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Inside the Designer’s Mind: 10 Creative Questions for the Maker of Totally Dreamy Ceramics
How often do you spend time thinking about everyday items like dishes and coffee mugs? Probably not that often (probably not even when you’re actually using them). Well, Amy Hamley is out to change all that with Redraven Studios, her brand of handmade porcelain pieces, from dinnerware to home decor.
Cara Gibbs
Oct 26, 2016
Before & After: An RV Kitchen Gets an Update
Katie’s RV kitchen was functional but cookie-cutter. She wanted something that was unique and warm, and she took a chance on black paint in a small space and it totally paid off! From Katie: When we first purchased our RV the interior was in good condition, it just wasn’t our style. Not to mention every single person that owns the same model has this exact kitchen. We needed a space that felt like ours, ya know?
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 26, 2016
Before & After: A 1920s Kitchen Gets a Bright & Modern Makeover
Sarah and Nick purchased their 1924 traditional island cottage in 2013, and spent the next five months renovating much of their new home. They were working with a very tight budget and a very real deadline; baby number two was on the way and the couple had made a pact that the kitchen be completed before his birth. Naturally, this made tackling the project a particular challenge.
Emily Billings
Oct 26, 2016
3 Smart DIY Ideas to Steal from This Providence Condo
The Kitchn Editors
Oct 26, 2016
6 Tiny Ways to Be An A+ Coworker
(Image credit: Everett Collection) shutterstock From Kitchn → 6 Tiny Ways to Be Thoughtful at Work
Apartment Therapy
Oct 26, 2016
How To Still Love What You Bought at the Thrift Store Once You Get it Home
It can be easy to get caught up in the thrill of thrifting. Finding items that make you laugh. That you can’t believe are so cheap! There have been more than a few time that while at the cash register I have looked down at arms full of objects I absolutely do not need. If you’d like to avoid buyer’s remorse the next time you survey your second-hand haul, try out some of these tips, shared by someone who knows a thing or two about thrifting.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 26, 2016
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Benjamin Moore’s 2017 Color of the Year Is…
The much-anticipated color of the year is here, and it takes a completely new direction from 2016’s Simply White OC-117! One of our favorite things about Benjamin Moore’s big reveal each year is how it speaks to larger design trends; this year’s is unexpected, but on point. The Benjamin Moore design team explains their arrival to this color, “People are growing braver and more confident about working with color.
Sponsored Post
Oct 26, 2016
How to Negotiate Your Rates with Cable Providers, Credit Lenders or Anybody Who Will Listen
Your most powerful money-saving tool isn’t a coupon-searching browser extension or the willpower it takes to say no to a Pumpkin Spice Latte. It’s your phone. Seriously.
Taryn Williford
Oct 25, 2016
A Black & White Brutalist-Inspired Loft
Name: Alexandre Location: Akron, Ohio In March of this year, my partner Dominic and I moved into a custom built 1,700 square foot loft space after three years of renovation. Formerly a rubber factory in downtown Akron, Ohio, the building features original steel beams and stunning maple floors over a century old, scarred from years of tire manufacturing. The building had been abandoned for years and is now beautifully restored for the first time as a residential space.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 25, 2016
15 Ways to Sharpen Your Kitchen Skills, In 5 Minutes or Less
(Image credit: David Hopler of D Square Photo & Video) From Kitchn → 15 Ways to Improve Your Cooking Life, 5 Minutes at a Time
Apartment Therapy
Oct 25, 2016
10 Colorful Tinted Drinking Glasses
The Kitchn Editors
Oct 25, 2016
5 Chunky Yarn Projects You Can Arm Knit (Besides a Blanket)
Super chunky knits are all the rage right now (we even had Kaitlin arm knit us a blanket on Facebook Live). After watching a cozy throw get knit in just 15 minutes, I wondered what other cool things you could make with this gorgeous bulky yarn. Here are five more projects for your home that you can arm knit in an afternoon: Who can say no to a chunky knit pillow? This is the sort of cushion cover that would cost nearly $100 at a store, but you can make for about $30 in yarn.
Tara Bellucci
Oct 25, 2016
Accio Hogwarts: How To Fake Your Way Into the Wizarding School
Harry Potter mania seems to come out of hibernation right around fall, doesn’t it? If you’ve been waiting for your Hogwarts letter to no avail, it’s time you take matters into your own hands and bring the Hogwarts to you. Whether you’re after the wizarding look just for, say, regular life, or for a more specific occasion like Halloween, here are some ideas to accio into your home.
