Renovating & Remodeling Skills & How Tos

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B&A: New Cabinets and Counters Give This ’60s Kitchen Its Groove Back

Home Projects

You’ve heard of mid-century modern, but have you heard of modern-meets-mid-century? This kitchen redo is inspired by the ’60s but fit and functional for the 2020s.

Sarah Everett

May 22, 2023

3 Kitchen Reno Lessons I Learned the Hard Way, So You Don’t Have To

Home Projects

Learn from my mistakes to save yourself a headache.

Dana McMahan

May 21, 2023

B&A: This Blank Apartment Entryway Is Unrecognizable After a Daring Redo

Home Projects

Are entryways the new powder rooms? (Which is to say, the new secret spots to go bold and create a jewel box within your home?) This entryway redo suggests yes!

Sarah Everett

May 20, 2023

This TikToker’s Stairs Have the Best Hidden Storage Solution

If you’re looking to free up space at home, this hack is literally a step in the right direction.

Inigo Del Castillo

May 18, 2023

B&A: A Muddy Lawn Gets a Full Redo with Room for Gardening, Dining, and More

Home Projects

The falling-down fence and mushy ground spots had to go.

Megan Baker Detloff

May 13, 2023

B&A: A Bare Yard Gets a Smart Redo with Separate Zones for Everything

Home Projects

These homeowners daydreamed about all the cool things they could do with their ample space.

Sarah Everett

May 10, 2023

B&A: This Glam Bedroom Redo Features a One-of-a-Kind Ceiling Mural

Home Projects

The before was too empty to feel like someone really lived there.

Sarah Everett

May 9, 2023

B&A: A Designer Takes a Bathroom from ‘90s Sad to Mid-Century Rad

It’s all in the details!

Danielle Blundell

May 6, 2023

B&A: A Blah 200-Square-Foot Studio Gets a Dreamy Travel-Inspired Makeover

Home Projects

This tiny studio’s bedroom and living area started out dingy, but with some fresh paint and furniture it’s totally unrecognizable.

Dana McMahan

May 5, 2023

The Unexpected Way I Reused My Old Kitchen Cabinets After Renovating

Real Estate

I have more storage than ever.

Shifrah Combiths

May 1, 2023

B&A: A Dated Bathroom Gets a Luxe, Island-Inspired Designer Glow-Up

Style

It’s inspired by a Stevie Wonder song, y’all!

Danielle Blundell

Apr 29, 2023

B&A: A Bland Kitchen’s Vibrant Redo Features One of 2023’s Hottest Colors

Home Projects

The color combo makes this kitchen feel extra inviting.

Megan Baker Detloff

Apr 26, 2023

Watch This TikToker Turn Their Basement into a Vintage-Style Speakeasy

Some turn their basements into home gyms or entertainment rooms, but this couple went above and beyond.

Olivia Harvey

Apr 26, 2023

B&A: A Clever IKEA Hack Makes This Open Entryway Much More Practical

This smart entryway redo is from YouTuber Alexandra Gater’s first book — and she gave Apartment Therapy an exclusive look at the project.

Kelly Dawson

Apr 25, 2023

6 Renovations That Didn’t Have a Great ROI, According to Homeowners

Real Estate

And whether they’d do it over again.

Heather Bien

Apr 25, 2023

This TikTok Reno Idea Is for Anyone Who Hates Looking at a Shampoo Niche

News

It’s a clever way to get products out of sight.

Laura Drummond

Apr 24, 2023

Before and After: This Patio Redo Features a Cheery Color Combo That Screams “Summer”

Home Projects

If you want to revive a tired outdoor space, paint is the way to go.

Sarah Everett

Apr 23, 2023

5 Unexpected Places to Use Tile in Your Home to Increase Its Value

Real Estate

Granite countertops and carpeted floors can take a back seat.

Jamie Gold

Apr 23, 2023

B&A: A Plain Spare Room Transforms into a “Disco Cocoon” Media Lounge

Home Projects

The new space is a grown-up secret clubhouse that goes all-out with bold design.

Kelly Dawson

Apr 21, 2023

B&A: A 1924 Sears Kit Living Room Gets a Respectful Redo Full of Charm

Home Projects

This home was part of a Sears catalog kit, and many of its original features can be seen in the living room today.

Sarah Everett

Apr 18, 2023

B&A: A Daring Paint Job and Fresh Tile Revive This Tiny, Tired Kitchen

Home Projects

The new kitchen feels a lot more inviting.

Dana McMahan

Apr 17, 2023

Before and After: A 1980s Living Room’s Redo Makes Dated Mirror Walls Look Fresh

Home Projects

See how a blah beige living room gets a glam glow-up that’s both trendy and timeless.

