DIY Home Projects

These DIYs will floor you

Last year Danielle picked up a vintage settee for $50 and, with her mom as co-pilot, wanted to take it on as her first foray into upholstery. She was conflicted about the fabric to use: something modern and bold or something more traditional? Readers chimed in, many urging her to have it professionally recovered instead of trying it herself and the majority of readers advised going with a classic print and color for the fabric. Did she take either piece of advice?… No and yes!

Sponge painting, but make it FASHION.

If your love for all things Scandi is still going strong, these ideas are for you!

In this day and age, we often post photos to Facebook or Instagram and then forget all about them. But with so many clever ways to display printed pictures around the house, why not round up your favorite photos and start decorating?

This little fairytale house will make you want to be a kid again.

You won't even believe it's the same kitchen.

This bright, welcoming redo is fireplace goals.

Ok, yes, strong claim—but wait until you see it.

Frustrated by to-the-trade fabrics? Then this one's for you.

Bye, dirty carpet and crumbly ceiling tiles. Hi, dream destination.

You can barely tell it's the same space!

The new bedroom and bathroom are a little fresh, a little funky, a lot stylish.

Give your hammer a rest. These projects are paint-only, so no tools needed!

These are pretty clever.

Keep a home repair kit and you'll save LOTS of future headaches.

Let these bold changes inspire you.

Jeff Goldblum would go wild for these adorable little made-over nightstands.

Neutral colors and minimalist style? We're relaxed just LOOKING at this bedroom refresh.

For those of us (hi, me) who like our chores to feel a little less chore-y.

So quick! So cheap! So EASY!

A wall full of built-in bookshelves is a bookworm's dream! Bit Karie Frost didn't love about it: the white paint job, which—while nice enough—made the wear-and-tear of the decades-old wood more obvious.

You don't have to deal with a shaky dinner! This is one to-do that's easy to tackle.

Let this DIY built-in bar get you in the renovating spirit.

*Blink blink blink.* Yes, it's the same dining room!

I learned this fabulous little party trick when I was a school teacher years ago and have been showing other folks how to do it for years.

You'll barely recognize the befores.

Hello, 1995? We're here to give your beige tile back.

This guest bedroom has tons of charm (and your new favorite IKEA hack).

One great way to get the look, without the high price tag.

This is proof that you can make a serious transformation on a tiny budget.

Some clever DIYing turned this bathroom into a space you won't even recognize.

Lime green: great for slime, not always so great for cabinets.

It's the stuff of Scandi-modern dreams.

These planters only look $$$.

It’s not a hobbit house but that’s about the only quality missing from this gorgeous residence Elijah Wood recently put on the market.

Tired: Scuffed wood veneer. Wired: This geometric makeover.

A few high-impact, low-cost swaps totally transform this builder-basic bathroom.

Brick veneer plus DIY art makes for one fresh hangout space.

This retro look is so chic—and super easy to make yourself.

Happy Terrazzo-ween!

Talk about a budget upgrade!

Three easy rules will keep you from saying goodbye to your favorite chair too soon.

As this homeowner says, "paint, elbow grease, and lack of fear are my secret weapons!"

One UK couple DIYed the meh away, and might make you want to paint your tub orange.

From toe kicks to pendant lights, this kitchen's a total DIY job with seriously impressive results—all under $5k!

A layout switcheroo plus some fresh new finishes made this bathroom way more spacious and relaxing.

When it comes to storing plants, books, mementos, and more, any little piece of wall will do—think: above doors, over toilets, or even tucked into a tiny corner.

When Georgia natives Sarah and Ryan moved into their two-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, they knew they wanted to give the bare white walls a custom treatment. Inspiration struck as Sarah was browsing—where else?—Reddit.

Andrea did the $250 Challenge: a 6-week project that involved transforming one room in your home on a $250 budget.

This beige-on-brown bathroom wasn't pretty, and it definitely wasn't practical.

This kitchen went from dark and dim to bold and bright—all for only $600.

Your sneakers deserve better than a pile at the door! Take organization inspiration from one of these awesome custom-made setups.

See ya, '70s-style mirrored doors. Wallpaper and paint pair up to make this closet way more fun.

What to do when your kitchen's perfectly fine but also just fine? Roll out the wallpaper and grab some paintbrushes, of course.

Got a rental in need of a kitchen facelift? No problem!

Perfect for fall: A comfy DIY book nook, done on the cheap. Dreamy!

When Eric Skyta first toured his San Francisco studio, he saw a messy, outdated space filled with peeling linoleum floors and peeling paint. But he says he saw something else, too: potential.

Sometimes it's not about how much space you have, it's about how you use it. Max out your storage with one of these low-cost tricks—one of them is totally free!

After a year of living with their new build's plain white living room, Olivia and her boyfriend Tom were ready to fill their space with color and personality.

New tile, paint, and lighting help this fireplace say, "hi, fall!"

You know what they say: the best home transformations come when the "before" photo looks like it came straight from a horror film (and if they don't say it, they should!).

Creating a gallery wall is possible even if you're on a major budget—it's all about showcasing your personality, memories, and creativity all at once.

First-time homeowners Nick and Sarah Wissinger bought their home in 2016 and, after having only rented apartments before, were grateful to finally be able to decorate in a way that felt like them. Their plain-Jane master bedroom gave them the perfect opportunity.

Like many half baths, Jo Char's powder room is tiny and windowless. Logically, she initially went with a light wall color, but all that did was make the room feel "sterile and anemic," she writes.

Myra McKeon's kitchen was, well, totally fine. "The before was functional and by all means great," she writes. "The style of the kitchen would be liked by most, but it just wasn't my particular style."

Last month, we featured a Melbourne apartment tour that won over readers with its rainbow headboard, above. Most fun sleeping spot ever? Or *ever* ever?