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An Outdated Brooklyn Kitchen Gets a Smart Makeover
From Apartment Therapy → Before & After: An Awkward Brooklyn Kitchen Embraces its Potential
The Kitchn
Aug 25, 2016
5 Things Money-Savvy People Always Do (No Matter What)
You know those people who never seem to struggle with their finances at the end of each month? They’re the ones who’ll likely cash in their stocks and savings to retire into a sea of green (dollar bills, y’all!) when the rest of us are still trying to figure out stocks and savings. We want to be like those people. So, without further ado, here are five things money-savvy people always do that we less money-minded mortals should pick up post haste.
Julie Sprankles
Aug 25, 2016
Color Lovers Rejoice! 4 Easy DIY Projects to Transform an All-White Room
Inspired by tropical trends and natural woven decor that screams summertime, we’ve created some simple DIY projects that work room-altering magic. Start with a $10 IKEA lamp, a $4 pillow cover, an $8 mirror, and those wire baskets you have lying around—add some basic crafting supplies—and presto, each of these items looks more chic. Whether you do one project or dive in on all four, your home is going to get a serious dose of style. This room features four super-easy upgrades.
Katie Holdefehr
Aug 25, 2016
9 Ways to Upgrade Your Existing Floors For As Little As $50
If you hate your floors, but are a little short on cash, I’ve got good news. A new floor can cost a ton of money — but it doesn’t have to. Here are nine budget-friendly ideas for upgrading your existing floors so you can get a whole new look without spending a whole lot of money. This vinyl floor cloth, demonstrated by designer Kerra Michele Huerta in an article from the Washington Post, is a great option for renters as well as homeowners on a budget.
Nancy Mitchell
Aug 25, 2016
Don’t Miss IKEA’s Dark, Moody & Limited-Edition SVARTAN Collection
Talk about texture! What the black, white and shades-of-gray SVARTAN collection—coming to IKEA stores this September—lacks in color, it more than makes up for in pattern and texture. Though masterful designer Martin Bergström calls Sweden home, the SVARTAN collection has roots in India (a trip to the South Asian subcontinent spurred inspiration for the line) and was dreamed up in collaboration with 25 students from the National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi.
Katie Holdefehr
Aug 25, 2016
16 Easy Upgrades You Can Make with Contact Paper
The Kitchn Editors
Aug 25, 2016
Organize Your Spices Like a Pro With These 5 Tips
(Image credit: Cathy Pyle) From Kitchn → 5 Tips for Organizing Your Spices
Apartment Therapy
Aug 25, 2016
Before & After: Bye Dated Drapery, Hello Classic Modern Living Room
It can be hard to feel inspired when you walk into your newly purchased home’s living room and the windows (and fireplace mantel and furniture) are dripping in drapery reminiscent of a doily. But Lauren of Circle G Designs managed to design her Pittsburgh home with class and style, blending modern sensibilities while respecting the home’s 1964-era architecture.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 25, 2016
The Most Popular National Parks and When to Visit Them
It’s entirely possible I coordinate my summers around when and which national parks I can visit. I’m pretty sure I owe this moderate obsession with America’s coolest outdoor spaces to the brainwashing I received as a child (thanks, Dad), but because today is the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, a little extra national park love is definitely in order.
Anne Momber
Aug 25, 2016
Want to Keep It Cool? You’ll Need These 31 Ingredients for No-Cook Meals
(Image credit: Samantha Bolton) From Kitchn → 31 Essential Ingredients for No-Cook Meals
Apartment Therapy
Aug 24, 2016
4 Ways to Take Advantage of the Back-to-School Momentum
The Kitchn Editors
Aug 24, 2016
Secrets to the Always-Put-Together Home (that You Can Do Today!)
With boundless images of décor inspiration at our collective fingertips, sometimes our homes’ cohesiveness can get lost in the design process. When it comes to making your space feel put together, there are some tricks of the trade that can take a home from feeling all over the place to perfectly polished. From matching your frames to upscaling your artwork to trading out your bathmat, the following tips will leave your home feeling refined.
