One Room Challenge

It’s such a serene sleep space for the parents and baby.

The kitchen makeover is a mix of DIY and professional work.

The tile feature wall adds drama.

When dreamy closet doors were out of budget for these homeowners, they created their own.

It feels so much larger.

Before, this homeowner never wanted to work in this office. Now, it’s one of her favorite places to start the day.

Not to mention, he wallpaper is stunning.

Plus color and pattern galore!

And the paint color is a must-see.

If you want a chic arched cabinet without having to pay big bucks for it, check out this playroom’s cool IKEA hack.

The homeowner was looking to optimize every corner of the kitchen.

The living room was missing something crucial.

“Everything is basically a box, so if you can build a box, you can build this,” this DIYer says.

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

The new pass-through brings the drama.

“Spend the time looking for solutions, and don’t rush into purchases,” this DIYer advises.

The mission? Turn back the clock on this basic gray kitchen.

Even just rotating furniture, like the DIYers did here, can make a bedroom feel brand new.

The two-toned paint job is so good!

The blue paint choices create a calm vibe.

The wall color is so good!

It’s so dreamy!

The stained glass windows are a must-see.

The goal was to create a music-oriented “space with a lounge feel.”

The painted scallops are a fun detail.

Chronic procrastinators and perfectionists, this one’s for you.

The revamped space has room for lounging, dining, and so much more.

“The room is so much brighter now and feels like it is truly me,” the DIYer says.

All of the DIY projects totaled $1,115

The after looks so luxe that the family has taken to calling it “the parlor.”

Each square of the new black-and-white floor was individually painted.

It’s the perfect complement to navy.

It’s possible to do a transformation as a memorable family project.

Before, this homeowner avoided including this wall in any photographs. Now, it’s ready for its close-up!

The DIY ceiling is a must-see.

“With dark walls and so much clutter, it was hard to enjoy the real hero: the view,” this homeowner says of the space before.

While wallpaper didn’t work out in one spot, it totally paid off in another.

“What I love most about the "after" of this project is that the space is now defined. It has a purpose,” the DIYer says.

After a few DIY changes, this new-build bathroom looks nothing like the neighbor’s.

Opening up a wall made a big difference here.

A few DIY projects made a big difference in adding some warmth to this bare entryway.

The kid wanted a Star Wars-themed bedroom; the DIYer wanted to stick to a $500 budget. Here’s how they succeeded on both counts.

A cheery blue paint color and statement-making wallpaper came in clutch.

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

The changes make it look more modern and way more spacious, too.

Out went the dark paint, and in came a fun mural and fresh wall color.

The rich paint color is a showstopper, but for the real highlight, look to the door.

The makeover — $1,800 all in — is completely renter-friendly.

This DIYer used some clever tricks to save money in creating her new bathroom.

The new space looks like a swanky lounge at your favorite fancy hotel.

Wait until you see the $141 accent wall.

“I knew this space had the potential to pack a huge design punch,” this DIYer says.

And it has a genius DIY idea for laundry room artwork. (Yes, laundry rooms can have framed artwork, too!)

“We have SO much more storage now — we actually have more storage than we need (although I'm sure we'll fill it all eventually)!” this homeowner says.

This dining room kept the classic black-and-white color palette, but everything else is totally new.

From agricultural to avian-chic: This bathroom redo swaps dated ‘90s wallpaper for something sophisticated for 2023.

It’s fit for an incredibly stylish baby!

The stunning upgrade didn’t sacrifice a single bit of functionality — in fact, it added to it.

There’s a surprise lying underneath the tub’s white finish.