Bathroom with orange shower curtain, granite countertop, white sink, and toiletries on the counter.
B&A: A Dated 1990s Bathroom Gets an Accessible Upgrade with MCM Flair
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The tile design in the tub surround is just one of many highlights.
Jul 28, 2022
B&A: A Cluttered Home Office Gets Organized with Luxe Built-Ins for $1,000
The before? Boring and a little dysfunctional. The after? A dream combo of stylish and practical.
Jul 27, 2022
This Artist's Home Features Art, Murals, and a Swimming Pool Patterned Floor
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Sarah Stieber is a painter, tape artist, muralist, and jewelry designer with a recent passion for designing spaces around her art, like the incredibly colorful house she's created with her husband.
Jul 26, 2022
B&A: A Quick $100 Refresh Gives This Plain Bathroom Some Much-Needed Personality
The redo was done with two small paint projects that took a few hours each.
Jul 25, 2022
B&A: A Standard Front Door Gets a Modern New Look (Yes, It's the Same Door!)
A quick but ambitious DIY project took this front door from cookie cutter to contemporary.
Jul 25, 2022
B&A: A Pink-Carpeted Basement Becomes a Gorgeous Storage-Packed Dining Space
This complete basement overhaul was a three-year labor of love.
Jul 24, 2022
B&A: A $2,500 DIY Redo Turns a Dingy Basement into a Bright Yet Cozy Hangout
A painted fireplace, DIY slat wall, fresh paint, and a DIY ottoman really make this gathering space sing. Now, you can't even tell it's a basement.
Jul 22, 2022
B&A: A Bold, Retro-Inspired Paint Color Reinvigorates an Off-White Kitchen
This homeowner's best color advice? "Test out many paint colors, but don't be afraid to just go for it, even if it's something you've never seen before and seems like a bold choice."
Jul 21, 2022
B&A: A "Dumping Ground" Closet Gets a Multifunctional New Life for $500
This closet redo makes a space for everything.
Jul 20, 2022
This Muralist Doesn't Let Renting Get in the Way of Having a Colorful Home
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Mural artist and content creator Champagne shares this large rental home with two roommates, a cat named Pony, and a dog named Ted. She loves mixing modern pieces with vintage elements. "I’d call it a colorful eclectic mix of happiness."
Jul 20, 2022
B&A: A Beige-on-Beige Bathroom Gets a Modern Redo Thanks to Paint and Tile
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New tile (and paint that looks like tile) completely transform this once-dated space.
Jul 19, 2022
B&A: A Dull Living Room Corner Becomes a Design Feature for Around $500
This homeowner has some great advice for styling shelves.
Jul 18, 2022
B&A: A White-Walled Dining Room Goes Seriously Bold with Paint and Wallpaper
Strategic wallpaper placement helped up the drama in this sophisticated dining room redo.
Jul 16, 2022
B&A: A 20-Year-Old Bathroom Gets a Stylish and Sophisticated Head-to-Toe Redo
The space was trapped in the early 2000s, but a DIY redo filled with luxe touches totally changed that.
Jul 15, 2022
A Builder-Grade House Was Transformed Into a Colorful "Spaceship Chic" Home
Ashley Maeda lives with her husband and two daughters in the Southern California desert. "I look at my home as my canvas," she says. "There is always a half-finished mural somewhere because I am constantly painting something new."
Jul 15, 2022
A Northern Ireland Home Has an Ombre Bedroom, Pastel Outdoor Kitchen, & More
Self-proclaimed color lover, thrifting fan, and DIYer Joanne McCauley, who runs the Instagram account @ouremporium, says for the first eight years of living in this Northern Ireland house, it was pretty beige. But not anymore!
Jul 14, 2022
B&A: A Dark, Dull Dining Room Gets a Room-Brightening Redo with a Pop of Color
"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: A $500 Peel-and-Stick Makeover Totally Transforms a "Dark & Dingy" Kitchen
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A brownish gray kitchen becomes a fun, retro-looking cook space — no demo required.
Jul 12, 2022
B&A: Fireplace and Flooring Redos Made This Living Room Feel Bright and New
Kari Rezac and her boyfriend ditched the carpet and dated features and DIYed a fresh new space.
Jul 12, 2022
B&A: An Accent Wall in a Daring Color Transforms a “Boring" Bedroom in 2 Days
This relatively little project that had seriously big payoff.
Jul 11, 2022
B&A: An Old '90s Vanity Is Completely Transformed in a $536 Bathroom Redo
The new color is bold and bright — just what this windowless bathroom needed.
Jul 10, 2022
B&A: Easy Paint Projects Give One Kid's Blank Bedroom a Colorful, Cheery Redo
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Simple paint projects make a major difference in this now-rainbow-hued room.
