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Living room with sage/olive colored walls, gallery wall, black credenza, 2 peach armchairs with throw pillows, gray patterned rug, gray wardrobe/cabinet, patterned floor to ceiling curtains, sofa with patterned throw pillows, glass and gold oval coffee table
This Instagram Hack Is One of the Prettiest Ways to Hide Your TV
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It doubles as a gallery wall, too.
Blair Donovan
Aug 13, 2023
There’s Another Peel-and-Stick Solution to Upgrade Your Walls
“The transformation is undeniable.”
Arielle Tschinkel
Aug 11, 2023
A 615-Square-Foot Portland Rental Is Full of DIYs and Clever Rental Hacks
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Gretchen's superpower is finding amazing pieces for her home on a budget. Through thrifting and DIY, she's been able to find stylish items AND make incredible additions to complete her trendy Portland one-bedroom apartment.
Mackenzie Schieck
Aug 10, 2023
This TikToker Upcycled an Armoire into a Coffee Bar
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This is definitely an upgrade from a bar cart.
Noella Williams
Aug 9, 2023
This TikToker Turned This Dollar-Store Kitchen Item into an Earring Display
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You’ll be surprised at the stylish result.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 8, 2023
Why It’s So Hard to Find a Contractor — And How to Make It Easier
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If you feel like hiring pros is especially hard right now, you’re not imagining it. Here’s how to navigate the shortage.
Jennifer Prince
Aug 7, 2023
This TikTok Will Make You Want to Paint Your BILLY Bookcase Hot Pink
One TikToker is making the case for transforming your IKEA BILLY bookcase into something a little more whimsical.
Arielle Tschinkel
Aug 7, 2023
This DIY Hack Can Make Glass Cabinets Softer, Chicer, and Neater
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Glass doors don’t usually offer much privacy, but now they can — and they can do it with style.
Savannah West
Aug 7, 2023
7 Tips for Flipping Outdoor Furniture and Making Your New Look Last
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If you’re going to put the time into a redo, make sure you do it right.
Sydney Wingfield
Aug 4, 2023
10 Chic Rattan Coffee Tables That Will Brighten Up Your Home
Starting at $50!
Nic Dobija-Nootens
Aug 4, 2023
3 Golden Rules of Finishing a Weekend DIY, According to Serial DIYers
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Yes, it can be done! Here’s how.
Jennifer Prince
Aug 3, 2023
You Won't Even Recognize IKEA in These 10 High-End Hacks
A little elbow grease can transform bargain staples into something totally luxe-looking.
Heather Bien
Aug 1, 2023
B&A: A Once-Cookie Cutter Powder Room Now Feels Like a “Fancy Hotel”
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After a few DIY changes, this new-build bathroom looks nothing like the neighbor’s.
Kelly Dawson
Jul 31, 2023
Drop the Paint Brush and Try One of These Mess-Free Home DIYs Instead
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They might be no-paint, but they’re still full-color.
Cat Meschia
Jul 31, 2023
This TikToker’s Renter-Friendly Plant Window DIY Upgrades His View
If you have a less-than-ideal view, add this project to your to-do list.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jul 30, 2023
This DIYer Literally Embroidered Her IKEA Table & It Looks Amazing
It looks so unique.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jul 30, 2023
B&A: A 1970s “Pea Soup” Bathroom Gets a Serene Redo for Under $1,000
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Before, this DIYer says, using the bathroom was like “peeing in a pea-soup cave.” A quick redo changed that!
Kelly Dawson
Jul 29, 2023
B&A: A Home Office Goes from “Oversized Closet” to Stylish Work Space
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Opening up a wall made a big difference here.
Heather Bien
Jul 28, 2023
This DIYer Covered Her Popcorn Ceiling with a Brilliant Amazon Find
Just like that, the popcorn ceiling is completely gone.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 28, 2023
The 14 Best IKEA Before & Afters of All Time
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These are some of the best Before & Afters featuring IKEA ever showcased on Apartment Therapy, selected for the function, style, and smart use of IKEA staples, of course!
Sarah Everett
Jul 28, 2023
B&A: A Builder-Grade Entryway Gets a Welcoming DIY Refresh for $2,000
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A few DIY projects made a big difference in adding some warmth to this bare entryway.
Heather Bien
Jul 27, 2023
For Your Next Furniture Redo, Skip Hardware and Try This Instead
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It’s whimsical and budget-friendly, too!
Sarah Everett
Jul 27, 2023
The Small/Cool Contest’s Cleverness Winner DIYed a Murphy Bed and More
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Bright colors and brilliant, space-saving DIYs? Yes, please.
Terri Pous
Jul 27, 2023
B&A: A Rotting Wood Deck Gets a Luxe Double-Decker Overhaul
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Now there’s plenty of space to relax outside, rain or shine.
