Before: Stacked washer/dryer in corner of laundry room
B&A: This $450 Laundry Room Redo Includes 6 Seriously Impressive DIYs
One highlight? The bold stenciled statement wall.
May 6, 2022
This Home Has a High-End Look on a Budget With DIYs, Hand-Painted Murals & More
“Growing up I spent Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and so many other holidays in this house,” April describes of this house, which was once owned by her grandparents! Now she and her husband Joe are making this house their own.
May 6, 2022
A Young Family’s Home Is Full of Facebook Marketplace Finds and Clever DIYs
Kelby Mayberry and her husband, an active duty member of the military, share their home, this 1,300-square-foot rental duplex, with their two young kids and their pets. They've thrifted and DIYed a lot of elements in the home for a budget-friendly and stylish space.
May 5, 2022
B&A: A Practical $700 Hallway-Turned-Home Office Created with an IKEA PAX
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A weeklong project created by best friends.
May 4, 2022
Before and After: A Bright, Botanical Redo Modernizes a Dim Hallway
This homeowner brought plant-filled atrium vibes to a small-but-often-used space in his house.
May 3, 2022
B&A: A Southwestern-Style Living Room Redo Lovingly Restores a Cracked Fireplace
This little New Mexico home had "gorgeous, classic bones," its owner says.
May 2, 2022
B&A: A Boho-Glam Patio Redo Includes a DIY Chandelier, Succulent Wall, and More
HOME PROJECTS
"I have always dreamt about having a beautiful backyard that feels like an oasis," this DIYer says. See how she made it happen.
Apr 29, 2022
A 1960s German House Is Delightfully Decorated in 1970s Colors and Patterns
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This house was renovated twice since it was built in the 1960s, and when Doro and Jürgen moved in, the couple had a clear idea of how they wanted to change the house to suit their style.
Apr 28, 2022
B&A: A Colorful, Beachy Bathroom Redo Keeps Its Original Pink Tiles from 1954
HOME PROJECTS
From the frilly 1950s to a colorful '80s Miami vibe.
Apr 26, 2022
An English Cottage's Interior Is Inspired by Retro '60s Design & Cheerful Color
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Former graphic designer Siân currently works in the NHS as a Mental Health Practitioner, and says that making home personal is incredibly important for mental health and overall well being.
Apr 26, 2022
B&A: A Laundry Room with Wire Shelving Gets a Cozy, Functional $500 Upgrade
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DIYer Karen Sloan added form and function over a six-week project.
Apr 25, 2022
B&A: A 1954 Kitchen Keeps Its Checkerboard Floors But Adds Chic IKEA Cabinetry
"Real estate agents cannot tell that this is an IKEA kitchen and refer to it as 'very luxurious'" this homeowner says.
Apr 24, 2022
B&A: A Gray Builder-Grade Bathroom Gets a Luxe-Looking Overhaul for $5,300
HOME PROJECTS
The new tile shower is a total game-changer.
Apr 23, 2022
B&A: This Louisiana House Was Modernized But Kept All Its Historic Charm
Lauren and Dustin say this house, built in 1902, hadn't been updated since the '70s and '80s. The couple spent just over a year on interior renovations, modernizing the outdated space but preserving and honoring much of the historic home's charming architectural features.
Apr 22, 2022
A Historic Detroit House Has an All-Black Kitchen, Marvelous Marble, and More
Hilary and Doug share a love of design, fashion, and art, and filled this large house in Detroit, built in the 1930s by George McKnight, with all three when they renovated it for themselves and their two kids, Haze and Sway.
Apr 21, 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 Small Canadian Cottage Shows How Serene a Monochromatic Palette Can Be
Interior designer and TV host Camille Charland and husband Jeffrey did all the work themselves on their “English cottage meets Nordic countryside" 650-square-foot space they live in part time with their baby and two dogs.
Apr 20, 2022
A Berlin House Is Bold, Colorful, Avant-Garde, and Full of Fun Murals
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Murals and custom furniture have become a central aspect of all Megan's designs. "I’m always planning projects that require furniture or lighting that either don’t exist or I am unwilling to buy; building my own customizations (furniture, lighting, etc.) has helped me put a home together that really isn’t like any other."
