This Artist's Incredibly Unique Home Celebrates Spooky Season All Year Round
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Photographer turned novelty chandelier maker, Adam Wallacavage, has completely transformed his South Philadelphia brownstone, filling it with Victorian style furniture, DIY plaster elements, funky art, oceanic sculptures, his own incredible octopus chandeliers, and more. This house is Halloween ready no matter the time of year.
Oct 24, 2022
B&A: A $150 Entryway Project Has a Clever Trick for Displaying Photos and Art
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"I got this project done within a week of thinking of it because I was just so excited about it," this DIYer says. "It didn't take long at all to install. I did it all by myself with no help — that's how easy it was!"
Oct 23, 2022
B&A: This DIYer Made an Unrecognizably Chic Coffee Table Out of a Wire Spool
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For under $100!
Oct 22, 2022
B&A: A Boring Basement Bedroom Becomes a Tween-age Dream with a DIY Ombre Wall
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Interior designer Ashley Izsak's twin daughters used to share a room, but eventually, the tween girls were begging for their own rooms, and with a third kiddo on the way, as sentimental as it made Ashley feel splitting up the twins, it was finally time to shift things around.
Oct 20, 2022
B&A: A White Front Door Gets an Autumn-Inspired $20 Refresh
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The "before" was the perfect blank canvas.
Oct 18, 2022
A Designer's Portland House Is a Maximalist, Pastel Ode to '70s & '80s Interiors
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Multi-disciplinary designer Courn Ahn is the owner and founder of Courtney Ahn Design, a creative studio that “prioritizes work with BIPOC, queer, and woman-owned businesses.” Their home is a colorful, maximalist, pastel space inspired by '70s + '80s interiors, contemporary art, Memphis style.
Oct 17, 2022
Before and After: A Bizarre Beige Kitchen Makes a Total Change for $1,600
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A homeowner with virtually no construction experience redoes her kitchen to suit her tastes.
Oct 16, 2022
A Creative Director's Colorful LA Home Has Envy Inducing Inside/Outside Living
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Emily's house, built in 1938 on a hillside in Los Angeles' Silver Lake neighborhood, is like living in a vibrant 1980s tropical treehouse. Emily and her husband remodeled and designed the home themselves, creating a "colorful family home with daily vacay vibes."
Oct 13, 2022
B&A: An '80s Kitchen's Overhaul Gives It a Retro-Meets-Scandi Vibe
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This homeowner calls her kitchen reno's style "modern eclectic." Her tile, color, counter, and floor choices work great together.
Oct 12, 2022
Antique Collectors Transformed a Victorian Terrace Into a Dreamy, Warm, Minimal
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Ben and Cat Bailey, owners of an online antique shop, have renovated and filled their British home with all their favorite pieces... many they originally intended for their shop!
Oct 12, 2022
Before and After: See an Outdated Dining Room with a ‘Yellow Hue’ Get a Plant-Infused Refresh
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
B&A: A Blank BILLY Bookcase Gets a Bespoke Textured Treatment for $300
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"There's nothing like that instant gratification feeling of completing a project like this over a weekend," this YouTuber and DIYer says of her two-day project.
Oct 11, 2022
B&A: A $50 Whole-Room Mural Rescues a Bland Brown Spare Room from the '90s
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Painting a large-scale indoor mural doesn't have to be so daunting. After all, it's only paint!
Oct 9, 2022
B&A: A Spa-Style Bathroom Redo Done for a Third of the Original Quote
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Working with the big stuff that was already in place helped this savvy homeowner create her dream bathroom for a lot less.
Oct 7, 2022
B&A: A Home Office Redo Swaps a Youthful Look for Something More Grown Up
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The before was nice, but the after? It's a real stunner.
Oct 6, 2022
B&A: A $24 Peel-And-Stick Project Makes an IKEA Vanity Look MUCH More Expensive
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"We were in the process of renovating our whole bathroom and really wanted a wooden vanity, but the ones we liked were all out of our budget," this homeowner says. IKEA hack to the rescue!
