B A Hometypes Apartment

"Why spend a ton of money on a new dresser when a little paint is all it needs?" this DIYer asks.

Bookworms and plant parents alike will love this redo.

"There is life after the boob light," this DIYer says — and there's proof in her super contemporary, streamlined "after."

The new kitchen is zero percent dreary.

This retro kitchen redo keeps the cabinets but switches the color scheme.

A piece of furniture made in a day for less than $350 total? Yes please.

You don't need all new furniture to get a new look.

"I knew I wanted to give it a comfortable and practical look: modern-meets-retro," this renter says of her fun revamped kitchen.

It's totally understandable if you think living in a rental apartment means you're pretty much stuck with the bathroom you've got. However, if you're willing to get creative, you can absolutely give this space a reversible, renter-friendly upgrade.

It's a two-in-one space!

"With a bit of creativity and some resourcefulness, you can revamp a space in a few days with DIY," the owner of this apartment says.

Classic meets contemporary in this stylish bedroom makeover.

The room looks unrecognizable and is much more multi-functional.

This vintage hutch was a diamond in the (gummy, painted over) rough.

Attention to detail is what makes this affordable bathroom makeover so great.

The biggest splurges were a glam new light fixture and rug — but they were totally worth it.

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

The vanity is the star of the show in this sophisticated redo.

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

Have an awkward, unusable spot in your own home? Let this project inspire you to make the most of it.

The project took one weekend to complete and includes a crafty personal touch.

Like many great renovation projects, this one started with a fresh coat of white paint.

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

You know the saying: One person's trash is another one's DIY project in the making.

My wanderlust inspired a whole new look for my boring white bedroom.

This color scheme is seriously energizing.

It uses a trendy material to make the old piece look brand new.

A few small projects made a big difference.

The dramatic hue makes the whole space look warmer and more welcoming.

Some smart DIYs help this bedroom feel bright and welcoming (and fit for an adult).

The before? Nice. But the after? Stunning.

A few small tweaks made this space more stylish (and less distracting).

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

Watch this bathroom go from blah to bold.

It's helped make it a joyful place to spend time.

"I realized I was letting perfect get in the way of good," the DIYer says. "Once I let go of that it was freeing."

Best part? The changes are renter-friendly, too.

They're renter-friendly, too.

This DIY update looks totally high-end.

The "after" is completely unrecognizable, in the best way possible.

This renter got tired of staring at a plain wall, so she DIYed it beautiful.

They're unrecognizable now.

Secondhand finds look first-rate in this dining nook transformation.

You'll want to paint your cabinets when you see this makeover.

Here's proof that little changes add up to big results.

This smart DIY keeps all the comfort of a standard office chair, but makes it way more stylish.

This redo features a smart trick for unsightly medicine cabinets.

A few smart changes make this bathroom look way bigger and brighter.

All the upgrades are renter-friendly, to boot.

This project brings the sunshine inside.

This redo proves that you can squeeze a work space in anywhere.

Small changes make a huge impact here.

Yes, FREE.

No one will be sad to see those beige cabinets go.

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 got tired of my boring "blank slate" dining room—so I made it a colorful haven.

No half-hearted gallery walls here!

A few small tweaks totally transform this dull bathroom.

This kitchen goes from plain to punchy with a few low-budget tweaks.

Spending more time at home was just the inspiration I needed to give my so-so bathroom a refresher.

These stairs just leveled up—by a lot!

So much of this redo uses things that were already in the room—the ultimate budget hack.

The wallpaper will give you serious heart-eyes.