B&A: This Energizing Living Room Redo Features a Wall of IKEA-Hacked Built-Ins
The bold library wall is a bookworm's fantasy.
Feb 24, 2022
B&A: An $8 Facebook Marketplace Chair Gets an Unexpectedly Glam Glow-Up
Sheepskin chairs are on-trend this year, and this one is extra glam.
Feb 22, 2022
B&A: A $1,000 Powder Room Redo with a Copyable Conversation Piece Accent Wall
You could get the look in your own home for under $5.
Feb 21, 2022
B&A: A "Stained and Crunchy" Bedroom Gets a Chic, Timeless Redo for $2,200
It's the perfect combination of relaxing and sophisticated.
Feb 20, 2022
B&A: No-Demo Decorating Strategies Make This Living Room Feel Twice as Big
No walls were lost in this redo, but lots of light was gained.
Feb 19, 2022
B&A: A Drab Beige Roof Deck Gets a Wildly Colorful (and Comfy!) Redo
It's not too soon to start thinking about your outdoor plans this spring, and this is just the project to inspire you.
Feb 18, 2022
B&A: A Dark Kitchen Gets a Breath of Fresh Air with Projects Starting Around $50
The bones of this kitchen were in great shape, but the color scheme needed a lift.
Feb 17, 2022
B&A: A Boring Basement Bedroom Gets a $2,000 Old-World-Inspired Redo
Smart DIY projects starting at just $20 made a big difference in this bedroom makeover.
Feb 16, 2022
6 Things Pros Wish You Knew About Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper
They've got a few tips on how to get the most out of your DIY.
Feb 16, 2022
B&A: A New Color Scheme Brings Out the Best in This Modern Farmhouse Bathroom
The existing beadboard feels totally new in the "after" — and so do those one dingy-looking floors.
Feb 15, 2022
B&A: I Revived a Trashed Dresser Using Scraps from My Kitchen Reno for $74 Total
Think beyond paint when it comes to redoing your next furniture piece.
Feb 14, 2022
B&A: A Musky, "Extremely Dated" Blue Bedroom Becomes a Cozy Yet Minimalist Haven
In this bedroom redo, less is more.
Feb 13, 2022
B&A: DIY Wood Projects Give a Small Kitchen a Custom, Modern Look
The entire redo cost $1,000 and took nine weeks to complete.
Feb 11, 2022
B&A: An Untouched 1980s Laundry Room Gets a Lively 2-Day, $100 Refresh
It's a totally impressive transformation for just two days of work.
Feb 9, 2022
9 Materials You Need to Give Your IKEA Hack Built-Ins a Pro-Level Finish
Yes, you know you need paint and screws — but these extra items are the key if you want a high-end look.
Feb 9, 2022
This Family's 280-Square-Foot Skoolie Has a Beautiful, Must-See Bathroom
Nicknamed "the Bicoastal Bus," this skoolie's style is Palm Springs meets Miami.
Feb 9, 2022
B&A: $1,500 Takes an "Empty and Cold" Dining Room to Warm and Layered Perfection
This homeowner's DIY skills take her dining area from builder-grade to breathtaking.
Feb 8, 2022
No Time for a Full Renovation? Try These Easy One-Wall Makeovers Instead
These one-wall wonders totally transform the entire look of a space.
Feb 8, 2022
B&A: A Historic Bedroom Gets a Chic Redo That Preserves Its Original Features
Classic meets contemporary in this stylish bedroom makeover.
Feb 7, 2022
B&A: A Small Bathroom Gets a Lively $350 Redo with a Cool, Copy-able Mural Idea
Fresh paint, new brass hardware, and a geometric wall mural give this main-level bathroom a new lease on life — and all at an affordable price.
Feb 6, 2022
Before & After: Gold Accents and Patterned Tile Bring a Sad Kitchen Back to Life
A new, more functional layout helped, too!
Feb 5, 2022
This Stylish (But Polarizing!) Paint Project Is the New Painted Arch
This easy paint project is all about going with the flow.
Feb 4, 2022
How To Make Felt Food: Our Gigantic List of Free Online Tutorials & Patterns
Over 150 patterns and tutorials to make your own, adorable felt food.
Feb 4, 2022
If Wallpapering a Ceiling Is Too Much Commitment for You, Try This DIY Instead
Visual interest overhead without all the fuss!
Feb 4, 2022
B&A: A $600 Laundry Room Features a Brilliant Hack for Transforming Ugly Sinks
If you have an ugly utility sink at home, bookmark this redo.
