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The "before" bathroom was formerly used as a dormitory bathroom, if you can believe it. (And based on the pictures, you probably can.)

Goodbye, soffits. Hello, custom-looking kitchen for less.

The existing beadboard feels totally new in the "after" — and so do those one dingy-looking floors.

"We made the dream of a bright, light bathroom come true," the homeowner says.

A cool new media console + room-brightening details = one gorgeous living room.

The new tile in the bathroom looks like it's always been there.

Before, it was barely able to fit one person. Now, it can seat plenty of guests.

"It didn’t take a lot of effort to create such a noticeable change," this homeowner, pro organizer, and near-constant laundry-doer says.

A layout tweak and a big color change totally transform this kitchen.

Updated surroundings give the existing fixtures a lot more shine.

Small touches, like a brass sconce and gold mantel mirror, create the perfect blend of vintage and modern.

These are the home makeovers that surprised, inspired, and delighted Apartment Therapy staffers.

The basement is now home to a TV and gaming area, a ping-pong zone, a workout corner, and a utility room.

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

These makeovers will inspire you to pick up a paintbrush in 2022.

This hard-working space deserves a little design love, too.

These 10 entryway makeovers will inspire you to look at your home with fresh eyes.

The natural wood shines in its new surroundings.

These homeowners and renters employed changes big and small to create their dream bathrooms.

These 10 bedroom makeovers impressed editors the most this year.

The designer-homeowner used a pop of color in an unexpected place.

These creative makeovers were seriously inspiring.

The reno makes everything look bigger and brighter, but still has mid-century charm fitting of a mid-century house.

The redo turned a "meh" sleep space into a dreamy retreat.

The new space has enough room for two islands. Yes, two!

It went from overwhelmingly blue to a cool and modern green, black, and white.

The new space feels lots bigger, even though it's the same size as before.

The remodeled bathroom features a few small-space tricks you'll want to borrow.

After years of neglect, one couple gave this 1958 trailer the TLC it needed.

This porch is lighter, brighter, and better than ever.

These jaw-dropping renos bring all the good kind of drama.

And more stylish! The blue and white DIY tile is a must-see.

The space features glimpses of the original brick, which runs three layers deep.

This ambitious overhaul took seven months and came with a $185,000 price tag.

The original kitchen was an incohesive mash-up of black granite countertops, poorly painted white cabinets, brushed nickel hardware, and several shades of beige.

It all comes together with the perfect pink peel-and-stick wallpaper.

Sixteen weeks of hard work turn a cramped kitchen with a strange layout into a sleek cooking and dining area full of modern touches.

"It reminds me of a five-star hotel," the homeowner says.

The new room is filled with character.

The footprint's the same size, but it looks so much brighter and bigger.

"Oh it was BAD bad," the homeowner says of the electric-orange before.

The reno includes luxe touches like heated floors.

This color scheme is seriously energizing.

Be gone, gray.

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

This redo is proof that just changing up a paint color can do a lot to change the look and feel of a space.

This full renovation is chock full of mid-century style (but with a modern twist).

This DIY-filled bathroom has "Ralph Lauren's yacht" vibes.

The tub, toilet, and standing shower are seriously dreamy.

The homeowners didn't need to knock down a wall for this reno — in fact, they put one up.

The homeowners wanted somewhere that was comfy enough to hang out all the time, but still elegant.

This bathroom reno has tons of DIY elements, including a Facebook Marketplace dresser-turned-vanity.

Nearly every part of this bathroom got a modern-looking refresh.

Not all closets are created equal. This redo swapped a cluttered one for something way more practical (and beautiful).

Even with nothing in it, this space felt dark and cramped — but a cheerful redo made it feel more spacious and inviting.

Taking down a wall between the kitchen and dining areas made a world of difference.

Paint, wallpaper, and perfect fit furniture all work together to make this dining room a stunner.

No matter how clean, the before always looked a little dirty. But the after is a total 180.

The renovation pumps up the charm in this teeny 1943 kitchen.

A highlight? The new DIY mirror-as-art.

The whole condo now has boho black and white vibes.

You don't need to carve out a skylight to bring in the feeling of daylight.

This bathroom goes from beige to bold.

This redo sacrifices a less-than-functional mudroom, with gorgeous results.

From "shades of brown" to bright and cheerful.

An unfortunate plumbing incident was the catalyst this bathroom needed for a total overhaul.

There's a gem hiding under all those stickers.

More stylish? Check. More functional? Check. More spacious? That, too.

It took a lot of "woman-power" the homeowners say, but the end results are worth it.