Before & Afters

The after is so happy and functional.

It’s possible to make rental brown cabinets look chic.

The floors are a must-see!

"I’m most proud that we did this all ourselves and saved so much money!" says homeowner Astin Hancock.

This is definitely not one of those wall-to-wall white remodels.

If you're not sick of the paint-it-white trend, and are in fact thinking of painting your very own cabinetry white, this is the project for you.

All it took was a can of paint and some elevated hardware.

Paint made the biggest difference in this 128-square-foot kitchen.

The project brings the outdoors in.

See this space go dark (in the best way).

Plus, a can’t-miss step if you want your tiles to last.

There are countless shades of pink.

“I love that it feels old, charming, and lived-in — even though it isn’t that old.”

Now, it’s much more functional for a family of five.

The couple completed every part of the renovation themselves.

Not only are they striking, but they’re also extremely functional.

It convinced me to paint my walls blue.

The upgrade adds color and drama but still feels bright and cheery.

The custom wallpaper is the cherry on top.

Plus, orange and pink walls.

Even the fridge is a fun color!

I’m a novice DIYer, and this project was a total breeze.

It’s simple, but so effective.

It instantly brightened the entire room.

From dingy and dated to fresh and welcoming.

Plus, all the ways the homeowners kept remodel costs low.

The original kitchen felt “dark and very boxed in.”

It’s giving total “main character energy.”

“Wiping away literal years of city dust and grime was an immediate improvement,” the renter says.

It’s like going to a rooftop lounge without ever leaving home.

The entire remodel was done by the homeowners themselves.

I am in awe.

It’s hard to believe the room wasn’t even a kitchen before.

This transformation brought a cold kitchen to life.

Controversial kitchen features and decisions add instant intrigue.

It took two tries to get the cabinet color right in this kitchen makeover — and the wait was worth it!

“I hope this project is a great demonstration of what can be achieved with paint and pattern,” the homeowner says.

The entire renovation cost around $8,000.

Plus, the smart tweak that lets in so much natural light.

The $20,000 makeover brings new life to the space.

This homeowner’s advice? Don’t be afraid to go bold.

Plus, see how they maximize storage for a family of five.

Avery's 1980s kitchen was dark and dated, then the owner decided to go with her gut and chose a color and style that matched her personal tastes.

The cabinets may be new, but they’re designed to fit in with the architectural details of this 1926 home.

The entire update cost around $1,200.

The “before” photos are almost unrecognizable.

“This sun-soaked nook has lived MANY lives,” the homeowner says.

Every design element factors in day-to-day use.

The backsplash was a first-time DIY and makes such a difference.

The couple’s wedding date is even inscribed in the mural.

Her advice shocked me.

The “after” makes 300 square feet feel massive, thanks to smart cabinetry, color choices, and more.

“I hope my place can show people that adding color to a space doesn’t have to be scary or super expensive!”

Find two ways to fake the look of expensive marble herein.

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

Black cabinets are still neutral — but seriously high-impact.

The “after” works for all seasons.

The after is pure sunshine.

The upgrade adds color and drama but still feels bright and cheery.

“There were decades' worth of stains in the carpet,” the DIYer says.