B A Hometypes House

Wait until you see the new lighting.

Talk about bang for your buck.

$200 goes a long way in transforming this dim bathroom.

Who says you can't have both style and function?

Something old, something new, something gifted, and a couple things green.

Bye, beige!

Spoiler: The pink carpet goes.

"Most of the stuff we own is cooking and baking supplies, so we knew we would either have to majorly downsize or do something about the kitchen space," says the owner.

Yes, that cost includes a toilet, vanity, shower, and more.

No, we didn't forget any zeros in that total.

The secret to how it's done? Paint, of course!

Four different paint colors make this entryway a happy and welcoming spot.

The before featured a shower ceiling covered in mold and a toilet that made the whole house stink. The after is a SERIOUS upgrade.

A book lover's dream: cozy, warm, inviting, and with TONS of storage.

Carpeted bathrooms? Very un-groovy.

Full ingredients list? Paint, hardware, accessories, and creativity.

This unique-but-still-classic shape will win you over.

We should mention: This is a total DIY job.

As this homeowner says, "a little goes a long way when transforming a small space."

Three cheers for clever uses of boring things!

The after is a serious "wow."

When it comes to old house living, the best renovations are the ones that bring out the already-existing beauty.

No paint required!

The project took two years, but that patience helped save a lot of money.

After no updates in at least 35 years, this living room was ready to shine.

Bye, mauve carpet!

You'll want to give all your shelves an ombre paint job after seeing these.

These homeowners got their keys at 4 p.m. on a Friday, and by 6 p.m. had already started tearing out the carpet.

This curb appeal update has lots of doable ideas.

All the inspo you need to wallpaper your kitchen.

From junk storage to productivity haven.

This DIY kitchen redo is full of smart savings.

This budget bedroom has some super smart ideas.

The wallpaper will make you gasp.

Cubbies! Hooks! Baskets! This entryway's small, but it's got it all.

This black-and-white redo is totally DIYable.

Knocking out a wall made this space way more inviting.

The hodgepodge craft space got a major glow up that made it way more functional, too.

There was a lot of pretty stuff hiding under all that beige paint!

The before stunk—literally. But the after is a dream!

Paint gets another point in the "W" column.

The faux daybed is VERY smart.

You won't see the after coming!

"It's a low-cost project that can change the look and vibe of a room completely," says the homeowner.

Honestly? I'd live in this nursery.

You'll want to steal the new cabinet color ASAP.

The "new" counters will wow you.

The "after" is bringing max coziness.

You'll never buy an off-the-shelf desk again.

Sometimes your favorites from an old space just don't translate to the new one—furniture looks out of place, or colors have a different feel in the different lighting.

Pick just one to copy in your own laundry room, or try them all.

Wait until you see the ceiling.

You've never seen subway tile look so moody (in the best way).

You won't even recognize this space in the after.

It's a little last century, a little this century, and a lot stylish.

This project has seriously impressive results.

One of them is a removable wallpaper that will knock your socks off.

A redo of a 1912 home's galley kitchen makes room for bold pattern.

Open, airy, with farmhouse flair? Count us in.

The after is SERIOUSLY dreamy.

Caution: Serious plant envy ahead.

This is one small budget, big impact transformation.

This DIY gut job yielded seriously impressive results.

The "after" is a whole lot brighter, but still exactly right for this 140-year-old house.

The after's lighter, brighter, and way more modern.

This mini mudroom is max-chic.

Better yet? It took just a weekend.

This budget makeover is full of smart tricks.

Yes, really.

The after is seriously chic, but still colorful and fun.

It's literally unrecognizable.