Arlyn Hernandez
Oct 25, 2016
Before & After: The Haunted Mansion Bathroom of Your Disney Dreams
Carrie, a serious Disney fan, has always fancied living Disney’s Haunted Mansion After trying to fix up her small bathroom she finally decided to let it go and follow her dream (which is a wish your heart makes) of a Disneyland-inspired bathroom. With a lucky wallpaper find (definitely not a poor unfortunate soul) and some smart internet shopping that let her remain one jump ahead of the design, even the bare necessities were on brand.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 25, 2016
The Cheap Thrift Store Find That’ll Solve Your Blank Wall Woes
Working within a budget and trying to find affordable wall art? Don't overlook this one common thrift store bargain.
Katie Holdefehr
Oct 25, 2016
Grocery Shopping for One? Here Are 7 Smart Strategies.
The Kitchn Editors
Oct 25, 2016
8 Rules for Bringing Food to New Parents, Sick Friends and Anyone Else
(Image credit: Lauren Volo) From Kitchn → 8 Rules for Bringing Food to Friends
Apartment Therapy
Oct 25, 2016
The Trick to Surviving a Colorful Vintage Tiled Bathroom
Whether you rent and can’t make any changes or just don’t have the funds to remodel, moving into a home with a vintage bathroom can be a challenge. When that bathroom sports vintage tiles in intense colors, it can be especially puzzling to figure out how to decorate. If the tiles have to stay — and the color palette’s been forced on you, for better or worse — try a trick to making vintage bathrooms work.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 25, 2016
A Modern & Stylish Italian Apartment Full of DIYs, Family Pieces & Color
Name: Danny Location: Rome, Italy This apartment used to belong to my grandparents, and then my parents took over the rent, and now my husband and I are living in it with our mini dachshund. Three generations (and counting)! It’s a two bedroom, one bathroom apartment on the third floor of a residential building in the center of Rome. The whole home was interior designed by my husband and I—a blend of mid century modern, timeless design, and lots of color.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 24, 2016
8 Bowls That are Perfect for Soup Season
(Image credit: Anthropologie) From Kitchn → These Bowls Make Us Want to Eat Soup
Apartment Therapy
Oct 24, 2016
What Will the Next Mid-Century Modern Be? 3 Contenders to Watch
First off, let me preface this post by saying I think mid-century modern is a classic and versatile style that will be relevant in home design for many decades to come. Unfortunately for me, when a style becomes increasingly popular, I immediately start panicking about how soon it will lose its luster.
Jessica Isaac
Oct 24, 2016
Luxe Beauty Buys (That We Hardly Ever See on Sale!) are 20% Off Today on Amazon
If you’ve ever wanted to try out a new fancy beauty product but paying full price makes you cringe, Amazon’s got you covered. The retailer is offering 20% off one luxury beauty buy, today only. Brands include Blinc, Stila, Lorac, Jouer, Elizabeth Arden, Cargo, Jane Iredale, Essie, Butter London, OPI, Korres, theBalm, and more.
Tara Bellucci
Oct 24, 2016
8 Health Myths You Really Shouldn’t Worry About
The Kitchn Editors
Oct 24, 2016
Before & After: A Dingy Brooklyn Kitchen Brightens Up
Prior to their renovation, Laura and Matthew’s kitchen had a few problems common to lots of NYC apartments: a tiny footprint, not enough storage space, and cabinets caked with years’ and years’ worth of paint. As you can see, the cabinets in their galley kitchen had taken on an unusual texture, and the oven was positioned about 18 inches from the opposite countertop. Definitely time for a change.
Nancy Mitchell
Oct 24, 2016
Before & After: A Delicious (Mostly) DIY Kitchen Upgrade
Kylie’s kitchen is also her office, so while the original was livable, it wasn’t really blog-worthy. After about six months of hard DIY work, she got a gorgeous, open and photo-worthy space. From Kylie: Our house is 1,500 square feet and was built in the 1950s. We love our location and want to stay here for a while, but the kitchen had to go.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 24, 2016
101 Places to Buy Furniture and Home Decor
Behold: one home shopping guide to rule them all.
Nicole Lund
Oct 24, 2016
10 Pretty Canisters to Use All Around Your Home
The Kitchn Editors
Oct 24, 2016
Get Salty: Adding Salt to Your Cleaning Routine
(Image credit: Faith Durand) From Kitchn → 3 Reasons Salt Is a Smart Cleaning Choice
Apartment Therapy
Oct 24, 2016
Life, After You Move In Together: What It’s Like to SHARE a Studio
890 square feet isn’t exactly tiny, but with the lack of walls or doors, this high-rise jungle paradise in downtown LA has the potential to be a too-small leopard-print jail cell when two people share this space. Chris and Rory’s home is definitely giving off studio apartment vibes and is PACKED with personality, color, pattern and clothes. So how do two people with big personalities fit into a one-room home?
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 24, 2016
How to Befriend Your Next-Door Neighbors (I Mean, If You Want To)
When you move into a new apartment building or a new neighborhood, do you try to make friends with your neighbors, or do you just go about your business? Sometimes, it makes sense to keep to yourself, but if your neighbors seem like the kind of people you’d like to get to know, it might be worth it to put yourself out there a little bit.
