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Chloe Konrad

I’m a recent graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and work in marketing and communications. I love to write about food, interior design, and entertainment, as those are big parts of my life, and I currently live in the Chicago area.
    B&A: A “Pocket of Sunshine” Bedroom Redo Is a Maximalist Teenage Dream
    Home Projects
    And for under $1,000!
    Chloe Konrad
    Aug 27, 2023
    B&A: 4 Low-Lift Swaps Make This Entryway Feel More Open and Timeless
    HOME PROJECTS
    The goal was to accentuate the positives while adding seating and replacing the flooring and lighting.
    Chloe Konrad
    Aug 28, 2023
    B&A: A Budget Office Redo Follows a Golden Rule for Brightening a Room
    Home Projects
    Before, this homeowner never wanted to work in this office. Now, it’s one of her favorite places to start the day.
    Chloe Konrad
    Aug 21, 2023
    This Bedroom Makeover Has the Most Impressive DIY Murphy Bed
    Not to mention, he wallpaper is stunning.
    Chloe Konrad
    Sep 2, 2024
    B&A: A Lifeless Living Room Gets a DIY Fireplace Focal Point
    Home Projects
    Plus color and pattern galore!
    Chloe Konrad
    Aug 11, 2023
    B&A: This Rental Kitchen Redo Features Clever DIYs for Tiny Spaces
    HOME PROJECTS
    This renter made big use of her small square footage.
    Chloe Konrad
    Aug 12, 2023
    This Living Room Makeover Uses All Neutral Colors, and It’s So Cozy
    The secret? Mixing textures and shapes.
    Chloe Konrad
    Jun 28, 2024
    15 Brilliant IKEA BILLY Hacks That Prove This Is No Ordinary Bookshelf
    Projects & Improvements
    These hacks show that the iconic BILLY bookcase is iconic for a reason.
    Chloe Konrad
    Mar 1, 2024
    See How New Tile Transforms These 2000s Kitchen Cabinets (Instantly!)
    PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
    The cabinets are the same, but look way more modern.
    Chloe Konrad
    Feb 12, 2024
    See How a Builder-Grade Bedroom Becomes a Thrifty DIY Dream
    PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
    “There was nothing interesting about the room at all,” the homeowner says of the “Before.”
    Chloe Konrad
    Feb 5, 2024
    A Studio Bedroom Gets a $1,250 Redo That’s a Maximalist’s Dream
    PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
    The “movie theater or bowling alley” carpeting didn’t go — it provided bold inspo.
    Chloe Konrad
    Jan 30, 2024
    This $600 Bedroom Makeover Is Giving "Chic Parisian Hotel”
    HOME PROJECTS
    The secret lies in color drenching.
    Chloe Konrad
    Jan 3, 2024
    A Blank Entryway Gets a “Vibrant and Happy” DIY Makeover
    Projects & Improvements
    The welcoming entryway is now infused with the homeowner’s personality.
    Chloe Konrad
    Jan 2, 2024
    A “Basic” Dining Room Gets a Makeover with Must-See Wallpaper
    Projects & Improvements
    The homeowners wanted “something brave,” and the designer they worked with delivered.
    Chloe Konrad
    Dec 22, 2023
    The 12 Best Bedroom Makeovers of 2023 Are All Filled with Personality
    Projects & Improvements
    These bedrooms cover every style, from soothing and serene to vibrant and energizing.
    Chloe Konrad
    Dec 20, 2023
    The 13 Best Bathroom Makeovers of 2023 Are All Luxe on a Budget
    Projects & Improvements
    One big theme this year? Ditching *dated* but embracing *vintage.*
    Chloe Konrad
    Dec 18, 2023
    A Maximalist Bathroom Makeover’s Wallpaper is a Must-See
    HOME PROJECTS
    These walls didn’t get toned down — they got turned way, way up.
    Chloe Konrad
    Nov 26, 2023
    A $350 Bedroom Redo Uses 6 Paint Colors to Make a Major Difference
    HOME PROJECTS
    “I’d say 75% of this room project was just painting,” the homeowner says.
    Chloe Konrad
    Oct 9, 2023
    Paint Is the Star in This Under-$1,000 Bathroom Redo
    HOME PROJECTS
    The DIY mural was inspired by the fall colors of one of their favorite nearby scenic views.
    Chloe Konrad
    Oct 5, 2023
    A Once-Bare Bedroom on Martha’s Vineyard Is Now Perfectly Cottagecore
    Home Projects
    As one Instagram commenter says, “Literally would never stop reading books with big cozy socks on in this room.”
    Chloe Konrad
    Oct 4, 2023
    A ’90s Kitchen’s Makeover Stylishly Maximizes Its 88 Square Feet
    HOME PROJECTS
    This kitchen went from brown, white, and dated to brown, white, and totally modern.
    Chloe Konrad
    Sep 27, 2023
    A Beige ’90s Bathroom Pops After a Pink-Tiled Makeover
    HOME PROJECTS
    The after is a big “wow” moment.
    Chloe Konrad
    Sep 8, 2023
    A ’90s Kitchen’s Big Reno Is “a Story of Splurges and Saves”
    Home Projects
    The footprint stayed the same, but the “after” looks so luxe.
    Chloe Konrad
    Sep 5, 2023