Before After

Wooden kitchen cabinets, blue countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a green kettle on the stove.
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 Luxe Home Office Redo Full of Smart Upcycles and Clever Hacks
The after boasts executive-level style.
Savannah West
Jan 23, 2022
B&A: A Blank Dining Room Gets a Warm $550 Redo Featuring 2022's Trendiest Color
A few DIYs and some smart shopping turned this blank slate dining room into an inviting hangout.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 22, 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
HGTV’s “Fixer to Fabulous” Turned Laundry Room Into Speakeasy Bar
And don't worry, they moved the laundry room elsewhere.
Nicoletta Richardson
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
See How Flippers Enlarged This “One Butt” Kitchen Without Knocking Down Walls
This cramped condo become a bright and modern space.
Chelsea Greenwood
Jan 20, 2022
Before and After: Airbnb Turned a Decaying Italian Home Into an Airy Oasis — and You Can Live There Rent-Free
The Italian design team let existing tones and materials shine through the renovation.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
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
Before & After: A Designer Gives Her Own Dated Kitchen a Warm Minimalist Glow Up
With Kelly Wearstler sconces and gorgeous tile!
Danielle Blundell
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
B&A: This Dated Beach Bungalow's Redo Is a Good Example of High and Low Style
Jaclyn Isaac is the owner and principal designer at doni Douglas Design, and she took on remodeling this dated beach bungalow at the Jersey Shore, turning it into a mix of mid-century modern, vintage, and bungalow chic.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 18, 2022
B&A: A $90 Vintage Hutch Gets a Seriously Expensive-Looking $20 Makeover
This vintage hutch was a diamond in the (gummy, painted over) rough.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 17, 2022
Before and After: A $1,500 DIY Redo Turns This Bare Bedroom from Dull to Dreamy
Even though the new bed and nightstands are bigger, the room actually feels MORE spacious.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 16, 2022
See How a Dated Long Island Kitchen Became a Stunning Seaside Cooking Space
BEFORE & AFTER
A real estate developer married tradition and modernism.
Chelsea Greenwood
Jan 16, 2022
B&A: A Bright "Margaritaville" Kitchen Gets a Luxe Nature-Inspired Makeover
A layout tweak and a big color change totally transform this kitchen.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 15, 2022
B&A: A Plain Bedroom Gets a Teen-Approved Industrial-Style Redo for $500
The once childish space is now unrecognizable — and very, very cool.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 14, 2022
B&A: Bobby Berk Transformed Freida Pinto's 1950s Traditional L.A. Bungalow
A dated and dark house is now a warm, modern, tranquil home with a beautiful color palette.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 14, 2022
B&A: Strategic Swaps Give Even This Bathroom's Existing Features a Fresh Look
Updated surroundings give the existing fixtures a lot more shine.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 13, 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
B&A: A Quick Under-$10 Project Gives a Plain IKEA HEMNES Some Character
If you need inspiration for an easy, done-in-a-day furniture refresh, read on.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 12, 2022
See How a Designer Created Distinct “Zones” in This Open-Concept NYC Apartment
BEFORE & AFTER
The renters had struggled with the layout.
Chelsea Greenwood
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: A $5,000 Redo Actually Makes This Kitchen Smaller — But More Functional
It's not often that a makeover that sacrifices square footage actually makes for a more usable space, but this one pulled it off.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 9, 2022
Before & After: A Dark, Cramped Kitchen Turns into an Airy Space
Thanks to the Brownstone Boys!
Danielle Blundell
Jan 9, 2022
Before and After: Try to Spot the IKEA in this Sophisticated Mudroom Redo
That's not the only smart DIY in this stylish makeover.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 8, 2022
B&A: A $2,500 Redo Turns a Bare Backyard into a Relaxing Boho-Style Escape
Winter blues got you dreaming of warmer days? Get inspired by this patio redo.
Savannah West
Jan 7, 2022
This IG Account Posts Before and After Pics of Renovation Projects, and It’s So Satisfying
Need more before and afters in your IG feed? Look no further.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jan 7, 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
Before and After: A $600 Mostly DIY Redo Cheers up This Grim Gray Bathroom
It features a surprising — and gorgeous — new wall color.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 4, 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
B&A: A Designer's Oakland Rental Gets a Soothing Refresh for the New Year
When interior designer and artist Sophia E. Aguiñaga realized she'd be moving out of her Oakland rental apartment, she took the opportunity to pare down and refresh the home's style. She re-homed almost everything and used minimalism, ease, and traveling light as a style guide.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 4, 2022
B&A: A Dark & Dated 592-Square-Foot Italian Apartment Is Totally Transformed
Artist and jewelry designer Sara Amrhein and her husband, Luigi Valerio, completely remodeled this 592-square-foot apartment in Florence, Italy, DIYing much of the work themselves!
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 3, 2022
Before and After: A Dingy 1950s Bathroom Becomes Fresh and Modern for $4,000
The new shower curtain adds the perfect amount of color and whimsy to tie the whole space together.
Emma Diehl
Jan 1, 2022
Before & After: A DIY Refresh Makes a Boring Bedroom Bright and Bold
A clever yellow accent wall serves as a striking visual headboard.
