See How a Gorgeous Paint Treatment Totally Transforms This Living RoomHome Projects
The crown molding is perfection!
Sep 30, 2024
A $200 IKEA Hack Creates 2x the Storage in This Empty Living Room Corner
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The homeowners wanted to add toy storage to their living room without turning it into a full-on playroom.
Sep 20, 2024
B&A: A Post-College Apartment's $1200 Redo Is Renter-Friendly Chic
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Turns out, tuning your living room into a cozy oasis doesn't require any paint.
Aug 30, 2023
B&A: Brick and Stone from 1793 Look New Again in This Living Room RedoHome Projects
This historic living room redo shows off the room’s best features.
Aug 22, 2023
An NYC Living Room Adds a Playroom Without Sacrificing Style (and Everything Else)Home Projects
My goal was to turn the cluttered room into a spacious, manageable, and intentional space for the entire family.
Sep 2, 2024
B&A: A Lifeless Living Room Gets a DIY Fireplace Focal Point Home Projects
Plus color and pattern galore!
Aug 11, 2023
B&A: This Rental Kitchen Redo Features Clever DIYs for Tiny Spaces
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This renter made big use of her small square footage.
Aug 12, 2023
B&A: An 1890s Victorian Living Room Gets a Bold-Yet-Respectful RedoHome Projects
“Be very gentle with old homes,” this designer says. But that doesn’t mean you can’t go bold with paint!
Aug 7, 2023
This $1,500 Living Room Makeover Includes the Coziest DIY FireplaceHome Projects
The living room was missing something crucial.
Aug 12, 2024
See How I Transformed My Mouse Hole-Ridden Kitchen & Living Room Home Projects
I’d call my aesthetic “art gallery in the woods.”
Aug 7, 2024
This Studio Apartment Gets Luxe Library Vibes Thanks to a $320 ProjectHome Projects
“The day I toured the place, I made a mental note that this little alcove would be perfect for built-in shelves to showcase my book collection, and the rest is history!” the renter says.
Aug 4, 2024
A $300 Makeover Takes This Bathroom from “Very Neutral” to Cute and ColorfulHome Projects
Small DIYs completely transformed the space.
Jul 22, 2024
This "Dungeon-Like" Living Room's Transformation Feels Twice as BrightHome Projects
The changes elicit a “WOW” from visitors.
Jul 21, 2024
A “White Walls, No Architecture” NYC Living Room Got the Most Colorful MakeoverHome Projects
The green paint inspired the rest of the studio’s design.
Jul 5, 2024
This Living Room Makeover Uses All Neutral Colors, and It’s So CozyHome Projects
The secret? Mixing textures and shapes.
Jun 28, 2024
This Airy Living Room Redo Is One of My Favorite Paint Makeovers EverHome Projects
The after is a total breath of fresh air.
Jun 22, 2024
A Luxe Makeover Transforms This Builder-Grade Spare Room into a Swanky LoungeHome Projects
The goal was to create a music-oriented “space with a lounge feel.”
Jun 10, 2024
A Plain Living Room’s Makeover Creates a “Warm Glow” (Instantly!)Home Projects
This living room is a master class in layering vintage rugs.
May 23, 2024
A Crumbling 1872 House Gets a “Fearless” Kitchen Transformation Home Projects
The makeover preserved original details like the tin ceiling.
May 20, 2024
My Living Room Makeover Doubled My Storage (It Looks So Much Bigger!)Home Projects
The before was gray with mostly brown-toned furniture, rugs, and objects that my boyfriend described as “curbside pickups.”
May 12, 2024
This $1,300 Studio Apartment Makeover Was Done in Just 3 Days
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And the wavy DIY headboard is a must-see!
May 3, 2024
A One-Wall IKEA Hack Triples the Storage in This “Shoebox” Apartment
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The makeover uses three types of IKEA shelves to create a super practical storage wall.
Apr 22, 2024
This Living Room Makeover Uncovered a Stunning 112-Year-Old Ceiling
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It doubles down on rustic vibes.
Apr 15, 2024
A Studio Living Room Has Clever Layout & Furniture Hacks
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It’s a master class in bold colors and layout planning.
Mar 24, 2024
A One-Wall Makeover Cozies Up a Once-"Bare” Living Room
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The DIYer behind the project has great tips for achieving the perfect light oak stain.
Mar 21, 2024
I Converted My Small Home Office into a Cozy English "Snug"
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I wanted it to be all couch, pillows, and patterns.
Feb 27, 2024
See How I Transformed My Dated Living Room into a Dreamy Hangout
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Scrapping the crumbling plaster walls revealed gorgeous vintage brick.
Feb 22, 2024
An IKEA Hack Saved this DIYer Thousands on Their Living Room Makeover
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“The room has a focal point,” the homeowner says of the “after.”
Jan 19, 2024
A Dreamy Terracotta Makeover Transforms This "White Box" Living Room
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“I did it all by hand with a small paintbrush, and it gives my home a homemade quality,” the DIYer says.
