom from 1984 gets a major glow up full of on-trend details like green-painted built-ins, fluted wood, and more.

This dining room bar feature goes from too-small to totally grand.

"I'm lucky to have some amazing original features, like an exposed brick wall and cast-iron columns, and the doors felt really out of place," this apartment owner says of her dated interior doors.

Because of their limited square footage, these renters didn't want to bring in baby stuff for the sake of stuff. Maximizing vertical space was key, and they did this by way of wall-mounted book racks, a hanging clothes rack, and floating shelves to hold baby care essentials.

This simple project is pretty and practical.

These homeowners transformed their living room in a week, thanks to the deadline of hosting family the following weekend. But the space has served them well past their hosting duties.

A bold paint color paired with vintage finds gave this once-bland space a luxurious new life.

A total transformation.

Bold wallpaper + unique lighting + a statement furniture piece is a winning design formula.

When this homeowner's dream media cabinet was out of stock (and $5,000) she hacked her old IKEA BESTA to get the look she was after.

This kid's room makes a total 180 thanks to bright new paint and new decor.

A complete transformation.

This budget-friendly overhaul features a few smart tricks worth making note of.

The new look blends contemporary fixtures with vintage touches.

Paint plus thrifty upcycles for the win.

"As renters sometimes we feel powerless to improve our spaces," this apartment dweller says. She and her husband (and their landlord) came up with some quick fixes for this once-dated kitchen.

"Hallways are often overlooked when it comes to design, and I saw this as an opportunity to take some risks and make some bold design choices," this DIYer says.

This kid's room redo is packed with great ideas for staying organized.

The design takeaways here? Traditional doesn't mean "boring," and small spaces do not have to be exempt from big, bold design choices.

All in, the project cost $120. Not bad for its sophisticated new look!

The redo doesn't sacrifice practicality in the name of style.

The kitchen was scarce, lacked function, and had worn-down wooden floors. It was also in need of more storage, counter space, and room to host dinner parties. 

Green paint works wonders here, as does a one-of-a-kind mural. It was a big risk that paid off.

The new space is gorgeous — but it's plenty practical, too.

A single statement wall goes a long way in this transformation.

Patience and sweat equity led to dramatic results for this 1970s sideboard makeover.

When this DIYer's kids outgrew their bedroom and moved into a bigger one, she wanted to give the space that they left behind a new, more sophisticated look.

Want great sleep in 2023? It might be time for a bedroom upgrade. Let these 10 amazing transformations give you the inspiration to get started.

Maximalists, this one's for you.

These living room redos will inspire you to take another look at your own space.

This might be your new favorite color combo.

The space is bright and welcoming now — a far cry from the blah brown of before.

Bold wallpaper? Quirky vintage tile? Spa-like atmosphere? These bathrooms have it all.

The new look is perfect for the home's Palm Springs location.

When the marble table this DIYer wanted cost $600, she decided to create the same look with a $20 ReStore table and some paint instead. The results are shockingly good.

In the latest episode of HGTV’s “Celebrity IOU”.

These makeovers feature clever organizing ideas, bold color choices, smart DIYs, and more.

"When I found out I was pregnant, I was so excited to give my baby a space of her own that was stimulating, inspiring and fun," this homeowner says.

The before was "builder-grade, plain, bland, boring," this homeowner says. The after is perfect for dimming the lights, curling up under a blanket, and pressing play on a good movie.

The fresh upgrades include $15 furniture feet, edge banding, black paint, and some contemporary brass hardware.

The previous owners made great small space-friendly decisions, and these two new proud new cabin owners took the project to the finish line.

This homeowner envisioned "a space that I could retreat to, disconnect, curl up with a magazine, and feel totally relaxed."

This homeowner's project cost her $0 because she used what she already had. But even if you had to buy all new supplies, your project total will come in under $100.

These homeowners took a value pack of MDF baseboards and made magic on their dining room walls.

We saw a lot of kitchen makeovers this year, but these 10 are among our very favorites for their clever design tricks, cool color schemes, and impressive DIYs.

What a difference marble makes!

"Everything in here was new, but it was builder-grade and looked pretty average," this homeowner says. But with some DIY touches, the new bathroom looks positively luxe.

In the latest episode of HGTV’s “Celebrity IOU".

A little paint and some art skills go a long way in this transformation.

Stuck on a project of your own? Let this intrepid DIYer's success inspire you to take it to the finish line.

Paint plus a little woodwork totally transform this once-uninspiring space.

This pro restorer used historic photos to help revive his 1960s aluminum trailer.