“Young House Love: 243 Ways to Paint, Craft, Update & Show Your Home Some Love,” by bloggers Sherry and John Petersik (Artisan Books, 2012) lives up to its numbers’ promise on every single page.

Second, she swapped out the romantic crystal chandelier for a modern, brass, and black pendant. Et voilà! The space went from tired to on-trend and became the perfect representation of its owners ...