Jan 15, 2024
I Converted My Small Home Office into a Cozy English "Snug"
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I wanted it to be all couch, pillows, and patterns.
Jan 12, 2024
A Tear-Down Makeover Turned This Victorian Living Room into a Stunner
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Fear not: The beautiful vintage fireplace stayed!
Jan 7, 2024
A $700 Fireplace Makeover Saves the Original Mid-Century Wood Paneling
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These homeowners decided to “un-flip” their 1956 home’s stunning original features.
Jan 4, 2024
A “Band-Aid Beige" Living Room Gets a Cozy, Retro Makeover
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The new look still honors the room’s mid-century roots and now feels like “a cozy den.”
Dec 29, 2023
A Pink Fireplace Isn’t Even the Boldest Part of This Living Room Redo
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This maximalist living room has maximum joy.
Dec 26, 2023
A “Garish” Blue Living Room Gets a Soft, Dreamy Redo for $1,270
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Sometimes, simplicity is key.
Dec 21, 2023
A Smart Makeover Creates a "Triple Duty" Living Room
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The renovated space makes room for hangouts, overnight guests, and WFH days.
Dec 15, 2023
This Living Room Redo Has Three (!!!) Designer-Level Furniture Hacks
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It went from “an uncomfortable beige box” to technicolored and oh-so clever.
Dec 10, 2023
A $300 One-Wall Upgrade Luxes up This “Boring” Living Room
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Before, this homeowner avoided including this wall in any photographs. Now, it’s ready for its close-up!
Dec 7, 2023
A Plain Living Room Gets a “Boho Barbie” Makeover with Lots of DIYs
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And it only cost about $250!
Nov 30, 2023
A Tired Brick Fireplace Gets New Life with a DIY Whitewash
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The new mantel is an eye-catching upgrade.
Nov 25, 2023
IKEA Shelves Turn This Living Room into a “Mini Museum”
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This once-blank space is now a collector’s dream.
Nov 19, 2023
A Dark Living Room Goes Bright with a $5,000 MCM-Style MakeoverHome Projects
The after puts the “modern” in mid-century modern.
Nov 7, 2023
This Living Room Makeover Is Like Night and Day (Literally)
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Before, the oatmeal-colored walls made the whole room feel dark despite its large windows.
Nov 3, 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.
Oct 25, 2023
Plants and Checkerboard Are a DIY Dream Team in This Living Room RedoHome Projects
“This was a very risky project,” the DIYer says. “I didn't know if it would turn out cool or chunky and busy.”
Oct 19, 2023
A DIY Bench Adds 18 Feet of Hidden Storage to This Family Room
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And it cost a fraction of a professional custom install.
Sep 28, 2023
Decluttering and De-Paneling Rescue This ’80s Cabin Living Room
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“With dark walls and so much clutter, it was hard to enjoy the real hero: the view,” this homeowner says of the space before.
Sep 26, 2023
3 Big Changes Make an All-White Living Room Color-Drenched and Cozy
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“We spend way more time in here now than we did the first two years of living in the house,” says the homeowner.
Sep 24, 2023
An Easy IKEA Hack Brings Statement Shelving to This Bare Wall
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Only a few steps were needed to give these IKEA shelves the look of custom built-ins.
Sep 23, 2023
A Renter-Friendly Spare Room Refresh Brightens the SpaceHome Projects
“You don't always have to renovate a space to make it look pretty,” this homeowner says.
Sep 17, 2023
An Unused Basement Becomes a Relaxing 1970s-Style Hangout for $3,000Home Projects
Now, it’s a groovy space for hosting friends.
Sep 13, 2023
A Neglected Living Room Gets a Cottagecore Redo for About $1,000Home Projects
Smart design choices and budget-savvy shopping gave this blank space a charming new look that totally fits the home’s 1941 roots.
Sep 7, 2023
B&A: Upcycles and DIYs Transformed a 1910 Living Room for Just $1,060
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One highlight: a hand-painted floral pattern on the walls.
Sep 2, 2023
B&A: A Living Room’s Chic Redo Disguises Its Old ‘80s Brick Fireplace
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“I wanted to go bigger with this fireplace,” this homeowner says of her unique transformation.
Jul 15, 2023
B&A: A Small Sunroom’s $800 Revamp Is Cozy, Boho, and Renter-FriendlyHome Projects
This renter-friendly redo has a great solution for brightening up a retro wood-paneled space.
Jul 12, 2023
B&A: A Small NYC Living Room Redo Makes the Most of a Tiny (70-Inch!) SpaceHome Projects
This living room redo is chock-full of tips for filling up a small space without it feeling overwhelming.
Jul 8, 2023
B&A: A Bold Paint Choice Brings Out the Best in This 1930s Living RoomHome Projects
This color-loving homeowner knew the neutrals had to go.
Jul 3, 2023