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2017

The Latest: 2017

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Here’s How Often Should You Clean Each Part of Your Kitchen
(Image credit: Aimée Mazzenga) From Kitchn → Here’s How Often Should You Clean All the Parts of Your Kitchen null
Apartment Therapy
Apr 7, 2017
Before & After: 70 Square Feet + $750 Dollars = 1 Amazing Bedroom
Tricia was faced with a herculean (ok not really, but pretty difficult) task of maximizing a small space with sloped ceilings and outdated features. The result is cozy, crisp and stylish. Tricia: Before we got started on giving our smallest bedroom in the house a makeover, the walls were an odd shade of pistachio green and the flat part of the ceiling was covered in popcorn texture. The biggest obstacle in making the 100 square foot room livable was the awkward floor plan.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 6, 2017
Making a NYC Studio Work (with the Help of a Murphy Bed)
Name: Eileen and Walter the golden retriever Location: Upper East Side — New York, New York The basics: 5.5 years, rented We love the charming and approachable functionality of Eileen’s apartment. Fitting a busy life AND a golden retriever into a New York studio is no easy feat, and Eileen manages to do it with style. Tell Us a Little About Yourself: I’m a native New Yorker who had lived in the diaspora (Boston & DC) for 10 years before returning to NYC.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 6, 2017
Model Home: Tyra Banks’ Manhattan Apartment Asks $17.5 Million
Up until recently, we had yet to come across a house listing that instantly made us smize, but that was before we learned Tyra Banks is selling her Manhattan apartment. According to Architectural Digest, the supermodel-turned-mogul and mom placed her posh NYC digs on the market for $17.5 million, giving an entirely new and fab meaning to the words “model home.
Kenya Foy
Apr 6, 2017
Everything You Need to Know About Halo Top Ice Cream
(Image credit: Lauren Volo) From Kitchn → What’s the Deal with Halo Top Ice Cream? null
Apartment Therapy
Apr 5, 2017
A Modern Kitchen For a 250-Year-Old English Cottage
Project by: Tamsin Allen of Fawn Interiors Location: Hampshire, United Kingdom Tamsin Allen was charged with adding a modern industrial look to a cottage, without losing any of the 250-year-old antique charm. She completely removed the kitchen and started from scratch to create a functional and beautiful space perfectly catered to her clients needs. From Tamsin: Our first project for this thatched cottage (approximate age: 250 years old) was a challenging one.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 5, 2017
Above the Fray in a Small Manhattan Penthouse (with Private Roof Deck)
Having private outdoor space in New York City is on the wishlist of many (most?) residents here. We’re drawn to the hustle and bustle of the city, but at the same time we’re always looking for places to retreat and re-energize. I imagine this 287 square foot roof deck would be just the antidote to the urban whirl below.
Carrie McBride
Apr 4, 2017
Need to Know Design Info: The Famous Furniture of Charlotte Perriand
If you haven't heard of her, you've definitely seen her work.
Nancy Mitchell
Apr 4, 2017
Setting Up a Home in a Once Abandoned Building
Name: Julie Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma In 2012, we bought a basically abandoned three story brick building through our family real estate company. Over the next three years, we (along with a team of professionals) renovated the building while doing everything we could to preserve its character. The end result is 24 apartments that combine the charm of 100+ year-old brick walls with the warmth of solid oak cabinets and hand-built custom finishes.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 4, 2017
5 Tips for Really Sticking to Your Vacation Food Budget
(Image credit: Liz Clayman) From Kitchn → 5 Tips for Sticking to Your Vacation Food Budget null
Apartment Therapy
Apr 4, 2017
Look We Absolutely Love: Dark Colors for the Bathroom
After getting burned by Eisenhower-era pinks and olive greens, we’ve been playing it safe, color-wise, in the bathroom for a long time. Subway tile and white walls dominate modern bathrooms, with maybe a little grey tile on the floor for contrast. But that may all be about to change. More and more now I’m starting to see bathrooms that embrace the darker, moodier colors that are already so popular in other parts of the house. Take a look at these nine stylish examples.
Nancy Mitchell
Apr 4, 2017
An Actually Affordable Oceanside Apartment from Big Little Lies
We were here for the real estate porn of HBO’s star-studded limited series Big Little Lies just as much as the storyline. We bid farewell to the characters’ stunning mansions during the finale that aired on Sunday, but one property from the show can be yours—and could actually be within the price range of mere mortals. [This post contains spoilers for episode six.
