Living Room Home Projects

Here’s how I used color and pattern to make the room feel distinct.

The after is a total breath of fresh air.

And the wavy DIY headboard is a must-see!

It’s renter-friendly!

A new wall color is never a bad idea.

Major renovations? We don’t know her.

This transformation is an all-time favorite.

After dreaming of a fireplace for years, I finally made my own in my 10th apartment.

The new space has a "massive cozy factor," the DIYer says.

I regret not doing this in my own apartment.

The layout for this living room makeover was a mystery — until 3 a.m. inspiration struck.

“The cottage’s original details had been completely stripped away,” the homeowner describes.

I've been thinking about it for years.

The project cost $700.

This has “relax here” written all over it.

“I really like the feel of an old library, but I also love some elements of more modern style,” the apartment owner says.

The built-in bookshelves are so dreamy.

The mural was improvised.

“I’ve just been craving something new in the living room,” the DIYer says.

It looks so sophisticated.

I’m in my grown-up art era.

“It 100% paid off,” the homeowner says.

The gist of this project is straightforward: Assemble a BILLY, then surround it with trim.

“As a homebody, introvert, and remote worker, it feels especially important to create a space I truly enjoy being in,” the renter says.

And it has the prettiest accent wall.

No matter the size of your home, these features are perfectly copy-able.

There’s even an indoor trellis!

The “after” has several design nods to the original.

“Before, it was just too gaping with all white,” the renter says.

Plus, there’s the coolest plant storage idea.

See the Bronx apartment living room transform.

I’m immediately copying the lighting hack in this living room makeover.

And it’s all thanks to some ambitious DIYers!

The living room is this family of eight’s favorite spot to hang out.

It cost around $5,000.

It’s stylish and space-savvy.

There’s another jaw-dropping DIY project in the corner, too.

This homeowner’s painting advice is “to be chaotic.” Find out why.

“The fireplace wall was very empty” before, the homeowner says.

The fireplace is now a focal point, not an eyesore.

Plus peel-and-stick wallpaper!

The staircase is now a talking point.

The DIYer and her family spend a lot of time in the kitchen, so they needed ample seating.

Although the homeowner had to compromise on carpet, she was able to completely disguise it with maximalist style.

It’s renter-friendly!

Hint: IKEA hacks galore!

The IKEA hack really elevates it.

The living room got its groove back.