This Nursery Staple Belongs in Your Grown-Up Kitchen, and Here’s Why
Style
You may be surprised how well this youthful decor element works in this setting.
May 29, 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.
May 25, 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.
May 19, 2023
B&A: A 1924 Sears Kit Living Room Gets a Respectful Redo Full of CharmHome Projects
This home was part of a Sears catalog kit, and many of its original features can be seen in the living room today.
Apr 18, 2023
B&A: A Daring Paint Job and Fresh Tile Revive This Tiny, Tired KitchenHome Projects
The new kitchen feels a lot more inviting.
Apr 17, 2023
B&A: A Bare Dining Room Gets a Big Jolt of Energy with a Little Paint ProjectHome Projects
Vintage furniture and a fresh light fixture help, too.
Apr 10, 2023
B&A: An 1982 Trailer Looks Unrecognizable After a $500 — Yes, Really! — RefreshHome Projects
Nope, we didn’t drop a zero on that total cost. Budget-friendly DIYs were the key to this dramatic transformation.
Apr 9, 2023
The Best Dining Room Layouts Have These 3 Things in Common
Real Estate
According to real estate pros.
Apr 2, 2023
B&A: A Custom Banquette Makes This Tiny Dining Nook Breakfast-Ready
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A family has a place to gather for $300.
Mar 22, 2023
B&A: I Gave My Dated Galley Kitchen a Modern, Functional Overhaul for $8,000
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DIYing as much as possible helped keep costs low, and allowed for splurges on bigger ticket items like appliances.
Mar 8, 2023
Your Desk Chair Might Belong in Your Dining Room — Here’s Why
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If you’re in the market for new dining chairs, consider what’s in the home office department for a fun, unexpected seating alternative.
Mar 8, 2023
Try This Trick To Turn Your Living Room into A Dining Room Design Ideas
Here's how to create a small, functional comfy zone in your own home.
Feb 19, 2023
B&A: A $200 Paint Project Brings Instant Cheer to a Bland White Dining Area
HOME PROJECTS
This accent wall is pure sunshine.
Feb 12, 2023
B&A: 3 Budget-Friendly Projects Give This Gray Kitchen Some Much-Needed Pep
HOME PROJECTS
Wait until you see the fridge.
Feb 8, 2023
B&A: Boring Cabinets Become a Luxurious Coffee Station in a $2,000 DIY Redo
HOME PROJECTS
This dining room bar feature goes from too-small to totally grand.
Jan 21, 2023
B&A: A Few Smart DIYs Go a Long Way in Brightening up This Dreary 1990s RVHome Projects
The space is bright and welcoming now — a far cry from the blah brown of before.
Dec 24, 2022
B&A: An Unexpected Paint Color Brings This Drab All-Beige Dining Room to LifeHome Projects
The new look is perfect for the home's Palm Springs location.
Dec 22, 2022
B&A: An $800 DIY Wood Project Gives This Just-OK Dining Room a Gorgeous New Look
HOME PROJECTS
These homeowners took a value pack of MDF baseboards and made magic on their dining room walls.
Dec 14, 2022
B&A: A Falling Apart 1960s Avion Trailer Gets a Groovy Retro-Inspired Redo
HOME PROJECTS
This pro restorer used historic photos to help revive his 1960s aluminum trailer.
Dec 9, 2022
The Dated Dining Room Features Buyers Always NoticeReal Estate
Not all of them are dealbreakers, however.
Dec 4, 2022
B&A: A $750 IKEA Hack Turns a Dining Space's Extra Doorway into Usable Storage
HOME PROJECTS
This couple used BILLY bookcases to cover an awkward door and add much-needed storage to their historic condo.
Nov 23, 2022
Before and After: A Blank Slate Dining Room Gets a Bold Color MakeoverHome Projects
And the most epic record storage shelving unit fit for two chefs and music lovers.
Nov 23, 2022
12 of the Best Dining Room Redos We Saw in 2022
HOME PROJECTS
There's a little something for every style here.
Nov 14, 2022
B&A: A $15 IKEA Find Is the Secret Ingredient to this $170 Glam Dining Room Redo
HOME PROJECTS
This IKEA hack didn't require any power tools.
Nov 5, 2022
This Type of Accent Wall Is a Small-Space Friendly Way to Separate Your HomeDesign Ideas
Without using a rug or a room divider!
Oct 28, 2022
B&A: A 1922 Dining Room Becomes a Cozy Gathering Space for a 2022 Family
HOME PROJECTS
Goodbye, "very thick layers on layers of wallpaper." Hello, moody, family-friendly, vintage-inspired space!
