A Small Rental's Redo Includes a More Functional Kitchen & Closet-Turned-Office
Johanna's rental came with tall ceilings and windows and a spacious floorplan for one person. But the space needed a lot of work!
Sep 6, 2021
Before & After: A Sophisticated Revamp Turns Dining Room Into an Artsy Oasis
A narrow and very beige dining area becomes a bright, light-filled space the whole family flocks to.
Sep 5, 2021
Before & After: Bold Wallpaper Turns Bland Bathroom into a Work of Art for $75
A funky black-and-white accent wall transforms a simple, small bathroom.
Sep 4, 2021
Before & After: A $350 Bedroom Revamp So Groovy You Won't Believe It's in an RV
Woodstock-era inspiration and beautiful boho touches take this mobile bedroom from brown and drab to bright and modern.
Sep 3, 2021
Before & After: An Old Freebie Cabinet Becomes a Modern Statement Piece for $200
You know the saying: One person's trash is another one's DIY project in the making.
Sep 2, 2021
A Bristol Home Features a Limewash Wall, Cool Coffee Spot, & Glass Conservatory
Graphic designer Claire Latchem and her music director partner, Dan Broadley, bought their home in early 2020, have worked to transform it into a home that inspires creativity.
Sep 2, 2021
Before and After: A Colorful $700 Redo Made My Rental Bedroom Feel Like Home
My wanderlust inspired a whole new look for my boring white bedroom.
Sep 1, 2021
This Hack Can Help You Make a Giant Luxe-Looking Mirror for $150 or Less
Marissa Ashcraft, a home and DIY creator, found a way to hack a 3-foot by 5-foot giant mirror for just $150.
Sep 1, 2021
B&A: A 500-Square-Foot Rental's Budget Redo Includes a Now Unrecognizable Entry
It's not just the entryway (which was turned into a cozy and much more functional spot) that got a refresh... every room was updated without breaking the bank.
Sep 1, 2021
How to Transform a Plain IKEA KALLAX into a Groovy '70s-Style Burl Wood Piece
This DIY takes just a few tools and a bit of patience.
Sep 1, 2021
How to Turn a Plain IKEA KALLAX into a Funky 1980s Memphis-Style Centerpiece
An '80s-tastic makeover gives this simple shelf a whole lot of personality.
Sep 1, 2021
How to Turn a Basic IKEA KALLAX into a 1960s Brutalist-Style Display Piece
The real deal can cost thousands, but you can make this replica in a day.
Sep 1, 2021
3 Easy DIYs to Turn a Plain IKEA KALLAX into a '60s, '70s, or '80s Masterpiece
This simple shelf sets the stage for three distinct vintage styles that bring a whole lot of character.
Sep 1, 2021
Keep Your Workspace Tidy With Martha Stewart’s Simple But Chic DIY
Super chic AND practical.
Aug 28, 2021
Before and After: An $860 Redo Brings Some Charm and Color to This Bland Kitchen
Now, it feels brighter and bigger (even though it's still the same size).
Aug 27, 2021
The Biggest Mistake You're Likely Making with Painter's Tape — and How to Fix It
The mistake is an easy one to make, and even easier to fix.
Aug 26, 2021
B&A: A 100-Year-Old Home's Entryway Gets a Modern-Meets-Vintage Redo for $550
Now, the home's original features truly sing.
Aug 25, 2021
B&A: An Easy Glow-Up Brings Out the Best in This $17 Goodwill Dresser
Some smart changes give the old piece a new lease on life.
Aug 24, 2021
This $15 Gadget Helped Me Dupe My Dream Lamp for Less Than a Third of the Price
This hack couldn't be any easier.
Aug 24, 2021
B&A: A $3,800 Scandi-Inspired Redo Transforms a Beige-on-Beige Bathroom
This bathroom went from "blah" to "ahhhhh."
Aug 23, 2021
Before and After: This Bland Dining Room's Risky $450 Project Has a Huge Payoff
The new room is filled with character.
Aug 20, 2021
Before and After: A Two-Tone Paint Job Brings This Dark Kitchen out of the 1990s
Here's proof that paint can change the whole vibe of a kitchen.
Aug 19, 2021
B&A: A 1920s Living Room Is Restored to Its Former Glory for Under $1000
The original Craftsman details sold this DIYer on her home, but they needed some major restoration work.
