Before: Kitchen with yellow walls
A Kitchen Got a Full Makeover with No Renovations — Just 3 Paint Colors
There’s no better test for determining whether you really love your home than suddenly having to spend all your time there. Rebecca Bishop started rethinking her decor when this exact scenario happened. Rebecca Bishop and her husband’s 109-year-old house had been updated several times over the years, with the last update coming to the kitchen in the 1990s. “We needed something new to look at,” Rebecca says.
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The 16 Best Places to Shop for Affordable Rugs
A rug has the power to completely transform a room. Here's where to buy them!
Apr 24, 2026
I’m Taking Notes from This House on How to Achieve the “Soft Architecture” Look
If you want to make your home cozier, you’ve got to check this out.
yesterday
This Tiny $9 Detail Makes Ordinary Door Hinges Look Like Jewelry
It’s likely the tiniest decor I’ll ever buy — but it makes a huge impact.
yesterday
10 Storage Solutions Everyone Needs in Their Kitchen
Even if you declutter your kitchen thoroughly, it’s important to implement systems to keep it organized, and that includes having designated spaces — and containers — for items to go in. Below, we gathered the very best storage solutions (as featured in Apartment Therapy’s 2026 Organization Awards!) for every spot of your kitchen — from the fridge to the cabinets to the pantry — so your tidy kitchen stays neat and organized.
yesterday
This Interactive Map Predicts Peak Fall Foliage in Your Area for 2026
I grew up in southern California, where the weather is fairly consistent, so when I moved to New York I basically stepped into a new world with four distinct seasons. Now I can easily travel an hour or two out of the city and go on a hike where I’m surrounded by lush trees in beautiful colors in the fall. But when the leaves change colors, they do it fast — so it helps to keep tabs on when your area’s trees will be looking their most autumnal.
yesterday
A Designer Fixed My Narrow Living Room — Now It Feels 3x Bigger
Honestly, some of the tips felt risky — until you saw them in action.
yesterday
7 Things Everyone Needs to Get Rid Of After 75
Here’s what my dad downsized after 30 years of living in his house.
yesterday
4 Paint Colors Took This Kitchen from Blah to Anything But Boring
We love color. Love it! But sometimes moving into a new place means you’re working with colors you’re not wild about — like, say, the lime green and black tile in Lissi Walker’s kitchen in Leicestershire, UK.Although the size and layout of the kitchen were on point, the design wasn’t exactly Lissi’s taste. Aside from the checkered tile, the kitchen also had blah beige floors and orangey wood cabinets.
yesterday
11 Adorable Gifts from Etsy Every Obsessed Pet Parent Needs
From personalized water bowls to beaded treat pouches.
1 day ago
Her Neighbor Helped Make This Bathroom Feel Like Hers Again
There’s something so special about a neighbor-to-neighbor bond. Neighbors are like a nearby safety net — watering each other’s plants, checking in when the power goes out, or shoveling each other’s walkways in winter. Or, for Holly Saulie-Rohman, giving her neighbor Jackie a ride whenever she needs one. “We support each other in all the neighborly ways,” Holly shares. But the neighbors’ bond goes beyond helping with admin tasks.
1 day ago
These Delicate Aldi Glass Pumpkins Look So Expensive (but They're $20!)
It’s so beautiful, you’ll leave it out way beyond Thanksgiving.
1 day ago
The Perfect Moving Tip I Learned from My 12 Moves in 20 Years
In the span of 20 years, I’ve moved 12 times, which has made me an accidental expert on the subject. But ironically, my best moving tip doesn’t have anything to do with packing glasses efficiently or anything like that. My most recent move this past June led me to the smartest trick I wish I’d discovered sooner: packing a bag as if I were going on a two-week vacation and keeping it on hand after my move.My June move was more complicated than past ones for a few reasons.
1 day ago
A Forgotten Craftsman Guest Room Became the Most Useful Space in the House
House of Hackney wallpaper, built-ins, and vibrant paint — what’s not to love?
1 day ago
She Filled This Brooklyn Brownstone With Art, Heirlooms, and Timeless Style
Original architectural details, meaningful collections, and richly layered rooms make this historic Brooklyn home feel as personal as it is beautiful.
1 day ago
IKEA Just Quietly Released a New Sleeper Version of This Best-Selling Sofa
The ever-stylish SÖDERHAMN is now finally available as a sleeper sofa, and I can’t wait to test it out.
1 day ago
I’ll Never Put My Paper Towel Holder on the Counter Again After Seeing This Hack
I use paper towels every day. They come in handy so often, I try to keep a roll practically in every room. However, I don’t always have a good place to keep them, which means paper towels tend to occupy more counter space in my house than they should. It doesn’t have to be this way. It turns out that I just need the power of vertical storage and $9 to keep my paper towels off the counters and free up the space for good.
1 day ago
I Finally Found a TV That Works in My Too-Bright Living Room
I love a movie night at home, but I love a movie day even more — a Saturday or Sunday afternoon spent in my apartment, in front of my television, lazing the day away. Unfortunately, because my living room is one of the brightest rooms in my house (with three windows across two walls), movie days can be harder to pull off because of the glare of the sun on my television screen.
2 days ago
I Put My Grandma’s Fridge Organizing Rule to the Test, and Now I’ll Always Use It
My fridge has never looked so clean.