Feb 3, 2022
This Simple 3-Step DIY Artwork Uses Things You Probably Already Have
New decor from old stuff? A budget decorator's dream!
Feb 3, 2022
B&A: A 1940s Home's Intensely Blue Bedroom Gets a Soothing $600 Refresh
Restored floors and fresh white paint make the "after" unrecognizably airy and bright.
Feb 2, 2022
8 Projects DIYers Should Always Leave to the Pros, According to Reddit
These projects aren't beginner-friendly, and taking them on can lead to more harm than good.
Feb 2, 2022
Aldi Is Selling Diffusers That Look Like Succulent Planters
Lift your mood and improve your aesthetic all at the same time.
Feb 2, 2022
Before and After: A Catchall Storage Space Becomes a Sweet Nursery for $1,000
This in-between space is now reaching its full potential.
Jan 31, 2022
B&A: A Boring Basement Gets a Jaw-Dropping, Kid-Friendly Redo Full of Whimsy
The after is an explosion of color, pattern, and imagination.
Jan 30, 2022
9 DIY and Home Decor TikTokers to Keep Your Eye on This Year
These creators are doing big things this year.
Jan 30, 2022
B&A: New Counters and Thrifted Finds (from $1) Make an Eclectic Kitchen Sing
Goodbye, blue laminate countertops from the '80s.
Jan 29, 2022
8 Smart IKEA Hacks to Pack More Storage into Your Tiny Closet
You don't have to knock down a wall to get a bigger closet—you can fake it!
Jan 28, 2022
This Viral TikTok Hack for Easy Paint-Matching is Pro-Approved
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.
Jan 27, 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.
Jan 26, 2022
8 Surprising Things I Learned While DIYing My Own Wallpaper Install
These tips from pros will make your next wallpaper project go so much smoother.
Jan 26, 2022
How To DIY a Fake Fireplace (or Dress Up The Real One You Already Have)
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.
Jan 24, 2022
B&A: A Luxe Home Office Redo Full of Smart Upcycles and Clever Hacks
The after boasts executive-level style.
Jan 23, 2022
B&A: A 1980s Bathroom Ditches the Yellow But Stays Bright and Cheery for $800
The whole family helped with this renovation!
Jan 20, 2022
See How Flippers Enlarged This “One Butt” Kitchen Without Knocking Down Walls
This cramped condo become a bright and modern space.
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.
Jan 20, 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.
Jan 17, 2022
5 DIYers Share the Under-$100 Home Projects on Their To-Do Lists for 2022
Looking for inspiration for your year? These five projects are a great place to start.
Jan 17, 2022
See How a Dated Long Island Kitchen Became a Stunning Seaside Cooking Space
BEFORE & AFTER
A real estate developer married tradition and modernism.
Jan 16, 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.
Jan 14, 2022
5 IKEA Hacks We Can't Wait to Do in 2022
These new products feel made for creative customizations.
Jan 14, 2022
4 Tried-and-True DIY Cleaners Literally Anyone Can Make
Weekend Projects
Try making one of these super-simple formulas this weekend.
Jan 14, 2022
6 Tips from Seasoned DIYers for Actually Finishing Your Home Projects This Year
Want to move projects from "to do" to "done"? These six tips will help you pull it off.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jan 8, 2022
Level up Your DIY Game in 2022 with These 6 Achievable Home Projects
Ready to go a little harder with your DIYs this year? Start here.
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.
Jan 6, 2022
The Under-$5 Pro Secret to Making Your DIY Built-Ins Look Like a Million Bucks
You're probably forgetting this one simple step, but it'll make all the difference in the look of your project.
Jan 6, 2022
This TikTok Star's Colorful Condo Is Packed With Fun and Fresh DIY Project Ideas
"The goal for my home has always been to make it feel like the most fun place you’ve ever been in, and I want every room to have a surprise in it once you enter," says TikTok DIY decor star Taylor BeepBoop of her "Pee-Wee’s Playhouse chic" San Francisco condo.
Jan 5, 2022
Ashley Tisdale Shows How to Expertly Style a Console Table
“You know how much I love interior design,” she said.
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.
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.
Jan 4, 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.
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.
Dec 31, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dec 24, 2021
10 of the Best IKEA Hacks We Saw in 2021, Starting at Just $20
From vintage-looking to colorful and modern, these IKEA hacks are the best of the best.
Dec 23, 2021