This art teacher and museum educator draws inspiration from "estate sales in untouched time capsule houses, old magazines, and period movie and TV show sets" for decorating her own 1970s Philadelphia house.

Carina Romano

Jul 26, 2021

B&A: A Dining Room Goes from Beige to Breathtaking in 5 Days (for $370!)

You can see this dining room from almost every point on the first floor, so it was important for the design to pack a punch.

Sarah Everett

Jul 21, 2021

7 Features That'll Tell You If a Historic Home Is Well-Maintained

It only takes 10 minutes to spot them.

Heather Bien

Jul 19, 2021

Before and After: A $10 Goodwill Dresser Gets a Revamp with Million-Dollar Style

All in, the project cost just $25.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 12, 2021

Before and After: A $20 Redo Revives a Decades-Old Vintage Telephone Bench

It was covered in nail polish and scratches before, but some TLC cleaned it right up.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 10, 2021

Before and After: A "Piece of Junk" Table Becomes a Stylish Centerpiece for $50

It took a little patience, but this DIY is totally copyable.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 9, 2021

Before and After: A Family Heirloom Cedar Chest Gets a Fresh New Life

This piece can now be enjoyed by a whole new generation.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jun 23, 2021

Nearly Everything in This Vintage Store Owner's Home Is 50+ Years Old

Leney Breeden, photographer, creative, and owner of the store Folkling, lives in a 1045-square-foot rental house filled with vintage goods from her travels around the country, a variety of special family heirlooms, and lots of gorgeous vintage quilts.

Minette Hand

Jun 22, 2021

B&A: A Smart Layout Change Makes This Kitchen Cook Space Twice as Big

The homeowners didn't need to knock down a wall for this reno — in fact, they put one up.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jun 19, 2021

B&A: This Living Room Redo Proves "Cozy" Can Still Be Sophisticated

The homeowners wanted somewhere that was comfy enough to hang out all the time, but still elegant.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jun 18, 2021

Sarah Jessica Parker Just Showed Off Her Three Favorite Vintage Finds

She showed off three of her favorite vintage home decor finds that she’s picked up over the years and even let followers in on a secret most vintage hunters like to keep to themselves.

Olivia Harvey

Jun 18, 2021

B&A: A Dark, Cluttered Attic Becomes a Charming Office for $400

This once-cramped space is now the perfect WFH setup.

Carolin Lehmann

Jun 17, 2021

Before and After: A Decades-Old Chair Gets a Loving $18 Makeover

Best part: It was all completed over a lunch hour.

Sarah Everett

Jun 15, 2021

Before and After: A Boring White Kitchen Gets a Groovy Update

Better yet? It's packed with secondhand finds and DIYs.

Sarah Everett

Jun 14, 2021

Before & After: This Living Room/Dining Space is Packed with Easy, Stylish DIYs

It's become the ultimate lounge spot.

Carolin Lehmann

Jun 13, 2021

B&A: This Living Room Redo Shows How to Make Knotty Wood Paneling Look Chic

There's no paint on the cabinets — but there is paint in another unexpected space.

Sarah Everett

Jun 12, 2021

B&A: 3 Paint Projects Totaling $300 Take This White Kitchen from Dull to Dreamy

This 1956 house got the fresh mid-century-inspired look it deserves.

Savannah West

Jun 10, 2021

Before and After: A Renter-Friendly Fireplace Statement Wall Done in a Day

This renter's vision for her new pad was "Barbie's 19th-Century Holiday Dream House," and this renter-friendly fireplace wall fits the theme perfectly.

Sarah Everett

Jun 9, 2021

Before and After: This $115 DIY Fridge Makeover Is for Smeg Lovers on a Budget

This easy and clever DIY completely transforms the look of this boring white fridge.

Carolin Lehmann

Jun 5, 2021

10 Rugs That’ll Give You Vintage Vibes Without Breaking the Bank (They’re 60 Percent Off!)

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Kick off your Memorial Day Weekend savings spree early.

