The Latest: May 25, 2017

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One Couple’s Post-College Plan: Turn a 250-Square-Foot Camper into a Minimalist Haven

Name: Courtney, her fiancé Gregg and their pets Location: Decatur, Illinois The basics: 3 months, owned | 250 square feet How’s this for a post-graduation plan? Buy a camper, fix it up, move into it and live a more minimalist lifestyle. Sound good? Well that’s exactly what Courtney and Gregg did after graduating in 2016. Tell us a little about your home and the people who live there: We purchased our camper in September of 2016 with the intent to remodel and move into it.

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May 25, 2017

A 350-Square-Foot, Sun-Drenched Brooklyn Studio

Name: Kayte and Emerald the cat Location: Bed-Stuy — Brooklyn, New York The basics: 2 months, rented, 350 square feet Kayte and her cat have packed plenty of style and storage (and stylish storage) into their small, yet light-filled Brooklyn studio. Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I live in Bed-Stuy, a diverse Brooklyn neighborhood. Here the tree-lined streets frame historic brownstones and bodegas are found on every corner.

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May 25, 2017

For Some Seniors, Tiny Houses Are The New RV

Picture this: a caravan of gypsy Grannies and Gramps cruising down Route 66, watering the planter boxes and waving from windows at passersby as they roam cross-country. A scene that may seem downright Lynchian could soon be very real as more and more retirees opt for tiny homes.

Melissa Massello

May 25, 2017

We Tested 5 Grocery Delivery Services; Here’s What We Found

There are so many grocery delivery services available now, which makes it almost impossible to choose—especially if you’re totally new to them. I am for sure a procrastinator when it comes to physically going to the store, but I’m also big into planning my meals in advance, so switching to a delivery service seemed ideal to me.

Brittney Morgan

May 25, 2017

A $699k Storybook Cottage in the Rolling Hills of Bucks County

This charming cottage is in the countryside, but it’s not as far-flung as you might think. Located in the borough of New Hope, Pennsylvania, it’s about an hour’s drive from Philly and an hour and a half from New York City. This home is small — just under 1,300 square feet — but it’s brimming with charming details (exposed beams! fireplaces!) and thoughtful updates.

Carrie McBride

May 25, 2017

Colored Mirrors & Glass Decor Are the (Potential) Trend I Can’t Get Enough Of

Anyone who lives, breathes, dreams design will understand the following: sometimes, you become fixated on something design-y, and then —like learning a new word that you start to hear everywhere — you start to see that design-y thing everywhere (much to your delight, but also much to your chagrin because you WANT.IT.) Well, that is me currently with colored glass and mirrors.

Arlyn Hernandez

May 25, 2017

Before & After: Two Mid-Century Chairs Get Rescued from the Landfill (& Vamoose Vinyl!)

Vinyl aside, these chairs had a certain je nais se quoi. Stephanie snatched them up from the salvage yard and gave them a loving and era-appropriate upgrade. From Stephanie: These Australian-made mid-century chairs came from the salvage yard at our local landfill. The colors and finishes are different, but I noticed their matching frames under the worn vinyl and busted lacquer finish. Both also had a pivoting metal under frame – so they weren’t just regular armchairs, but recliners!

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May 25, 2017

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House Tour Alumni on Their Dirty-Floor Culprits and How They Deal with Them

One of the most fun parts about working at Apartment Therapy is flipping through all those pictures of real families’ beautiful homes. The downside is that we don’t always get to see the (literally) dirty truth. The toddler’s pasta sauce on the floor. The paw prints. The playdough. But psst…all these homes are full of that stuff! So, we called up some of our House Tour alumni and asked what their challenges are to keep clean floors, and how they deal with them.