DIY Home Projects

“I had an apartment before where I just did a rectangle on the wall, and I LOVED how it looked,” this DIYer says. “Now that I have my own house, I knew I could get a bit more extra with it.”

It goes with all the other fruit stools.

“From execution to completion (dry time), it only took us about 36 hours or so,” this DIYer says of this beginner-friendly project.

Looking to make a small change to rejuvenate your space? Consider giving a piece of furniture that you walk by every day a revamp.

No trees? No problem!

The cabinets may be new, but they’re designed to fit in with the architectural details of this 1926 home.

It has equal parts eye candy and practical design advice.

The design expert's goal was to make an empty space beside her refrigerator more practical by adding in more storage.

Stylish storage for the win.

Finally, an excuse to buy all the quirky thrift store figurines your heart desires!

The project is practical, sure, but it also brings some personality to what this DIYer calls her “cookie-cutter townhouse.”

This secret superpower is great in a pinch — but there are exceptions.

Meet Apartment Therapy’s first-ever 2023 DIY Collective, highlighting 8 of our favorite DIYers and their work.

You’ve heard of mid-century modern, but have you heard of modern-meets-mid-century? This kitchen redo is inspired by the ’60s but fit and functional for the 2020s.

The finished product looks like something out of an upscale café.

This DIY project takes less than 10 minutes to do.

Wooden serving bowls? As furniture feet? Groundbreaking (really!).

People are coming up with new and innovative ways to set a mood and eschew harsh overhead lighting.

It’s an incredibly chic homage to everyone’s favorite fictional goth girl.

Are entryways the new powder rooms? (Which is to say, the new secret spots to go bold and create a jewel box within your home?) This entryway redo suggests yes!

A low-budget IKEA product, plus a little bit of paint, were the perfect sleek solutions for an awkward spot in this house.

“I've been wanting a new table for the dining room for a while, and this was the perfect opportunity to go a bit ‘extra’ on it,” this DIYer says.

In the ‘90s, eyebrows were thin, the mall was the spot to hang out, and the furniture was orange.

It looks surprisingly good.

Will IKEA’s change to its iconic BILLY bookcase make IKEA hacks harder? Here’s what DIYers think.

“I DIYed literally almost everything in the room,” the homeowner says. “There’s not a lot you can’t DIY!”

It just might be one of the most impressive KALLAX transformations to date.

Don’t be surprised if you’re racing to your backyard to create your next window covering.

Just wait for the compliments to roll in.

“I always really wanted to add open shelving, but didn’t think it was possible because we were renting,” this DIYer says. Using about $200 worth of materials, she proved herself wrong.

If you have a sample pot of paint, you can pull off this project.

If you’ve been looking for your next home project, look up.

It looks so good!

When you live in a small space, you see every inch of it regularly. And when some of those inches are more cluttered than you’d like them to be, it can be stressful — or just monotonous. See how one renter went for a maximalist-but-streamlined change of pace.

A DIY project that embodies mermaidcore and is low-maintenance? Sign me up!

The attic had some great features, like built-in wall storage and a big window, but it also had some bad ones — like the moldy carpet and an obtrusive column. Here’s how a DIYer made it all work.

Shiny, orange-y wicker baskets are a common find at thrift stores, but there’s an easy way to make them look more modern.

The paint color? Red-orange. The paint location? Read to find out!

The before was too empty to feel like someone really lived there.

The video it's from has over 2.4 million views and counting.

And I didn't have to buy anything else to make it happen.

One TikToker turned plain white renter walls into something unexpected and sophisticated.

If you’ve grown tired of your wicker or rattan lampshade and are looking to make an upgrade, don’t cast it aside just yet.

The biggest-impact steps: paint and cord covers.

Yes, you can paint a tile floor.

When traditional wallpaper borders weren’t a fit for my rental, I turned to one of my favorite budget shopping sources for an alternative.

Aside from the fact that they’re a super-budget-friendly solution, they’re also quite versatile.

With a drill and a creative vision, this DIY was bound to be a success.

For just $20 or under.

Sometimes all a dated bathroom needs is a new paint color.

You only need a few materials and an afternoon to complete this easy DIY project.

It looks incredible.

The previous homeowner put tons of work into creating a rustic-style space they loved — but when the new homeowners moved in, it didn’t quite suit them. Here’s how they made it their own.

You don’t need to break the bank to put together an at-home coffee station that’s functional and social media-worthy.

After all, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.

A five-week project using IKEA IVARs and a discount fireplace totally transforms this blank white box.

From curtain rings to candles, these budget-friendly products are all the starting points of your next great DIY.

They cost under $20 for both.

The finished result is super impressive.

Sometimes there’s just nothing better than a simple change of color. And, when it comes to giving furniture and decor a brand new lease on life, for the least money and effort, the hands-down winner is spray paint. I’ve tried a lotta lotta spray paint, and recently found my new favorite. It’s easier to think of things I haven’t spray painted—my dogs, maybe—than all the things I have.

“I didn't like that my powder room looked like my neighbor's, and my neighbor's neighbor,” this homeowner says of her builder-grade “before.”

Plus, more stylish outdoor seating and must-see vintage prints.

Feeling like stretching your DIY muscles? Start here for inspo.

“Simply painting a room a bold color can completely transform it,” the designer says.