Tim Minerd

May 27, 2021

Before and After: Just $15 Took This Thrifted Bench from Basic to Bold

“As I was choosing pieces for the home, that I wanted to see bright, African-inspired textiles that would speak to my heritage and identity as a Caribbean-American woman,” this DIYer says of her colorful bench revamp.

Sarah Everett

May 25, 2021

B&A: A Cluttered Mudroom Becomes a Charming Cottage Entryway for Under $500

It started out plain, but now it's packed full of charm.

Sarah Everett

May 22, 2021

B&A: Old Lockers Found in an Alley Become a Cute, Totally Free Bathroom Cabinet

This old-school (literally) find looks cool and vintage in its new space.

Sarah Everett

May 22, 2021

Before and After: A No-Demo Redo Amps Up This Bathroom's Groovy '70s Style

The homeowner was able to keep the retro features she loved without sacrificing style.

Sarah Everett

May 2, 2021

Before & After: A $48 Redo Breathes New Life into Childhood Furniture

Solid furniture can last for decades — but sometimes it needs a little spruce up.

Megan Baker Detloff

Apr 16, 2021

B&A: A 1920s Bathroom's Redo is a Perfect Blend of Vintage and Modern

An unfortunate plumbing incident was the catalyst this bathroom needed for a total overhaul.

Savannah West

Apr 8, 2021

Before and After: This Living Room Redo Is a Blend of Airy and Cozy

A smart paint job takes this once-boring fireplace front-and-center.

Sarah Everett

Mar 22, 2021

Think You’ve Got a Valuable Item to Sell? Here’s How This HGTV Expert Says You Should Price It

In her new show "Everything But the House," Lara Spencer helps homeowners declutter spaces while cashing in on old valuables.

Nicoletta Richardson

Mar 19, 2021

Before and After: A $3000 Floor-to-Ceiling Redo Livens a Living Room

Colonial-style houses come with many gifts, like great windows, symmetry, and tall ceilings. But like any place built over 100 years ago, homeowner Katrina’s 1900 Colonial Revival house needed some updating — especially in the living room. While it had large windows, the space felt dark and uninviting because of the old gray carpeting, dark valances, clunky ceiling fan, and striped beige ’70s-era wallpaper.

Sarah Everett

Mar 6, 2021

This 450-Square-Foot Apartment Proves You Can Be a Maximalist in a Small Space

Decorating her home is an outlet for her creative energy and most of the brightly colored paintings scattered throughout the space are her own.

Carina Romano

Mar 4, 2021

I’m Obsessed With Vintage Pyrex, So I Asked Experts How to Collect It

Their tips will help you grow your collection in no time.

Madeline Diamond

Mar 2, 2021

5 Tips for Sourcing Retro Decor, According to the “WandaVision” Production Designer

Mark Worthington, the production designer for "WandaVision," revealed the best ways to source your own gems of the past.

Megan duBois

Feb 25, 2021

Before and After: A Luxe Redo Turns a Blah Living Room into a Bookworm's Fantasy

The "after" will make you gasp.

Megan Baker Detloff

Feb 6, 2021

Before and After: This Under-$200 Bathroom Redo Is All About Little DIY Upgrades

A big renovation just isn't always in the cards, since it usually involves a large budget, a lot of time, and plenty of work. But there are smaller fixes that you can make to a dated space while you wait to give it a full reno.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jan 23, 2021

Before and After: A Dingy, Run-Down Bedroom Is Unrecognizable After a Luxe Redo

It's hard to believe it's still the same space.

Christianna Silva

Jan 9, 2021

Before and After: A $2,000 Redo Turned a Dated Camper into a Mobile Dream Home

It's still only just 280 square feet, but feels so much bigger.

Lydia Mack

Jan 5, 2021

Before and After: A Few Small Swaps Make This Dining Room Way More Inviting

Here's proof that little changes add up to big results.

Christianna Silva

Jan 3, 2021

Before and After: An Heirloom-Filled Bedroom's Redo Preserves Its Vintage Charm

It's a fresh look, but still feels cozy and lived-in.