Aug 17, 2021
B&A: A "Mildewy, Bland, Depressing" Patio Becomes a Backyard Oasis for $240
This DIY-filled weekend project puts the "power" in "power washing."
Aug 16, 2021
This Bangalore Rental Comes Alive with DIYs, Like a Tassel Headboard
There's also a DIY TV stand and a hanging pendant light made from a hat!
Aug 16, 2021
B&A: A $1,500 IKEA Closet Redo Looks Completely Custom and Seriously Luxe
A walk-in closet is a hot commodity. Obviously, if you draw that dream ticket, you'd like your walk-in closet to actually be functional, not just a large room of minimal organization opportunities.
Aug 16, 2021
B&A: A $350 Redo Takes This Dining Room from Thrown Together to Totally Glam
The after is 100 percent wow.
Aug 14, 2021
Before and After: A $300, One-Afternoon Redo Peps up This Boring 1982 Bathroom
This speedy redo shows how you can work smarter, not harder.
Aug 13, 2021
5 DIYers Share How Their Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper *Actually* Holds Up Over Time
Want to know how it's going to look at month month, one year, and longer? These DIYers have the intel.
Aug 13, 2021
Before and After: An IKEA HEMNES Gets a Colorful, Botanical Upgrade for $40
A summery, stylish IKEA hack done in a day? Yes please.
Aug 12, 2021
A Designer's Brooklyn Rental Apartment Is One Large DIY Project
Alyse Eisenberg hacked IKEA storage pieces to look more expensive than they are, found items at scrap yards, vintage stores, and second-hand stores, and DIYed art to design this large rental apartment she shares with her husband.
Aug 12, 2021
B&A: A Tiny 1840s Galley Kitchen Gets a Space-Maximizing Redo for $7,000
The reno includes luxe touches like heated floors.
Aug 10, 2021
B&A: This Boring Bathroom Goes Bold, Bright, and Colorful for Under $1,000
Some clever paint projects went a long way in this little bathroom.
Aug 9, 2021
Meghan Markle’s WFH Desk Is a Dining Table That Can Seat a Family of 6
It features hand-turned legs and a rough farmhouse-style finish.
Aug 9, 2021
B&A: A $40, One-Day Project Turned a Plain Pantry Door into a Style Statement
When kitchens are being renovated, most of the attention goes to cabinets, floors, countertops, and backsplashes. But that doesn't mean that some of the quieter parts of a kitchen — like, say, pantry doors — can't have a moment to shine.
Aug 7, 2021
Before and After: A DIY Redo Fills This Dreary Sunroom with Good Vibes
The after is full of sunshine (even when it's cloudy).
Aug 5, 2021
B&A: A Vintage Record Cabinet Rescued from the Trash Gets a $22 Refresh
This record cabinet got a second chance with a stylish new look.
Aug 4, 2021
B&A: A Dated Bedroom Gets a Trendy Yet Welcoming Black and White Redo
It's packed full of DIYs, too.
Aug 3, 2021
Before and After: A Paint-Free Redo Warms up This Stark White Rental Bathroom
This makeover is landlord-friendly.
Aug 2, 2021
Before and After: A Stylish and Practical DIY Transforms this Drab IKEA KALLAX
It uses a trendy material to make the old piece look brand new.
Aug 2, 2021
The 5 Best Makeover Ideas from Before and After Projects We Saw in July
There were a lot of great projects last month, but five bright ideas stood out.
Aug 1, 2021
How Real Estate Agents Make an IKEA Couch Look Like It's Restoration Hardware
Peep these three ways to upgrade a sofa (and make it look more expensive).
Aug 1, 2021
B&A: A 3-Hour Project Gives This "Snoozefest" Entryway a Whole Lot of Character
All it took was some paint and painter's tape!
Jul 31, 2021
B&A: An Eyesore Storage Shed Gets a Charming Cottagey Makeover for $250
It just took some strategic updates to turn this shed into a design focal point.
Jul 30, 2021
These DIY Kits Let You Create Your Own Pottery At Home
NEWS
Pottery party, anyone?
Jul 30, 2021
B&A: A $1,000 Redo Turns a Plain Bedroom into a "Modern Victorian" Masterpiece
This 1935 bedroom got some of its vintage groove back.
