One can endlessly admire creative people with golden hands, and when the talent is also practical, there is nothing more to add. Just look and admire how much soul and skill they put into their work. In this article, we put together real masterpieces of self-made renovations and stunning “before” and “after.”
“The wood flooring got soaked and cheerfully buckled. While my husband ran around in a panic, I took matters into my own hands.”
“Now my husband can leave the balcony door open all the time. The cats love this. Initially, they walked cautiously around the edge of the pool, but they soon got bolder and started patting the fish.”
- Marry me. © pavel172 / Pikabu
“A DIY toilet renovation”
- I used to want to run away from the toilet, but now I don’t even want to leave. © steveJlobs / Pikabu
“My maximalist living room on a budget”
- It looks like pure cozy chaos in the best way. Love seeing how much personality you packed in without breaking the bank! © Odd_Beyond6809 / Reddit
A small bedroom
- I would love to be in this room! It’s cozy and elegant! © inthevelvetsea / Reddit
“After a low-budget renovation, some of the tiles cracked and fell off, so I replaced the damaged section.”
“I opted against replacing all the tiles because the process seemed too disruptive. It would mean no stove access, removing everything—furniture, appliances, and all foodstuffs and liquids—plus enduring dust and mess. Faced with that chaos, I chose this temporary solution for now.”
“Redecorating after the previous owner”
- Interesting choice to have a louvered bifold door on a bathroom… © DJErikD / Reddit
- Louvered bifold for a powder room door… “When all your friends are really, really close friends…” © RogerRabbit1234 / Reddit
Limited budget and cheap materials
An artist lives here.
“How I made the most of my old oversized wardrobes.”
“I decided to rearrange and repaint the cabinets. One cupboard, featuring glass shelves and a mirrored back, became the perfect vanity. Now I have a large mirror!”
Waiting for major renovations
“When we bought the flat, the seller promised an imminent building overhaul, so we postponed renovating the bathroom. But we were shocked to learn the renovation was scheduled for 2043. With our pipes already crumbling, a neighbor’s bathroom repair prompted us to collaborate—we finally replaced the plumbing together.”
Renovation after six power dogs
“A tenant of mine adopted six pit bulls from a local shelter without my consent, violating the lease. The dogs caused extensive damage to the property, and the tenant herself caused significant additional damage.”
“This was my most ambitious project yet.”
© Tryingtolooklikeapro / Reddit
Snakeskin wallpaper
These renovations didn’t go as smoothly as planned.
Preview photo credit elzabrutta / Pikabu
Credit by: Brightside.me
