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This Nursery’s Floral Bed Nook Is What Cozy, Whimsical Dreams Are Made OfHome Projects
When your life is already changing exponentially, and you’re taking on a brand new adventure, why not add one more task to your already very full plate?At least, that was Elisabeth Edelman’s thinking when she purchased her 1950s Cape Cod home. “I had just sold my PR firm, had a baby on my own, and was setting out to write a novel and get published,” Elisabeth shares.
LJ Smelker
Aug 8, 2026
A Film Enthusiast Gave Her Brooklyn Bathroom a Theater-Inspired RedoHome Projects
When moving into a new space, it’s normal to discover unique (or even strange!) things abandoned by the previous occupants. Whether that’s items left behind during the move, or unusual design choices that you now have to figure out what to do with — it’s always an interesting adventure people face.
LJ Smelker
Aug 6, 2026
A Scrappy Backyard Becomes a Dreamy Outdoor Oasis with Room
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It’s now cleverly divided into spaces for dining, lounging, gardening, and more.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 28, 2026
This Builder-Grade Powder Room Now Looks Completely CustomHome Projects
The fresh vibe comes courtesy of new wallpaper and some smart DIYs.
Sarah Everett
Jul 27, 2026
Before and After: A Sad Backyard Becomes an Outdoor Living Room
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The “after” works for all seasons.
Heather Bien
Jul 26, 2026
A Super-Plain Dining Room Became Unrecognizable, Thanks to Bold Retro Wallpaper
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This homeowner’s advice? Don’t be afraid to go bold.
Emma Kershaw
Jul 26, 2026
Renter-Friendly DIYs Transformed This NYC Balcony into a Lush OasisHome Projects
“Wiping away literal years of city dust and grime was an immediate improvement,” the renter says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 24, 2026
This Lifeless Concrete Backyard Finally Feels Like an Outdoor Living RoomHome Projects
It’s like going to a rooftop lounge without ever leaving home.
Charli Penn
Jul 22, 2026
This Boring Backyard Corner Became a Gardener’s DreamHome Projects
The potting table and raised garden beds create the perfect setup.
Sarah Everett
Jul 20, 2026
She Turned Her Builder-Grade Bathroom into a Serene, Parisian EscapeHome Projects
With a soak tub!
LJ Smelker
Jul 14, 2026
This ’90s Kitchen Finally Has Enough Storage for a Family of 5Home Projects
Now, it’s much more functional for a family of five.
Abby Monteil
Jul 14, 2026
This 1910 Bungalow Kitchen Finally Has Historic Charm After a Bad ’90s RenoHome Projects
The “cheap and failing” kitchen reno is long forgotten after a modern update made it a “hosting haven.”
LJ Smelker
Jul 9, 2026
A Full Renovation Solved the Layout Problem and Created a Dream KitchenHome Projects
The “after” is streamlined and clutter-free.
Sarah Everett
Jul 8, 2026
One Paint Swap Took This 100-Year-Old Bungalow Living Room from Bare to CozyHome Projects
“The goal was to create a warmer, more layered space,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 8, 2026
An Interior Designer’s Art Nouveau Home Office Has So Much Clever StorageHome Projects
An interior designer gave her home office the perfect balance of calm for working and bold for client meetings (plus, it has such a smart hidden storage hack).
LJ Smelker
Jul 7, 2026
A Cream and Pink Paint Refresh Brightened Their Bland Front PorchHome Projects
This porch is lighter, brighter, and better than ever.
Savannah West
Jul 6, 2026
A Kitchen Got a Smarter and Brighter Layout Thanks to a Catchall MudroomHome Projects
This redo sacrifices a less-than-functional mudroom, with gorgeous results.
Sarah Everett
Apr 28, 2021
A Basically All-Wood Paneled '70s Bathroom Got an Americana Folk MakeoverHome Projects
This bathroom was straight out of the '70s, but after two architects completely DIYed the space, it’s now accessible with custom Americana-style tile flooring.
LJ Smelker
Jul 4, 2026
A Murphy Bed Turned a Dining Room Into a Moody Multi-Functional SpaceHome Projects
Her 100-year-old condo had a traditional dining room that wasn’t being used to its full potential. A custom, dramatic Murphy bed changed everything.
LJ Smelker
Jul 2, 2026
IKEA Cabinets Completely Changed the Feel of This Dysfunctional Condo KitchenHome Projects
The result is beautiful, bright, and airy — and has enough space for two people to cook at the same time.
Sam Manzella
Jul 2, 2026
A Color Consultant Turned a Bedroom Into a Bold BathroomHome Projects
This dream bathroom was once an unused bedroom, and now it has a bold color palette and original fireplace feature.
