Before After

B&A: A Tiny Australian Beach Cottage's Blah Kitchen Got a Bold Dose of Color
The inside is a colorful DIY mix of "coastal beachy shabby eclectic vintage."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 7, 2021
B&A: This DIYer Constructed a Rattan Nightstand Using an IKEA Piece
How one apartment-dweller turned the IKEA TARVA nightstand into the luxe-looking piece of her dreams.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 6, 2021
B&A: $1,000 Later, This Weed-Infested Patio Is a Relaxing Retreat
There's a dream patio hidden under all that foliage.
Savannah West
Jul 5, 2021
B&A: A Lackluster Kitchen Gets a Bright Transformation for $6,000
This kitchen went from drab to dreamy.
Savannah West
Jul 3, 2021
B&A: A 1950s House's Overgrown Yard Becomes a Dreamy Patio Retreat
HOME PROJECTS
"I love how it truly feels like an outdoor extension of our home," the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 2, 2021
B&A: A Run-Down UK Rental Was Delightfully Transformed With Color
Emma Jane Palin and her partner, Joshua John Parker, ripped out floors, sanded back floorboards, laid vinyl tiles, painted walls, removed textured wallpaper and much more to transform this rented coach house.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 2, 2021
5 of the Coolest Before and After Projects We Saw in June
These stylish makeovers are full of smart ideas, from easy DIY projects to money-saving hacks.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 1, 2021
Before and After: Basic Brown Bookcases Get a "Harry Potter Vibe"
HOME PROJECTS
$125 Facebook marketplace bookcases get a moody (and magical) purple upgrade.
Sarah Everett
Jun 30, 2021
B&A: This Dreamy Kid's Bedroom Redo Is Packed with Clever DIYs
This bedroom has style inspiration for all ages.
Savannah West
Jun 29, 2021
Before and After: LeAnn Rimes Turned This Bare Room into a Dramatic Black Kitchen for Her Friend
Plus, a moody kitchen island to match.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jun 29, 2021
Before and After: A Bulky Built-in Tub Gets an Elegant Clawfoot Swap
The bathroom feels so much bigger now.
Sarah Everett
Jun 27, 2021
B&A: This Entryway Redo Features a Bold (and Controversial) Paint Choice
The dramatic hue makes the whole space look warmer and more welcoming.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 26, 2021
B&A: A Few Basic Changes and About $42 Make This IKEA Nightstand Unrecognizable
The whole project's DIY-friendly.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 25, 2021
HGTV’s “Two Steps Home” Turned a Dark, Empty Space Into a Cozy Reading Room
Complete with a rolling library ladder.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jun 25, 2021
B&A: No More White Cabinets in This Stunning $1,700 Bathroom Redo
HOME PROJECTS
This DIY-filled bathroom has "Ralph Lauren's yacht" vibes.
Sarah Everett
Jun 24, 2021
Before and After: A Family Heirloom Cedar Chest Gets a Fresh New Life
This piece can now be enjoyed by a whole new generation.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 23, 2021
Before and After: A Decaying House From 1881 Was Totally Transformed
Mick and Paige spent two years renovating this house built in 1881, giving it a moody, maximalist redo with nods to history.
Tessa Cooper
Jun 23, 2021
B&A: A Dreary Attic Turned Luxe Bathroom Makes Smart Use of Space
The tub, toilet, and standing shower are seriously dreamy.
Sarah Everett
Jun 22, 2021
Before and After: the Kardashian-Jenner Family Turned This Bare Plot Into a Modern, Spa-Like Backyard
Features include a freestanding fireplace, spa integration, and massive pool.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jun 22, 2021
See How a Real Estate Agent Worked Staging Magic on a Dated Bedroom
It looks like a completely different space.
Chelsea Greenwood
Jun 21, 2021
B&A: A Free Facebook Marketplace Shelf Becomes a Stylish Centerpiece
There was a hiccup along the way, but it made the end product all the better.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 20, 2021
B&A: A Smart Layout Change Makes This Kitchen Cook Space Twice as Big
The homeowners didn't need to knock down a wall for this reno — in fact, they put one up.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 19, 2021
B&A: This Living Room Redo Proves "Cozy" Can Still Be Sophisticated
The homeowners wanted somewhere that was comfy enough to hang out all the time, but still elegant.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 18, 2021
10 of the Most Incredible Home Transformations We've Seen This Year
These DIYers took their projects to a whole new level when they decided to revamp their entire homes. Here are some of the best, most Jaw-dropping total home transformations we've seen (so far) this year!
Savannah West
Jun 17, 2021
B&A: A Dark, Cluttered Attic Becomes a Charming Office for $400
This once-cramped space is now the perfect WFH setup.
