Chip and Joanna Gaines are well-versed at transforming diamonds in the rough, having renovated countless forlorn homes on their TV show Fixer Upper. To celebrate the show's return in July, we've rounded up the DIY duo's most incredible projects to date. Click or scroll on to take a trip down memory lane...

At over 100 years old, the Ramsey House is a charming home with an amazing history. Chip and Joanna took on this heritage gem in the fifth series of the show, elevating the dated dwelling into a remarkable, modern residence fit for Charlie, Brooke and their five children, who were moving from overseas to the United States.

The new revised layout features a square kitchen island in the center, creating a more fluid workflow and increasing the usable countertop space to accommodate the family's budding sous chefs. Stunning dark wood tones across the units and flooring impart plenty of texture to this stylish scheme, while sleek white subway tiles and an oversized metal range hood add a modern, industrial feel.

Another beauty from season five, this dilapidated home in Waco, Texas, was packed with untapped potential. Picked up for a bargain price by the Aguilar family, they called in Joanna and Chip to transform the languishing property into the Mediterranean farmhouse of their dreams, and the result was nothing short of miraculous...

Channeling the architecture of southern Europe, the red-brick exterior was covered in white stucco, the chimney was clad in stone, and rustic wooden notes were incorporated across the front door and window shutters. A departure from tradition, the metal roof adds a modern twist: "When there's a particular design style I'm aiming for, I usually like to balance it with an unexpected element, so it doesn't feel too themey", explains Joanna on the Magnolia website. 

Now almost unrecognizable, Joanna and Chip worked their magic on the lackluster living area. Floor-to-ceiling arched windows allow plenty of natural light to flood in, while lightening the wooden ceiling beams has imparted an airy, voluminous feel to the room. The red-brick hearth has been clad in pale stone and a rustic wooden mantel ties the whole look together.

You'd never know this luxurious space was once home to the family car – the tactile stone feature wall helps the room feel like a long-established part of the property. Behind the bed, the upcycled headboard oozes historic charm and the folding doors open the stylish garage conversion up to the great outdoors. 

While the loft had a stunning view, the interior was neglected, with broken cabinets and dingy dark décor. By opening up the main living area and adding a clean white color scheme with notes of deep blue and black, the DIY duo brightened up the dark space and gave this anonymous apartment personality.

The redesign has made a phenomenal difference. White units combined with higher ceilings completely transformed the feel of the open-plan room. The star of the show is the new metal kitchen island, which offers an additional countertop and a breakfast bar. Built on caster wheels, it can also be easily relocated if more floor space is required.

Before Chip and Joanna got their hands on this property in season five, it was a simple converted metal farm building in the Texas countryside. But in the right hands, it would go on to become one of Fixer Upper's happiest transformation stories yet. Former US Marine TJ and his girlfriend Stephanie had a small budget but a long wish list, including a welcoming kitchen, a master bathroom with a large walk-in shower and outdoor entertaining areas. 

A relatively empty shell inside, there was plenty of scope for Joanna and Chip to work their magic. In the living room, the floor plan needed to be better utilized to create the open, airy reception space that Stephanie and TJ were yearning for.

To expand the living area, the walls between the laundry room and the lounge were knocked down. One of Joanna's favorite features, arched trims were fitted around the windows and doors to add character, while the soft gray walls are at once modern and welcoming. 

The original home conversion was poorly put together, with thin walls separating a collection of cramped rooms. The tiny kitchen occupied a very limited space and featured small impractical cupboards and dated fittings.

Chip and Joanna expanded the kitchen out significantly and added in a kitchen island with a stained concrete countertop and built-in storage, an entertaining area and a breakfast bar. New ceiling-height gray cabinets were added and simple bracket-mounted shelving provides attractive open storage for tableware.

This floating home was quite a niche project for Chip and Joanna back in season four of the show. The owner, Brett Swartz, a friend of Chip's from Waco, had found an old run-down houseboat that was in need of some TLC. Brett wanted to downsize and create a home on the water where he and his four children could reconnect with nature. It was the Gaines' first waterborne renovation, but the pair were more than up to the challenge.

The houseboat Brett settled on was a two-story design built in the 1970s. Dubbed 'the double-decker' by Chip, the asking price was $27,000 and Brett's overall budget for the boat and renovations was $85,000. But it was certainly money well spent. With the structure streamlined to make better use of the space, it was given a dramatic black makeover and a new elevated upper deck.

Clad in dark, oppressive wood, the main living area of the budget houseboat had to be completely reconfigured and the stairs relocated. In its original state, the available square footage wasn't being properly utilized, so Chip and Joanna undertook a serious interior overhaul.

