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Apartment Therapy Archive: Aug 2017

Before & After: A Sleek, Modern Update to a Tiny Bathroom
When Maria and Eric bought their two-bedroom apartment in Queens, they knew the bathroom would need an overhaul. Moldering tile and aging, mismatched features meant the bathroom’s aesthetics weren’t great, but the real issue in this small space was a serious lack of storage. So they set about turning a decrepit space that had seen better days into a bright, modern bathroom — and added a few clever storage solutions along the way.
Nancy Mitchell
Aug 31, 2017
Serve It Up in Style: 7 Chic Tray DIY Ideas
Labor Day is the perfect holiday for cooking out and chilling out. Half the fun of cooking and hosting is in the presentation, so today I’m serving up the best of the best DIY serving boards so you can deliver in style! Let’s start a little crazy and mix materials. Molly breaks down how to attach wood to a marble tile for a 5 step DIY that looks crazy luxurious (see above). I honestly think the main reason any of us have multiple servings trays is for cheese.
Cat Meschia
Aug 31, 2017
Etsy Announced Its First Ever Labor Day Sale & Here Are Our Picks
Good news, Etsy fans: The maker platform is having its first ever Labor Day sale. The Brooklyn based site has rounded up all the sellers that are offering discounts onto a single sale page, so it’s even easier to spot a great deal. As the company helpfully points out: “Finally, a sale without waving inflatable tube people.” Truth. We did a lot of scrolling, and there’s a sizable amount of items on sale, mostly between 10 and 20 percent off.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 31, 2017
You Have to See Inside This, Like, Totally Untouched ’90s House
The dream of the ’90s actually isn’t in Portland, but in Michigan, where this untouched mansion has not been updated since it was built in 1996. It might be relatively unassuming from the outside, but inside it is basically a pink and turquoise fever dream. Oh, 1996—the year that gave us Tamagotchis, Rosie O’Donnell’s talk show, the Spice Girls, Space Jam, and the dance song to end all dance songs, the Macarena.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 31, 2017
Quiz: Can You Match the Bathroom to the Decade?
Ah the vintage bathroom: it’s either loved to the point that tears are shed upon hearing that someone ripped out an authentic 1950s space (the original tiles — nooo!!), or loathed so much that it’s the first thing someone renovates upon moving into a fixer upper (white subway tiles, here I come!).
Caroline Biggs
Aug 31, 2017
A Classic, Renovated Home in Beijing with Modern Updates
Name: Ashley Chu and Alex Acker Location: Beixinqiao — Beijing, China Size: 950 square feet Years lived in: 3.5 years, renting Beijing is famous for its centuries-old hutongs — the winding alleyways that once made up the main arteries of the city. They were filled with traditional courtyard homes until the spaces were divided or destroyed to make room for a swelling population.
Jessica Rapp
Aug 31, 2017
This Guest Bedroom is Like Your Deepest, Darkest Wallpaper Fantasies Come True
Project by: Karen Knox of Making Spaces Location: Harrogate, Yorkshire We’ve seen Karen work her magic on this Edwardian home before and this go-round is just as stunning as the last. Continuing with the rich colors of the living room, this guest bed refresh is dark and dramatic with an unexpected wallpaper choice thrown into the mix. A few carefully selected furniture pieces play up the “grand design” of the space, filling it with romantic drama.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 31, 2017
First Look: Tour thredUP’s New Austin Store
Just steps from department store stalwart Dillard’s, thredUP’s second brick-and-mortar store wants to “disrupt” everything we think we know about not just secondhand shopping, but retail in general — and a first look at its Austin store, opening tomorrow, did not disappoint. Actually, it was downright dreamy.
Melissa Massello
Aug 31, 2017
Peek Inside Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard’s New $4.3M Los Feliz Pad
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are Hollywood’s reigning relationship goals, and now they just might be house goals, too. Their new pad is in the Los Feliz neighborhood of LA, around the corner from Angelina Jolie. The exclusive, gated Laughlin Park area of Los Feliz is home to the Cecil B. DeMille estate, which was bought by the famed director in 1916 and by Jolie in June of this year (Jolie spent just a bit more than DeMille; he paid $28,000, and she $24.5 million).
