Joan and interior designer Nan Sloan show how to re-create that "old" feel in a remodeled 1920s farmhouse for under $500.

Joan and interior designer Nancy Golden give a contemporary, all-white kitchen a colorful, Miami-inspired makeover for under $500.

Joan and interior designer Nancy Golden give a bland three-season porch a vintage-inspired facelift for under $500.

Joan and interior designer Peggy Sellwood experiment with primary colors as they give a small apartment living room a makeover for under $500.

Joan and interior designer Ann Sundet transform a master bedroom into fun shared space for two teen boys.

Joan and interior designer Nan Sloan turn back the clock on a 1920s bathroom for under $500.

Joan and interior designer Laurie McDowell tackle a family room stuck in a time warp, giving it a colorful transformation for under $500.

Joan and interior designer Peggy Sellwood give a bachelor's beige and boring living room a warm Western-themed makeover for under $500.

Joan and interior designer Nan Sloan brighten up a suburban home's porch and foyer for under $500.

Joan and interior designer Nancy Golden transform an unimaginative kids' room into a functional and creative space for under $500.

Joan and interior designer Peggy Sellwood tackle a tiny kitchen with huge storage problems for under $500.

Joan and interior designer Nan Sloan give a lakeside bedroom a true beach house look for under $500.

Joan and interior designer Ann Sundet give a townhome's beige living space a vibrant makeover for under $500.

Joan and Nancy give a den new life using whimsy and colorful elements for under $500.

Joan and Nan transform a family room into a space where everyone can work and play together.

Joan and Peggy declutter and update a small living room that hasn't been changed in years, all for under $500.

Joan and Nancy transform two kids' all-white bathroom into a colorful new space for under $500.

Joan and Ann transform a storage room into a complete nursery for under $500.

Joan Steffend and Joan MacDowell use inexpensive architectural elements to make over a master bedroom for under $500.

Joan and Nan transform a young girl's room into a trendy space for under $500.

Joan and Courtney make over a guest room by using fabric to unify furniture that doesn't go together.

Host Joan Steffend and interior designer Ann Sundet update a kitchen and dining room to coordinate with the contemporary living room decor.

Joan and Nan make over a 1913 farmhouse's bathroom in order to match it to the rest of the home's primitive style.

Joan and Nancy make over a play room that's organized for Mom and provides a colorful and imaginative space for the kids.

Joan and Peggy make over a bachelor's dual-purpose room into a masculine dining room and den, all for under $500.