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The hidden drawer storage is ingenious.

The cabinets! The natural light! The island!

The original kitchen felt “dark and very boxed in.”

Greens and grays mesh perfectly.

The IKEA hack picture rail might just be it.

See the Bronx apartment living room transform.

The dining set is from Ethan Allen and belonged to the designer’s parents.

And it’s all thanks to some ambitious DIYers!

It’s the prettiest “cement box” I’ve ever seen.

“We needed more storage and more space. And perhaps a bit more glam!" the homeowner says.

The new backsplash is so clever.

Before, the kitchen was closed-off with shutter-style doors.

Read more about the gut reno process.

“It was a diamond in the rough," the homeowner says.

The paint color is enveloping.

“I really wanted the space to feel unique and tied to my cultural roots,” the homeowner says.

The new shelving racks up major compliments.

This interior decorator is allergic to white walls.

It’s stylish and space-savvy.

The “before” was “a 1990s hodgepodge of design choices.”

“I was excited to bring this kitchen up to code and bring it life and a personality,” the DIYer says.

This homeowner’s painting advice is “to be chaotic.” Find out why.

I wanted to stay true to my personal design style outside, too.

The homeowner wanted to minimize waste in her kitchen transformation.

Upgrading the cabinets made a huge difference.

The paint color is a must-see.

I employed a few low-lift changes that made all the difference in the snug-but-functional cook space.

“If you find something secondhand that's one-of-a kind, act fast.” this DIYer says.

Secondhand finds complete the kitchen.

You've got to see the dazzling herringbone backsplash!

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

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.

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

It hadn't been updated since the 1940s!

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

The hand-built vanity is so cool.

And it’s storage-packed with 22 drawers!

“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.

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.

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

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

The "after" is so colorful.

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.

The "after" has completely stunning countertops.

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.

“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.

“We love that our kitchen is bright, happy, spacious, and effective when it comes to storage,” the homeowner says.

This DIY project was a labor of love.

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

“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.

The facelift brought the space into the 21st century but honored the homeowner's love of vintage.

The new shower is everything.

It’s renter-friendly!

“I don’t like anything too plain or without character in my home,” this apartment dweller says.

The quirkier the better, according to the homeowners.

The cabinets had been pristinely maintained by the previous owners but were still looking pretty dated.

The transformation brings the outdoors in.

The homeowners were intent on increasing storage in the kitchen.

What exactly is bobbin detailing? See this transformation to find out!

The “after” has mid-century modern touches.

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