DIY Home Projects

They’re beyond adorable.

The “after” keeps the pink!

You’ll be surprised at how easy this DIY is.

“We have SO much more storage now — we actually have more storage than we need (although I'm sure we'll fill it all eventually)!” this homeowner says.

This dining room kept the classic black-and-white color palette, but everything else is totally new.

These string light/planter combos are super easy to pull together and completely renter-friendly.

From agricultural to avian-chic: This bathroom redo swaps dated ‘90s wallpaper for something sophisticated for 2023.

Make every square inch count with these six easy-to-follow IKEA hacks.

It’s so easy and inexpensive.

It’s fit for an incredibly stylish baby!

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There’s a surprise lying underneath the tub’s white finish.

And how to avoid it.

BILLY bookshelves are the secret ingredient in this living room makeover.

I spent less than $100 on this redo.

“It looks like completely different people live there now!” this homeowner says.

And there are more renter-friendly updates where that came from.

Wallpaper makes the biggest difference in giving this gray living room an inviting new look.

This is the easiest DIY I’ve ever done, and it was totally worth it.

And it only cost $20.

Budget-savvy DIYs ahead!

Vintage chandeliers don’t have to be used just for lighting anymore.

This tiny A-frame kitchen’s redo is timeless and small-space efficient.

Installing built-in arched shelves sounds like a project that is definitely not fit for DIY. But one TikToker proved that it’s actually a lot easier than you may think.

It’s so whimsical.

“I had an apartment before where I just did a rectangle on the wall, and I LOVED how it looked,” this DIYer says. “Now that I have my own house, I knew I could get a bit more extra with it.”

It goes with all the other fruit stools.

“From execution to completion (dry time), it only took us about 36 hours or so,” this DIYer says of this beginner-friendly project.

Looking to make a small change to rejuvenate your space? Consider giving a piece of furniture that you walk by every day a revamp.

No trees? No problem!

The cabinets may be new, but they’re designed to fit in with the architectural details of this 1926 home.

It has equal parts eye candy and practical design advice.

The design expert's goal was to make an empty space beside her refrigerator more practical by adding in more storage.

Stylish storage for the win.

Finally, an excuse to buy all the quirky thrift store figurines your heart desires!

The project is practical, sure, but it also brings some personality to what this DIYer calls her “cookie-cutter townhouse.”

This secret superpower is great in a pinch — but there are exceptions.

Meet Apartment Therapy’s first-ever 2023 DIY Collective, highlighting 8 of our favorite DIYers and their work.

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.

The finished product looks like something out of an upscale café.

This DIY project takes less than 10 minutes to do.

Wooden serving bowls? As furniture feet? Groundbreaking (really!).

People are coming up with new and innovative ways to set a mood and eschew harsh overhead lighting.

It’s an incredibly chic homage to everyone’s favorite fictional goth girl.

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!

A low-budget IKEA product, plus a little bit of paint, were the perfect sleek solutions for an awkward spot in this house.

“I've been wanting a new table for the dining room for a while, and this was the perfect opportunity to go a bit ‘extra’ on it,” this DIYer says.

In the ‘90s, eyebrows were thin, the mall was the spot to hang out, and the furniture was orange.

It looks surprisingly good.

Will IKEA’s change to its iconic BILLY bookcase make IKEA hacks harder? Here’s what DIYers think.

“I DIYed literally almost everything in the room,” the homeowner says. “There’s not a lot you can’t DIY!”

It just might be one of the most impressive KALLAX transformations to date.

Don’t be surprised if you’re racing to your backyard to create your next window covering.

Just wait for the compliments to roll in.

“I always really wanted to add open shelving, but didn’t think it was possible because we were renting,” this DIYer says. Using about $200 worth of materials, she proved herself wrong.

If you have a sample pot of paint, you can pull off this project.

If you’ve been looking for your next home project, look up.

It looks so good!

When you live in a small space, you see every inch of it regularly. And when some of those inches are more cluttered than you’d like them to be, it can be stressful — or just monotonous. See how one renter went for a maximalist-but-streamlined change of pace.

A DIY project that embodies mermaidcore and is low-maintenance? Sign me up!

The attic had some great features, like built-in wall storage and a big window, but it also had some bad ones — like the moldy carpet and an obtrusive column. Here’s how a DIYer made it all work.

Shiny, orange-y wicker baskets are a common find at thrift stores, but there’s an easy way to make them look more modern.

The paint color? Red-orange. The paint location? Read to find out!

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

The video it's from has over 2.4 million views and counting.

And I didn't have to buy anything else to make it happen.

One TikToker turned plain white renter walls into something unexpected and sophisticated.

If you’ve grown tired of your wicker or rattan lampshade and are looking to make an upgrade, don’t cast it aside just yet.

The biggest-impact steps: paint and cord covers.

Yes, you can paint a tile floor.

When traditional wallpaper borders weren’t a fit for my rental, I turned to one of my favorite budget shopping sources for an alternative.

Aside from the fact that they’re a super-budget-friendly solution, they’re also quite versatile.