Emma Diehl
Dec 31, 2021
Before & After: A Luxe Revamp Transforms a Dated Bathroom into a Modern Oasis
Small touches, like a brass sconce and gold mantel mirror, create the perfect blend of vintage and modern.
Emma Diehl
Dec 30, 2021
Before and After: An Outdated Bathroom Becomes a Chic Sanctuary for Under $500
The biggest splurges were a glam new light fixture and rug — but they were totally worth it.
Sam Manzella
Dec 29, 2021
Apartment Therapy Editors’ 6 Favorite Before and Afters of 2021
Editor's Picks
These are the home makeovers that surprised, inspired, and delighted Apartment Therapy staffers.
Maria C. Hunt
Dec 28, 2021
Before & After: A $152 Refresh Breathes New Life into a Drab Secondhand Wardrobe
The secret to this DIY project was just a little bit of raffia cloth.
Sam Manzella
Dec 27, 2021
Before & After: A Dingy Basement Becomes a Functional Space with 4 Zones
The basement is now home to a TV and gaming area, a ping-pong zone, a workout corner, and a utility room.
Sam Manzella
Dec 26, 2021
Before & After: A Stunning $50,000 Kitchen Redo Marries Style and Function
The result is beautiful, bright, and airy — and has enough space for two people to cook at the same time.
Sam Manzella
Dec 25, 2021
Before and After: A Glam $300 Revamp Brings This Drab Bathroom Out of the 1980s
Fresh wallpaper and gold accents bring it all together.
Emmy Lucas
Dec 24, 2021
Before & After (& After): 5 DIYers on What They Love & Regret About Their Redos
Days, weeks, and months later, here's how these five DIYers feel about their home makeovers.
Heather Bien
Dec 23, 2021
Before & After: A Dated RV Becomes a High-End Cabin on Wheels for $8,000
The bold green kitchen is the star of the show.
Emmy Lucas
Dec 23, 2021
8 of the Happiest, Most Colorful Room Redos of 2021
These makeovers will inspire you to pick up a paintbrush in 2022.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 22, 2021
The 7 Best Laundry Room Redos of 2021 Are Just as Stylish as They Are Functional
This hard-working space deserves a little design love, too.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 21, 2021
Before & After: This Drab 2001 Dining Room Is Transformed by $550 DIY Built-Ins
The project made the room more practical for the family who lives here, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 20, 2021
10 of the Best Under-$1,000 DIY Home Makeovers of 2021
These DIYers didn't let small budgets stand in their way.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 20, 2021
6 of the Best Rental-Friendly Makeovers We Saw in 2021 — Starting at Just $85
Let these creative redos inspire you to take a fresh look at your own rental.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 19, 2021
Before & After: An '80s-Era Kitchenette Gets a Modern, Sophisticated DIY Revamp
The after features one of this year's trendiest paint colors.
Savannah West
Dec 18, 2021
Before and After: A $170 DIYed "Marble" Mantel Adds Character to a Bedroom
A faux finish for the win!
Sarah Lyon
Dec 18, 2021
10 of the Best Entryway Redos of 2021, from One-Weekend Upgrades to Full Renos
These 10 entryway makeovers will inspire you to look at your home with fresh eyes.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 17, 2021
B&A: An Unlivable 675-Square-Foot Pittsburgh House Has Been Totally Transformed
The finished result features mirrored tiles in the kitchen, transparent closet doors, and other unique ideas.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 17, 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
10 Best Bathroom Redos of 2021, from Builder-Grade Refreshes to Vintage Redos
These homeowners and renters employed changes big and small to create their dream bathrooms.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 16, 2021
The 10 Best Bedroom Redos of 2021 Feature Smart Storage and Serene Styling
These 10 bedroom makeovers impressed editors the most this year.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 15, 2021
B&A: A 300-Square-Foot Studio Has Tons of Smart Storage & Renter-Friendly Ideas
The only thing that came in Julie Gordon's rental studio apartment was a small stove, fridge, and three cabinets. But after some major TLC, a few great peel and stick finds, and lots of patience, she's turned this shoebox-sized into a cozy, beautiful, and organized home.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 15, 2021
HGTV Breathed New Life Into This Kitchen Two-Toned Cabinets and Quartzite
The space is unrecognizable.
Nicoletta Richardson
Dec 15, 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 Sophisticated $200 Bathroom Redo Embraces Its Original 1941 Tile
Here's proof that you don't have to rip everything out and start new.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 12, 2021
B&A: An Imaginative Redo Makes a Bland Dining Room Feel Way More Welcoming
The designer-homeowner used a pop of color in an unexpected place.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 11, 2021
Before and After: An Underused Dining Room Becomes the Ultimate Home Office
Thanks to an IKEA hack that saved a handy homeowner up to $10,000 on construction costs!
Danielle Blundell
Dec 11, 2021
B&A: A $400 Redo Full of Upcycles Gives a "Dorm Vibes" Bedroom a Chic New Look
An IKEA hack, materials rescued from the trash, and plenty of Goodwill shopping all help make this bedroom feel like an oasis.
Savannah West
Dec 10, 2021
The 10 Best Kitchen Redos of 2021, from Budget DIYs to Major Renovations
These creative makeovers were seriously inspiring.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 10, 2021
Here’s What Happened When I Tried Backdrop’s New Wood Paint on My Dining Table Set
I'm obsessed.
Kendall Cornish
Dec 10, 2021