Need Motivation for Your Next Home Makeover? The One Room Challenge Starts Today

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

See How a Stager Turned a Cluttered Living Space into a Minimal Dining Room

When prepping and improving their home for sale, there likely comes a point in the process when a homeowner steps back and thinks, “Do I really want to leave now?”  Indeed, once you see the shiny new appliances and hardwoods in place, you might wonder why you didn’t make such upgrades sooner so that you … Read more

Before and After: I Made Over My Rental’s Entryway for Under $200

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. It’s no secret that New York City apartments have weird layouts. Entryways, in particular, can be challenging. They are often cramped, oddly long and narrow, or downright non-existent. So, I was thrilled when my boyfriend and I found … Read more

B&A: A 1910s Broom Cupboard Becomes a Beautifully Tiled Art Deco Powder Room

Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She 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 Dark, Totally Round ’70s Apartment Was Turned into a Pastel ’80s Paradise

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Mia, boyfriend Fabian, and dogs Vincent, Leni, and JosefLocation: Munich, GermanySize: 1,020 square feetType of Home: Rooftop apartment Years Lived In: 3 years, owned Mia, a creative director in a marketing agency she co-founded 10 years ago, … Read more

Before & After: $130 Takes Two IKEA IVARs from Boring and Basic to Art Deco Glam

Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She 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 Cramped Kitchen Gets a More Practical Layout — & an Updated Look to Match

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. While the details of some dated kitchens aren’t ideal, they can usually be sidestepped until updates get underway. But a cramped layout is harder to move past — literally. And that was the case when realtor Celine Crestin … Read more

Thanks to Repairs and Renos, This Midwest Family Farmhouse Got a New Life

Alison Goldman Special Projects Director Alison Goldman is an editor, writer, and TV binge-watcher based in Chicago. She’s held editorial positions at Boston.com, WomensHealthMag.com, and Glamour magazine. She’s also worked as a full-time freelance journalist, crafting lifestyle and culture content with an emphasis on women’s issues for publications including Cosmopolitan, The Lily from The Washington … Read more

B&A: A $400 DIY Turns an Impractical Hall Closet into a Stunning Statement Piece

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Your home’s closets are, first and foremost, supposed to be functional. But these small storage spaces are a great place to add a little style and personality to your home, too. See: this redo from Mariam Kipiani of … Read more

Before and After: A “Shabby Chic” TV Stand Gets a Fresh and Modern Look for $125

Finding a media console or TV stand that’s the perfect size and style in mint condition is kind of like striking gold. But you don’t have to resign yourself to searching endlessly for the right off-the-rack fit. Instead, try looking for something that you can make your own. After all, no one knows your style … Read more