Before After

I wanted to give the beige and brown bathroom with chrome finishes a style boost — plus make it functional for my growing family.

You've got to see the dazzling herringbone backsplash!

It looks completely different — for under $5,000.

“I’m pretty sure this kitchen hasn’t seen an update since Beyoncé went solo,” the homeowner says.

The home was built in the 1830s.

They even discovered a whole new doorway hidden in the walls.

The home was formerly used as a college rental, so the kitchen had “dingy” and “grubby” vibes going in.

Mixing up your signature cocktail just got way more stylish.

“There really was nothing I liked about this room,” the homeowner says of the “before.”

The pops of gold are great!

It was so much easier than I thought it would be.

It hadn't been updated since the 1940s!

“It feels calm and inviting,” the DIYer says.

The makeover cost $3,000!

There's a design feature inspired by the London Tube.

For about $30, you’ll have a textured piece that looks far more expensive.

“I find myself staring at this corner from time to time,” the DIYer says of the “after.” (In a good way!)

The hand-built vanity is so cool.

And it’s storage-packed with 22 drawers!

This white nightstand’s makeover required 7(!) layers of green paint.

“I learned a lot about colors and textures [and] how to make smaller areas feel bigger,” the homeowner says.

The homeowners had just one request: Bring on the color.

The “before” is straight out of the '70s.

The bathrooms go from “dungeon-like” and dirty to dramatically stylish.

“It was extra important to me to make it a place I loved,” this renter says of her apartment.

This bathroom makeover is an antique-lover’s dream with wallet-friendly finds!

“The whole kitchen is now a statement piece that is also fun and very functional,” the apartment owner says.

And it was budget-friendly!

The “dated and boring” kitchen gets an airy and beachy vibe.

“The fireplace wall was very empty” before, the homeowner says.

Reinvent a go-to classic.

A big life change called for a color change — and a cozy spot to land each night.

The wallpaper is so whimsical — and in a clever, cost-effective spot.

It’s the perfect balance of spacious and cozy.

The kitchen wasn’t expanded, but the space is now used in a much smarter way.

“I loved the concrete floors, 13-foot-high ceilings … and that it was a pretty neutral canvas to work with,” the renter says. “I did not love all the gray and the super-white walls.”

See how much the 80-square-foot space changes.

Goodbye, peeling floors.

“The bathroom really needed some updating and more personality,” the homeowner says.

See how I gave my 35-square-foot studio kitchen a makeover.

The "after" is so colorful.

It’s so bright and beautiful — even with white cabinets!

“We wanted it to feel happy and inviting, without feeling overwhelming,” the DIYer says.

The new layout allows for more prep surfaces and for bar seating.

See the full cost breakdown.

This maximalist DIYer never thought she'd use white paint, but she made it work with her style.

Read how to install peel-and-stick wallpaper in a bathroom and keep moisture away. (It’s doable!)

The "after" has completely stunning countertops.

Plus peel-and-stick wallpaper!

Every little detail counts.

You have to see where she put wallpaper!

The vintage fixtures actually resell for a lot of money on eBay right now.

The staircase is now a talking point.

The vision was deVOL on a budget.

The wood cabinets stayed the same, but they look meant-to-be in this kitchen now.

“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.