Create a High-End Look Without the Designer Price Tag.
We don't believe style should be a luxury reserved for the elite. Our DIY resources empower you to take charge of your space using insider secrets we've gathered over 10 years in the industry.
Guides & Cheat Sheets
Ever wondered how professionals find the best deals in Brooklyn? We've put our collective knowledge into these downloadable tools. No gatekeeping allowed.
Thrifting in NYC
Our secret map of the best vintage spots, warehouse sales, and hidden gems across the five boroughs. Don't pay retail again.
Download PDFPainting Laminate Furniture
That IKEA dresser isn't trash. Our 5-step guide to sanding, priming, and finishing laminate so it actually lasts. It's easier than you think.
View TutorialSpace Checklist
Don't buy a rug that's too small. Use our measurement master sheet.
Tool Kit Basics
The only 12 tools you actually need for a DIY renovation.
Budget Tracker
Our custom spreadsheet for managing decor expenses like a pro.
Quick Fix Tutorials
Perfect Gallery Walls
Learn the layout logic we use for every Brooklyn brownstone project.
Apartment Lighting Hacks
Why is your room so dark? It's not the windows, it's the layering. Fix it tonight.
Upcycling 101
Turning curb-side finds into conversation pieces with $20 in supplies.
What our DIYers are saying
"Why did we choose Guild Budget Interiors? Because they gave us the confidence to do it ourselves while being there to catch us if we fell. The NYC Thrifting guide saved us at least $1,200 on our living room alone!"
Hawi Balvastro
First-time Apartment Owner