Bedroom Makeover Ideas

This one’s for all the solo project tacklers out there! Read this DIYer’s advice for getting a job done as a party of one.

Paint did a lot of heavy lifting here.

It's the perfect place to hang 10 (and hang out).

“I wanted it to be a small and mighty room — tiny but big in personality,” this DIYer says.

It’s no surprise this redo is full of great design and DIY ideas — it belongs to the Small/Cool Contest winner from 2021!

The kid wanted a Star Wars-themed bedroom; the DIYer wanted to stick to a $500 budget. Here’s how they succeeded on both counts.

This DIYer says calm, tranquil bedrooms can still mix colors and textures — and her bedroom redo is here to prove it.

The rock climbing wall is a must-see!

It’s totally sophisticated and totally pink.

“I always keep a rainbow of spray paints on hand for random projects,” this DIYer says.

The fresh vibe comes courtesy of new wallpaper and some smart DIYs.

Out went the dark paint, and in came a fun mural and fresh wall color.

The makeover — $1,800 all in — is completely renter-friendly.

Wait until you see the $141 accent wall.

“We have SO much more storage now — we actually have more storage than we need (although I'm sure we'll fill it all eventually)!” this homeowner says.

“It looks like completely different people live there now!” this homeowner says.

“I DIYed literally almost everything in the room,” the homeowner says. “There’s not a lot you can’t DIY!”

The paint color? Red-orange. The paint location? Read to find out!

The before was too empty to feel like someone really lived there.

This tiny studio’s bedroom and living area started out dingy, but with some fresh paint and furniture it’s totally unrecognizable.

There’s a smart IKEA hack in this bedroom redo, too.

“This makeover made me realize I’m way more into paint than power tools,” this DIYer says.

"In my opinion, there is no right or wrong way to style your space," this homeowner says. "As long as it brings you joy, it's functional, and it showcases your personality, then it's perfect! Your home is an outward expression of your vibe!"

Now the space has a groovy, bohemian backdrop.

The whole redo is packed with small, smart changes that make a big difference.

"Pattern and color are not my usual comfort zone, but I found myself really inspired by spaces that use a lot of pattern play and color," this homeowner says — and several of the prints in the space are totally shoppable.

The homeowners thought this space looked "spooky" before, but some strategic design choices helped bring out the best in the original features.

The "after" is total cottagecore inspiration.

"I have always had very colorful hair and clothes," this renter says. "I decided to surround myself in colorful surroundings."

This redo is packed with personality — and a couple budget-friendly makeover ideas, too.

"I had never done stenciling before, so I was nervous, but once I started it was a really peaceful, slow process," this DIYer says of her cheery paint project.

The headboard is a highlight, but this redo is simply packed with clever DIYs and hacks.

"I love color and have been painting faux ‘wallpaper’ all over the house," this homeowner explains.

Paint and peel-and-stick wallpaper played a major role in this makeover.

The new look is relaxed and inviting — perfect for the growing family that lives there.

Planning ahead was the key in this six-step transformation.

"I'm proud that the space looks more expensive than it was to transform," this DIYer says.

Because of their limited square footage, these renters didn't want to bring in baby stuff for the sake of stuff. Maximizing vertical space was key, and they did this by way of wall-mounted book racks, a hanging clothes rack, and floating shelves to hold baby care essentials.

A bold paint color paired with vintage finds gave this once-bland space a luxurious new life.

This kid's room makes a total 180 thanks to bright new paint and new decor.

This kid's room redo is packed with great ideas for staying organized.

This might be your new favorite color combo.

The fresh upgrades include $15 furniture feet, edge banding, black paint, and some contemporary brass hardware.

This homeowner envisioned "a space that I could retreat to, disconnect, curl up with a magazine, and feel totally relaxed."

A little paint and some art skills go a long way in this transformation.

Everything in this rental bedroom's cheerful redo is landlord-approved.

It's hard to keep a smile off your face when looking at the "after."

Handpainted walls, a homemade headboard, and a hand-built vanity, oh my!

A few simple but impactful changes make this room sing.

A DIY accent wall and a designer-looking headboard for a fraction of the cost of store-bought? Yes please!

By painting the walls, the whole room looks more vibrant, this homeowner says. Thrifted finds help to maintain a cozy feel throughout.

Interior designer Ashley Izsak's twin daughters used to share a room, but eventually, the tween girls were begging for their own rooms, and with a third kiddo on the way, as sentimental as it made Ashley feel splitting up the twins, it was finally time to shift things around.