Oct 5, 2022
B&A: A Plain Fireplace's Renter-Friendly Redo Only Cost $57
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Here's an easy project renters and non-renters can do to spruce up a fireplace for fall.
Oct 4, 2022
B&A: Fresh Paint Takes This Kitchen from Cookie-Cutter to Custom in a $500 Redo
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The builder-grade espresso-shade is long gone from this now-cheery and cozy kitchen.
Oct 3, 2022
B&A: A Useless Entryway Spot Gets a Practical, Storage-Packed Redo for $300
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"I love the classic look and the added closed storage," this DIYer says of her innovative railing swap.
Oct 2, 2022
B&A: A $600 DIY Revamp Fills This Plain Bedroom with Color and Whimsy
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The "after" is perfect for an imaginative, color-loving kid — but adults will find inspo here, too.
Oct 1, 2022
B&A: A to-the-Ceiling Fireplace Redo Brings the Drama to a Very '90s Living Room
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The "after" is a little airy, a little rustic, and very striking.
Sep 29, 2022
A Neon, Pink, and Eyeball Motif-Filled Victorian Terrace in South London
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Home and DIY enthusiast Sophie totally transformed a dated Victorian terrace by infusing color, fringe, plants, and lots of repeated eyeball patterns.
Sep 29, 2022
B&A: A Bare Bedroom's DIY Overhaul Includes a Must-See Vintage-Style Headboard
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From chair rail moulding to a custom headboard, this dreamy bedroom redo has tons of DIY projects to copy.
Sep 28, 2022
B&A: A Secondhand Dresser Gets a New Life as a Functional Kitchen Feature
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A dresser in the kitchen?! This DIYer proves it's absolutely a good idea.
Sep 27, 2022
Before and After: A Run-Down New Jersey Cottage Was Totally Transformed
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When newlyweds Courtney and John bought their first home by the Jersey Shore, it was a fixer upper with exposed pipes and a family of raccoons living there. They were able to completely transform the space into a modern home that reflects them.
Sep 27, 2022
B&A: A Bare Living Room is Transformed with a Unique IKEA BILLY Bookcase Hack
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The new scalloped shelving is a must-see!
Sep 25, 2022
B&A: A “Junk Room” Home Office Gets a Jaw-Dropping Transformation for $1,000
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Space-defining DIYs and savvy secondhand shopping went a long way in this redo.
Sep 24, 2022
B&A: A Once-Neutral Entryway Now Packs a Punch with an Unexpected Color Combo
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"When guests walk in, they're usually like ... 'woah,'" this homeowner says of the after.
Sep 23, 2022
B&A: A 1957 Ranch's Warped Exterior Gets a Modern Redo with Mid-Century Appeal
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This 1957 ranch's warped garage looks way more sophisticated after a major upgrade.
Sep 22, 2022
B&A: 3 Statement-Making DIYs Totaling $1,800 Rescue a Tired Powder Room
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This bathroom went from bright red to more serene and Mediterranean-inspired.
Sep 21, 2022
B&A: A Sad, Debris-Filled Patch of Dirt Becomes a Lush Patio Oasis for $6,000
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This outdoor space went from a dead patch of grass to a cozy boho-style family hangout.
Sep 18, 2022
B&A: A $502 Redo Packs This Small Laundry Room with Smart Space-Saving Solutions
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One clever fix: a wall-mounted drying rack.
Sep 17, 2022
B&A: $600 Later, an Inefficient Entryway Closet Is a Functional Design Feature
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Don't you just love when form meets function?
Sep 16, 2022
B&A: A $1,300 Bedroom Redo Has a DIY Headboard and a Low-Cost Luxe Light Fixture
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This primary bedroom has luxe-looking details for less, thanks to some ambitious but well-executed DIY projects.
