DIY Before & Afters | Do It Yourself Projects & Hacks

I’m a firm believer that there’s no such thing as “too much” if you’re filling a space with things that make you happy.

You won’t believe these design feats started from humble flat-packed furniture.

What exactly is bobbin detailing? See this transformation to find out!

It’s renter-friendly!

The backsplash hack is so clever!

By not using real marble, the homeowner saved major money on this makeover.

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

This DIYer calls the HEMNES “a great blank canvas.”

"We spent as little time as possible in the kitchen,” the homeowner says of the before.

“The cabinets were the classic orange oak color, and the walls were a dark beige color,” the homeowner describes. “It felt like a nice space, but just very dated.”

And it was a total DIY job.

It’s so much more functional, too.

Everything has a place now.

The IKEA hack really elevates it.

The “after” has mid-century modern touches.

The living room got its groove back.

It's DIY-packed.

The kitchen becomes far more functional.

A disco ball in the kitchen? Sounds like a party!

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.

The DIY coffee table saved tons of money.

“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.”

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.

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.

“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 goal was to incorporate “vintage and cottage touches.”

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.

And it looks so great!

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 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!