Before & After Home Makeovers

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

It happened as part of a home renovation project.

Stylish storage for the win.

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!).

She swapped in some new furniture to create a luxe retreat.

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.

A pro organizer was able to maximize efficiency and organization while staying under budget.

See the bland before photos and the colorful after photos of author, illustrator, and designer Megan McKean's stunning home in Malmö, Sweden.

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

This is a DIY anyone can do.

“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.

The sellers decide to honor the home’s original design.

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 falling-down fence and mushy ground spots had to go.

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 goal of the project was to “have everything in easy reach” and organized effortlessly.

These homeowners daydreamed about all the cool things they could do with their ample space.

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

The biggest-impact steps: paint and cord covers.

She made it feel cozy with a Facebook Marketplace find.

And it’s easily reversible, too.

This clever DIYer “shopped” free resources to turn her unwelcoming balcony into a cheery hangout.

It’s all in the details!

This tiny studio’s bedroom and living area started out dingy, but with some fresh paint and furniture it’s totally unrecognizable.

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

A pro organizer got it organized in four hours.

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.

She was told to “think small.”

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.

See how this homeowner upgraded her patio with $1600 worth of budget-friendly finds.

It’s inspired by a Stevie Wonder song, y’all!

“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.”

A professional organizer gets it back into shape.

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

The color combo makes this kitchen feel extra inviting.

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.

If you want to revive a tired outdoor space, paint is the way to go.

And cozy.

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

Thanks to checkerboard floors and faux plants.

The new space is a grown-up secret clubhouse that goes all-out with bold design.

This reno only took five days.

This unconventional closet is full of inspiration.

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

This home was part of a Sears catalog kit, and many of its original features can be seen in the living room today.

The new kitchen feels a lot more inviting.

Lifestyle blogger Jessica Kirby and her partner, Craig Mackay, did all the renovations themselves on this house in Rhode Island, and they had a very small budget. But they maximized their efforts "by spending on materials instead of labor. Our house is small and it’s an open layout, but we managed to make it feel spacious and still cozy."

“The budget for this kitchen refresh was really to spend as little as possible,” this DIYer says.

Featuring an IKEA sofa, Urban Outfitters furniture, and plenty of stunning vintage pieces.

It went from builder-grade to family-friendly.

“This is the first time I'm living in an apartment with a balcony, so that was very exciting,” this renter says.

“It was as boring as a room could possibly be,” this homeowner says of the “before.” The “after” is the complete opposite.