Jul 8, 2022
This Vibrant Florida House Has Two of the Coolest Vintage Colored Bathrooms Ever
"The overall vibe I’m going for, for the house is a bit of a hodge podge: an artist’s 1970s beachside pad mixed with pared-down Parisian glamour and of course lots of lighthearted elements..." says creative director and commercial photographer Lizzie Darden.
Jul 7, 2022
B&A: Smart DIYs Gave This "Cold" Dining Room a Welcoming (& Functional) New Life
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The multiple projects involved in this room redo help give it tons of character.
Jul 6, 2022
B&A: An Empty Room Becomes a Functional Office Thanks to DIY Built-Ins
The DIY redo includes practical features like desk space, storage, and even a new set of doors.
Jul 5, 2022
B&A: Every Square Inch of This $5,000 Bathroom Redo Features Color & Pattern
It's colorful and pattern-happy, but still manages to be a calming escape.
Jul 3, 2022
Before and After: A 1950s Brick Ranch's Redo Gives It Contemporary Curb Appeal
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This transformation gives the house a fresh update without losing all its retro charm.
Jul 2, 2022
B&A: A 1987 "Dumping Ground" Basement Becomes a Cozy, Inviting Hangout Space
This basement went from "cold, dated, dark, and dreary" to "light, bright, stylish living area."
Jun 30, 2022
B&A: A $500 Redo with a Trendy DIY Makes This Basic Hall Closet Look Bespoke
A helpful kit takes this laundry room closet to the next level.
Jun 29, 2022
B&A: A $500 Redo Turns This Beige Bathroom into a Dramatic, Plant-Filled Escape
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"I pictured transforming this bathroom into an old-world-style spa," this DIYer says. It seems like a tall order based on the all-beige before, but wait until you see how she pulled it off.
Jun 28, 2022
B&A: A "Dumping Ground" Garage Becomes the Most Adorable Gardening Shed
This chic shed will make you want to start gardening immediately.
Jun 25, 2022
B&A: A '90s Bathroom Ditches Sailboats for Streamlined Tile in a $9,000 Redo
The redo was a combo of DIY and professional work.
Jun 25, 2022
B&A: This No-Demo $500 Rustic Bathroom Redo Includes a DIY Concrete Wall
Looking to keep your same surfaces but spruce up your bathroom? This project has inspiration and ideas galore.
Jun 23, 2022
B&A: A "Boring" Bedroom Gets a Serene Makeover and a Clever DIY Headboard
The redo features other smart DIYs, too, like fresh trim and a whimsical painted piano.
Jun 21, 2022
Before and After: A $30 Cabinet Hack That's Purr-fect for Cat Owners
Both human and cat are pleased with the outcome of this simple DIY.
Jun 19, 2022
Before and After: A Maximalist Bathroom Redo on a $1,800 Budget
The new bathroom boasts a half painted, half wallpapered design.
Jun 18, 2022
B&A: '70s-Era Living Room Cabinetry Gets a $1,200 Facelift Fit for 2022
The new built-ins are more functional — thanks to to-the-ceiling shelving — and more stylish, too.
Jun 16, 2022
B&A: A 130-Year-Old Furniture Set Looks New Again in a DIY $1000 Bedroom Redo
Thanks to budget finds and DIYs, the bedroom looks totally different — all for under $1,000.
Jun 15, 2022
B&A: A "Really Gross" Bathroom Gets a Modern Beachy Makeover for $8,000
From swirled marble to deep charcoal cement to round pebble-shaped white, the "after" has the most luxe mix of tiles.
Jun 14, 2022
B&A: This Home Office Redo is a Masterclass in Mixing Color and Pattern
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And it's proof that IKEA can look luxe.
Jun 13, 2022
B&A: A "Barely Functional Outdoor Space" Gets a Dreamy Redo with Added Storage
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The "old, creaky, and slanting" deck was causing major problems before.
Jun 12, 2022
B&A: A $500 Dining Room Redo Inspired by Vintage Dishes and a Museum Painting
"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
B&A: Bookworms Will Love How Two Homeowners Maximized Every Inch of a Blank Wall
"One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to interior design is not utilizing perfectly good space!" this DIYer says. This project leaves no usable inch untouched.
Jun 10, 2022
Before and After: This $1,500 Redo Proves Laundry Rooms Can Be Luxurious, Too
The makeover was inspired by a stylish wallpaper buy.
Jun 7, 2022
B&A: A $4,000 Spare Bedroom-Turned-Home Office Includes a Semi-Custom Murphy Bed
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Clever storage solutions give what was once a guest bedroom ample space for work AND sleep.
Jun 6, 2022
B&A: An Early 2000s Kitchen Gets a Contemporary New Look for $1,000
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Painting the cabinets made them unrecognizable from their orange-ish wood stain before and had a big impact on the whole kitchen.
Jun 5, 2022
B&A: A Cluttered Bathroom Gets an $800 Overhaul with Budget-Friendly Finds
Since this homeowner had to cut into her shower walls to make a repair, she thought, "why not go ahead and do a full makeover?!"
