When youre armed with creativity and DIY know-how, every piece of secondhand furniture has potential. From bad shellac to dated hardware, you can see past the imperfections to a whole new look. And if youre interior decorator Imani Keal -whose Washington, D.C., apartment is an ode to ingenious renter-friendly DIYs and plenty of pattern mixing - then that look is going to be maximalist in the best way.
Before & After: A Renter-Friendly (and Budget-Friendly) DIY Project with Bright Red Paint
Apartment Therapy - 24 Aug 2026 08:00
When youre armed with creativity and DIY know-how, every piece of secondhand furniture has potential. From bad shellac to dated hardware, you can see past the imperfections to a whole new look. And if youre interior decorator Imani Keal -whose Washington, D.C., apartment is an ode to ingenious renter-friendly DIYs and plenty of pattern mixing - then that look is going to be maximalist in the best way.
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