20 Interior Design Enthusiasts Share Their Results Online, and the Pictures Are Awesome

Interior design does not have to mean a full renovation or a huge budget. Sometimes, a fresh coat of paint, a thrifted lamp, or a clever DIY project is enough to completely change how a room feels.

That is exactly why these home decorating ideas stand out. The people behind them found creative ways to make their spaces look better, from small apartment updates to bigger before-and-after transformations, and the results are surprisingly inspiring.

If you have been looking for simple home decor inspiration, these photos are a great place to start. Read on.

1. "Not Sure If This Counts as Home Decorating. Our Garage Is the Only Part of Our House You Can See from the Street, So We Commissioned an Artist to Paint a Mural. We Love It!"

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2. "Reading Corner"

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3. "Just Want to Share My New Design: Jellyfish Night Light"

A small change can still make a big difference.

4. "The Previous Owners Had Painted the Lovely Floors"

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5. "I Hand-Painted a Mural in My Dining Room. I Find Painting Very Relaxing, and Now I Have Three Different Murals in My Home"

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6. "Little Things Can Make All the Difference. Loving the Way My Couch Looks with Updated Legs!"

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That update really pulled the room together.

7. "Kitchen Renovation Before/After"

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8. "My Girlfriend Wanted to Try a Bold Color for Our Dining Room. I Think It Turned Out Fantastic!"

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9. "My Boyfriend Made This Lamp for Me! It Is Stained Glass, Wood, and Birch"

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10. "The Before and After of Our DIY Kitchen Makeover"

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The before-and-after shots do most of the talking here.

And if you’re looking for quick wins, these practical fixes for ordinary situations might be exactly what you need.

11. "Finally Renovated Our Guest Bath"

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12. "From What We Could Tell, Former Residents Used to Smoke in This Bathroom… What Started as Attempts to Get Rid of the Smell Turned into a Mini-Facelift That I’m Now Pretty Proud Of. Before & After"

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13. "Painted My Hutch Black and Hung Some Peel ‘N’ Stick Wallpaper. It Makes Such a Dramatic Difference in Our Small Builder's Grade Home!"

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14. "Military Housing Made Cozy"

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15. "Wanted to Share My Pink Ceiling Lamp That I Thrifted for $9.99. P.S. Still on the Hunt for a Rug"

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Even the smallest thrift-store find can change the mood of a room.

16. "Kitchen Remodel Before/After"

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17. Smart Thinking:

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18. "We Turned My Laundry Room Closet into a Desk for Me. Added Wallpaper Today. I’m in Love!"

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19. "Small Patio on a Budget: Before and After"

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20. "I Moved in with My Boyfriend a Year Ago. The Place Has Changed a Little"

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With the average monthly rent in the US at $1,124 and climbing, it is natural for us all to want to save some money. There are numerous benefits to reimagining your home by yourself.

Aside from the obvious (saving money), you will also awaken your creative side, stimulate your brain, and feel much happier about yourself. So, why not give it a try?

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