Before After

It suits the historic vibes of the neighborhood perfectly.

Think: Terracotta plant pot!

But keeps the same layout!

“It feels considered, warm, and just a little bit fancy, and I love that,” the DIYer says.

It’s airy and ethereal.

The chunky wood details on the vanity give it a whole new look.

The balcony was becoming a collection spot “for old pots and dying plants,” says the homeowner.

It’s totally renter-friendly!

It even has a pool.

A pop of color makes a huge difference.

The 1956 house is a family heirloom.

It’s so dreamy!

Gingham glow-up loading!

A $100 DIY project that ties the whole space together? Yes, please.

“It’s not just pretty — it feels soulful,” the DIYer says.

It made me totally rethink white cabinetry.

Pavers, pea gravel, patio furniture, and potted plants to the rescue!

“Nothing about builder-grade finishes excited me,” the homeowner says.

The DIYer didn’t like the brown cabinets at first.

They look so much better after the makeover.

Every home should have a “happy hallway.”

There’s a clever headboard DIY project!

When the apartment owners moved in, they immediately got rid of the lime green walls.

Function came first, but style wasn’t forgotten.

There's wallpaper in an unexpected spot!

That’s not the only clever idea, either.

The sink is stunning.

Goodbye to the beige color palette and built-in desk.

This space looks so relaxing!

The pop of pink paint is a must-see.

The hidden drawer storage is ingenious.

The new look makes it feel bigger, too.

A disco ball in the kitchen? Sounds like a party!

It only took about a month!

The new tile is the star of the show.

The rich new paint color does some heavy lifting, but it’s not the only big change.

The cabinets! The natural light! The island!

The “after” is so charming.

The original kitchen felt “dark and very boxed in.”

The new wallpaper is a dreamy highlight.

“Before, it was just too gaping with all white,” the renter says.

Installing bricks was a first-time undertaking for this DIYer.

Greens and grays mesh perfectly.

Store-bought umbrellas in similar styles cost about $100 or more.

There’s zero paint!

I’m a renter who loves color, kitsch, and maximalism.

The IKEA hack picture rail might just be it.

The color palette was inspired by old Victorian homes in San Francisco.

The DIYers thought of every detail.

The renter didn't let her lease stop her from personalizing the kitchen.

Plus, there’s the coolest plant storage idea.

The renovation cost $15k, but my two favorite details are under $100.

The bedroom is in the upstairs add-on to a bungalow home.

See the Bronx apartment living room transform.

This IKEA hack is BTPW (better than pole wrap).

“I wanted to think differently about apartment balconies and kind of make mine feel like an additional room,” the DIYer says.

You don't need a ton of space to make a home library, and this project is proof.

I’m immediately copying the lighting hack in this living room makeover.

It’s dark, Parisian-inspired, and dreamy.

Here’s to maximizing vertical space.

Even though it has a window, this alcove always felt gloomy before.

The dining set is from Ethan Allen and belonged to the designer’s parents.

And it’s all thanks to some ambitious DIYers!

It’s the prettiest “cement box” I’ve ever seen.

The space looks “brand-new, without the effort and expense of installing a new kitchen,” the DIYer says.