Living Room Home Projects

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.

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.

It looks even better with stockings!

“If you’ve lived in an apartment for over two or three years, I always say change something so it feels fresh,” this renter says.

It’s a comfy, colorful, casual space.

I love the bold patterns!

The crown molding is perfection!

The entire space is texture-filled!

Turns out, tuning your living room into a cozy oasis doesn't require any paint.

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

My goal was to turn the cluttered room into a spacious, manageable, and intentional space for the entire family.

Plus color and pattern galore!

This renter made big use of her small square footage.

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

The living room was missing something crucial.

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

“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.

It looks so much brighter.

They’re a book lover’s dream!

The changes elicit a “WOW” from visitors.

The secret? Mixing textures and shapes.

These furniture pieces look way more expensive than they really were.

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

This living room is a master class in layering vintage rugs.

The makeover preserved original details like the tin ceiling.

The before was gray with mostly brown-toned furniture, rugs, and objects that my boyfriend described as “curbside pickups.”

The makeover uses three types of IKEA shelves to create a super practical storage wall.

It doubles down on rustic vibes.

It’s a master class in bold colors and layout planning.