Tara Bellucci
Aug 31, 2017
One Woman’s Timeless “Dream Home” in San Francisco
Name: Katie Location: San Francisco, California The basics: 4 months, rented — 1,100 square feet Katie managed to find her dream apartment in the notoriously competitive San Francisco rental market. With plenty of space, light and a killer neighborhood, all her apartment was missing was her personal touch. Mixing heirlooms with souvenirs, old favorites with new pieces, she crafted a space that feels classic and welcoming.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 31, 2017
Before & After: A Super Cost-Effective and Stylish Kitchen Reno
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The Kitchn
Aug 31, 2017
Why These 3 Simple Pinterest-Popular Fitness Rules Actually Work
Do a quick search for “fitness” on Pinterest and scroll through and you’ll likely see tons of pins that have been circulating for years with thousands of share that promote the same fitness rules: never miss a Monday, never go 3 days without exercise, and work out at least 3 days a week (oh, and there’s a fourth one that’s more of a motivational tool and less of a rule: never give up). But the question is, do these rules actually work?
Brittney Morgan
Aug 31, 2017
An All-White Buenos Aires Home Full of Art
Name: Martin Bustamante Location: Villa Crespo — Buenos Aires, Argentina Size: 530 square feet (plus patio and terrace) Years lived in: 7 years, owned Martin was struggling to find a decent place to buy within his modest budget, as often happens. He thought he had seen every house in the neighborhood until a friend told him about this place.
Federico Paul
Aug 31, 2017
Black Walls = Instant Grown Up Home (Here’s How to Make Them Work)
White walls seem to be a designer secret weapon: they open up rooms of all sizes (make small rooms seem larger, large rooms appear…even airier) and look incredibly crisp and cool; plus, it’s easy to match your room’s decor to the snowy hue (because, well, white goes with everything). You know what other color is just as easy to work with (even if you might not think so at first glance)? Hint: It’s the complete opposite of white.
Arlyn Hernandez
Aug 31, 2017
Before & After: A Cost-Effective and Stylish Kitchen Reno
After making some smaller, manageable repairs and updates upon first moving in, Allie and her husband decided to tackle as full of a kitchen reno as their budget would allow. By mixing in DIY projects along with hiring out a contractor and prioritizing major functional and cosmetic fixes over new appliances, they were able to keep to their budget and walk away with a bright new kitchen.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 31, 2017
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Take a Tour of the Refreshed (But Still Teeny Tiny) OG Apartment Therapy Apartment
In 2004, Apartment Therapy was born in a teeny tiny apartment in NYC’s Greenwich Village. Maxwell Ryan, our founder and the original Apartment Therapist, lived in a 265-square-foot 1-bedroom, relying on his decorating savvy and small-space know-how to make it work. It was in this tiny home that all our space-saving, zen-inducing, style-savvy solutions for small-space living first came to life. The apartment remains an icon to us, but over a decade later it was in need of a refresh.
Tim Minerd
Aug 31, 2017
Spices Made Nice: Organize Your Spice Cabinet, Once and For All
No more hunting around looking for the cumin!
AT Video
Aug 31, 2017
One Store You Aren’t Shopping at Yet, but Should Be
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Apartment Therapy
Aug 31, 2017
4 Places You Shouldn’t Be Using Vinegar at Home
The Kitchn Editors
Aug 31, 2017
Bloggers Share Their Smartest Solo Travel Tips
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Apartment Therapy
Aug 31, 2017
How to Add Color When You Can’t Paint Your Rental Walls
Color lovers who area also renters (and can’t paint your walls), rejoice! You CAN have a colorful home even if wall paint is against the rules. Interior designer Rachelle Padgett didn’t let the no-wall-color constraints of her small rental apartment get her down. Instead, she got creative. And the tricks she used to add more hues to her home could easily be translated to any home.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 31, 2017
Check Out These Floor Plans From Your Favorite TV Businesses
If you’ve ever sat there, watching one of your favorite shows, and thought to yourself that hey, you might just know the layout of that house or that business nearly as well as your own, then you’re going to love these floor plans. First shared this week by Co.
