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Sarah Everett

Home Projects Editor

I cover Before & Afters, DIYs, home projects, and design trends.Brooklyn, NYKeep up with me on Apartment Therapy

About Me

I’m from Columbia, Missouri, a journalism town (okay, technically a college town with a big journalism school). It’s also home to one of my favorite things: True/False Film Fest, an international documentary festival. So I’ve been inspired by journalism/journalists/nonfiction storytelling for, I think, forever?

I have an MA and BA in journalism from the University of Missouri and Belmont University, respectively. While in school, I worked for city magazines (and also started working part-time for AT!). I learned to love clever, voicey content that’s helpful, whether it’s recommending something to watch or read, helping you get involved in your community, or helping you decorate your home.

As Home Projects Editor, I cover DIY and design, and I organize the Before & After series. (If you’ve done a cool project, please send it to me!) Outside of work, I love doing the crossword, chatting with friends, drinking iced lattes, and going on little walks and sometimes longer runs. If there were a job that combined those things, I would do that. But for now, I'll do the next-best thing, where I pretty much do chat with friends, read, drink lattes, and go on little walks — with lots of writing, editing, and looking at cool homes mixed in.

My pronouns

she/her/hers

My education

Belmont University (BA in Journalism), University of Missouri (MA in Journalism)


Latest Stories

This 200-Square-Foot Kitchen Now Feels Twice Its Size
It feels so much larger.
2 days ago
You Won’t Believe These Are the Same Kitchen Cabinets
See this space go dark (in the best way).
Feb 16, 2026
This “Beige Box” ’80s Kitchen Got a Polly Pocket-Inspired Makeover
In this kitchen, every wall is a feature wall.
Feb 13, 2026
A Farmhouse Kitchen Gets a Mid-Century Modern Moment — With a European Feel
Projects & Improvements
A recipe developer's new kitchen is beautiful for filming — and functional, too.
Feb 8, 2026
This Bathroom Didn’t Fight Its 1950s Tile — It Finally Let It Shine
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
“I was in love with the green and black tiles,” the homeowner says. “I wanted to spotlight them and honor the incredible craft that went into building our bathroom.”
Feb 5, 2026
Before & After: One Bold Backsplash Completely Transforms This White Kitchen
Home Projects
“I wanted something with personality — something brave and welcoming,” the homeowner says.
Feb 4, 2026
This “Dark Hole” Bedroom Feels Dreamy After Built-In Bookshelves
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
“The room is so much brighter now and feels like it is truly me,” the DIYer says.
Feb 1, 2026
This 20-Year-Old Kitchen Finally Escaped Its Orangey Cabinets
The project has several budget-friendly features.
Jan 30, 2026
This 1990s Kitchen Looks Completely Different After a Colorful Cabinet Makeover
The color scheme is very berries and cream.
Jan 29, 2026
This Plain White Dining Room Got a Daring Paint Makeover
And it took three tries to nail the color!
Jan 28, 2026
This “Very Old” Bathroom Is Unrecognizable After a $150 Weekend Makeover
The paint color is dreamy.
Jan 27, 2026
This Once-Dim Hallway Now Feels Bright, Calm, and Finished — All for $650
This hallway finally got “the attention it deserved,” the DIYer says.
Jan 26, 2026
This 1960s Townhouse Had an “Awkward” Layout — This IKEA Shelf Solved It
An IKEA ELVARI was the perfect find here.
Jan 24, 2026
A “Gray Flip” Kitchen Got Its 100-Year-Old Vintage Charm Back (for $600!)
The goal was to incorporate “vintage and cottage touches.”
Jan 23, 2026
A $200 IKEA Hack Doubled the Storage in This Empty Living Room Corner
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The homeowners wanted to add toy storage to their living room without turning it into a full-on playroom.
Jan 21, 2026
This NYC Living Room Had White Walls and No Details — Until It Went Bright Green
The green paint inspired the rest of the studio’s design.
Jan 19, 2026
A $330 Upgrade Gave This “No Personality” Hallway Instant Architectural Charm
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
“It’s an area we walk through several times a day, so I wanted it to feel more alive,” the DIYer says.
Jan 17, 2026
An "Outdated" Bathroom's Makeover Features a Funky $60 Accent Wall
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The homeowners aimed for “unique on a tight budget,” and they certainly delivered.
Jan 14, 2026
Before & After: This ’90s Beige Bathroom Now Looks Boutique-Hotel
Projects & Improvements
“Don't be afraid to go bold with colors in small spaces,” the homeowner says.
Jan 13, 2026
This Bathroom’s Pink Tile Stayed — and the Wallpaper Made It Look Expensive
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
This bathroom makeover has great advice for first-time DIYers.
Jan 12, 2026
A $100 Makeover Turned This Plain Bedroom into a Retro Dream
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
This project proves the power of paint and shopping your own home.
Jan 11, 2026
These IKEA Shelves Completely Changed How This Living Room Works
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
This once-blank space is now a collector’s dream.
Jan 9, 2026
A $15 Upgrade Turns This Once-Forgettable Living Room Corner into a Focal Point
The project only took a couple of hours to complete.
Jan 7, 2026
This Plain White Living Room Looks Completely Different After One Paint Decision
Plus, the “after” is filled with secondhand finds.
Jan 4, 2026
This Kitchen Makeover Took a Bold Cabinet Color Risk (It Paid Off)
The interior designer calls the cabinet color choice “daring,” but it certainly helps tone down the dated countertops.
Jan 3, 2026
This "White Box" Living Room Went from Bare to Cozy with One Paint Choice
“The goal was to create a warmer, more layered space,” the homeowner says.
Jan 2, 2026
This Kitchen Looks Completely Different After Solving Its Fridge Problem
The “after” is streamlined and clutter-free.
Jan 1, 2026
This Orange-Toned Kitchen Was Stuck in the 2010s — Until This Makeover
“Doing this project ourselves felt very rewarding,” the homeowner says.
Dec 29, 2025
This Hallway Went from Forgettable to Full of Charm
“We have to walk through it every day, so might as well make it nice,” the DIYer says.
Dec 28, 2025
This Bathroom Makeover Looks like Real Wallpaper — But It’s a $50 Hack
A “scary” bathroom transformed into a colorful stunner thanks to budget-friendly DIYs.
Dec 27, 2025
A $300 Kitchen Update That Finally Makes Yellow-Toned Cabinets Work
The new colors tie in the cabinets and appliances.
Dec 27, 2025
This Simple Wallpaper Swap Changed Everything in This Dining Room
There’s not a lot paint and wallpaper can’t fix, according to this DIYer.
Dec 26, 2025
These Green Bookshelves Completely Transform This Living Room
The bold green color featured in this transformation is just perfect.
Dec 25, 2025
This Plain White Bedroom Feels Completely Different After a Moody Paint Upgrade
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
“I wanted to create a neutral but cozy and comfortable atmosphere that still had an element of freshness, modernity, and maybe even a little sexiness,” the designer and homeowner says.
Dec 20, 2025