Sarah Everett

Apr 12, 2023

See How a Home Stager Turned a Sparse Loft into a Sophisticated Space

Real Estate

It went from “college bohemian” to sleek city co-op.

Heather Bien

Apr 10, 2023

The Spring 2023 One Room Challenge Is Live — Here’s What You Need to Know

Home Projects

If you’re itching to take on a home project, this is the perfect way to do it.

Megan Baker Detloff

Apr 8, 2023

B&A: A Geometric Wood Accent Wall Livens Up a Blank White Living Room for $450

Home Projects

These homeowners “wanted something moody, modern and something no one else had.”

Sarah Everett

Apr 3, 2023

Forget Thrift Stores — This Hidden Gem Has All the Best Old-School Home Decor

Home Projects

If you want to give your home some extra character, you need to be shopping salvage. Here’s how.

Dana McMahan

Mar 29, 2023

This Family Discovered a 1970s Conversation Pit While Renovating Their Living Room

They found a “hidden treasure.”

Inigo Del Castillo

Mar 27, 2023

B&A: A Bland Entryway’s $750 Transformation Features Colorful Tiles From Travel

A DIY that's part souvenir and part statement piece.

Meg St-Esprit

Mar 25, 2023

These Homeowners Found a 300-Year-Old Well In Their Kitchen During a Renovation

You never know what you'll find in your next home renovation.

Olivia Harvey

Mar 23, 2023

B&A: A Custom Banquette Makes This Tiny Dining Nook Breakfast-Ready

HOME PROJECTS

A family has a place to gather for $300.

Sarah Everett

Mar 22, 2023

B&A: A Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Gets a Facelift, But Keeps Its Blue Tub

Karen Graham didn't want her bathroom to totally lose its past.

Meg St-Esprit

Mar 21, 2023

This TikToker Made a Custom Kitchen Cabinet Out of a Bookcase

Your favorite bookcase might just make some stellar kitchen cabinet space.

Arielle Tschinkel

Mar 21, 2023

See How a Home Stager Turned a Neglected ‘80s Home into a Comfy, Modern Oasis

The formerly stale listing received multiple offers after this transformation.

Kristen Finello

Mar 20, 2023

3 Projects to Prioritize If You're Not Living in Your "Forever Home"

These investments are perfect for our "for now" home.

Sarah Magnuson

Mar 18, 2023

B&A: A Builder-Grade Condo Bathroom Goes from "Shabby" to Chic in a $10,000 Redo

HOME PROJECTS

When these homeowners moved in, the bathroom's 10-year-old renovation had started to look "a little shabby" — and things had only gotten worse from there.

Sarah Everett

Mar 17, 2023

B&A: Smart Layout Changes and Fresh Finishes Brighten up a Dark 1960s Home

This renovation doubled the kitchen size and made the main bathroom feel way bigger, too.

Megan Baker Detloff

Mar 15, 2023

B&A: A 20-Year-Old Kitchen Gets a Room-Brightening Redo and a Bold Paint Color

HOME PROJECTS

The makeover mixes high and low to create a unique space that doesn't break the bank, the homeowner says.

Sarah Everett

Mar 14, 2023

This Hidden Feature Was the Best $100 I Spent for My Kitchen's Gut Reno

This cabinet upgrade took some patience and DIY know-how to install, but the results have been worth it.

Dana McMahan

Mar 14, 2023

B&A: A Gut Reno and a New Layout Make a Cramped Kitchen Way More Usable

HOME PROJECTS

The extensive renovation project made this kitchen, last touched in the 1990s, more functional for a family.

Sarah Everett

Mar 12, 2023

B&A: A Bare Attic Turns Into a "Magical and Serene" Bathroom

HOME PROJECTS

"Bathrooms love plants, and plants love bathrooms. Get as many in there as can possibly fit!" this homeowner says.

Sarah Everett

Mar 9, 2023

B&A: I Gave My Dated Galley Kitchen a Modern, Functional Overhaul for $8,000

HOME PROJECTS

DIYing as much as possible helped keep costs low, and allowed for splurges on bigger ticket items like appliances.

Juliana DeMarici

Mar 8, 2023

B&A: This 1912 Bedroom's Cheery Redo Gives Original Features a Brighter New Look

The homeowners thought this space looked "spooky" before, but some strategic design choices helped bring out the best in the original features.

Megan Baker Detloff

Mar 8, 2023

An Unexpected Upgrade Helped Me Turn a Plain Staircase into a Work of Art

Plain risers are the perfect opportunity to infuse your stairs with personality.

Dana McMahan

Mar 6, 2023

B&A: A Cottage Bathroom is Transformed into a Relaxing (and Much-Needed) Bedroom

HOME PROJECTS

The "after" is total cottagecore inspiration.

