Easy DIY Projects

A favorite travel destination inspired many pieces of this personality-packed gallery wall.

This living room redo is chock-full of tips for filling up a small space without it feeling overwhelming.

It’s totally sophisticated and totally pink.

The fresh vibe comes courtesy of new wallpaper and some smart DIYs.

Plus, this first-time cabinet painter has some great DIY tips for getting the job done.

The “after” works for all seasons.

This homeowner’s advice? Don’t be afraid to go bold.

The before was gray with mostly brown-toned furniture, rugs, and objects that my boyfriend described as “curbside pickups.”

“Wiping away literal years of city dust and grime was an immediate improvement,” the renter says.

"This is my happy place!" the DIYer says of the "after."

The wall color is so good!

It’s like going to a rooftop lounge without ever leaving home.

The entire remodel was done by the homeowners themselves.

“All of the storage is amazing,” the homeowner says of the after.

The potting table and raised garden beds create the perfect setup.

DIY patio redo featuring a painted concrete floor, made-over secondhand furniture, and a repainted chiminea.

See how layering textures and patterns — plus adding plants — transformed this porch in a renter-friendly way.

I’ve always loved the concept of having seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces — and a few weekends' worth of DIYs helped me make my own.

Renters and owners with small balconies: This one's for you! "I feel like I am escaping the city and have a relaxing space away from the hustle down below," this DIYer says of her redo.

This chic redo only required a drill and an Allen wrench to get the job done.

Now, it’s much more functional for a family of five.

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

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

Now she has a cozy, luxe movie room!

The project only took a couple of hours to complete.

The “cheap and failing” kitchen reno is long forgotten after a modern update made it a “hosting haven.”

A “dark, cramped, and outdated” kitchen is now a stunning space with a country cottage vibe.

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

An interior designer gave her home office the perfect balance of calm for working and bold for client meetings (plus, it has such a smart hidden storage hack).

The whole family helped with this renovation!

This porch is lighter, brighter, and better than ever.

Lily Sawyer used bright colors and cozy textures to bring life back to her living room.

Including PAX, HEMNES and other IKEA superstars.

This bathroom was straight out of the '70s, but after two architects completely DIYed the space, it’s now accessible with custom Americana-style tile flooring.

Her 100-year-old condo had a traditional dining room that wasn’t being used to its full potential. A custom, dramatic Murphy bed changed everything.

The result is beautiful, bright, and airy — and has enough space for two people to cook at the same time.

There's no paint on the cabinets — but there is paint in another unexpected space.

This project is the ultimate cross between style and function.

This dream bathroom was once an unused bedroom, and now it has a bold color palette and original fireplace feature.

"There are still a few stray big toy items that cannot fit in the drawers or cabinets, but overall it has the perfect mix of functionality, open space, and design I was craving," the homeowner says of the "After."

These pro-approved tips are perfect for renters.

The after features one of this year's trendiest paint colors.

The new tile shower is a total game-changer.

Not every project needs to be a days-long ordeal — sometimes, all you need is a little time to make a big change.

Inspired by her client’s project and her dark green IKEA curtains, photographer Meghan Beierle-O’Brien decided to finally make her and her husband’s primary bedroom a place she wanted to be.

Knocking out a wall makes it feel way bigger, too, though the footprint stayed pretty much the same.

"You can do big things with a small budget!" this homeowner says of her 100% DIYed new kitchen.

This 1921 cottage had a tiny, 75-square-foot kitchen that needed a little TLC. After finding a charming cast iron sink, Alison O’Reilly knew exactly what to DIY — a beautiful sink combination with her antique Hoosier cabinet.

Now, it feels brighter and bigger (even though it's still the same size).