Before & After Home Makeovers

She gave it a more contemporary vibe while incorporating some vintage finds.

A less-than-exciting fireplace became a bold focal point.

The guest bathroom in this Victorian-era home said goodbye to its wild carpet and hello to statement-making tile.

Updating the surroundings allowed the bathroom's retro charm to come through.

"I had never done stenciling before, so I was nervous, but once I started it was a really peaceful, slow process," this DIYer says of her cheery paint project.

Paint, tile, and new seating are a winning combo in this cozy cabin living room.

The headboard is a highlight, but this redo is simply packed with clever DIYs and hacks.

Smart organizing solutions transform it into a calm, functional oasis.

The homeowner describes the new bathroom as "light and airy with a hint of playfulness."

The goal was to make it more low-profile.

"I love color and have been painting faux ‘wallpaper’ all over the house," this homeowner explains.

Paint and peel-and-stick wallpaper played a major role in this makeover.

This accent wall is pure sunshine.

Fresh paint brought out the best in this charming old house.

The new look is relaxed and inviting — perfect for the growing family that lives there.

This smart redo is small-space living exemplified.

She uncovered the sunny side of a Florida great room.

It took this pro organizer four hours to get it in order.

Wait until you see the fridge.

In this bathroom, every wall is a feature wall.

After a few setbacks, this intrepid DIYer figured out how to make her dream accent wall a reality.

The makeover blends traditional touches with modern embellishments.

The longtime rental looks airy and bright.

Bye, green carpet and rusted clawfoot tub.

Dividing this giant room into zones helps make room for family hangouts, entertaining, movie nights, and more.

Small-space tips and renter-friendly advice incoming!

It's now functional, inviting, and stylish.

The newly made over space is unrecognizable.

Tiny bathrooms that work well for day-to-day use are the ultimate design feat; this one with a tricky layout sitch was no exception.

Modern updates make the home feel fresh, but special details make it feel totally cozy, too.

Planning ahead was the key in this six-step transformation.

"I love everything about it!" this homeowner says of her revamped entryway. "It’s gorgeous and light and has sweet personalized details."

This homeowner doesn't shy away from using bold colors in a small space.

"Mid-century modern always catches my eye," this furniture flipper says.

These homes show that it can be worth it to go against the open-at-all-costs trend.

"This house is a true '70s home with a very '70s kitchen," this designer says. "From the mustard linoleum floors, laminate counter tops, a huge fluorescent troffer light, and last but not least, the 'boob light,' this kitchen was practically screaming for a makeover."

A little greenery goes a long way.

It went from "exhausting to look at" to "organized and clean" in five weeks.

It's unrecognizable.

"I know this isn’t everyone’s style, but I just knew I wanted to do something different," this DIYer says. "I love that it’s such a statement piece for my guest bedroom. I wanted something bright and happy and a one-of-a-kind piece. I really do think I achieved that."

"I'm proud that the space looks more expensive than it was to transform," this DIYer says.

This hack features an affordable DIY material you'll want to add to cart.

A brown bathroom from 1984 gets a major glow up full of on-trend details like green-painted built-ins, fluted wood, and more.

This dining room bar feature goes from too-small to totally grand.

"I'm lucky to have some amazing original features, like an exposed brick wall and cast-iron columns, and the doors felt really out of place," this apartment owner says of her dated interior doors.

Sometimes calling in the professionals is the best way to address a closet that feels out of control.

Because of their limited square footage, these renters didn't want to bring in baby stuff for the sake of stuff. Maximizing vertical space was key, and they did this by way of wall-mounted book racks, a hanging clothes rack, and floating shelves to hold baby care essentials.

This simple project is pretty and practical.

This is indoor-outdoor living at its finest.

These homeowners transformed their living room in a week, thanks to the deadline of hosting family the following weekend. But the space has served them well past their hosting duties.

A bold paint color paired with vintage finds gave this once-bland space a luxurious new life.

A total transformation.

Bold wallpaper + unique lighting + a statement furniture piece is a winning design formula.

Stylist and professional organizer Iris Miyasaki and her partner Erin refreshed their Seattle condo for two months, taking out the ugly dated carpet, and redoing countertops, backsplash, light fixtures, and hardware.

There's a lot more usable counter space now, too.

With sleek new seating.

When this homeowner's dream media cabinet was out of stock (and $5,000) she hacked her old IKEA BESTA to get the look she was after.

This kid's room makes a total 180 thanks to bright new paint and new decor.

This budget-friendly overhaul features a few smart tricks worth making note of.

Clean, fun, and creative spaces.

The new look blends contemporary fixtures with vintage touches.

Paint plus thrifty upcycles for the win.

"As renters sometimes we feel powerless to improve our spaces," this apartment dweller says. She and her husband (and their landlord) came up with some quick fixes for this once-dated kitchen.

"Hallways are often overlooked when it comes to design, and I saw this as an opportunity to take some risks and make some bold design choices," this DIYer says.

It was so good, Kathy Kuo featured it on her Instagram.

This kid's room redo is packed with great ideas for staying organized.

Sweat equity and a little creativity go a long way in transforming this dreary space into a must-see hangout.

The design takeaways here? Traditional doesn't mean "boring," and small spaces do not have to be exempt from big, bold design choices.

Heavy wood furniture was the culprit here.

The owner repurposed this room to create a space that encouraged open-ended, unplugged, and independent play for her daughter.

Interior designer Pierrick wanted to find a rental apartment where he could make some significant improvements, and he did so in this small Montreal studio, transforming it into a minimal, restful, neutral space.

All in, the project cost $120. Not bad for its sophisticated new look!