Blue bedroom with a wooden bench, vintage pram, and vanity table, featuring a blue floral bedspread and ceiling fan.
B&A: A Musky, "Extremely Dated" Blue Bedroom Becomes a Cozy Yet Minimalist Haven
In this bedroom redo, less is more.
Sarah Everett
Feb 13, 2022
B&A: A Moldy, Carpeted 1996 Bathroom Gets a Fresh Redo with Classic Style
HOME PROJECTS
"We made the dream of a bright, light bathroom come true," the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Feb 12, 2022
B&A: DIY Wood Projects Give a Small Kitchen a Custom, Modern Look
The entire redo cost $1,000 and took nine weeks to complete.
Sarah Everett
Feb 11, 2022
A Magazine Editor's Maximalist Rental Is Exploding With Colorful DIYs
TOURS
Sensi editor-in-chief Stephanie Wilson's apartment is "maximalism to the max" and FULL of wild decor ideas — like contact-paper-covered doors, neon-painted door jambs, and a carefully curated bar-cart-turned-bong-cart.
Sarah Everett
Feb 11, 2022
B&A: An Untouched 1980s Laundry Room Gets a Lively 2-Day, $100 Refresh
It's a totally impressive transformation for just two days of work.
Sarah Everett
Feb 9, 2022
B&A: $1,500 Takes an "Empty and Cold" Dining Room to Warm and Layered Perfection
This homeowner's DIY skills take her dining area from builder-grade to breathtaking.
Sarah Everett
Feb 8, 2022
B&A: A Historic Bedroom Gets a Chic Redo That Preserves Its Original Features
Classic meets contemporary in this stylish bedroom makeover.
Sarah Everett
Feb 7, 2022
B&A: A Small Bathroom Gets a Lively $350 Redo with a Cool, Copy-able Mural Idea
Fresh paint, new brass hardware, and a geometric wall mural give this main-level bathroom a new lease on life — and all at an affordable price.
Sarah Everett
Feb 6, 2022
B&A: A Dark Living Room's Bright Refresh Has a Sleek New Entertainment Setup
A cool new media console + room-brightening details = one gorgeous living room.
Sarah Everett
Feb 5, 2022
B&A: A '90s Kitchen Gets a Playful $5,000 Update Bursting with Pattern and Color
These homeowners found a way to make dated elements of their kitchen look new again — no demo necessary.
Sarah Everett
Feb 4, 2022
7 Things I Wish I Hadn’t Forgotten About Before Moving to a Big City
It turns out paring down your things *before* packing is ideal.
Sarah Everett
Feb 4, 2022
B&A: A 1940s Home's Intensely Blue Bedroom Gets a Soothing $600 Refresh
Restored floors and fresh white paint make the "after" unrecognizably airy and bright.
Sarah Everett
Feb 2, 2022
Before and After: A Glam Vintage Bathroom Redo Honors Its Home's 1910 Roots
HOME PROJECTS
The new tile in the bathroom looks like it's always been there.
Sarah Everett
Feb 1, 2022
B&A: A One-Weekend, $300 Project Immediately Modernizes a Dated Staircase
There was no paint required for this simple update.
Sarah Everett
Jan 31, 2022
Before and After: A Kitchen Utensil Drawer Gets a Stylish, Streamlined New Look
ORGANIZE & CLEAN
For under $25!
Sarah Everett
Jan 30, 2022
B&A: New Counters and Thrifted Finds (from $1) Make an Eclectic Kitchen Sing
Goodbye, blue laminate countertops from the '80s.
Sarah Everett
Jan 29, 2022
B&A: An Old Shabby Chic Dresser Becomes a Modern, Fluted Beauty for Just $85
This DIYer got a high-end look for less.
Sarah Everett
Jan 26, 2022
B&A: A Tiny Cottage Kitchen Gets a Major Expansion (and Lots More Storage)
Before, it was barely able to fit one person. Now, it can seat plenty of guests.
Sarah Everett
Jan 25, 2022
B&A: Smart, Simple Swaps Make a "Dark and Drab" Laundry Room Feel Big and Bright
HOME PROJECTS
"It didn’t take a lot of effort to create such a noticeable change," this homeowner, pro organizer, and near-constant laundry-doer says.
Sarah Everett
Jan 24, 2022
B&A: A "Clutter Pit" Garage Gets a Great New Shelving Setup for $275
ORGANIZE & CLEAN
This homeowner and organizing enthusiast has tons of tips for getting the most out of your garage storage.
Sarah Everett
Jan 24, 2022
B&A: A $50 IKEA Dresser Looks Unrecognizable —and Expensive — After an Easy Hack
"I have seen several cane nightstands and dressers like this online, but they are so expensive! So I made my own affordable option," this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jan 21, 2022
B&A: A 1980s Bathroom Ditches the Yellow But Stays Bright and Cheery for $800
The whole family helped with this renovation!
Sarah Everett
Jan 20, 2022
B&A: An Added Loft Doubles the Usefulness of This 330-Square-Foot Apartment
The room looks unrecognizable and is much more multi-functional.
Sarah Everett
Jan 19, 2022
B&A: This $40 IKEA HEMNES Dresser Flip Brightened up a Whole Bedroom
Sanding, painting, and sealing was all it took to breathe new life into this dark brown IKEA HEMNES dresser.
