Baby Rooms Before & Afters

The homeowner completed several first-time DIY projects.

All of the DIY projects totaled $1,115

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

Fun and functional!

Get ready to have major plant envy.

The DIY ceiling is a must-see.

The stylish storage isn’t the only improvement in this one-time dining room.

That’s just one idea to steal from this sweet bedroom redo with “small fairytale nook” style.

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

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.

The rock climbing wall is a must-see!

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

It’s fit for an incredibly stylish baby!

It’s all in the details!

It’s inspired by a Stevie Wonder song, y’all!

“This makeover made me realize I’m way more into paint than power tools,” this DIYer says.

“Cloffices” aren’t just for adults.

No major renovations needed.

The homeowners thought this space looked "spooky" before, but some strategic design choices helped bring out the best in the original features.

This smart redo is small-space living exemplified.

Because of their limited square footage, these renters didn't want to bring in baby stuff for the sake of stuff. Maximizing vertical space was key, and they did this by way of wall-mounted book racks, a hanging clothes rack, and floating shelves to hold baby care essentials.

This kid's room makes a total 180 thanks to bright new paint and new decor.

This kid's room redo is packed with great ideas for staying organized.

A single statement wall goes a long way in this transformation.

"When I found out I was pregnant, I was so excited to give my baby a space of her own that was stimulating, inspiring and fun," this homeowner says.

A little paint and some art skills go a long way in this transformation.

"This kid's room was pretty boring for my boys' huge imagination," this mom and DIYer says of the plain before — so she gave it a redo fit for their personalities.

It's hard to keep a smile off your face when looking at the "after."

That stained glass window though!

And the prettiest robin's egg blue paint color.

Interior designer Ashley Izsak's twin daughters used to share a room, but eventually, the tween girls were begging for their own rooms, and with a third kiddo on the way, as sentimental as it made Ashley feel splitting up the twins, it was finally time to shift things around.

The "after" is perfect for an imaginative, color-loving kid — but adults will find inspo here, too.

I used to hate this room, but now I absolutely love it.

With room for a laundry area!

A 9-year-old's new bedroom receives a very pink renovation.

This basement's color palette went from fluorescent orange and sage green to all-white and serene.

A DIY bed, shelving, desk, and mural make for a pretty cool kid's room — and one lucky kid.

Simple paint projects make a major difference in this now-rainbow-hued room.

It's packed with DIYs and great small-space IKEA finds.

This sad-looking cabinet got a delicate and sophisticated makeover.

"Our son cried the day we moved in as he thought that’s how his room would always look!" this homeowner says of the before.

The project includes an easy IKEA desk hack and a great artwork-displaying idea.

This bathroom has the ultimate DIY solutions for concealing ugly tile.

This in-between space is now reaching its full potential.

The after is an explosion of color, pattern, and imagination.

The redo turned a "meh" sleep space into a dreamy retreat.

An aunt created a brand-new, totally cute and chic bedroom for her niece that can change as her style and interests change.

With IKEA cabinetry, Semihandmade Shaker cabinet door fronts, fresh paint, and a lot of classic tile!