B&A: Low-Cost DIYs and Bold Design Risks Pay off Big Time in this Hallway Redo

Sarah EverettStaff 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.

See How a Stager Took an Empty Space and Made It into a Welcoming Family Room

Heather Bien Heather Bien is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer whose work has appeared on MyDomaine, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, HelloGiggles, and more. You’ll often find her making pitstops for roadside antique shops, drooling over original hardwood floors, or perfecting her latte recipe.

B&A: A Blank Builder-Grade Bedroom Gets a Kid-Friendly Yet Clutter-Free Revamp

Sarah EverettStaff 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 $200 DIY Redo Turns a Gloomy Patio into a Dreamy Outdoor Dining Spot

If you’re stuck in the middle of dreary winter right now (hello, Northern Hemisphere), you might be focusing on projects that you can do inside your home to make it warm and cozy. But if you’re daydreaming about outdoor projects that you’ll be able to enjoy come warmer weather, count this welcoming patio redo from … Read more

B&A: A “Generic and Soulless” Gray Bathroom Gets a Traditional Redo with Punch

Sarah EverettStaff 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.

See How a Stager Transformed a Dated Canadian Bedroom into an Airy Retreat

Sometimes, heavy wood furniture looks stately. Other times, it weighs down an otherwise bright room. The latter was one of the major problems Elena Gouchtchina, creative director at The Staging Expert in Toronto, encountered when staging a five-bedroom, four-bath home in Mississauga, Canada. On top of that, every room was painted a different color, including … Read more

B&A: See How a Bare Mechanical Room Becomes a Playful Toy Closet Instead

Shifrah Combiths With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town life … Read more

B&A: A 485-Square-Foot Studio’s Renter-Friendly Refresh Modernizes the Space

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Name: Pierrick Beaulieu-Wojtowicki and my cat, Raphael Location: Montreal, QC, CanadaType of home: Studio ApartmentSize: 485 square footYears lived in: 1.5 years, renting For more content like this follow … Read more

B&A: A $60 No-Power-Tools Hack Turns an IKEA KALLAX into a Luxe Media Console

Sarah EverettStaff 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: This Home’s Reno Has the Dreamiest Dark Bedrooms & Brilliant Budget Art Tip

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Name: Hill Stark and pup, RomeoLocation: Denver, ColoradoSize: 830 square feetYears lived in: Less than a year, owned For more content like this follow ToursBefore & After “This home … Read more