Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

There are countless shades of pink.

“I love the green and pink color palette,” the homeowner says on Instagram. “In fact, I’d it picked out loooong before we ever got the keys to this house.”

“It’s a real showstopping space,” the homeowner says of the “after.”

You might be surprised at which is which.

Little touches like the wood slats, swirly marbles, and the steam feature in the shower were inspired by Scandinavian spas.

Zero wiring or power tools required.

The new shower is ahh-inspiring.

“It's so much brighter and more spacious,” the homeowner says of the “after.”

One of the best decisions I made in this reno was thinking about how my growing kiddos will use the space for the long haul.

Now, I have a dramatic entrance to my home — and a space that friends stop and ask about as soon as they walk in.

This apartment dweller was envisioning something more spacious and spa-like.

The pink kitchen cabinets are stunning — and it took over 10 paint colors to land on just the right shade.

Let there be light!

“It feels like one big room now,” this homeowner says. Before, the 1977 kitchen felt cramped.

The beautiful exposed brick stays!

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

The couple completed every part of the renovation themselves.

It’s now cleverly divided into spaces for dining, lounging, gardening, and more.

The after is pure sunshine.

It makes a bold statement in a small apartment.

Hello, zebra wallpaper! Plus, orange and pink walls.

The custom wallpaper is the cherry on top.

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

It turns out, glossy cabinets were not the right call for this kitchen.

“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.

This apartment owner used the spacious loft living room as their bedroom. The more space (and color!) the better.

Now, it’s much more functional for a family of five.

Inspired by pro designer Justina Blakeney, this couple went for a jungalow aesthetic.

There's a fun, fresh bathroom in your future.

See how this condo kitchen gets a sleek upgrade for a little over $7,000. Cabinet paint makes a major difference.

See this space go dark (in the best way).

It's so open and airy now!

The lounger DIY project is so smart.

The pièce de résistance is the DIY limewash brick wall.

The project brings the outdoors in.

It’s quite versatile, too.

The terracotta tiles are dreamy.

The bold green color featured in this transformation is just perfect.

The new look is so luxe — and completely matches the vibe of the house.

Even Gaines has had to repaint a room when she didn’t love the color — and here’s how she says you can avoid that.

Learn from other homeowners’ mistakes.

Wait until you see the pretty wallpaper!

The green paint inspired the rest of the studio’s design.

You have to see the flip-out window.

Keep your cabinets, but ditch the dated look.

The cabinets! The natural light! The island!

It’s hard to believe the room wasn’t even a kitchen before.

It will totally ruin the look of your bathroom.