Tara Bellucci
Apr 4, 2017
How To Deep Clean Your Kitchen Trash Can
(Image credit: Erika Tracy) From Kitchn → How To Clean a Kitchen Trash Can null
Apartment Therapy
Apr 4, 2017
An Interior Design Student’s Bright Brooklyn Apartment
Name: Kate Location: Brooklyn Heights — Brooklyn, New York I live in a two bedroom, pre-war federal-style townhouse in Brooklyn Heights, as one of four owners in the building. I moved here four years ago from a studio in Gramercy to get more space, but mostly because I love the sense of history in both the apartment (it’s got thick moldings and an old marble fireplace), and the neighborhood. For me, walking through the streets on a Saturday is an exciting activity in itself.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 3, 2017
7 Rooms That Break Rug Size “Rules” (And Still Look Good)
I’ll be honest, when I got the brief for this article, I took one look at the title and thought: no way. I’ve gone on record around here as a rug-size militant, and one who believes that bigger is nearly always better. But before dismissing the idea completely, I decided to have a hunt for rooms breaking traditional rug rules and still managing to look good. Lo and behold, what I found was eye-opening to say the least.
Eleanor Büsing
Apr 3, 2017
Marie Kondo, Take the Wheel: I’m Trying to Part with Sentimental Clutter and it’s HARD!
I have some things that have been sitting in drawers and closets for years and—while I don’t need or use these things—I am pained to part with them. Some are inherited, some were formerly important, some never made sense, and a lot are scraps: of papers, events, good days, and really amazing trips. They’re little material bits of my life that sit in drawers or the back of closets. And I’ve never figured out how to part with them.
Julia Brenner
Apr 3, 2017
Side-by-Side: Two Identical Lofts Decorated Totally Differently
Beyond satiating curiosity, getting to see how different people tackle the layout of homes with the same floor plan is also illuminating. Do the same people have the same design challenges? Do they use space in the same way? Does architecture have a strong affect on the furniture and accessories selected? Tirsh and Minky share a lovely North Oakland loft with their dog Arnie. As the owners of Hunter & Lew, a design studio, having a home that fosters creativity is clearly important to them.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 3, 2017
How To Clean an Oven
(Image credit: Gina Eykemans) From Kitchn → How To Clean an Oven with Baking Soda & Vinegar
Apartment Therapy
Apr 3, 2017
Before & After: A New Kitchen (and Bedroom) for a Little Brooklyn Apartment
When Sarah and Oleg connected their Prospect Heights apartment’s galley kitchen to the living room, and turned the adjoining dining nook into an office, they had no idea how perfectly timed their renovation was. They found out they were expecting soon thereafter and the newly separate office became a perfect new home for two baby girls. The apartment was set up with a long, narrow kitchen running parallel to the living room, and separated by a wall.
Nancy Mitchell
Apr 2, 2017
The Tiniest Castle In The UK Is For Sale
Castles are usually expansive, grand affairs, but the old adage that good things come in small packages applies even to stone manors. Molly’s Lodge is the tiniest castle in the United Kingdom, and it also happens to be for sale.
Tara Bellucci
Apr 2, 2017
Before & After: A Beat Up Dresser Gets Chic Scandi Style
Dana became the proud owner of a very large, worn down dresser because she knew with a little love and guidance, it could really be something. Who knew that sanding, painting and hand crafting some leather straps really turned this situation around (Dana knew). From Dana: I bought this dresser for $40 from a man who likely picked it up off a curb. It was really heavy and I could tell that it had good bones but had no idea what was under the several layers of stubborn brown paint.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 2, 2017
Good Things in Small Packages: Tiny Kitchen Appliances Are Totally On Trend
Minimalism is officially a thing right now, with people (and especially millennials) cutting back their possessions, moving into tiny homes, and living with a whole lot less. Kitchen appliances have followed suit, and more small stoves and fridges are available than ever before. If you’re living in a wee kitchen — or just want to save space without sacrificing style — then consider one of these compact designs for your space.
Melissa DiRenzo
Apr 1, 2017
Wall to Wall Art, Plants & Vintage Goodness in a Quirky Cool DC Apartment
Name: Georgiana Location: Adams Morgan/Dupont Circle — Washington, D.C. I live on the 7th floor of a building built in 1923 in Adams Morgan/Dupont Circle neighborhood (I can never tell which it is), there are definitely some quirks to such an old building, the elevator for example is terrifying – a fair-weather metal box that is not built for anyone that has an aversion to elevators that may or may not work.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 31, 2017
This Weekend: A Brand New Bedroom For Zero Dollars
Many good things in life take time and money, but every now and then you can cut some corners and take a few minutes to improve a room in your home without a significant investment. This weekend, make your bedroom a better place with these easy (and completely free!) changes. Clear Your Nightstand(s): Is your bedside table functional, or is it bogged down by used earplugs, loose change, unread books, and half empty glasses of water?
