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It’s totally sophisticated and totally pink.

It’s now cleverly divided into spaces for dining, lounging, gardening, and more.

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 wall color is so good!

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

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

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

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.

With a soak tub!

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.

The “after” is streamlined and clutter-free.

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.

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

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.

This project is the ultimate cross between style and function.

"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."

This full renovation is chock full of mid-century style (but with a modern twist).

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

The new tile shower is a total game-changer.

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.

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

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

Fresh paint, new brass hardware, and a geometric wall mural give this main-level bathroom a new lease on life — and all at an affordable price.

Mary Zenker, founder of Shaker Home Studio, put off renovating her family bathroom for as long as possible. But plumbing issues forced the family to say goodbye to the butter yellow tiles and hello to a calming retreat.

Here's proof that paint can change the whole vibe of a kitchen.

"People can’t believe it’s IKEA," this DIYer says of her expensive-looking "after."

Updated surroundings give the existing fixtures a lot more shine.

The new scalloped shelving is a must-see!

No walls were lost in this redo, but lots of light was gained.

When this couple moved in, they redid the guest bathroom with a geometric accent wall. Years later, they’ve learned a thing or two and decided to redo the space with bold, colorful details — completely DIYed.

The new color combos in the "after" are bold and unexpected but well-reasoned and well-executed.

The new terracotta-and-blue color scheme is like instant sunshine.

An aunt created a brand-new, totally cute and chic bedroom for her niece that can change as her style and interests change.

The fireplace redo will make you do a double-take.

New tile (and paint that looks like tile) completely transform this once-dated space.

This redo's full of room-brightening tips worth stealing.

This bathroom has the ultimate DIY solutions for concealing ugly tile.

The homeowners kept their budget under $2,300 by selling their old furniture, sourcing budget-friendly new finds, and doing some of the work themselves.

The space is way more organized now.

An all-gray living room had no privacy, but the interior designer, Rainbow Shaker, created a colorful, sun-lit space with privacy for a London-based family.

This bathroom went from "blah" to "ahhhhh."

After getting a quote for $15,000, Bre Okoren decided to DIY the patio to fit her $2,000 budget. She loved hosting friends and family, and wanted to recreate a space that offered warmth and connection.

The new finishes make it look bigger, even though it stayed the same size.

This kitchen may be mostly white, but it's still packed with personality.

"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 ambitious project took two and a half months to complete.

This sad-looking cabinet got a delicate and sophisticated makeover.

Despite knocking down a wall that changes everything about the space, this kitchen reno preserves its existing paneling and windows.

Including before-and-after photos!

"One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to interior design is not utilizing perfectly good space!" this DIYer says. This project leaves no usable inch untouched.

As a college graduate, I had officially moved out — it was time to say goodbye and let my parents have the home they always wanted post-kids.

Painting the cabinets made them unrecognizable from their orange-ish wood stain before and had a big impact on the whole kitchen.

One clever fix: a wall-mounted drying rack.