Before After

And it all came together with $300.

"I love that I am now able to display those items that I may not use every day, but are still pretty enough to leave out."

With a budget of $7,000.

Everything in the new space feels classic, with a twist.

"The cabinets are stock cabinets from Lowes and my mom and brother installed them all. I painted them and added all of the shiplap, trim, and open shelving on my own."

"Everyone who comes over comments on how they feel so calm and zen-like in the space, and it's truly become an oasis and escape from the city."

The space is visually more impactful, has more storage, and functions better for her family.

"We got the OK to make improvements, as long as they were on our own dime, and we decided to go for it rather than signing on for higher rent in a different place."

The vision? "Farmhouse charm" — plus functionality.

Chip and Jo help their employee John — who just purchased his first home — refresh his dated living spaces to match his modern aesthetic.

It came together in two months, with a $2,000 budget.

It's incredible what the right color combination can do for a room.

“It has to do with the color palette, the openness of the space with the vaulted ceilings and French windows, and the trees and sunlight."

We absolutely love the brick.

This 1940s-footprint kitchen went from "dark and cramped" to "a bright and happy place."

The secret weapon? Picture molding.

And it's all using containers the client already owned!

You won't believe the after photos.

A designer helps turn this frustrating pantry into a good-looking and functional hideaway.

“My favorite part is always my client’s reaction and extreme gratitude," says Brooke. “The gasp, the smile, the relief. It’s so satisfying.” 

Not all successful organizing projects require a massive overhaul.

A modern twist on a historic house.

Even more impressive? The redo took 10 days.

IKEA cabinets for the win — again.

The after photos are giving us major kitchen envy.

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.

The dining room is now "a great spot to relax, sip a cocktail, and work on puzzles" — the best kind of space!

You've got to see the super-cute backsplash.

“Block more time than you need because it will inevitably take longer than you think.”

You need to see the fun feature in the ceiling.

You won't believe the after photos!

Wait until you see the cabinets they got from a Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

If you’re looking to bring the modernized look to your own home, take tips and inspiration from homeowner Astin Hancock (@yourlifeiswhatyoumakeit). With the help of her husband, Tyler, and her daughter, Mia, Astin gave her 2011 kitchen a much more contemporary look. Astin’s kitchen started out with a quintessential 2010s look — dark wood cabinets, dark tile backsplash, and a dark stone-look counter. It was all in good shape, but everything just looked, well… dark.

Here's what $5,000 and hard work can do.

This refresh happened without any demo!

With a designer touch.

The redo cost between $400 and $500, but took about four months to complete.

In just two days!

You won't believe the "after" photo!

It's not a disaster area anymore.

With a budget of $6,000 and lots of DIY work.

Best part? It was free.

Even no-demo changes can go a long way in transforming a space.

Wait until you see the "after" photos!

The renter created the look using a roll of jute and a knotting pattern that she learned watching a scouts' tutorial online.

Bianca Delatorre (@peonyaccents) showed her aunt and uncle love in action by giving them an organized pantry.

The kitchen’s biggest issue was a lack of function.

"The room now uses every inch of space possible whilst storing away everything discreetly."

“The end result is a kitchen that feels so much bigger, more elevated, open, and inviting.”

Peel-and-stick projects for the win!

You have to see this "after" photo!

"Don't be afraid to work with what you have."

This project address the pantry’s function and form.

Complete with an appliance garage!

“I feel like it’s home, but it’s better.”

It all came together in three short weeks!

For $150!

The color is completely unexpected.

Wait until you see the pink chairs.