DIY: The Most Awesome Workshop/Tool Storage Ideas
Selene had reached the DIY level where she had accumulated enough tools and supplies that she needed a dedicated spot for storage (if you DIY you know this struggle—it starts with one electric drill and gets out of hand fast).
B&A: Turning a Storage Nook into a Stunning Retreat
Tiffany’s goal was to turn this storage area into to a cozy space with more visual interest where daughters could read and enjoy spending time.
How to Use High & Low Contrast in Your Color Palettes
One tool every design enthusiast should have in their toolkit is contrast—the difference of value or brightness between colors. The level of contrast in a space can greatly influence the way we feel within them.
The New John Derian x Target Thanksgiving Collection Is Cozy & Chic
If you’re not keeping an eye on Target’s brand collaborations, especially in the home decor section, you’re missing out.
B&A: 90s Primary Bathroom Gets a Warm Neutral Shiplap Makeover… Twice
The second “after” was a result of a fire sprinkler bursting in the bathroom and flooding the downstairs of their home, forcing Joannie and Mike to do much of their work over again, along with a few changes and upgrades.
DIY: Beautiful Built-In Banquette in a Dining Nook
Although DIY built-in elements are becoming a more and more popular way to upgrade and customize, in builder-basic spaces especially, banquettes are a much less common project. This completed dining nook completely makes the case for DIYing a built-in banquette.
How to Winterize and Protect Your Home From Damage in Cold Weather
As a lifelong resident of Texas, I grew up with almost exclusively mild winters. With summers getting hotter and winters getting colder, there are most certainly lots of people in the same boat I’m in, who are needing to figure out winterizing for the first time in their lives.
B&A: Breakfast Nook Goes Blue (And Gets an IKEA Hack)
Jana Donohoe gave her builder-basic white box kitchen and breakfast nook a dose of character and charm. A few small changes in the kitchen go a long way, and the DIY IKEA hack steals the show.
DIY: Incredible Kids Bedroom, Designed By Kids
When Carrie asked her 3 and 4 year old sons what they wanted in their new bedroom, they told her they would like space, dinosaurs, robots, and dump trucks.
How to Make a Great Mood Board for an Interior Design Project
Whether you’re needing assistance with the technical side or the creative process, we’ve got you covered below with a complete guide to creating an interior design mood board.
DIY: How a Husband & Wife Duo Created These Dreamy Closet Built-Ins
Jourdan Fairchild and her husband hadn’t planned to tackle their daughter’s closet so soon after moving into their home, but the temporary wire shelf falling down one morning before school caused a change of plans.
The Order of Operations for Room Refreshes, Makeovers, and Total Renovations
Just like PEMDAS from algebra class, there’s an order of operations for transforming any room.
Banana Republic's New Home Collection Is Here
Adding a home collection is de rigueur for brands presently, and Banana Republic has just launched theirs. The look is for those who want global, textural, luxe, and sculptural pieces that still look minimal and neutral.
B&A: Extremely Satisfying Garage Makeover with Creative Tool Storage
Christin of My Homier Home tackled her garage during the fall ‘22 ORC event, and wow are the before and after photos satisfying.
DIY: Using Beadboard Paneling to Cover a Textured Ceiling
When Rachel of sister duo Well She Tried tackled her screened in porch during the spring ‘23 ORC event, paneling the ceiling was not part of her original plan. However, when she went to do a light round of sanding on the old, flaky paint on the ceiling, it continued to flake off in layers and Rachel realized it wasn’t salvageable.
Mudroom & Entryway Storage Ideas to Cut Clutter
Temperatures are soaring and kids are back in school. A pile of clutter by the door is to be expected in these conditions.
B&A: 1890s Bathroom Gets A Refreshing DIY Renovation
It’s hard to believe this is the same bathroom she began with, let alone that the entire project was DIY by Jenni and her husband.
Glow Up Your Home Office: A Lighting Design Guide
It's important to have the right lighting to make the most of your time there, and designing the lighting in your home office comes with unique challenges and considerations. From how to decide how many Kelvins you want to gorgeous and inspiring examples, we’ve got you covered in our guide to lighting your home office.
B&A: Unbelievable Builder Basic Kitchen Transformation
When she moved into the house a year and a half before the event began, she had already started mentally planning the changes she wanted to make to the builder-basic kitchen.
B&A: The Charming, Cheerful Laundry Makeover That Cost $400
The biggest undertaking of the project was definitely the DIY faux-wallpaper. Yes, you read that right—that’s a stencil and paint, baby.