Sarah Everett

Feb 28, 2023

B&A: A Paint-Fueled Redo Gives This Beige Box Apartment Some Much-Needed Charm

Visions of Paris inspired this cozy makeover.

Dana McMahan

Feb 27, 2023

Joanna Gaines Shared Their Castle's Bathroom Remodel

It's got a neutral palette, but it's still a showstopper.

Olivia Harvey

Feb 27, 2023

B&A: This Home's Coastal Redo Shows How to Decorate on Theme in the Chicest Way

The kitchen and home office both incorporate coastal elements in this sophisticated makeover.

Lillian Brown

Feb 24, 2023

B&A: An Early 2000s Bathroom's Revamp Cost $5,500 — But Looks Way More Expensive

HOME PROJECTS

Lots of DIY and plenty of resourcefulness helped keep costs down in this 2000s builder-grade bathroom makeover.

Sarah Everett

Feb 23, 2023

B&A: This DIY Fireplace Update Features a $2 Gallery Wall Hack Worth Copying

A less-than-exciting fireplace became a bold focal point.

Heather Bien

Feb 21, 2023

How to Remodel a Travel Trailer, According to the Hosts of “Dream Home Makeover”

“I was blown away by how much I didn’t know."

Lillian Brown

Feb 21, 2023

B&A: A Worn-Down Bathroom's Makeover Decreases Its Size But Maximizes Its Style

The guest bathroom in this Victorian-era home said goodbye to its wild carpet and hello to statement-making tile.

Dana McMahan

Feb 20, 2023

5 Gorgeous Kitchen Redos That Make Natural Wood Cabinets Look High-End

Get inspired by these kitchen cabinets, which range from barely-there light ash wood to rich walnut tones.

Megan Baker Detloff

Feb 17, 2023

B&A: This 202-Square-Foot Studio's Chic Redo Was Inspired by an Unlikely Source

Paint and peel-and-stick wallpaper played a major role in this makeover.

Dana McMahan

Feb 13, 2023

B&A: A $200 Paint Project Brings Instant Cheer to a Bland White Dining Area

HOME PROJECTS

This accent wall is pure sunshine.

Sarah Everett

Feb 12, 2023

B&A: A 1970s Farmhouse's Kitchen and Bedroom Get a Fresh Cozy-Meets-Modern Redo

The new look is relaxed and inviting — perfect for the growing family that lives there.

Lillian Brown

Feb 10, 2023

The Biggest Mistake You Can Make While Renovating Is Also the Easiest One to Fix

Take a lesson from my reno missteps.

Dana McMahan

Feb 9, 2023

B&A: A Scary 120-Year-Old Bathroom Gets a Fresh Yet Timeless Transformation

Bye, green carpet and rusted clawfoot tub.

Dana McMahan

Feb 4, 2023

B&A: An Unfinished Basement's Stylish Redo Has Space for Movies, Games, and More

Dividing this giant room into zones helps make room for family hangouts, entertaining, movie nights, and more.

Lillian Brown

Feb 3, 2023

B&A: A Small NYC Kitchen's $3,600 Redo Offers Smart Takeaways for Renters

HOME PROJECTS

Small-space tips and renter-friendly advice incoming!

Sarah Everett

Feb 2, 2023

B&A: A 25-Square-Foot Bathroom's Redo Features a Smart Layout and Bold Design

HOME PROJECTS

Tiny bathrooms that work well for day-to-day use are the ultimate design feat; this one with a tricky layout sitch was no exception.

Sarah Everett

Jan 31, 2023

B&A: A Dated Kitchen and a Dull Living Room Get a Bright-Yet-Inviting New Look

Modern updates make the home feel fresh, but special details make it feel totally cozy, too.

Lillian Brown

Jan 31, 2023

Take a Look Inside the Waco Castle Renovated by Chip and Joanna Gaines

“The castle taught us that sometimes the forgotten things in life don’t need a reinvention but just a little dusting off."

Megan Johnson

Jan 30, 2023

B&A: A Dark & Dated Apartment Got a Light & Bright 'Classic Contemporary' Reno

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Rebecca lives with her husband, daughter, and dog in their Australian home. After doing some big home renovations, they've curated a clean, classic space with a posh aesthetic.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jan 30, 2023

B&A: $1,000 Later, an 18-Square-Foot Bathroom Makes a BIG Style Impact

HOME PROJECTS

This homeowner doesn't shy away from using bold colors in a small space.

Sarah Everett

Jan 28, 2023

B&A: Mismatched Thrifted Nightstands Become a Smart-Looking Duo in a $50 Project

HOME PROJECTS

"Mid-century modern always catches my eye," this furniture flipper says.

Sarah Everett

Jan 27, 2023