Home Projects by Room

A total transformation.

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

This budget-friendly overhaul features a few smart tricks worth making note of.

“I always love the look of an office when you enter the room and see a grand executive desk and a feature point behind it,” one DIYer says, and last year, she and several others made a feature out of green paint and built-in shelves. Scroll through their projects for some DIY inspiration for the new year.

The new look blends contemporary fixtures with vintage touches.

"As renters sometimes we feel powerless to improve our spaces," this apartment dweller says. She and her husband (and their landlord) came up with some quick fixes for this once-dated kitchen.

"Hallways are often overlooked when it comes to design, and I saw this as an opportunity to take some risks and make some bold design choices," this DIYer says.

This kid's room redo is packed with great ideas for staying organized.

The design takeaways here? Traditional doesn't mean "boring," and small spaces do not have to be exempt from big, bold design choices.

The kitchen was scarce, lacked function, and had worn-down wooden floors. It was also in need of more storage, counter space, and room to host dinner parties. 

Green paint works wonders here, as does a one-of-a-kind mural. It was a big risk that paid off.

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

When this DIYer's kids outgrew their bedroom and moved into a bigger one, she wanted to give the space that they left behind a new, more sophisticated look.

Want great sleep in 2023? It might be time for a bedroom upgrade. Let these 10 amazing transformations give you the inspiration to get started.

These living room redos will inspire you to take another look at your own space.

This might be your new favorite color combo.

The space is bright and welcoming now — a far cry from the blah brown of before.

Bold wallpaper? Quirky vintage tile? Spa-like atmosphere? These bathrooms have it all.

These makeovers feature clever organizing ideas, bold color choices, smart DIYs, and more.

"When I found out I was pregnant, I was so excited to give my baby a space of her own that was stimulating, inspiring and fun," this homeowner says.

The before was "builder-grade, plain, bland, boring," this homeowner says. The after is perfect for dimming the lights, curling up under a blanket, and pressing play on a good movie.

The fresh upgrades include $15 furniture feet, edge banding, black paint, and some contemporary brass hardware.

This homeowner envisioned "a space that I could retreat to, disconnect, curl up with a magazine, and feel totally relaxed."

This homeowner's project cost her $0 because she used what she already had. But even if you had to buy all new supplies, your project total will come in under $100.

It only takes you about an hour to install and makes your sink area more functional (and fancy!).

These homeowners took a value pack of MDF baseboards and made magic on their dining room walls.

We saw a lot of kitchen makeovers this year, but these 10 are among our very favorites for their clever design tricks, cool color schemes, and impressive DIYs.

What a difference marble makes!

"Everything in here was new, but it was builder-grade and looked pretty average," this homeowner says. But with some DIY touches, the new bathroom looks positively luxe.

In the latest episode of HGTV’s “Celebrity IOU".

Stuck on a project of your own? Let this intrepid DIYer's success inspire you to take it to the finish line.

Paint plus a little woodwork totally transform this once-uninspiring space.

This pro restorer used historic photos to help revive his 1960s aluminum trailer.

Before, the homeowner wasn't loving the color or the layout. But after, "words can't describe how beautiful the light is in the morning," she says.

"This kid's room was pretty boring for my boys' huge imagination," this mom and DIYer says of the plain before — so she gave it a redo fit for their personalities.

A layout change meant this reno was a big undertaking — but it had an equally big payoff.

"I am most proud that we completed this entire renovation on time and within budget!" this homeowner says. "That rarely happens to us."

This DIY is popular for good reason! The stylish "after" is a far cry from the cluttered "before."

The square footage stayed the same, but other room-enhancing changes give the illusion of more space.

Everything in this rental bedroom's cheerful redo is landlord-approved.

This couple used BILLY bookcases to cover an awkward door and add much-needed storage to their historic condo.

And the most epic record storage shelving unit fit for two chefs and music lovers.

It's hard to keep a smile off your face when looking at the "after."

That stained glass window though!

This DIY looks way more luxe than its under-$1,000 price tag.

Smart Tiles promises easy installation, easy cleaning and resistance to heat and humidity. As a renter, I wanted to give them a try.

These homeowners checked off everything on their dream laundry room list: a sink, built-in cabinetry, a tile backsplash, cool new countertops, and an exciting paint color.

The secret to the budget-friendly project: buying secondhand, shopping around, and DIYing it all.

This homeowner built a custom bench in her entryway to make life easier for herself, her guests, and her cat.

A perfectly good headboard gets a new life with a fresh boho-inspired look.

There's a little something for every style here.

A beachy update to her 80s style kitchen.

"The before was dull," this renter says. "If the electric mirror wasn't present, the bathroom would've had no hope at all. It felt cold and unwelcoming — not in my dream home!"

A few simple but impactful changes make this room sing.

A husband-wife duo redesigned this 1988 bathroom.

This designer used several simple go-tos for making a room feel airier and lighter.

Take it from this serial kitchen renovator.

This IKEA hack didn't require any power tools.

A DIY accent wall and a designer-looking headboard for a fraction of the cost of store-bought? Yes please!

After a pricey quote from professionals, this homeowner looked to removing the popcorn ceilings herself but didn't want the mess. Here's how she transformed the ceiling instead.

"Gosh, it's so hard to pick one thing that I love most," this homeowner says of the after. "I just love how the space feels. It is calming, bright, modern, minimal, and it makes me happy every time I walk into it."

And the prettiest robin's egg blue paint color.

By painting the walls, the whole room looks more vibrant, this homeowner says. Thrifted finds help to maintain a cozy feel throughout.

Come for the excellent art hanging and sourcing tips, stay for the clever way to disguise a TV.

With leftover materials and some clever repurposing!

A key ingredient in this transformation? Paint, of course.

Cabinets are one of the most highly used portions of the kitchen, so their paint job needs to be top-notch—and many who consider a cabinet paint job might wonder how it holds up over time under constant use.

How to fix a clogged drain, from the experts!

"I got this project done within a week of thinking of it because I was just so excited about it," this DIYer says. "It didn't take long at all to install. I did it all by myself with no help — that's how easy it was!"

You've probably never seen this popular DIY material used as a backsplash before, but it totally works.

Interior designer Ashley Izsak's twin daughters used to share a room, but eventually, the tween girls were begging for their own rooms, and with a third kiddo on the way, as sentimental as it made Ashley feel splitting up the twins, it was finally time to shift things around.

With help from the pros, a DIYer transformed a blank space for $9,600.