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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.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
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.
Sarah Everett
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.
Sarah Everett
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.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
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.
Adrienne Breaux
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.
Marisa Vitale
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.
Savannah West
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.
Sarah Everett
Mar 20, 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!"
Adrienne Breaux
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.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 18, 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."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 17, 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.
Sarah Everett
Mar 15, 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.
Sarah Everett
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.
Sarah Everett
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.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 11, 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.
Sarah Everett
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.
Sarah Everett
Mar 8, 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."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
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.)
Sarah Everett
Mar 2, 2022
B&A: A $1,365 Totally Custom Bedroom Redo Has the Coolest Floating Nightstands
There's a dreamy DIY accent wall, too.
Sarah Everett
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.
Sarah Everett
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."
Sarah Everett
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.
Sarah Everett
Feb 25, 2022
This Belgian Architect's MCM Home Has Very Few Doors and Tons of Cool Sculptures
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David Bulckaen, an architect himself, honors the work of the home's original architect in his three-story Belgian house.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 25, 2022
B&A: This Energizing Living Room Redo Features a Wall of IKEA-Hacked Built-Ins
The bold library wall is a bookworm's fantasy.
Savannah West
Feb 24, 2022
An 1800s "Maximalist Disco Cottage" Is Furnished with Upcycled Secondhand Finds
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The renter of this colorful, charming place says anyone can be "a design diva" – even on a budget. Her stylish finds (all under $100) certainly prove it.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 24, 2022
A Colorful, Cottage-Like Home in Michigan Has Great Art and Glam Accents
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Any advice for creating a home you love? "Fill it with things that are meaningful, sentimental, and just plain fun!"
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 18, 2022
B&A: A Boring Basement Bedroom Gets a $2,000 Old-World-Inspired Redo
Smart DIY projects starting at just $20 made a big difference in this bedroom makeover.
Sarah Everett
Feb 16, 2022
B&A: A New Color Scheme Brings Out the Best in This Modern Farmhouse Bathroom
The existing beadboard feels totally new in the "after" — and so do those one dingy-looking floors.
Sarah Everett
Feb 15, 2022
B&A: A Moldy, Carpeted 1996 Bathroom Gets a Fresh Redo with Classic Style
HOME PROJECTS
"We made the dream of a bright, light bathroom come true," the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Feb 12, 2022
B&A: DIY Wood Projects Give a Small Kitchen a Custom, Modern Look
The entire redo cost $1,000 and took nine weeks to complete.
Sarah Everett
Feb 11, 2022
A Warm and Window-Filled Oakland Home Was Furnished With Vintage, Budget Finds
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"Without a designer budget, I relied on estate sales, local vintage sellers, and good old Craigslist," homeowner Cindy Ngo says about decorating her space. She became so savvy at finding designer dupes for less that she started her own company, Ink + Porcelain.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 11, 2022
An Artist's Utah Home Is a "Moody Kaleidoscope" of Color, Pattern, and Paintings
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Illustrator Adriana Vawdrey's house is a "living sketchbook" and creative experiment.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 10, 2022
B&A: An Untouched 1980s Laundry Room Gets a Lively 2-Day, $100 Refresh
It's a totally impressive transformation for just two days of work.
Sarah Everett
Feb 9, 2022
B&A: $1,500 Takes an "Empty and Cold" Dining Room to Warm and Layered Perfection
This homeowner's DIY skills take her dining area from builder-grade to breathtaking.
Sarah Everett
Feb 8, 2022
A Renovated Detroit House Has Some of the Most Gorgeous Marble in the Kitchen
Inspired by spaces within Europe like in France, Denmark, or Italy, Stephen and Christina's entire home has been gorgeously remodeled.
Diana Paulson
Feb 4, 2022
B&A: A $600 Laundry Room Features a Brilliant Hack for Transforming Ugly Sinks
If you have an ugly utility sink at home, bookmark this redo.
Megan Baker Detloff
Feb 3, 2022
Before and After: A Catchall Storage Space Becomes a Sweet Nursery for $1,000
This in-between space is now reaching its full potential.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 31, 2022
A Pennsylvania Farmhouse Has Cozy Fireplaces, Log Cabin Walls, and Lots of Light
Amanda and Dan moved from California to Pennsylvania in April 2020, eventually buying this farmhouse with lots of architectural character.