Melissa Massello
Aug 30, 2017
Houston Mattress Store Is An Official Shelter Location for Harvey Evacuees
When bad things happen, Mr. Rogers said it best: “Look for the helpers.” The Mattress King of Houston is one such individual, as he’s opened his showrooms to Harvey evacuees. Every region has a furniture store owner known for wacky commercials. Greater Houston’s is Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, owner of Gallery Furniture.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 30, 2017
The Mega List of Labor Day Sales
Labor Day is coming up, and in between grilling and chilling on this unofficial last weekend of summer, there are lots of ways to save some cash. Retailers are marking down everything to make room for a new season (and new merch). Here’s our list of the biggest and best sales happening during Labor Day 2017.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 30, 2017
All About Kansas City, By Locals Who Love It
If you haven’t spent much time in Kansas City, you might not realize that it’s a city with a vibrant culture, tons of great food (barbecue, of course, but it goes beyond that, too) and friendly, creative people—but that’s exactly what it is. It’s an up-and-coming city with a lot to offer, so we asked KCMO residents to share what they love about their city, along with their recommendations for visitors and transplants.
Brittney Morgan
Aug 30, 2017
No-Regret Remodeling Projects That Were Worth The Hassle (& Why)
Given the cost, time, and energy renovations take, we all understand how hard they are, not to mention all the anxiety they can generate. But when you know what you want, sometimes it’s worth the slight discomfort that comes with taking a risk, working to pull it off, or spending more than you think you should. In the end, you wind up living every day with something that you absolutely love.
Dabney Frake
Aug 30, 2017
Starbucks Is Closing Their Online Store — Everything Is on Sale
The Kitchn Editors
Aug 30, 2017
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Aug 30, 2017
The 5/15 Rule Will Keep You Healthier at Work
We’ve all read the studies—sitting all day, especially when combined with minimal exercise, can take a serious toll on your health. According to HuffPost, for example, long periods of sitting have been linked to diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and anxiety. Since the average American spends six to eight hours per day sitting, it’s important to find ways to move more throughout the day.
Brittney Morgan
Aug 30, 2017
Check Out Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe’s $16M Former Fairytale Bel Air Pad
This Bel Air manse has a boatload of charm, and we’re not telling Big Little Lies. The former home of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe is back on the market for $15.999 million. The celebrity couple split in 2007, but sold this fairytale estate back in 2004 for $4.5 million, according to property records and noted by The Real Deal. Built in 1969, the home was designed by architect Gerard R.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 30, 2017
A California Cool Home with Parisian Charm
This expert update is great inspiration for anyone looking to refresh their own home without doing a complete overhaul.
Jessica Isaac
Aug 30, 2017
#WCW: If You Love Laidback California Style, You’ll Love Sarah Sherman Samuel
If you’re a fan of laid back California style, then chances are you’ve pinned, liked or at least scrolled through images of LA-based designer Sarah Sherman Samuel’s interiors. Though she grew up on the water in Michigan, Sarah could write the book on the bright, boho West Coasty thing that’s happening in the design world right now. But she’s not just a one-trick pony.
Danielle Blundell
Aug 30, 2017
Check Out How the Will & Grace Set Got Updated For the Show’s New Season
It’s been 11 years since Will & Grace went off the air. Unless you’re as clueless as Jack, you’ve probably heard that the iconic sitcom is returning to NBC on September 28. Earlier this week, Eric McCormack (who stars as titular character Will Truman) and Sean Hayes (who portrays fabulous friend Jack McFarland) gave TODAY a tour of the show’s set. Take a look at what’s new and what has stayed the same.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 30, 2017
Before & After: An $80 Sofa Gets an Affordable and Easy Refresh
Amy fell in love with this sofa’s good bones and excellent cushions, even though the fabric was a little drab. After inspecting the piece to make sure it wasn’t too good to be true, she took it home and got to work and giving it a super easy and affordable refresh. From Amy: This is one of those sofas built with an incredibly sound construction, it’s something that is hard to find these days for an affordable price.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 30, 2017
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Building a Capsule Wardrobe with Thrift Store Basics
There are so many things that I know I should do, like taking more than one barre class or making açaí bowls instead of emptying the Lucky Charms box directly into my open mouth. Streamlining my own embarrassingly overstuffed closet into a well-curated capsule wardrobe is also on that list — it’s just a matter of getting started.
Jelisa Castrodale
Aug 30, 2017
8 Discontinued IKEA Pieces We Wish They Would Bring Back
IKEA is always introducing exciting new products. The downside of this is that they’re always retiring old products. Some of them you may never miss, or never even notice that they’re gone, but the loss of others feels like the loss of an old friend. (Sure, I never did buy a canopy bed from IKEA, but it was nice to know that I could. You know?) A moment of silence, please, for these eight beloved IKEA products, taken from us too soon.
