"My requirements: You need a wall — you always need a wall. You need a table. You would like to have someplace to put things where you don't look at them all the time. I also need access to hot tea — often peppermint." That was the artist Jasper Johns telling Vogue what he requires in a studio — but I think it's a great exercise for all of us. More

Living in a small space there are no hidden places to store dirty laundry, thus the laundry hamper is an essential design element in the bedroom or bathroom. Here is a round up of the most stylish laundry hampers on the market whether you are on a shoestring or unlimited budget. More

This is part of a little project over the next few weeks: exploring the biggest problems (and solutions if you've got them) in the various rooms of our homes. First it was The Bedroom, then The Bathroom, and now, The Living Room.

When it comes to all the things you do in using and keeping up your living room, what are the biggest problems that vex you?? Yes, I'm talking about everything from rug lint to TV cable management to arrangement to window treatments.... you name it. I'm even interested in big LITTLE niggling problems as well as problems with your living room around eating and working in there. Here are some of the problems that irritate me: More

This is part of a little project over the next few weeks: exploring the biggest problems (and solutions if you've got them) in the various rooms of our homes. First it was The Bedroom, and now, The Bathroom.

When it comes to all the things you do in using and keeping up your bathroom, what are the biggest problems that vex you?? Yes, I'm talking about everything from soap holders to curtain rods to colors to cleaning.... you name it. I'm even interested in big LITTLE niggling problems as well as problems with your bathroom around privacy and noise. Here are some of the problems that irritate me:

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It may seem somewhat counterintuitive to purchase something to help you get all your stuff organized but sometimes that's exactly what it takes. Whether you're cleaning out your closet or trying to tame your junk drawer, these stores will help you get the gear you need to make your space work. More

I'm doing a little project over the next few weeks: exploring the biggest problems (and solutions if you've got them) in the various rooms of our homes - starting with The Bedroom.

When it comes to all the things you do in using and keeping up your bedroom, what are the biggest problems that vex you?? Yes, I'm talking about everything from bedding to lighting to cleaning to arrangement.... you name it. I'm even interested in big LITTLE niggling problems as well as problems with your bedroom around sleeping (rest) and sex (expression), but please don't get off track :). Here are some of the problems that irritate me: More

You don't necessarily have to drop a ton of dough to make your home look like a million bucks. Outfitting a stylish home on a budget may a little more challenging but it can be done — as we proved in post after bargain happy post this year.

• Set the Table: 10 Budget Dinnerware Sets
• High & Low: Bar Cart Accessories
• 10 Colorful Accessories Under $5
• The Etsy Challenge: Anthropologie Looks for Less
• Showers & Flowers: Floral Shower Curtains Under $50
• 5 Non-Designer Objects for the Design Set
• Etsy Vintage Finds for the Home: Under $25
• From Grab & Go To Wow for Under $10: Affordable Vase Upgrades
• 15 Stylish Planters Under $50
• Dorm Style: Two Rooms for Under $100 More

Back in August, the editorial team focused on the challenges and fun of life in a NEW home - moving, laying out space, deciding what you really need to live well...and what you can live without. We toured first homes (for both singles and couples) and touched on how to make the most of moves to new, smaller spaces, while keeping an eye on practical concerns, like how to be sure to get that deposit back from the old place!

• Downsizing Design: 5 Tips for Planning Your Smaller Living Room
• Lessons Learned From My First Apartment
• Setting Up a New Home: First Apartments
• The Bare Minimum: 10 Absolute Essentials for Every Home
• Setting Up a New Home: Newlyweds
• Living Room Layout Challenge, Revisited: A Before & After Based On Your Advice
• Less Is More: 15 Pieces of Furniture You May Not Really Need
• Get Your Deposit Back: A Move-Out Cleaning Checklist
• Downsizing Design: Tips for Moving to a Smart Stylish Smaller Kitchen
• Movie Moves: Film Scenes About Moving Out (And Moving In)

Setting up your first apartment can be a mix of pure delight and stressful disaster. What do you need? Where do you get it? Over the past year we tried to help you get your space in tip top shape, whether it's your first apartment or your fiftieth, by pointing your toward the best products and resources. Hey, we don't call ourselves Apartment Therapy for nothin'!

• 10 Temporary Ways to Dress Up a Rental Like You Own It
• SmartDeco: Temporary Recyclable Furniture
• 8 Affordable Essentials for a First Bathroom
• Inexpensive Alternatives to Mini Blinds
• 10 Items Under $20 That Will Make Your Home More Organized & Your Life Easier
• 10 Affordable Essentials for Your First Living Room
• Closet Supplies for Small Apartments
• Adding Architectural Interest: Removable Wall Panels
• Best Dish Racks & Drainers 2012
• Best Sources for Dinnerware on a Budget More

I definitely, definitely do want to be here in my cit-aay, but urban living has its challenges: a lack of space and privacy, an abundance of noise and dirt, and a high price of admission. But, oh, the wonders to behold! Let's explore the ways we fit into our cityscapes in 2012… More