19 People Who Transformed Their Homes Into Joyful Sanctuaries

Not every space in our homes meets our ideal vision. However, limitations such as time, budget, or even a lack of DIY skills often force us to live with these imperfections. But these Redditors decided theyโ€™d had enough and took matters into their own hands, transforming their spaces with remarkable results that are nothing short of miraculous.

1. โ€œMy family was out of town for a week, so I surprised them with an extra 100 sq ft.โ€

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ยฉ shifterak / Reddit

2. โ€œ$250 apartment bathroom facelift.โ€

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ยฉ Cautious_Possible_18 / Reddit

3. โ€œConverted my playroom into a library.โ€

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ยฉ Echo_Red / Reddit

4. โ€œI turned my dining room into a temporary nursery.โ€

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ยฉ lxe / Reddit

5. โ€œI did a Bathroom Reno by myself with no experience.โ€

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ยฉ jujumber / Reddit

6. โ€œTurned basement into bedroom DIY.โ€

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ยฉ Cautious_Possible_18 / Reddit

7. โ€œMy hand-sculpted cob cottage in middle America.
Solo build.โ€

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ยฉ soundandsoil / Reddit

8. โ€œLet’s get way over my head and build a library.โ€

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ยฉ AdministrationIcy573 / Reddit

9. โ€œDid this by myself with no prior experience or help.โ€

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ยฉ June07 / Reddit

10. โ€œThis one took me some time.โ€

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ยฉ Bataie / Reddit

11. โ€œWanted French doors and a beautiful deck, so I gave myself a task. Results after many, many weekends.โ€

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ยฉ Macsimax / Reddit

12. โ€œThis is the first room done. It feels so fresh and inviting.โ€

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ยฉ EqualNovel9854 / Reddit

13. โ€œBefore, After. I like the 30s.โ€

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ยฉ GeggingIn / Reddit

14. โ€œI built a coffee bar in this empty corner!โ€

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ยฉ lithigos / Reddit

15. โ€œBefore and after of master bedroom.โ€

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ยฉ blissingmeee / Reddit

16. โ€œMy first step in making my house feel like mine after 3 years of beige and gray. Half-bath before and after.โ€

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ยฉ RocktoOcto / Reddit

17. โ€œRemodeled a terrace for my girlfriend as a surprise.โ€

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ยฉ devler / Reddit

18. โ€œWeโ€™re remodeling our home right now. The question is, did I overdo it?โ€

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ยฉ Look_it_up_Sweetie / Reddit

19. โ€œI found out that my partner betrayed me. Instead of getting a haircut, I stepped out of my comfort zone and renovated my bathroom. He hates it.โ€

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ยฉ Jen_Itals / Reddit

Clearly, these individuals have a remarkable talent for revitalizing their homes, transforming dull, uninspired spaces into cozy and inviting retreats. Meanwhile, other Redditors achieved equally impressive results through simpler meansโ€”just a thorough and thoughtful clean-up, proving that sometimes, all it takes is a little effort to make a big difference.

Preview photo credit Jen_Itals / Reddit

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