The Latest: Aug 16, 2015

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Andras’ Budapest Home Full of Amazing Possibilities

Name: Andras Location: Palace district, Budapest, Hungary When I tried to find a home three years ago I was looking for a place with amazing possibilities. As a designer I’m lucky to have the ability to see the best in every room. When I first saw this apartment it was damaged, the walls were painted odd colors and the previous owner built arches to weird places, but I instantly fell in love with the picture of what the place could become.

Adrienne Breaux

Aug 16, 2015

How to Love a Temporary Living Situation (Even Through It’s Not Forever)

If you’re languishing in a dorm room, sublet or any other type of temporary housing, you’re probably facing a particular kind of decor dilemma. On one hand, you’re living there so you want it to be nice. On the other, the idea of putting tons of time into fixing up a place where you won’t be for very long is exhausting. What to do? Read this. If you know you’re gonna be on the move again soonish, it’s worth it to figure out how to weed your belongings down.

Jennifer Hunter

Aug 16, 2015

Before & After: From Too-Big Vanity to Airy Powder Room for $300

There used to be a dance you’d have to do to use Erica’s tiny powder room: Squeeze in past the oversized vanity, do a little spin, and shut the door. With just $300, she transformed the space into something more stylish and more functional: From Erica: To start, bright white board and batten was added to the lower four feet of wall, above the faux chunky baseboard, and a light gray paint above. The old linoleum was replaced with lovely white hexagon tile and a light gray grout.

Tara Bellucci

Aug 16, 2015