Lydia Mack

Dec 17, 2020

Before and After: A 1920s House Gets a New Kitchen Worthy of Its Vintage Charm

The classic look of the new kitchen makes it feel timeless.

Lydia Mack

Dec 15, 2020

A Philadelphia Home Has Dreamy Exposed Bricks & a Vintage Mix of Furnishings

Sue Eggen is an artist and creative director at Urban Jungle, shares this Philadelphia home with and writer and librarian Nathaniel Eddy.

Carina Romano

Dec 14, 2020

This Already Adorable Home Has the Cutest Holiday Decor Details

This home is cheery year round!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Dec 8, 2020

The Unexpected Living Room Decor Item That Kicked Off a Family History Lesson

My grandparents' storied wooden trunk from Italy is now the center of my living room, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Alyssa Longobucco

Nov 20, 2020

Two Good Friends Turned an '80s Portland House into a Fantastic "Cougar Den"

"When searching for a home, we knew we wanted something with character, a place in which we could manifest our black cat palace style."

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Nov 19, 2020

Before and After: A $25 Damaged Dresser Gets a Redo with Million-Dollar Style

Some painstaking DIY transformed it from junk to jewel.

Megan Baker Detloff

Nov 17, 2020

7 Reliable Old-School Cleaners This Neighborhood Grocery Store Always Keeps In Stock

To find out what the seasoned crowd couldn’t get enough of, I spoke with John Lind, one of the store managers at Lunds & Byerly’s in Roseville, Minn. Here are some of the products his senior shoppers love.

Ashley Abramson

Nov 5, 2020

An Old School House Attic Is Now a Rustic Yet Modern Fifth-Floor Walk-Up

This couple's home is almost completely furnished and decorated from thrift stores, flea markets, and yard sale finds!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 30, 2020

Tiny Turkish Rugs Are the Most Stylish, Affordable, and Versatile Carpets

Here are 9 fun ways to use them in your home.

Dominique Gebru

Sep 10, 2020

This App Is the Safest, Smartest Way to Move Furniture

Get ready to win at vintage shopping!

Sarah Lyon

Sep 3, 2020

B&A: Two Students Renovated This Retro 1975 Van to Live, Travel, and Study In

"Living in a van is allowing us to have the world as our classroom and we are so excited that we get to experience a better appreciation for the world around us while pursuing our education, and of course traveling in style."

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 3, 2020

Before and After: $52 Turns a Curbside Find into an Organized Entry Drop Spot

This dresser's dramatic glow-up will inspire you to go curb shopping.

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 27, 2020

Before and After: I Turned My Great-Grandmother's Hutch into a Modern Heirloom

Family hand-me-downs don't have to be stuck in the past.

Haley Velasco

Aug 15, 2020

This Brooklyn Home Flawlessly Masters an Incredibly Long and Very Narrow Living Room

And they designed it on a limited budget! The result is a sophisticated yet affordable and very livable apartment.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jul 31, 2020

A Disastrous Duplex Was Transformed into a Warm and Artsy Montreal Home

When David and Ara bought this house in 2015, it was a duplex, and, more importantly, a complete disaster.

Marie-Lyne Quirion

Jul 31, 2020

Sorry, Parents: Nobody Wants the Family “Heirlooms”

In a modern world currently intrigued by minimalism, there’s something that all three adult generations can agree on: the problem of dealing with the collections curated (hoarded?) by our family members. From younger boomers and Gen X’ers sandwiched between their aging/dying parents and their own children to millennials trying to gently manage expectations (and their own limited budgets and storage space) without hurt feelings, the message is crystal clear.

Melissa Massello

Jul 18, 2020

The Ten Commandments of Buying Used Furniture

You see a chair on the curb. It’s sitting right in front of your building and it’s free. Or, you’re at the thrift store and spy a cheap sofa. But something holds you back. You’re just. not. quite. sure. If only there were guidelines — holy reminders if you will — of things to keep in mind while looking at used furniture. How do you decide if it’s the right thing to re-do? Or if you should run in the other direction?

Dabney Frake

Jul 17, 2020