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Before & After Projects

IKEA hacks, vintage DIYs, whole room transformations, renovations, and more from our readers.
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See how a kitchen redo saves major money with budget lighting, IKEA cabinetry, and a kitchen island furniture flip.
Before and After: A 1997 Kitchen’s Big Reno Is “a Story of Splurges and Saves”
See how a kitchen redo saves major money with budget lighting, IKEA cabinetry, and a kitchen island furniture flip.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
We'd love to see your before & after home projects! Whether it's a whole room makeover, a furniture upcycle, or a small DIY, we want to see it and share it on our site! 🛠️
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We'd love to see your before & after home projects! Whether it's a whole room makeover, a furniture upcycle, or a small DIY, we want to see it and share it on our site! 🛠️
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
See a cluttered laundry room become a functional space with a spot for everything.
Before and After: This $800 Laundry Room Redo Features a Hidden IKEA Hack
See a cluttered laundry room become a functional space with a spot for everything.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
Learn how this NYC renter totally transformed her kitchen floor in a few simple steps.
Before & After: These Glam Peel-and-Stick Floor Tiles Refreshed a Bland Kitchen
Learn how this NYC renter totally transformed her kitchen floor in a few simple steps.
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Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
See how an “improve and remove” meeting before home staging helped transform this living room.
This Living Room Proves That “Improve and Remove” Meetings Are Worth It
See how an “improve and remove” meeting before home staging helped transform this living room.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
See a 1970s bathroom transformation that features bold geometric tile on the floors and blue tile on the walls. 1970s Bathroom, Bathroom Redo, Modern Bathroom, Green Tile, Blue Tiles, White Tiles, Shower Over Bath, Have A Shower, Bold Geometric Tile
1970s Bathroom
Bathroom Redo
Modern Bathroom
Green Tile
Blue Tiles
White Tiles
Shower Over Bath
Have A Shower
Bold Geometric Tile
Before and After: The Tile Is the Star of This 1970s Bathroom Renovation
See a 1970s bathroom transformation that features bold geometric tile on the floors and blue tile on the walls.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
See how an old secondhand filing cabinet becomes a chic and modern raised planter.
Before and After: I Turned an Old Filing Cabinet into the Modern Planter of My Dreams
See how an old secondhand filing cabinet becomes a chic and modern raised planter.
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Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
With the help of Benjamin Moore, JQ International shines even brighter now. Hand Painted Chairs, Paint Job, Bright Walls, Community Space, Room Transformation, Lgbtq, Ikea Hack, Apartment Therapy, The Help
Hand Painted Chairs
Paint Job
Bright Walls
Community Space
Room Transformation
Lgbtq
Ikea Hack
Apartment Therapy
The Help
Before & After: An LGBTQ+ Community Center Shines Even Brighter After a Colorful Paint Job
With the help of Benjamin Moore, JQ International shines even brighter now.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
Allison Schaeffer and her husband Noel had a large loft area at the top of their stairs that was basically wasted space—but it had serious potential. See how they transformed this dull area into a bright functional hang-out. World Market Table, Cost Plus, Rugs Usa, Neutral Colour Palette, Built Ins, Feature Wall, Home Projects, Family Photos
World Market Table
Cost Plus
Rugs Usa
Neutral Colour Palette
Built Ins
Feature Wall
Home Projects
Family Photos
Before and After: This Wasted Space Got a Super Functional Makeover (and a Herringbone Feature Wall)
Allison Schaeffer and her husband Noel had a large loft area at the top of their stairs that was basically wasted space—but it had serious potential. See how they transformed this dull area into a bright functional hang-out.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
See 9 of the most gorgeous bathroom transformations that feature wallpapered walls. Terrazzo Wallpaper, Toile Wallpaper, Bathroom Wallpaper, Floral Wallpaper, Jessica Shea, Floating Sink, Bathroom Transformation, Painted Vanity, Eclectic Art
Terrazzo Wallpaper
Toile Wallpaper
Bathroom Wallpaper
Floral Wallpaper
Jessica Shea
Floating Sink
Bathroom Transformation
Painted Vanity
Eclectic Art
9 of the Most Gorgeous Wallpapered Bathroom Redos Ever
See 9 of the most gorgeous bathroom transformations that feature wallpapered walls.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