Nancy Mitchell
Aug 30, 2017
Target’s Latest Announcement Will Save You Time & Money
The Kitchn Editors
Aug 30, 2017
One Store You Aren’t Shopping at Yet, but Should Be
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Apartment Therapy
Aug 30, 2017
The Secret to Decorating Uncluttered Yet Cozy Rooms
These bedrooms show off the secret to designing a minimal home that's still warm, cozy and comforting.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 30, 2017
One Day at a Time: The Only Chore Chart You’ll Ever Need
It’s no secret that the key to cleaning success is to do a little bit every day. Of course, there are the things you already keep up with daily or regularly—like doing the dishes, taking out the trash, or wiping down the kitchen counters—but it’s the tasks beyond that that can so easily fall by the wayside if you don’t have a plan that fits in with your already busy schedule.
Brittney Morgan
Aug 30, 2017
Starbucks Is Closing Their Online Store — Here’s What’s On Sale
Coffee lovers, here’s a bargain for you: Starbucks is closing their online store as of October 1 and liquidating what’s left in it. So while you’ll no longer be able to order an insulated mug or a pour over coffee maker from them online after next month, you can snag those very things and more right now, for a sweet discount of up to 50 percent.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 29, 2017
A Classic, Light-Filled Minneapolis Apartment for One
Name: Sarah Schwie Location: South Minneapolis, Minnesota Size: 750 square feet Years lived in: 2 years, renting Though Sarah has lived in her south Minneapolis rental for two years, she’s taken her time to fill the space. Just the perfect size for her and her cat — and filled with lots of natural light — it has plenty of whimsical vintage features to keep you peering around the corners the entire time you’re there.
Emma Fiala
Aug 29, 2017
After Three Years, Plenty of Work (and Wine) a Historic Home is Reborn
Name: Justine, her husband Ian and their bulldog, Miss Waffles Location: Edmonton, Alberta — Canada The basics: 3 years, owned — 1,950 square feet Justine and her husband jumped at the opportunity to breath life back into this historic home, affectionately known as The Madame. It took three labor heavy years, but they wanted to do the renovation right, preserving as much of the charm and history of the home as they could.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 29, 2017
AI Designs My Little Pony Names That Sound More Like Monty Python
The scientist who brought us future paint colors named by artificial intelligence like Bank Butt and Snowbonk is at it again, this time using her research and software to dream up new My Little Pony characters.
Melissa Massello
Aug 29, 2017
Homepolish and Lulu & Georgia Team Up With Karlie Kloss to Create a Super Stylish Office Space
Project by: Tina Rich Location: SoHo — New York, New York We here at the Apartment Therapy Media offices fancy ourselves cool, calm and collected New Yorkers, but that all flew out the window when we heard none other than Karlie Kloss would be setting up shop in our building. Once we got a peek at her incredible new office (and let’s be real, also that outfit) we became full blown fans.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 29, 2017
Alice, I Found My Dream Apartment But it Makes My Mother Nervous, Should I Take It Anyway?
Hi Alice, I’m currently renting in a new city and have found what I’d like to call a dream place. I’ve been for a viewing and have already started visioning the interiors and imagining life in my new home. It’s a lovely flat with lots of light, large windows and an amazing view. Only issue is, it’s on the 16th floor.
Ask Alice
Aug 29, 2017
This 2018 Color of the Year Is the Neutral That Never Really Left
Every neutral shade seems to have its moment in the spotlight, but gray and beige are often constants. A blend of the two—greige, a warmer take on the often cool toned gray—had a huge moment in the earlier decade of this century, and hasn’t really ever left. Dutch Boy announced their 2018 Color of the Year today, and the new neutral isn’t really new at all.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 29, 2017
Sick of Shaker? Here’s Another Kitchen Cabinet Style That Works Everywhere
Noticed one or two Shaker cabinets on Apartment Therapy or Pinterest lately? You are not the only one. The traditional style adds clean architectural interest while still blending in nicely with whatever else is going on. And it’s absolutely everywhere right now. But is it the only option if you want something timeless?
Dabney Frake
Aug 29, 2017