Apr 20, 2022
This Colorful, Creative UK Home Has a Pretty Perfect Retro-Style Plywood Kitchen
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Jo's biggest love is mid-century furniture, adoring the sleek styles that still look modern to this day. This love extended to kitchen design, where she worked with the company Plykea to create retro-looking plywood kitchen cupboards.
Apr 19, 2022
This Pink, Passive Solar ADU Is Made of Straw Bales
Allison Green and Dan Theriault built this small post and beam, passive solar, straw bale ADU on their property in Boise, Idaho... and it's as gorgeous as it is sustainable!
Apr 18, 2022
B&A: An $800 Closet-Turned-Nursery Proves the Powerful Potential of Small Spaces
It's packed with DIYs and great small-space IKEA finds.
Apr 17, 2022
Before and After: A $130 Project Helps Make a Bland Bedroom Layered and Cozy
This DIYer wanted to try this wall accent after seeing it on social media, and she was surprised by how easy it was to pull off.
Apr 15, 2022
B&A: A Moldy '90s Bathroom Gets a Luxe Redo with a Bonus Laundry Space
This professional bathroom redo includes great advice for seeking out the pros and living with ongoing construction.
Apr 13, 2022
B&A: An Uninspiring White Kitchen Gets a Cheery Southwestern-Style Makeover
HOME PROJECTS
The new terracotta-and-blue color scheme is like instant sunshine.
Apr 12, 2022
A New Jersey Rental Has a Stunning Vaulted Ceiling & Enviable Vintage Sectional
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Cherisse, an interior designer and real estate agent, shares this 1200-square-foot rental house with her husband, Dean, and son, Beau.
Apr 12, 2022
B&A: This $2,300 Living Room Makeover Features a Gorgeous Brick Fireplace Redo
HOME PROJECTS
The homeowners kept their budget under $2,300 by selling their old furniture, sourcing budget-friendly new finds, and doing some of the work themselves.
Apr 11, 2022
This Denver Rental Is a Cool Mix of Post Modern, 1980s, and Art Deco Styles
Alyssa says her home is a mix of Post Modern, Eclectic, Danish Pastel, '80s Miami, and Art Deco styles. And 95 percent of her vintage finds were found on Facebook Marketplace!
Apr 11, 2022
B&A: A $7 Thrifted Cabinet Gets a Gorgeous Floral-Themed New Look for $200
This sad-looking cabinet got a delicate and sophisticated makeover.
Apr 9, 2022
B&A: Thrifty DIYs Turn an Empty Kitchen Corner into a Prep Space for $1,000
This once-useless kitchen corner now has a new purpose.
Apr 8, 2022
This Family's 1973 Rental House Is a Colorful Homage to Mid-Century Modern Style
Anna decorated her family's large rental house on a budget, thrifting almost everything but plants. One of the biggest splurges was actually an IKEA rug, which proves how affordably the whole house was furnished!
Apr 8, 2022
B&A: A "Complete Eyesore Stuck in the '90s" Bathroom Gets a Stylish, $1,000 Redo
The project only took one week.
Apr 7, 2022
B&A: A Basic Office Space Gets a Luxe-Looking Redo That's Actually IKEA
HOME PROJECTS
Those custom-looking built-ins are IKEA shelves totaling about $1000.
Apr 7, 2022
A Bungalow Celebrates the '70s With Brown and Orange Colors & Groovy Floral Sofa
Rachel, who runs the popular retro-inspired home Instagram account @bungalow_fifty8, wasn't necessarily looking for a new house, but when she came across this two-bedroom 1950s-era bungalow with a big garden, she and her partner took on the project of turning it into a home.
Apr 6, 2022
This '70s Boho Cabin Escape Is Nestled in the California Redwoods
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Homeowner Nancy Revis was born in the early '70s and LOVES '70s style, so she fills this cabin with secondhand '70s-style finds and reupholstered furniture.
