Easy DIY Projects

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

The pops of gold are great!

It was so much easier than I thought it would be.

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.

For about $30, you’ll have a textured piece that looks far more expensive.

“I find myself staring at this corner from time to time,” the DIYer says of the “after.” (In a good way!)

And I love the way it turned out.

The hand-built vanity is so cool.

A maker’s mark isn’t the only thing you’ll want to look out for.

This white nightstand’s makeover required 7(!) layers of green paint.

“I learned a lot about colors and textures [and] how to make smaller areas feel bigger,” the homeowner says.

I’ve always loved ornate floral wallpapers but can’t afford them covering every wall.

Instead of wallpaper I used patterned fabric, and the end result is gorgeous!

“It was extra important to me to make it a place I loved,” this renter says of her apartment.

All you need is paint to make it your own.

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 whole kitchen is now a statement piece that is also fun and very functional,” the apartment owner says.

Plus, you can choose any color of the rainbow.

And it was budget-friendly!

The “dated and boring” kitchen gets an airy and beachy vibe.

“The fireplace wall was very empty” before, the homeowner says.

Reinvent a go-to classic.

A big life change called for a color change — and a cozy spot to land each night.

It adds the perfect soft glow.

The wallpaper is so whimsical — and in a clever, cost-effective spot.

It’s giving “mirrorball” vibes.

“I loved the concrete floors, 13-foot-high ceilings … and that it was a pretty neutral canvas to work with,” the renter says. “I did not love all the gray and the super-white walls.”

See how much the 80-square-foot space changes.

Goodbye, peeling floors.

“The bathroom really needed some updating and more personality,” the homeowner says.

See how I gave my 35-square-foot studio kitchen a makeover.

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

Don’t waste money on brand-new versions of these items.

You can use things you already have!

This maximalist DIYer never thought she'd use white paint, but she made it work with her style.

You have to see where she put wallpaper!

You just need a simple household item you might already have.

The vintage fixtures actually resell for a lot of money on eBay right now.

Don’t let the cold weather dampen your spirits. Use it to chill your spirits, instead!

The staircase is now a talking point.

The vision was deVOL on a budget.

The wood cabinets stayed the same, but they look meant-to-be in this kitchen now.

Get a custom closet at a non-custom price.

It’s one of the most-hacked IKEA products.

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

So simple, so affordable, so cute.

It helps hide an eyesore.

Bonus: It's affordable, too!

“We love that our kitchen is bright, happy, spacious, and effective when it comes to storage,” the homeowner says.

Three IKEA BILLYs came to the rescue.

“I'm all about using the darkest, moodiest, and boldest paint colors in my apartment because it's fun!” the DIYer says.

And there’s a cool artwork idea, too.

For under $1,000!