28 Home Reno Products With Inspiring Before & After Photos

Aug 25, 2023

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

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Promising review: "I used a little more than one roll for a quick makeover on an ugly fireplace in a rental apartment. It's easy to cover the tiles with the film. It makes a huge difference for minimal effort/price." —Zhen

Get it from Amazon for $17+ (available in multiple sizes).

Learn more in our full write up on this DIY-friendly marble contact paper.

Promising review: "I bought a TV stand which was too short to work with my wall mounted TV. These 12" spindle legs were the PERFECT solution. You can see in the pictures how much better it looks. I ended up buying two sets (8 legs total) since the TV stand is 6’ long. They were easy to install. Five screw holes in each leg. I had to use shorter screws in some of the holes, but this thing is rock solid. Now it looks like a retro mid-century modern piece of furniture." —Matt Z

Get a set of four from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in six sizes and three colors).

BTW, the reviewer used the color 'Taupe' above!

Promising review: "I have never been so excited about a slipcover. Total transformation of our couch and loveseat. I was worried about it not working on our leather couch, but it stays on really well due to the straps and the separate cushion covers. LOVE." —Brian/Liz

Get it from Amazon for $43.49+ (available in four sizes and 10 colors).

Promising review: "The paper of my dreams! Thick, easy to install, VERY forgiving pattern, and I was able to pull off and reposition several times with no loss of stickiness. Can't say enough good things! Not even a bad smell like I was expecting after reading other reviews. One roll covered my entire set of stair risers with exactly the right amount and a very tiny strip leftover. Posting a before and after so you can be amazed at the transformation like I was. The results are just what I was hoping for and more." —BwHow

Get a roll (measures 198" x 20.5") from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "This wallpaper is awesome....It was easy to apply, and remove and then reapply to match up the seams better. You don't notice the seams any more than any other wallpaper. It has a nice texture. It has measurements and a grid on the back which makes trimming it easy. I used my rotary blade to cut it and it went very smoothly. I've already purchased some more in a lighter color to put up on a bedroom wall. I would 100% recommend it!" —Rachel

Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in 10 sizes and 23 colors).

Includes a remote that can adjust the brightness.

Promising review "This is a wonderful product; just what I wanted. Super easy to install, and I love that it breaks off into sections, so you don't have any hanging over to hide. The remote is awesome, and there are lots of brightness settings. I’m going to use these everywhere!" —Queen Halloween

Get the six-piece kit from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two light colors).

This kit includes all necessary hardware for hanging the door: a sliding track (that comes in various sizes), two door stoppers, two wall hangers with rollers, one floor guide, two anti-jump disks, and all the bolts and spacers you'll need! The door is *not* included, but if you're in need of a door too, check out this unfinished barn door for $169+ that can be painted any color you'd like. The ultimate DIY project!

Winsoon can also do custom sizing, just be sure to email them before purchasing!

Promising review: "After my begging him for a barn door for a year, my hubby finally caved. We looked at Home Depot and the doors with the kits were around $500. That's ridiculous. So we came across this set and my husband bought the wood from HD. The whole project was a little over $200 and I couldn't be happier. It's beautiful. Yes, the wheels are plastic, but they roll very smoothly. He did say hanging the hardware was the hardest part, I guess measuring it, but he was able to do it alone. So glad that Amazon is always there for us." —Kimberly M

Get it from Amazon for $49+ (available in single door sizes 4'–18').

Promising review: "I love this set! It was delivered quickly, all of the frames and glass came in perfect condition. My favorite part of the entire thing was the guide it came with. After putting the pictures in the frames, I hung the guide, made sure it was level, and drilled the holes right into the paper. Everything came out level, the frames and pictures look great. Definitely happy with this purchase." —Cristina C Sanchez

Get it from Amazon for $46.99+ (available in three finishes).

Lavendernhatle is an Asian woman-owned business that uses all natural products to create rattan bags, coasters, trays, and pre-woven rolls for all your DIY-ing needs.

