The best part of any home renovation is comparing the before-and-after pics. It’s just so satisfying to see how much of a difference a few DIYs can make in a space. Thankfully, there’s an Instagram account that specializes in these before-and-afters to inspire your next home project. Take a look at some of these homes that were featured on @before.afterdesign
This house got a monochromatic makeover.
Guys, I’m such a sucker for a black-and-white look. This house is 100% would I would do to a house, you know? I’m loving the little pops of color with the chairs!
This patio became an outdoor kitchen.
Um, hi, dream patio. This is so CUTE! The addition of that slatted roof is gorgeous, as well as all the outdoor kitchenware. That would be an amazing place for me to… burn food, let’s be real.
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This kitchen got modern, but retained its charm.
This kitchen is proof that you don’t have to swap everything out to make a big change! They kept the cupboards exactly the same, painted the walls and island, and swapped the light out!
Well, this is a castle.
Seriously, I love that the kept the character of the house intact here. It has the same basic architecture, just with some little extra touches — and an actual porch railing. Whew.
From bare bones to a master bedroom.
This renovation was truly floor to ceiling. Stripped down to the studs and then re-built, this master bedroom looks like a literal dream. Imagine the solid eight hours you’d get in there! Ugh, love it.
This sad kitchen became a blue fantasy.
The general layout of the kitchen stayed the same, but everything else changed beautifully! I love that they went for blue cabinets — a pop of color in a kitchen really brightens it up!
This house had great bones.
The slats in the far wall let a good amount of light in, so why not make the whole room a little brighter, too? The new stairs and sleek decor are perfect for a modern style lover.
This back stairway became a kitchen!
Well, this might be the kitchen of my dreams. The black trim is SO crisp, and the amount of light makes it such a nice, welcoming environment. Shoutout to those pendant lights for the pop of gold!
Goodbye, outdated kitchen.
Nothing says ’80s like a sink on an angle, am I right? This renovation brought things into the modern age with a gorgeous island, a blue palette, and marble counters.
This loft is so chic.
Um, I want to live here. The floors needed polishing and those walls needed some serious TLC! Now, this lofted bedroom and den are a millennial’s dream.
This bathroom got the blues, and that’s alright.
We love a dark moment in a bathroom! The new blue vanity became a focal point for the bathroom, replacing that ugly original one. The gold mirror really finishes things off!