DIY Home Projects

Food storage, but make it chic.

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

Plus, you can choose any color of the rainbow.

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 fireplace is now a focal point, not an eyesore.

It adds the perfect soft glow.

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

It’s giving “mirrorball” vibes.

“Don’t ignore the small spaces,” this DIYer says. “Our entrance is now a lot more welcoming.”

“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.

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

Don’t waste money on brand-new versions of these items.

You can use things you already have!

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

Pool noodles FTW.

It’s ingenious.

You have to see where she put wallpaper!

You just need a simple household item you might already have.

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

Don’t let the cold weather dampen your spirits. Use it to chill your spirits, instead!

The staircase is now a talking point.

A former cabinet door can become a floating shelf, art frame, or even a custom headboard.

The vision was deVOL on a budget.

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

Get a custom closet at a non-custom price.

It’s one of the most-hacked IKEA products.

The “after” fits a desk and built-in bookcases, and it sleeps two.

So simple, so affordable, so cute.

It helps hide an eyesore.

Bonus: It's affordable, too!

“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.

For under $1,000!

This home office makeover uses color-drenching — with a twist.

“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.

“The new space just brings me so much joy, and I actually love being in my bathroom now,” the DIYer says.

It didn't fit my family before — but I made it work for us by using materials I already had.

“I love that I didn't have to do a gut renovation in order to create something completely different,” the renter says.

It’s way more functional now.

I’ll definitely be doing this again!

“I’m on a journey to cook more and use Uber Eats a little less,” this renter says — and now she has a kitchen where that can happen.

They even removed the upper cabinets!

“All the sudden, it felt like a proper kitchen and not just a rental with a hodgepodge of random cabinets and appliances,” the homeowner says.

“It’s a much warmer and cozier space now,” the DIYer says.

“My design style has evolved, and I have grown to love timeless, vintage vibes with moody colors,” the DIYer says.

So much potential!

The renter decided to lean in to the features her apartment came with.