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A Renter-Friendly Kitchen Redo Packs Big Style into 85 Square Feet
Projects & Improvements
Best yet, the upgrades only cost $1,000.
Sarah Everett
A $25 DIY Painted Chair Hack That's a Stunning Dupe for Leather
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You can make anything look luxe!
Collette Reitz
Nov 24, 2023
A DIY-Filled Bedroom Makeover Goes Bold with an Unexpected Color
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A cool design tip to steal from this bedroom? The new paint color is custom color-matched to the wallpaper.
Shelby Deering
Nov 23, 2023
An Old Bathroom Gets a Dramatic, DIY-Packed Redo for $2,000
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The after feels like “a swanky restaurant bathroom,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Nov 22, 2023
A “Cold, Dirty, and Neglected” Guest Bedroom Gets a $420 Makeover
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“We wanted to transform the space into a whimsical, inviting oasis that welcomed guests and made them feel at ease,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Nov 21, 2023
A Builder-Grade Kitchen Gets a Cozy Cottage Makeover for Just $450
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No demo needed!
Sarah Everett
Nov 20, 2023
IKEA Shelves Turn This Living Room into a “Mini Museum”
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
This once-blank space is now a collector’s dream.
Sarah Everett
Nov 19, 2023
4 DIYs Make a Blah Laundry Room Beautiful *and* Functional
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
You’ll want to copy the wheeled laundry baskets.
Sarah Everett
Nov 18, 2023
An Easy $10 DIY Is Just What This “Renter Beige” Bedroom Needed
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The project is totally reversible — and easy to add on to — if the DIYer decides she wants more or less of the pattern.
Sarah Everett
Nov 17, 2023
My Dated Kitchen's Gut Reno Unearthed a Beautiful Brick Wall
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It went from totally ‘80s and dated to historic, charming, and cool.
Dana McMahan
Nov 16, 2023
A DIY Upholstered Bench Adds Stylish Storage to a Dated Dining Room
HOME PROJECTS
The after mixes a modern touch with the home’s historic charm.
Sarah Everett
Nov 15, 2023
A Bedroom with Beautiful Bones Gets a Boho-Style Makeover for $2,000
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“A little IKEA mixed in with higher-end items is always a good idea, in my opinion,” this renter says.
Sarah Everett
Nov 14, 2023
An Awkward Wall Gets a New Life as a Luxe Green Kitchenette
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These renters squeezed a super practical (and beautiful!) kitchenette into just 40 square feet
Cullen Ormond
Nov 13, 2023
A $350 Bathroom Redo Brings Vintage Charm Back to a 200-Year-Old Home
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It’s an 1830s Colonial-style home, but you wouldn’t know it from the bathroom’s “before.”
Emma Kershaw
Nov 12, 2023
Fresh Doors Give This Kitchen’s Dated Wood Cabinets a Whole New Look
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From wood cabinets to (way chicer) wood cabinets.
Emma Kershaw
Nov 11, 2023
A "Cream and Boring" Bedroom Gets a Colorful, Upcycle-Packed Makeover
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The homeowner wanted to combine color and comfort.
Sarah Everett
Nov 10, 2023
A Plain Kitchen Goes from White to Wow with a Retro-Inspired Makeover
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The matching seating, wallpaper, and curtains are patterned perfection.
Sarah Everett
Nov 9, 2023
A “Bootility Space” Makeover Hides a Boiler and Adds a Bench for $615
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It’s utilitarian *and* pretty.
Sarah Everett
Nov 8, 2023
A Dark Living Room Goes Bright with a $5,000 MCM-Style Makeover
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The after puts the “modern” in mid-century modern.
Sarah Everett
Nov 7, 2023
A $450 Project Amps Up an Already-Cute Bedroom’s Cozy Vibe
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Nickel gap paneling is shiplap made easy, according to this DIYer.
Sarah Everett
Nov 6, 2023
This No-Demo Bathroom Redo Cost Just Under $300, but Looks Way Pricier
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So long, stained shower.
