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Before & After Home Makeovers


Do you want to remodel a kitchen or bathroom in a home you own? Do a rental-friendly apartment renovation? Upgrade and customize a piece of furniture? No matter your project choice — or home size, decor style, skill level, or budget — these Before & Afters offer tips and tricks for turning boring, basic, or run-down rooms and items into modern, creative, and beautiful results. Get ready for major makeover inspiration!

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Before & After: An NYC Couple Configured a Studio Layout for Working, Living, and Entertaining Sponsored
“This tiny studio actually feels bigger now!”
Courtney Balestier
B&A: A $4,000 Vintage-Style Kitchen Redo Has Tons of Budget-Friendly DIY Ideas Home Projects
This kitchen transformation shows how to revamp dated surfaces without breaking the bank.
Sarah Everett
Before & After: A Mom Spent Under $100 Reorganizing Her Pantry Organize & Clean
This slow pantry makeover might just inspire you to dig into yours this weekend.
Shifrah Combiths
B&A: A 1950s Dining Room Gets a Modern Refresh with a Trendy 2022 DIY Home Projects
The new dining room mixes old and new to create the perfect balance.
Sarah Everett

The Latest

B&A: An 80-Square-Foot Bedroom Redo Has 3 Tricks for Maximizing Space
HOME PROJECTS
“Don't be put off if a room feels small,” this apartment owner says.
Sarah Everett
yesterday
B&A: I Turned a Boring Bookcase into Fun and Quirky Kitchen Storage Home Projects
It’s a practical statement piece now.
Farwa Moledina
yesterday
B&A: A $6,400 Kitchen Redo Is Almost Entirely from Facebook Marketplace
HOME PROJECTS
“Facebook was 100% instrumental in this project,” this DIYer says of her ultra-budget-savvy project.
Sarah Everett
2 days ago
See How a Home Stager Brightened Up a Virginia Townhouse with Lots of Color Real Estate
Namely pink.
Kristen Finello
2 days ago
B&A: Brick and Stone from 1793 Look New Again in This Living Room Redo Home Projects
This historic living room redo shows off the room’s best features.
Sarah Everett
3 days ago
B&A: A Budget Office Redo Follows a Golden Rule for Brightening a Room Home Projects
之前,这个房主从来没想过要在这工作s office. Now, it’s one of her favorite places to start the day.
Chloe Konrad
Aug 21, 2023
B&A: Easy Swaps Give This Hallway a Color-Filled Energy Boost
HOME PROJECTS
The “after” features an unexpected trio of colors that work together swimmingly.
Sarah Everett
Aug 20, 2023
B&A: A $1,500 Redo Rescues a VERY 1979 Bathroom with a Rotting Vanity Home Projects
“You don’t have to spend a fortune to make an impact,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Aug 19, 2023
B&A: A “Crusty” Storage Area Becomes a Luxe Drop Spot for $100
HOME PROJECTS
This drop spot is better suited to the homeowner’s needs — and looks way more beautiful, too.
Heather Bien
Aug 18, 2023
B&A: Dramatic Wallpaper Dazzles Up a Builder-Grade Breakfast Nook Home Projects
The “after” adds color and drama but still feels bright and cheery.
Sarah Everett
Aug 17, 2023
B&A: A Wheelchair User’s Bathroom Gets a Dreamy and Functional Redo
HOME PROJECTS
The new shower is ahh-inspiring.
Kelly Dawson
Aug 16, 2023
B&A: A Beat-Up Brown Dresser Becomes a Chic Green Beauty for $40 Home Projects
Paint and trim completely revitalized this free Facebook Marketplace score.
Sarah Everett
Aug 15, 2023

Furniture Upcycles

B&A: I Turned a Boring Bookcase into Fun and Quirky Kitchen Storage Home Projects
It’s a practical statement piece now.
Farwa Moledina
yesterday
B&A: A Beat-Up Brown Dresser Becomes a Chic Green Beauty for $40 Home Projects
Paint and trim completely revitalized this free Facebook Marketplace score.
Sarah Everett
Aug 15, 2023
B&A: A Dated Filing Cabinet Rescued Off the Curb Gets a Fresh New Look Home Projects
The whole project cost just $100.
Megan Baker
Aug 9, 2023
B&A: This IKEA KALLAX Wine Rack Hack Came Together in 30 Minutes
HOME PROJECTS
If you’re a DIY novice looking for an easy IKEA hack to start out with, this KALLAX upgrade is your friend.
Sarah Everett
Jul 19, 2023
Before and After: A Plain Gray IKEA HEMNES Dresser Goes Boho Chic for Just $120 Home Projects
This redo brings a whole new vibe to this gray dresser.
Sarah Everett
Jul 14, 2023
B&A: $100 and One Weekend Make This Old Table Look Designer Home Projects
The secret: epoxy!
Megan Baker
Jul 13, 2023
Before and After: A Facebook Marketplace Vanity Gets a Chic Makeover Style
A coat of paint and new hardware was all it took to transform this secondhand piece with good bones.
Sarah Lyon
Jun 22, 2023
B&A: This Checkered Console Makeover Proves the Power of Small DIYs Home Projects
Looking to make a small change to rejuvenate your space? Consider giving a piece of furniture that you walk by every day a revamp.
Sarah Everett
May 26, 2023

Living Room Redos

B&A: Brick and Stone from 1793 Look New Again in This Living Room Redo Home Projects
This historic living room redo shows off the room’s best features.
Sarah Everett
3 days ago
B&A: This Rental Kitchen Redo Features Clever DIYs for Tiny Spaces
HOME PROJECTS
这个房东foota大使用她的小广场ge.
Chloe Konrad
Aug 12, 2023
B&A: A Lifeless Living Room Gets a DIY Fireplace Focal Point Home Projects
Plus color and pattern galore!
Chloe Konrad
Aug 11, 2023
B&A: An 1890s Victorian Living Room Gets a Bold-Yet-Respectful Redo Home Projects
“Be very gentle with old homes,” this designer says. But that doesn’t mean you can’t go bold with paint!
Sarah Everett
Aug 7, 2023
B&A: A Living Room’s Chic Redo Disguises Its Old ‘80s Brick Fireplace
HOME PROJECTS
“I wanted to go bigger with this fireplace,” this homeowner says of her unique transformation.
Sarah Everett
Jul 15, 2023
B&A: A Small Sunroom’s $800 Revamp Is Cozy, Boho, and Renter-Friendly Home Projects
This renter-friendly redo has a great solution for brightening up a retro wood-paneled space.
Sarah Everett
Jul 12, 2023
B&A: A Small NYC Living Room Redo Makes the Most of a Tiny (70-Inch!) Space Home Projects
This living room redo is chock-full of tips for filling up a small space without it feeling overwhelming.
Sarah Everett
Jul 8, 2023
B&A: A Bold Paint Choice Brings Out the Best in This 1930s Living Room Home Projects
This color-loving homeowner knew the neutrals had to go.
Megan Baker
Jul 3, 2023