Home Projects

See this space go dark (in the best way).

The blue paint choices create a calm vibe.

This bathroom makeover has an incredibly clever trick for upgrading a light fixture.

In this kitchen, every wall is a feature wall.

Even just rotating furniture, like the DIYers did here, can make a bedroom feel brand new.

“As a renter, I’m always on the hunt for reversible and renter-friendly solutions,” this DIYer says. “This, luckily, is a combo of both!”

It's the perfect workspace!

The red trim is so good, too.

A recipe developer's new kitchen is beautiful for filming — and functional, too.

Scrapping the crumbling plaster walls revealed gorgeous vintage brick.

And it only cost about $250!

“I was in love with the green and black tiles,” the homeowner says. “I wanted to spotlight them and honor the incredible craft that went into building our bathroom.”

“I wanted something with personality — something brave and welcoming,” the homeowner says.

Now, it’s a groovy space for hosting friends.

Smart design choices and budget-savvy shopping gave this blank space a charming new look that totally fits the home’s 1941 roots.

“The room is so much brighter now and feels like it is truly me,” the DIYer says.

The “after” is bright, airy, and art-filled.

The project has several budget-friendly features.

The color scheme is very berries and cream.

And it took three tries to nail the color!

The paint color is dreamy.

This hallway finally got “the attention it deserved,” the DIYer says.

It gave a new and fresh look to the whole inside.

Minor projects went a long way.

An IKEA ELVARI was the perfect find here.

The goal was to incorporate “vintage and cottage touches.”

There's no such thing as too much color.

It's an important first step!

The homeowners wanted to add toy storage to their living room without turning it into a full-on playroom.

Now, it’s much more functional for a family of five.

All featured in real homes that Apartment Therapy has toured over the years.

The green paint inspired the rest of the studio’s design.

No drilling required!

The gallery wall is personality-packed.

“It’s an area we walk through several times a day, so I wanted it to feel more alive,” the DIYer says.

Goodbye, red carpeting.

I’m actually excited to get up and get ready every day in my new space.

The homeowners aimed for “unique on a tight budget,” and they certainly delivered.

It's seriously impressive!

“Don't be afraid to go bold with colors in small spaces,” the homeowner says.

This bathroom makeover has great advice for first-time DIYers.

This is such a great idea.

The changes are immediate and impactful.

This project proves the power of paint and shopping your own home.

It seems so much easier!

Before, this homeowner avoided including this wall in any photographs. Now, it’s ready for its close-up!

This once-blank space is now a collector’s dream.

It's DIY-packed.

The project only took a couple of hours to complete.

Plus, the “after” is filled with secondhand finds.

The interior designer calls the cabinet color choice “daring,” but it certainly helps tone down the dated countertops.

“The goal was to create a warmer, more layered space,” the homeowner says.

The “after” is streamlined and clutter-free.

It was a lot cheaper than replacing them!

Here’s how I used color and pattern to make the room feel distinct.

“Doing this project ourselves felt very rewarding,” the homeowner says.

“We have to walk through it every day, so might as well make it nice,” the DIYer says.

A “scary” bathroom transformed into a colorful stunner thanks to budget-friendly DIYs.

The new colors tie in the cabinets and appliances.

This is major inspiration to work with what you’ve got.

There’s not a lot paint and wallpaper can’t fix, according to this DIYer.

The bold green color featured in this transformation is just perfect.

“I wanted to take this warm-toned, early-2000s nightmare and turn it into a modern dream,” the condo owner says.

These will help you look at your bathroom with new hope.

The after is a total breath of fresh air.

And the wavy DIY headboard is a must-see!

Plus a couple other swaps make this kitchen sing.

It’s renter-friendly!

“I wanted to create a neutral but cozy and comfortable atmosphere that still had an element of freshness, modernity, and maybe even a little sexiness,” the designer and homeowner says.

This interior designer got to be her own client for a change.

"We spent as little time as possible in the kitchen,” the homeowner says of the before.

In Germany, where this renter lives, it’s common for rental units to not come with a kitchen — the renter must build their own!