Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

Small bathrooms are a great spot to go big with design.

Other improvements include added storage and a super-functional workspace.

The most boring software on your computer just got a whole lot more chic.

The orange gradient tile isn’t totally gone, though. *Wink.*

It’s controversial, but let me convince you.

My boyfriend wanted to go bold in wallpaper and in color. I wanted a wild toilet. We both got what we wanted.

Because tile really makes the room.

I got my inspiration from a trip to Paris (and an ordinary stroll to get coffee).

The overall footprint is still the same, but the “after” feels like a much taller space.

The new color combo is unexpected, but it totally works.

This addition was one of the best parts of the apartment renovation!

The “after” makes 300 square feet feel massive, thanks to smart cabinetry, color choices, and more.

I went bold with wallpaper — and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Fear not: The beautiful vintage fireplace stayed!

“I am a firm believer in making small spaces make a big impact,” the homeowner says. “I think I achieved that here.”

And she got her mirror from Sam's Club!

The new look still honors the room’s mid-century roots and now feels like “a cozy den.”

I knew there was something beautiful waiting to be revealed.

It had been vacant for nearly a decade before the current homeowners moved in.

The countertop glow-up is unbelievable.

The homeowners wanted “something brave,” and the designer they worked with delivered.

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

A color change makes a big difference.

Modern and farmhouse bathrooms have been wildly popular as of late, but if you’re feeling a little burnt out by clean lines, rustic beams, and super sleek materials, a retro bathroom might be a worthy style contender for your home. So forget the shiplap and shiny chrome finishes and instead set your sights on throwback design ideas that’ll make your bathroom unique and vintage-inspired — yet still fitting for a more updated home.

Before, the cabinets, floors, and counters in this kitchen were “way too brown,” the homeowner says.

The homeowners say it “feels like a bedroom” for the first time since it was built.

If you want to give your home a totally new look (and feel), read this.

We've come across some kitchens with some pretty ingenious solutions.

The new mantel is an eye-catching upgrade.

It went from totally ‘80s and dated to historic, charming, and cool.

The matching seating, wallpaper, and curtains are patterned perfection.

It’s utilitarian *and* pretty.

Turns out, they're not interchangeable.

The cast iron details are dreamy.

If you’re in the market to replace your floors, you need to read this.

“I hope this project is a great demonstration of what can be achieved with paint and pattern,” the homeowner says.

It’s luxe but still family-friendly.

It'll also save you thousands in repairs.

The “after” is luxe on a budget.

“The whole space needed to be brightened up and simplified,” this DIYer says.

This kitchen went from brown, white, and dated to brown, white, and totally modern.

Whether your own outdoor space is a blank canvas or an overgrown jungle, we have plenty of inspiration here to jumpstart your makeover dreaming.

“It’s a bloody nightmare!!”

“We spend way more time in here now than we did the first two years of living in the house,” says the homeowner.

Could this be Barbie’s dream cottage? Probably.

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

This bathroom redo is peak “quiet luxury.”

It help increase storage and decrease visible clutter at the same time.

The after is a big “wow” moment.

Bye, beige carpet! Hello, geometric floor tile.

It took these homeowners nine months to decide on the wallpaper — and the final result was definitely worth the wait.

There's an upside to everything.

This former garage has more amenities than most one-bedroom apartments.

If you feel like hiring pros is especially hard right now, you’re not imagining it. Here’s how to navigate the shortage.

It's the perfect place to hang 10 (and hang out).

Opening up a wall made a big difference here.

“I love creating designs that are out of the box.”

You have to see the kitchen.

A few swaps help this new-ish bathroom look old — in a good way. Great ideas for bringing a vintage vibe to a new build herein!