Mimi Faucett
Aug 24, 2016
Peel-and-Stick Tiles: The Solution to Your Backsplash Woes
From Apartment Therapy → Hate Your Backsplash?
The Kitchn Editors
Aug 24, 2016
15 Ways to Make the Most of Your Slow Cooker This Summer
(Image credit: Leela Cyd) From Kitchn → 15 New Ways to Use Your Slow Cooker This Summer
Apartment Therapy
Aug 24, 2016
10 Storage Sacrifices You Have to Make When You Live Solo in a Small Apartment
Although scoring your first solo apartment can be a wonderful thing, you still have to prepare yourself for the daunting task of packing—and fitting into—a presumably much smaller place than you once shared with your roomies. The fine line between “holding onto” and “hoarding” means it’s finally time to decide which of your housewares are truly worth keeping—a process that can be almost as exhausting as moving itself.
Caroline Biggs
Aug 24, 2016
A Bauhaus Style Chauffeur’s Apartment Turned Open Space Studio
Name: Reka Location: Budapest, Hungary Our remodeled apartment in the hills of Budapest is living out its 9 lives in full style. The 45 square meter/485 square foot space is situated in a 1930s Bauhaus style villa, and was originally a chauffeur’s apartment until the ’40s, when my great-uncle bought the place and settled in with his wife.
Nora Taylor
Aug 23, 2016
Study Abroad for Grown-Ups: The Surprisingly Affordable Way 3 Women Took Their Offices Global This Year
There’s a common realization many remote workers are having, likely while sitting in front of a computer at home still in their PJs (I speak from experience). It goes a little something like this: “Hey, wait a minute… I don’t have to work from home. I could actually work from anywhere.
Mackenzie Schieck
Aug 23, 2016
August Goals: Eat Your Way Through the Rainbow
(Image credit: Rebecca Flaum) From Kitchn → August Is the Month at the End of the Rainbow
Apartment Therapy
Aug 23, 2016
8 Rooms That Rock Cork Floors
The Kitchn Editors
Aug 23, 2016
Smart Tips for Avoiding “Dishues” with your New Roomies
If you’ve ever had a roommate, you know exactly what we mean by “dishues.” They’re those petty but persistent issues—think unwashed dishes, stolen Kind bars and late-night commotions—that can only come of an inconsiderate cohabiter. Though trivial, they can prove problematic nonetheless.
Caroline Biggs
Aug 23, 2016
This Scandinavian Real Estate Site has Convinced Me That I Need to Move to Stockholm
I don’t know how Scandinavia became the design capital of the world, but it is, and for proof of this one need only peruse their real estate listings. I’ve looked at a lot of real estate listings in New York, and most of them are drab affairs, apartments that are completely empty, or else staged with estate-sale reject furniture. Every Scandinavian real estate listing, on the other hand, looks like a design blogger lives there.
Nancy Mitchell
Aug 23, 2016
#EntrywayGoals: When Storage Is Tight and There’s No Coat Closet In Sight
The closet by my front door is overflowing with jackets, raincoats, and accessories. It’s packed so tight, I can’t even reach into that closet to grab anything. Heaven forbid I should need to add anything else to the mix. I’ve got to find a solution to keep in-season outerwear at the ready, and a place to stash guest coats at a moment’s notice.
Shauna Younge
Aug 23, 2016
Desk Envy: Lindsay Jackman of The White Buffalo Styling Co.’s Peppy Office-Meets-Playroom
Lindsay Jackman is the Southern small-town gal behind The White Buffalo Styling Co., a lifestyle and design blog dedicated to helping everyone “create a life with style and purpose.” Take a peek inside Lindsay’s joyfully eclectic office that represents all things her. Name: Lindsay Jackman of The White Buffalo Styling Co.
Hannah Toles
Aug 23, 2016
Best Basics: 15 Must-Have Black-&-White Rugs Under $200
Black-and-white floors, whether kitchen linoleum or handmade bathroom tiles, are totally timeless, classic yet bold, and completely irresistible to me. But if you don’t have the time, money, or authority to redo all your floors, you can get the look with any one of these affordable and completely fantastic black-and-white rugs under $200. I’ve seen this rug—or one of a similar pattern—in so many House Tours, and it always looks fabulous.