Sarah Everett
Nov 5, 2023
This Renter-Friendly Kitchen Redo Fakes the Look of Painted Cabinets
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The whole transformation cost just $250.
Cullen Ormond
Nov 4, 2023
This Living Room Makeover Is Like Night and Day (Literally)
HOME PROJECTS
Before, the oatmeal-colored walls made the whole room feel dark despite its large windows.
Sarah Everett
Nov 3, 2023
An Old IKEA HEMNES Dresser Gets a Designer-Worthy New Look for $130
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“I wanted people to be absolutely stunned that this was an IKEA dresser,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Nov 2, 2023
Before & After: This $225 “Outdated Beige” Kitchen Makeover Is Now Bright and Airy
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It was previously “an outdated beige on beige on beige mess” — until this smart update.
Cullen Ormond
Nov 2, 2023
Black Paint Transforms Dated '90s Cabinets in a Daring Kitchen Redo
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Black cabinets are still neutral — but seriously high-impact.
Sarah Everett
Nov 1, 2023
This “Dopamine Decor” IKEA Hack Is $100 and Super Funky
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From four-cubed KALLAX to something MoMA-worthy
Sarah Everett
Oct 31, 2023
This Laundry Room’s Luxe Green Redo Was a Complete DIY Job
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Before, the laundry room was “a forgotten room,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 30, 2023
A $30 DIY Project Adds Rental-Friendly Maximalism to a Blank Kitchen
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If you're a maximalist who rents, grab a pencil (and scissors and peel-and stick)!
Cullen Ormond
Oct 29, 2023
An Empty Kitchen Corner Gets a Practical Redo with a DIY Dining Nook
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Now, it’s warm and functional for a family.
Sarah Everett
Oct 28, 2023
This Cottagecore Bedroom Makeover Has English Countryside Vibes
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The cast iron details are dreamy.
Sarah Everett
Oct 27, 2023
An Entryway’s $25 Paint Makeover Is a Bold Maximalist Statement
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It’s black, white, and bold all over.
Sarah Everett
Oct 26, 2023
An Eclectic Living Room Makeover Has a Totally Unique Curtain Rod DIY
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“Work with the unique features of the room, and don’t be afraid to mix it up when the mood strikes,” this homeowner advises.
Sarah Everett
Oct 25, 2023
A Plain Home Office Gets a Moody Makeover That’s Peak Dark Academia
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“The new space makes me want to curl up with a book and sip on some coffee,” the homeowner says.
Kelly Dawson
Oct 24, 2023
This IKEA STÄLL Hack Cost $600 But Looks Way More Expensive
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“Cabinets like these can cost over $2,000, so this cabinet costing $600 is a win in my book!” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 23, 2023
This Maximalist Kitchen Makeover Features a Clever $8 Cabinet Hack
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“I hope this project is a great demonstration of what can be achieved with paint and pattern,” the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 22, 2023
A Very Beige Bathroom Gets a Glam Green Makeover
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It’s luxe but still family-friendly.
Sarah Everett
Oct 21, 2023
A Cheap Secondhand Dresser Gets a Simple, Stylish Makeover for $30
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“Painting a piece always is a bit daunting,” this DIYer says, but she made it work.
Sarah Everett
Oct 20, 2023
Plants and Checkerboard Are a DIY Dream Team in This Living Room Redo
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“This was a very risky project,” the DIYer says. “I didn't know if it would turn out cool or chunky and busy.”
Sarah Everett
Oct 19, 2023
A Blue Floral Bedroom’s $1,220 Moody Makeover Has Smart IKEA Storage
Home Projects
Curtains came to the rescue in this bedroom transformation.
Sarah Everett
Oct 18, 2023
A Red-Carpeted (!) Kitchen Looks Unrecognizable After a DIY Makeover
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“There were decades' worth of stains in the carpet,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 17, 2023
A Tiny Gray Balcony Becomes a Go-To Cozy Spot After a $50 Makeover
HOME PROJECTS
The apartment owners had a little over 16 square feet to work with.
