Family Homes

Move over, Black Friday.

Is it worth it? Here's what I think.

The “after” is streamlined and clutter-free.

Because the gym isn't happening anytime soon.

The project only took a couple of hours to complete.

It’s so simple, but so effective.

When you don’t have a lot of traditional storage space like cabinets and closets in your home, it’s usually wise to start looking at your walls as a storage solution. Unfortunately, thanks to appliances like your fridge and oven, your kitchen may not have a lot of wall space to spare.  But maybe you’ve been thinking about it all wrong. After all, what is the side of a fridge but a giant magnetic wall?

And the graphics are cute, too.

Seriously, IKEA finally answered my style-loving prayers!

I’ve always loved the concept of having seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces — and a few weekends' worth of DIYs helped me make my own.

Plus, this first-time cabinet painter has some great DIY tips for getting the job done.

This redo sacrifices a less-than-functional mudroom, with gorgeous results.

They’re doing the most with every inch.

It saved so much floor space.

It has so many uses.

Kids love them!

Just in time for the first day of school.

My 6-year-old loves the glow-in-the-dark one!

New tile (and paint that looks like tile) completely transform this once-dated space.

A dresser won’t solve all of your kid’s clothing messes, but it goes a long way.

I’ve used it for years.

It's totally understandable if you think living in a rental apartment means you're pretty much stuck with the bathroom you've got. However, if you're willing to get creative, you can absolutely give this space a reversible, renter-friendly upgrade.

First-time homeowners transformed their 1800s Italianate home and color-drenched the dining room after extensive research to find a historically accurate color. They used a bold Roman Clay shade that they later found out was original to the house’s dining room, too — making it meant to be.

Updated surroundings give the existing fixtures a lot more shine.

I spent hours looking at every item in the IKEA store to figure out what will tame your mess.

I wish I knew it sooner.

We love them and you love them.

The homeowners kept their budget under $2,300 by selling their old furniture, sourcing budget-friendly new finds, and doing some of the work themselves.

Here's a clue: divide and conquer!

We've been using it all summer long.

It's transformed my chaotic linen closet!

And they're on sale!

It’s my favorite hosting habit.

The "after" is completely unrecognizable, in the best way possible.

Another highlight: Countertops that look like marble, but cost way less.

I wish I'd done it sooner.