Before After

Before and After: A Plain but Pretty Bedroom Gets a DIY Wallpaper Makeover
In just four hours!
Sarah Lyon
Jun 15, 2022
B&A: A "Really Gross" Bathroom Gets a Modern Beachy Makeover for $8,000
From swirled marble to deep charcoal cement to round pebble-shaped white, the "after" has the most luxe mix of tiles.
Sarah Everett
Jun 14, 2022
Before and After: A Pro Organizer Took This Pantry From Builder Grade to A+
With a little help from the IKEA BILLY bookcase.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jun 14, 2022
B&A: This Home Office Redo is a Masterclass in Mixing Color and Pattern
HOME PROJECTS
And it's proof that IKEA can look luxe.
Sarah Everett
Jun 13, 2022
B&A: A 300-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio's Versatile Despite Being One Small Room
Tours
It was small, the kitchen was basically nonexistent, and the bathroom wasn't exactly pretty, but Irene Shamas saw the potential in this studio unit. She worked with Luki Anderson of Studio Officina and EDR Construction to transform this small one-room apartment into a functional and cozy home.
Erin Derby
Jun 13, 2022
B&A: A "Barely Functional Outdoor Space" Gets a Dreamy Redo with Added Storage
HOME PROJECTS
The "old, creaky, and slanting" deck was causing major problems before.
Sarah Everett
Jun 12, 2022
B&A: A $500 Dining Room Redo Inspired by Vintage Dishes and a Museum Painting
"I got some raised eyebrows when I told people I was painting the dining room pink and painting a mural on the wall," DIYer Natalie Metzger says. But her advice when it comes to paint is to "just go for it."
Sarah Everett
Jun 11, 2022
This Gorgeous (and Reusable!) Peel N’ Stick Wallpaper Instantly Transformed My Bathroom Into a Spa-Worthy Retreat
Shopping
It'll look like a totally new room!
Stella Totino
Jun 11, 2022
B&A: A $4,000 Vintage-Style Kitchen Redo Has Tons of Budget-Friendly DIY Ideas
This kitchen transformation shows how to revamp dated surfaces without breaking the bank.
Sarah Everett
Jun 9, 2022
B&A: A $150 DIY Gives This IKEA KALLAX a Luxe, Clutter-Concealing Look
HOME PROJECTS
A two-day DIY adds major style and hides clutter, too.
Sarah Everett
Jun 8, 2022
Before & After: A Mom Spent Under $100 Reorganizing Her Pantry
This slow pantry makeover might just inspire you to dig into yours this weekend.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 8, 2022
Before and After: This $1,500 Redo Proves Laundry Rooms Can Be Luxurious, Too
The makeover was inspired by a stylish wallpaper buy.
Sarah Everett
Jun 7, 2022
Before and After: Halle Berry Gives a 1920s Home a Needed Update
News
Halle Berry renovates her fifth grade teacher's home.
Lillian Brown
Jun 7, 2022
B&A: A $4,000 Spare Bedroom-Turned-Home Office Includes a Semi-Custom Murphy Bed
HOME PROJECTS
Clever storage solutions give what was once a guest bedroom ample space for work AND sleep.
Sarah Everett
Jun 6, 2022
Before & After: A 1960s Kitchen Gets A Fresh Look
Renovating a kitchen is a delicate balance: You want to make an of-the-moment cooking space, but you also want to honor the house’s original architecture and era.
Laura Fenton
Jun 6, 2022
B&A: A Cluttered Bathroom Gets an $800 Overhaul with Budget-Friendly Finds
Since this homeowner had to cut into her shower walls to make a repair, she thought, "why not go ahead and do a full makeover?!"
Sarah Everett
Jun 4, 2022
Before and After: A Small, Dirty Kitchen Gets a Scandi Minimalist Glow Up
Fit for a family and with a stunning circular window!
Danielle Blundell
Jun 4, 2022
B&A: After a Glam Yet Cozy Redo, This Basement Doesn't Even Look Like a Basement
It's still completely functional for the family, but now with lots more luxe style.
Sarah Everett
Jun 3, 2022
B&A: A 1950s Dining Room Gets a Modern Refresh with a Trendy 2022 DIY
The new dining room mixes old and new to create the perfect balance.
Sarah Everett
Jun 2, 2022
B&A: A Dated Co-op's Reno Has Budget Hacks, Smart Built-Ins & Divine Dining Nook
Meng and his husband, Andrew, gorgeously transformed this outdated two-bedroom co-op, which they say hadn't been updated for almost 60 years. There was worn green carpeting, an odd layout, and a very dirty bathroom, to name only a few of the things that would need remodeling.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 2, 2022
Before and After: HGTV’s “Renovation Goldmine” Updates a Tudor Home
News
In the latest episode of HGTV’s “Renovation Goldmine,” the Piercys helped modernize the Oak Park, Illinois home and make it more functional for a busy family of five.
Lillian Brown
Jun 1, 2022
B&A: This $2 Basket-Turned-Boho Planter Is a 20-Minute Project
One item you should always add to your secondhand shopping list? Wicker baskets. You never know what kind of cute accessories you can make with them.