Sarah Everett
Jan 18, 2022
A Clever Organizing Hack Might Be Hiding in Your Fridge
ORGANIZE & CLEAN
Reduce, reuse, recycle, save money. No new storage bins necessary here.
Sarah Everett
Jan 17, 2022
Before and After: A Dim, Stripped-Down Stairway Goes Bold and Colorful for $450
"I had all of these ideas and was struggling to narrow them down, to simplify the design, until I realized it’s my house, and in this small space I can take some risks," the homeowner says. "So I did all of them."
Sarah Everett
Jan 12, 2022
Before and After: This Luxe-Looking $2,000 Kitchen Redo Is a Total DIY Job
Epoxy counters, painted cabinets, and DIY floating shelves make this once-brown kitchen look unrecognizable.
Sarah Everett
Jan 11, 2022
B&A: A Dingy Bedroom's Refreshing Redo Gives it Stylish Boutique Hotel Vibes
HOME PROJECTS
Fresh paint and new floors go a long way in this redo.
Sarah Everett
Jan 10, 2022
B&A: Wire Pantry Shelves Get a Sophisticated DIY Upgrade for Under $500
ORGANIZE & CLEAN
A pro organizer gives her pantry a more minimalistic look.
Sarah Everett
Jan 10, 2022
B&A: Budget-Friendly Swaps Kept This Stylish Powder Room Redo Under $800
Attention to detail is what makes this affordable bathroom makeover so great.
Sarah Everett
Jan 6, 2022
B&A: These $1,000 IKEA Hack Built-Ins Save a Cluttered Garage Entryway
The easy DIY project makes the family's entryway way more functional for them.
Sarah Everett
Jan 5, 2022
B&A: A Colorful $185 DIY Rescues a Poorly Painted IKEA HEMNES Sideboard
This DIYer was on the hunt for a sideboard with a pop of color, and was able to make it herself for a fraction of the cost of store-bought.
Sarah Everett
Jan 4, 2022
The Coolest Ceilings From Apartment Therapy House Tours We Saw This Year
TOURS
Don't forget to look up.
Sarah Everett
Dec 30, 2021
8 Brilliant Small Kitchens from 2021 House Tours — and the Products That Make Them Great
LIVING
This year's tours featured no shortage of idea-packed, stylish small spaces, from studio apartments to tiny homes to homes on wheels, and their kitchens will have you deleting your delivery apps and dusting off your pots and pans.
Sarah Everett
Dec 22, 2021
These Are the Best Gifts to Give a Friend Who’s in the Process of Moving
You won't have to do any of the heavy lifting, either.
Sarah Everett
Dec 20, 2021
B&A: An $8,000 Kitchen Redo Kept the Cabinets, But Lost the Dark and Dated Vibe
The natural wood shines in its new surroundings.
Sarah Everett
Dec 16, 2021
B&A: A Few Swaps Under $500 Bring New Boho Style to a Once-Boring Bathroom
New wallpaper, a new mirror, and new vanity lighting make a world of difference in this powder room.
Sarah Everett
Dec 14, 2021
B&A: A Plain IKEA HEMNES Gets a $66 Rustic Apothecary Redo in Just 2 Days
This one-of-a-kind DIY totally transforms the look of the original piece.
Sarah Everett
Dec 8, 2021
Before and After: A $1,000 Redo Adds Lots of Life to a Dull, Drab Entryway
This entryway went from "meh" to magical in just a week.
Sarah Everett
Dec 7, 2021
B&A: A Beige Bedroom Gets a "Bold and Exciting" Two-Tone Redo for Under $500
A unique paint job brought out the best in this bedroom.
Sarah Everett
Dec 6, 2021
B&A: A "Beige, Brown, and Boring" Dining Room Gets a Cheery Upgrade for $5,000
This dining room is full of custom DIY details that are totally copy-able.
Sarah Everett
Nov 29, 2021
Before and After: A $2,000 IKEA Built-In Storage Hack Saves a Cluttered Basement
HOME PROJECTS
"There are still a few stray big toy items that cannot fit in the drawers or cabinets, but overall it has the perfect mix of functionality, open space, and design I was craving," the homeowner says of the "After."
Sarah Everett
Nov 18, 2021
B&A: A 1967 Ranch's Kitchen & Dining Room Get a Loving Mid-Century Redo
The reno makes everything look bigger and brighter, but still has mid-century charm fitting of a mid-century house.
Sarah Everett
Nov 17, 2021
Before & After: A So-So Spare Bedroom Becomes a Serene and Tropical Boho Nursery
The redo turned a "meh" sleep space into a dreamy retreat.
Sarah Everett
Nov 16, 2021
7 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before a Long-Distance Move
Here's how to decide whether you should bring your furniture with you or not.
Sarah Everett
Nov 16, 2021
The 2 Simple Secrets to Effortlessly Cozy Bedding, According to Home Stagers
The experts weighed in.
Sarah Everett
Nov 15, 2021
B&A: A $1500 Redo Gives This Boring Gray Powder Room Some Luxe Hotel Vibes
There's a lot of style packed into this little half bath.
Sarah Everett
Nov 10, 2021
Before & After: A Dramatic Paint Job Gives a 1918 Farmhouse a Stylish New Start
The new paint color honors the original house while also making it feel modern.
Sarah Everett
Nov 9, 2021