Before & After: A Living Room Fireplace Goes from “Pukey” to Super Luxe

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. PR pro Jessica Greenhalgh‘s Massachusetts apartment certainly has good bones, but like most rental spaces, not every feature and finish felt tailored to her tastes when she moved in. “I love my apartment — it’s an old building … Read more

Before and After: A Bland Beige Bedroom Gets a Luxe Hotel-Worthy Transformation

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When you’re creating your Pinterest board for bedroom inspiration, the more luxe-looking spaces can feel out of reach — and out of budget. But the truth is, there are tons of hacks and budget-friendly DIYs to help you … Read more

Before and After: A Dark, Gloomy Bedroom Becomes an Artist’s Airy Home Office

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

B&A: A Blah Brown Kitchen Transforms with Fresh Paint, Counters, and More

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. The biggest issue with a lot of kitchens is space and storage — both can be tough (and expensive) to add. But if you already have both, you can turn more attention to aesthetics. This kitchen — owned … Read more

Before and After: A $1,000 Powder Room Reno with Dramatic Roaring ’20s Style

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

B&A: A Dining Room Goes From Beige to Breathtaking in 5 Days (for $370!)

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.

See How the Dated Kitchen in This Rental Cottage Was Transformed into an Oasis

It was tough to envision the potential of the beach cottage beyond its dated wood paneling, drab wallpaper, and obsolete fixtures — but Tiffany Leigh Piotrowski of Tiffany Leigh Design in Toronto knew it was there. When she and her team purchased the 800-square-foot Sauble Beach house, which was being renovated to serve as a … Read more

B&A: A Red-and-Yellow Hodgepodge Kitchen Gets a Cozy, Sophisticated Redo

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 Custom DIY Doormat Brings This “Underwhelming” Entryway to Life

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

B&A: A Paint Swap Makes This 1950s Living Room Feel Fresh and Inviting

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