Living Room

One major difference? Uncovering the original hardwood floors beneath that carpet.

It's still only just 280 square feet, but feels so much bigger.

Many of this year’s living room before and afters were sparked by the previous space not being used to its fullest potential. With a little bit of love and rearranging (and a fresh coat of paint), these transformations prove that a living room redo is within reach—and possibly cheaper than you thought.

This totally free activity was fun for our entire family.

One word: fireplace!

A big risk pays off in this living room.

A good indication that a room needs a redo is the realization that you're not using it to its full potential.

Cozy season is here, which means it's the perfect time to refresh living spaces—and that goes double when there's a fireplace involved.

Let this brave transformation inspire you.

This project brings the sunshine inside.

A smart design trick helps this living room look even bigger, without changing size.

It's completely unrecognizable from the dingy before.

Simple stock wood, a nail gun, and some paint took this living room to the next level!

The 12-foot-by-15-foot room didn't even change size.

Here's proof that just a few hours of work can yield a seriously big return.

"We had to get creative with our finishes to get the look we wanted but for less," the homeowner says.

You'll want to steal the high-contrast color scheme for your own space.

Here's proof that you don't have to bust down a wall to brighten up a dark space.

I am beyond thrilled with the result of my Style Cure and today I share my “after” photos! We went from a gloomy, unused, unfinished sunroom to a bright, open, and warm lounge area and office. There are so many elements in this new space that make me extremely happy, but just the fact that I can edit the photos for this post while sitting at a real desk in front of cheerful windows is enough to send me over the moon.

Atmosphere is the je ne sais quoi ingredient to interiors. You can’t really put your finger on it and it’s not really something you can buy in a box to add to your home. But it’s the thing that differentiates a great home from just a good one, and it’s the thing that makes guests want to stay and linger in your home as long as possible. How do you get it (or make your existing atmosphere even better)? Well the answer to that isn’t easy.

This DIY redo makes the whole living room shine—but the fireplace is a real standout.

This renter left no detail undone.