DIY Before & Afters | Do It Yourself Projects & Hacks

The "before" bathroom was formerly used as a dormitory bathroom, if you can believe it. (And based on the pictures, you probably can.)

There's a dreamy DIY accent wall, too.

Goodbye, soffits. Hello, custom-looking kitchen for less.

This bedroom got an update befitting its history.

"I love that all our books found their place," this renter says of the "After."

The bold library wall is a bookworm's fantasy.

Sheepskin chairs are on-trend this year, and this one is extra glam.

You could get the look in your own home for under $5.

Smart DIY projects starting at just $20 made a big difference in this bedroom makeover.

The existing beadboard feels totally new in the "after" — and so do those one dingy-looking floors.

Think beyond paint when it comes to redoing your next furniture piece.

The entire redo cost $1,000 and took nine weeks to complete.

It's a totally impressive transformation for just two days of work.

This homeowner's DIY skills take her dining area from builder-grade to breathtaking.

These one-wall wonders totally transform the entire look of a space.

Classic meets contemporary in this stylish bedroom makeover.

A new, more functional layout helped, too!

If you have an ugly utility sink at home, bookmark this redo.

Restored floors and fresh white paint make the "after" unrecognizably airy and bright.

This in-between space is now reaching its full potential.

The after is an explosion of color, pattern, and imagination.

This DIYer got a high-end look for less.

The after boasts executive-level style.

This cramped condo become a bright and modern space.

The Italian design team let existing tones and materials shine through the renovation.

A real estate developer married tradition and modernism.

The once childish space is now unrecognizable — and very, very cool.

"I had all of these ideas and was struggling to narrow them down, to simplify the design, until I realized it’s my house, and in this small space I can take some risks," the homeowner says. "So I did all of them."

The renters had struggled with the layout.

Epoxy counters, painted cabinets, and DIY floating shelves make this once-brown kitchen look unrecognizable.

Fresh paint and new floors go a long way in this redo.

It's not often that a makeover that sacrifices square footage actually makes for a more usable space, but this one pulled it off.

That's not the only smart DIY in this stylish makeover.

Attention to detail is what makes this affordable bathroom makeover so great.

It features a surprising — and gorgeous — new wall color.

This DIYer was on the hunt for a sideboard with a pop of color, and was able to make it herself for a fraction of the cost of store-bought.

The new shower curtain adds the perfect amount of color and whimsy to tie the whole space together.

A clever yellow accent wall serves as a striking visual headboard.

These are the home makeovers that surprised, inspired, and delighted Apartment Therapy staffers.

The secret to this DIY project was just a little bit of raffia cloth.

The basement is now home to a TV and gaming area, a ping-pong zone, a workout corner, and a utility room.

Fresh wallpaper and gold accents bring it all together.

Days, weeks, and months later, here's how these five DIYers feel about their home makeovers.

These makeovers will inspire you to pick up a paintbrush in 2022.

This hard-working space deserves a little design love, too.

The project made the room more practical for the family who lives here, too.

These DIYers didn't let small budgets stand in their way.

Let these creative redos inspire you to take a fresh look at your own rental.

These 10 entryway makeovers will inspire you to look at your home with fresh eyes.

These homeowners and renters employed changes big and small to create their dream bathrooms.

These 10 bedroom makeovers impressed editors the most this year.

New wallpaper, a new mirror, and new vanity lighting make a world of difference in this powder room.

Here's proof that you don't have to rip everything out and start new.

An IKEA hack, materials rescued from the trash, and plenty of Goodwill shopping all help make this bedroom feel like an oasis.

These creative makeovers were seriously inspiring.

The homeowners mixed DIYs (and IKEA cabinets!) with pro work to get the kitchen of their dreams.

This one-of-a-kind DIY totally transforms the look of the original piece.

This entryway went from "meh" to magical in just a week.

A unique paint job brought out the best in this bedroom.

The once-basic piece is unrecognizable now.

Tweaking the layout made a huge difference in the function and style of this laundry room.

A few small changes went a long way in this teeny space.

Not to mention, a seriously refreshing new paint color.

Even better? It's in a rental.

This dining room is full of custom DIY details that are totally copy-able.

Plus, it serves as the perfect divider between the living and dining rooms.

Gold accents found in the mirror, wall art, faucet, and hardware tie it all together.

The clever faux drawers are the perfect blend of style and function.

The vanity is the star of the show in this sophisticated redo.

Beautiful blue accents tie the whole space together.