LJ Smelker
Jun 30, 2026
A 1970s Kitchen Had Major Issues Until a Mid-Century Modern RedoHome Projects
This full renovation is chock full of mid-century style (but with a modern twist).
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 29, 2026
3 Golden Rules for Refreshing Dated Oak Cabinets (No Paint Required)Home Projects
These pro-approved tips are perfect for renters.
Kelly Dawson
Jun 29, 2026
I Couldn’t Afford a Skylight, so I Invented This Hack InsteadDecorating
It's definitely something that looks like magic.
Stephanie Montes
Jun 28, 2026
She Added Vintage Wicker Baskets to Her Family Bathroom — So Much Storage!Home Projects
Mary Zenker, founder of Shaker Home Studio, put off renovating her family bathroom for as long as possible. But plumbing issues forced the family to say goodbye to the butter yellow tiles and hello to a calming retreat.
LJ Smelker
Jun 23, 2026
2 Easy Swaps Made Her Bathroom’s Existing Features Look Brand NewHome Projects
Updated surroundings give the existing fixtures a lot more shine.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 21, 2026
IKEA Cabinets Saved This Falling Apart 44-Square-Foot KitchenHome Projects
After four months and $15,000, this kitchen looks like a work of art.
Savannah West
Jun 21, 2026
A Dark and Awkward Kitchen Got a Colorful Vintage-Inspired Redo
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The new terracotta-and-blue color scheme is like instant sunshine.
Sarah Everett
Jun 17, 2026
A Beige, Water-Damaged Bathroom Is Now Modern and Functional Thanks to Easy DIYs
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New tile (and paint that looks like tile) completely transform this once-dated space.
Sarah Everett
Jun 15, 2026
A Windowless Bathroom Got an “Open and Airy” Redo That’s Actually FunctionalHome Projects
This redo's full of room-brightening tips worth stealing.
Sarah Everett
Jun 14, 2026
An “Unusable and Overgrown” Yard Got a Dreamy Patio Redo with DIY Furniture
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"I love how it truly feels like an outdoor extension of our home," the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jun 13, 2026
An IKEA PAX DIY and a Dreamy Mural Transformed this Tiny BedroomHome Projects
Artist Maggie Beckett already had her dream NYC apartment. But when her husband moved in, the space needed an update to reflect both of their personalities. Their tiny bedroom with no closet space was the perfect place to experiment with an IKEA PAX DIY nook and landscape mural.
LJ Smelker
Jun 13, 2026
4 IKEA Finds and 1 Paint Color Completely Transformed This Living Room
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The homeowners kept their budget under $2,300 by selling their old furniture, sourcing budget-friendly new finds, and doing some of the work themselves.
Sarah Everett
Jun 12, 2026
A Living Room Had No Privacy, But Now It's Sun-Lit and Miami-InspiredHome Projects
An all-gray living room had no privacy, but the interior designer, Rainbow Shaker, created a colorful, sun-lit space with privacy for a London-based family.
LJ Smelker
Jun 11, 2026
A Family’s Sentimental 1970s Camper Got a Second Life After a Bright RevampHome Projects
This DIYer was inspired by fond memories of the passed-down camper from when she was a child.
Sarah Everett
Jun 10, 2026
A Drab Kitchen Got a Dramatic Redo Thanks to One Clever DIY CountertopHome Projects
The new finishes make it look bigger, even though it stayed the same size.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 9, 2026
This Kitchen Felt Too Dark for Years — The Fix Was Simpler Than ExpectedHome Projects
This kitchen may be mostly white, but it's still packed with personality.
Sarah Everett
Jun 8, 2026
A Surprising Pop of Color Brightened a Dark, Dull Dining RoomHome Projects
"My three goals were to make the room fancy, fun, and functional, and I believe that I achieved all three," this DIYer says — the perfect trio for a formal-meets-family-friendly dining room.
Sarah Everett
Jun 7, 2026
This 1930s Kitchen Got a Modern Redo Without Losing the CountertopsHome Projects
The ambitious project took two and a half months to complete.
Lydia Mack
Jun 7, 2026
A "Dated" Kitchen Got a Huge DIY Layout OverhaulHome Projects
Despite knocking down a wall that changes everything about the space, this kitchen reno preserves its existing paneling and windows.
Sarah Everett
Jun 4, 2026
A “Basic” Laundry Room Got a $502 Redo — Now It’s Packed with StorageHome Projects
One clever fix: a wall-mounted drying rack.
Sarah Everett
Jun 2, 2026
A DIY Spice Cabinet Is the Focal Point of This Kitchen — It’s So WhimsicalHome Projects
DIYer Amanda Oleri and carpenter Jason Staebler wanted to add unique charm to their 1980s kitchen, while including a fun spice-storage solution. The couple’s DIY spice cabinet went viral for the smart storage solution.
