Before After

The couple completed every part of the renovation themselves.

These dreamy makeovers will have you green (and orange, and red, and blue) with envy. But don’t worry! We’ve got the details you need to bring these gorgeous looks to your own home.

Paint did a lot of heavy lifting here.

The homeowner was looking to optimize every corner of the kitchen.

The after is pure sunshine.

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

“I wanted the room to feel like a weekend getaway when my guests come to stay,” the homeowner says.

It makes a bold statement in a small apartment.

Hello, zebra wallpaper! Plus, orange and pink walls.

The living room was missing something crucial.

The custom wallpaper is the cherry on top.

It’s “cozy, pretty, and personalized,” the homeowner says.

With an orange painted fridge!

I’d call my aesthetic “art gallery in the woods.”

The floors are a must-see!

It turns out, glossy cabinets were not the right call for this kitchen.

“Everything is basically a box, so if you can build a box, you can build this,” this DIYer says.

“The day I toured the place, I made a mental note that this little alcove would be perfect for built-in shelves to showcase my book collection, and the rest is history!” the renter says.

“I wanted a relaxing place to unwind and enjoy caring for my plants while drinking coffee and listening to music,” the DIYer says.

This apartment owner used the spacious loft living room as their bedroom. The more space (and color!) the better.

The “after” is so dreamy and lush.

Inspired by pro designer Justina Blakeney, this couple went for a jungalow aesthetic.

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

It was cute before, but now it’s cozy and really nails that old-timey vibe.

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

It's so open and airy now!

It looks so much brighter.

They’re a book lover’s dream!

There’s a lot of potential in even the most awkward of spaces.

The lounger DIY project is so smart.

The pièce de résistance is the DIY limewash brick wall.

This 1941 home’s sunroom has seen lots of tenants — and lots of grime buildup — over the years. Here’s how two renters made it their own.

The project brings the outdoors in.

Small DIYs completely transformed the space.

The changes elicit a “WOW” from visitors.

The fresh white paint makes it so gorgeous and airy!

The new pass-through brings the drama.

“Spend the time looking for solutions, and don’t rush into purchases,” this DIYer advises.

Wait until you see their backsplash!

The mission? Turn back the clock on this basic gray kitchen.

The terracotta tiles are dreamy.

The before: grungy and cramped. The after: totally luxurious!

It’s giving total “main character energy.”

The new look is so luxe — and completely matches the vibe of the house.

It’s a craft station, study area, and vanity all in one.

It “feels like a brand-new kitchen,” the DIYer says. “It’s lighter and brighter as well as more modern.”

The two-toned paint job is so good!

Wait until you see the pretty wallpaper!

The new backsplash brings major color and drama.

It’s simple, but so effective.

Bonus: The entire makeover is renter-friendly.

You have to see the flip-out window.

It just took a few DIY changes.

The after is totally charming.

The secret? Mixing textures and shapes.

The wall color is so good!

I even made space to store the carseat, which was a HUGE win.

It makes a huge difference!

It’s hard to believe the room wasn’t even a kitchen before.

It’s so dreamy!

And it looks so chic!

The "after" is so much more colorful.

Squiggle and stripe lovers, rejoice!

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

The stained glass windows are a must-see.