See a new paint color, a new light fixture, new floors, and added seating come to the rescue for this dated entryway. Brick Pillars, Black Candelabra, Ikea Units, White Beadboard, Brown Tiles, New Paint Colors, Large Foyer, Old Lights, Wood Knobs
Brick Pillars
Black Candelabra
Ikea Units
White Beadboard
Brown Tiles
New Paint Colors
Large Foyer
Old Lights
Wood Knobs
Before and After: 4 Low-Lift Swaps Make This Entryway Feel More Open and Timeless
See a new paint color, a new light fixture, new floors, and added seating come to the rescue for this dated entryway.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
See five of the best, most inviting reading nook and home library redo projects. Ikea Lack Shelves, Lack Shelf, Ikea Bookcase, Billy Bookcase, Bookshelves, Cozy Reading Corners, Cozy Reading Nook, Mini Library, Home Library
Ikea Lack Shelves
Lack Shelf
Ikea Bookcase
Billy Bookcase
Bookshelves
Cozy Reading Corners
Cozy Reading Nook
Mini Library
Home Library
Before and After: These 5 Ultra-Cozy Reading Nooks Are a Bookworm’s Fantasy
See five of the best, most inviting reading nook and home library redo projects.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
When Lucy Hamilton and her husband bought their UK home four years ago, their sitting room and its Victorian fireplace were every shade of neutral. Fast forward to now: The room is colorful, daring, and so much fun. And that Victorian fireplace? It’s electric blue. See how they did it. Before After Home, Victorian Fireplace, Farmhouse Side Table, Uninspired, Uk Homes, Built In Bookcase, Living Room Makeover, Blinds For Windows
Before After Home
Victorian Fireplace
Farmhouse Side Table
Uninspired
Uk Homes
Built In Bookcase
Living Room Makeover
Blinds For Windows
Before and After: An Uninspired Sitting Room Gets Some Neon Personality
When Lucy Hamilton and her husband bought their UK home four years ago, their sitting room and its Victorian fireplace were every shade of neutral. Fast forward to now: The room is colorful, daring, and so much fun. And that Victorian fireplace? It’s electric blue. See how they did it.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
See how tile paint and stick-on tiles make this 2018 builder-grade gray bathroom more colorful with maximalist style. Grey Bathrooms, Kitchen Projects, Maximalist Bathroom, Maximalist Style, Diy Glow, Living Room Redo, Pink Tiles
Grey Bathrooms
Kitchen Projects
Maximalist Bathroom
Maximalist Style
Diy Glow
Living Room Redo
Pink Tiles
Before and After: A Bathroom’s Builder-Grade Tile Gets a $300 DIY Glow-Up
See how tile paint and stick-on tiles make this 2018 builder-grade gray bathroom more colorful with maximalist style.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
When home design blogger Cynthia Harper and her husband bought their home in 2012, they focused on the design features they already loved: the simple mantle and their new front door (which was an all-important element considering their first home’s entrance was through the back). They knew they wanted to renovate the kitchen, which was “clean and well-maintained” but stuck in the ’90s, but they’d have to save up first. Simple Mantle, Diy Help, Farmhouse Sink, Updated Kitchen, Quartz Countertops, Remodeling Projects, First Home
Simple Mantle
Diy Help
Farmhouse Sink
Updated Kitchen
Quartz Countertops
Remodeling Projects
First Home
Before and After: A Bright and Airy Kitchen with an Eye on the Details
When home design blogger Cynthia Harper and her husband bought their home in 2012, they focused on the design features they already loved: the simple mantle and their new front door (which was an all-important element considering their first home’s entrance was through the back). They knew they wanted to renovate the kitchen, which was “clean and well-maintained” but stuck in the ’90s, but they’d have to save up first.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
See how a DIY lime wash wall & lighting upgrades — plus new decor & furniture — transform a builder-grade bedroom. Wall Lighting, Pendant Lighting, Builder Grade, Furniture Decor, Upgrade, Lime, Lights
Wall Lighting
Pendant Lighting
Builder Grade
Furniture Decor
Upgrade
Lime
Lights
Before and After: Lighting Upgrades and a DIY Lime Wash Make a Plain Bedroom Sing
See how a DIY lime wash wall & lighting upgrades — plus new decor & furniture — transform a builder-grade bedroom.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
This California kitchen’s “facelift” cost the owners less while opening and brightening up the space through smaller changes. Silestone Countertops, Cabinets And Countertops, White Countertops, Wood Cabinets, Dream Apartment, Apartment Kitchen, Cream Colored Cabinets, Glass Shelving Unit, Mid Century Remodel
Silestone Countertops
Cabinets And Countertops
White Countertops
Wood Cabinets
Dream Apartment
Apartment Kitchen
Cream Colored Cabinets
Glass Shelving Unit
Mid Century Remodel
Before & After: Contrasting Cabinets and Countertops Brightened This Bungalow’s Kitchen
