Before After

The “after” has mid-century modern touches.

The living room got its groove back.

The kitchen becomes far more functional.

The after is super colorful.

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

It looks even better with stockings!

“It’s like a permanent rainbow,” the homeowner says of the after — especially the tile backsplash.

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“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.

Tulip wallpaper, checkered bedding, and gingham curtains, oh my!

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

Basic white IKEA furniture can be transformed into something totally custom.

And the wavy details on the bed are a must-see.

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.

“It adds an amazing pop of color,” the DIYer says.

The DIY artwork saved the homeowner a ton of money.

They even fit an entire laundry room into the kitchen!

Smart cabinet and countertop changes really open up the space.

For $800!

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

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The after is completely sun-drenched. There's so much natural light!

“It still gives me joy every time I come home!” the homeowner says.

It’s a comfy, colorful, casual space.

The bespoke accents add so much function to the colorful space.

It’s the perfect spot for curling up with a good book.

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

Storage was a priority for the “after.”

The homeowner's design vision was "a mix of vintage and modern."

“Just because your laundry room is small doesn't mean it can't be functional or beautiful!” the DIYer says.

I love the bold patterns!

And it looks so great!

And it’s renter-friendly!

These just might be the boldest appliances ever.

It looks like expensive bone inlay for less.

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

Sage green is so timeless.

A “really plain” laundry room becomes a beautiful spot to wash and fold.

It’s the perfect example of how to make old fixtures sing.

It's so functional, too.

You've got to see it.

It’s unrecognizable!

The couple did the entire transformation themselves.

The shade is everything!

A little expertise goes a long way.

"When it comes to making changes in my home, my number-one go-to is paint," this DIYer says.

“It's the perfect balance between cozy and contemporary,” the homeowner says.

And the wallpaper is so good!

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

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

“The whole space just needed some color and TLC!”

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

The crown molding is perfection!

It looks like a work of art!

And the walls are super-bold, too.

The entire space is texture-filled!

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

The project total came to about $950. Not bad for a completely stylish new kitchen!

It’s such a serene sleep space for the parents and baby.

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The goal was to create a space that was “bright on a budget.”

The homeowners made some budget-savvy decisions in their laundry room reno.

This transformation is green in more ways than one.

The kitchen makeover is a mix of DIY and professional work.

See how the designer managed to squeeze a kitchen island into the existing footprint.