Home Projects

A clever yellow accent wall serves as a striking visual headboard.

Small touches, like a brass sconce and gold mantel mirror, create the perfect blend of vintage and modern.

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.

The result is beautiful, bright, and airy — and has enough space for two people to cook at the same time.

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.

The after features one of this year's trendiest paint colors.

A faux finish for the win!

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

Keep the winter chill out for good.

Bookcases aren't just for living rooms!

The natural wood shines in its new surroundings.

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

These 10 bedroom makeovers impressed editors the most this year.

The space is unrecognizable.

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.

The designer-homeowner used a pop of color in an unexpected place.

Thanks to an IKEA hack that saved a handy homeowner up to $10,000 on construction costs!

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.

Wooden furniture, gold hardware, and warm tones galore!

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.

Not every project needs to be a days-long ordeal — sometimes, all you need is a little time to make a big change.

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.

Real estate agents say you only have to take on one particular project if you want your space to immediately feel bigger.

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.

The ultimate escape right at home.

You don't need fancy stationery or expert penmanship.

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.

“If you’ve ever soaked in water heated only by wood, you’ll know it's much richer than just the bathing: it's the splitting and stacking of firewood, the methodical stirring and preparation of the water, the sound of the crackling fire, the anticipation of the heat.”

"There are still a few stray big toy items that cannot fit in the drawers or cabinets, but overall it has the perfect mix of functionality, open space, and design I was craving," the homeowner says of the "After."

The reno makes everything look bigger and brighter, but still has mid-century charm fitting of a mid-century house.

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

Real estate expert Lauren Risley calls it “The Anchor Problem” when a client is stuck emotionally in a home that is no longer serving their needs.

At first glance, it looks like a painting.

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.

The kitchen moved rooms entirely, and also checked off each of the homeowners' specific requirements.

Better days await!