Brittney Morgan
Oct 23, 2016
Decade-by-Decade: A Look at the Typical American Household by Decade
Popular design trends are hard to pinpoint when you’re in the midst of them, but painfully easy to spot once you’re a decade or two removed (the groovy pad of Megan Draper on AMC’s Mad Men screams of the swinging ’70s). Post WWII, decor trends seem to have had about a 10-year lifespan, and we’ve chronicled the nostalgic bullet points for each period.
Jessica Isaac
Oct 23, 2016
The Top 10 Best Slow Cookers for Every Budget
The Kitchn Editors
Oct 23, 2016
6 Easy & Clever Ways to Organize Your Hair Styling Tools
You wouldn’t trade your favorite curling iron for anything, and yet, you probably don’t even have a designated storage space for it. Keeping your heat styling tools clean and organized is important for more than just aesthetic reasons—having a safe place to store them will help them last longer, since easy organization means no more destroyed cords and damaging falls from the countertop.
Brittney Morgan
Oct 22, 2016
One-Day Warriors: Tips for Cleaning Your Whole Home in a Day
Even if you happen to be a Monica Gellar type—someone who spends their free time dusting and sweeping—spending an entire afternoon indoors cleaning is still way less fun than, well, just about anything. It’s really no wonder that so many people make a habit of putting off cleaning until it’s absolutely necessary, i.e. until you’re suffering from either out-of-town visitors or out-of-control allergies.
Caroline Biggs
Oct 22, 2016
How One Couple Dramatically DIY’d Their Tiny Rental Kitchen
From Apartment Therapy → This Couple Dramatically DIY’d Their Tiny Rental Kitchen & Now It’s Awesome
The Kitchn
Oct 22, 2016
A Downtown LA Loft That’s “Like IKEA on Steroids”
Name: CC Location: Downtown — Los Angeles, California My apartment is a 725 square foot loft located in the heart of downtown LA. I love the feeling of downtown because it reminds me of NYC (where I lived for 10 wonderful years prior to coming to the West Coast). I’d say my style is organized crazy. Like IKEA on steroids. I may have a slight hoarding problem but I keep my stuff clean and in order haha.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 21, 2016
How to Trick Yourself Into Spending Less Money at the Grocery Store
This month we’ll be sharing solutions that are so simple and easy—and at times, automated—that they feel like magic. Hocus Pocus celebrates all the small ways you can trick yourself into living a better life. There are a lot of ways to spend less money at the grocery stores. Couponing or buying cheaper food are two that come to mind, though neither are always ideal for our sanity or our health.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 21, 2016
10 DIY Art Projects That Really Get Your Message Across
Lightboxes allow you to add a soft glow to your home whilst communicating whatever’s on your mind, be it your all-time favorite tweet, a declaration of love, your current prediction for Gilmore Girls‘ final four words, or a gentle reminder that rent is due. Every bedroom needs this one—it provides a lovely glow, and allows you to share sweet, dirty, and/or practical messages. Also lead image above.
Tess Wilson
Oct 21, 2016
9 Kitchens with Completely Unexpected Color
The Kitchn Editors
Oct 21, 2016
Light Show: 10 Pendant Lamps Under $100
I’ve spent quite a bit of time the last two years shopping for affordable, attractive ceiling lights for two successive houses…and it’s rough out there. However, these 10 pendants, many of them available for well under $100, prove that it’s actually possible to shed light without shedding too many dollars. The marble trend is still going strong, right? I love that this light plays with that classic material, folding it upon itself and making it sheer and lighter than air.
Tess Wilson
Oct 21, 2016
Making White Cabinets Pop With a Little Help from IKEA
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From Kitchn → Now This Is How You Make White Cabinets Pop
Apartment Therapy
Oct 21, 2016
A Scientific Formula for Buying Halloween Candy
The Kitchn Editors
Oct 21, 2016
Date Night In Tips From Real Life Couples
(Image credit: Jessica Isaac) From Kitchn → 5 Couples Share Their Best Tips for Date Night In
Apartment Therapy
Oct 21, 2016
Real Couples on the Best Things About Sharing a Small Space
We all know that living in a small space has its benefits — cheaper rent, better locations and more — but sharing that small space with another person…well that can get a little tricky. Sure, there are downsides, but let’s choose to focus on the positive! These five real couples revealed what they think the best thing about sharing a small space with someone else is.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 21, 2016
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The 10 Principles of a Purposeful Home
For a century that’s still so young, the speed of life has changed rapidly. Now more than ever, we’re seeking ways to streamline and curate our busy lives. Nearly 100 years ago, the Bauhaus design movement began as a similar reaction. Its reigning principles, such as the unity of form and function, are still a pillar of modern, purposeful design.
Sponsored Post
Oct 21, 2016
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