The 10 Most Unrecognizable Living Room Transformations We Saw All Year

"Living rooms play an important part in our everyday lives. It's where we unwind and entertain, as well as dig into hobbies or the latest much-watch series. But if your living room lacks personality, then it often doesn't help you feel anything other than blah. That's why we're always excited when readers submit a living room before-and-after. Over the last year, Apartment Therapyhas published dozens of living rooms that detailed transformations big and small, with aesthetics and budgets that cover the gamut."

"Here's what we've learned: Paint will always be high-impact, and you can never go wrong with a little experimenting. In the end, this is your space - so you do you. Read on for our six favorite living room transformations of 2025."

A disclaimer notes products are independently selected and purchases through links may earn a commission; all prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Living rooms play an important role in everyday life as spaces for unwinding, entertaining, hobbies, and watching series. A living room lacking personality can produce a bland or "blah" feeling. Reader-submitted before-and-after living room transformations demonstrate impactful changes that span aesthetics and budgets. Over the past year Apartment Therapyhas published dozens of such transformations. Paint provides especially high impact, and experimentation and personalization yield the best results. Six favorite living room makeovers of 2025 are highlighted.

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