Apr 5, 2022
A 1957 Mid-Century Modern House Is Bursting with Plants, MCM Pieces & Cute Pets
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When Madison and her fiancé first toured their home, it was in rough shape. With a little TLC, they were able to bring it back to life with vintage pieces they love, along with a few contemporary pieces mixed in.
Apr 4, 2022
B&A: A Cramped Kitchen Gets a More Practical Layout — & an Updated Look to Match
Overhauling the layout in this kitchen made it much more user-friendly.
Apr 3, 2022
B&A: A $400 DIY Turns an Impractical Hall Closet into a Stunning Statement Piece
This project is the ultimate cross between style and function.
Apr 2, 2022
A 1956 Mid-Century House Was Designed for the Senses With Color and Texture
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When Lindsey Hunt was diagnosed with Ménière's disease, she began a journey to find balance, surrounding herself with healing color and texture.
Apr 1, 2022
Before and After: A Shabby Living Room Gets an Old-Meets-New Makeover
This savvy DIYer used bright colors and cozy textures to bring life back to her living room.
Mar 30, 2022
This Financial Planner's Historic Home Mixes Original Details & Modern Updates
Danielle Nava is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and the co-owner and vice president of Toujours Planning. She lives in a stunning historic house she shares with her husband, Andrés, their adorable twin daughters, and their cats, Niko and Ludo.
Mar 30, 2022
Before and After: A Dated Kitchen Gets a Dramatic Purple-Toned Redo for $3,125
The bold paint color makes the kitchen look super sophisticated.
Mar 29, 2022
Every Room in This Spanish-Style California House Is a Fun Color
"I think that every room in my house is a different color — pink, yellow, green, red —  and they all go together," PR and marketing firm owner Nicole Balin says.
Mar 29, 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
B&A: An Impractical Bathroom Gets a Bold-Yet-Functional $500 Refresh
"The room felt cold and was lacking any style or personality," this renter says of her builder-grade bathroom before. Now, with a fresh coat of a bold paint color, it's personality-packed.
Mar 27, 2022
A Cozy Pacific Northwest 1900s Home Has the Most Gorgeous Wood Shiplap Walls
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When Missy dahl and her husband, Danny, moved into their Washington home built in 1914, they made sure to keep the historical wooden shiplapping and crown molding.
Mar 25, 2022
This Singer and Songwriter's Colorful House Is the Perfect Place to Make Music
Raquel Lily is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and online content creator, and she released her debut full-length album, "Fixations," in early March. She lives in this colorful, musical house in Atlanta.
Mar 23, 2022
This Home Stager's Hip House Is Packed with Pattern, Color & Lots of Decor Ideas
Francesca owns Francesca Grace Home, a home staging and interior designer company, and her California Craftsman in Los Angeles’ Silver Lake neighborhood is full of vintage furnishings, modern lines, bold colors, and energetic patterns.
Mar 22, 2022
B&A: Revamping This Bathroom's Lousy Layout Allows for a Stunning Transformation
The new bathroom's beautiful, but also so much more functional.
Mar 21, 2022
Before and After: A 1911 Entryway Refresh Has Great Tips for Hanging Artwork
"The before was really 50 shades of beige — very uninspired!" this homeowner says. Her colorful refresh has great artwork and tips for hanging it.
Mar 20, 2022
Before and After: A Boring '90s Powder Room Is Now Unrecognizably Chic
It's all thanks to added paneling, new brass accents, and a soft green paint selection.
Mar 19, 2022
A Joyful, Colorful Miami House Was Decorated on a Budget With Stencils and Paint
Sarah Coleman and her partner had to decorate their Miami house on a very small budget. "Everything we did was stencils and paint because it was the most affordable option. I wanted the gorgeous wallpapers and new shiny fixtures, but we had to do everything little by little and do it creatively, so we weren’t broke all of the time!"
Mar 18, 2022
A Tudor Style House Mixes Old and New in a Way That's Charming and Timeless
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Stefanie Turner's grand millennial house in Michigan offers a timeless twist on a historic home. The house has been in her husband's family for years, and she was able to turn it into a unique classic.