Carolin Lehmann
Jun 17, 2021
B&A: A Dark, Wood-Paneled Bathroom Is Completely Transformed for $1700
This bathroom reno has tons of DIY elements, including a Facebook Marketplace dresser-turned-vanity.
Sarah Everett
Jun 16, 2021
B&A: These IKEA Shelves Look Like Custom Built-Ins (For Way Less)
These homeowners saved literal thousands (!!!) with this IKEA dupe for built-ins.
Sarah Everett
Jun 16, 2021
How One Neighbor's Mistakes Helped Another Get Her Dream Kitchen
Turns out it pays to snoop on your neighbor's design decisions.
Laura Fenton
Jun 16, 2021
Before and After: A Decades-Old Chair Gets a Loving $18 Makeover
Best part: It was all completed over a lunch hour.
Sarah Everett
Jun 15, 2021
Before and After: A Boring White Kitchen Gets a Groovy Update
Better yet? It's packed with secondhand finds and DIYs.
Sarah Everett
Jun 14, 2021
This New Jersey Home Had to Be Staged 3 Times — But the Effort Paid Off
Take a look at the before and after photos.
Chelsea Greenwood
Jun 14, 2021
Before & After: This Living Room/Dining Space is Packed with Easy, Stylish DIYs
It's become the ultimate lounge spot.
Carolin Lehmann
Jun 13, 2021
B&A: This Living Room Redo Shows How to Make Knotty Wood Paneling Look Chic
There's no paint on the cabinets — but there is paint in another unexpected space.
Sarah Everett
Jun 12, 2021
Before and After: A 1980s Bathroom with Gross Tile Gets a Head-to-Toe Upgrade
Nearly every part of this bathroom got a modern-looking refresh.
Sarah Everett
Jun 11, 2021
Before and After: The Property Brothers Gave This Tired 1970s Kitchen a Major Facelift
Proof that adding white really does lighten a space.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jun 11, 2021
B&A: 3 Paint Projects Totaling $300 Take This White Kitchen from Dull to Dreamy
This 1956 house got the fresh mid-century-inspired look it deserves.
Savannah West
Jun 10, 2021
Before and After: A Renter-Friendly Fireplace Statement Wall Done in a Day
This renter's vision for her new pad was "Barbie's 19th-Century Holiday Dream House," and this renter-friendly fireplace wall fits the theme perfectly.
Sarah Everett
Jun 9, 2021
Before & After: A Designer Revamps a Dim Oklahoma Kitchen to Up Its Resale Value
BEFORE & AFTER
It went from dark and dim to light and bright.
Chelsea Greenwood
Jun 9, 2021
Before & After: Emily Henderson’s Kitchen Changed How I Store My Pot Holders
I love storing something without taking up any space.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 9, 2021
B&A: An Unsightly Laundry Room Gets a Stylish, Functional Revamp for $2,520
The DIY features on-trend cane webbing — perfect for this California coastal home.
Sarah Everett
Jun 8, 2021
B&A: Curbside Garbage Gets an Artful and Stylish New Life for Just $12
"I love that it was literal trash that will now be on display and admired," the DIYer says.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 7, 2021
Before and After: A Cluttered Bedroom Gets a Stylish, Space-Maximizing Overhaul
Not all closets are created equal. This redo swapped a cluttered one for something way more practical (and beautiful).
Carolin Lehmann
Jun 6, 2021
Before and After: This $115 DIY Fridge Makeover Is for Smeg Lovers on a Budget
This easy and clever DIY completely transforms the look of this boring white fridge.
Carolin Lehmann
Jun 5, 2021
B&A: This $300 Nursery Redo Features a Stylish DIY That's Fit for Adults, Too
Even with nothing in it, this space felt dark and cramped — but a cheerful redo made it feel more spacious and inviting.
Savannah West
Jun 3, 2021
Before and After: A Dated 2000s Kitchen Becomes an Open, Airy Stunner
Taking down a wall between the kitchen and dining areas made a world of difference.
Sarah Everett
Jun 3, 2021
Before and After: A Boring Beige Bathroom Gets a Colorful, Sophisticated Redo
This blah bathroom gets a cheerful update that's fit for a growing family.
Sarah Everett
Jun 2, 2021
B&A: A 1983 Dining Room's Dramatic Redo is Both Luxurious and Inviting
Paint, wallpaper, and perfect fit furniture all work together to make this dining room a stunner.
Savannah West
Jun 1, 2021
Before and After: Two Weekends of Work Make This Boring Bathroom Unrecognizable
It went from blah to bold, in just three steps.
Sarah Everett
May 31, 2021
Before and After: A $10 Used IKEA Table Gets a Trendy Concrete-Infused Glow-Up
This Facebook Marketplace find just needed a little DIY love.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 30, 2021
Before and After: A Tiny 100-Square-Foot Bedroom Gets a Big Style Transformation
Some smart DIYs help this bedroom feel bright and welcoming (and fit for an adult).
