Sarah Everett

Assistant Editor of Home Projects at Apartment Therapy

Brooklyn, NY

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 Assistant Editor of Home Projects, 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.
A $50 Makeover Made This Plain IKEA HEMNES Dresser Look 3x the Price
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Storage meets style in this IKEA makeover.
yesterday
A “Cheap, Basic” Lamp’s $20 Transformation Makes it Looks So Expensive
“It’s mega-simple and is a really fun quick upcycle,” the DIYer says.
2 days ago
This Bedroom Makeover’s IKEA PAX Hack Has the Prettiest Closet Doors I’ve Ever Seen
When dreamy closet doors were out of budget for these homeowners, they created their own.
Sep 9, 2024
B&A: An “Everything Was Brown” Bathroom Is Now a “Little Jewelry Box”
Home Projects
This DIYer has great advice for budgeting for a reno.
Aug 29, 2023
These 17 Painted Dressers Are Dripping with Style
Home Projects
Your clothing storage can be a work of art, and these stylish redos prove it.
Aug 30, 2023
B&A: A Post-College Apartment's $1200 Redo Is Renter-Friendly Chic
HOME PROJECTS
Turns out, tuning your living room into a cozy oasis doesn't require any paint.
Aug 30, 2023
B&A: Lighting Upgrades and a DIY Lime Wash Make a Plain Bedroom Sing
Home Projects
See how a lime wash accent wall and new light fixtures, plus new furniture and styling, take a bedroom from so-so to so thoughtful.
Aug 31, 2023
It’s My Favorite Time of Year, and Here’s the Home Project I Think Everyone Should Take On
It’s the best weather of the year, so why not create a space where you can enjoy it?
Sep 8, 2024
B&A: An 80-Square-Foot Bedroom Redo Has 3 Tricks for Maximizing Space
HOME PROJECTS
“Don't be put off if a room feels small,” this apartment owner says.
Aug 24, 2023
B&A: A “Cold-Looking” Hallway’s Colorful Glow-Up Only Cost $100
HOME PROJECTS
This one-wall redo will have you ready to whip out your roller and paint brush.
Aug 25, 2023
B&A: A Closed-Off Kitchen’s 1952 Layout Gets a Stunning Open-Plan Redo
HOME PROJECTS
The fresh color palette is inspired by nature.
Aug 26, 2023
A “Not Finished” Bathroom Transforms with 3 Cozy Projects Starting at $22
It’s official: Stripe girl summer is continuing into fall.
Sep 5, 2024
B&A: A $6,400 Kitchen Redo Is Almost Entirely from Facebook Marketplace
HOME PROJECTS
“Facebook was 100% instrumental in this project,” this DIYer says of her ultra-budget-savvy project.
Aug 23, 2023
60 of the Best Gifts for Board Game Lovers
No matter what kind of game they're into — cards, trivia, strategy, role-playing — we're here to guide you to just the right thing.
Sep 5, 2024
The Secret to Perfect Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Is in Your Broom Closet
Home Projects
I’m 5-foot-2, and this wallpaper trick for tall ceilings made my life so much easier.
Aug 22, 2023
B&A: Brick and Stone from 1793 Look New Again in This Living Room Redo
Home Projects
This historic living room redo shows off the room’s best features.
Aug 22, 2023
A Dated Blue Bathroom Gets a Sun-Drenched, Modern Transformation for $4,500
The "after" is twice as bright.
Sep 3, 2024
B&A: Easy Swaps Give This Hallway a Color-Filled Energy Boost
HOME PROJECTS
The “after” features an unexpected trio of colors that work together swimmingly.
Aug 20, 2023
B&A: A $1,500 Redo Rescues a VERY 1979 Bathroom with a Rotting Vanity
Home Projects
“You don’t have to spend a fortune to make an impact,” this DIYer says.
Aug 19, 2023
I Love This $35 IKEA Headboard Hack That Transforms a Basic Bed Frame
The new headboard transforms the look of the whole room.
Sep 1, 2024
“A Box Room with No Character” Gets a Minimalist Makeover for $132
The DIY headboard is so clever.
Aug 30, 2024
A Dated Kitchen Gets the Most Glam Pink and Green Makeover (The Brass Details Pop!)
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
“I love the green and pink color palette,” the homeowner says on Instagram. “In fact, I’d it picked out loooong before we ever got the keys to this house.”
Aug 29, 2024
This NYC Kitchen Makeover Follows the “3-4-5” Decorating Method
It's perfect for maximalists!
Aug 27, 2024
A $1,320 IKEA Hack Transforms This Awkward Spot into the Dreamiest Built-in Bar
“It’s a real showstopping space,” the homeowner says of the “after.”
Aug 26, 2024
One Home Repair Worth DIYing — And One to Skip, According to a Pro
Home Projects
You might be surprised at which is which.
Aug 18, 2023
This Is the Most Clever Renter-Friendly Lighting Upgrade I’ve Ever Seen
Zero wiring or power tools required.
Aug 25, 2024
B&A: Dramatic Wallpaper Dazzles Up a Builder-Grade Breakfast Nook
Home Projects
The “after” adds color and drama but still feels bright and cheery.
Aug 17, 2023
A “Nasty” 1940s Porch Gets a Renter-Friendly Makeover Filled with IKEA Inspo
The end result? “A relaxation sunroom.”
Aug 24, 2024
63 Subscription Gifts That Are Both Easy and Perfect for Anyone You Know
A subscription as a gift is a great way to cover all of the bases for a beloved present. It's thoughtful, practical, and literally a gift that keeps on giving.
Aug 23, 2024
B&A: A Beat-Up Brown Dresser Becomes a Chic Green Beauty for $40
Home Projects
Paint and trim completely revitalized this free Facebook Marketplace score.
Aug 15, 2023
A “Mostly Dirt” Yard Transforms into the Coolest Outdoor Oasis
It’s a go-to hangout spot.
Aug 22, 2024
B&A: An “Anything but Relaxing” Bathroom Gets a Glam Blue-Green Glow-Up
Home Projects
This apartment dweller was envisioning something more spacious and spa-like.
Aug 10, 2023
B&A: A Tiny Galley Kitchen Goes Big with a Game-Changing New Layout
Home Projects
“It feels like one big room now,” this homeowner says. Before, the 1977 kitchen felt cramped.
Aug 8, 2023
B&A: An 1890s Victorian Living Room Gets a Bold-Yet-Respectful Redo
Home Projects
“Be very gentle with old homes,” this designer says. But that doesn’t mean you can’t go bold with paint!
Aug 7, 2023
441K People Love This Clever Dining Room Transformation (And So Do I!)
Here’s why this is one of my favorite dining room makeovers I’ve seen.
Aug 18, 2024