Kitchen

The goal was to make the kitchen a “happier place to cook.”

It’s avoidable!

The “after” has mid-century modern touches.

The kitchen becomes far more functional.

“It’s like a permanent rainbow,” the homeowner says of the after — especially the tile backsplash.

There's no better place for small space inspiration than on a houseboat.

“I am a lover of color. I detest bland spaces,” this apartment dweller says. “The brighter the better. Color lifts my mood.”

“If you feel like a color change needs to be done, don’t be afraid!” this DIYer says.

The 96-square-foot kitchen kept the same layout but got a major upgrade.

They even fit an entire laundry room into the kitchen!

Smart cabinet and countertop changes really open up the space.

The after is completely sun-drenched. There's so much natural light!

Good news: It’s an easy fix!

The bespoke accents add so much function to the colorful space.

The original floor was "very 2000s," the renter says.

The homeowner's design vision was "a mix of vintage and modern."

You’d never know!

And it looks so great!

These just might be the boldest appliances ever.

Sage green is so timeless.

You've got to see it.

The couple did the entire transformation themselves.

A little expertise goes a long way.

"When it comes to making changes in my home, my number-one go-to is paint," this DIYer says.