Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

This historic living room redo shows off the room’s best features.

There are countless shades of pink.

“I love the green and pink color palette,” the homeowner says on Instagram. “In fact, I’d it picked out loooong before we ever got the keys to this house.”

“It’s a real showstopping space,” the homeowner says of the “after.”

You might be surprised at which is which.

Little touches like the wood slats, swirly marbles, and the steam feature in the shower were inspired by Scandinavian spas.

Zero wiring or power tools required.

The new shower is ahh-inspiring.

One of the best decisions I made in this reno was thinking about how my growing kiddos will use the space for the long haul.

“It's so much brighter and more spacious,” the homeowner says of the “after.”

Now, I have a dramatic entrance to my home — and a space that friends stop and ask about as soon as they walk in.

It’s a go-to hangout spot.

This apartment dweller was envisioning something more spacious and spa-like.

The pink kitchen cabinets are stunning — and it took over 10 paint colors to land on just the right shade.

Let there be light!

“It feels like one big room now,” this homeowner says. Before, the 1977 kitchen felt cramped.

The beautiful exposed brick stays!

“Be very gentle with old homes,” this designer says. But that doesn’t mean you can’t go bold with paint!

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

The couple completed every part of the renovation themselves.

These dreamy makeovers will have you green (and orange, and red, and blue) with envy. But don’t worry! We’ve got the details you need to bring these gorgeous looks to your own home.

The after is pure sunshine.

It makes a bold statement in a small apartment.

Hello, zebra wallpaper! Plus, orange and pink walls.

The custom wallpaper is the cherry on top.

I’d call my aesthetic “art gallery in the woods.”

It turns out, glossy cabinets were not the right call for this kitchen.

“The day I toured the place, I made a mental note that this little alcove would be perfect for built-in shelves to showcase my book collection, and the rest is history!” the renter says.

This apartment owner used the spacious loft living room as their bedroom. The more space (and color!) the better.

Inspired by pro designer Justina Blakeney, this couple went for a jungalow aesthetic.

There's a fun, fresh bathroom in your future.

See how this condo kitchen gets a sleek upgrade for a little over $7,000. Cabinet paint makes a major difference.

It's so open and airy now!

There’s a lot of potential in even the most awkward of spaces.

The lounger DIY project is so smart.

The pièce de résistance is the DIY limewash brick wall.

This 1941 home’s sunroom has seen lots of tenants — and lots of grime buildup — over the years. Here’s how two renters made it their own.

The project brings the outdoors in.

It’s quite versatile, too.

The terracotta tiles are dreamy.

The new look is so luxe — and completely matches the vibe of the house.

Even Gaines has had to repaint a room when she didn’t love the color — and here’s how she says you can avoid that.

The two-toned paint job is so good!

Learn from other homeowners’ mistakes.

Wait until you see the pretty wallpaper!

It’s simple, but so effective.

You have to see the flip-out window.

Keep your cabinets, but ditch the dated look.

It’s hard to believe the room wasn’t even a kitchen before.

It will totally ruin the look of your bathroom.

The "after" is so much more colorful.

Think: lots of greens and blues, but they’re not too bold.

This gut renovation is bold, but still era-appropriate.

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

It’s giving me major closet envy.

Wait until you see the stunning Italian stove.

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

The 95-square-foot kitchen redo keeps the same footprint but makes much smarter use of the space.

Plus, the dated brown cabinets get a bold paint job.

The striking cabinet color creates a dreamy combo with the bold wallpaper.

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

The room goes from a blank white space to a fantastic, family-friendly spot for adventure and make believe.

No. 4 is so tempting.