Carina Romano
Jan 31, 2022
B&A: A Boring Basement Gets a Jaw-Dropping, Kid-Friendly Redo Full of Whimsy
The after is an explosion of color, pattern, and imagination.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 30, 2022
Actress Hayley Orrantia's Home Is Packed With Envy-Inducing Nods to Nature
Actress Hayley Orrantia, who is also a singer and songwriter, loves interior design, and also buys, flips, and renovates homes alongside her father in Nashville, Tennessee.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 28, 2022
This Pro Organizer's Philosophy on Tidying AND Home Are Refreshingly Realistic
Professional Organizer House Tour
Nonnahs focuses on keeping her home — which she shares with her husband and kids — tidy and lived in, not perfect. Her company, Get Organized Already!, emphasizes personal comfort and living with different tidiness types.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 27, 2022
A Pro Organizer's Home Has Inspiringly Clutter-Free Cabinets, Closets and More
Name: Janelle Williams, husband Darrell Williams, and three children ages 19, 16, and 11 Location: Annapolis, MarylandSize: 2600 square feet Type of Home: Single Family HouseYears lived in: 5 years, ownedStarting the year off by touring the homes (and drawers, pantries, closets, and more behind-the-scenes spots) of professional organizers, small space dwellers, and other design experts has become a tradition on Apartment Therapy.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 25, 2022
This Minimalist, All-Neutral House Has a Stunning Matte Black Kitchen
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Homeowners Jennifer and Calvin recently expanded their kitchen, and the payoff was big: Sleek black cabinetry, moody black hex tile, banquette seating, all drenched in light from the newly added windows? Yes please.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 25, 2022
B&A: Smart, Simple Swaps Make a "Dark and Drab" Laundry Room Feel Big and Bright
HOME PROJECTS
"It didn’t take a lot of effort to create such a noticeable change," this homeowner, pro organizer, and near-constant laundry-doer says.
Sarah Everett
Jan 24, 2022
B&A: A Luxe Home Office Redo Full of Smart Upcycles and Clever Hacks
The after boasts executive-level style.
Savannah West
Jan 23, 2022
A Pro Organizer's House Is Comfortable & Calm Thanks to Neutrals & Tidy Storage
Thanks to a lot of creams, natural stone, natural wood, indoor plants, and organized spaces, Michele Vig's tidy home has an overall feel of being calm, cozy, and peaceful.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 21, 2022
B&A: A 1980s Bathroom Ditches the Yellow But Stays Bright and Cheery for $800
The whole family helped with this renovation!
Sarah Everett
Jan 20, 2022
A Custom New Orleans Shotgun Conversion Has Tons of Reclaimed Wood Elements
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Anthony Cane, the mastermind behind this simple-yet-genius converted shotgun house lives in one half and rents out the other half. His favorite part is the loft bedroom, which feels (and looks) a bit like a treehouse.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 20, 2022
This Pro Organizer's Neat Home Is Inspired by Her Family’s Afro-Caribbean Roots
Jennifer is a part-time nursing professor and the full-time CEO/lead professional organizer for organizing company, Organized by Jen D. She shares this San Diego home with her husband, Tony, sons Alton, Aiden, and Sean, and pets.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 17, 2022
This "Modern Eclectic Southwestern Desert Oasis" Reflects Its Landscape
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The surroundings of this Arizona home look a little bit like Mars, its owners say, and the reddish orange desert inspired the Southwestern-meets-modern design choices on the inside.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 17, 2022
B&A: A Bright "Margaritaville" Kitchen Gets a Luxe Nature-Inspired Makeover
A layout tweak and a big color change totally transform this kitchen.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 15, 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
A Creative Couple's Rental Boasts Bold Wall Colors, Pattern & Vintage Finds
Ashley Molesso and Chess Needham run Ash + Chess, a queer and trans owned stationery and art company. And they added tons of personality to this rental house in Richmond they lived in for two years.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 13, 2022
A 1915 Craftsman Home Has Great Built-Ins and Vintage Knick-Knacks to Fill Them
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This owner of this historic home wonderfully blends old and new. She says when decorating a historic home, you should keep a running list of items you’re looking for — and measurements: "You never know when you’ll stumble across the perfect fit."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
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
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 $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
The Author of "Minimalista" Lives in an Inspiringly Organized Craftsman
Professional Organizer Home Tour
Professional organizer Shira Gill's definition of minimalism is "not about deprivation or scarcity, but rather, defining what is essential and meaningful to you, and then stripping away the clutter and distraction that stands in the way."
Adrienne Breaux
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 & After: A Luxe Revamp Transforms a Dated Bathroom into a Modern Oasis
Small touches, like a brass sconce and gold mantel mirror, create the perfect blend of vintage and modern.
Emma Diehl
Dec 30, 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 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
A Colorful, Moody, Layered Tennessee Home Is Adorably Decked for the Holidays
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Designer Katherine Thewlis' ranch-style home has charming vintage decor and some unique tree-decorating ideas you'll want to steal.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 23, 2021
A Family's NJ Home Was Rescued from the '90s — Every Room Is Packed with Style
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Homeowner Sandy Jandu describes her home's style as "Escaping the '90s." She explains: "It's a three-bedroom builder-grade from the 1990s, chock-full of 45-degree angled halls and nooks to nowhere. We have worked our tails off to bring it to life, and while our home has a ways to go, it feels like OURS."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
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
B&A: An Unlivable 675-Square-Foot Pittsburgh House Has Been Totally Transformed
The finished result features mirrored tiles in the kitchen, transparent closet doors, and other unique ideas.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 17, 2021
B&A: An $8,000 Kitchen Redo Kept the Cabinets, But Lost the Dark and Dated Vibe
The natural wood shines in its new surroundings.
Sarah Everett
Dec 16, 2021
Art and Stories Fill the Walls of This Shared Philadelphia Rental Rowhome
Lots of furniture in Tiffany, Joseph, and Ashley's rental rowhome is salvaged, found, or antiqued.
Carina Romano
Dec 14, 2021