Oct 26, 2022
Mix & Match Chairs in the Dining RoomDesign Ideas
I seriously considered adding a plethora of vintage chairs to my dining table during my last move. However, I found that only having a two-person table didn’t quite have the same effect. If you have a large seating table, adding a hodge-podge of mismatched chairs can have a fun and quirky effect.Chances are, the lone vintage chair at the thrift store is much cheaper than buying a brand new dining chair at a home furnishings store.
Oct 14, 2022
Look We Love: Traditional Table + Modern ChairsDesign Ideas
One of our favorite ways to add a little excitement to an interior is by mixing old and new pieces. Nowhere is this more true than in the dining room, where an old-fashioned table and modern chairs make an especially attractive pair. Here are eight of our favorite examples. Above: An antique table and modern shell chairs mix in the dining room of a Madrid home spotted on Planete Deco.
Oct 13, 2022
Before and After: See an Outdated Dining Room with a ‘Yellow Hue’ Get a Plant-Infused RefreshHome Projects
During Meredith Svoboda's final walk-through of her Nashville home, she photographed the dining room, "dreaming of the life I could bring to this room," she writes.
Oct 12, 2022
Setting Up a Glamorous Home Bar: Ideas from Real Life HomesDesign Ideas
The popularity of cocktails is on the rise, and the home bar is making a comeback in the American home. But even if you’re not lucky enough to have a wet bar, you can still set up a dedicated space for mixing drinks, no matter the size of your home. Read on for plenty of ideas from our tours. Above: Marina has a fairly impressive collection of liquor that lives on the kitchen countertop in her New York apartment.
Oct 12, 2022
B&A: A $50 Whole-Room Mural Rescues a Bland Brown Spare Room from the '90s
HOME PROJECTS
Painting a large-scale indoor mural doesn't have to be so daunting. After all, it's only paint!
Oct 9, 2022
Dimensions to Follow: Proper Furniture Spacing BasicsDesign Ideas
Have you ever been in a home that just feels right? One where chairs pull out easily from the dining table and conversation can be made without shouting across the living room? Well there are reasons for that, and they probably have a lot to do with the spacing and placement of furniture. Following a few simple guidelines on furniture placement will make a world of difference in the functionality of your home’s layout.
Oct 6, 2022
We’re Calling It: Pachira Aquatica Is the Easiest Indoor TreePlants & Yard
If you’re exploring indoor trees for your home but aren’t sure where to begin, trust us when we say that the Pachira Aquatica is the tree you want. It is virtually kill-proof, relatively tidy, and grows as large (or as small) as you want. They are also pretty much immune to the most common cause of black thumbs: over-watering (hey, we’ve all been there).
Oct 5, 2022
B&A: A "Dark, Small Cave" Kitchen Keeps Its Footprint But Gets a More Open Look
HOME PROJECTS
Some snazzy wallpaper and new paint do a lot to make this kitchen feel bigger and more inviting.
Sep 5, 2022
B&A: A Pink-Carpeted Basement Becomes a Gorgeous Storage-Packed Dining SpaceHome Projects
This complete basement overhaul was a three-year labor of love.
Jul 24, 2022
B&A: A White-Walled Dining Room Goes Seriously Bold with Paint and WallpaperHome Projects
Strategic wallpaper placement helped up the drama in this sophisticated dining room redo.
Jul 16, 2022
B&A: A Dark, Dull Dining Room Gets a Room-Brightening Redo with a Pop of ColorHome Projects
"My three goals were to make the room fancy, fun and functional and I believe that I achieved all three," this DIYer says — the perfect trio for a formal-meets-family-friendly dining room.
Jul 13, 2022
B&A: Smart DIYs Gave This "Cold" Dining Room a Welcoming (& Functional) New Life
HOME PROJECTS
The multiple projects involved in this room redo help give it tons of character.
Jul 6, 2022
The Best Counter Height Dining Sets You Can Buy Now
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Elevate your dining experience.
Jun 27, 2022
This Simple Material Is Surprisingly Oh-So Stylish and Back on TrendDesign Ideas
Make room for this metal on your shopping list.
Jun 23, 2022
This Is the Best Kind of Dining Table If You Live In a Small SpaceDesign Ideas
And you can buy one at IKEA!
Jun 22, 2022
The Best Place To Try Bouclé Just Might Be in Your BedroomDesign Ideas
If high-end bouclé isn't currently in your budget, you can find a few ways to get the look for less. Typically, that involves smaller pieces, but if you're ready to invest in a more substantial furnishing that won't totally break the bank, the best place to try bouclé may actually be in your bedroom... for your headboard.
Jun 21, 2022
B&A: A $500 Dining Room Redo Inspired by Vintage Dishes and a Museum PaintingHome Projects
"I got some raised eyebrows when I told people I was painting the dining room pink and painting a mural on the wall," DIYer Natalie Metzger says. But her advice when it comes to paint is to "just go for it."
