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

The Real Price of a Guest Room: What an Extra Bedroom Costs in SF, Chicago & 32 Other Cities

There’s truly nothing better, to me at least, than sharing your home with family and friends. That’s a big reason why my husband and I sought out a two-bedroom space when we went home shopping last year: We knew we wanted to use the extra space as a guest room to be able to host out-of-town family and friends when they visit. We’re not the only homeowners who made an “extra bedroom” a priority, either.

Taryn Williford

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

The Vintage Wood Highboys Your Bedroom Has Been Missing

Not to start off on a dramatic note, but no one in the history of humankind has ever complained about a surplus of bedroom storage. “Unfortunate-looking” bedroom storage is a much more valid complaint, which is why we’ve turned to the Marketplace for some beautiful vintage highboys to get your bedroom in order (while staying stylish). LOW Let these options be proof that you don’t need to spend more than $200 to snag a great vintage highboy!

Lauren Hannel

May 25, 2017

Anthropologie Has TWO Sales for Memorial Day Weekend

Okay Anthro fans, the retailer is bringing it for Memorial Day Weekend. They not only have one, but two sales going on right now. Here are all the details, plus our picks for best deals below. First up from the boho retailer, there’s an extra 40% off items already on sale. You have to be a member of Anthro’s free loyalty program, AnthroPerks, but once you sign up and are logged in, the extra discount will automatically apply to eligible products in your shopping cart.

Tara Bellucci

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.