The Latest: May 22, 2017

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A Bright and Bubbly UK Victorian Embraces Pastels

Name: Kelly, her husband, their 4 children and 2 dogs Location: Lancashire, United Kingdom The basics: 10 1/2 years, owned | 2,000 square feet Kelly’s home is full of cheery pink, upcycled finds and DIY projects big and small. Kelly and her husband Derrick have been able to adjust their home to their growing family without much outside help.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

May 22, 2017

This 231-Square-Foot Mini Modern Cottage Is a Must-See

Name: Zoe Peters Location: Mill Valley — California Size: 231 square feet Years lived in: 3.5 years Nestled under trees on the far edge of family property in Mill Valley is a charming cottage Zoe calls home. Near Mount Tamalpais, it’s the perfect home base for a nature lover. And it’s got a history packed with artistic spirit; the space used to be her brother-in-law’s grandmother’s art studio.

Ana Kamin

May 22, 2017

Curious About Casper Mattresses? Now You Can Check Them Out IRL at Target

Just when you thought going to the mattresses had gone to the mattresses, Casper and Target announced they’re teaming up to completely own the bed-in-a-box industry. One of the hottest trends in home goods over the last two years, particularly among millennials, online mattresses now comprise a $15B industry, with top contenders including Casper and Tuft & Needle, Purple, Leesa, and a few dozen more — some say as many as 35 brands vying for dominance.

Melissa Massello

May 22, 2017

Real Homes, Real Solutions: 20 Reversible Ideas to Overhaul Your Rental Bathroom NOW

The following are stellar examples from our House Tours of rental bathrooms done right. While I’ve broken down the images according to categories, a great thing about these bathrooms is that they all have a cross-section of ideas to steal (in a good way, of course), so steal away!

Julia Brenner

May 22, 2017

It’s Victoria Day So Let’s Look at Some Gorgeous Victorians For Sale

In Bizarro America — where everyday life is fairly similar, except the road signs are in kilometers, Thanksgiving is celebrated in October, and the elected leader looks more like a movie star than a reality TV host — today is Victoria Day. I’m speaking, of course, about Canada, where Queen Victoria’s May 24th birthday has been celebrated since 1845.

Jon Gorey

May 22, 2017

Before & After: Adding On and Leveling Up For a Gorgeous New Kitchen

Penelope and Andrew’s outdated kitchen needed a boost. Well, not just a boost. A whole new extension and then a boost. After paying the high price of living through a kitchen reno with a toddler, they were handsomely rewarded with a gorgeous kitchen chock full of brand new functionality. From Penelope: We wanted a bigger and more useful kitchen. I’m an architect so I couldn’t help but see the potential a small addition to the house could provide — a larger kitchen!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

May 22, 2017

Monday on Marketplace: Everything and Anything in a Basket

Want a dose of farmhouse chic or bohemian living in your home? It’s as simple as adding a basket. Whether it’s made of rattan, seagrass, fabric or wire, baskets add a bit of history and warmth to a space. I’ve pulled together a small list of favorites but there are plenty more for sale on Apartment Therapy Marketplace. Let me know how you’re using these baskets and more in your decor. How pretty is this bamboo basket? The charming cherry blossom design is hand-painted.

Vanessa Londono

May 22, 2017

Before & After: See How a Home Addition Became a Gorgeous New Kitchen

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The Kitchn

May 22, 2017

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The Easiest Way to Make a Living Greenery Wall

2017 is the year of greenery. It’s everywhere: in color trends, on pinboards and in the real-life homes we feature on Apartment Therapy. If you’re not a plant person, bringing this trend into your home can seem intimidating, but there’s one way to make it work that’s so simple, even the most greenery-challenged person can do it. Seriously. All you need is one potted plant and one essential product from the Command™ Brand toolkit.