Home Projects

Knocking out a wall makes it feel way bigger, too, though the footprint stayed pretty much the same.

"You can do big things with a small budget!" this homeowner says of her 100% DIYed new kitchen.

This 1921 cottage had a tiny, 75-square-foot kitchen that needed a little TLC. After finding a charming cast iron sink, Alison O’Reilly knew exactly what to DIY — a beautiful sink combination with her antique Hoosier cabinet.

It created the coziest little bed nook.

Now, it feels brighter and bigger (even though it's still the same size).

Here's proof that little changes add up to big results.

Fresh paint, new brass hardware, and a geometric wall mural give this main-level bathroom a new lease on life — and all at an affordable price.

Mary Zenker, founder of Shaker Home Studio, put off renovating her family bathroom for as long as possible. But plumbing issues forced the family to say goodbye to the butter yellow tiles and hello to a calming retreat.

Here's proof that paint can change the whole vibe of a kitchen.

This kitchen went from drab to dreamy.

"People can’t believe it’s IKEA," this DIYer says of her expensive-looking "after."

Updated surroundings give the existing fixtures a lot more shine.

After four months and $15,000, this kitchen looks like a work of art.

A color consultant discovered a bright cobalt blue Victorian fireplace boarded up in her 1890s home office — and it pulled the whole room together.

I never expected this product to work for me.

The new scalloped shelving is a must-see!

No walls were lost in this redo, but lots of light was gained.

When this couple moved in, they redid the guest bathroom with a geometric accent wall. Years later, they’ve learned a thing or two and decided to redo the space with bold, colorful details — completely DIYed.

The new color combos in the "after" are bold and unexpected but well-reasoned and well-executed.

The new terracotta-and-blue color scheme is like instant sunshine.

It's the first of its kind for the brand.

This vintage hutch was a diamond in the (gummy, painted-over) rough.

Working with her landlord’s permission, she made five simple swaps that changed everything about her kitchen.

This IKEA classic shows its versatility once again with a gorgeous, expensive-looking transformation.

An aunt created a brand-new, totally cute and chic bedroom for her niece that can change as her style and interests change.

The fireplace redo will make you do a double-take.

New tile (and paint that looks like tile) completely transform this once-dated space.

Goodbye, blue laminate countertops from the '80s.

This redo's full of room-brightening tips worth stealing.

Artist Maggie Beckett already had her dream NYC apartment. But when her husband moved in, the space needed an update to reflect both of their personalities. Their tiny bedroom with no closet space was the perfect place to experiment with an IKEA PAX DIY nook and landscape mural.

This bathroom has the ultimate DIY solutions for concealing ugly tile.

The homeowners kept their budget under $2,300 by selling their old furniture, sourcing budget-friendly new finds, and doing some of the work themselves.

The space is way more organized now.

An all-gray living room had no privacy, but the interior designer, Rainbow Shaker, created a colorful, sun-lit space with privacy for a London-based family.

This bathroom went from "blah" to "ahhhhh."

The original Craftsman details sold this DIYer on her home, but they needed some major restoration work.

This DIYer was inspired by fond memories of the passed-down camper from when she was a child.

It’s cheaper than running the AC or getting expensive window treatments.

If you need inspiration for an easy, done-in-a-day furniture refresh, read on.

After getting a quote for $15,000, Bre Okoren decided to DIY the patio to fit her $2,000 budget. She loved hosting friends and family, and wanted to recreate a space that offered warmth and connection.

All in, the project cost just $25.

The new finishes make it look bigger, even though it stayed the same size.

This kitchen may be mostly white, but it's still packed with personality.

You'll want to paint your cabinets when you see this makeover.

"My three goals were to make the room fancy, fun, and functional, and I believe that I achieved all three," this DIYer says — the perfect trio for a formal-meets-family-friendly dining room.

It takes just a few minutes (and no tools!).

The ambitious project took two and a half months to complete.

"I knew I wanted to give it a comfortable and practical look: modern-meets-retro," this renter says of her fun revamped kitchen.

First-time homeowners transformed their 1800s Italianate home and color-drenched the dining room after extensive research to find a historically accurate color. They used a bold Roman Clay shade that they later found out was original to the house’s dining room, too — making it meant to be.

The piece was falling apart when this first-time DIYer got her hands on it.

The "after" is completely unrecognizable, in the best way possible.

No power tools required.

As a New York City renter, Sarah Ingle had to pick her battles when renovating her tiny bathroom. She left the frosted glass shower but added warm textures, colors, and unique wall decor.

This sad-looking cabinet got a delicate and sophisticated makeover.

Kim White got so much more storage in her studio apartment.

Despite knocking down a wall that changes everything about the space, this kitchen reno preserves its existing paneling and windows.

It's totally understandable if you think living in a rental apartment means you're pretty much stuck with the bathroom you've got. However, if you're willing to get creative, you can absolutely give this space a reversible, renter-friendly upgrade.

They're totally "chill."

Including before-and-after photos!

"One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to interior design is not utilizing perfectly good space!" this DIYer says. This project leaves no usable inch untouched.

As a college graduate, I had officially moved out — it was time to say goodbye and let my parents have the home they always wanted post-kids.

Painting the cabinets made them unrecognizable from their orange-ish wood stain before and had a big impact on the whole kitchen.

One clever fix: a wall-mounted drying rack.

See how one DIYer achieved this budget-friendly, rental-friendly, landlord-approved new look.

It's the perfect combination of relaxing and sophisticated.

A brownish gray kitchen becomes a fun, retro-looking cook space — no demo required.

A designer added texture and artwork with special meaning behind it to a blank canvas spot in her home.

This relatively little project that had seriously big payoff.

DIYer Amanda Oleri and carpenter Jason Staebler wanted to add unique charm to their 1980s kitchen, while including a fun spice-storage solution. The couple’s DIY spice cabinet went viral for the smart storage solution.

From the frilly 1950s to a colorful '80s Miami vibe.

The bold paint color makes the kitchen look super sophisticated.

This DIYer put in lots of sweat equity to create her modern-meets-vintage custom dresser.