Jul 29, 2021
5 Tips to Get Your Room Makeover or DIY Project Featured on Apartment Therapy
This advice will help your project look its best.
Jul 29, 2021
B&A: A Charming Vintage-Style Redo for this Bare Bedroom — for Just $774
This plain bedroom needed a revamp.
Jul 26, 2021
B&A: 2 Rainbow Paint Projects Totaling $170 Brighten This Once-Boring Nursery
"Go for it! Have fun! It’s just paint" is officially a color month motto.
Jul 26, 2021
B&A: A $600 Redo Turns a "Pee-Filled Fire Hazard" Patio into Relaxation Central
A few DIYs made a big difference.
Jul 25, 2021
Before & After: A Living Room Fireplace Goes from "Pukey" to Super Luxe
With all Amazon Prime products!
Jul 24, 2021
Before and After: A Bland Beige Bedroom Gets a Luxe Hotel-Worthy Transformation
The biggest impact came from a $500 DIY.
Jul 24, 2021
9 Surprising Things You Can Dye for a Whole New Colorful Look
Give your home a color boost.
Jul 23, 2021
B&A: A Blah Brown Kitchen Transforms with Fresh Paint, Counters, and More
The new finishes make it look bigger, even though it stayed the same size.
Jul 22, 2021
Before and After: A $1,000 Powder Room Reno with Dramatic Roaring '20s Style
"I want to put on a flapper dress and drink a Sidecar," the homeowner says.
Jul 22, 2021
You’re About to Be Obsessed with Martha Stewart’s Clamshell Wreath
NEWS
The natural dye she uses is probably in your fridge.
Jul 22, 2021
B&A: A Dining Room Goes from Beige to Breathtaking in 5 Days (for $370!)
You can see this dining room from almost every point on the first floor, so it was important for the design to pack a punch.
Jul 21, 2021
B&A: A Red-and-Yellow Hodgepodge Kitchen Gets a Cozy, Sophisticated Redo
Now, it looks much brighter and bigger — not to mention cleaner.
Jul 20, 2021
B&A: A Custom DIY Doormat Brings This "Underwhelming" Entryway to Life
This is an easy curb appeal project you can copy for your own home, too.
Jul 20, 2021
B&A: A Paint Swap Makes This 1950s Living Room Feel Fresh and Inviting
This redo is proof that just changing up a paint color can do a lot to change the look and feel of a space.
Jul 19, 2021
Before and After: A $300 Transformation Gives a "Boring" Entryway a Little Oomph
"It no longer just blends, but makes a statement as soon as you walk in the door," the homeowner says.
Jul 19, 2021
B&A: A $2,000 Living Room Redo Features a Surprising (and Gorgeous) Paint Color
The color helps liven up this 138-year-old living room.
Jul 18, 2021
Before and After: A "Dark Cave" Hallway Gets a Modern, Stylish Refresh
Although hallways and entryways are meant for passing through, they definitely shouldn't be passed over when it comes to style.
Jul 17, 2021
Before & After: This Front Entry Door Went From "Blah to Tada" With 29 Colors
Because sometimes one color isn't enough!
Jul 17, 2021
B&A: A $930 Refresh Gives this Dingy, Stained Rental Bedroom a New Life
A few small projects made a big difference.
Jul 15, 2021
This Genius DIY Candle Company Helped Me Reuse All My Old Candle Jars (and They Smell Divine!)
This kit truly gave them a new lease on life.
Jul 15, 2021
Before and After: 7 Stunning 48-Hour Redos to Inspire Your Next Weekend Project
Two days of work, endless compliments.
Jul 14, 2021
B&A: A 1970s "Diamond in the Rough" Living Room Gets a Colorful, Eclectic Update
These intrepid DIYers looked past the shag carpet to see the beauty beneath.
Jul 14, 2021
B&A: A $350 Vintage-Meets-Modern DIY Stair Redo Saved This Couple Thousands
The DIY job cost literally a fraction of what they were quoted.
Jul 13, 2021
10 Smart Hacks to Get You Through All Your Summer DIYs
There's still lots of summer left to DIY! These experienced DIYers have you covered with their smart tips.
Jul 13, 2021