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6 Travel Destinations that Will Inspire Your Decorating

Ahh summer vacations. We never want them to end. One of the highlights of returning home, however, is being able to infuse your space with some of those unforgettable memories. I’m a big fan of collecting travel treasures, but another way you can keep the vacation vibes going all year long is by allowing the local flavor of the destination itself to inspire your décor.

Jessica Estrada

Aug 26, 2016

5 Ideas to Steal from the Kitchen of 2 Interior Designers

The Kitchn Editors

Aug 26, 2016

The Best Spice Grinding Tools

(Image credit: Sur La Table) From Kitchn → 4 Tools to Grind Spices for Better Flavor

Apartment Therapy

Aug 26, 2016

Work It: Classic Black & White Checkered Kitchen Floors Looking Fantastic

Though it may not be your dream material, black and white tiles can be a very affordable choice when you need new flooring in your kitchen. Need proof? These eight rooms look fantastic with black and white floors. From simple spaces to bold, accessorized rooms, let these kitchens and their checkered floors inspire your own home. As you look through these examples, pay attention to the tile size and layout orientation; you’ll see a surprising variety of looks in these rooms.

Adrienne Breaux

Aug 26, 2016

A Silver Lake Pad Full of Clean Lines and Natural Light

Name: Johan & Jose Location: Silver Lake —Los Angeles, California We are Jose and Johan from Los Angeles. We recently moved to a newly renovated rental in Silver Lake, one of LA’s busiest and most eclectic neighborhoods. We’ve always loved this part of town, and it’s a convenient location for both of us as it’s close to our respective jobs. We love the space for its openness. The 500 square foot one-bedroom feels spacious thanks to the abundant natural light.

Nora Taylor

Aug 25, 2016

7 Simple Daily Habits that Will Make You Less Wasteful

When you read about a woman who makes only a Mason Jar worth of waste per year, it’s hard not to think you’re doing life wrong. We all want to do right by the environment, but getting started along the path to a more sustainable lifestyle can seem daunting. The good news is it really is easy being green. By making small modifications in your daily life, you can significantly reduce your waste output.

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

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

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

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

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

#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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Before & After: A $5 Light Freshens Up

Ashley made some small but seriously impactful changes to this old light. By saying goodbye to a few details and adding a new bulb, she made a stylish and subtle update. From Ashley: Old kitchen pendants or chandeliers are easily found at garage sales and thrift stores. I picked this light up for $5 and knew it had potential. The glass itself was in good shape but the electrical portion of the light had to go.

Nora Taylor

Aug 19, 2016

A Creatively Curated Portland Apartment With A Stunning View

Name: Monica Location: Cathedral Park — Portland, Oregon My husband and I relocated to Portland this past April from Los Angeles. We’re both from the midwest, and we love the way this city combines all of our favorite aspects of home (family friendliness, slower pace lifestyle, nature, trees, water, swim holes) with everything we loved about living in L.A. (great art, culture, work, amazing food).

Nora Taylor

Aug 18, 2016

Before & After: A Tropical Meets Mid-Century Living Room Redo

Andrew Deming and Rachel Gant of YIELD Design Co. transform a drab 1950s living room into a bright and fresh sanctuary, incorporating their mix of modern and vintage design. The difference is astounding, and truly brings this midcentury home to its fullest potential. “When we bought our house last year, the living room was one of the worst spaces.

Selena Kirchhoff

Aug 18, 2016

15 Surprising Stores Where Students and Teachers Can Score Major Discounts

Most students and teachers can’t help but feel a little sad about the end of summer, at least until it’s time for back-to-school shopping. There’s something thrilling about starting a new school year and taking the opportunity to refresh your life a little. But loading up on new clothes, decor, technology and school supplies can get a little pricey. Actually, really pricey. The good news: Many retailers offer discounts for students and teachers with valid school IDs or .

Jacqueline DeMarco

Aug 18, 2016

Before & After: Adding Some Pretty to the Pantry

Ash was about to put his house on the market, so he took a second look at his kitchen and came up with an ingenious and sophisticated idea for sprucing up his pretty blah pantry situation. From Ash: Simply stated, our pantry was an eyesore. It was a little nook of shelves with old curtains pulled to each side. We were going to put our house on the market soon, and in looking at the competition, we kept seeing very similar houses with beautiful kitchens.

Nora Taylor

Aug 18, 2016

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