Mar 18, 2022
B&A: A Beautiful Black and White Galley Kitchen for $7,000 — Appliances Included
"You can do big things with a small budget!" this homeowner says of her 100% DIYed new kitchen.
Mar 17, 2022
A Blank Modular House Now Has Color & Character Thanks to Paint & Wallpaper
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Jess Curtis and her family have brought life and color to their self-defined "Frankenhome" that was built in two different parts. "Modular houses have their benefits (well-built, cheaper), but they do not have the character that older stick-built houses have," she writes. "Therefore, I set out to make our home beautiful and special through the magic of paint, wallpaper, furniture, and decor."
Mar 17, 2022
B&A: A $130 DIY Turns an IKEA HEMNES Shoe Cabinet into a Sophisticated Console
"People can’t believe it’s IKEA," this DIYer says of her expensive-looking "after."
Mar 16, 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 Small, Windowless Bathroom Feels Much Brighter After Simple Changes
This redo's full of room-brightening tips worth stealing.
Mar 14, 2022
B&A: A $25 DIY Gives a Beat-Up Dresser a Fresh Modern-Meets-Vintage Look
HOME PROJECTS
See how this woodworking DIYer created a totally new silhouette by bending wood around an existing set of drawers.
Mar 12, 2022
B&A: A Neutral Nursery Gets a Bold, Colorful Big Kid Look with a $600 Refresh
The project includes an easy IKEA desk hack and a great artwork-displaying idea.
Mar 11, 2022
A Family's Michigan Home Is Filled With Colorful Murals, Cool Art, and More
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Jacqueline and her husband moved into this home to give their son a space to explore his artistic creativity. With art pieces created by friends and family, they've created an artsy paradise for themselves.
Mar 11, 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: IKEA Hack Built-Ins Bring New Life to a Family Room for Just $800
IKEA GERSBY bookshelves become custom-looking shelving in this room-transforming, one-wall redo.
Mar 9, 2022
Before and After: A Boho Blue Entryway Gets an Easy Style Switch-Up
Blue walls become vintage green in this entryway redo.
Mar 8, 2022
Before and After: An Old Yellowed Bathroom Gets a $900, DIY-Packed Makeover
This bathroom has the ultimate DIY solutions for concealing ugly tile.
Mar 7, 2022
B&A: A “Dark, Muddy, & Uninspiring” Living Room Is Now Filled with Vibrant Color
The new color combos in the "after" are bold and unexpected but well-reasoned and well-executed.
Mar 5, 2022
A 660-Square-Foot 1969 California Cabin Has Stunning Wood Ceilings & Warm Vibes
This family of five's vacation cabin is located among beautiful pine trees. "Great forest treetop views from the front deck are the epitome of relaxation."
Mar 3, 2022
B&A: A $3,000 Tiny Bathroom Redo Squeezes in a New Shower, Toilet, and a Vanity
HOME PROJECTS
The "before" bathroom was formerly used as a dormitory bathroom, if you can believe it. (And based on the pictures, you probably can.)
Mar 2, 2022
B&A: A Tiny, Dated Kitchen Gets a Layout Overhaul in Fresh Black-and-White
Despite knocking down a wall that changes everything about the space, this kitchen reno preserves its existing paneling and windows.
Mar 1, 2022
B&A: A $1,365 Totally Custom Bedroom Redo Has the Coolest Floating Nightstands
There's a dreamy DIY accent wall, too.
Feb 28, 2022
B&A: A Dated Kitchen Majorly Ups Its Storage with IKEA Cabinets That Look Custom
Goodbye, soffits. Hello, custom-looking kitchen for less.
Feb 27, 2022
B&A: A Creative Mix of IKEA Shelves Ups the Functionality of a Cozy Reading Nook
"I love that all our books found their place," this renter says of the "After."
Feb 26, 2022
B&A: A "Jungle of Weeds & Webs" Becomes a Beautiful Backyard in Time for Spring
"It had never been landscaped previously," this homeowner says of her overgrown backyard. Now, it's well-manicured with great spots for entertaining.
Feb 25, 2022