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A NYC Couple Live and Work Together in 400 Square Feet

Name: Meghan and Andy Location: Astoria — Queens, New York The basics: 6 years, rented —400 square feet Meghan and Andy have added so many bright (in every sense of the word) small space fixes to to their cute Queens apartment it will come as no surprise that they both have design backgrounds. Cute as it is clever, their home is well organized yet totally warm.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Aug 3, 2017

These Memorable Mantras Will Help You Declutter and Guide Your Quest for Less

The most powerful tool in your decluttering arsenal? It’s your mind. Truly, when you seem to have a problem with “too much,” the biggest obstacle in the way of getting rid of needless things is your own brain. It’s there in the background insisting, maybe, that you’ll wear that ill-fitting dress some day again, or that this old broken lamp is the last thing that connects you to the memory of your grandparents’ condo.

Taryn Williford

Aug 3, 2017

Impossibly Tough “Would You Rather?” Questions: The Apartment Edition

We all have deal breakers in just about every facet of our lives—from dating to jobs, and of course, to our homes, there are some things we just can’t deal with. And those deal breakers are different for everyone—for one person, a roommate leaving dishes in the sink overnight could feel like the end of the world, while for another person, cleanliness (or lack thereof) is a non-issue compared to whether or not they get along with their roommate on a personal level.

Brittney Morgan

Aug 3, 2017

A Basic Living Room Gets a Dark and Lush Makeover

Project by: Sandra Gudaviciute of The Knotted Touch Location: Godalming, Surrey, United Kingdom Sandra transformed this living room from fine, if a little basic, to a dark and cozy statement room. Given a lot of great elements to work with (helllooooooo floors) she really upped the drama of the room, giving a little nod to the Victorian era in which the home was built. From Sandra: The house was built around 1900, converted into maisonettes in 1950.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Aug 3, 2017

Own One of These Six Lighthouses for Sale From Just $10,000

Do you have what it takes to buy a fixer-upper…lighthouse? The federal government seems to be having a fire sale on seaworthy structures, and six intrepid bargain-hunters can scoop them up this summer for a (fisherman’s) song — with auction prices starting at just $10,000. (No, this is not a whale’s tale.

Melissa Massello

Aug 3, 2017

Before & After: How I Transformed My Kitchen Junk Drawer Without Buying a Single Organizer

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Apartment Therapy

Aug 3, 2017

Kitchen Pegboard Storage Wall DIY

Don’t walk away from a potential home because the kitchen cabinet space is too limited. This DIY kitchen pegboard storage wall will put everything from big pots to tiny doodads in its own place.

Andrea Greco

Aug 3, 2017

6 Things That Are Making Your Kitchen Look Messier than It Is

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Apartment Therapy

Aug 3, 2017

What We’re Loving This Week: Lemon Wallpaper, an Affordable Light Fixture & More

Welcome to the Love List, a new series where Apartment Therapy editors share what they’re crushing on this week, whether it’s an article, a product, or something else entirely! Ever wonder what our editors are obsessing over? This week, some of the folks behind Apartment Therapy share their favorite finds, including some lovely lemon wallpaper, star patterned tile, a sports podcast, cheeky clutches, and more.

Tara Bellucci

Aug 2, 2017

Yes, You Can: Make this On-Trend Terrazzo Clock

It’s about time to try a new DIY project using a glorious old Italian technique: terrazzo-ing. Is that an official word yet? I think what makes terrazzo so appealing – aside from making great use of remnant materials – is its convertibility and variety. You can customize it numerous ways, from color choices to the scale of the pieces, to the materials you use, which is a dream for creative types.

Amelia Lawrence

Aug 2, 2017

Before & After: A Sadly Scuffed and Wonkily Warped Dresser is Rescued

Bekah spotted this dresser on Craigslist and saw past the scuffs and marks to the mid century modern potential. After picking it up for a bargain, Bekah and her dad spiffed and shined the piece to its former glory. From Bekah: I found this beautiful four-drawer dresser on Craigslist one day while wasting time. The guy was asking $80 but when my boyfriend went to pick it up, he was able to get it for only $60!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Aug 2, 2017

Before and After: A “Luxe Bohemian” Bedroom Gets a Refresh

Bridget’s “luxe bohemian” Oakland apartment is full of unique furniture, eccentric art, and beautiful textiles. But even all of those wonderful elements combined can make a space feel cluttered and disorderly, as Bridget says was the case in her bedroom. “It was starting to feel clunky and granny-ish. There were big, heavy furniture pieces and too many color schemes.” To fix that, Bridget got the idea to rearrange large furniture pieces and mix it up with new art.

Esteban Cortez

Aug 2, 2017

The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Sofa

Whether or not you love your furniture, it pays—quite literally—to keep it looking great. If you have a sofa or chair you love, the benefits of making sure your investment lasts a long time are obvious. But even if you’re not sitting on your forever couch right now, keeping it in great shape will make your piece a more appealing second-hand buy for the lucky shopper who finds your well-maintained sofa on Craigslist for a steal.

Taryn Williford

Aug 2, 2017

This Is The Totally Free Super Cleaner You’re Not Using

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Apartment Therapy

Aug 2, 2017

The Super-Strong Vinegar German Moms Use to Clean

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Apartment Therapy

Aug 2, 2017

A Beautifully Renovated English Terrace House

Name: Emily, Jon and their two children Lola and Otis Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK The basics: 2 years, owned — 1,400 square feet Emily’s home is not just carefully designed, it’s consciously designed as well. Filled with mostly second hand and handmade items from her own store, the home is full of pieces that have had previous lives or traceable origin stories.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Aug 1, 2017

9 Temporary Solutions for an Ugly (or Just Plain Boring) Backsplash

The backsplash has a huge impact on the look and feel of your kitchen, which makes it even more of a pity that so many rentals have such ugly ones. But the good news is that, even if you’re renting, you don’t have to content yourself with what you’ve got. Here are nine good-looking, affordable, and totally temporary ways to transform your ugly (or maybe just boring) backsplash.

Nancy Mitchell

Aug 1, 2017

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The Reveal: See Meaghan and Eric’s Bigger, Better Bed for Their Expanding Family

We first met Meaghan and Eric during a super busy time in their life, but busy is what family does best: Meaghan runs two businesses (a daycare and McNamara Design, an interiors and installations firm), they are raising two adorable munchkins, Hadley (2) and Emmett (1), and they’re getting ready for baby no. 3! In all this happy chaos, Meaghan and Eric treasure their serene master bedroom, where the whole fam snuggles up for breakfast and a.m. cartoons.