Sarah Everett
Oct 16, 2023
A “Beige on Beige Mess” Kitchen Gets a $225 Renter-Friendly Redo
HOME PROJECTS
The landlord actually reimbursed the renters for the new hardware they picked — it looked THAT good.
Sarah Everett
Oct 15, 2023
Dark Paint Lets a Dining Room’s Historic Details Sing in This Redo
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“I’m proud that we were brave with our color choice despite some initial apprehensions,” the homeowner says.
Abby Monteil
Oct 14, 2023
Bold Pops of Color Transform This “Gray Box” London Bedroom
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Gorgeous plants help add some personality, too!
Abby Monteil
Oct 13, 2023
I Gave My Cluttered Closet a Dramatic Cottage-Style Makeover
HOME PROJECTS
I even made a new light fixture using a $3 thrift store find.
Kay Volmar
Oct 13, 2023
A Discarded Brown Nightstand Gets a Boho-Coastal Makeover for Just $80
HOME PROJECTS
The furniture flipper behind this project swears by four steps: preparation, priming, painting, and protecting.
Abby Monteil
Oct 12, 2023
A Sad Backyard Becomes a Mid-Century Indoor-Outdoor Living Space
HOME PROJECTS
The “after” works for all seasons.
Heather Bien
Oct 11, 2023
This Apartment Kitchen’s Smart Reno Makes Room for Way More Cabinetry
Home Projects
The homeowners were specifically looking for something dated that they could redo, and the “before” totally fits the bill.
Sarah Everett
Oct 10, 2023
A $350 Bedroom Redo Uses 6 Paint Colors to Make a Major Difference
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“I’d say 75% of this room project was just painting,” the homeowner says.
Chloe Konrad
Oct 9, 2023
A Falling-Apart Bathroom Gets a Functional Redo for a Busy Family
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The new vanity is a game-changer.
Shelby Deering
Oct 8, 2023
Thrift Store Finds Are the Key to This $400 Afro-Bohemian Bedroom Redo
HOME PROJECTS
Get ready to have major plant envy.
Abby Monteil
Oct 7, 2023
A Secondhand Cabinet Gets a Modern Edge with a $24 Pole Wrap Glow-Up
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The cabinet was a jackpot thrift store find.
Abby Monteil
Oct 6, 2023
A Once-Bare Bedroom on Martha’s Vineyard Is Now Perfectly Cottagecore
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As one Instagram commenter says, “Literally would never stop reading books with big cozy socks on in this room.”
Chloe Konrad
Oct 4, 2023
An IKEA HEMNES Gets the Look of Expensive Bone Inlay for Just $43
HOME PROJECTS
This once-plain shoe cabinet is now a stunning entryway statement piece.
Sarah Everett
Oct 3, 2023
A $1,000 Kids’ Bedroom Makeover Adds Lots of Vertical Drama
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The DIY ceiling is a must-see.
Abby Monteil
Oct 2, 2023
A Plain Gray Hallway Gets “English Dollhouse” Vibes for $200
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Wallpaper rolls from Walmart and a $15 secondhand find give this hallway some vintage charm.
Kelly Dawson
Oct 1, 2023
A Luxe Makeover Revitalizes a Beige, One-Sink 1980s Bathroom
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The “after” is luxe on a budget.
Abby Monteil
Sep 30, 2023
A $3,000 Bedroom Makeover Uses Simple Swaps to Create a Taller Look
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“The whole space needed to be brightened up and simplified,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Sep 29, 2023
A DIY Bench Adds 18 Feet of Hidden Storage to This Family Room
HOME PROJECTS
And it cost a fraction of a professional custom install.
Abby Monteil
Sep 28, 2023
A ’90s Kitchen’s Makeover Stylishly Maximizes Its 88 Square Feet
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This kitchen went from brown, white, and dated to brown, white, and totally modern.
Chloe Konrad
Sep 27, 2023