DIY Home Projects

Her 100-year-old condo had a traditional dining room that wasn’t being used to its full potential. A custom, dramatic Murphy bed changed everything.

The result is beautiful, bright, and airy — and has enough space for two people to cook at the same time.

There's no paint on the cabinets — but there is paint in another unexpected space.

This project is the ultimate cross between style and function.

This dream bathroom was once an unused bedroom, and now it has a bold color palette and original fireplace feature.

"There are still a few stray big toy items that cannot fit in the drawers or cabinets, but overall it has the perfect mix of functionality, open space, and design I was craving," the homeowner says of the "After."

These pro-approved tips are perfect for renters.

The after features one of this year's trendiest paint colors.

The new tile shower is a total game-changer.

Not every project needs to be a days-long ordeal — sometimes, all you need is a little time to make a big change.

Inspired by her client’s project and her dark green IKEA curtains, photographer Meghan Beierle-O’Brien decided to finally make her and her husband’s primary bedroom a place she wanted to be.

Knocking out a wall makes it feel way bigger, too, though the footprint stayed pretty much the same.

"You can do big things with a small budget!" this homeowner says of her 100% DIYed new kitchen.

This 1921 cottage had a tiny, 75-square-foot kitchen that needed a little TLC. After finding a charming cast iron sink, Alison O’Reilly knew exactly what to DIY — a beautiful sink combination with her antique Hoosier cabinet.

Now, it feels brighter and bigger (even though it's still the same size).

Here's proof that little changes add up to big results.

Fresh paint, new brass hardware, and a geometric wall mural give this main-level bathroom a new lease on life — and all at an affordable price.

Here's proof that paint can change the whole vibe of a kitchen.

This kitchen went from drab to dreamy.

"People can’t believe it’s IKEA," this DIYer says of her expensive-looking "after."

A color consultant discovered a bright cobalt blue Victorian fireplace boarded up in her 1890s home office — and it pulled the whole room together.

The new scalloped shelving is a must-see!

No walls were lost in this redo, but lots of light was gained.

When this couple moved in, they redid the guest bathroom with a geometric accent wall. Years later, they’ve learned a thing or two and decided to redo the space with bold, colorful details — completely DIYed.

The new color combos in the "after" are bold and unexpected but well-reasoned and well-executed.

The new terracotta-and-blue color scheme is like instant sunshine.

It's the first of its kind for the brand.

This vintage hutch was a diamond in the (gummy, painted-over) rough.

Working with her landlord’s permission, she made five simple swaps that changed everything about her kitchen.

This IKEA classic shows its versatility once again with a gorgeous, expensive-looking transformation.

An aunt created a brand-new, totally cute and chic bedroom for her niece that can change as her style and interests change.

The fireplace redo will make you do a double-take.

New tile (and paint that looks like tile) completely transform this once-dated space.

Goodbye, blue laminate countertops from the '80s.

Artist Maggie Beckett already had her dream NYC apartment. But when her husband moved in, the space needed an update to reflect both of their personalities. Their tiny bedroom with no closet space was the perfect place to experiment with an IKEA PAX DIY nook and landscape mural.

This bathroom has the ultimate DIY solutions for concealing ugly tile.

The homeowners kept their budget under $2,300 by selling their old furniture, sourcing budget-friendly new finds, and doing some of the work themselves.

The space is way more organized now.

An all-gray living room had no privacy, but the interior designer, Rainbow Shaker, created a colorful, sun-lit space with privacy for a London-based family.

This bathroom went from "blah" to "ahhhhh."

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

This DIYer was inspired by fond memories of the passed-down camper from when she was a child.

If you need inspiration for an easy, done-in-a-day furniture refresh, read on.

After getting a quote for $15,000, Bre Okoren decided to DIY the patio to fit her $2,000 budget. She loved hosting friends and family, and wanted to recreate a space that offered warmth and connection.

All in, the project cost just $25.

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

You'll want to paint your cabinets when you see this makeover.

"My three goals were to make the room fancy, fun, and functional, and I believe that I achieved all three," this DIYer says — the perfect trio for a formal-meets-family-friendly dining room.

It takes just a few minutes (and no tools!).

"I knew I wanted to give it a comfortable and practical look: modern-meets-retro," this renter says of her fun revamped kitchen.

First-time homeowners transformed their 1800s Italianate home and color-drenched the dining room after extensive research to find a historically accurate color. They used a bold Roman Clay shade that they later found out was original to the house’s dining room, too — making it meant to be.

The piece was falling apart when this first-time DIYer got her hands on it.