Found It! The New "It" Spot for TikTok's Favorite Paint Trend
It's a-door-able.
Sarah Everett
May 21, 2022
B&A: Small Changes Work Together to Transform a Basic Bedroom for $650
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New light fixtures, a new ceiling treatment, new curtains, and more all help to spruce up this space.
Sarah Everett
May 20, 2022
B&A: A Plain Attic Space Becomes a Cute and Cozy Lounge for Movie Nights
From the cushy seating to the warm color palette, every part of this new hangout spot is inviting.
Sarah Everett
May 19, 2022
B&A: A Coffee Table Headed for the Dumpster Looks Shiny & New Again for Just $10
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"I asked my neighbor why was he throwing it out, and he said it was just old and worn," this DIYer says. "I saw a table that I could restore."
Sarah Everett
May 18, 2022
B&A: This Cheerful Retro Kitchen Redo is Full of Small Space Upgrades to Steal
Whether you use them all, or just pick one idea to bring to your own space, this makeover is packed with inspo. And by the way: The new floor and wall treatments are renter-friendly!
Sarah Everett
May 17, 2022
B&A: A Dinged-Up 1960s Nightstand Becomes a Statement Piece for About $50
This cute nightstand started out with dings and chips, but a bit of DIY gave it a surprising (and bold) new look.
Sarah Everett
May 15, 2022
B&A: An "Awful" '80s Bookshelf Gets a Scandi-Style Upgrade Using IKEA Shelves
This reading corner revamp features a genius IKEA solution.
Sarah Everett
May 14, 2022
B&A: A "Blank, Empty, Sad" Spot Beside the Stairs Becomes a Major Design Moment
A designer added texture and artwork with special meaning behind it to a blank canvas spot in her home.
Sarah Everett
May 13, 2022
B&A: Flipping the Layout of This '90s Kitchen Made It Way More Spacious
The kitchen feels much more modern and open now, thanks to losing a wall and adding in a bolder new cabinet color.
Sarah Everett
May 12, 2022
B&A: A Color-Overload Bathroom from the '90s Gets a Calming, Beach-Inspired Redo
A simpler color palette and other swaps help this bathroom feel way bigger, even with the same footprint.
Sarah Everett
May 11, 2022
Before and After: A Childhood Dresser Gets a Grown-Up New Look for $60
"Why spend a ton of money on a new dresser when a little paint is all it needs?" this DIYer asks.
Sarah Everett
May 10, 2022
B&A: A Tiny 1945 Galley Kitchen Gets a Luxe-Looking, Space-Maximizing Redo
Discounted secondhand cabinets came to the rescue in this stylish kitchen makeover.
Sarah Everett
May 9, 2022
B&A: A Cluttered Corner Becomes a Cute and Functional Kitchenette for Just $580
A mother-daughter duo completed this budget-savvy redo together.
Sarah Everett
May 8, 2022
These Cute Vases Will Make a Mother's Day Bouquet Last Even Longer
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This trendy glassware is the perfect gift for the mom or mom figure in your life.
Sarah Everett
May 8, 2022
Before and After: A Cozy $485 Redo for a 1980s-Era "Ugly Eyesore" Bathroom
A mix of new buys and vintage finds help make this bathroom feel warm and welcoming.
Sarah Everett
May 7, 2022
B&A: This $450 Laundry Room Redo Includes 6 Seriously Impressive DIYs
One highlight? The bold stenciled statement wall.
Sarah Everett
May 6, 2022
This Paint Color from Small/Cool NYC Can Be a Neutral or a Statement
Seafoam subtlety or seaglass statement wall? You'll love both!
Sarah Everett
May 6, 2022
B&A: A 1970s Dresser Gets a Statement-Making Two-Toned Redo for $150
"One of my favorite finishes to create is giving a piece a 'dipped' look," this furniture flipper says.
Sarah Everett
May 5, 2022
B&A: A Practical $700 Hallway-Turned-Home Office Created with an IKEA PAX
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A weeklong project created by best friends.
Sarah Everett
May 4, 2022
B&A: A 1977 Camper Gets a Fresh Redo Inside and Out for About $8,500
This DIYer was inspired by fond memories of the passed-down camper from when she was a child.
Sarah Everett
May 3, 2022
Before and After: A Bright, Botanical Redo Modernizes a Dim Hallway
This homeowner brought plant-filled atrium vibes to a small-but-often-used space in his house.
Sarah Everett
May 3, 2022
B&A: A Southwestern-Style Living Room Redo Lovingly Restores a Cracked Fireplace
This little New Mexico home had "gorgeous, classic bones," its owner says.
Sarah Everett
May 2, 2022
Before and After: A Basic Brown Vanity Becomes a Textured Teal Beauty for $85
The mid-century style vanity was listed for super cheap on Facebook Marketplace because it had a crack in it before.
Sarah Everett
May 1, 2022
B&A: A $10 Redo Turns a Gloomy Brick Fireplace into a Cheery Focal Point
Bookworms and plant parents alike will love this redo.
Sarah Everett
Apr 30, 2022
This Is the New Way to Do Wainscoting
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A genius architectural detail from Small/Cool NYC.