This California kitchen’s “facelift” cost the owners less while opening and brightening up the space through smaller changes.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
See this teal bedroom, which belonged to a teen who was outgrowing it, become a colorful beauty with loads of pattern. Velvet Headboard, Diy Headboard, Nashville Art, Yellow Bedroom, Yellow Tulips, Diyer, Maximalist
Velvet Headboard
Diy Headboard
Nashville Art
Yellow Bedroom
Yellow Tulips
Diyer
Maximalist
Before and After: A “Pocket of Sunshine” Bedroom Redo Is a Maximalist Teenage Dream
See this teal bedroom, which belonged to a teen who was outgrowing it, become a colorful beauty with loads of pattern.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
See how these sisters made smart decor choices when a lease prohibited them from painting, adding too many holes in the walls, or doing any demo. Boho Entryway, Ikea Kallax Hack, Vintage Door Knobs, Attic Ideas, Board And Batten, Hanging Storage, Eclectic Style, Lease, Wow Products
Boho Entryway
Ikea Kallax Hack
Vintage Door Knobs
Attic Ideas
Board And Batten
Hanging Storage
Eclectic Style
Lease
Wow Products
Before and After: A First Apartment’s $1,200 Redo Is Renter-Friendly Chic
See how these sisters made smart decor choices when a lease prohibited them from painting, adding too many holes in the walls, or doing any demo.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
See how a DIY terracotta paint effect on a wall revives this once-empty-feeling hallway. Taupe Color, Color Pop, Terracotta Paint, Black And White Artwork, Dose Of Colors, Paint Effects, Rustoleum
Taupe Color
Color Pop
Terracotta Paint
Black And White Artwork
Dose Of Colors
Paint Effects
Rustoleum
Before and After: A “Cold-Looking” Hallway’s Colorful Glow-Up Only Cost $100
See how a DIY terracotta paint effect on a wall revives this once-empty-feeling hallway.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
See how a boring white bookcase was transformed into statement storage with paint, wallpaper, and trim. Bookcase Redo, White Bookcase, Bookcase Storage, Paint Wallpaper, Quirky Kitchen, Kitchen Storage, Boring
Bookcase Redo
White Bookcase
Bookcase Storage
Paint Wallpaper
Quirky Kitchen
Kitchen Storage
Boring
Before and After: I Turned a Boring Bookcase into Fun and Quirky Kitchen Storage
See how a boring white bookcase was transformed into statement storage with paint, wallpaper, and trim.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
See how a bedroom redo uses small-space tricks to make the most of its 80 square feet. Serene Bedroom, Pink Bedroom, Two Bedroom, Bedroom Inspo, Diy Pipe Shelves, Pipe Shelving, Small Space Design, Small Spaces, Bed In Corner
Serene Bedroom
Pink Bedroom
Two Bedroom
Bedroom Inspo
Diy Pipe Shelves
Pipe Shelving
Small Space Design
Small Spaces
Bed In Corner
Before and After: A Tiny Bedroom Redo Has 3 Great Tricks for Maximizing Space
See how a bedroom redo uses small-space tricks to make the most of its 80 square feet.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
See old details (stone walls, a brick fireplace, wood beams, & original windows) shine in a historic living room’s redo. White Fireplace, Brick Fireplace, Stone Walls, Brick And Stone, Wood Beams, White Painting
White Fireplace
Brick Fireplace
Stone Walls
Brick And Stone
Wood Beams
White Painting
Before and After: Brick and Stone from 1793 Look New Again in This Living Room Redo
See old details (stone walls, a brick fireplace, wood beams, & original windows) shine in a historic living room’s redo.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
“It was very dark in there and very yellow in the beginning,” Liz says. But the living room did have a lot of great features to work with, including large arched windows and a beautiful brick fireplace. Brick Living Room, Dark Living Rooms, Living Room White, Painted Brick Fireplace, Brick Fireplace Makeover, Fireplace Between Windows, Reno
Brick Living Room
Dark Living Rooms
Living Room White
Painted Brick Fireplace
Brick Fireplace Makeover
Fireplace Between Windows
Reno
Before & After: A Dark, Dated Living Room Is Transformed, Thanks to the Perfect Shade of White Paint
“It was very dark in there and very yellow in the beginning,” Liz says. But the living room did have a lot of great features to work with, including large arched windows and a beautiful brick fireplace.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects
See how white paint, cool DIY shelving, a door upgrade, and new decor revive a “small, dark, and overwhelming” office. Diy Shelving, Wood Shelves, Home Interior Design, House Interior, Door Upgrade, Large Desk, Thinking Outside The Box, White Houses
Diy Shelving
Wood Shelves
Home Interior Design
House Interior
Door Upgrade
Large Desk
Thinking Outside The Box
White Houses
Before and After: A Budget Office Redo Follows a Golden Rule for Brightening a Room
See how white paint, cool DIY shelving, a door upgrade, and new decor revive a “small, dark, and overwhelming” office.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy
Before & After Projects