Dabney Frake
Mar 31, 2017
Before & After: A Ranch House Kitchen Gets The Blues (In the Best Way Possible)
Project by: Ariela Najman of Stripe Design Services Location: Santa Cruz, California Interior designer, Ariela Najman, was tasked with adding some light and breezy style to her client’s California ranch house. Along with other smart upgrades, she added a calming and eye-catching blue in the kitchen giving it a timeless look with a twist. From Ariela: Stripe Design Services was approached in 2016 by a local couple wanting a makeover for their kitchen, dining room and living room.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 31, 2017
Beyond KitchenAid: 8 Comparable Stand Mixers on the Market
(Image credit: Susanna Hopler) From Kitchn → Beyond KitchenAid: 8 Other Stand Mixers on the Market
Apartment Therapy
Mar 31, 2017
More than Just Politics: A DC Couple Designs their Home Together
Name: Kelsey Location: Washington, D.C. Sara and I moved in together almost two years ago. I had lived in shared houses ever since college and was thrilled to create a home with Sara where we could welcome our friends and family and offer a little calm in the storm of D.C. Our home is filled with vintage pieces and IKEA finds that we have upgraded with modern details like knobs and pulls from Rejuvenation and Anthropologie.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 30, 2017
Before and After: An Ottoman Overhaul for Under $65
When Addison spotted a piece she’d been lusting after at a thrift store, she knew she had to have it. After snatching up the large ottoman of her dreams, she decided to put her extra cash towards spiffing it up a bit. I got this square ottoman for $20 from a thrift store. This ottoman was still structurally sound but need new fabric. Other ottomans this size can go for upwards of $500 so I was super happy to find this for so cheap at a thrift store! The ottoman is 37 inches by 37 inches.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 30, 2017
The Secret to Effective Small Spaces, as Proven by Nancy’s Tiny New York Bathroom
My little bathroom is one of the things I love most about my little New York apartment, but unfortunately, it does not have much in the way of storage. As someone very devoted to the idea of order, if not always the practice of it, this troubles me a great deal, and so I’ve come up with a few solutions that allow me to fit a whole bathroom’s worth of things into my small, storage-challenged space, all (mostly) out of sight.
Nancy Mitchell
Mar 30, 2017
A Pinterest Producer and Her 45 Plants Share a San Fran Apartment
Name: Jess Location: Duboce — San Francisco, California I moved into this one bedroom almost four years ago and shared it with my best friend. It’s only 500 square feet, so by the time that I took over the space fully, I was ready to make it my own. My style is very bright, bohemian and eclectic. I’m a story producer at Pinterest so I love having things around me that tie back to stories, like a place or trip.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 29, 2017
10 Savvy Ways to Organize and Store Small Appliances
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From Kitchn → 10 Snazzy Ways to Organize and Store Small Appliances
Apartment Therapy
Mar 29, 2017
A Portland Triplex Full of Original Details and Fajita the Beta Fish
Name: Cherie Location: Portland, Oregon Myself, my boyfriend Nick, and our three cats Charlie, Sue, and Gigi (yes 3 cats, I know we’re crazy), plus our beta fish Fajita live in our one-bedroom apartment in the Laurelhurst neighborhood. We’ve been here for over four years now and it truly feels like home. Our neighborhood is the best; we’re two blocks away from Laurelhurst park and can walk to all our favorite restaurants and bars.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 28, 2017
5 Things You Should Know About Cleaning Stainless Steel
(Image credit: Aimée Mazzenga) From Kitchn → 5 Things to Know About Cleaning Stainless Steel
Apartment Therapy
Mar 28, 2017
5 Ways to Help You Stop Spending So Much Money on Coffee
(Image credit: Cathy Pyle) From Kitchn → 5 Ways to Stop Spending So Much Money on Coffee
Apartment Therapy
Mar 28, 2017
Before and After: A Stylish Desk Rescued for the “Price of Two Coffees”
Ilsa spotted this mid-century modern beauty in a charity shop and knew she could make it sing. After some initial fear that she couldn’t push through all of the wear and tear that poor Bruno the desk had suffered through over the years, she was able to sand and strip away the grime and stains and reveal a glowing and beautiful piece of furniture. Three cheers for Ilsa for her good eye and all of her hard work!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 28, 2017
5 Cleaning Products that Make Me Feel Like a Fancy Lady When I Buy Them
At the grocery store, I’m the queen of store brands. I don’t have such discerning taste that the Publix-brand paprika or yogurt seems any lesser-tasting than the name brand on the shelf with a higher price on the label. (And you know that often the store brands are exactly the same as the name brand, right?) But there ARE times when I’m willing to splurge. It doesn’t only have to do with quality—although that’s certainly a part of it.
