B A Hometypes Apartment

The new shower is everything.

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

The homeowners were intent on increasing storage in the kitchen.

There are so many clever small-space solutions.

The goal was to make the kitchen a “happier place to cook.”

Everything has a place now.

The IKEA hack really elevates it.

The vibe goes from standard and builder-grade to The Standard Hotel.

“If you’ve lived in an apartment for over two or three years, I always say change something so it feels fresh,” this renter says.

“I am a lover of color. I detest bland spaces,” this apartment dweller says. “The brighter the better. Color lifts my mood.”

The new paint looks nice at any time of day.

“I feel like I am in a Parisian cafe every day,” the DIYer says.

“If you feel like a color change needs to be done, don’t be afraid!” this DIYer says.

The 96-square-foot kitchen kept the same layout but got a major upgrade.

After a makeover, a “too shiny” cabinet gives a living room an unexpected pop of color.

The original floor was "very 2000s," the renter says.

Storage was a priority for the “after.”

And it’s renter-friendly!

“It has a sophisticated European flavor now,” the DIYer says of the “after.”

A little expertise goes a long way.

“It looks a lot more expensive than it was,” the DIYer says.

This DIYer’s advice? “Don't be afraid to go bold.”

And the peel-and-stick countertops look so good.

The crown molding is perfection!

“It was so much easier than I anticipated,” the renter says.

It's an extension of the home.

Plus, it features the perfect paint color to blend old and new.

Turns out, tuning your living room into a cozy oasis doesn't require any paint.

“Don't be put off if a room feels small,” this apartment owner says.

My goal was to turn the cluttered room into a spacious, manageable, and intentional space for the entire family.

There are countless shades of pink.

It's perfect for maximalists!

Consider this one way to interpret expensive wallpaper. The after is unrecognizable.

This apartment dweller was envisioning something more spacious and spa-like.

This renter made big use of her small square footage.

The IKEA hack took 120 small wooden pieces!

The “after” has “Tulum-inspired, upscale hotel vibes."

The floors are a must-see!

The “after” is so dreamy and lush.

See how this condo kitchen gets a sleek upgrade for a little over $7,000. Cabinet paint makes a major difference.

It’s the perfect work-from-home and welcome-home spot.

The lounger DIY project is so smart.

The pièce de résistance is the DIY limewash brick wall.

Wait until you see their backsplash!

And it looks so chic!

"This is my happy place!" the DIYer says of the "after."

“Wiping away literal years of city dust and grime was an immediate improvement,” the renter says.

This kitchen transformation is a maximalist dream.

The 95-square-foot kitchen redo keeps the same footprint but makes much smarter use of the space.

Plus, the dated brown cabinets get a bold paint job.

The cabinet was free from Facebook Marketplace (but now it looks like a designer piece!).

It goes from builder-grade rental to totally bespoke bathroom — and they’ll still get their deposit back!

For just $1,200!

The makeover goes all-in on the color blue.

See how a voiceover artist transformed a closet into her dream workspace.

Plus, there’s a wallet-friendly hack for adding some vintage charm back.

And the bold color is a must-see.

All it took was a can of paint and some elevated hardware.

The bedroom evolved in phases.

Fluted texture and colorful knobs add even more flair.

The after feels like "being inside a Himalayan salt lamp,” the homeowner says.

The DIY cabinet pulls — plus other renter-friendly upgrades — are a must-see.

“I was looking for ways to get the elevated look for a fraction of the cost,” the DIYer says of her burl wood inspo.

The new dining room looks like it could come from an episode of "The Jetsons."

Yes, it’s possible to make your rental’s white walls look chic without painting them.

Bored with your home design? A kitchen makeover can make all the difference. Think outside the box and take inspiration from these stunning transformations as you dream up your next renovation.

I wanted it to be all couch, pillows, and patterns.

Paint is the ultimate problem solver in this 100-square-foot kitchen.

“This sun-soaked nook has lived MANY lives,” the homeowner says.

“The cloffice makes me feel like I'm on Sex and the City!” the DIYer says.

The “movie theater or bowling alley” carpeting didn’t go — it provided bold inspo.

It had been vacant for nearly a decade before the current homeowners moved in.