Tess Wilson
Aug 23, 2016
A Designer’s No-Fail Secrets to One of the Most Powerful Color Palettes
A black and white color palette is a powerful one, no matter what style of home it’s used in. Its potency lies in the contrast between two such distinct opposites. Its success depends on how you balance those two opposites. In this post, designer Stephanie Michaan of The Interior shares a few simple secrets about black and white color palettes. Stephanie Michaan: I love using neutrals, especially black and white. Using mainly white is somewhat my signature.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 23, 2016
8 Hidden Kitchen Storage Solutions
The Kitchn Editors
Aug 23, 2016
Country Mindfulness Through Appalachian Porch Parties
(Image credit: Melanie LaForce) From Kitchn → Appalachian Porch Parties Taught Me Mindfulness, Country-Style
Apartment Therapy
Aug 23, 2016
How Long Do Most Couples Save for a Down Payment and How Much Do They Put Away Each Month?
In polite company, most people prefer to steer conversation away from the topic of money. And even if you do broach the subject of, say, buying a home with your friends, it’s likely that nobody in the circle will ever throw out a real dollar amount when discussing how much they’ve saved or spent in their quest to complete the American Dream.
Taryn Williford
Aug 23, 2016
7 Reasons Why It’s Not Too Late to Plan a Summer Vacation
The Kitchn Editors
Aug 22, 2016
A Funky, “Southwestern Bohemian” Home in Austin
Name: Micaela Location: Bouldin Creek —Austin, Texas I am a Texan through and through, more importantly: a true Austinite. I was born and raised in Austin, TX and can’t bring myself to leave. I absolutely love the city and the energy it exudes. I have lived in my current 620 square foot apartment in the central neighborhood of Bouldin Creek for about three years. I love the place; the outsides of the buildings look like 1970s log cabins and all of the windows in my unit face trees.
Nora Taylor
Aug 22, 2016
9 Stylish Serving Trays For Summer Entertaining Situations
(Image credit: Fab.com) From Kitchn → 9 Trays to Serve 9 Summer Entertaining Situations
Apartment Therapy
Aug 22, 2016
How One Designer Transformed A Mish-Moshy Home…For Herself
Interior designers are wired a certain way. They can walk into a home in need of some tender love and instantaneously envision what it should look like it. Such is the case with this mish-moshy home owned and resurrected by Karyne Beauregard. What once was a bad marriage of dated materials and haphazardly added contemporary “fixes” is now a cohesive, modern dream.
Arlyn Hernandez
Aug 22, 2016
Before & After: A Modern DIY Fire Pit
With a small budget and a lot of will power, Tanya turned her crumbling fire pit into a super modern lakeside hangout spot. From Tanya: The fire pit that came with my Lake Superior house was slowly crumbling and wasn’t much fun to sit around (I absolutely hate putting chairs on the grass because, living in the country, I’m petrified of ticks).
Nora Taylor
Aug 22, 2016
6 Examples of Design-Forward Open Shelving in the Kitchen
The Kitchn Editors
Aug 22, 2016
Living Large in a Tiny School Bus
If anyone has any insight into sharing a small space with another person (and pets), it’s got to be Julie and Andrew, who have been (successfully) living together in a Blue Bird school bus for a year. They graciously let us share their incredibly tiny yet stylish home in a house tour, and they’ve also shared some of their secrets to living harmoniously in a shared small space.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 22, 2016
How To Join the Club of People Who Will Never Get Scammed or Defrauded
Anyone who’s ever been the victim of consumer fraud or had their identity stolen can tell you that it strikes without warning, and more than you think. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, more than 17 million people were the victims of identity theft in 2014.
Taryn Williford
Aug 22, 2016
Could You Live in Under 200 Square Feet?
Take a look around these teeny-tiny homes and tell us — could you live in under 200 square feet?