2 days ago
This Kitchen Barely Functioned — 2 Budget DIYs Made It Actually Work
Sometimes a renovation isn’t a choice—it’s a total necessity. That was the case for DIYer Johanna Beach of At Home with Howie and her current Chicago rental kitchen, if you could even call it that.When she first moved in, the space (which is just inside the entrance of her apartment) had a fridge, a sink, a stove, and some sad, small shelving, but no counters and zero cabinets. “It was… not workable,” says Johanna.
Oct 13, 2020
Stop Bleaching Your White Sheets — This All-Natural Trick Gets Them Whiter
I couldn't believe my eyes.
2 days ago
You’d Never Know This Color-Drenched Bedroom Used to Be a Living Room
It’s easy to look at a room and design it as it was intended: a kitchen as a kitchen, a bathroom as a bathroom, an office as an office. It’s a lot gutsier to look at a room and envision something else entirely — but that’s a risk that can bring lots of rewards.Conor McFarland saw potential in the living room of this 1880s house to be something more.
2 days ago
11 Vintage-Inspired Finds from T.J. Maxx, Starting at $12
Get ready for compliments.
2 days ago
The Warm, Charming $13 HomeGoods Find I Tell Everyone to Buy
Designer look-alikes incoming!
3 days ago
Costco Is Selling a Smokeless Fire Pit That Doubles as a Heater for a Steal
I grew up in southern California, where beach bonfires were a regular occurrence — and anytime I find myself around a small outdoor fire pit in my friend’s Brooklyn backyard, that magic glow of warmth and nostalgia comes right back to me. I’d like to have a fire pit of my own one day, especially with how cold last winter was, and this customizable smokeless fire pit by SharkNinja looks like a great choice — and you can get it for $100 cheaper at Costco right now.
3 days ago
This Budget-Friendly Lightweight Comforter Is Like Sleeping Under a Cloud (It’s Warm, But Not Too Hot!)
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No night sweats, thanks to this comforter!
3 days ago
A Blank Barcelona Rental Got the Warm, Collected Look of a Home Built Over Time
After 18 months of the renter thoughtfully collecting furniture, vintage finds, art, and objects, this 500-square-foot space became a warm, personal home filled with character.
3 days ago
I Put a Glass Pitcher in My Bathroom, and It’s the Chicest Storage Trick
I stole this hack from my hairdresser.
3 days ago
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The Free Tool That Preps You for Exams — and Your First Job Interview
Studying isn’t only about acing Friday’s econ test. It’s also about figuring out how you process information to better understand and retain it. That’s a lifelong skill — and it’s not one-size-fits-all.Luckily, Student Spaces in Acrobat isn’t a one-size-fits-all platform. Developed with students, for students, Student Spaces is a free AI-powered study hub designed to make studying faster, easier, and more tailored to the way that you learn.
3 days ago
A Son Redid His Parents’ Powder Room in Blue and Gold — for Just $323
Sometimes all a space needs is a few small tweaks to pull it out of a rut. Case in point? A beige (very beige) bathroom in Desola Balogun’s parents’ home, which was majorly transformed thanks to a few of his fresh new additions.Desola spent an extended stay and wanted to do something for them.
3 days ago
I Tried 4 Methods for Removing Ketchup Stains, and There Was a Clear Winner
The results were unbelievable!
Sep 8, 2026
A Wall of Cabinets Did More Than Add Storage to This Living Room
In today’s world of technology, it’s not uncommon to find your next living situation on social media. As a New York transplant, I’ve heard stories from friends who have found apartments on TikTok or who have stumbled upon a group needing another roommate on Instagram.
Sep 8, 2026
These 2 Exterior Colors Are Dating Your Home, According to a New Study
It’s a bit controversial.
Sep 8, 2026
The Buttery-Soft, Oprah-Approved Cooling Sheets I Love
The thousands of five-star reviews are well-earned.
Sep 8, 2026
8 Editor-Loved Labor Day Sales You Can Still Shop Right Now, Starting at $48
It’s your last chance to save.
Sep 8, 2026
The Soft and Cozy Bamboo Sheets That Gave My Bed a Major Glow-Up
In a word, I’m obsessed.
Sep 8, 2026
My Lightweight Cozy Earth Comforter Is the Best Thing I’ve Used as a Hot Sleeper (It’s on Major Sale!)
This is the perfect lightweight comforter for hot sleepers.
Sep 8, 2026
The “Ultra-Plush” Bed Blanket That Got Me Through a Brutal Winter
Bonus: It’s the blanket of my dreams.
Sep 8, 2026
This Wood-Paneled 1970s House Feels Nothing Like You’d Expect
With scalloped details, skirted furniture, white sofas, and plenty of marble, an interior designer transformed her home’s rustic ’70s bones into a warm, soft, and deeply personal retreat.
Sep 8, 2026
5 Home Trends Designers Say Aren’t Worth the Hype
You might regret these looks.
Sep 8, 2026
I’m Putting a Salad Spinner in My Bathroom, and It’s So Smart
It’s a game-changer!
Sep 8, 2026
Your Chest Freezer Will Finally Be Organized with This 8-Piece Storage Set
I can’t imagine what it’s like to keep a dedicated chest freezer organized. Given that it takes a lot of bending over and digging through them to find exactly what you need, it can be easy to end up with lots of forgotten food.If you are looking to better organize your chest freezer, then you’re in luck — because these stackable wire baskets could be your frosty saving grace.
Sep 8, 2026