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.
Living room with leafy wallpaper, blue sofa, large potted plant, and wooden coffee table with cactus centerpiece.
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.
Erin Johnson
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.
Sarah Everett
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.
Erin Johnson
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.
Emmy Lucas
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.
Emmy Lucas
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.
Olivia Harvey
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.
Savannah West
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).
Megan Baker Detloff
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
Aug 4, 2021
B&A: A Dated Bedroom Gets a Trendy Yet Welcoming Black and White Redo
It's packed full of DIYs, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Aug 3, 2021
Before and After: A Paint-Free Redo Warms up This Stark White Rental Bathroom
This makeover is landlord-friendly.
Kelly Dawson
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
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).
Jennifer Billock
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!
Megan Baker Detloff
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 30, 2021
B&A: This DIYer’s Fix to a Common Living Room Design Problem Cost Just $50
It's an eyesore no more.
Kelly Dawson
Jul 30, 2021
These DIY Kits Let You Create Your Own Pottery At Home
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Pottery party, anyone?
Arielle Tschinkel
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.
Emmy Lucas
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 29, 2021
B&A: A Charming Vintage-Style Redo for this Bare Bedroom — for Just $774
This plain bedroom needed a revamp.
Megan Baker Detloff
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.
Sarah Everett
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 25, 2021
Before & After: A Living Room Fireplace Goes from "Pukey" to Super Luxe
With all Amazon Prime products!
Danielle Blundell
Jul 24, 2021
Before and After: A Bland Beige Bedroom Gets a Luxe Hotel-Worthy Transformation
The biggest impact came from a $500 DIY.
Savannah West
Jul 24, 2021
Before and After: A Dark, Gloomy Bedroom Becomes an Artist's Airy Home Office
Be gone, gray.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 23, 2021
9 Surprising Things You Can Dye for a Whole New Colorful Look
Give your home a color boost.
Erin Johnson
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 22, 2021
You’re About to Be Obsessed with Martha Stewart’s Clamshell Wreath
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The natural dye she uses is probably in your fridge.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 22, 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.
Sarah Everett
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
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.
Sarah Everett
Jul 17, 2021
Before & After: This Front Entry Door Went From "Blah to Tada" With 29 Colors
Because sometimes one color isn't enough!
Danielle Blundell
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
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.
Jasmine Grant
Jul 15, 2021
Before and After: 7 Stunning 48-Hour Redos to Inspire Your Next Weekend Project
Two days of work, endless compliments.
Brigitt Earley
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
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.
Hillary Jackson
Jul 13, 2021
Before & After: A Glam, Eclectic Redo Makes This Boring Bathroom Unrecognizable
This redo features a smart hack that makes an old vanity look brand new.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 12, 2021
Before and After: A $10 Goodwill Dresser Gets a Revamp with Million-Dollar Style
All in, the project cost just $25.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 12, 2021
B&A: The Secret to These Under-$500 Bespoke Built-Ins? IKEA, of Course
The room was fine before, but a bit boring. A few BILLY shelves and a bit of DIY changed that.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 11, 2021
Before and After: A $20 Redo Revives a Decades-Old Vintage Telephone Bench
It was covered in nail polish and scratches before, but some TLC cleaned it right up.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 10, 2021
Transform Your Garden Shed Into a Bar For Your Next Summer DIY Project
Bring happy hour to your backyard.
Emma Kershaw
Jul 10, 2021
This One (Nearly Free, Basically Magic) Trick Can Fix Your Home’s Biggest Eyesore
It can totally change the look of your space.
Cat Meschia
Jul 9, 2021
Before and After: A "Piece of Junk" Table Becomes a Stylish Centerpiece for $50
It took a little patience, but this DIY is totally copyable.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 9, 2021
Before and After: A $120 Project Gives a Plain White Bathroom a Bold New Look
The once-boring bathroom is now a compliment magnet.
Carolin Lehmann
Jul 7, 2021
A 'Recovering Minimalist's' Rainbow-Painted Cottage is Pure Sunshine
Marita has been painting (and re-painting!) walls, appliances, and furniture in her home (also known as "The Rainbow House") for the better part of a year.
