Home Projects by Room

The renovation cost $15k, but my two favorite details are under $100.

I can’t believe I didn’t think of it before.

It’s dark, Parisian-inspired, and dreamy.

Here’s to maximizing vertical space.

The space looks “brand-new, without the effort and expense of installing a new kitchen,” the DIYer says.

The project “saved me hundreds of dollars,” the DIYer says.

The new backsplash is so clever.

The transformation total was $200.

The backsplash is inspired by Morocco.

A hula hoop can come in clutch in a tight space.

The DIYer found a surprise in the walls.

“Creativity beats cash, and a little stubbornness can make even a landlord-friendly kitchen feel luxurious,” the DIYer says.

There were (many) doubters in the comment section when I first shared my process on Instagram.

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

Before, the kitchen was closed-off with shutter-style doors.

It adds instant patina.

It’s gorgeous!

My partner and I had to decide where to splurge and where to save.

As with most DIY projects, there were surprises along the way.

These kitchen cabinets are stunning.

Want a spa-worthy retreat? Skip these unnecessary additions.

It cost around $5,000.

It only cost $400.

It’s very nostalgic.

It’s basically a magic trick.

The 43-square-foot bathroom is now “grand and moody.”

I couldn’t believe it!

The pattern play is everything.

I literally thought it was peel-and-stick wallpaper.

The “before” was “a 1990s hodgepodge of design choices.”

“I was excited to bring this kitchen up to code and bring it life and a personality,” the DIYer says.

“I love how the room brings in elements from my heritage while still feeling fresh,” the DIYer says.

Now the bathroom wows.

The homeowner wanted to minimize waste in her kitchen transformation.

Upgrading the cabinets made a huge difference.

April showers bring home upgrades.

Consider this your permission to experiment.

TikTok commenters are divided.

Say goodbye to countertop appliances for good.

You’re probably already struggling with this tough choice.

“There really was nothing I liked about this room,” the homeowner says of the “before.”

It hadn't been updated since the 1940s!

“It feels calm and inviting,” the DIYer says.

I took the same principles around feature walls and went skyward.

Number 2 might surprise you.

Bonus: You’ll score an easy aesthetic upgrade.

The homeowners had just one request: Bring on the color.

The bathrooms go from “dungeon-like” and dirty to dramatically stylish.

This bathroom makeover is an antique-lover’s dream with wallet-friendly finds!

Pencil in a quick trip to the hardware store.

Food storage, but make it chic.

The "after" is so colorful.

“We wanted it to feel happy and inviting, without feeling overwhelming,” the DIYer says.

The new layout allows for more prep surfaces and for bar seating.

The "after" has completely stunning countertops.

Every little detail counts.

You have to see where she put wallpaper!

The staircase is now a talking point.

“It makes me happy every day I look at it and sit in our dining room,” the homeowner says.

The “after” fits a desk and built-in bookcases, and it sleeps two.

It helps hide an eyesore.

There’s a reason your kitchen feels a little “off.”

The homeowners needed something that would fit in a very tight space.

This home office makeover uses color-drenching — with a twist.

And besides that, it’s gorgeous, too!

“I love that I didn't have to do a gut renovation in order to create something completely different,” the renter says.

“I’m on a journey to cook more and use Uber Eats a little less,” this renter says — and now she has a kitchen where that can happen.

They even removed the upper cabinets!

“All the sudden, it felt like a proper kitchen and not just a rental with a hodgepodge of random cabinets and appliances,” the homeowner says.

It’s underrated.

“It’s a much warmer and cozier space now,” the DIYer says.

“If a full demo isn’t in the cards, focus on smaller, impactful changes like paint, molding, or upgraded hardware,” this DIYer says.