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A $600 Vintage Charm Redo Reversed a Gray Flip in an “Uninspired” KitchenHome Projects
Every once in a while, style switch-ups are good for the soul — even if the room “before” isn’t terrible to begin with. For Emma and Zack Shay, their kitchen wasn’t bad-looking by any means, but they wanted to ditch the blue-gray cabinetry for something that felt warmer and homey.
Sarah Everett
She Saved $10,000 by Painting Her Orangey Kitchen CabinetsHome Projects
If there’s one 1990s or early aughts feature that DIYers and designers are ditching when redoing a kitchen in the 2020s, it’s a two-tiered island countertop. Multi-level bar seating is making way for something more practical — often an expansive, single-level island or peninsula. You can see examples in this green kitchen makeover and this navy one — and in Sheri Abernathy’s (@brasswalnut) recent kitchen makeover.
Sarah Everett
Instead of Tossing Her Bed Frame, She Put a $40 DIY Headboard in FrontHome Projects
“I have a really high-quality bed with a vaguely modern aesthetic that no longer suits me,” Maya Drozdz says. She bought the bed frame years ago, but her current style shifted towards an eclectic, vintage look. Maya had originally wanted to replace just the headboard, as that was really the only noticeable part.But because it couldn’t be detached from the frame, Maya had to come up with another solution instead of replacing it.
LJ Smelker
A 100-Year-Old Bathroom Got a Renter-Friendly Redo (Including the Molding!)Home Projects
Sarah Bryant’s (@sarah_louwho) over-100-year-old Brownstone apartment came with a lot of charm: original woodwork, two fireplaces, flower pots on the stoop, and friendly neighbors. A few things that weren’t so nice or charming? The large window right next to the toilet in her bathroom, the dated tan-and-black tile, and the hardware in the space. “The upgrades [over time] left some room for improvement that I’ve been happy to build on,” Sarah says.
Sarah Everett
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This Easy Method Can Give You an Old-Money Patina Look in Hours
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It uses two ingredients you already have.
Shelby Deering
The Right Way to Paint Furniture (So Your Paint Job Actually Lasts)
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Do it right the first time and you won’t have to do it again — until you have a new favorite color, that is.
Ashley Poskin
The Secret to Getting a Pro-Level Result on Your Next DIY Paint Job
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Make your DIY a real “wow.”
Ashley Poskin
How to Grout Tile Like a Pro (Even If You’re a Total Tile Newbie)
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Warning: It will be messy.
June Bhongjan

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A $600 Vintage Charm Redo Reversed a Gray Flip in an “Uninspired” KitchenHome Projects
Every once in a while, style switch-ups are good for the soul — even if the room “before” isn’t terrible to begin with. For Emma and Zack Shay, their kitchen wasn’t bad-looking by any means, but they wanted to ditch the blue-gray cabinetry for something that felt warmer and homey.
Sarah Everett
She Saved $10,000 by Painting Her Orangey Kitchen CabinetsHome Projects
If there’s one 1990s or early aughts feature that DIYers and designers are ditching when redoing a kitchen in the 2020s, it’s a two-tiered island countertop. Multi-level bar seating is making way for something more practical — often an expansive, single-level island or peninsula. You can see examples in this green kitchen makeover and this navy one — and in Sheri Abernathy’s (@brasswalnut) recent kitchen makeover.
Sarah Everett
Instead of Tossing Her Bed Frame, She Put a $40 DIY Headboard in FrontHome Projects
“I have a really high-quality bed with a vaguely modern aesthetic that no longer suits me,” Maya Drozdz says. She bought the bed frame years ago, but her current style shifted towards an eclectic, vintage look. Maya had originally wanted to replace just the headboard, as that was really the only noticeable part.But because it couldn’t be detached from the frame, Maya had to come up with another solution instead of replacing it.
LJ Smelker
The Top Bathroom Renovation Regret, According to ContractorsHome Projects
Think twice before including this in your plans.
Brittany Leitner
I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Makeover’s Brilliant Wall Decor TrickHome Projects
I absolutely hate hot weather, so there’s no time of year that makes me feel quite as giddy as the arrival of fall and, most importantly, fireplace season. Now that autumn is here, I’ve been thinking more about fireplace decor and looking for easy, affordable ways to dress up my own mantel.
Megan Baker Detloff
A 100-Year-Old Bathroom Got a Renter-Friendly Redo (Including the Molding!)Home Projects
Sarah Bryant’s (@sarah_louwho) over-100-year-old Brownstone apartment came with a lot of charm: original woodwork, two fireplaces, flower pots on the stoop, and friendly neighbors. A few things that weren’t so nice or charming? The large window right next to the toilet in her bathroom, the dated tan-and-black tile, and the hardware in the space. “The upgrades [over time] left some room for improvement that I’ve been happy to build on,” Sarah says.
Sarah Everett
A Dropped Ceiling Became This 100-Year-Old Dining Room’s Best FeatureHome Projects
Old homes have tons of cool history, charm, and character, but they can also come with a lot of necessary remodels and repairs thanks to plenty of years of use.That was certainly true of DIYer and real estate agent Melissa Doucet’s dining room in her 1922 home. “When we bought this century-old home, I don’t think anything had ever been done to it,” Melissa says of the dining room.
