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It’s totally sophisticated and totally pink.

A cheery blue paint color and statement-making wallpaper came in clutch.

This color-loving homeowner knew the neutrals had to go.

“I always keep a rainbow of spray paints on hand for random projects,” this DIYer says.

The homeowners kept costs down for this full renovation by using some clever workarounds.

The fresh vibe comes courtesy of new wallpaper and some smart DIYs.

DIY cabinets help keep the whole family organized.

A favorite travel destination inspired many pieces of this personality-packed gallery wall.

“Our larger coffee table allows ten people to play games together (with room for cocktails or wine),” the renter says of her redesigned space.

The rich paint color is a showstopper, but for the real highlight, look to the door.

The makeover — $1,800 all in — is completely renter-friendly.

A coat of paint and new hardware was all it took to transform this secondhand piece with good bones.

The space has a seamless new look that’s also clutter-free.

This DIYer used some clever tricks to save money in creating her new bathroom.

The new space looks like a swanky lounge at your favorite fancy hotel.

Wait until you see the $141 accent wall.

“I knew this space had the potential to pack a huge design punch,” this DIYer says.

Because the DIYers already owned the plywood and the base of the bench, the project was basically free.

And it has a genius DIY idea for laundry room artwork. (Yes, laundry rooms can have framed artwork, too!)

The new “fireplace” gives me back almost a foot of floor space.

The “after” keeps the pink!

“We have SO much more storage now — we actually have more storage than we need (although I'm sure we'll fill it all eventually)!” this homeowner says.

This dining room kept the classic black-and-white color palette, but everything else is totally new.

From agricultural to avian-chic: This bathroom redo swaps dated ‘90s wallpaper for something sophisticated for 2023.

It’s fit for an incredibly stylish baby!

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There’s a surprise lying underneath the tub’s white finish.

BILLY bookshelves are the secret ingredient in this living room makeover.

I spent less than $100 on this redo.

“It looks like completely different people live there now!” this homeowner says.

Wallpaper makes the biggest difference in giving this gray living room an inviting new look.

Budget-savvy DIYs ahead!

This tiny A-frame kitchen’s redo is timeless and small-space efficient.

“I had an apartment before where I just did a rectangle on the wall, and I LOVED how it looked,” this DIYer says. “Now that I have my own house, I knew I could get a bit more extra with it.”

“From execution to completion (dry time), it only took us about 36 hours or so,” this DIYer says of this beginner-friendly project.

Looking to make a small change to rejuvenate your space? Consider giving a piece of furniture that you walk by every day a revamp.

The cabinets may be new, but they’re designed to fit in with the architectural details of this 1926 home.

The project is practical, sure, but it also brings some personality to what this DIYer calls her “cookie-cutter townhouse.”

You’ve heard of mid-century modern, but have you heard of modern-meets-mid-century? This kitchen redo is inspired by the ’60s but fit and functional for the 2020s.

Wooden serving bowls? As furniture feet? Groundbreaking (really!).

Are entryways the new powder rooms? (Which is to say, the new secret spots to go bold and create a jewel box within your home?) This entryway redo suggests yes!

A low-budget IKEA product, plus a little bit of paint, were the perfect sleek solutions for an awkward spot in this house.

“I've been wanting a new table for the dining room for a while, and this was the perfect opportunity to go a bit ‘extra’ on it,” this DIYer says.

“I DIYed literally almost everything in the room,” the homeowner says. “There’s not a lot you can’t DIY!”

“I always really wanted to add open shelving, but didn’t think it was possible because we were renting,” this DIYer says. Using about $200 worth of materials, she proved herself wrong.

When you live in a small space, you see every inch of it regularly. And when some of those inches are more cluttered than you’d like them to be, it can be stressful — or just monotonous. See how one renter went for a maximalist-but-streamlined change of pace.

The attic had some great features, like built-in wall storage and a big window, but it also had some bad ones — like the moldy carpet and an obtrusive column. Here’s how a DIYer made it all work.

The paint color? Red-orange. The paint location? Read to find out!

The before was too empty to feel like someone really lived there.

The biggest-impact steps: paint and cord covers.

Sometimes all a dated bathroom needs is a new paint color.

The previous homeowner put tons of work into creating a rustic-style space they loved — but when the new homeowners moved in, it didn’t quite suit them. Here’s how they made it their own.

After all, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.

A five-week project using IKEA IVARs and a discount fireplace totally transforms this blank white box.

“I didn't like that my powder room looked like my neighbor's, and my neighbor's neighbor,” this homeowner says of her builder-grade “before.”

“Simply painting a room a bold color can completely transform it,” the designer says.

“By using the existing materials in this space, I saved a ton of money, and let’s be honest – who wants to gut an entire bathroom?” this DIYer says. “It’s dirty and dusty and takes FOREVER. Updating a small bathroom with accent walls is a budget-friendly way to add character.”

When these owners purchased their caravan, it was in much worse shape than they first thought. A complete overhaul brought it back to life.

This smart entryway redo is from YouTuber Alexandra Gater’s first book — and she gave Apartment Therapy an exclusive look at the project.

The “new” blue toilet and sink are must-sees.

There’s a smart IKEA hack in this bedroom redo, too.

This reno only took five days.

“Since this was my first place I owned, I wanted to make the entire space feel like me,” this condo dweller says.