Heather Bien
Jul 26, 2023
Your Basic Bi-Fold Closet Doors Need This Budget-Friendly DIY Makeover
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It’s amazing what you can do with paint and trim.
Carli Alves
Jul 26, 2023
Watch HGTV Stars Make a “King-Sized” Guest Room with Twin Beds
“I love creating designs that are out of the box.”
Abby Monteil
Jul 26, 2023
B&A: An IKEA BILLY Hack Makes a Bathroom-Laundry Hybrid Work Beautifully
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“Because this is a small apartment, this room had to accommodate both a bathroom and a laundry area,” this apartment owner says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 25, 2023
It Cost $400 to Transform an NYC Rental Apartment’s Uninspired Kitchen
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The tiny kitchen feels instantly bigger because of these clever DIY projects.
Cullen Ormond
Jul 25, 2023
B&A: A "Glum and Grubby" ’80s Kitchen Gets an Under-$600 Refresh
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Before, the fruit tiles, tan color scheme, and melamine cabinets were straight out of 1985.
Sarah Everett
Jul 24, 2023
This IKEA Hack Turns a Modern HEMNES Dresser into a Vintage Heirloom
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The DIYer behind this design was a total novice when she completed the project, and she has some smart insights to share.
Yelena Moroz Alpert
Jul 24, 2023
Bye-Bye Blooms: 10 Frugal & Fabulous Wedding Centerpieces Without Any Flowers in Sight
When it comes time to choose decorations for your wedding reception, the first thing you’ll probably consider are the flowers. But many couples are trying to save money on their weddings these days, and one of the biggest ways to cut down is to slash the flower budget. That means you may want to explore some non-floral wedding table centerpiece ideas.
Taryn Williford
Jul 24, 2023
B&A: After This Gray Kitchen’s Sunny Redo, Every Hour Is Golden Hour
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Now, the DIYer says the kitchen “feels like walking into a giant hug.”
Emma Kershaw
Jul 22, 2023
B&A: A Bare Entryway Is Now Functional, Cozy, and Family-Friendly
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This home blogger has great advice for creating an entryway that works for you.
Sarah Everett
Jul 21, 2023
This TikToker Transformed Her Closet Using $40 Target Bookcases
IKEA isn’t the only source for hackable furniture pieces.
Abby Monteil
Jul 21, 2023
I Put TikTok’s Plant Lamp Hack to the Test — Here’s How It Went
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This DIY is brilliant in its simplicity, so I wanted to try it for myself. Here’s what I discovered.
Ashley Poskin
Jul 20, 2023
This TikToker DIYed a Tabletop Fire Pit That Also Repels Mosquitoes
You’ll be making your space bug-free along with adding ambiance.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 20, 2023
B&A: This IKEA KALLAX Wine Rack Hack Came Together in 30 Minutes
HOME PROJECTS
If you’re a DIY novice looking for an easy IKEA hack to start out with, this KALLAX upgrade is your friend.
Sarah Everett
Jul 19, 2023
This TikToker Upcycled an Old Trampoline Into a Garden Fence
This could be the start to a picture-perfect vegetable garden.
Noella Williams
Jul 19, 2023
B&A: 2 Upholstery Projects Create Distinct Zones in This Tiny Bedroom
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“I wanted it to be a small and mighty room — tiny but big in personality,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 18, 2023
This Mural-Loving DIYer’s Must-Have Tool for Bold Paint Projects
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This DIYer’s home is filled with tons of paint projects, large and small. Here’s the tool she says was essential for pulling them off.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Jul 18, 2023
B&A: A Builder-Grade Kitchen Gets a Bespoke Boho Redo for Under $2,500
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With a stylish solution for the existing wood cabinets!
Sarah Everett
Jul 17, 2023
Jasmine Roth Uses Stacked Crates in a Super-Chic Way
Milk crates, but make it grown-up.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 17, 2023
B&A: A Budget-Savvy Bedroom Redo Has a Chic Fix for Ugly Closet Doors
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It’s no surprise this redo is full of great design and DIY ideas — it belongs to the Small/Cool Contest winner from 2021!
Sarah Everett
Jul 16, 2023
Before and After: A Plain Gray IKEA HEMNES Dresser Goes Boho Chic for Just $120
This redo brings a whole new vibe to this gray dresser.
Sarah Everett
Jul 14, 2023
Joanna Gaines’ Fireplace Makeover Uses Wood Paneling in a New Way
Her most recent room do-over features a fun alternative to plain paint or busy wallpaper.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 14, 2023
Someone Turned an IKEA Lamp into an Everything Bagel and It’s Amazing
Move over, Swedish meatballs.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jul 14, 2023
B&A: A Gutted Bathroom Gets a Candy-Colored Redo Full of Clever Ideas
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Buying secondhand tile for the floor and shower saved a ton of money — it cost just $100 to tile the whole room.
