Easy DIY Projects

From creating simple home accessories from scratch to upgrading home-decor staples, these DIY projects are do-able by just about anyone.
Before: Small apartment with wooden floors
B&A: An Added Loft Doubles the Usefulness of This 330-Square-Foot Apartment
The room looks unrecognizable and is much more multi-functional.
Sarah Everett
Jan 19, 2022
B&A: This $40 IKEA HEMNES Dresser Flip Brightened up a Whole Bedroom
Sanding, painting, and sealing was all it took to breathe new life into this dark brown IKEA HEMNES dresser.
Sarah Everett
Jan 18, 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.
Megan Baker Detloff
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.
Kelly Dawson
Jan 17, 2022
Before and After: A $1,500 DIY Redo Turns This Bare Bedroom from Dull to Dreamy
Even though the new bed and nightstands are bigger, the room actually feels MORE spacious.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 16, 2022
See How a Dated Long Island Kitchen Became a Stunning Seaside Cooking Space
BEFORE & AFTER
A real estate developer married tradition and modernism.
Chelsea Greenwood
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 14, 2022
5 IKEA Hacks We Can't Wait to Do in 2022
These new products feel made for creative customizations.
Cat Meschia
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.
Shifrah Combiths
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.
Heather Bien
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."
Sarah Everett
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
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.
Chelsea Greenwood
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.
Sarah Everett
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.
Sarah Everett
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 8, 2022
B&A: A $2,500 Redo Turns a Bare Backyard into a Relaxing Boho-Style Escape
Winter blues got you dreaming of warmer days? Get inspired by this patio redo.
Savannah West
Jan 7, 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.
Cat Meschia
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.
Sarah Everett
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.
Cat Meschia
Jan 6, 2022
B&A: These $1,000 IKEA Hack Built-Ins Save a Cluttered Garage Entryway
The easy DIY project makes the family's entryway way more functional for them.
Sarah Everett
Jan 5, 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.
Esteban Cortez
Jan 5, 2022
Ashley Tisdale Shows How to Expertly Style a Console Table
“You know how much I love interior design,” she said.
Olivia Harvey
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
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.
Sarah Everett
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.
Emma Diehl
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.
Emma Diehl
Dec 31, 2021
Before and After: An Outdated Bathroom Becomes a Chic Sanctuary for Under $500
The biggest splurges were a glam new light fixture and rug — but they were totally worth it.
Sam Manzella
Dec 29, 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.
Maria C. Hunt
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.
Sam Manzella
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.
Sam Manzella
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.
Sam Manzella
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.
Emmy Lucas
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.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 23, 2021
Before & After (& After): 5 DIYers on What They Love & Regret About Their Redos
Days, weeks, and months later, here's how these five DIYers feel about their home makeovers.
Heather Bien
Dec 23, 2021
8 Easy Ways to Deck Out Your Home for the Holidays With What You Have On Hand
Calling all procrastinators!
Sarah Lyon
Dec 23, 2021
8 of the Happiest, Most Colorful Room Redos of 2021
These makeovers will inspire you to pick up a paintbrush in 2022.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 22, 2021
6 DIYers Share Favorite Home Projects from 2021, from Upcycles to Room Redos
These clever projects were the best of the year for these talented DIYers.
Heather Bien
Dec 22, 2021
The 7 Best Laundry Room Redos of 2021 Are Just as Stylish as They Are Functional
This hard-working space deserves a little design love, too.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 21, 2021
7 of Reddit's Favorite IKEA Hacks of 2021, Featuring BILLY, HEMNES, and More
These hacks were some of the top-voted of the year.
Heather Bien
Dec 21, 2021
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 20, 2021
10 of the Best Under-$1,000 DIY Home Makeovers of 2021
These DIYers didn't let small budgets stand in their way.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 20, 2021
6 of the Best Rental-Friendly Makeovers We Saw in 2021 — Starting at Just $85
Let these creative redos inspire you to take a fresh look at your own rental.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 19, 2021
Before & After: An '80s-Era Kitchenette Gets a Modern, Sophisticated DIY Revamp
The after features one of this year's trendiest paint colors.
Savannah West
Dec 18, 2021
10 of the Best Entryway Redos of 2021, from One-Weekend Upgrades to Full Renos
These 10 entryway makeovers will inspire you to look at your home with fresh eyes.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 17, 2021
6 Times CB2's Stairway Bookcase Stole the Show in Rooms All Around the House
Bookcases aren't just for living rooms!
