Do-it-yourself repair: 33 cases when the result exceeded expectations (33 photos)

The thought of renovation terrifies many people. However, if you put in enough effort, you will end up with a space that reflects your personality. And the process itself can become exciting and interesting. Take a look at the work of homeowners who have masterfully remodeled their kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and other living spaces. We hope they inspire you to make new changes!

1. "Finished renovating the second floor. I can't believe I did it!"





2. "Before and after: our living room in a Victorian house. Bristol, UK"



3. "Our Florida Terrace"





4. Bookcase made from a partition



5. Living room with dining area



6. "We moved into a house and the stairs seemed dangerous. So we replaced them."



7. Pantry remodel



8. “We completed a bathroom renovation in our 100-year-old home.”



9. “Still working on the guest toilet. I did the painting myself, inspired by chinoiserie wallpaper made on silk and rice paper canvas.”



10. Turned the basement into a bedroom



11. “When I bought this house, the kitchen was in terrible shape. It took about 10 months to get it in order. Now I’m just in love with it.”



12. Hallway



13. “My wife and I finally saw our plans come to life.”



14. “The first big job done on our Victorian house.”



15. Basement Bar, Before and After, Chicago



16. “It took me 3 months to finish the bathroom. I’m very proud of myself for finally finishing it.”



17. “We remodeled the bathroom.”



18. "Do-it-yourself guest room renovation"



19. “We love how spacious it is.”



20. The work took 5 weeks



21. From closet to small home office



22. “It took 8 months, the racks were made to order”



23. Budget renovation



24. "Completely updating the kitchen in our 1870 farmhouse."



25. "Living room before and after, southwest Germany"



26. Updated bathroom



27. “Over the last year, I remodeled our bathroom myself.”



28. “Just finished renovating a small bathroom.”



29. “Remodeling with your own hands and without experience. We started the renovation after a pipe burst in the bathroom. And now, a year and a month later, we are finished.”



"My wife and I had no experience with renovations. I spent a lot of time on YouTube learning what to do. We live in an 1890 Victorian in Denver and tried to keep the design elements intact. We probably spent about $15,000 on materials." dollars."

30. The renovation lasted 18 months



31. Before and after



32. Built my own recording room under the stairs



33. “My dining room at the time of the move and now”