Sarah Everett
Jul 13, 2023
B&A: $100 and One Weekend Make This Old Table Look Designer
The secret: epoxy!
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 13, 2023
The $10 DIY Project That Brings Me Joy Every Time I Come Home
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It’s renter-safe, too.
Kristen Garaffo
Jul 13, 2023
This Father-Son Duo Turned an Old Shed into a “Tiny Mansion”
It might just be the world's largest tiny home.
Noella Williams
Jul 13, 2023
B&A: A Small Sunroom’s $800 Revamp Is Cozy, Boho, and Renter-Friendly
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This renter-friendly redo has a great solution for brightening up a retro wood-paneled space.
Sarah Everett
Jul 12, 2023
If You Can Do Basic Math, You Can Build This Simple DIY Home Bar
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Feeling comfortable using your drill to install shelves at home? This DIY isn’t too much harder, and you don’t even need any additional power tools.
Marcel Dagenais
Jul 12, 2023
These TikTokers Built an Adorable Under-Stairs Bedroom for Their Dog
Only the best for the goodest good boys and girls.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jul 12, 2023
B&A: A Kid’s Bedroom Goes from Green Stripes to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
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The kid wanted a Star Wars-themed bedroom; the DIYer wanted to stick to a $500 budget. Here’s how they succeeded on both counts.
Abby Monteil
Jul 11, 2023
Two-Toned Walls Will Help You Add More Color to Your Home on a Budget
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Because who can choose just one shade?
Sarah Lyon
Jul 11, 2023
This Trendy Squiggle Mirror DIY Requires Zero Power Tools
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All of the supplies you’ll need are super easy to find, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 11, 2023
B&A: A 1940s Bathroom Gets a New Paint Color That Oozes Vintage Charm
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For her bathroom reno, this homeowner wanted materials that would arrive quickly and match the vintage style of her 1940s colonial house.
Sarah Everett
Jul 10, 2023
Joanna Gaines’ Dining Room Makeover Was Inspired by This 1930s Cabinet
Sometimes working with what you already have can be the secret to designing a gorgeous room.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 10, 2023
B&A: A Colorful yet Serene Bedroom Redo Includes a DIY Lime Wash Wall
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This DIYer says calm, tranquil bedrooms can still mix colors and textures — and her bedroom redo is here to prove it.
Abby Monteil
Jul 9, 2023
B&A: A Small NYC Living Room Redo Makes the Most of a Tiny (70-Inch!) Space
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This living room redo is chock-full of tips for filling up a small space without it feeling overwhelming.
Sarah Everett
Jul 8, 2023
B&A: A $1,000 Kids’ Room Redo Has Custom Built-ins to Corral Clutter
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The rock climbing wall is a must-see!
Abby Monteil
Jul 7, 2023
This TikToker Transformed an Old Nightstand into a Cat Bed
It’s the purr-fect upcycle.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jul 7, 2023
B&A: A Dark Entryway's Sliding Doors Were Blocking a Beautiful Design Feature
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"I love everything about it!" this homeowner says of her revamped entryway. "It’s gorgeous and light and has sweet personalized details."
Sarah Everett
Jul 6, 2023
B&A: An ‘80s Kitchen Gets a Two-Tone Cabinet Paint Job for Just $300
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Plus, this first-time cabinet painter has some great DIY tips for getting the job done.
Abby Monteil
Jul 6, 2023
This Brilliant Decor Solution Also Hides Unsightly Kitchen Clutter
It’s like how people in movies hide their safes, but honestly so much more practical.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 6, 2023
8 Under-$100 Tools an Experienced Home Repair Taskrabbit Swears By
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She depends on these tools to get her hundreds of home repair jobs done, from hanging artwork to sawing wood to doing minor plumbing repairs.
Sarah Everett
Jul 6, 2023
B&A: A Childhood Bedroom Gets a Grown-Up Glow Up for $700
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It’s totally sophisticated and totally pink.
Sarah Everett
Jul 5, 2023
How to Fix Squeaky Floors, According to Pros and Experienced DIYers
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You'll find quick fixes, plus how to know when you need to call a pro.
Trisha Sprouse
Jul 5, 2023
B&A: A Breakfast Nook Redo So Chic You Won’t Believe It’s an IKEA Hack
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A cheery blue paint color and statement-making wallpaper came in clutch.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 4, 2023
This Woman Turned Her Childhood Play Kitchen into a Mini Bar Cart
As it turns out, play kitchens aren’t only for kids.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jul 4, 2023
B&A: A Bold Paint Choice Brings Out the Best in This 1930s Living Room
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This color-loving homeowner knew the neutrals had to go.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 3, 2023
Here's How You Can Make Giant Wall-Sized Frames with IKEA Products
Give your memories the oversized treatment.
Kelly Dawson
Jul 3, 2023