This New York Rental Apartment Has an Incredibly Unique (Ginormous!) FeatureTours
The main feature of this 700-square-foot apartment is a "huge brick wall with a hand-painted advertisement for an old market that used to be in our neighborhood," writes renter Brandon Corcione.
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This Bathroom Makeover Shows How to Make Dated Blue Tile Look StylishHome Projects
Read how to install peel-and-stick wallpaper in a bathroom and keep moisture away. (It’s doable!)
Feb 9, 2025
A Renovation Transforms This "Dated" 1960s Kitchen into a Cozy Blue OasisHome Projects
The "after" has completely stunning countertops.
Feb 8, 2025
I'm So Impressed by How This 613-Square-Foot Home Doubled the "Rooms"Tours
Plus, 90% of the furniture is secondhand.
Feb 7, 2025
I Never Pass Up This Versatile Vintage Chair Style When I'm ThriftingDesign Ideas
They’re actually affordable, too.
Feb 5, 2025
This Stunning Bathroom Makeover Keeps the Original Purple (!) Fixtures from 1962Home Projects
The vintage fixtures actually resell for a lot of money on eBay right now.
Feb 4, 2025
A 400-Square-Foot NYC Studio Is Dreamy Thanks to Chic Rental-Friendly UpdatesTours
“My space is slightly cluttered, but also intentional. Everything has a place. Nothing matches perfectly, but goes together. It’s my little urban cottage,” writes Claudia.
Feb 3, 2025
A “Falling Apart” Kitchen Got a Stunning Makeover with Vintage-Inspired CabinetsHome Projects
“We love that our kitchen is bright, happy, spacious, and effective when it comes to storage,” the homeowner says.
Jan 29, 2025
After This 86-Year-Old Cape Cod Got Revamped, the Kitchen Is Beyond AdorableTours
Justin Hollinger describes this 1939 Cape Cod house before purchasing it as "[t]ired, run-down, layers of questionable DIY, unfinished projects, cheap fixes."
Jan 29, 2025
This “Unflattering” Home Office Got a Dramatic Color-Drenched MakeoverHome Projects
This home office makeover uses color-drenching — with a twist.
Jan 24, 2025
Marshalls Is Selling a "Vintage-Inspired" $60 Comforter Set You Can't Miss
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Run, don’t walk.
Jan 23, 2025
This “Dingy” 450-Square-Foot NYC Apartment Is Warm and Inviting After Some TLCTours
This rental was sad when Jillian moved in. “It was dark, cold, many things were broken, the vibe was off … ” Jillian put a lot of TLC, love, and effort to turn this dingy rental into an oasis.
Jan 23, 2025
A Dated “Hot Mess” of a Kitchen Gets a Dramatic Vintage-Inspired MakeoverHome Projects
This DIY project was a labor of love.
Jan 22, 2025
This 17th-Century Amsterdam Canal House Is Unbelievably Gorgeous and CozyTours
When Louise first entered this house, it felt like stepping back in time. "The house was in its original state, with all the 17th century walls and floors, and books were piled high in every room," she writes.
Jan 22, 2025
This Vintage-Inspired Kitchen Makeover Totally Transforms 1980s CabinetsHome Projects
The new kitchen is a classic neutral with brass accents.
Jan 21, 2025
A “Very Gray” Bedroom Gets a Cozy, Vintage-Inspired MakeoverHome Projects
“It’s a much warmer and cozier space now,” the DIYer says.
Jan 13, 2025
I’m Impressed by How a Family of 4 Maximizes This 745-Square-Foot NYC HomeTours
Some people live in New York City for a while, and then, when they start a family or grow tired of the hustle and bustle, they retreat to the suburbs or smaller cities. While it might not be the most common storyline for a family of four to trade their spacious home in Texas for a small apartment in New York City, that’s exactly what Tim and Liz Everett (and their children Ethan and Harper) did.
