Apartment before and after

It can be difficult as a renter to make big changes in a kitchen, but it’s not completely impossible. Take this kitchen transformation with funky renter-friendly checkerboard floors, for instance, or this one that completely changes the look of the cabinets and counters but can be easily undone when it’s time to move out.

A first-time homeowner turned a studio apartment into her very own gem with architectural trim, a must-have appliance, and her one “controversial” decision.

Covered in old carpet (even in the kitchen) and in need of a lot of work, Kira Cole wasn't deterred by the remodeling challenge of this condo.

I enjoy decorating and all things home design. My husband is no longer surprised by coming home to a new furniture rearrangement or seeing the things on the walls constantly changing around our home. However,

From studios to teeny ADUs to homes on wheels like RVs and campers, Apartment Therapy has seen some of the smallest homes out there — and so many are packed with space-maximizing furniture, hacks, and tips. Josie Xie and Alec Zhang’s loft add-on in their 330-square-foot 1920s apartment is another one to add to the list. With this clever project, the couple created separate zones for working, sleeping, and living, all for a total of $1,500.

Our favorite before's and after's from our interior design and DIY work in our new york city apartment.

When Matt Markovich, owner of City House Properties, bought a 940-square-foot home in Philadelphia, he acquired a blank box of a house. Another real estate investor had previously come in and stripped the home of all of its original character in an attempt to make it universally appealing. In doing so, this investor removed its historic charm. So Markovich, along with his wife, Shawn, chose to recreate the home’s 1920s character while taking care not to go over the top.

It goes from builder-grade rental to totally bespoke bathroom — and they’ll still get their deposit back!

A daring and dramatic 30-day transformation.

Orangey wood cabinets, beige walls, and basic laminate countertops are each hallmarks of a rental kitchen. And if you have all three, like Toronto-based renter Megan, that’s basically the jackpot. So it’s no wonder Megan called on home decor YouTuber Alexandra Gater (@alexandragater) for help in adding a little life to her cook space.