We all have that project on our to-do list that we keep putting off. How about some spaces to inspire and motivate you? Even better – these creative and inspiring room makeover ideas from Instagram start with one simple step: picking the right paint color. From quick lifts to manageable renovations, each project gets progressively more involved. Get inspired and get going. You got this! 

Dress Up Your Dining Room

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@samcramdesign

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In this remarkable transformation, interior designer Sam Cram removed the wallpaper, fixed up the floors and replaced the light fixture before painting the space in high-contrast hues. Fresh Kicks walls and Blackest trim create an elegant background for a mix of classic and modern furnishings – proving that even the most sophisticated room makeover ideas can be surprisingly attainable, if you just have the right paint colors.

Change Out Your Cabinets 

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@samswhurld

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Samantha Klein took her off-white kitchen from dull to dreamlike by installing new cabinets, painted in Baby Soft. After adding clean white shelving above the warm pink lower cabinets, she brought in some extra personality with a wallpapered backsplash. It’s the perfect balance of vintage-meets-modern. 

Brighten Up Your Bathroom 

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@homewithharper

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This bathroom went from outdated to outstanding with a little paint, new flooring, and the simple swap of a mirror and light fixture. On Point, a versatile soft neutral, lightens the formerly dark wood cabinets and creates a smooth transition to the countertop. Painted in bright-white Snow Day, the walls also lighten the room. The result? A low-lift bathroom reno anyone can do!

Give Your Kitchen a Fresh Coat

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@ourkinandhome

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Sometimes, you just need the confidence to pick a palette. In this dramatic kitchen makeover, all it took was a fresh coat of No Filter on the cabinets. A bright white on the walls creates a seamless backdrop and reflects natural light, making the space feel instantly cleaner and calmer. This stunning transformation is definitely proof that a simple paint refresh is the easiest room makeover idea.

Enliven Your Laundry Room 

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@crazylifewithlittles

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@crazylifewithlittles

Tile, a new sink, counters and colorful cabinets. That’s what it took to remake this corner into a hard-working, great-looking laundry room. Avocado Toast is the perfect choice for this space – fresh, green and good-natured, it brings positive vibes to an area that’s often overlooked.

Whether you’re renovating a whole room or just starting with a small corner, transforming your home doesn’t have to be intimidating. Let these room makeover ideas remind you that paint, wallpaper, lighting, and other details go a long way. Before you know it, you’ll be on the other side of your project, wondering why you waited so long! 

Need More Room Makeover Ideas?

For even more inspiration and ideas to transform your spaces with paint, follow Clare on Pinterest, Instagram and TikTok and share your own projects with #shareyourclare.