Jan 13, 2025
An $800 Bathroom Makeover Adds Vintage Vibes into a Modern SpaceHome Projects
“My design style has evolved, and I have grown to love timeless, vintage vibes with moody colors,” the DIYer says.
Jan 12, 2025
This Fun Scottsdale Townhouse Is Like Stepping Into a 1970s Time CapsuleTours
See inside an Arizona home “packed with fun, nostalgic items in a space full of color.”
Jan 9, 2025
A “Stale” 1990s LA Kitchen Gets a Gorgeous Green Makeover on a BudgetHome Projects
The facelift brought the space into the 21st century but honored the homeowner's love of vintage.
Jan 4, 2025
This 96-Year-Old LA Rental Has the Dreamiest Original Green Bathroom TilesTours
As soon as Camille walked into this Pasadena rental apartment in a building built in 1929, it was love. “The stained glass bay window, large bedrooms, in-unit laundry room, and, of course, the original tile bathroom are what sealed the deal for me."
Jan 3, 2025
Once a “Landlord Special,” This Historic Rental Is Now a French-Inspired GemTours
One hundred-plus years of history was erased by cheap paint and $10 boob lights, but now this rental apartment feels like being transported to the South of France.
Dec 30, 2024
This Will Be the Most Popular Vintage Item in 2025, According to DesignersDesign Ideas
Here’s what to look out for the next time you go secondhand shopping.
Dec 28, 2024
This “Boring” Bathroom Transforms into a “Happy” Oasis Home Projects
A pop of color can work wonders.
Dec 24, 2024
This Home’s Vintage Holiday Decor Is the Most Charmingly Festive I’ve Ever SeenTours
For 20-plus years, Shannon has covered her home's walls with sparkly silver tinsel to create an incredibly cheery holiday display, and she spills all her secrets on decorating for the holidays!
Dec 23, 2024
These “Dated” 1940s White Kitchen Cabinets Get the Most Gorgeous British-Inspired MakeoverHome Projects
The quirkier the better, according to the homeowners.
Dec 18, 2024
This “Bare” Hallway Got a Whimsical, Vintage-Inspired Paint Makeover Home Projects
“We have to walk through it every day, so might as well make it nice,” the DIYer says.
Dec 17, 2024
13 Nostalgic Gifts That'll Make Anyone Feel GoodLife
Starting at $15!
Dec 17, 2024
This 1960s Kitchen’s No-Demo Reno Is Completely Stunning (No More Brown Cabinets!)Home Projects
The cabinets had been pristinely maintained by the previous owners but were still looking pretty dated.
Dec 16, 2024
A Run-Down Paris Rental with a Nearly Unusable Kitchen Is Totally Gorgeous NowTours
When Anna moved in, her apartment had no oven, fridge, or washing machine; the sink wasn’t usable; and the kitchen cabinets were totally broken. “But the ceilings, French doors, and floors were so beautiful — I knew it had potential!”
Dec 16, 2024
A Homebody Injected Joy and Whimsy Into a Builder-Grade Home (on a Budget!)Tours
Johnny LaZebnik painted each room of his North Hollywood home, as well as refinished a dresser, nightstands, and kitchen table. He built shelving, cleaned things found off the street, and repaired vintage furniture. “Several of the old lamps I've rewired myself, and I taught myself how to gild things with metal leaf.”
Dec 12, 2024
The Genius DIY That Made a Tiny Kitchen Functional for a Family of 7Home Projects
"We spent as little time as possible in the kitchen,” the homeowner says of the before.
Dec 4, 2024
This $300 No-Demo Kitchen Transformation Makes Yellow-Toned Cabinets Look ChicHome Projects
The new colors tie in the cabinets and appliances.
Dec 2, 2024
A '90s Bathroom Gets a Bold Makeover with Paint and PanelingHome Projects
And it was a total DIY job.
Dec 1, 2024
An “Everything Gray” Living Room’s Makeover Adds Rainbow and Retro VibesHome Projects
The living room got its groove back.
