25 Amazing Room Makeovers from HGTV's House Hunters Renovation

Spanish Charm

BEFORE: This 1930s Spanish-style bungalow had plenty of vintage charm but needed some modern updates in the kitchen. The homeowners wanted to keep some of the original details while upgrading the appliances and fixing some plumbing issues.

Updated Style

AFTER: New black cabinets contrast beautifully with white marble countertops while gleaming stainless steel appliances and a farmhouse sink add functionality. The kitchen's close proximity to the breakfast nook and adjacent formal dining room make the home perfect for entertaining.

Bland Bedroom

BEFORE: This master bedroom was small and, with just one tiny closet on the back wall, lacked adequate storage space. The only natural light trickled in through a single window, and entrance into the room was awkward since you had pass through another bedroom to get there.

Light-Filled Space

AFTER: The small window was replaced with sliding doors that lead to a newly landscaped backyard, and the doorway into the room was moved to allow entry from the hallway. The decor mixes modern elements with vintage pieces like the chandelier and side tables.

Grimy Tiles

BEFORE: This tile work may have looked nice at some point, but now it was just dirty and stained. In addition to tearing out the tiles, the homeowners wanted to make this half bath whole by knocking down a wall and installing a shower.

Art Deco Style

AFTER: A strip of geometric black and green tiles pop against white tiles that make the bathroom look cleaner and larger. The window casing and trim got a coat of black paint to match and a shower was installed on the opposite wall.

Basic Kitchen

BEFORE: The kitchen in this ranch-style home was a little small and outdated for the homeowners' needs. They planned to customize the space by opening it up to the living room to create a more open floor plan.

Cool Customization

AFTER: The kitchen is much brighter and more spacious with the open floor plan that connects it to the living room. Taking away the awkward storage cabinets on the right wall provided space for a new dining nook with rustic wood panels and a built-in bench.

Full of Potential

BEFORE: This master bedroom had a lot of space to work with, but the old carpet, popcorn ceiling and brass ceiling fan simply had to go.

Sweeping Design

AFTER: Neutral blues make up a calming color palette and occasional pops of color add visual interest. Wall-to-wall carpet was replaced with dark hardwood floors and two area rugs separate the bedroom from a sitting area.

Boring Bay Windows

BEFORE: The bay windows were a fantastic bonus feature in the master bedroom, but the space lacked character and the shutters blocked more light than they let in.

Deluxe Seating Area

AFTER: What was once a plain set of bay windows is now a cozy nook that's perfect for curling up with a good book or having guests over for a chat.

1970s Kitchen

BEFORE: With wood paneling and carpeting throughout, this home needed to be brought into the 21st century. The homeowners also didn't like that the kitchen was small and cut off from the rest of the house.

Contemporary Condition

AFTER: The space was overhauled to open up the kitchen onto the living room. Wood laminate flooring replaced the carpet and a distinctive caged light fixture hangs over the table.

Worn-Out Wood

BEFORE: Old-fashioned cabinets, light fixtures and appliances plagued this run-down kitchen and would need to be replaced before the family prepared any meals here.

Bright Transformation

AFTER: The space was entirely renovated, closing the door on the back wall before installing wood laminate flooring, white Shaker cabinets and a glossy subway-tile backsplash. The overall result of the remodel is an open, bright and modern kitchen.

Carpet-Wallpaper Combo

BEFORE: This bathroom was a double-whammy bathroom faux pas with carpet on the floor and flowery wallpaper on the walls. The powder blue shower was another unwelcome blast-from-the-past that the homeowners wanted to get rid of right away.

Simple and Clean

AFTER: Once the wallpaper and carpet were removed, a new vanity, medicine cabinet, and subway tiles in the glass shower were installed to create a bright, modern bathroom.

Plenty of Possibilities

BEFORE: A spacious living room with a fireplace and beautiful stained glass bay window looks out onto the street from this 1930s home. The original hardwood floors need to be refinished, but this living room would be an easy fix with just a few upgrades.

Ideal Den

AFTER: Neutral basics like the matching grey sofas provide a simple palette with warm-toned accents in the pillows and drapery. The fireplace is painted grey to make it stand out from the wall and become the focal point of the room.

Packed Bath

BEFORE: This master bathroom was too cramped and doubled as a laundry area. The door would be sealed off and the two tiny windows would be expanded to let in more natural light.

Segmented Layout

BEFORE: The bathroom was small and compartamentalized with separate spaces for the tub, toilet and sink. Baths were the only option since there was no standing shower.

Spa Retreat

AFTER: All existing interior walls were taken out and the laundry units were moved to a different part of the house. A refinished clawfoot tub, the double vanity with quartz countertops and stone-tile heated floors make this master bath a welcoming retreat.

Suite Shower

AFTER: There was room for an expansive shower with a bench once the separate spaces were made into one. The shower is a mix of modern glass and stone geometric tile with a vintage feel, and new built-in shelves by the toilet provide extra storage.

Nice Amenities, No Style

BEFORE: The master bedroom had a large closet and attached bathroom, but carpet was hiding the original hardwood floors and the 360 degrees of beige walls were lifeless and boring.

