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!

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.”

And it was a total DIY job.

It’s so much more functional, too.

And it’s under $100.

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.

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.

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 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!

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

No white ceilings here!

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

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

The DIY shelves are so good.

The crown molding is perfection!

It looks like a work of art!

And the walls are super-bold, too.

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

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

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

This transformation is green in more ways than one.

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

While it’s extremely beautiful as-is, it didn’t match the lavender theme I had going on with my other chairs, and it smelled really bad.

It's an extension of the home.

When interior designer Sophia Boccard’s (@35agave) uncle passed away in 2015, his house, which is located in Mazatlán, Mexico, sat empty for a few years. That is, until she and her husband, Socrates Figueroa, owners of 35 Agave Co., bought it and set out to reimagine the home — including the kitchen. But first, they renamed the house (like they do with all of their properties) to Casa Justinanio in honor of her uncle.

The tile feature wall adds drama.