Megan Baker Detloff
May 29, 2021
Before & After: A Dingy Brown Bathroom Gets a Bright and Cheerful Transformation
No matter how clean, the before always looked a little dirty. But the after is a total 180.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 28, 2021
Before and After: HGTV’s “Flip or Flop” Turned This Decaying Space Into an Airy, Modern Kitchen
They added a nine-foot kitchen island, among other things.
Nicoletta Richardson
May 27, 2021
Mikel Welch Helped Replace This Curtain Divider with a Storage-Filled Wall
This impressive project could make #RoomSeparatorGoals a thing.
Nicoletta Richardson
May 27, 2021
Before and After: A Bare, Exposed Balcony Becomes a Cozy and Secluded Retreat
This balcony looks like it's fit for a beach resort.
Carolin Lehmann
May 26, 2021
A 112-Square-Foot Cargo Trailer Was Converted into a Cozy Tiny Home for Two
Nicoll Davis and her husband, Jake, travel and live full-time in this absolutely tiny home out of a converted cargo trailer.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 26, 2021
Before and After: Just $15 Took This Thrifted Bench from Basic to Bold
“As I was choosing pieces for the home, that I wanted to see bright, African-inspired textiles that would speak to my heritage and identity as a Caribbean-American woman,” this DIYer says of her colorful bench revamp.
Sarah Everett
May 25, 2021
Before and After: A Salvaged $20 Dresser Gets a High-End Glow Up for About $75
A simple coat of paint totally transforms this dresser into a statement piece.
Wendy Rose Gould
May 25, 2021
Before & After: Low-Budget, High-Impact Updates Make a 21-Year-Old RV Way Cozier
Simple changes did a lot to make this RV more modern and more comfortable.
Sarah Everett
May 24, 2021
B&A: This LA Apartment Is Full of Luxe-Looking (But Renter-Friendly) Ideas
Drew Scott of Lone Fox HATED this apartment when he first saw it. Thick popcorn ceilings, mirror-covered walls, and too pricey. But the landlord gave Drew and his roommate the go-ahead to paint and really make the apartment their own!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 24, 2021
Before and After: A Designer Gives Boring White Walls the Cozy Cabin Treatment
With inexpensive wood from The Home Depot!
Danielle Blundell
May 24, 2021
B&A: A Cluttered Mudroom Becomes a Charming Cottage Entryway for Under $500
It started out plain, but now it's packed full of charm.
Sarah Everett
May 22, 2021
B&A: Old Lockers Found in an Alley Become a Cute, Totally Free Bathroom Cabinet
This old-school (literally) find looks cool and vintage in its new space.
Sarah Everett
May 22, 2021
Before and After: A "Depressing" White Bedroom Becomes a Cozy, Stylish Retreat
This blank box had a lot of untapped potential.
Carolin Lehmann
May 21, 2021
Before and After: HGTV’s “Flip or Flop” Transformed This Awkward Space Into an Airy, Beach-Themed Kitchen
It overlooks the ocean, too.
Nicoletta Richardson
May 21, 2021
Before & After: An Artist Embraces Dramatic Color in a Small, Dark Condo
Rachele's living room doesn't get a lot of natural light, but she embraced the darkness and chose a dark blue to make it even cozier.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 21, 2021
Before & After: This Charming Kitchen Redo Will Make You a Wood Cabinet Convert
The renovation pumps up the charm in this teeny 1943 kitchen.
Carolin Lehmann
May 20, 2021
B&A: Just $500 Made This Dated Bathroom, Lighter, Brighter, and So Much Better
Some key changes made a huge difference in the look and feel of the space.
Savannah West
May 19, 2021
B&A: A "Catastrophic" Kitchen's Stunning Redo Includes A DIY Faux Cement Wall
A simple color scheme helps this small kitchen feel a whole lot bigger.
Sarah Everett
May 18, 2021
Before and After: An IKEA Console Gets a Glam Glow Up for Just $75
And no tools were necessary!
Sarah Lyon
May 15, 2021
B&A: A $500 Renter-Friendly DIY Plant Wall Makes for a Dreamy Green Oasis
IKEA IVAR + peel-and-stick wallpaper = a temporary (but still gorgeous) plant display.
Sarah Everett
May 17, 2021
See How a Lackluster Parlor Became a Stunning Living Room with Staging
The homeowner wondered why she never thought of setting it up that way, the stager says.
Chelsea Greenwood
May 17, 2021
B&A: A Plain ‘90s Bathroom Gets a No-Reno Transformation for $650
A DIY redo gives this bathroom some much-needed personality.
Savannah West
May 16, 2021