Taylor is an interior designer and indoor plant shop owner living in Seattle, and her biggest challenge with her rental space was a small budget. But she did nearly everything on her own, from decorating, painting, and more.

Adrienne Breaux

Sep 3, 2021

Before & After: An Old Freebie Cabinet Becomes a Modern Statement Piece for $200

You know the saying: One person's trash is another one's DIY project in the making.

Sarah Everett

Sep 2, 2021

IKEA Wants to Buy Your Old Furniture

NEWS

On August 30, IKEA launched a program in the U.S. that asks IKEA shoppers to sell back their unwanted, gently-used IKEA furniture. This program is part of IKEA’s goal to become a more sustainable and circular company within this decade.Dubbed “Buy Back & Resell,” the service allows IKEA Family members to sell their IKEA furniture back to the store where the furniture will be resold in the AS-IS section. Those who sell back their furniture will receive store credit.

Olivia Harvey

Sep 1, 2021

How to Transform a Plain IKEA KALLAX into a Groovy '70s-Style Burl Wood Piece

This DIY takes just a few tools and a bit of patience.

Cat Meschia

Sep 1, 2021

How to Turn a Plain IKEA KALLAX into a Funky 1980s Memphis-Style Centerpiece

An '80s-tastic makeover gives this simple shelf a whole lot of personality.

Cristina Chavarriaga

Sep 1, 2021

How to Turn a Basic IKEA KALLAX into a 1960s Brutalist-Style Display Piece

The real deal can cost thousands, but you can make this replica in a day.

Trisha Sprouse

Sep 1, 2021

3 Easy DIYs to Turn a Plain IKEA KALLAX into a '60s, '70s, or '80s Masterpiece

This simple shelf sets the stage for three distinct vintage styles that bring a whole lot of character.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 1, 2021

This Rental's Home to 3 Kids & an Impressive Array of Minimal & Modern Furniture

If you imagine that being a furniture designer means you get to be surrounded by your own gorgeous modern work, you'd be right.

Lauren Kolyn

Aug 26, 2021

10 Items to Invest in When You Get Your First Apartment (and the Affordable Brands Where You Can Buy Them)

Shopping

A few of these may surprise you!

Grace Cooper

Aug 26, 2021

B&A: An Easy Glow-Up Brings Out the Best in This $17 Goodwill Dresser

Some smart changes give the old piece a new lease on life.

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 24, 2021

This Retro Piece of Furniture Might Be the Secret Weapon for Furnishing My Space

This throwback piece gets a serious upgrade.

Kelsey Mulvey

Aug 23, 2021

These Are the Iconic Throwback Furniture Pieces Every Design Lover Should Know

From the '20s to the '90s!

Sarah Lyon

Aug 22, 2021

This Furniture Staple from Your Grandparents' House Is Having a Moment

Here's why you should consider one for your space.

Marlen Komar

Aug 16, 2021

This “Pitch Perfect” Star’s Hot Pink Couch Makes a Bold Statement

The bold couches make a statement.

Emma Kershaw

Aug 15, 2021

4 Smart Tips for Making a Sofa Work in Your Studio Apartment

A 350-square-foot studio renter learned a lot when planning her space.

Sarah Everett

Aug 15, 2021

Here’s Where to Buy Meghan Markle’s Favorite Teacup

The video also features a hilarious cameo from Prince Harry.

Emma Kershaw

Aug 14, 2021

Before and After: An IKEA HEMNES Gets a Colorful, Botanical Upgrade for $40

A summery, stylish IKEA hack done in a day? Yes please.

Sarah Everett

Aug 12, 2021

Meghan Markle’s WFH Desk Is a Dining Table That Can Seat a Family of 6

It features hand-turned legs and a rough farmhouse-style finish.

Olivia Harvey

Aug 9, 2021

B&A: A $40, One-Day Project Turned a Plain Pantry Door into a Style Statement

When kitchens are being renovated, most of the attention goes to cabinets, floors, countertops, and backsplashes. But that doesn't mean that some of the quieter parts of a kitchen — like, say, pantry doors — can't have a moment to shine.

Savannah West

Aug 7, 2021

10 Seriously Stylish (and Comfy) Futons, Starting at $250

Save space and money with these chic picks.

Arricca SanSone

Aug 5, 2021

B&A: A Vintage Record Cabinet Rescued from the Trash Gets a $22 Refresh

This record cabinet got a second chance with a stylish new look.

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 4, 2021

These Knobs Are A Vintage Furniture Shopper's Dream Resource

Authentic mid-century hardware at your fingertips, literally!

Laura Fenton

Aug 3, 2021

Before and After: A Stylish and Practical DIY Transforms this Drab IKEA KALLAX

It uses a trendy material to make the old piece look brand new.

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 2, 2021

IKEA Just Debuted an Air Purifier That Doubles as a Side Table

The STARKVIND air purifier comes in two different models — a stand-alone filter model and a side-table model that blends into your home decor.

Olivia Harvey

Aug 2, 2021

The 5 Best Makeover Ideas from Before and After Projects We Saw in July

There were a lot of great projects last month, but five bright ideas stood out.

