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Homeowner Emily wanted a project — but at first, the work ahead was daunting.

This rental apartment before Madeline Warshaw moved in was “sad, drab, landlord special.” Not anymore!

Dalton and Dave transformed their blank, white shoebox of an apartment with art and vintage treasures.

Interior designer and stylist Justin Coakley and his partner, Zunaid, renovated this 1930s property, creating a more open-plan feel by taking down walls and converting a loft into a bedroom with incredible walk-in wardrobe.

Emilia and her husband had a tight budget for these renovations, which is why they did most of the labor themselves.

See photos of this 388-square-foot Warsaw, Poland, apartment that uses color in a minimal, Parisian-inspired way.

Tour a two-bedroom Edinburgh rental apartment with huge windows and built-in floor-to-ceiling mirrors.

This prop stylist’s apartment went from a “vintage California cottage” vibe to an “eclectic contemporary space.”

You can expect a lot of interior inspiration from this clever content creator.

“When you walk into historic buildings, they feel like they have a soul, and ultimately, that's what I want for our home,” homeowner Amber Northcutt says.

Garima and her husband have always loved vintage elements and English cottages, and transformed their New Delhi apartment in a way that was both functional and under budget.

Decorator Barbara Campbell isn’t a “white wall” person; instead she insists on being surrounded by “uplifting, welcoming color.”

Guests might have to take their shoes off (depending on how sandy their feet are!).

Liz Kallembach and her husband spent seven years DIYing this old farmhouse and filling it with vintage finds.

This family has updated paint colors and sourced antique and vintage items to make their older house a home.

“My home is my sanctuary,” renter and mom of three kids Lisa Miller says.

The homeowners admit that they DIYed quite "literally everything except for any electrical or plumbing needs."

Honestly you'll forget you're even in New York City thanks to this apartment's chic floral pattern mixing.

Maria-Elena Stellas and her husband have rented this 800-square-foot, one-bedroom apartment in New York City for one year.

Impressively, Emily built the DIY bookshelf while six months pregnant, having never “built anything bigger than IKEA furniture before.”

Designer Dan Mazzarini “inherited a real ‘before,’” with this apartment that needed major structural and system updates. “Plumbing, electrical, lights, kitchen, bath, floors, closets … really everything.”

Ashley literally mapped out every square inch of her home to curate the best layout

The large home might be over 100 years old, but the husband-and-wife team did a beautiful job with the restoration, adding bold personality to the rooms but also respecting the home's history.

When designing their space, Scott Csoke follows a Dorothy Draper quote: “If it feels right, it is right.”

Instead of doing a full-blown renovation, Diana Yen decided to make changes room-by-room.

This cozy home is gorgeous all year round, but peaks in autumn and winter seasons.

Kate O'Phalen, her husband, their three kids, and a dog all live full-time in this organized, cozy, bohemian, and colorful RV.

This home sits on an acre lot in town and has river access, backyard neighbors, a garden, and a sweeping balcony.

See how the kitchen, dining room nook, bookshelf, and more have been beautifully updated in this colorful 1920s cottage in Sydney.

This 1930s semi is being renovated slowly by a family with an organic modern style and penchant for musical references.

“We have spent the last year-and-a-half working on it completely by ourselves, one DIY challenge at a time,” homeowner Hayley Blythe says. “I love the bright, airy, calming spaces we have created over time.”

Megan Krieman, a photo stylist, has called this small Manhattan apartment (and stunning terrace) home for 20 years.