LJ Smelker
May 30, 2026
A “Dark and Unusable” 115-Year-Old Bathroom Got a Stunning Historic RedoHome Projects
TJ’s Dwellings & Designs took a “dark and unusable” Jack and Jill bathroom and turned it into a stylishly elevated space for the homeowners to unwind in — while still honoring the 1910 bungalow’s character and era.
LJ Smelker
May 28, 2026
A Simple Refresh Saved This “Very First Apartment” Living RoomHome Projects
You don't need all new furniture to get a new look.
Savannah West
May 28, 2026
This Dark Vintage Kitchen Is Now Calm and Airy Thanks to a $2,000 Teal RedoHome Projects
This retro kitchen redo keeps the cabinets but switches the color scheme.
Sarah Everett
May 26, 2026
The Kitchen Reno Trend You’ll Regret Most, According to ContractorsHome Projects
Learn from other homeowners’ mistakes.
Brittany Leitner
May 26, 2026
These Orangey Kitchen Cabinets Got an Unexpected Color RedoHome Projects
Take it from this homeowner: In a kitchen redo, one of the most important steps in painting your cabinets is the prep work, so they're nice and smooth. Also important? Splurging on high-quality finishes here and there.
Sarah Everett
May 24, 2026
This Reno Magically Created "Sunlight" In a Basement Den That Was Once DarkDecorating
It all has to do with lighting.
Cori Sears
May 24, 2026
This Bathroom Is Saved Thanks to Added Laundry and Clever StorageHome Projects
It's a two-in-one space!
Sarah Everett
May 23, 2026
Soft White Paint Turned a “Beige” Bedroom Into a Cozy, Minimal RetreatHome Projects
A Wisconsin 1928 bungalow needed some TLC and elbow grease, and when it came to Maudie Francek and Ronnie’s bedroom, they combined their love of the outdoors with mid-century modern style to create a “cozy minimal” space that restored the home’s character.
LJ Smelker
May 21, 2026
This “Too Brown” Kitchen Got a Bright DIY Redo That Added Tons of StorageHome Projects
The wishlist for this redo included more storage, better lighting, a larger sink, better ventilation, and a new backsplash.
Sarah Everett
Mar 7, 2023
This Loft Cubby Became a Dreamy Bedroom Nook with One Bold Paint MoveHome Projects
An interior curator put his bed in his loft’s cubby and color-drenched the space. By adding an IKEA PAX wardrobe, Kiron Thomas maximized his creative space and gave himself a separate, relaxing area to wind down each night.
LJ Smelker
May 16, 2026
This “Forgettable” Entryway Feels Like Stepping into a RainbowHome Projects
This "forgettable" and "emotionally flat" entryway turned into a fun, joyful welcome that set the tone for the rest of the house.
LJ Smelker
May 14, 2026
A Pop of Color Transformed This 1940s Front PorchHome Projects
The porch's new look also includes a new ceiling, new pillars, and a modern light fixture.
Savannah West
May 13, 2026
4 All-White Bathrooms Got Bold Makeovers with 2 Easy SwapsHome Projects
Four builder-grade bathrooms become magical and personality-filled after an interior designer made two easy swaps that matched the client’s business goals for Maeve House.
LJ Smelker
May 12, 2026
This Bare Balcony Got a Dreamy “Italian Courtyard” RedoHome Projects
This outdoor space feels like a vacation.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 12, 2026
This Potting Shed Has Checkerboard Floors and Antique ArtHome Projects
A couple’s cottage in Door County, Wisconsin, didn’t have a garage for storage, so they created a potting shed for their tools. Now, it’s a “beautiful” space they enjoy beyond gardening.
LJ Smelker
May 9, 2026
This “Haphazard” Kitchen Got an IKEA Hack with Cherrywood Cabinets
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This kitchen is seriously unrecognizable but still fits in with the rest of the home.
Danielle Blundell
May 8, 2026
A “Useless” Dining Room Got Color-Drenched and Now Is the Coziest Family RoomHome Projects
This dining room was only used once a year — now it’s used daily as a family room because the owners recognized what their home needed.
LJ Smelker
May 7, 2026
A “Dingy” Bathroom Got a Modern Pink Redo That’s Now Super FunctionalHome Projects
The "After" puts a modern twist on pastel-tiled bathrooms of decades past.
Sarah Everett
May 7, 2026
A 1920s House’s “Dingy” Bathroom Gets a Spa-Like UpgradeHome Projects
A couple bought a 1920s Foursquare home fixer-upper and doubled the size of the bathroom, adding a soaking tub and walk-in shower.
LJ Smelker
May 5, 2026