Projects & Improvements

It went from “an uncomfortable beige box” to technicolored and oh-so clever.

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.

It’s possible to do a transformation as a memorable family project.

The combination of rich wood and chrome legs is the epitome of mid-century modern style.

Before, this homeowner avoided including this wall in any photographs. Now, it’s ready for its close-up!

“I was in love with the green and black tiles,” the homeowner says. “I wanted to spotlight them and honor the incredible craft that went into building our bathroom.”

This is upcycling at its best.

Even seasoned DIYers might not be able to name all four. Can you?

How many can you check off this pro-approved list?

The new paint colors were inspired by the sun.

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

Pro furniture flippers say these pitfalls will cost you time and money.

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.

There's now a dash of color in an unexpected spot.

Muffle the noise once and for all.

And it takes less than two minutes.

You can sneak wine storage into some pretty tiny spaces with these clever DIYs.

Not all heaters work in the same way.

And it only cost about $250!

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

They bought the building for $100,000 and then worked a miracle.

Stylish minimalism inspo ahead.

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

Best yet, the upgrades only cost $1,000.

Want to reclaim some lost square footage? This is the answer.

The white paint was a game-changer.

It looks good enough to eat.

From classic to modern, we’ve got you covered!

These walls didn’t get toned down — they got turned way, way up.

Deck all the halls!

The new mantel is an eye-catching upgrade.

You can make anything look luxe!

A cool design tip to steal from this bedroom? The new paint color is custom color-matched to the wallpaper.

The after feels like “a swanky restaurant bathroom,” the homeowner says.

It’s the same look for a lot less money.

It's so easy once you know where to start.

“We wanted to transform the space into a whimsical, inviting oasis that welcomed guests and made them feel at ease,” this DIYer says.

Bring home the furniture, not the bed bugs.

No demo needed!

Instagram commenters were fooled.

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

You’ll want to copy the wheeled laundry baskets.

The project is totally reversible — and easy to add on to — if the DIYer decides she wants more or less of the pattern.

Berk is leaving the Netflix show after season 8, but his best designs will live on!

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

The after mixes a modern touch with the home’s historic charm.

Add some warmth to your space without sacrificing any square footage.

We definitely just learned a few new things.

“A little IKEA mixed in with higher-end items is always a good idea, in my opinion,” this renter says.

It's totally beginner-friendly.

The renter-friendly solution to dark closets.

These renters squeezed a super practical (and beautiful!) kitchenette into just 40 square feet

It will help make your DIY makeover look totally pro.

It’s an 1830s Colonial-style home, but you wouldn’t know it from the bathroom’s “before.”

From wood cabinets to (way chicer) wood cabinets.

The homeowner wanted to combine color and comfort.

It brought light to my daily routine (literally and figuratively), but I asked the pros if the science backs it up.

It would have saved me a lot of missed spots and day-after soreness.

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