Home Makeovers

Home makeovers require you to first, get inspired, and then get to work. We love before-and-after home makeover photos; getting a chance to see the progress and final home transformation is truly inspirational. Home makeovers can be daunting, but we have everything from surface refreshes to full home renovations, so you will feel comfortable tackling a project of your own.

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This Mediterranean-Style Remodel Has All the Luxuries of a Hotel
A globe-trotting California couple set out to create a home that embodies all the amenities of a five-star hotel.
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This 500-Square-Foot Detached Garage Became a Dreamy Guest Loft
Tucked above this Houston garage is a cozy guest loft, where visitors have everything they need in one petite space.
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Once Dark and Dated, This Fixer Upper is Now Bright and Modern
This '60s ranch desperately needed to be brought back to life. Fortunately, with a few midcentury modern touches, it's come out of its style slump.
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A Lakefront Home That's Swimming in Warm Wood and Natural Light
One woman designed her interiors—and a booming business—around one thing she will never take for granted: light.
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This Blank-Slate City Apartment Got an Eclectic Upgrade
With classic finishes and a fresh color palette, this compact Washington, D.C., home proves that a newly renovated space can still have an old soul.
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This Before-and-After Townhouse Makeover Proves the Power of Paint
With a tweak here and a splash of paint there, a designer ushers colorful spirit into a nondescript townhouse.
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This Texas Home Is an Antique Lover's Dream
Bring on the old, bring on the new—this century-old Texas homestead embraces both, letting texture and a calming palette bridge the age gap.
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This Beach House Is Decked Out in Gorgeous Reclaimed Wood
A cache of salvaged wood from a family’s timber business serves as the rich and mellow starting point for this Florida retreat.
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You Have to See This Home's Clever Organization Ideas
This busy family keeps school, sports, and dance gear in plain sight so everything is accessible in their home’s hardworking spaces. 
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This Coastal Kitchen Makeover is Beautiful in Blue
Without walls to block views or traffic, this warm and welcoming California kitchen is as inspiring as the nearby coast.
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This Adorable Charleston Guesthouse Was Once a Garage
The forecast for this Charleston, SC, guesthouse is 365 days of summer, thanks to one interior designer’s beachy decorating tricks. Take a look inside this space that was once used to house cars.
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This Beach Bungalow Is the Perfect Mix of Vintage and Glam
A happy combination of eclectic decorating styles gave new life to this Texas vacation home.
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In Tucson, it’s easy to follow the decorating crowd to stores filled with southwestern style. But this homeowner didn’t let location stop her from staying true to her favored rustic farmhouse look.

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Tour This Modern Farmhouse Family Home
This brand-new build captures the authenticity of a farmhouse while being functional enough to serve as this family's forever home.
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Preppy Meets Posh in This Colorful California Beach Home
Childhood pals relied on their shared history—plus a love for all things colorful and a bit glam—to energize a sleepy California house.
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California Chill Meets Elegant Entertaining in This Family Beach Home
This West coast home is all about understated elegance and setting a casual tone that makes guests feel right at home—indoors and out. 
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These Looks from the One Room Challenge Are About to Be Everywhere
You won't believe the stunning transformations completed in just six weeks.
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A Must-See Lakefront Cottage with Modern Farmhouse Style
Inspired by shared childhood memories, two women put a fresh spin on a traditional Adirondack lake cottage. Step inside their stylish home that's brimming with charming character.
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How to Ceruse in 4 Simple Steps
Learn how to give new life to a wood surface with this grain whitening technique. Its unique waxy finish gives furniture a beautiful vintage appearance.
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Take a Look Inside Paralympian Amy Purdy's DIY Mountain Makeover
Remodeling challenges ignited the creativity of this Colorado couple as they renovated their “tree house” in the Rockies.
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5 Amazing RV Makeovers You Have to See
These happy campers took worn-down RVs and remodeled them into modern homes on wheels. You’ll be itching to hit the road when you see the all-new features and smart updates they added.
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This California Home is the Perfect Blend of Form and Function
Dog paws and Lego blocks have full run of designer Cecily Mendell’s durable California home. Steal these 10 ways to make your home family-friendly without sacrificing style.
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This DIY Rehab is a Desert Oasis Airbnb We’re Dying to Stay In
This couple completely gutted a run-down cabin and remade it into a bohemian desert oasis for rent on Airbnb. See the stunning transformation and get tips for listing a vacation rental.
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The One Room Challenge Fall 2018
The biannual event is kicking off on October 3 and we can't wait to see what the 20 makeovers will look like.
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6 Ways to Take a Basic Builder-Grade Condo From Whoa to Wow
A revamped artist's condo bans boring and says hello to color and statement-making pieces. Follow these expert tips by interior designer Caitlin Murray for decorating a condo with personality. 
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A 100-Year-Old Home Gets a DIY Renovation
Unexpected trials and treasures during a major renovation of a 1901 house left these DIY newbies with a place worthy to call home.
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These Designers Built the Farmhouse of Their Dreams
A clever mix of materials gives a newly built coastal home both instant age and up-to-the-minute style. Though the walls are white, the rooms are bursting with excitement. 
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This Home Makeover Leaves Boring Colors at the Door
Landscape designer Bryce Brock instills her home with the same down-to-earth style, indoors and out. But, the colorful walls are anything but neutral. 
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Step Inside This Dreamy Storage-Packed Kitchen
An efficient work core and a spacious two-island plan promote family harmony in this busy but well-ordered kitchen.
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Step Inside This Stunning Schoolhouse Makeover
Relishing the quirkiness of a 1907 schoolhouse, HGTV star Leanne Ford uses come-as-you-are vintage finds and high-contrast neutrals to fashion a cool retreat.
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9 Decorating Ideas that Make White Walls Anything But Boring
All-white walls may be a blank canvas, but in the hands of texture-loving, pattern-playing, antiques-collecting Paloma Contreras, they’re anything but boring.
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How to Build a Murphy Bed
Need some extra space for visiting family members? This DIY Murphy bed is the answer. See how easily you can build one in just two days!
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This Glam Bedroom Makeover Was Done in a Weekend
A little paint and fabric go a long way. Three DIY-friendly projects transformed this boring master bedroom into a dreamy suite in just two days. See how easy it was to upgrade from the gray-on-gray-on-gray to a sophisticated, relaxing space using staple supplies available at your local hardware store.
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You Have to See This Major Galley Kitchen Renovation
A refreshed layout packed with just enough modern touches took this space from forgettable to fabulous.
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Ellen DeGeneres Has Spent at Least $145 Million Buying and Flipping Homes. See Her Biggest Wins—and One Enormous Loss
The talk show host has a serious talent in transforming real estate.
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This Amazing Apartment Used to Be a Garage
Good-bye, dark past as a garage. Hello, bright happy future as a getaway. A homeowner creates, and then checks herself into, a cozy 250-square-foot apartment.
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This Clever DIY Storage Bench Hides All Your Electronic Clutter
This handy couple replaced their “chaos corner” with a double-duty cabinet that hides electronic equipment and expands seating in their living room. See how they did it, and how you can do it, too!
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Inside Selena Gomez's Cozy California Home
The singer and former Disney star recently listed her home for $2.8 million. Take a tour and discover what hides behind the home's massive ficus hedges.
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