Apartment Therapy Archive: Nov 8, 2017

This Painting By Britney Spears Raised $10K for Charity

Britney Spears is an undoubtedly an artist of her generation—and now she can claim that title in a more traditional sense. The pop star can add “painter” to her resume, and one whose work even sells for $10,000. All in the name of charity, of course. In early October, the pop star posted a video to Instagram spending a whimsical afternoon in her Southern California home.

Tyra Wilkes

Nov 8, 2017

Skip Vichy, Make a Pilgrimage to Paris for the Free Sparkling Water Fountains

Parisians have yet again cornered the market on being effortlessly chic: City officials just installed public fountains dispensing free bubbly water in each and every arrondissement. The public sparkling water fountains are a community initiative to “encourage residents to stay hydrated and reduce plastic waste,” according to Vogue.

Melissa Massello

Nov 8, 2017

The One “Boho” Piece Definitely Worth Adding to Your Home

The beauty of the boho look lies in how easy it is to make it your own. You don’t need to commit to the whole ’70s-California-art-teacher aesthetic to nod to the trend. Instead, an accessory or two is just enough. The trinity of boho decor is comprised of three key pieces: Kilim rugs, macrame wall hangings and rattan ottomans.

Brie Dyas

Nov 8, 2017

Before & After: A Perfectly Nice Kitchen Gets Unbelievably Better

As kitchens go, this one isn’t too shabby. There are really nice white countertops, classic subway tile on the backsplash, and basic wood cabinets that look perfectly sound and in good condition. There’s no horribly dated light fixtures, no crappy peeling wallpaper, or any odd woodwork that needs to be ripped out. Even the walls are white and ready to go. Not much you can do to improve this space, right? So very, very wrong.

Dabney Frake

Nov 8, 2017

IKEA’s Wildly Popular BILLY Bookcase Is On Sale Today

We love IKEA for its Scandinavian style and great prices, and today, it’s about to get even more affordable. To celebrate the Swedish retailer’s 46th store in the United States (this one is in Jacksonville, Florida), one of their most popular products of all time is on sale. It’s the BILLY bookcase! Designed by Gillis Lundgren (the company’s fourth ever employee), IKEA makes 25,000 of the simple staple every day.

Tara Bellucci

Nov 8, 2017

8 Smart Storage Ideas for Teeny-Tiny Pantries

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Apartment Therapy

Nov 8, 2017

How to Quickly Give Your Guest Room a Glow Up

If you like someone enough to let them stay inside your home, chances are you like them enough to want them to have a nice time during their visit. Help that happen by making sure your guest room is a cozy and functional place to stay before the holidays get here! Guest rooms can easily turn into “junk” rooms the longer they sit unoccupied.

Adrienne Breaux

Nov 8, 2017

The Major Home Rule You Might Break This Holiday

Most of us have those few die-hard house rules that no one dares contest. (Maybe it’s the way you put toilet paper on the roll or what gets put in the dishwasher versus hand washed.) But in a time of year when guests frequent our homes and a bustle of activity means that not everything will go your way, consider letting go a little bit and embracing a gracious spirit of hospitality that puts your visitors’ comfort ahead of your own.

Shifrah Combiths

Nov 8, 2017

New York City's Secret Garden

Nov 8, 2017