Jun 4, 2022
B&A: After a Glam Yet Cozy Redo, This Basement Doesn't Even Look Like a Basement
It's still completely functional for the family, but now with lots more luxe style.
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
B&A: Space-Savvy Projects Turn a Patch of Grass into a Relaxing Patio for $2000
You've got to see the refurbished outdoor tub.
May 31, 2022
B&A: This $2 Basket-Turned-Boho Planter Is a 20-Minute Project
One item you should always add to your secondhand shopping list? Wicker baskets. You never know what kind of cute accessories you can make with them.
May 30, 2022
B&A: A 2001 Kitchen Gets a Modern Redo Without Scrapping the Cabinets
Take it from this homeowner: In a kitchen redo, one of the most important steps in painting your cabinets is the prep work so they're nice and smooth. Also important? Splurging on high-quality finishes here and there.
May 29, 2022
B&A: A Red Wallpapered Spare Room Gets a Total Transformation for Under $3,000
The new wall treatment looks high-end and makes the whole room feel more soothing.
May 28, 2022
Before and After: A $70 Paint and Stencil Redo Totally Revives a Tired Dresser
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The revamped piece has a bone inlay look for less.
May 26, 2022
B&A: Painting the Cabinets in This Kitchen Made Everything Look New Again
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There are three great cabinet painting tips in this redo by Drew Scott of Lone Fox Home.
May 25, 2022
Two Creatives Personalized a Blank New Build With Marvelous Modern Millwork
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Jeff and Emily Daws have combined their creative fields — textile design and woodworking — to create a one-of-a-kind home out of a blank slate new build.
May 25, 2022
This Oakland Home Is an Homage to Beautiful, Natural Wood
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Where are all my natural-wood enthusiasts? Aleksandra Zee and Antrom Kury, artists and woodworkers, live in this rental house that showcases the beauty of warm wood tones and terrific natural textures.
May 24, 2022
Before and After: A Grimy Outdoor Wall Gets a Beautiful Summer-Ready Redo
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A pro painter completed this project for his own home, and he's got tips to share.
May 23, 2022
Before and After: This Sleek Bathroom Redo Has the Coolest Houndstooth Flooring
Black and white doesn't have to be boring, and these tiles are here to prove it.
May 22, 2022
B&A: A $600 DIY Adds Function and Style to a Blank Wall Beside the Stairs
The once unused space is now an organized drop spot right at the home's entryway.
May 21, 2022
B&A: Small Changes Work Together to Transform a Basic Bedroom for $650
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New light fixtures, a new ceiling treatment, new curtains, and more all help to spruce up this space.
May 20, 2022
B&A: A Plain Attic Space Becomes a Cute and Cozy Lounge for Movie Nights
From the cushy seating to the warm color palette, every part of this new hangout spot is inviting.
May 19, 2022
B&A: A Coffee Table Headed for the Dumpster Looks Shiny & New Again for Just $10
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"I asked my neighbor why was he throwing it out, and he said it was just old and worn," this DIYer says. "I saw a table that I could restore."
May 18, 2022
B&A: An "Awful" '80s Bookshelf Gets a Scandi-Style Upgrade Using IKEA Shelves
This reading corner revamp features a genius IKEA solution.
May 14, 2022
B&A: A "Blank, Empty, Sad" Spot Beside the Stairs Becomes a Major Design Moment
A designer added texture and artwork with special meaning behind it to a blank canvas spot in her home.
May 13, 2022
This Family’s Florida Home is Drenched in Bright Colors, Murals, and Disco Balls
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Designer Kelly Bach is the owner of RetroBabeCo, and found her current home in 2018. She shares the Florida house with husband, Nate, sons, Kalani and Keanu, and three chihuahuas: Lola, Hobie, and Mookie.
May 13, 2022
B&A: Flipping the Layout of This '90s Kitchen Made It Way More Spacious
The kitchen feels much more modern and open now, thanks to losing a wall and adding in a bolder new cabinet color.
May 12, 2022
B&A: A Color-Overload Bathroom from the '90s Gets a Calming, Beach-Inspired Redo
A simpler color palette and other swaps help this bathroom feel way bigger, even with the same footprint.
May 11, 2022
B&A: A Tiny 1945 Galley Kitchen Gets a Luxe-Looking, Space-Maximizing Redo
Discounted secondhand cabinets came to the rescue in this stylish kitchen makeover.
May 9, 2022
B&A: A Cluttered Corner Becomes a Cute and Functional Kitchenette for Just $580
A mother-daughter duo completed this budget-savvy redo together.
May 8, 2022
Before and After: A Cozy $485 Redo for a 1980s-Era "Ugly Eyesore" Bathroom
A mix of new buys and vintage finds help make this bathroom feel warm and welcoming.
May 7, 2022