Taryn Williford
Mar 28, 2017
9 Truths About Making a Home That Are Worth Remembering
From fretting over which wall color to choose to wondering if you made the right decision on that couch, there are a lot of physical element decisions that go into making a home. It’s absolutely worth the time to learn about design principles, storage ideas and decor tricks — all things that will make your space so much more livable and enjoyable.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 27, 2017
How a Tiny London Loft Fits a Lot of Living Into 500 Square Feet
What happens when an architect and a stylist meet, fall in love, and tackle the renovation of a 500-square-foot London apartment together? Some really beautiful details—and some really clever small space solutions. The innovations begin in the entry hall, which passes between the apartment’s bedroom and bathroom on its way to the main living space.
Nancy Mitchell
Mar 27, 2017
From “Jersey Boys” to New Jersey: An Actor Sets Up a Home in Style
Name: Tommaso Location: Union City, New Jersey Ok, so I live in my one bedroom apartment with my “son in a dog suit”, Harley, (he really calls the shots around here.) I’ve lived in Union City for about a year. It is the next city North from Jersey City. I recently finished the broadway show “Jersey Boys” and before that I was on tour for a few years, so once I bought this place, I was really ready to fill it up with all the ideas running around in my head.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 27, 2017
8 IKEA Finds That Double Duty as Travel Essentials
(Image credit: Susanna Hopler) From Kitchn → 8 IKEA Finds That Do Double Duty as Travel Essentials
Apartment Therapy
Mar 27, 2017
7 Entertaining Party Games You Can Play With Stuff Around the House
Illustrations by Nina Cosford (@ninacosford), Animation by Ali Graham You don’t need a lot to have a really good time. If you’ve got friends and a few common household items, gather everybody up for one of these rousing party games. Whether your goal is to get everyone talking or just to have a good time, one of these games is sure to get the party going.
Taryn Williford
Mar 27, 2017
Inspiring Workspaces That Will Make You Ready To Take On Even the Worst Monday
When you work from home (whether full-time or even just the occasional catch up day) it’s important to have a space carved out that’s just for getting things done. Not only because it’s hard to be productive and creative when you’re sitting in bed with a laptop, but because it’s hard to separate work and life when you spend half your time working in spaces that aren’t really designed for it.
Brittney Morgan
Mar 26, 2017
Join the Movement: How “Slow Design” Can Give You the Home You Really Want
In a world where buying a new sofa can be accomplished by a couple clicks, some in the design world are resisting this fast-paced, instant gratification direction in favor of a slower way. An offshoot of the Slow Movement — which began in Italy in 1986 as the Slow Food Movement (a natural reaction against a McDonald’s opening up) and has gained serious traction as of late — Slow Design focuses on process, origin and materials, while valuing the environment and the individual.
Katie Holdefehr
Mar 26, 2017
The First-Time International Traveler’s Survival Guide
So, you’ve never left the country before, but your sense of wanderlust is strong. Going abroad can feel super intimidating and the process might seem overwhelming, but it’s totally worth it to get to experience the world and finally visit the places you’ve been dreaming about. If you’re a first time international traveler, here’s what you need to know.
Brittney Morgan
Mar 26, 2017
Time For a New Kitchen Range Hood? What To Ask Before You Shop
Range hoods might seem like a utilitarian, boring way to spend money in a kitchen, but they can be essential for odor removal and ventilation, plus they’re often required by building codes. Upscale designer kitchens with big industrial range hoods or bespoke built-in covers prove that done right, they can be a beautiful focal point. First you need to pick out the hood, though. This guide will take you through some of the many options you may have when buying a range hood.
Rachel Jacks
Mar 25, 2017
A 19th Century Farmhouse With Nods to Japan
Name: Eric and Lori Location: North High Shoals, Georgia Eric and Lori’s Georgia farmhouse is filled with so much color and texture but stops short of overloading you with whimsy. Each room has its own distinct personality, and we’d happily set up shop in any of them! From Eric: Our home was built around 1898 in North High Shoals, GA just a stone’s throw from the Apalachee River.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 24, 2017
You Have to See The Inside of This Miami Chef’s Igloo-Shaped House
(Image credit: Sonya Revell) From Kitchn → You Have to See This Miami Chef’s Igloo-Shaped House
Apartment Therapy
Mar 24, 2017
Before & After: DIY Moxie (& YouTube Videos!) Help an Outdated Kitchen Get a Much Needed Upgrade
Chrissie’s kitchen in her historic Victorian home was dark, cramped and sans-dishwasher. After living with the kitchen for a bit Chrissie, her husband, and her helpful brother revamped the space almost entirely themselves. From Chrissie: We bought our 1870 Victorian in Salem, Massachusetts in October, 2010. We purchased it from a lovely family who had owned the house for more than 40 years. It hadn’t been updated in many years so we spent a month updating it. Thank you, Chrissie!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 24, 2017