Dazzling Features

AFTER: The restored floor's golden wood provides a beautiful natural palette for the furniture and a deep blue accent wall spices up the space. A unique hanging chandelier and mirrored side tables add the polishing touches to the room.

Uninspiring Space

BEFORE: This extra bedroom would be converted into a home office, but it was pretty lackluster and unmotivating as is. A small balcony accessible through a sliding glass door was the only perk in this drab room.

Burst of Energy

AFTER: The blank space became a contemporary office with a bright blue-green color on the walls that sets off the sleek, black furniture. A full-length mirror placed on the wall opposite of the sliding glass door brings in more light and helps foster productivity.

Neglected Nook

BEFORE: This corner was just wasted space, but the homebuyers envisioned it as a customized breakfast nook.

AFTER: A jewel-cut chandelier accentuates the cove ceilings and echoes the scalloped pattern on the cabinet doors in the adjoining kitchen.

Vacant Room

BEFORE: This guest bedroom had an average-sized closet, a small window and bamboo flooring.

B&B Style

AFTER: The finished room has a French B&B style with toile fabrics, vintage furniture and crown moulding details. A dresser was moved into the closet space that was painted a dark blue to add depth.

Bare Bathroom

BEFORE: While this bathroom offered plenty of storage space, it lacked character and privacy. The tub needed to be replaced along with the dated light fixture and vanity.

Gorgeous Guest Bath

AFTER: Once the tub was replaced, cool grey paint was added ot the walls and the homeowner's grandmother's desk was repurposed into a sleek bathroom cabinet. Updated fixtures and a vessel sink are the final modern touches that polish off the space.

A Tall Order

BEFORE: This master bedroom suite was built out of a converted attic, giving it a lot of architectural charm with ultra high ceilings. The suite includes a small bathroom, French doors that lead out to a multi-level deck and dormer windows on two sides of the house.

Lovely Loft

AFTER: The laminate flooring was replaced with hardwoods, and industrial pendants accompany the natural light from the French doors to illuminate the room. For practicality, built-in bookshelves, a large trunk and a dark-wood dresser provide ample storage space.

Dingy Dinette

BEFORE: While the buyers liked the open space, the laminate floor, tile countertops and awkwardly-spaced cabinets were all in line to be replaced.

"Granny Chic" Aesthetic

AFTER: The new kitchen is spacious and functional, combining a contemporary look and with a "Granny Chic" feel. Stainless steel appliances, a Carrara marble bartop, and a delicately tiled backsplash with a built-in pot filler behind the stove make the space both beautiful and practical.

Unrefined Area

BEFORE: This master bathroom looked more like a neglected guest bath at best, with cheap-looking cabinets, countertops and floor tiles. The layout was awkward and disjointed, with the toilet and shower in a back section and a small tub and vanity in front.

Tasteful Feature Wall

AFTER: With the back wall torn down, the space looks like the stylish master bath it's meant to be. The homeowners opted to remove the bathtub completely to make room for one huge shower. Dark wood slats form a warm feature wall behind the new vanity contrasting with the cool blues and greys of the shower tile.

Rustic Overload

BEFORE: This spacious spare bedroom was a bit too barn-like. The scale of the room and vaulted ceilings were indeed impressive, but the room cried out to be a little less rustic and a little more chic.

Luxurious Walk-In

AFTER: Since the bedroom wasn't being used, the buyers created a giant custom walk-in closet, mixing elements of rusticity with glam details.

Vintage Kitchen

BEFORE: This dated kitchen was saddled with old flooring, cabinets and fixtures. Its vintage charm was being downplayed by an all-brown color scheme and chipping backsplash.

Modern Twist

AFTER: The cabinets were resurfaced, new countertops and stone flooring were installed and the dishwasher was replaced. The stairs also got a facelift with darker carpet that contrasts nicely with the kitchen's light color scheme.

Beat-up Built-In

BEFORE: These glass-front built-in cabinets were beautiful but needed some updating.

Fresh Take

AFTER: The cabinets were given new life with a little sanding and a few coats of grey paint. Now they provide essential, stylish storage in the kitchen.

No Sweat Repairs

BEFORE: With the floors in great shape, all this bedroom needed was a fresh coat of paint, updated furnishings and a way to hide the protruding air conditioner unit in the window.

Colorful Quarters

AFTER: Mixed patterns in complementary colors of orange and blue create a fun palette that's not overbearing or too subtle. The dark trim was painted white, making the wood panels of the back wall stand out more prominently.

Old-Fashioned Design

BEFORE: An antique stove, popcorn ceilings and dated cabinets are just a few elements the homeowners wanted to remove to modernize the kitchen. They planned to remove the bar to open up the kitchen to the informal adjoining dining room.

Elegant Eatery

AFTER: The renovated kitchen is a functional and comfortable space with a combination of mixed metals, sleek white cabinets and countertops, and new stainless steel appliances. A long kitchen island and barstools were added to the center of the room for easy food prep and extra dining space.

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