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Dreamy fireplaces make staying in even better.

The revamped space has room for lounging, dining, and so much more.

A recipe developer's new kitchen is beautiful for filming — and functional, too.

There’s a clever trick for making a brand-new toilet look vintage.

“Don't be afraid to go bold with colors in small spaces,” the homeowner says.

This renovation will make you an open concept believer.

Who knew you could do this in a studio?

Bored with your home design? A kitchen makeover can make all the difference. Think outside the box and take inspiration from these stunning transformations as you dream up your next renovation.

The old oak cabinets were replaced with fresh ones from IKEA.

Goodbye, sandy beige tiles.

The after is “a little glam, a little vintage, a bit Art Deco, yet modern at the same time,” the furniture flipper says.

Scrapping the crumbling plaster walls revealed gorgeous vintage brick.

Small bathrooms are a great spot to go big with design.

Other improvements include added storage and a super-functional workspace.

The orange gradient tile isn’t totally gone, though. *Wink.*

It’s controversial, but let me convince you.

My boyfriend wanted to go bold in wallpaper and in color. I wanted a wild toilet. We both got what we wanted.

Because tile really makes the room.

I got my inspiration from a trip to Paris (and an ordinary stroll to get coffee).

The overall footprint is still the same, but the “after” feels like a much taller space.

The new color combo is unexpected, but it totally works.

Paint is “a great way to bring in a unique design feature for not a lot of money or effort,” this designer says.

Goodbye, early 2000s fixtures.

This entryway goes from dated and beige to daring and bespoke.

The “after” makes 300 square feet feel massive, thanks to smart cabinetry, color choices, and more.

I went bold with wallpaper — and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Fear not: The beautiful vintage fireplace stayed!

“I am a firm believer in making small spaces make a big impact,” the homeowner says. “I think I achieved that here.”

Some simple chores now can prevent much bigger projects (and costs) in the future.

And she got her mirror from Sam's Club!

The new look still honors the room’s mid-century roots and now feels like “a cozy den.”

I knew there was something beautiful waiting to be revealed.

It had been vacant for nearly a decade before the current homeowners moved in.

The countertop glow-up is unbelievable.

The homeowners wanted “something brave,” and the designer they worked with delivered.

The after looks so luxe that the family has taken to calling it “the parlor.”

The renovated space makes room for hangouts, overnight guests, and WFH days.

A color change makes a big difference.

Modern and farmhouse bathrooms have been wildly popular as of late, but if you’re feeling a little burnt out by clean lines, rustic beams, and super sleek materials, a retro bathroom might be a worthy style contender for your home. So forget the shiplap and shiny chrome finishes and instead set your sights on throwback design ideas that’ll make your bathroom unique and vintage-inspired — yet still fitting for a more updated home.

Before, the cabinets, floors, and counters in this kitchen were “way too brown,” the homeowner says.

My friend told me my new entryway felt like a hotel in Europe. With that one kind compliment, all the stress of the reno was worth it.

The homeowners say it “feels like a bedroom” for the first time since it was built.

If you want to give your home a totally new look (and feel), read this.

We've come across some kitchens with some pretty ingenious solutions.

The new mantel is an eye-catching upgrade.

This once-blank space is now a collector’s dream.

It went from totally ‘80s and dated to historic, charming, and cool.

The matching seating, wallpaper, and curtains are patterned perfection.

It’s utilitarian *and* pretty.

Black cabinets are still neutral — but seriously high-impact.

Turns out, they're not interchangeable.

The cast iron details are dreamy.

If you’re in the market to replace your floors, you need to read this.

“I hope this project is a great demonstration of what can be achieved with paint and pattern,” the homeowner says.

It’s luxe but still family-friendly.

The “after” works for all seasons.

It'll also save you thousands in repairs.

The new vanity is a game-changer.

Get a custom closet at a non-custom price.

The “after” is luxe on a budget.

“The whole space needed to be brightened up and simplified,” this DIYer says.

This kitchen went from brown, white, and dated to brown, white, and totally modern.

“It’s a bloody nightmare!!”

“We spend way more time in here now than we did the first two years of living in the house,” says the homeowner.

Could this be Barbie’s dream cottage? Probably.

These pro-approved tips are perfect for renters.

While wallpaper didn’t work out in one spot, it totally paid off in another.

The after is industrial, but not too industrial.

This bathroom redo is peak “quiet luxury.”

The “after” feels like a Mediterranean oasis.

“I wanted something with personality — something brave and welcoming,” the homeowner says.