The Latest: Apr 13, 2014

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Jill’s Cool & Cozy California Cottage

Name: Jill Smith Location: Silverlake, California I bought my Silverlake, California cottage almost two years ago. At a little over 800 square feet it was perfect for me, my dog and my cat. Cut to a few months after moving in when I acquired one large boyfriend and his small dog…and shortly thereafter another cat and another dog. See more photos of this great place here. Thanks, Jill ! • Interested in sharing your home with Apartment Therapy?

Adrienne Breaux

Apr 13, 2014

Before & After: A Bold But Budget-Friendly Bathroom Makeover

Sometimes older bathrooms are full of charming and quirky details that are totally worth keeping as-is. And other times older bathrooms are just dull and outdated. Can you guess which one Tanya’s was? Waiting on when the budget will allow for a full renovation, she tackled a few DIY, tried-and-true tricks to change the look of this space to be more livable now. My husband and I just moved into our house and are saving up to renovate our main bathroom.

Adrienne Breaux

Apr 13, 2014

Tasha’s Colorful & Comfy Austin Home (& Backyard “Beach Lodge” Studio)

Name: Tasha Petty, Founder of Essential Oliver clothing company & Strategist at Sprinklr (plus Mya the dog and Winston the cat) Location: East Austin, Texas Size: 900 square feet (main house), 300 square feet (backyard studio) Years lived in: 4 years; Owned You know that perfect casual, laid-back look you wish your home had? Tasha’s East Austin house exudes it.

Adrienne Breaux

Apr 13, 2014

5 Free Ways to Make Any Room Feel More Spacious & Look Better

Looking to make an impact on your home this weekend that you can afford? How about free? It’ll cost a little energy, time (and muscle strength) but if you’re looking for some ways to improve your small (or any size) space, try these five free ideas. 1. Improve your home’s traffic flow How you and guests move through your space has a big effect on how spacious your home is perceived.

Adrienne Breaux

Apr 13, 2014

Before & After: Michelle’s Lightened & Refreshed Nightstands

Want to know a great DIY project trick for small spaces? Anything you can do to a heavy piece of furniture to make it feel visually lighter could help a room feel more spacious. Simple, yes, but effective: Michelle’s paint job left her new nightstands lighter and refreshed, and she added design detail with new handles.They make for a fashionable contrast in her brightly painted bedroom. From Michelle: We had two ornate nightstands that had great trim and very cool brass handles.

Adrienne Breaux

Apr 13, 2014