Before After

The original Craftsman details sold this DIYer on her home, but they needed some major restoration work.

AT has rounded up some of our favorite historic home transformations with painstakingly restored details, from massive fireplaces to pocket doors to grand entryways to of-the-era vintage light fixtures — plus some ghost stories to boot. From the 1870s to the 1950s, these homes bring history to life.

The footprint's the same size, but it looks so much brighter and bigger.

The after is 100 percent wow.

This speedy redo shows how you can work smarter, not harder.

A summery, stylish IKEA hack done in a day? Yes please.

"Oh it was BAD bad," the homeowner says of the electric-orange before.

The reno includes luxe touches like heated floors.

Instead of transforming a home for a friend or client, the Gaines decide to flip a property that they purchased to eventually put back on the market.

Some clever paint projects went a long way in this little bathroom.

When kitchens are being renovated, most of the attention goes to cabinets, floors, countertops, and backsplashes. But that doesn't mean that some of the quieter parts of a kitchen — like, say, pantry doors — can't have a moment to shine.

This color scheme is seriously energizing.

The after is full of sunshine (even when it's cloudy).

This record cabinet got a second chance with a stylish new look.

It was made up of two plywood rooms and a horse living space.

It's packed full of DIYs, too.

This makeover is landlord-friendly.

The coziness is unreal.

It uses a trendy material to make the old piece look brand new.

There were a lot of great projects last month, but five bright ideas stood out.

All it took was some paint and painter's tape!

Complete with a candy drawer and putting green!

It's an eyesore no more.

This 1935 bedroom got some of its vintage groove back.

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"Waking up in the space and watching the light filter in through the large windows has become a simple pleasure that I always relish," the homeowner says.

This kitchen may be mostly white, but it's still packed with personality.

This plain bedroom needed a revamp.

"Go for it! Have fun! It’s just paint" is officially a color month motto.

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The biggest impact came from a $500 DIY.

Be gone, gray.

The new finishes make it look bigger, even though it stayed the same size.

"I want to put on a flapper dress and drink a Sidecar," the homeowner says.

You can see this dining room from almost every point on the first floor, so it was important for the design to pack a punch.

Now, it looks much brighter and bigger — not to mention cleaner.

This is an easy curb appeal project you can copy for your own home, too.

This redo is proof that just changing up a paint color can do a lot to change the look and feel of a space.

"It no longer just blends, but makes a statement as soon as you walk in the door," the homeowner says.

The color helps liven up this 138-year-old living room.

Although hallways and entryways are meant for passing through, they definitely shouldn't be passed over when it comes to style.

Because sometimes one color isn't enough!

This full renovation is chock full of mid-century style (but with a modern twist).

A few small projects made a big difference.

The Chip and Joanna Gaines magic strikes again.

Two days of work, endless compliments.

These intrepid DIYers looked past the shag carpet to see the beauty beneath.

The DIY job cost literally a fraction of what they were quoted.

It's a Spanish, Mediterranean-inspired dream.

This redo features a smart hack that makes an old vanity look brand new.

All in, the project cost just $25.

The room was fine before, but a bit boring. A few BILLY shelves and a bit of DIY changed that.

It was covered in nail polish and scratches before, but some TLC cleaned it right up.

It took a little patience, but this DIY is totally copyable.

Need some color inspiration? These bright, bold, and creative redos are the best of the best.

The once-boring bathroom is now a compliment magnet.