DIY Home Projects

These are the home makeovers that surprised, inspired, and delighted Apartment Therapy staffers.

The secret to this DIY project was just a little bit of raffia cloth.

The basement is now home to a TV and gaming area, a ping-pong zone, a workout corner, and a utility room.

Fresh wallpaper and gold accents bring it all together.

From vintage-looking to colorful and modern, these IKEA hacks are the best of the best.

Days, weeks, and months later, here's how these five DIYers feel about their home makeovers.

These makeovers will inspire you to pick up a paintbrush in 2022.

These clever projects were the best of the year for these talented DIYers.

This hard-working space deserves a little design love, too.

These hacks were some of the top-voted of the year.

The project made the room more practical for the family who lives here, too.

These DIYers didn't let small budgets stand in their way.

Let these creative redos inspire you to take a fresh look at your own rental.

These 10 entryway makeovers will inspire you to look at your home with fresh eyes.

Bookcases aren't just for living rooms!

These homeowners and renters employed changes big and small to create their dream bathrooms.

These 10 bedroom makeovers impressed editors the most this year.

New wallpaper, a new mirror, and new vanity lighting make a world of difference in this powder room.

These gifts all take just a few steps to complete, and look like a million bucks.

Here's proof that you don't have to rip everything out and start new.

An IKEA hack, materials rescued from the trash, and plenty of Goodwill shopping all help make this bedroom feel like an oasis.

These creative makeovers were seriously inspiring.

Plus, you can give them away as gifts.

The homeowners mixed DIYs (and IKEA cabinets!) with pro work to get the kitchen of their dreams.

This one-of-a-kind DIY totally transforms the look of the original piece.

This entryway went from "meh" to magical in just a week.

A unique paint job brought out the best in this bedroom.

After 12 months of projects, these DIYers know what they like.

The once-basic piece is unrecognizable now.

Tweaking the layout made a huge difference in the function and style of this laundry room.

A few small changes went a long way in this teeny space.

Versatility is the name of the game with this easy DIY decor.

Not to mention, a seriously refreshing new paint color.

Let these DIY redos inspire you this holiday season.

Even better? It's in a rental.

These IKEA hacks are practical additions to your home any time of year — but especially if you have extra people roaming about.

This dining room is full of custom DIY details that are totally copy-able.

Plus, it serves as the perfect divider between the living and dining rooms.

Gold accents found in the mirror, wall art, faucet, and hardware tie it all together.

The clever faux drawers are the perfect blend of style and function.

The vanity is the star of the show in this sophisticated redo.

Beautiful blue accents tie the whole space together.

Even more impressive? The DIYer tackled most of the project in a single weekend.

They've laid out eight different trends for the year ahead.

These upgrades are easy and affordable to pull off — but make a huge difference at home.

Changing up just one element made a huge difference in the feel of the space as a whole.

The redo turned a "meh" sleep space into a dreamy retreat.

The new space has enough room for two islands. Yes, two!

This little product makes a huge difference.

There's a lot of style packed into this little half bath.

Better days await!

There's a lot to be gained by turning DIY projects into family affairs.

The teeny space just needed a little pick-me-up.

No, there's not a zero missing in that number.

We never missed a year of DIYing for Diwali at home together.

You can get the rich look without the rich price.

These generous family members gave the gift of home renovations — with amazing results.

This could be life saving.

This paint-filled makeover has one of the coolest fridge transformations ever.

These are also so helpful, and so very cute to boot.

Whether you can't afford a new bed or just want to give your current bed a bit of a romantic makeover, here's a plethora of DIY ideas for a canopy bed.

Just how do you bleed a radiator?

This is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday hosting.

Need to get some last-minute spirit in your home? This DIY uses something you might already have on hand.

The DIY project totally changes the look of this home's entryway.

It took three years, but this redo was worth the wait.

Take that, viral ghost rug!

Perhaps the best part about this enchanted broom Halloween decoration is that it actually cleans your floors, too.

The before looked more like a demo site than a kitchen — but the after is a dream cook space.

A few small changes made this living room way more welcoming for the whole family.

You won't believe how quick (and cheap!) it was to flip this boring bathroom.

It's now a much better focal point.