B&A: A Cluttered Closet Becomes a Functional “Speakeasy” for $800

Megan BakerHome Projects Director 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 blanket … Read more

B&A: DIY Built-Ins and a Totally Unique Paint Job Luxe Up a Plain Living Area

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 Fairytale-Level Redo Makes This Drab Laundry Room Unrecognizable

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. There’s a reason “doing laundry” is classified as a chore: It’s boring. (Well, at least to most — if you find thrills in washing and drying, more power to you.) … Read more

B&A: A $600 Accent Wall Brings the Perfect Dose of Cozy to a Boho-Style Nursery

When you think about a nursery or kid’s room, chances are you envision a bright, airy and cheerful room to bring baby home to. But a lot of nurseries start out as long-forgotten guest rooms that need a lot of TLC. For more content like this follow How ToBefore & After That’s exactly the predicament … Read more

B&A: A $60 Stripped-Down Makeover Helps a Secondhand Sideboard Go Luxe

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. You don’t have to settle for second-choice furniture just because your dream look is out of budget. In fact, you can still snag just the right thing for your … Read more

B&A: A Cheerful Kids’ Room Gets a New Life as a Grown Up Office and Guest Room

Kelly Dawson Kelly Dawson is a media consultant based in Los Angeles. She is a prolific writer for notable publications including Cup of Jo, Vox, AFAR, Dwell, Martha Stewart Living, McSweeney’s and Architectural Digest. Kelly is the three-time guest editor for Refinery29’s “Voices of Disability” series, two-time guest host of “Call Your Girlfriend,” and deputy … Read more

B&A: This Chic Entryway Redo Full of Secondhand Finds Proves More is More

Not all renovations are massive projects that require a complete overhaul of a room. Sometimes the rooms you dream of changing up the most are uninspired spaces you use every day — maybe a bedroom that lacks chill-friendly decor or a dining area that feels ho-hum. Or maybe, as in the case of Phallan Davis … Read more

B&A: A Dingy Basement Becomes an Elegant Bedroom— with a Surprising Paint Choice

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. If you’re lucky enough to have a basement in your home, you know how valuable that extra space can be. And you know just how dark and dreary that … Read more

B&A: A Small Kitchen Gets an 8-Hour Organizing Makeover for Under $1,000

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 Few Smart DIYs Go a Long Way in Brightening up This Dreary 1990s RV

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. When you live in a small space, atmosphere is particularly important. A dark, dated, and wholly uninspired aesthetic can quickly make it seem like the walls are closing in … Read more