Sarah Everett
She Used "Psychedelic Wallpaper" to Make a Tiny Bathroom Feel BiggerHome Projects
Every square inch matters when a room is only 40 square feet large. It’s important to maximize the room’s functionality and organization and get the most out of the limited space you have. This was the issue Julia Gallagher, principal architect and founder of JAGA Studio, faced with her client’s bathroom.
LJ Smelker
A Never-Used Living Room Is Now a Dream Library Thanks to One Paint ColorHome Projects
Apartment owner Amanda Mactas (@manhattantwist) is a voracious reader, and that’s clear in her design aesthetic, too. “I really like the feel of an old library, but I also love some elements of more modern style,” she says.The goal for her living room transformation was to marry the two, and she worked with professional designer Kim Limtak. “I never did anything at all in the living room,” Kim says.
Sarah Everett
A $50 Mantel Inspired This DIY Fireplace — He Handmade Every TileHome Projects
If you don’t have a fireplace in your living room or bedroom, you can always make one — whether that’s an operational one or a purely decorative one. Here are nine DIY fireplace ideas to inspire you — plus a 10th one from stylist and interior decorator Chad Burton (@chadburton.studio).
Sarah Everett
An All-Gray Bathroom Got a Colorful Redo with an Unrecognizable IKEA HackHome Projects
One of homeowner and interior designer Chloë Rideout’s (@chloerideoutinteriors) goals for her bathroom makeover was to make it look less cookie-cutter and more vintage. After all, her condo is in an 1835 rowhome.But in the first three years that Chloë and her husband, Joe, lived there, the bathroom was “gray and boring,” Chloë says.
Sarah Everett
They Used to Avoid This Cramped Bathroom — A Space-Saving Redo Fixed ItHome Projects
People who live in smaller homes can probably relate to this sentiment from designer Lauren Saab @saabstudios.design): “In a smaller home, you feel the inefficiencies of every square foot,” she says.And Lauren was definitely feeling the inefficiencies in her 1,162-square-foot 1950s house’s bathroom. “The bathroom was one of the smallest rooms in the house, but the vanity made it feel even tighter,” she says.
Sarah Everett
This DIY Kitchen Makeover Has a Countertop Like I’ve Never Seen BeforeHome Projects
Don’t get me wrong — all of the kitchens I’ve written about are special and gorgeous in their own way, but sometimes, a feature comes along that I really just have to pause and admire. This happened with Rachel (@ladyhighwayjewelry) and John Thompson’s (@johnny___666___) kitchen in their maximalist New Orleans home. And there’s one DIY feature in particular that’s so unique, I couldn’t help but write about it.
Cullen Ormond
Oct 4, 2026
This Bungalow’s Striking Fireplace Is So Green, It’s Almost BlackHome Projects
“The living room was our first project,” Maudie Francek says about her and her husband Ronnie’s 1928 Milwaukee home. Because the couple was tackling the whole home room by room, they needed at least one space away from the renovation messiness in other parts of the house.“We knew it would be the space where we spent most of our time, so we wanted to create a comfortable landing spot to relax in as we tackled the rest of the house,” Maudie shares.
LJ Smelker
Oct 3, 2026
A “Sea of Natural Maple Cabinetry” Became an Unexpectedly Colorful KitchenHome Projects
Wisconsin-based interior designer Emily Winters of Peabody’s Interiors was tasked with an all-too-classic mission: An outdated kitchen from the late 1990s to early 2000s was in need of a modern makeover — and a much more functional layout.“It was a sea of natural maple cabinetry with sponge-painted walls and Corian countertops,” Winters says of the original kitchen.
Cullen Ormond
Oct 2, 2026
I’ve Seen Hundreds of IKEA BILLY Hacks — Never One Like ThisHome Projects
Studio apartment dwellers often have to come up with clever ways to divide their space into distinct zones for sleeping, dining, working, and more. Take, for instance, these large pink IKEA BILLY bookcases that basically turn this studio into a one-bedroom, or this IKEA shower door hack that carves out a home office in a studio.A third space-savvy IKEA project to add to the list is Olamilekan Isaac’s (@our_commonspace) BILLY-built bedroom.
Sarah Everett
Oct 2, 2026
The Two-Toned Cabinets in This Kitchen Make It Feel Like a “Retreat”Home Projects
For a lot of people, the kitchen is where a lot of time is spent. Everything from cooking to entertaining to hanging out with family happens in this space. So it’s a win if it represents the people who live in the home.Gina Gutierrez, interior designer and founder of Gina Rachelle Design, had a client who wanted her home “to reflect her taste while supporting working from home, cooking, entertaining, and life with her small dog,” Gina shares.
LJ Smelker
Oct 1, 2026
A Home Stager Turned a Cramped Kitchen Corner into a Cozy Dining NookHome Projects
Small dining spaces can be a challenge to furnish and stage for a potential buyer. Too big a table, and your family, guests, or potential next homeowner will have to squeeze themselves through your space, making it feel cramped, awkward, and hard to imagine living there.Meanwhile, a too-small table lacks function and the ability to use the space as it’s intended.
Grace Cassidy
Oct 1, 2026