Sarah Everett
Apr 30, 2022
3 Retro Landscaping Trends That Are Making a Comeback Today
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According to pro landscapers and a historian.
Sarah Everett
Apr 30, 2022
B&A: A Boho-Glam Patio Redo Includes a DIY Chandelier, Succulent Wall, and More
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"I have always dreamt about having a beautiful backyard that feels like an oasis," this DIYer says. See how she made it happen.
Sarah Everett
Apr 29, 2022
The 9 Best Retro-Inspired Redos on Apartment Therapy
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These Before & Afters will transport you to another decade. No time machine necessary — just DIY skills.
Sarah Everett
Apr 29, 2022
Before and After: New (& Old) Furniture Transforms a 1918 Farmhouse Living Room
The vintage touches make this living room feel timeless.
Sarah Everett
Apr 28, 2022
Before and After: A $100 Redo for an Early-2000s Media Cabinet
HOME PROJECTS
Adding cane backing to glass fronts on a cabinet is a GREAT way to disguise clutter. Take it from this simple one-week project.
Sarah Everett
Apr 27, 2022
How to Create a Conversation Pit in Your Home That'll Amp Up Cozy Vibes
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Make it happen in six steps.
Sarah Everett
Apr 27, 2022
B&A: A Colorful, Beachy Bathroom Redo Keeps Its Original Pink Tiles from 1954
HOME PROJECTS
From the frilly 1950s to a colorful '80s Miami vibe.
Sarah Everett
Apr 26, 2022
"Inspiration But Also Escapism:" Why Retro Interiors Are Taking Over Instagram
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This phenomenon, it seems, has everything to do with nostalgia and discovery.
Sarah Everett
Apr 26, 2022
B&A: A Laundry Room with Wire Shelving Gets a Cozy, Functional $500 Upgrade
HOME PROJECTS
DIYer Karen Sloan added form and function over a six-week project.
Sarah Everett
Apr 25, 2022
B&A: A 1954 Kitchen Keeps Its Checkerboard Floors But Adds Chic IKEA Cabinetry
"Real estate agents cannot tell that this is an IKEA kitchen and refer to it as 'very luxurious'" this homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 24, 2022
B&A: A Gray Builder-Grade Bathroom Gets a Luxe-Looking Overhaul for $5,300
HOME PROJECTS
The new tile shower is a total game-changer.
Sarah Everett
Apr 23, 2022
No-Buy Groups: The 7 Secrets to Furnishing Your Home with Free, Secondhand Finds
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It's Green Week at Apartment Therapy and Earth Day, which means it's time for a reminder that online no-buy groups are a great, sustainable, and community-oriented way to furnish your home.
Sarah Everett
Apr 22, 2022
B&A: A 1940s Fan Found in the Trash Gets a Groovy Orange Redo for Just $20
"I knew this cool piece of history needed to be saved," the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 22, 2022
Before and After: A Dated '70s Rental Kitchen Gets a $180 Fresh Boho-Style Redo
See how one DIYer achieved this budget-friendly, rental-friendly, landlord-approved new look.
Sarah Everett
Apr 21, 2022
B&A: A Yellow Meditation Space Becomes a Dramatic, MCM-Inspired Dining Room
It all changed with a coat of black paint.
Sarah Everett
Apr 20, 2022
Before and After: A Renter-Friendly $67 IKEA Hack Rescues a "Dreaded Boob Light"
"There is life after the boob light," this DIYer says — and there's proof in her super contemporary, streamlined "after."
Sarah Everett
Apr 19, 2022
B&A: A 1950s Bamboo Furniture Set Rescued from Craigslist's "Free" Section
It's polished (literally) and looks new again, but still honors its vintage roots.
Sarah Everett
Apr 18, 2022
B&A: An $800 Closet-Turned-Nursery Proves the Powerful Potential of Small Spaces
It's packed with DIYs and great small-space IKEA finds.
Sarah Everett
Apr 17, 2022
B&A: A Beat-Up Vintage Buffet Shines After a $100 Stain and Paint Job
The buffet was was an inexpensive Facebook Marketplace find that now looks like it could cost thousands.
Sarah Everett
Apr 16, 2022
Before and After: A $130 Project Helps Make a Bland Bedroom Layered and Cozy
This DIYer wanted to try this wall accent after seeing it on social media, and she was surprised by how easy it was to pull off.
Sarah Everett
Apr 15, 2022
Before and After: A Groovy '70s Trailer Squeezes in a Kitchen and Sleep Space
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The whole project — trailer included — cost $4,000.
Sarah Everett
Apr 14, 2022
B&A: A Moldy '90s Bathroom Gets a Luxe Redo with a Bonus Laundry Space
This professional bathroom redo includes great advice for seeking out the pros and living with ongoing construction.
Sarah Everett
Apr 13, 2022
B&A: An Uninspiring White Kitchen Gets a Cheery Southwestern-Style Makeover
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The new terracotta-and-blue color scheme is like instant sunshine.
Sarah Everett
Apr 12, 2022