Living Room

"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."

The new space feels lots bigger, even though it's the same size as before.

A few small changes made this living room way more welcoming for the whole family.

It's now a much better focal point.

The space features glimpses of the original brick, which runs three layers deep.

The original Craftsman details sold this DIYer on her home, but they needed some major restoration work.

The after is full of sunshine (even when it's cloudy).

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Complete with a candy drawer and putting green!

It's an eyesore no more.

This redo is proof that just changing up a paint color can do a lot to change the look and feel of a space.

The color helps liven up this 138-year-old living room.

These intrepid DIYers looked past the shag carpet to see the beauty beneath.

The room was fine before, but a bit boring. A few BILLY shelves and a bit of DIY changed that.

The homeowners wanted somewhere that was comfy enough to hang out all the time, but still elegant.

It's become the ultimate lounge spot.

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

This renter's vision for her new pad was "Barbie's 19th-Century Holiday Dream House," and this renter-friendly fireplace wall fits the theme perfectly.