Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

This designer used several simple go-tos for making a room feel airier and lighter.

Take it from this serial kitchen renovator.

You never know what's hiding behind your walls until it's demo time!

"Gosh, it's so hard to pick one thing that I love most," this homeowner says of the after. "I just love how the space feels. It is calming, bright, modern, minimal, and it makes me happy every time I walk into it."

Your next bathroom or kitchen remodel will look *that* much better.

By painting the walls, the whole room looks more vibrant, this homeowner says. Thrifted finds help to maintain a cozy feel throughout.

These homeowners were ready for something a little more colorful (and luxe!)

It has nothing to do with cutting corners.

This might give you pause.

Before you leap into your kitchen or bathroom renovation, it pays to know the basics. When it comes to regular square or rectangular tiles, nearly every pattern can be boiled down to these five basic models. From here, you can begin to play with angles, alternating designs, and other treatments that will add dimension and lots and lots of interest. And for further inspiration, Nancy put together a great round-up of some creative subway tile installation ideas.

You've probably never seen this popular DIY material used as a backsplash before, but it totally works.

With help from the pros, a DIYer transformed a blank space for $9,600.

A new homeowner asked the Home Improvement subreddit for advice and got hundreds of responses

Taking before-and-after images helped a renovator stay grounded.

If you are anything like me, you often look at your living room and wonder when you are going to get around to making those updates you keep talking about. If that’s the case, let this roundup of Apartment Therapy’s makeover projects inspire you to take up the cause, even if it’s a little bit at a time. 1. Ferren and her husband started with the goal of brightening their space and spent the next year gradually replacing items with pieces that were more to their taste. 2.

Now, it's historic AND bold. It sets the tone for the rest of the jewel-toned home.

This homeowner calls her kitchen reno's style "modern eclectic." Her tile, color, counter, and floor choices work great together.

“I think anyone can do a renovation like ours.”

Revamping the exposed brick and the fireplace rescued this living room from its dark motel room roots.

A Los Angeles couple concealed an eyesore using a clever find from IKEA.

Working with the big stuff that was already in place helped this savvy homeowner create her dream bathroom for a lot less.

According to a California real estate agent.

The "after" is a little airy, a little rustic, and very striking.

Space-defining DIYs and savvy secondhand shopping went a long way in this redo.

This bathroom went from bright red to more serene and Mediterranean-inspired.

Rarely can you take on a renovation that addresses everything all at once.

The bathroom is a great place to start when it comes to making changes to your home as you grow older.

2022 has been the year of the built-in, and these 11 are the most impressive we've seen.

One clever fix: a wall-mounted drying rack.

These homeowners saved thousands on their vanity by DIYing it.

Read up before you install one of these.

You keep hearing about it; find out what everyone's talking about.

Pros and cons for these trendy surfaces.

Neutral color scheme and retro-inspired details for the win.

But which is better?

A cautionary tale.

You might just be wasting your time.

The best part? The whole redo is renter-friendly.

With school starting, lots of leases renewing or expiring, and both green leaves and warm weather beginning to fade, September marks a time of change for many. That’s why it’s especially fitting that it’s Transformation Month on Apartment Therapy. Throughout the whole month, we’ll be taking a closer look at shifts big and small, from tiny tweaks to major renovations to personal routine changes.We’re kicking things off with the BIG changes.

Some snazzy wallpaper and new paint do a lot to make this kitchen feel bigger and more inviting.

"If there’s anything that you should invest in, it should be your home and where you live," she says.

"Rental Redo" host Keyanna Brown suggests that it's always worth it to ask your landlord about renovations.

Flat-pack furniture or bespoke built-ins? In this redo, it's hard to tell.

This kitchen redo is packed with plenty of small space inspiration.

Would you restore the former indoor pool?

This workhorse space got an overhaul that's lots more welcoming.

A 9-year-old's new bedroom receives a very pink renovation.

Painting and peeling up the old linoleum made a major difference in this redo.

It's better to know exactly what you're getting into.

They might not be worth the effort.

Goodbye kids, hello home office.

There are so many glam accents packed into just 58 square feet.

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.

"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."

With some budget-friendly, big-impact solutions!

This part-DIY, part-pro reno made the most of a teeny galley kitchen.

From big box to bespoke, these nightstands get an ultra-colorful and patterned redo.

The tile design in the tub surround is just one of many highlights.

This complete basement overhaul was a three-year labor of love.

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."

Want to give your bathroom a new look this summer? Read this first for advice homeowners wish they'd known before embarking on their own bathroom remodels.