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 1, 2021

Gabrielle Union Proves That the Acrylic Furniture Trend Isn’t Going Anywhere

Acrylic furniture is a sleek and simple solution to reduce visual clutter in a smaller space.

Emma Kershaw

Jul 31, 2021

This Mid-Century Modern Brand Is Like the Brooklinen of Furniture

And looks like CB2 or West Elm for less!

Danielle Blundell

Jul 27, 2021

Nobody Has the Guts to Say Adirondack Chairs Are Bad. I Do

They're not even a little bit comfortable.

Madeline Bilis

Jul 22, 2021

B&A: A Custom DIY Doormat Brings This "Underwhelming" Entryway to Life

This is an easy curb appeal project you can copy for your own home, too.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 20, 2021

This Modern Melbourne Apartment Proves a Rental Can Be Colorful and Playful

Josh and Matt struggled to decorate their home while ensuring they didn’t damage their rental... so they make their own home decor and art that's easy to install AND remove.

Natalie Jeffcott

Jul 19, 2021

West Elm and Minted Are Teaming Up on a Furniture Collection for the First Time

It's about time these two brands got together again!

Danielle Blundell

Jul 15, 2021

Before and After: A $10 Goodwill Dresser Gets a Revamp with Million-Dollar Style

All in, the project cost just $25.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 12, 2021

10 Velvet Accent Chairs That’ll Add Instant Glamour to Your Space

They're the ultimate statement piece.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Jul 12, 2021

B&A: The Secret to These Under-$500 Bespoke Built-Ins? IKEA, of Course

The room was fine before, but a bit boring. A few BILLY shelves and a bit of DIY changed that.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 11, 2021

9 Stylish Ways to Decorate the Space Above Your Couch

The wall space above your sofa is brimming with design potential, it just takes a little imagination.

Bridget Mallon

Jul 11, 2021

Before and After: A $20 Redo Revives a Decades-Old Vintage Telephone Bench

It was covered in nail polish and scratches before, but some TLC cleaned it right up.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 10, 2021

Before and After: A "Piece of Junk" Table Becomes a Stylish Centerpiece for $50

It took a little patience, but this DIY is totally copyable.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 9, 2021

Add a Twist to Your Living Room with These 8 Coffee Table Alternatives

Shopping

No more room? No problem.

Celia Shatzman

Jul 6, 2021

B&A: This DIYer Constructed a Rattan Nightstand Using an IKEA Piece

How one apartment-dweller turned the IKEA TARVA nightstand into the luxe-looking piece of her dreams.

Sarah Lyon

Jul 6, 2021

The Best Small Space Lighting From IKEA

Every piece is under $65!

Sarah Lyon

Jul 2, 2021

5 of the Coolest Before and After Projects We Saw in June

These stylish makeovers are full of smart ideas, from easy DIY projects to money-saving hacks.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 1, 2021

In Love With the Rattan Trend? These Are Hands Down the 14 Best Places to Shop

Shop rattan mirrors, glassware, desks, coffee tables, and more.

Blair Donovan

Jul 1, 2021

Before and After: Basic Brown Bookcases Get a "Harry Potter Vibe"

HOME PROJECTS

$125 Facebook marketplace bookcases get a moody (and magical) purple upgrade.

Sarah Everett

Jun 30, 2021

Bouclé on a Budget: Get the Textured Look for Less with These 8 Finds

They're all as affordable as they are stylish!

Blair Donovan

Jun 30, 2021

B&A: A Few Basic Changes and About $42 Make This IKEA Nightstand Unrecognizable

The whole project's DIY-friendly.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jun 25, 2021

Before and After: A Family Heirloom Cedar Chest Gets a Fresh New Life

This piece can now be enjoyed by a whole new generation.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jun 23, 2021

B&A: A Free Facebook Marketplace Shelf Becomes a Stylish Centerpiece

There was a hiccup along the way, but it made the end product all the better.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jun 20, 2021

This Designer Transformed a Classic BILLY Bookcase Into a Chic Rattan Cabinet

It definitely doesn't look like a BILLY anymore.

Inigo Del Castillo

Jun 20, 2021

Before and After: A Decades-Old Chair Gets a Loving $18 Makeover

Best part: It was all completed over a lunch hour.

Sarah Everett

Jun 15, 2021

This $15 Amazon Find Rescued My Laundry—and Living Room Sofa—From Pet Hair

You'll be one step closer to being fur-free at home!

Caroline Biggs

Jun 14, 2021

10 Flared Arm Sofas That Will Add So Much, Well, Flair, to Your Space

If any sofa style is going to upgrade to your space, it's this one.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Jun 8, 2021

You Can Now Live Out Your Wildest HGTV Fantasies on This New Sims Game

You can take "before and after" photos, too.

Leah Groth

Jun 8, 2021

B&A: Curbside Garbage Gets an Artful and Stylish New Life for Just $12

"I love that it was literal trash that will now be on display and admired," the DIYer says.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jun 7, 2021

Before and After: This $115 DIY Fridge Makeover Is for Smeg Lovers on a Budget

This easy and clever DIY completely transforms the look of this boring white fridge.

Carolin Lehmann

Jun 5, 2021