The Latest: Oct 20, 2016

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An Austin Home That’s Not Afraid of Color

Name: Katie Location: Austin, Texas I love my home because it’s filled with things that make me happy! I consider my style to be “collected eclectic,” and my home is a perfect collection of my vintage finds, DIYs, bargain buys, and even a couple of splurges. I’m by no means a minimalist, and I’m certainly not afraid of a little color!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 20, 2016

Watch this Coffee Table Convert to a Dining Table in One Move

Convertible tables have been a small space staple for decades, but what they offer in functionality, they often lack in style. Paris-based Boulon Blanc wants to change that with their new transformable table. While traditional convertible tables use an X-shaped mechanism that’s reminiscent of an ironing board, Boulon Blanc has a patented rotating hinge instead. The result is an organic-inspired, transformative shape whether it’s used as a coffee table or a dining table.

Tara Bellucci

Oct 20, 2016

7 Smart Strategies When You’re Grocery Shopping for One

Grocery shopping for one may seem like the easiest thing in the world in theory—buying for just yourself should be an automatic money-saver, right? But if you’re shopping solo and you go in without a plan, it’s hard to keep yourself in check when it comes to impulse purchases and knowing what you really need. And using up food all by yourself before it goes bad can be a challenge, too, so you have to shop and cook smarter.

Brittney Morgan

Oct 20, 2016

How To: Remove the Coffee Stains from Your Favorite Mug

(Image credit: Anjali Prasertong) From Kitchn → The Best Way to Remove Old Coffee Stains from Mugs & Carafes

Apartment Therapy

Oct 20, 2016

Cost of Living Comparison: What $100 Can Buy in Los Angeles vs. Portland

You already know that the value of a dollar varies wildly depending on where you’re sitting. Even close by in two neighboring states—OK, California is pretty huge—you can get a lot more for your dollar in one over the other. Here’s a quick examination of exactly how much the cost of everyday living varies across the West Coast.

Taryn Williford

Oct 20, 2016

7 Ways to Prevent Product Clutter When Your Bathroom Is Tiny…or Teeny-Tiny

When my husband and I were on the hunt for a home last year, one of my must-haves was a spacious master bathroom. You know, the whole nine yards – a huge soaking tub, plenty of storage, dual vanities. So if you knocked on the door of our sweet beach-town bungalow today and asked for a tour, you’d likely be surprised to find a master bathroom so slight that my husband and I can barely fit in it together. (In its defense, it does have a massive tub.

Julie Sprankles

Oct 20, 2016

5 Kitchen Design Ideas That’ll Save You Money

The Kitchn Editors

Oct 20, 2016

Try Before You Buy: Say Goodbye to Color Uncertainty With These 6 Paint Color Apps

The world of paint can feel endless. So many blues, grays, whites…how do you settle on one for your wall? I’m a firm believer that nothing will ever replace buying samples and testing a paint color out before diving into gallons of a certain shade, but to get a rough idea of a paint color family or hue without having to head to the hardware store, give one of these six apps a try!

Arlyn Hernandez

Oct 20, 2016

Before & After: A Livably Luxurious Living Room

Brady was blessed with a beauty of a blank canvas, and he did not fail to make it special. By mixing a variety of styles, from Boho to classic Hollywood glam, he was able to create a space unique to his personal style and needs. From Brady: I spent months and months looking for the “perfect place” and saw over 20 apartments before I finally landed on this one.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 20, 2016

The New Shabby Chic: A Little Less Shabby, A Lot More Chic

Do you remember shabby chic? I do. I don’t think I ever got fully into the craze, but there was definitely a time when tousled lacy curtains, distressed painted wood and tiny floral prints were positively everywhere.

Nancy Mitchell

Oct 20, 2016

3 Small Effort/Big Impact DIY Ideas to Steal from this Small Providence Condo

Sometimes it’s not the wall knocked down or the whole room painted that’s the visual impact your room needs — a small detail can pack a decor punch, too! The proof is in Erin and Tobin’s cute Providence condo: I spotted three small but mighty mini DIY projects in Erin and Tobin’s home — the kind of ideas you can do without a lot of time, tools or money. See if they’re small DIY details that could add personality to one of your rooms.

Anna Spaller

Oct 20, 2016

8 Halloween Board Games for a Low-Key Night at Home

The Kitchn Editors

Oct 20, 2016

How One Couple Copes With 3 “P’s” of Studio Life

Newlyweds Franke and Jason, and their dog and cat, share a studio apartment in a Chicago high-rise. They love the location — and the views are killer — but as anyone who’s ever shared a small space knows, it’s not always sunshine and rainbows. In fact, there are three challenges that can be a bummer for small space dwellers in particular: Pets, Parties and Possessions.

Adrienne Breaux

Oct 20, 2016

What it Costs to Rent a 900-Square-Foot Apartment in 5 Different U.S. Cities

There’s a bit of difference between what’s considered a small living space across the country. In Manhattan, 900 square feet can feel like a palace, while some Southern coastal cities would consider anything under 1,000 square feet to be on the small side. It shows, too, in what rent the same size apartment can fetch across the country.

Taryn Williford

Oct 20, 2016

5 Kid Friendly DIY Projects

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From Kitchn → 5 DIY Projects for Date Night in with Your Kids

Apartment Therapy

Oct 20, 2016

Room Recipes: 1 Bedroom, 4 Ways

Oct 20, 2016

Room Recipes: 1 Studio, 5 Ways

Oct 20, 2016