Sarah Everett
May 30, 2022
B&A: A Red Wallpapered Spare Room Gets a Total Transformation for Under $3,000
The new wall treatment looks high-end and makes the whole room feel more soothing.
Sarah Everett
May 28, 2022
Before and After: A Tropical Backyard With 5 Affordable Ideas to Steal
This Miami backyard is a masterclass in landscape design
Caroline Mullen
May 28, 2022
B&A: $300 Worth of DIY Projects Make This Small Balcony Much More Inviting
HOME PROJECTS
No space is too small to enjoy al fresco dining, sipping, reading, or relaxing.
Sarah Everett
May 27, 2022
B&A: Every Inch of This Renovated 210-Square-Foot Airstream Was Designed
Documentarian Reilly Dowd bought this vintage Airstream Sovereign travel trailer sight unseen in the midst of pre-vaccine Covid and after losing their family home in Sonoma to a wildfire.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 27, 2022
B&A: For $105, a Secondhand Cabinet Becomes a Multifunctional Litter Box
Do you love everything about your cat — except their litter box? The cumbersome, smelly eyesore can throw off the aesthetic of any home.
Ariana LaBarrie
May 27, 2022
Before and After: A $70 Paint and Stencil Redo Totally Revives a Tired Dresser
HOME PROJECTS
The revamped piece has a bone inlay look for less.
Sarah Everett
May 26, 2022
B&A: A $250 Natural Wood Coffee Table Project Brings the Outdoors In
HOME PROJECTS
DIYers Faith and Julia found this slab of wood on Facebook Marketplace.
Sarah Everett
May 25, 2022
Before and After: A Grimy Outdoor Wall Gets a Beautiful Summer-Ready Redo
HOME PROJECTS
A pro painter completed this project for his own home, and he's got tips to share.
Sarah Everett
May 23, 2022
Before and After: This Sleek Bathroom Redo Has the Coolest Houndstooth Flooring
Black and white doesn't have to be boring, and these tiles are here to prove it.
Sarah Everett
May 22, 2022
Before & After: A Designer Built a Stylish Kitchen in a Former YMCA
Original details and modern finishes collide in this unique space.
Danielle Blundell
May 21, 2022
B&A: Small Changes Work Together to Transform a Basic Bedroom for $650
HOME PROJECTS
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 Chicago Fixer-Upper's Layout (and Staircase) Was Beautifully Opened Up
Tim and Ravi's condo is located on the top floor of a building built in 1897, so it needed a lot of work. The remodel lasted two months and was completed in January 2020.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
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
Before and After: HGTV’s “Renovation Goldmine” Revamps a Basement
Watch as they turn a basement into a poker room and lounge.
Lillian Brown
May 19, 2022
Before and After: Lisa Kudrow Gives an Outdated Condo an Update
News
The “Friends” star wanted to craft an updated condo that was also pet friendly for her pal Thea's many adopted animals. 
Lillian Brown
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 TV Wall Shakes Its "Just-Moved Emptiness" with a Small-Budget Redo
This TV wall goes from personality-less to charm central with just a few easy changes.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 16, 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
See How a Stager Turned a Boston Living Room into “Zillow Clickbait” in 1 Week
She balanced history and modernity in this small space.
Chelsea Greenwood
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
Before and After: HGTV’s “Renovation Goldmine” Reworks a Chicago Greystone Into a Family-Friendly Home
Jen and Mel Mihalek make space for a growing family in a new episode.
Lillian Brown
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
Before and After: Ali Wong Turns a Basic Basement and Backyard Into the Ultimate Indoor-Outdoor Living Space
Ali Wong give her best friend's backyard a makeover with the help of the Property Brothers.
Lillian Brown
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
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
Before and After: HGTV’s “Renovation Goldmine” Restores an Old Kitchen
News
Plus, an old Hoosier cabinet gets a new lease on life.
Lillian Brown
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 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
Before and After: On HGTV’s “Celebrity IOU”, Snoop Dogg Transforms an Old Garage into a Multifunctional Office
News
Jonathan and Drew Scott distilled the space into an “office-meets-man-cave."
Lillian Brown
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 Two-Piece Cabinet Gets a Charming Two-Tone Painted Makeover
Starter Packs
Woodworking skills came in handy for this DIYer's redo.
Heather Bien
May 2, 2022
See How a Stager Toned Down a Statement Wall in This Utah Living Room
BEFORE & AFTER
The space had competing focal points.
Chelsea Greenwood
May 2, 2022
B&A: 4 Simple, Sophisticated Furniture Make-Unders That Let Natural Wood Shine
Sometimes simple changes make the biggest impact.
Heather Bien
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
Before & After: A Designer Brings an Unexpected Pop of Green to a Family Kitchen
Beachy yet sophisticated!
Danielle Blundell
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
B&A: A Boho-Glam Patio Redo Includes a DIY Chandelier, Succulent Wall, and More
HOME PROJECTS
"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
HOME PROJECTS
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 & After: Wow-Worthy DIY Built-Ins (from IKEA!) Shine in This Houston Home Office
Home influencer Ryia Jose totally transformed her home office for just $750.
Sarah Lyon
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
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
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