Mackenzie Schieck
Jul 6, 2021
B&A: This DIYer Constructed a Rattan Nightstand Using an IKEA Piece
How one apartment-dweller turned the IKEA TARVA nightstand into the luxe-looking piece of her dreams.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 6, 2021
8 Ways To Hack the IKEA Sheepskin Rugs
You many already have this faux furry accent at home!
Cat Meschia
Jun 25, 2021
B&A: $1,000 Later, This Weed-Infested Patio Is a Relaxing Retreat
There's a dream patio hidden under all that foliage.
Savannah West
Jul 5, 2021
This Georgia House's Backyard Has an Adorable DIY Greenhouse and Shed
The inside is DIY filled and cute, too!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 4, 2021
B&A: A Lackluster Kitchen Gets a Bright Transformation for $6,000
This kitchen went from drab to dreamy.
Savannah West
Jul 3, 2021
B&A: A 1950s House's Overgrown Yard Becomes a Dreamy Patio Retreat
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"I love how it truly feels like an outdoor extension of our home," the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 2, 2021
5 of the Coolest Before and After Projects We Saw in June
These stylish makeovers are full of smart ideas, from easy DIY projects to money-saving hacks.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 1, 2021
Check Out This TikToker’s Impressive DIY Faux Plant Wall on a Budget
“I wanted one of these but I did not want to pay $1,000, which was the price of the ones I was looking at online for this size.”
Emma Kershaw
Jul 1, 2021
Before and After: Basic Brown Bookcases Get a "Harry Potter Vibe"
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$125 Facebook marketplace bookcases get a moody (and magical) purple upgrade.
Sarah Everett
Jun 30, 2021
5 Things I Learned After Installing My First-Ever Bidet
Bidet novice? I was, too. Here's what I learned.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 30, 2021
B&A: This Dreamy Kid's Bedroom Redo Is Packed with Clever DIYs
This bedroom has style inspiration for all ages.
Savannah West
Jun 29, 2021
Before and After: A Bulky Built-in Tub Gets an Elegant Clawfoot Swap
The bathroom feels so much bigger now.
Sarah Everett
Jun 27, 2021
B&A: This Entryway Redo Features a Bold (and Controversial) Paint Choice
The dramatic hue makes the whole space look warmer and more welcoming.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 26, 2021
B&A: A Few Basic Changes and About $42 Make This IKEA Nightstand Unrecognizable
The whole project's DIY-friendly.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 25, 2021
B&A: No More White Cabinets in This Stunning $1,700 Bathroom Redo
HOME PROJECTS
This DIY-filled bathroom has "Ralph Lauren's yacht" vibes.
Sarah Everett
Jun 24, 2021
Before and After: A Family Heirloom Cedar Chest Gets a Fresh New Life
This piece can now be enjoyed by a whole new generation.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 23, 2021
6 Different Ways to Build Floating Shelves
From "I feel comfortable using thumbtacks" to "Let me get my power tools," we've got a little something for everyone.
Caylin Harris
Jun 22, 2021
10 DIY Houseplant Markers to Up Your Plants' Style Factor
Sure, plant markers can be practical, but they can be cute and clever as well. Just think of all the greenery puns you can decorate with!
Celia Shatzman
Jun 21, 2021
B&A: A Free Facebook Marketplace Shelf Becomes a Stylish Centerpiece
There was a hiccup along the way, but it made the end product all the better.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 20, 2021
This Designer Transformed a Classic BILLY Bookcase Into a Chic Rattan Cabinet
It definitely doesn't look like a BILLY anymore.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jun 20, 2021
These Renters Turned an Old Tiny Nook into a Bold Multipurpose Spot
Name: Kayleigh Kahn and my partner and all our plants!Location: Inner Sunset — San Francisco, CaliforniaType of home: ApartmentSize: 600 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: My partner and I both work for a local grocery company (which is how we met!), so this year has been quite the whirlwind for us.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 19, 2021