Sep 15, 2022
B&A: A DIY Vanity Makes This 10-Week, Under-$10K Bathroom Redo a True Stunner
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These homeowners saved thousands on their vanity by DIYing it.
Sep 14, 2022
B&A: This On-Trend DIY Accent Wall with Secret Storage Came Together in 3 Days
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This is a trick you can steal for your own mural painting projects.
Sep 12, 2022
B&A: Color, Pattern, and DIY Flower Boxes Totally Transform This Dingy Balcony
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This bummer space got a beautiful new look.
Sep 11, 2022
B&A: A 1960s Bathroom's $3,000 Redo Keeps the Retro Charm & Loses the Dated Feel
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Neutral color scheme and retro-inspired details for the win.
Sep 9, 2022
This Boise Artist's Modern Home Has Cozy Bed Nooks and Cute Tiny Houses
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Stephanie uses her house in Idaho as not only a home but also a studio for her art. With tall ceilings and plenty of light, she has made her house into a modern Scandinavian-style space.
Sep 9, 2022
B&A: This Beginner-Friendly IKEA BESTÅ Hack Was £225, But Looks Way Pricier
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This homeowner duplicates her dream sideboard using an inexpensive IKEA hack.
Sep 8, 2022
B&A: An Overwhelmingly Brown Bathroom Gets a Glam Green Glow Up for $907 Exactly
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This bathroom redo was not without its challenges, but the final look is so luxe.
Sep 4, 2022
B&A: A Blank Basement Becomes a Hangout-Ready, Hollywood-Inspired Movie Room
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Why go out when you can get a cozy theater experience at home?
Sep 3, 2022
B&A: This $1,600 Closet Redo Makes IKEA BILLYs Look Like Luxe Built-Ins
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Flat-pack furniture or bespoke built-ins? In this redo, it's hard to tell.
Sep 2, 2022
This Eclectic Victorian Terrace Uses Color to Tell a Cohesive Story
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When Lottie and Michael realized they weren't able to get the five-bedroom house of their dreams, they decided to make one.
Aug 31, 2022
B&A: A "Sad and Dirty" Laundry Room Becomes Cheery and Functional
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This workhorse space got an overhaul that's lots more welcoming.
Aug 30, 2022
A Minimal Home in the Mountains of Spain Is the Embodiment of Cottage Core
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Sonia Sanz and Francesc Soria live with their daughters Gala and Uma in an unassuming home near Barcelona. "We love to come and live the house in a simple and natural way, with no TV or microwave," Sonia says.
Aug 29, 2022
B&A: $800, 4 DIYs, and 1 IKEA Hack Turn a Cluttered Closet into a Chic WFH Spot
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A four-month DIY project helped turn a messy, ineffective closet into a practical vintage-inspired home office.
Aug 27, 2022
B&A: A $1500 Redo Makes This "Builder Basic" Bathroom a Glam, Maximalist Space
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The bold wallpaper is a must-see!
Aug 22, 2022
All-White Walls and Lots of Refurbished Antiques in a Converted Art Studio
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Chloé Sucrée (who actually lived in this home as a child) turned this all-white, light-filled studio into a home with tons of character, art, and vintage finds for her family to enjoy.
Aug 22, 2022
B&A: A Boring Staircase Gets an $825 Bold & Moody Redo with a Cool Paint Trick
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"I counted how many times I used the stairs in question over the course of one day, and it was over 30!" this DIYer says. "That’s a lot of time to be in boring decor. It deserved a makeover."
Aug 21, 2022
B&A: A Stuck-in-the-'70s Basement Transforms into a Bright, Inviting Play Space
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This basement's color palette went from fluorescent orange and sage green to all-white and serene.
Aug 20, 2022
B&A: "A Sad, Dark" Basement Bathroom Becomes "Electric" and Cheery with 4 DIYs
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See the "Electric Poppies" wallpaper bring this small gray bathroom to life.