Promising review: "This rattan cane is excellent quality! I used it to line my builtins, and it was perfect. I was also amazed at how quickly it arrived, considering how far it had to come. Would definitely buy again. And seller communicated shipping well." —Becca Matheson

Get a roll (measures 18"x12") from Lavendernhatle on Etsy for $9+ (available in 31 widths/lengths).

Promising review: "Living in Hawaii, you have to select wise items that are weather-, salt-, and red dirt–proof, etc... In total I ordered 11 boxes to complete my yoga deck. I have a few left over to make steps on the back. Very pleased and happy. May order more for an outdoor shower project!" —Adazzle

Get 10 sq. ft from Amazon for $81.99.

Promising review: "I'm amazed! We live in a prewar New York City apartment and it seemed that poor water pressure in the shower that barely extended beyond the wall was par for the course. We just installed this shower head and now the water stream extends to the other side of the tub! Looking forward to finally taking a satisfying shower after all this time." —TWNYC

Get it from Amazon for $22.99.

Read our full write-up and learn more about this life-changing bathroom addition.

Includes four magnetic carriage-style gate hinges, and two magnetic handles.

Promising review: "The only thing I don't like is that kids think they are real and walk up and try to hang on the handles, which obviously just come right off. I have to admit it's hysterical, it does teach the kids to quit messing around with things they shouldn't because they think they break them... it's downright comical. Other than that, you would never know they are magnetic. They stay on, you can pull them off easily to wash the doors and then just put right back on. Heavy rains and they didn't come off. It's -20 degrees outside now, and they're still stuck on with no problems. I got three sets — one double door and one single door, looks perfect." —Rummy3

Get the six-piece set from Amazon for $13.89+ (available in three styles).

Promising review: "Excellent product. Very easy to use. We were able to paint our front door with two coats and be finished all in one day. The product is a very thick consistency that doesn't cause it to drip, run, splatter, or ruin your paint brushes. And there is very little prep work and cleanup." —Jay

Get it from Amazon for $45.98+ (available in 16 colors).

Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised by how far these went. I did the entire floor of my large master bathroom plus a little of the shower with one pen. It is pretty forgiving and you have quite a bit of working time before it dries completely. This was not a quick task, but it went faster than I thought it would. I was worried the white would look too bright, but it just makes everything look so much cleaner. I'm very happy with this product!" —Jenelle

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I love everything about these tiles! The way they look, the way they feel, the way they are cleaned...it's all so easy. It looks and feels like real tile. The only thing hard about the application is sitting still for that long to make sure all the lines and tiles line up. We found that two people doing it together was the best way. Start at the bottom and only peel back the bottom later and stick on the wall in the perfect spot. Then pull the backing away from the bottom-up, using a credit card to smooth each row of tiles as they stick. It looks so seamless! I can't say enough about how awesome these tiles are. I was SUPER skeptical and very worried about trying this, but it turned out great and kept us WAY under budget for our kitchen reno. Great Product!" —Giuliana Alcala

Get a 12"x12" sheet from Amazon for $24.55+ (available in eight colors).

Promising review: "Great stencil that comes out amazing when done!!! My only recommendation would be to wash your stencil frequently as you use it or the pint builds up and causes the paint to bleed under the stencil a bit. Overall easy to use and looks beautiful!!" —KSerrano

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 10 designs).

Promising review: "We recently purchased a new home, and we're not gutting our main bathroom until next summer, but I just couldn't live with that 1980s green another day. So after reading a lot of tutorials, I decided to go for it and paint the counter. I LOVE how it came out! Once it was dry for 24 hours, I applied several coats of poly and let it sit for 72 hours before I let the counter go back into normal use. It's held up like a dream." —Mistella

This reviewer left a super in-depth review, so check out the rest of it here for their tips and tricks.

Get it from Amazon for $24 (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "These hold air plants very well and look so pretty displayed. I've got to purchase decorative moss to finish off the look. Good purchase, good value. Recommended." —Sundrip Journals

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in 13 sizes).

P.S. grab those white hanging pots for $19.99 to complete the look!

