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Before & After Home Makeovers


Do you want to remodel a kitchen or bathroom in a home you own? Do a rental-friendly apartment renovation? Upgrade and customize a piece of furniture? No matter your project choice — or home size, decor style, skill level, or budget — these Before & Afters offer tips and tricks for turning boring, basic, or run-down rooms and items into modern, creative, and beautiful results. Get ready for major makeover inspiration!

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Before & After: An NYC Couple Configured a Studio Layout for Working, Living, and EntertainingSponsored
“This tiny studio actually feels bigger now!”
Courtney Balestier
B&A: A $4,000 Vintage-Style Kitchen Redo Has Tons of Budget-Friendly DIY IdeasHome Projects
This kitchen transformation shows how to revamp dated surfaces without breaking the bank.
Sarah Everett
Before & After: A Mom Spent Under $100 Reorganizing Her Pantry Organize & Clean
This slow pantry makeover might just inspire you to dig into yours this weekend.
Shifrah Combiths
B&A: A 1950s Dining Room Gets a Modern Refresh with a Trendy 2022 DIYHome Projects
The new dining room mixes old and new to create the perfect balance.
Sarah Everett

The Latest

B&A: A “Secret Garden” Redo Makes This Plain Living Room Feel Cozier Home Projects
Wallpaper makes the biggest difference in giving this gray living room an inviting new look.
Megan Baker
yesterday
B&A: A Neutral 2000s Bathroom Gets a Glam, Gray-Free Glow-Up for $700Home Projects
Budget-savvy DIYs ahead!
Sarah Everett
2 days ago
B&A: A Smart Redo Makes This 1969 A-Frame’s Kitchen Feel Much LargerHome Projects
This tiny A-frame kitchen’s redo is timeless and small-space efficient.
Sarah Everett
3 days ago
B&A: A Simple Paint Project Changes This Living Room’s Whole VibeHome 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.”
Sarah Everett
May 29, 2023
B&A: 3 Simple but Striking Paint Projects Liven up a Drab ‘80s PorchHome Projects
According to trendspotters, the porch is taking priority over the backyard in 2023 — after all, it’s where the first impression is made.
Sarah Everett
May 28, 2023
B&A: A “Despised” Red Brick Fireplace Is Revitalized with a $20 RefreshHome Projects
“From execution to completion (dry time), it only took us about 36 hours or so,” this DIYer says of this beginner-friendly project.
Sarah Everett
May 27, 2023
Before and After: A Designer Glams Up a Rental with Luxe Gold TouchesStyle
It all started with a marigold velvet sofa!
Sarah Lyon
May 27, 2023
B&A: This Checkered Console Makeover Proves the Power of Small DIYsHome Projects
Looking to make a small change to rejuvenate your space? Consider giving a piece of furniture that you walk by every day a revamp.
Sarah Everett
May 26, 2023
B&A: $800 DIY Built-ins Give Purpose to This Empty Dining Room CornerHome Projects
The cabinets may be new, but they’re designed to fit in with the architectural details of this 1926 home.
Sarah Everett
May 25, 2023
See How This Dark Closet Becomes a Beautiful, Functional Pantry Organize & Clean
It happened as part of a home renovation project.
Shifrah Combiths
May 25, 2023
B&A: $90 IKEA MALMs Form the Foundation of This Luxe-Looking StorageHome Projects
Stylish storage for the win.
Sarah Everett
May 24, 2023
B&A: A $120 Closet Redo Is a Storage-Packed Small-Space Game ChangerHome Projects
The project is practical, sure, but it also brings some personality to what this DIYer calls her “cookie-cutter townhouse.”
Sarah Everett
May 23, 2023

Furniture Upcycles

B&A: This Checkered Console Makeover Proves the Power of Small DIYsHome Projects
Looking to make a small change to rejuvenate your space? Consider giving a piece of furniture that you walk by every day a revamp.
Sarah Everett
May 26, 2023
B&A: $90 IKEA MALMs Form the Foundation of This Luxe-Looking StorageHome Projects
Stylish storage for the win.
Sarah Everett
May 24, 2023
B&A: A Luxe $540 IKEA BILLY Redo Uses Serving Bowls in a Surprising WayHome Projects
Wooden serving bowls? As furniture feet? Groundbreaking (really!).
Sarah Everett
May 21, 2023
B&A: You Haven’t Seen an Oak Dining Table Redo Like This BeforeHome Projects
“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.
Sarah Everett
May 19, 2023
B&A: Custom Wall-Mount Shelves Turn a Reading Corner into a Bookworm’s Fantasy
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“I love having my books all together on the wall; it really feels like a feature in the room instead of an afterthought,” this DIYer says. This one’s for the bookworms out there!
Sarah Everett
Apr 4, 2023
B&A: A $60 Redo Gives This Plain IKEA MALM Dresser a High-End Custom Look
HOME PROJECTS
Looking to paint IKEA furniture? Get this DIYer's tips first.
Sarah Everett
Mar 18, 2023
B&A: A Charming $120 IKEA BILLY Facelift Makes for an Ideal First Furniture Flip
HOME PROJECTS
You'd never know it was this DIYer's first-ever furniture flip based on how sophisticated the "after" looks! Read for tons of great beginner-friendly advice.
Sarah Everett
Mar 16, 2023
B&A: A Plain IKEA RAST Dresser Gets a Mid-Century-Inspired Look with a $100 DIY
HOME PROJECTS
Tons of time-saving tips from a seasoned DIYer ahead!
Sarah Everett
Mar 6, 2023

Living Room Redos

B&A: A “Secret Garden” Redo Makes This Plain Living Room Feel Cozier Home Projects
Wallpaper makes the biggest difference in giving this gray living room an inviting new look.
Megan Baker
yesterday
B&A: A Simple Paint Project Changes This Living Room’s Whole VibeHome 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.”
Sarah Everett
May 29, 2023
B&A: A “Despised” Red Brick Fireplace Is Revitalized with a $20 RefreshHome Projects
“From execution to completion (dry time), it only took us about 36 hours or so,” this DIYer says of this beginner-friendly project.
Sarah Everett
May 27, 2023
B&A: A $72 One-Wall Project Makes a Whole Living Room Feel LargerHome Projects
A low-budget IKEA product, plus a little bit of paint, were the perfect sleek solutions for an awkward spot in this house.
Sarah Everett
May 19, 2023
B&A: I Transformed My Sad Beige Living Room TV Wall with a Budget of $160Home Projects
The biggest-impact steps: paint and cord covers.
Megan Baker
May 8, 2023
B&A: A ‘70s Fireplace Goes from a Living Room Eyesore to a Favorite FeatureHome Projects
And it’s easily reversible, too.
Sarah Everett
May 7, 2023
B&A: A Rustic-Themed Living Room Gets a Minimalist Redo Filled with DIYsHome Projects
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.
Sarah Everett
May 3, 2023
B&A: $850 Later, a Blank Living Room Is Unrecognizable — and Majorly CozyHome Projects
A five-week project using IKEA IVARs and a discount fireplace totally transforms this blank white box.
Sarah Everett
May 2, 2023