Dining Room

Some snazzy wallpaper and new paint do a lot to make this kitchen feel bigger and more inviting.

This complete basement overhaul was a three-year labor of love.

Strategic wallpaper placement helped up the drama in this sophisticated dining room redo.

"My three goals were to make the room fancy, fun and functional and I believe that I achieved all three," this DIYer says — the perfect trio for a formal-meets-family-friendly dining room.

The multiple projects involved in this room redo help give it tons of character.

"I got some raised eyebrows when I told people I was painting the dining room pink and painting a mural on the wall," DIYer Natalie Metzger says. But her advice when it comes to paint is to "just go for it."

The new dining room mixes old and new to create the perfect balance.

This DIYer was inspired by fond memories of the passed-down camper from when she was a child.

The vintage touches make this living room feel timeless.

It all changed with a coat of black paint.

"I am a big advocate for using your home however suits you best," says this intrepid DIYer.

The new bar setup is made from IKEA IVARs.

This DIYer's advice for renovating on a budget? "Get thrifty." She used secondhand finds and DIYs to get an expensive-looking dining room for less.

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

A few DIYs and some smart shopping turned this blank slate dining room into an inviting hangout.

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

The designer-homeowner used a pop of color in an unexpected place.

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

The reno makes everything look bigger and brighter, but still has mid-century charm fitting of a mid-century house.

This paint-filled makeover has one of the coolest fridge transformations ever.

After years of neglect, one couple gave this 1958 trailer the TLC it needed.

This airy, spacious redo will win over even open concept skeptics.

This renter wanted to add some detail to her dining area, but there wasn't enough space for a buffet or other table, and, as a renter, she couldn't find any removable wallpaper she loved.

Sixteen weeks of hard work turn a cramped kitchen with a strange layout into a sleek cooking and dining area full of modern touches.

A narrow and very beige dining area becomes a bright, light-filled space the whole family flocks to.

The new room is filled with character.

The after is 100 percent wow.

You can see this dining room from almost every point on the first floor, so it was important for the design to pack a punch.

The homeowners didn't need to knock down a wall for this reno — in fact, they put one up.

It's become the ultimate lounge spot.

Taking down a wall between the kitchen and dining areas made a world of difference.

Paint, wallpaper, and perfect fit furniture all work together to make this dining room a stunner.

This dining room looks totally fresh without having to tear down a single wall.

Simple changes made the space feel so much larger.

This redo sacrifices a less-than-functional mudroom, with gorgeous results.

The before? Nice. But the after? Stunning.

It's little, but now it's mighty.

Built-ins make everything better.

It's helped make it a joyful place to spend time.

Some of these glamorous upgrades can work in any room.

Secondhand finds look first-rate in this dining nook transformation.

Here's proof that little changes add up to big results.

The "after" has a smart storage solution you'll want to steal.

This redo's full of smart money-saving ideas.

Wait until you see the new light fixture.

Hand-me-down furniture is a super welcome gift—but it can take some elbow grease to make it work with the rest of your decor.

The "after" feels way brighter, bigger, and more welcoming.

On the floorplan, it’s listed as “Auxiliary Room,” a vague definition that falls far short of inspiration. What to do with this space, with no windows, no definition, and to be honest, no saving grace? Not to worry. Enter gentleman designer Matthew Patrick Smyth, who manages to turn slightly vague into totally specific. Through the lens of the talented Mr. Smyth, it’s part Kasbah but pure Kismet. And it stole the show at Hearst’s Designer Visions.

I got tired of my boring "blank slate" dining room—so I made it a colorful haven.

No half-hearted gallery walls here!