Promising review: "These are so stunning I may just leave them up all year! I bought three strands and would honestly buy more if i needed them. I tested the waterproofing and they are definitely waterproof! I love all the different settings and the way they make my patio look... Both my mom and sister asked where I bought these lights so YES I would definitely refer these to others. You won't be disappointed." —Brooklyn

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

Promising review: "Easy to put up, looks amazing. I installed this in my bathroom. After several showers, it's still in place and looks great." —Shona

Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "I bought this after reading about a million BuzzFeed articles recommending it. I wish I hadn't waited so long, because this stuff works! It's amazing. I have a mid-century hand-me-down dresser that is a beautiful piece of furniture, but it was covered in water stains and other marks from decades of use. One coat of this stuff on a clean rag and it's totally refreshed! Now, it's not going to fix places where the finish is completely worn off (you have to sand for that), but it will significantly improve the appearance of the wood. And it makes watermarks disappear. I’m glad I didn't spend the time and money to have this refinished when a coat of this stuff has done the job just fine." —Maureen Foley

Get it from Amazon for $11.79.

The kit includes two 31-oz. cans of Nuvo cabinet paint, one roller arm, two roller covers, two-inch angled paint brush. Each covers 100 square feet of cabinet surface.

Promising review: "I’m absolutely in love with my kitchen now. No drips, no headaches, no brush marks. I left all the cabinets on, lightly sanded and wiped down before I started painting. This stuff is absolutely amazing. Only used one can on all fronts and backs of my cabinets so if I ever have to do some touch ups or want to paint something to match I have the extra can. I really couldn't be happier with the outcome. It has also been a couple of weeks and there are no scratches at all. I can't wait to add some handles to finish it off." —Christine Northrop

Get it from Amazon for $79.99 (available in nine colors).

Promising review: "Great product so far and super easy to use. The Walnut color completely transformed our deck and I like it's lightened up a bit. After three months, it's still completely water resistant." —Bcout

Get a 1-gallon can from Amazon for $56.49+ (available in two stain colors).

Promising review: "Instant kitchen upgrade without robbing your pockets! LOVE THESE!!! Since we moved into our house four years ago, the oven and dishwasher have been my constant eyesore since they're already old. I've been meaning to buy a new set but my husband keeps saying why replace them when they still work! Well, this is the answer, folks!" —JMZ77

Get a 18"x6" roll from Amazon for $13.82.

Promising review: "This is amazing!!!!! It looks like a different fireplace. I have been looking at a horrible grout repair that the previous owners did for 20 years. I did this in about two hours!!!!!! This product is fast, it's easy to use, easy to clean up, and inexpensive." —Denise

Get a pint from Amazon for $29.95.

Reviewers attached these in different ways, with some just using mounting tape in apartments for no damage to walls. Others installed them on doors and kitchen islands!

Promising review: "Moved into an apartment with an ugly old plain front door that has seen better days. Since I cannot replace the door I decided to spruce it up, and these frame pieces are going to do the trick. They can be nailed or glued on, and then I have some colorful paint to cover them and the door...making the door look like it always was an upscale door with panels. I am happy with this purchase." —tj44

Get a single panel from Amazon starting at $15.97 (available in sets and tons of sizes).

Promising review: "Great buy for a good price. Got these for my root bound pathos plants and they’re doing just fine now. Nice and textured and lightweight. Comes with drainage plugs for the four holes in each pot so you can decide what you want for drainage. I plugged up two holes and left two open so the plants can drain when I deep water them." —TidyDogMom

Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "Have a very large, super comfy square leather chair that was over 20 years in age. Had faded, had scratches, and we almost gave it away. Then I found this product and finally got the time to use it. OMG... When I applied the restorer color the chair leather just 'sucked it up' and now looks completely new...Second day after the first color application I had to touch up a few areas but overall it was covered and the liquid was gone. Seeped into the leather like it was never applied in the first place. There is no flaking at all." —Kevin A

Get it from Amazon for $17.95 (available in 19 colors).

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