Jun 11, 2022
How to Make a Built-In Dining Banquette (No Tools Required)Design Ideas
This genius design adds more dining room seating that doubles as a place to lounge.
Jun 3, 2022
This Is the Most Sought-After Room for Homebuyers, According to One StudyReal Estate
No it's no longer the home office.
Jun 3, 2022
B&A: A 1950s Dining Room Gets a Modern Refresh with a Trendy 2022 DIY
The new dining room mixes old and new to create the perfect balance.
Jun 2, 2022
Dining in Disguise: Genius Hide-Away Furniture Solutions
Figuring out the whole dining without a proper dining room situation is really just a matter of going a little 007 with your table.
May 4, 2022
B&A: A 1977 Camper Gets a Fresh Redo Inside and Out for About $8,500
This DIYer was inspired by fond memories of the passed-down camper from when she was a child.
May 3, 2022
Serena Williams Couldn’t Pick Just One Dining Room Light Fixture
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So she got them all!
May 3, 2022
Before and After: New (& Old) Furniture Transforms a 1918 Farmhouse Living Room
The vintage touches make this living room feel timeless.
Apr 28, 2022
B&A: A Yellow Meditation Space Becomes a Dramatic, MCM-Inspired Dining Room
It all changed with a coat of black paint.
Apr 20, 2022
This Super-Versatile Folding Table Is the Space-Saving Solution You’ve Been Waiting For
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It transforms from a dining table (with storage!) to a writing desk to a slim console.
Mar 30, 2022
B&A: A Stylish But Unused Dining Room Gets a New Life as a DIY Exercise Space
"I am a big advocate for using your home however suits you best," says this intrepid DIYer.
Mar 28, 2022
Your New Statement Decor Piece May Be Right in Your Backyard
It really doesn't get more organic and earthy than this.
Mar 18, 2022
B&A: A Basic Bar Cart Makes Way for a Luxe Feature Wall for About $500
The new bar setup is made from IKEA IVARs.
Mar 15, 2022
B&A: A $350 Dining Room Redo Features a Smart IKEA Hack and Other Custom DIYs
This DIYer's advice for renovating on a budget? "Get thrifty." She used secondhand finds and DIYs to get an expensive-looking dining room for less.
Mar 10, 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
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 Blank Dining Room Gets a Warm $550 Redo Featuring 2022's Trendiest Color
A few DIYs and some smart shopping turned this blank slate dining room into an inviting hangout.
Jan 22, 2022
Before & After: This Drab 2001 Dining Room Is Transformed by $550 DIY Built-Ins
The project made the room more practical for the family who lives here, too.
Dec 20, 2021
B&A: An Imaginative Redo Makes a Bland Dining Room Feel Way More Welcoming
The designer-homeowner used a pop of color in an unexpected place.
Dec 11, 2021
These Handmade Pasta Bowls Are Perfect for Comforting Winter Meals — But They’ll Likely Sell Out Fast
Since I A) live in Brooklyn and B) basically live to eat good pasta, I was naturally very excited to learn of a recent collaboration between chef-designed ceramics brand Jono Pandolfi and celebrated chef Missy Robbins. Missy is the mastermind behind popular Brooklyn-based pasta restaurants Lilia and Misi (be still my heart), so this is one collaboration that feels like a long time coming.
Dec 1, 2021
B&A: A "Beige, Brown, and Boring" Dining Room Gets a Cheery Upgrade for $5,000
This dining room is full of custom DIY details that are totally copy-able.
Nov 29, 2021
B&A: A 1967 Ranch's Kitchen & Dining Room Get a Loving Mid-Century Redo
The reno makes everything look bigger and brighter, but still has mid-century charm fitting of a mid-century house.
Nov 17, 2021
This $45 Gadget is My Mom’s Secret to Stress-Free Holiday Serving
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Because anything that makes serving easier is worth the investment.
Nov 16, 2021
B&A: Innovative Paint Projects Totally Transform a Blah Kitchen for Just $165
HOME PROJECTS
This paint-filled makeover has one of the coolest fridge transformations ever.
Nov 1, 2021
B&A: A Moldy, Rotting Vintage Camper Gets a Stylish Second Life for $4,000
After years of neglect, one couple gave this 1958 trailer the TLC it needed.
Oct 25, 2021
Before & After: A Dim 1990s Dining Room Gets an Unrecognizable Open Concept Redo
This airy, spacious redo will win over even open concept skeptics.
Oct 6, 2021
B&A: A $250 Project Adds Character and Elegance to a Plain Dining Room
HOME PROJECTS
This renter wanted to add some detail to her dining area, but there wasn't enough space for a buffet or other table, and, as a renter, she couldn't find any removable wallpaper she loved.
Oct 4, 2021