Clone Republish

The project only took a couple of hours to complete.

Plus, the “after” is filled with secondhand finds.

The interior designer calls the cabinet color choice “daring,” but it certainly helps tone down the dated countertops.

“The goal was to create a warmer, more layered space,” the homeowner says.

The “after” is streamlined and clutter-free.

It was a lot cheaper than replacing them!

Here’s how I used color and pattern to make the room feel distinct.

“Doing this project ourselves felt very rewarding,” the homeowner says.

“We have to walk through it every day, so might as well make it nice,” the DIYer says.

A “scary” bathroom transformed into a colorful stunner thanks to budget-friendly DIYs.

The new colors tie in the cabinets and appliances.

This is major inspiration to work with what you’ve got.

There’s not a lot paint and wallpaper can’t fix, according to this DIYer.

The bold green color featured in this transformation is just perfect.

“I wanted to take this warm-toned, early-2000s nightmare and turn it into a modern dream,” the condo owner says.

The after is a total breath of fresh air.

And the wavy DIY headboard is a must-see!

Plus a couple other swaps make this kitchen sing.

“I wanted to create a neutral but cozy and comfortable atmosphere that still had an element of freshness, modernity, and maybe even a little sexiness,” the designer and homeowner says.

"We spent as little time as possible in the kitchen,” the homeowner says of the before.

In Germany, where this renter lives, it’s common for rental units to not come with a kitchen — the renter must build their own!

The backsplash was a first-time DIY and makes such a difference.

It's a showstopper!

A DIY backsplash adds to the airy, spacious feeling, too.

“The cabinets were the classic orange oak color, and the walls were a dark beige color,” the homeowner describes. “It felt like a nice space, but just very dated.”

Paint is “a great way to bring in a unique design feature for not a lot of money or effort,” this designer says.

Find two ways to fake the look of expensive marble herein.

Style + seclusion = seriously cool. And it’s renter-friendly, too.

This apartment is only 470 square feet, but feels way bigger.

Major renovations? We don’t know her.

The pop of pink paint is a must-see.

The wallpaper features the homeowner’s original photography.

The homeowner wanted “the transition from the first floor to the second floor to have a wow factor.”

A little limewash helps this entryway go from beige to daring and bespoke.