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Apartment Therapy Archive: Aug 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
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
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
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
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
Starbucks Is Closing Their Online Store — Everything Is on Sale
The Kitchn Editors
Aug 30, 2017
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
The Apartments that Listing Sites Have Been Hiding from You
How often do you browse popular websites for apartment listings? As it turns out, they might not be giving you all the facts—at least not according to a new report from Apartment List. It’s what they’re calling a “luxury bias.
Brittney Morgan
Aug 29, 2017
Anthropologie’s Sale Is On Sale and Here Are Our Picks
When we hear that sales are on sale, our ears perk up—we love a good double dip of discounts. If you’re the same way, allow us to point you toward Anthropologie right now, where sale items are an additional 30 percent off for a limited time. As Anthro clears their stock to make way for the new fall goodies, now’s the time so snag any of those summer items you’ve been eyeing.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 29, 2017
Reviewed: The Most Comfortable Sofas at Joybird
You asked us to test out Joybird's online-only sofas, so we hiked on over to LA and put 17 models through the ringer. Here's what we thought.
Arlyn Hernandez
Aug 29, 2017
Before & After: A Bland Rental Kitchen Gets a Personality-Packed Upgrade
Vi’s garden apartment came with a standard, if somewhat underwhelming kitchen. After getting their landlord’s blessing, they painted over the yellow cabinets that were giving the space a somewhat grimy patina and called in the help of one of our favorite renter friendly products…peel and stick tiles. From Vi: When we first rented this Brooklyn garden apartment, I absolutely was dreading the kitchen. It was dark and dull.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 29, 2017
10 of Our Favorite Etsy Shops for Vintage Home Goods
The Kitchn Editors
Aug 29, 2017
Yankee Candle Released Their New Fall Scents & Suddenly I’m Wearing a Sweater
I know it’s still August, but Yankee Candle released their new scents for fall, and now I’m suddenly wearing a sweater. Also a perfectly cozy oversized scarf. By the way, where did this pumpkin spice latte come from? It’s autumnally delicious. After a whiff of this candle, I’m the kind of person who has their shit (and shared Google calendars) together enough to organize an early season apple picking excursion. The reward?
Tara Bellucci
Aug 28, 2017
Check Out Rihanna’s New $6.8M West Hollywood Mansion
We’re having wild thoughts about how much work work work work work we would have to do to afford Rihanna’s latest purchase. The pop star just dropped $6.8 million on a new manse in the West Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles. The ANTI artist’s new digs are on nearly a half acre in the hills above the famed Sunset Strip. The Mediterranean style property is over 7,100 square feet, and has a total of six bedrooms and ten bathrooms.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 28, 2017
The Rescue of a Bright Blue Farmhouse & Barn in Nova Scotia
Name: Shaune, Greg and their daughters Faye and Charlotte Location: Just outside of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada The basics: Just over a year, owned — 1,400 square feet Shaune and her family found the perfect weekend getaway in this farmhouse and barn. Filled with vintage and local finds, the decor of the home feels rooted in the history of the land and house itself.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 28, 2017
10 Tiny Kitchen Organizing Tasks You Can Do in as Little as 10 Minutes
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Apartment Therapy
Aug 28, 2017
Fierce Negotiating Tactics for a First-Time Buyer
Just because it’s your first time buying a home doesn’t have to mean you go into negotiations completely clueless. While the whole process may be new to you, there’s actually some benefits to having it be your first time around. Here’s some tactics for negotiating your first home purchase: It’s always a good idea to go with a buying agent that knows their territory. You know how it feels like everyone who went to summer camp knows each other?
Megan Johnson
Aug 28, 2017
Space to Sleep Four in a Studio Apartment? Believe It.
Last week, we looked at the transformation of a teeny-tiny kitchen in a New York City apartment. But the kitchen wasn’t the only change made to this Gramercy Park-area studio. Sleeping four people in a studio apartment might seem like an impossible task — but homeowners Frans and Dalal, who wanted a little privacy for their sleeping space, as well as a little room for overnight guests, made it happen. Previously, the studio was a single space, with a wall of windows on one side.
Nancy Mitchell
Aug 28, 2017
Here’s Exactly How Much Whole Foods Dropped Its Prices Today
The news swept the internet last week that due to their acquisition by Amazon, Whole Foods was going to start dropping prices on a variety of items as of today. Several news outlets have visited different locations of the organic grocer and are reporting on just how much savings there is to be had.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 28, 2017
This Is Exactly How Much Whole Foods Dropped Its Prices Today
The Kitchn Editors
Aug 28, 2017
This Video Game’s Mission Is to Pet the Pup at the Party
Somehow, you managed to end up at a party where you don’t really know anyone. You shift your weight uncomfortably while you alternate scanning the room, pretending there’s something important on your phone, and picking at the pretzels. That is, until you hear a bark. There is a dog somewhere, and it is your mission to find it and pet it. If that’s ever been you IRL, then you’ll be thrilled to know there is now a video game for that.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 28, 2017
How To Refurbish Old Furniture: A Damaged Dresser Gets a Second Chance
As the popularity of mid-century modern furniture has risen, so have the prices. Finding an “MCM gem” for anything less than a few hundred bucks has become rare, so I practically did a double take when I stumbled on a Facebook listing for a four-drawer, tapered-leg dresser for a shocking $20. But on closer inspection I saw that the price was indicative of severe damage.
Cate Henderson
Aug 28, 2017
Before & After: Livening Up a Living Room By “Shopping” the House
Liz was able to infuse her living room with her own personal style without breaking the bank. By repurposing furniture she already had and mixing in some budget finds, she created a living room that is warm and stylish. From Liz: When we bought our home it was very traditional and not our style at all. The walls in the room were a warm beige, the fireplace brick was painted with some sort of faux finish and the mantle was green. The costs for this room were very minimal.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 28, 2017
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The Quickest, Easiest Way to Add a Backsplash
What’s the fastest, simplest way to update your kitchen without the time and expense of remodeling? Use the power of paint. You don’t even have to repaint the whole kitchen. For the biggest impact, start with the backsplash. Painting such a small area is fairly painless, and it allows you to get creative with color in ways you might not if you were repainting a whole room. You just need to follow one essential rule. The basic rule of painted backsplashes?
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Aug 28, 2017
The Smartest Way to “Bulk Shop” When You Live in a Small Space
The Kitchn Editors
Aug 28, 2017
This Is the Magic Number When It Comes to Cleaning
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Apartment Therapy
Aug 28, 2017
Before & After: A Tiny Manhattan Kitchen Expands & Lightens Up
When Frans and Dalal purchased their studio apartment in Manhattan’s Gramercy Park neighborhood, they knew it would need a little work. The studio, while spacious and bright, had a few downsides, one of them being the tiny, cramped kitchen. Tucked into a little alcove and separated from the unit’s main living space, the kitchen was drab and dark.
Nancy Mitchell
Aug 27, 2017