Sarah Lyon
Dec 17, 2021
10 Best Bathroom Redos of 2021, from Builder-Grade Refreshes to Vintage Redos
These homeowners and renters employed changes big and small to create their dream bathrooms.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 16, 2021
The 10 Best Bedroom Redos of 2021 Feature Smart Storage and Serene Styling
These 10 bedroom makeovers impressed editors the most this year.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 15, 2021
B&A: A Few Swaps Under $500 Bring New Boho Style to a Once-Boring Bathroom
New wallpaper, a new mirror, and new vanity lighting make a world of difference in this powder room.
Sarah Everett
Dec 14, 2021
10 Easy Last-Minute DIY Gifts Even Non-DIYers Can Pull Off
These gifts all take just a few steps to complete, and look like a million bucks.
Cat Meschia
Dec 14, 2021
15 TikTok Hacks for Your Most Stunning Christmas Tree Yet
One of the best parts about Christmas is opening gifts under the tree. But it can often take a lot of work to get to that point. From taking the decor out of storage to making sure all the ornaments look good together, some find the task so stressful that they hire professionals to do it for them. Thankfully, you don’t have to do that, as there are plenty of hacks from the gift that keeps on giving: TikTok.
Inigo Del Castillo
Dec 14, 2021
B&A: A Sophisticated $200 Bathroom Redo Embraces Its Original 1941 Tile
Here's proof that you don't have to rip everything out and start new.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 12, 2021
B&A: A $400 Redo Full of Upcycles Gives a "Dorm Vibes" Bedroom a Chic New Look
An IKEA hack, materials rescued from the trash, and plenty of Goodwill shopping all help make this bedroom feel like an oasis.
Savannah West
Dec 10, 2021
The 10 Best Kitchen Redos of 2021, from Budget DIYs to Major Renovations
These creative makeovers were seriously inspiring.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 10, 2021
This TikTok-Famous DIY Ornament Maker Is a Festive Activity for All Ages
Plus, you can give them away as gifts.
Olivia Harvey
Dec 10, 2021
B&A: A Cramped, Dingy Kitchen Gets a Personality-Packed Redo Full of Doable DIYs
The homeowners mixed DIYs (and IKEA cabinets!) with pro work to get the kitchen of their dreams.
Savannah West
Dec 9, 2021
B&A: A Plain IKEA HEMNES Gets a $66 Rustic Apothecary Redo in Just 2 Days
This one-of-a-kind DIY totally transforms the look of the original piece.
Sarah Everett
Dec 8, 2021
Before and After: A $1,000 Redo Adds Lots of Life to a Dull, Drab Entryway
This entryway went from "meh" to magical in just a week.
Sarah Everett
Dec 7, 2021
B&A: A Beige Bedroom Gets a "Bold and Exciting" Two-Tone Redo for Under $500
A unique paint job brought out the best in this bedroom.
Sarah Everett
Dec 6, 2021
6 DIYers Share Their Very Favorite Buys of 2021, from Paint to Power Tools
After 12 months of projects, these DIYers know what they like.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 6, 2021
Before and After: This Sophisticated IKEA MALM Dresser Hack Only Cost $20
The once-basic piece is unrecognizable now.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 5, 2021
Before and After: A $500 Redo Revives This Crowded "Dungeon" of a Laundry Room
Tweaking the layout made a huge difference in the function and style of this laundry room.
Savannah West
Dec 4, 2021
B&A: A 2-Day, $150 Refresh Pumps up the Charm in this Boring Bathroom
A few small changes went a long way in this teeny space.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 2, 2021
Make this Under-$30 Holiday Decor Now, and You Can Use It All Year Long
Versatility is the name of the game with this easy DIY decor.
Cat Meschia
Dec 2, 2021
B&A: This Cheerful $5,000 Kitchen Redo Features a Surprising $5 DIY Hack
Not to mention, a seriously refreshing new paint color.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 1, 2021
3 DIYers Give a Plain Christmas Tree 3 Totally Different Looks—for Just $15 Each
Let these DIY redos inspire you this holiday season.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 1, 2021
B&A: A $350 Redo Turns an Empty Closet into a Personality-Packed WFH Office
Even better? It's in a rental.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 30, 2021
7 of the Best IKEA Hacks to Do if You're Hosting for the Holidays
These IKEA hacks are practical additions to your home any time of year — but especially if you have extra people roaming about.
Cat Meschia
Nov 30, 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.
Sarah Everett
Nov 29, 2021
Before & After: A 2-Hour, $25 Redo Makes the Most of a Damaged Secondhand Table
Not every project needs to be a days-long ordeal — sometimes, all you need is a little time to make a big change.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 29, 2021
Before & After: A Faux Fireplace Makes a Boring Living Space Cozy for $500
Plus, it serves as the perfect divider between the living and dining rooms.
Emmy Lucas
Nov 28, 2021