The ceiling between the ground and first floors was opened up to create an airy double-height living space, while swaths of floor-to-ceiling windows allowed natural light to flood in. The dark walls were replaced with bright white paneling and the old flooring was swapped for water-resistant vinyl plank flooring.

With its orange wood cabinets and dated fixtures, the old-fashioned kitchen needed a total makeover too. While Joanna and Chip couldn't extend out, their revised design put every inch of space in the snug zone to good use. The pair replaced the cabinets with black, modern units and opened the space up with big windows.

Built in 1958, this average-looking ranch house from season four had seen better days. Its new owners, the Yeilding family, wanted to turn it into a light, colorful and airy first home. Chip and Joanna reconfigured the mid-century property to create an open, free-flowing space with a combined kitchen, dining and living room. 

Located in Woodway, Texas, the home's asking price was $135,000, leaving around $60,000 for renovations and improvements, and boy did Chip and Joanna deliver. Outside, the exterior of the renovated dwelling now features a new coat of soft cream paint, which contrasts with the quaint window shutters and natural wood window boxes. 

Still stuck in the 50s, the old-fashioned kitchen was dated and drab. The Yieldings love to entertain friends and family, so a large reception space with a dining area was top of the list, which meant that this vintage room had to go.

This dilapidated shotgun home in Waco, Texas is one of the smallest properties that the Fixer Upper duo have tackled. "What's fun about smaller spaces is that it really challenges your creativity and makes you maximize the space that you've got," says Joanna.

The abandoned tiny house was originally in a state of disrepair, but due to its small size, load-bearing walls and other structural necessities had to be retained. Instead, Joanna planned to remove the wall between the lounge and bedroom to create a large living space and kitchen.

The run-down area behind the kitchen needed some serious attention to become a livable space for the family. In their redesign, Chip and Joanna decided to partition the area and locate the master bedroom, bathroom and mudroom here.

Fitted with wooden floors salvaged from nearby vacant homes, the master space is situated to the rear of the house for optimum privacy. The bold teal walls add an energizing feel to the room, while rustic wood furnishings reference the home's historic roots.

Originally built in 1980 and later converted from an agricultural building into a home, the iconic barndominium makeover from season three is one of Chip and Joanna's most famous renovation projects to date. Owned by the Meek family, the industrial structure was bursting with possibilities.

The former horse barn was almost unrecognizable after it received the Fixer Upper treatment. A new metal roof was added to the building, along with new siding and windows. With a whitewashed exterior and a charming fenced yard established at the side of the home, it now looks pretty as a picture.

The team transformed the awkward void into an elongated dining space with a massive farm table that can accommodate up to 16 guests. Traditional wooden chairs, lantern pendant lights and rustic country accents help impart a welcoming, relaxed vibe to this incredible entertaining area.

Given the forlorn state of the barn conversion, a large portion of the project's budget went on infrastructure and utility upgrades, such as adding heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, and upgrading plumbing and wiring downstairs. Meanwhile upstairs, this tiny kitchenette looks like it's been untouched for decades!

Now knocked through, the first-floor living space has been completely overhauled. Characterful white shiplap lines the walls, and the modern farmhouse kitchen features patterned wall tiles, a rustic wooden island and plenty of cabinetry. The smaller dining table is ideal for casual family meals in the homey country-inspired space.

Back in season two, this home, situated on a grand, elevated plot, was aptly nicknamed 'the Mountain House' by Chip. It certainly had an imposing stature, despite its lackluster appearance. Built in 1986, it was in good shape structurally and its new owners, Bryce and Emily, saw the dated property's potential.

When the Fixer Upper team were finished, the transformation was remarkable. The exterior was modernized with a gray and white facelift, while new windows and fresh landscaping make the most of the front yard and create a memorable first impression.

Chip and Joanna ripped out those built-in shelves and replaced them with new windows to bring in more natural light, while a marble fireplace surround was added, which contrasts beautifully against the darker new hardwood floors.

This property was a project for Fixer Upper regular Jimmy Don Holmes, Joanna and Chip's go-to metalworker. He called the pair in to help remodel this cozy cabin in Crawford, Texas for his 21-year-old son, Jake, in series five. Originally more of a barn structure, the 1980s building had stood empty on Jimmy Don’s land for years and measured just 750 square feet. 

After the remodel, the kitchen feels like a completely different room, with modern gray shiplap walls, new stainless steel appliances and metalwork by Jimmy Don Holmes himself. New windows bring in more light and create a spacious, airy feel.

A huge glazed gable window now illuminates the previously dingy bedroom, while the new roofline allowed for lofty vaulted ceilings. For the interior finishes, the team kept it simple and classic with muted colors and soft wooden furniture befitting of a modern cabin in the woods.

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