Before & Afters

Custom DIY shelving maximizes the organization potential of this pantry - a win for cooks and eaters alike!

Now there's storage for kids' sheets, blankets, and other linens.

Goodbye, stained carpeters. Hello, beautiful, custom-stained wood.

Lots of DIY and plenty of resourcefulness helped keep costs down in this 2000s builder-grade bathroom makeover.

It's now so warm and cozy.

The biggest-impact steps: paint and cord covers.

With six kids, a functioning kitchen was a must for the family.

With the right surroundings, even so-called "dated" fixtures can look contemporary.

The new space is gorgeous — but it's plenty practical, too.

Come for the epic gallery wall; stay for the clever way to disguise a TV.

This is a fabulous idea for a kid or teen's room, too.

Proof that small can be mighty.

The DIY ceiling is a must-see.

A dripping paint effect without using paint? You'll have to see this staircase to believe it.

A real-life pantry is made over with real-life solutions.

This kid's room makes a total 180 thanks to bright new paint and new decor.

The easy DIY project makes the family's entryway way more functional for them.

It’s so colorful and fun!

The power of beadboard.

It's seriously impressive.

It looks entirely brand new.

With a little help from the IKEA BILLY bookcase.

It's renter-friendly AND budget-friendly.

Once again, IKEA comes to the rescue and provides an efficient and good-looking storage solution.

IKEA GERSBY bookshelves become custom-looking shelving in this room-transforming, one-wall redo.

Imagine the "after" as the door to a kid's bedroom!

The rock climbing wall is a must-see!

Just wait until you see this tile!

A total transformation for $450.

Out went the dark paint, and in came a fun mural and fresh wall color.

When choosing the color scheme for the shared bedroom, I decided to honor both of their favorites.

One highlight? The bold stenciled statement wall.

It totally transformed the look of the counters.

Including $75 faux-man (get it?) shades.

It didn't take much to turn this dumping ground into a more practical, usable space.

From dead space to work space!

"Five kids and two years of mostly being home made me realize that this space did nothing for me."

The power of getting everything off the floor.

And it's not because things get neat and organized. There's that, yes, but ... just come look.

It had reached max capacity and needed order to be restored.

When wallpaper proved too pricey, this DIY'er created her own animal design - with paint!

It features hidden storage, vintage treasures, and more.

A fantastic example of how oak works if it's done right!

It's packed with DIYs and great small-space IKEA finds.

These homeowners saved literally thousands of dollars (!) with this IKEA dupe for built-ins.

The new organizing system is STILL working out a year later.

Custom DIY shelving maximizes the organization potential of this pantry - a win for cooks and eaters alike!

Hallways might be pass-throughs, but they deserve love, too.

It's still completely functional for the family, but now with lots more luxe style.

It's hard to believe it's the same space.

Sometimes you love your apartment and neighborhood so much you just have to stay — even if that means squeezing in space for two babies.

Clean, fun, and creative spaces.

It has a high-end look without the high-end price.

This is an unexpected and brilliant use of space.

The before was no match for her boys' huge imagination.