Aug 19, 2022
B&A: An Unruly Office Gets an Organized, IKEA-Hacked Redo for $2,500
"I have space to store items rather than having them out in the open," this homeowner says of her "after." "Overall it’s a lighter and brighter space."
Aug 17, 2022
A Colorful Eclectic Stockholm House Has the Cutest Retro Style Kitchen
Cecilia, of the bright and cheerful account @mylifeinmulticolour, skips neutral Scandinavian palettes in exchange for more contemporary colors in her eclectic, colorful Stockholm home.
Aug 17, 2022
B&A: 5 DIY Projects Totaling $2,500 Give a Dark 2010s Kitchen a Fresh New Look
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Here's what to do with that awkward empty space above early- and mid- 2000s kitchen cabinetry.
Aug 16, 2022
B&A: In 6 Weeks, a Dated '90s Bathroom Becomes a Sophisticated, Spa-Like Space
Bold wallpaper and floating fixtures bring this bathroom into the 2020s.
Aug 15, 2022
B&A: DIY Built-Ins and Dramatic Paint Transform This Family's Reading Room
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"The only thing we would do differently is doing it earlier," these homeowners say of their DIY project. "It has really made the space feel purposeful."
Aug 14, 2022
B&A: Clever DIYs Make a Once-Dingy 1960s Bedroom a Cozy Coastal Escape
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You have to see the "built-in" dresser for yourself. (Hint: It's the same knotty oak one from before.)
Aug 13, 2022
B&A: A Home Office Becomes a Cool Kid's Room in This $400 DIY-Filled Redo
A DIY bed, shelving, desk, and mural make for a pretty cool kid's room — and one lucky kid.
Aug 12, 2022
B&A: $1,500 DIY Built-Ins Make an Unkempt Basement a Productive Workspace
A few smart details make these built-ins look totally luxe (even though they were DIY)!
Aug 11, 2022
Before and After: A $4,000 Luxe Laundry Room Redo Remembers Every Detail
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From storage to a sink to ample folding space, the "after" has it all and looks great, too.
Aug 9, 2022
B&A: An All-Beige Bathroom Goes Dramatic with a $6,000 Black-and-White Redo
There are so many glam accents packed into just 58 square feet.
Aug 8, 2022
B&A: I Helped My Parents Give Their Decades-Old Bedroom a Modern New Look
Sometimes you just need a persistent (read: pushy) family member to finally finish a project you've been meaning to get to. For my parents, that person is me.
Aug 7, 2022
B&A: Sleek IKEA Cabinetry Modernizes and Maximizes a Brown Kitchen from the '90s
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"Take time to live in your space before making a design plan," this homeowner advises. "Understanding the functionality of your space is vital to making the best design ideas."
Aug 6, 2022
Before and After: A Closed-Off Living Room Gets an Airy, Open New Look
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With some budget-friendly, big-impact solutions!
Aug 5, 2022
8 Ideas to Keep Open Shelving Styled and Organized, According to Renovations
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If you’re looking for ways to keep this area from falling into disarray, these eight ideas from past before and afters are sure to keep your open shelving styled and organized.
Aug 5, 2022
B&A: A "Modern-Traditional" Makeover Ups the Charm in This Beige '90s Bathroom
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DIYs and vintage finds make a once-dingy bathroom quaint and cozy.
Aug 4, 2022
A Designer's Australian Home Is Colorful, Joyful, and Cluttered (in a Good Way!)
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Designer Emily Green, also the co-owner of a gift and homewares shop called Pinky’s, shares this three-bedroom weatherboard house in Melbourne with her family.
Aug 2, 2022
B&A: A Very Blue Builder-Grade Bathroom Gets a $3,500 Glam Tile Glow-Up
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This bathroom redo is full of luxe details done through DIY.
Aug 1, 2022
B&A: A DIY Mural Gives This Entryway Some Cheery Boho Vibes — All for $0
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"I always shop my own home first and think it worked out," this DIYer says of her high-impact, low-budget entryway redo.
Jul 31, 2022