B&A: A $3,800 Scandi-Inspired Redo Transforms a Beige-on-Beige Bathroom

Beige might be a trend again, but it’s not a hit in every space. Homeowner Alice Kauban (@odd_essence) wasn’t in love with how it looked her own bathroom, which was a veritable buffet of beige: beige on the walls, beige on the floors, beige in the shower, beige in the tub… it was beige everywhere. … Read more

This 350-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio DIYed on a Budget Feels So Much Bigger

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Christine Leahy, and my rescue dog, Chloe! Location: Prospect Heights — Brooklyn, NY Size: 350 square feetType of Home: Studio Apartment Years lived in: 1 year, renting A few months into lockdown last year, Christine Leahy decided … Read more

Before and After: This Bland Dining Room’s Risky $450 Project Has a Huge Payoff

Sometimes you don’t need to put up new walls to define a space — you can often create separate zones by using construction-free tricks. This dining room redo from Katelyn Herman is a great example. Katelyn’s home was built in 1947, but recently renovated, which meant that it lost some of its vintage character. That … Read more

Before and After: A Two-Tone Paint Job Brings This Dark Kitchen out of the 1990s

Megan Baker Home Projects Editor Megan is a writer and editor who specializes in home upgrades, DIY projects, hacks, and design. Before Apartment Therapy, she was an editor at HGTV Magazine and This Old House Magazine. Megan has a degree in Magazine Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She is a self-taught weighted … Read more

Putting In A Pool: The Process, The Cost, and All The Before & After Photos

It’s been a full year in the making, but OUR POOL IS DONE*! Here’s where I imagine someone saying “and the crowd goes wiiiiild” (and the crowd, in this case, is the five members of our household – including Burger shaking a tiny pom-pom). Today we’ve got one HUGE post full of info about the … Read more

B&A: A 1920s Living Room Is Restored to Its Former Glory for Under $1000

Sarah Everett Editorial Assistant Sarah is Apartment Therapy’s editorial assistant. She recently completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.

B&A: A “Mildewy, Bland, Depressing” Patio Becomes a Backyard Oasis for $240

Sarah Everett Editorial Assistant Sarah is Apartment Therapy’s editorial assistant. She recently completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.

75 Do-It-Yourself Ways To Decorate Your Dorm Room

Photo: A Beautiful Mess With the new school year right around the corner, those of you who are heading back to college are probably thinking about how to decorate your dorm room this year. Well, we’re here to help! Today we have 75 awesome DIY dorm decor ideas to give your space a unique, custom feel. Click … Read more

IKEA’s New Manual Teaches You How You To Upcycle Old Furniture Like Brand New

IKEA’s iconic assembly instruction manuals have helped millions of customers around the world. Now, the company is reimagining it to help the environment. The Swedish flatpack company has launched new, free-to-download manuals that teach customers how to upcycle the furniture they’re planning to discard. Called “Repurposeful Instructions,” the manuals feature 12 hacks that anyone — … Read more

This Bangalore Rental Comes Alive with DIYs, Like a Tassel Headboard

Name: Himadri Das, husband, and two dogs Location: Bangalore, IndiaType of home: ApartmentSize: 1300 square feetYears lived in: 6 years, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I live in a small apartment in Bangalore, India, with my husband and two adorable dogs. This is … Read more