Decor & Accessory Before & Afters

"I'm lucky to have some amazing original features, like an exposed brick wall and cast-iron columns, and the doors felt really out of place," this apartment owner says of her dated interior doors.

Bold wallpaper + unique lighting + a statement furniture piece is a winning design formula.

The redo doesn't sacrifice practicality in the name of style.

This homeowner's project cost her $0 because she used what she already had. But even if you had to buy all new supplies, your project total will come in under $100.

A dripping paint effect without using paint? You'll have to see this staircase to believe it.

A few additions went a long way in helping this underutilized space reach its potential.

A $550 project creates a cool spot for displaying vintage dishes.

Long time readers may remember father and small space problem solver Jason who built his daughter Annabelle a stylish crib (above) to fit into a nook that was a few inches too small for a traditional crib. He took charge of his home and made it work for his family. As they all do, Annabelle grew up and was ready for a big girl bed. Here’s how Jason converted the crib into a toddler bed…and then back again when brother William joined the family!

"I counted how many times I used the stairs in question over the course of one day, and it was over 30!" this DIYer says. "That’s a lot of time to be in boring decor. It deserved a makeover."

Home DIYer and blogger Kristen Johnson upcycled her recycling bin contents by giving a plastic planter new life.

A helpful kit takes this laundry room closet to the next level.

"Our goal was to create a modern inspired tiny home on wheels, and that's exactly what we did," this RV owner says.

A designer added texture and artwork with special meaning behind it to a blank canvas spot in her home.

"I knew this cool piece of history needed to be saved," the DIYer says.

"There is life after the boob light," this DIYer says — and there's proof in her super contemporary, streamlined "after."

Learn how to give a thrift store lamp a high-end look with a few basic supplies.

The whole project — trailer included — cost $4,000.

This project is the ultimate cross between style and function.

Yes, the room is snake themed!

It's totally understandable if you think living in a rental apartment means you're pretty much stuck with the bathroom you've got. However, if you're willing to get creative, you can absolutely give this space a reversible, renter-friendly upgrade.

“I hated having this family piece just sitting in storage," this DIYer says. "Giving it new life feels like I’m bringing my Nana back into my home.”

These one-wall wonders totally transform the entire look of a space.

A new, more functional layout helped, too!

There was no paint required for this simple update.

"I had all of these ideas and was struggling to narrow them down, to simplify the design, until I realized it’s my house, and in this small space I can take some risks," the homeowner says. "So I did all of them."

With IKEA cabinets, Semihandmade fronts, and a $100 "marble" backsplash hack.

It's now a much better focal point.

Have an awkward, unusable spot in your own home? Let this project inspire you to make the most of it.

With the help of an enterprising decorator friend!

Cherished collections of milk glass and old photos add meaning and character to this revamped master bedroom.

You know the saying: One person's trash is another one's DIY project in the making.

Marissa Ashcraft, a home and DIY creator, found a way to hack a 3-foot by 5-foot giant mirror for just $150.

Some smart changes give the old piece a new lease on life.

This record cabinet got a second chance with a stylish new look.

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This is an easy curb appeal project you can copy for your own home, too.

The DIY job cost literally a fraction of what they were quoted.

Turns out it pays to snoop on your neighbor's design decisions.

This impressive project could make #RoomSeparatorGoals a thing.

And no tools were necessary!

This playroom is like a mini studio apartment. "I am so proud that I built almost everything in here with my own two hands," the homeowner says.

More than a few small space ideas from Instagram's most famous kitchen designers ahead!

It's still only just 280 square feet, but feels so much bigger.

Featuring an IKEA hack changing table!

A big risk pays off in this living room.

Using IKEA cabinets!

"I wanted the space to look beautiful and be more functional," this DIYer says.

From top to bottom, this closet's packed with clever fixes.