DIY Home Projects

If you have an ugly utility sink at home, bookmark this redo.

New decor from old stuff? A budget decorator's dream!

Restored floors and fresh white paint make the "after" unrecognizably airy and bright.

These projects aren't beginner-friendly, and taking them on can lead to more harm than good.

Lift your mood and improve your aesthetic all at the same time.

This in-between space is now reaching its full potential.

There was no paint required for this simple update.

The after is an explosion of color, pattern, and imagination.

These creators are doing big things this year.

Goodbye, blue laminate countertops from the '80s.

You don't have to knock down a wall to get a bigger closet—you can fake it!

If you don't know what color's on your walls, don't sweat it — this is an easy way to figure it out, according to experts.

This DIYer got a high-end look for less.

These tips from pros will make your next wallpaper project go so much smoother.

While one-of-a-kind, wood-burning fireplaces bring undeniable warmth to a room, fake fireplaces can bring just as much ambiance – just in different ways. Of course, some faux fireplaces are downright drab, but with the proper DIY skills, the mantel can become the stand-out piece of your living room.

The after boasts executive-level style.

"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.

The whole family helped with this renovation!

This cramped condo become a bright and modern space.

The Italian design team let existing tones and materials shine through the renovation.

The room looks unrecognizable and is much more multi-functional.

Sanding, painting, and sealing was all it took to breathe new life into this dark brown IKEA HEMNES dresser.

This vintage hutch was a diamond in the (gummy, painted over) rough.

Looking for inspiration for your year? These five projects are a great place to start.

Even though the new bed and nightstands are bigger, the room actually feels MORE spacious.

A real estate developer married tradition and modernism.

The once childish space is now unrecognizable — and very, very cool.

These new products feel made for creative customizations.

Try making one of these super-simple formulas this weekend.

Want to move projects from "to do" to "done"? These six tips will help you pull it off.

"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."

If you need inspiration for an easy, done-in-a-day furniture refresh, read on.

The renters had struggled with the layout.

Epoxy counters, painted cabinets, and DIY floating shelves make this once-brown kitchen look unrecognizable.

Fresh paint and new floors go a long way in this redo.

It's not often that a makeover that sacrifices square footage actually makes for a more usable space, but this one pulled it off.

That's not the only smart DIY in this stylish makeover.

Ready to go a little harder with your DIYs this year? Start here.

Attention to detail is what makes this affordable bathroom makeover so great.

You're probably forgetting this one simple step, but it'll make all the difference in the look of your project.

The easy DIY project makes the family's entryway way more functional for them.

“You know how much I love interior design,” she said.

It features a surprising — and gorgeous — new wall color.

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.

The new shower curtain adds the perfect amount of color and whimsy to tie the whole space together.

A clever yellow accent wall serves as a striking visual headboard.

The biggest splurges were a glam new light fixture and rug — but they were totally worth it.

These are the home makeovers that surprised, inspired, and delighted Apartment Therapy staffers.

The secret to this DIY project was just a little bit of raffia cloth.

The basement is now home to a TV and gaming area, a ping-pong zone, a workout corner, and a utility room.

The result is beautiful, bright, and airy — and has enough space for two people to cook at the same time.

Fresh wallpaper and gold accents bring it all together.

From vintage-looking to colorful and modern, these IKEA hacks are the best of the best.

Days, weeks, and months later, here's how these five DIYers feel about their home makeovers.

The bold green kitchen is the star of the show.

These makeovers will inspire you to pick up a paintbrush in 2022.

These clever projects were the best of the year for these talented DIYers.

This hard-working space deserves a little design love, too.

These hacks were some of the top-voted of the year.

The project made the room more practical for the family who lives here, too.

These DIYers didn't let small budgets stand in their way.

Let these creative redos inspire you to take a fresh look at your own rental.

The after features one of this year's trendiest paint colors.

These 10 entryway makeovers will inspire you to look at your home with fresh eyes.

Bookcases aren't just for living rooms!

These homeowners and renters employed changes big and small to create their dream bathrooms.

These 10 bedroom makeovers impressed editors the most this year.