Nancy Mitchell
Aug 21, 2016
The Grocery Store Purchase that Helps You Keep a Neater Home
In my post, 5 Apartment Therapy Tips I Use All the Time, I noted that keeping fresh flowers around the house inspires me in unexpected ways—it lifts my mood and helps me keep a neater home. Makes sense? Sounds hokey? A little of both? Turns out there’s some science behind this! We’ve included buying flowers in the Cure assignments for years. Maxwell has promoted this simple practice as an easy and affordable way to add beauty to our homes and lift our spirits.
Julia Brenner
Aug 21, 2016
Before & After: Freshening Up a Free Dresser
Nicole took one look at this dresser in “horrible condition” and saw major potential. Thanking the furniture gods for the fact that it was a paintable plywood, she set about turning this freebie into a fresh & stylish piece. From Nicole: This ugly red painted plywood dresser was in horrible condition. Missing hardware, holes and scratches everywhere but I loved that it was plywood so I could paint right over that ugly red!
Nora Taylor
Aug 21, 2016
8 Ways to Get in on the Matte Trend
The Kitchn Editors
Aug 21, 2016
Exposed Brick: Check. High Ceilings:Check. Row House Charm: Check.
Name: Christa Location: South End — Boston, Massachusetts My little home on Dartmouth Street in Boston is my favorite place on Earth. It is about 550 square feet on the parlor level of a brick row house. Being a corner building I have windows on three sides which makes the snug space feel a bit grand. The ceilings are about 10 feet and have one big exposed brick wall in the living/dining room. My style is simple, a mix of affordable staples and found items through the years.
Nora Taylor
Aug 20, 2016
6 Interiors Inspired by Beautifully Plated Food
The Kitchn Editors
Aug 20, 2016
How Count.It is Helping Us Crush Our Fitness Goals Every Month
You might think that sitting behind computers all day makes us all soft, but you’d have to think again! Here in our NY Offices and also remotely, all of our employees are a part of a super cool, digital wellness network that tracks our exercise, prods us along (we can compete with other companies) and keeps up our fitness awareness. Founded by my brother, Oliver Ryan, Count.it is an awesome addition to our company culture, so I’m proud to share this short video he just made.
Maxwell Ryan
Aug 20, 2016
A Travel-Inspired Brooklyn Apartment
Name: Tara Location: Park Slope — Brooklyn, New York I moved into this charming pre-war Park Slope apartment less than a year ago and had to have it when I discovered the outdoor space. It’s the first Brooklyn apartment I’ve lived in on my own and I’ve dressed it up with all of my favorite design elements: simplicity, rustic and elegance—not to mention travel-inspired touches.
Nora Taylor
Aug 19, 2016
10 Hidden Cabinet Hacks to Increase Your Kitchen Storage
The Kitchn Editors
Aug 19, 2016
Small Space Savers: Our Favorite Wall Mounted Bathroom Faucets
Wall mounted faucets might be a little more expensive to install than their deck-mounted cousins, but there are also certain benefits to having fixtures separate from the actual sink. There’s more room for toothbrushes and your products — which is a serious bonus in small bathrooms — and cleaning is easier when there aren’t fixtures to maneuver a sponge around. Here are twelve of our favorites to consider, in a range of styles: SHOP WALL MOUNTED BATHROOM FAUCETS: 1.
Melissa DiRenzo
Aug 19, 2016
11 Ways IKEA Can Rescue Your Cluttered Entryway
No matter if you have a non-existent entryway or a spacious foyer, this is one of those spots where clutter seems to pile up before anyone notices. Lucky for us, we can always count on IKEA as an endless source of inspiration for team clutter control. Add one of these hacks or upgrades to your entryway and you’ll gain some extra storage space that also makes a great first impression. When in doubt, wall mount.
Katie Holdefehr
Aug 19, 2016
The Best Deals from Best Buy’s 50-Hour Sale & More
This week, Best Buy turns 50 (and gives you the presents), Soma launches a water bottle, Casper goes to the dogs, and more. On Sunday August 22, Best Buy celebrates their 50th anniversary, and they’re having a sale to celebrate. The 50-hour event started Thursday night at 10 pm CT and continues until Saturday August 21 at 11:59 pm CT. Here are our picks for the best deals: Beats studio wireless headphones, $180 off: $199.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 19, 2016