Nov 25, 2024
This 2000s Living Room Transforms for Under $2,000 (It’s “De-Modernized!”)Home Projects
The DIY coffee table saved tons of money.
Nov 18, 2024
This 113-Year-Old Condo Is like a “Collected Jewel Box” InsideTours
Writer Elisabeth Edelman bought this 750-square-foot condo in Richmond, Virginia five years ago, and she shaped the space to “highlight the century-old charm while creating a luxe feel.”
Nov 18, 2024
This Rental Has Dopamine Meets Retro Vibes and a Genius IKEA HackTours
This 675-square-foot Barcelona apartment is filled with secondhand gems and a great IKEA hacked coffee table.
Nov 14, 2024
This Dreamy Bookshelf Makeover Transforms a Boring Staircase LandingHome Projects
“It adds an amazing pop of color,” the DIYer says.
Nov 8, 2024
A “Too Shiny” 1990s TV Cabinet Gets a Gorgeous Green MakeoverHome Projects
After a makeover, a “too shiny” cabinet gives a living room an unexpected pop of color.
Nov 3, 2024
A Barely Used Dining Room Transforms into the Coziest New Living RoomHome Projects
It’s a comfy, colorful, casual space.
Oct 31, 2024
The Renter of This Studio Considered the Deposit a “Personality Fee”Tours
Juan De Anda “built shelves into the awkward spaces in walls, had custom storage seating made to measure, and even turned hinged doors into sliding barn doors.”
Oct 30, 2024
This Vancouver Rental’s Five-Piece Sofa Has the Coolest Retro ‘70s Upholstery Tours
Grace loves her sofa. ”The end tables can become stools and there's a secret compartment in the corner.”
Oct 29, 2024
Brown Kitchen Floors Get a $13 Rental-Friendly, Vintage-Inspired MakeoverHome Projects
The original floor was "very 2000s," the renter says.
Oct 28, 2024
A $600 Makeover Gives a Gray Flipped Kitchen Its 100-Year-Old Vintage Charm BackHome Projects
The goal was to incorporate “vintage and cottage touches.”
Oct 27, 2024
A Renovation Completely Revives This “Dull, Dated” Kitchen (It’s Vintage-Inspired!)Home Projects
The homeowner's design vision was "a mix of vintage and modern."
Oct 26, 2024
This 65-Year-Old Piece Is About to Be the Next Big Vintage Furniture TrendDesign Ideas
Trust me, you’ll start seeing this everywhere.
Oct 26, 2024
I’m Obsessed with This 1900s-Inspired Kitchen Find on Florence Pugh’s InstagramLife
Suddenly I need one for my own kitchen.
Oct 23, 2024
This Dreamy Bathroom Makeover Embraces a Surprising Vintage TrendHome Projects
And it’s renter-friendly!
Oct 22, 2024
A 450-Square-Foot LA Studio’s Vibe Is “Main Character of a Rom-Com’s Apartment"Tours
Los Angeles-based writer, comedian, and actor Christina Anthony turned a “small and simple” studio apartment into a “cozy, colorful, vintage, and dreamy home.”
Oct 21, 2024
The Often Misunderstood Difference Between "Vintage," "Antique," and "Retro"Life
Here's how old each kind of item has to be.
Oct 16, 2024
I Can't Believe How Good This Rental's Color-Drenched Blue Bedroom LooksTours
It’s taken Hollie just over a year to design her colorful and maximalist rental home.
Oct 15, 2024
This 58-Year-Old House's "Cathedral-Like Windows" Are StunningTours
The warm and artsy home also has high ceilings and an open floor plan.
Oct 14, 2024
I Love How Cozy and Cute This 505-Square-Foot NYC Studio Apartment Is Tours
Salome Mergia's Upper West Side studio was furnished a lot from places like Housing Works, Salvation Army, Goodwill, and other vintage spots.
Oct 8, 2024