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.
How to Pull off the Eclectic Design Aesthetic
Good eclectic design is more than just mixing lots of elements. The best eclectic spaces feel surprising and remarkable due to the juxtaposition of eras and styles.
Game-Changing DIY Upholstered Headboard DIY That’s Easy, Affordable, and Stunning
This project and Van’s step-by-step tutorial could not be more straightforward and beginner-friendly, so the possibilities for creating a creative and totally custom headboard for your space are endless.
B&A: Gorgeous Home Office Made Completely DIY
Her sun room was in need of a subfloor repair and other repairs, so she had yet to decorate it and make it her own. During the 8 weeks of the ORC she tackled all the repairs, as well as a multitude of DIY projects to bring the room to life.
11 Stylish Storage Ideas That Cut Clutter and Actually Look Nice
In our quest for a clutter-free living space, storage solutions play a pivotal role. However, finding storage options that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing can be a challenge.
Making the Perfect Gallery Wall With Beth Diana Smith
This is Gallery Walls 101, and today we’re learning from the brilliant Beth Diana Smith and the amazing gallery wall she created during her spring ‘20 One Room Challenge® project.
B&A: From Garage Storage to Gorgeous Laundry Room
Originally, the bright yellow space in the before photos wasn’t actually connected to the inside of the house. Rather, it was a storage area at the back of her garage— a less than ideal space for laundry.
DIY Safety 101: 8 Essential Safety Tips
Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just getting started, keeping yourself safe should always be a top priority.
Before you grab your tools and dive into your next DIY project, check out our DIY safety guide and make sure your DIY adventures are not only fun and rewarding, but also hazard-free.
24 Rooms with Floral Wallpaper + Style Breakdown
When it comes to floral wallpaper, the options are as diverse as the flowers themselves. From traditional to modern, there is a wide array of styles to suit every taste and interior design aesthetic.
Check out these ORC projects with floral wallpaper, broken down by style, for all your inspiration needs.
14 Rooms With Beadboard That Showcase Its Timeless Charm
With its timeless charm, easy installation, durability, and versatile applications, beadboard has long been an interior staple.
Check out these 14 ORC projects for all your beadboard inspiration needs.
You’re Wrong About 70s Interior Design
70s interior design is, more often than not, either unfairly maligned or chronically misunderstood. Many people see the 70s as either the decade of wild floral prints and avocado green formica, or the decade of checkerboard print and terrazzo. Although all of those trended at some point in the 70s, there’s much more to the decor of the decade.
DIY: Incredible Dining Room Built-In Wall
Although Steph is a lifetime DIYer, she considered herself a beginner woodworker and had never made anything of this scale. She was kind enough to share what she learned along the way of creating this gorgeous, mammoth built-in.