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3 Game-Changing Dishwasher Hacks
Here’s how to make your dishwasher work harder.
The Kitchn
May 20, 2018
We’re All Using Clorox Wipes Wrong, Apparently
A microbiologist pointed out there's a 4-minute rule printed right on the package.
Julie Sprankles
May 20, 2018
Why Everyone Should Start a Bullet Journal
If you were one of the folks—like me—hoping bullet journals would be a flash-in-the-pan lifestyle trend, I have to report that we’re wrong. Bullet journals are here to stay. Why did I write off bullet journals for so long? (Pun absolutely intended.) Well to me, they seemed like they existed as a sort of vanity project—an Instagram-worthy journal where perfect people can showcase the elements of their perfect life in perfect handwriting.
Taryn Williford
May 20, 2018
A First-Time Homeowner Aims for “Minimalist Hygge”
Name: Lauren White Location: Sacramento, California Size: 1,100 square feet Years lived in: 4 months, owned This is the first home I’ve ever owned. I’m single, and have a full-time job as well as owning my own photography business, so when looking for a home to purchase, I wanted something that was new and wouldn’t require any flipping or renovation. I found this new development with the perfect 1,100 square foot condo for me!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 19, 2018
A Brief But Fascinating History of the Refrigerator
Once my friend Chad came to see me. Upon entering the house, the first thing he did was go to the refrigerator, open the door, and stick his head inside to check out the contents. “I want to see how you live,” he said. This may not be the accepted protocol for visiting a friend in their home, but I think Chad was on to something. What’s in our refrigerators says a lot about us. If we are what we eat, then the refrigerator has become a huge part of who we are.
Nancy Mitchell
May 19, 2018
Use Keurig K Cups or Coffee Pods? This Storage Hack’s For You
Use Keurig K cups or Nespresso coffee pods? If yours live in one of those bulky carousels on your counter, or take up an entire drawer, they are using precious kitchen real estate. Here’s a great quick (and temporary) way to up your storage game with an affordable, DIY solution that frees up space, and lets you easily see and grab the flavor you want. Best of all, it only takes minutes and just a couple of bucks.
Dabney Frake
May 19, 2018
What It’s Really Like to Downsize to 250 Square Feet
I always considered myself to be non-materialistic, a simple girl who isn’t wrapped up in the things she possesses. After all, it’s only stuff, right? But then I downsized.
Stephanie A. Mayberry
May 19, 2018
This 365 Square Foot Tiny House On a Private Beach Is Relaxation Goals
Since exotic beach getaways are always high on the priority list (or at least, they should be), here’s a Greek rental house that you’re sure to swoon over. Listed on Glamping Hub, the dreamy ocean-facing tiny house is an hour and a half drive from Thessaloniki on a private beach in Paliouri, Chalkidik, also known as Halkidiki. The exclusive spot promises views of the Aegean Sea and soothing scents of pine.
Kenya Foy
May 19, 2018
7 Problem-Solving Items That’ll Make Moving Day So Much Easier
With a few nifty helpers, moving day magically transforms into a much less daunting task.
Maddy Sims
May 18, 2018
An Old Garage Apartment Is Given a Fresh New Feel
Name: Maria Branco, Bruno Sabino, and their puppy Kilo Location: Lindale Park — Houston, Texas Size: 800 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, renting Maria Branco is an interior designer, jewelry maker, and artist living in Houston, Texas with her husband Bruno. After moving to the U.S. from their native home of Lisbon, Portugal, they are renting an 800-square-foot garage apartment in an up-and-coming neighborhood just miles north of downtown Houston.
Katy Cartland
May 18, 2018
10 Questions You Should Ask Before Tearing Down An Interior Wall
If you’ve ever watched any home makeover show ever, the big wall teardown signifies that Good Change Is Coming. It’s pretty much mandatory these days to knock down at least one interior wall in the quest for a more open floor plan. But, before you grab the sledgehammer (and pose for that obligatory kicking-through-the-wall Instagram photo op), hold up a sec. Here are ten questions you should ask yourself first.
Dana McMahan
May 18, 2018
Before & After: A Very Creative Use For a Former “Spider Dungeon”
Be forewarned: This makeover is going to involve a lot of white paint, but when you’re attempting to make the most of a spider dungeon (or a dark, cramped space in a basement), you go with whatever works, and in this case, bright white paint worked like a charm. Wow. What a dreamy little art studio!
Tess Wilson
May 18, 2018
Lauren Graham Just Sold This Greenwich Village Co-Op for $825K
It is now the real life home of one lucky Gilmore Girls (or Parenthood) fan.
Melissa Massello
May 18, 2018
7 Design Tricks You Can Do With Mirrors
If you're not completely happy with your home's current look, try implementing these brilliant mirror tricks and you'll be in for a real treat.
Jessica Isaac
May 18, 2018
This Chicago Greystone’s Architectural Woodwork Is Wonderful
Name: Carly Martin, my husband, and our rescue pup, Norman Location: Wicker Park/Bucktown — Chicago, Illinois Size: 1600 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, renting My husband and I moved from NYC a few years ago where we lived in a 500-square-foot apartment for four years, so now that we have nearly triple the amount of space (for less money!) we try to use it wisely and don’t take an inch of it for granted.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 18, 2018
8 Bedrooms That Master the Open Closet Storage Trend
While house hunting, you sometimes fall in love with a place so quickly you don’t notice what’s not there. When I realized my first apartment had no closet, I made do with a cheap, pop-up wardrobe that looked liked I never really, truly settled in. I wish I had seen some better ideas first (searches for open closets are up 126% on Pinterest) because so many clever people have fully embraced the open storage trend.
Cat Meschia
May 17, 2018
Somehow, This 212 Square Foot Trailer Sleeps Six & Looks Good While Doing It
Here to help you make the most out of your mobile lifestyle is Santa, Barbara, California-based startup Living Vehicle, an all-aluminum towable trailer. At 212 square feet, the tiny space provides enough leg and sleeping room for six people, plus it’s pet-friendly and comes with a lithium ion-powered solar system that allows it to go completely off-the-grid.
Kenya Foy
May 17, 2018
11 Uses for Magnetic Knife Racks You’re Probably Overlooking
I’m prepared to say that 85% of U.S. citizens have one of these magnetic knife holders hanging somewhere in their kitchen (that’s a totally made up number btw), and the other 15% should get on board. And then 100% of us should look for other places to mount them in our homes, because these simple little strips are good for so much more than just knives. Here’s a whole bunch of ways they make organizing easy.
Dabney Frake
May 17, 2018
A Remodeled Miami Townhouse Now Has a Modern “Loft” Look
Name: Niraya and Humberto Location: Miami, Florida Size: 943 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned We are an architect (Niraya) and a civil engineer (Humberto) and yes, we discuss design a lot. And ever since we lived in Brooklyn, we’ve always dreamed of owning a loft. Living in Miami we knew this was not possible, especially if we wanted to stay in our neighborhood of Coconut Grove. So we looked and looked for a townhouse that we could convert into a “loft.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 16, 2018
This is a Way Better Version of the Himalayan Salt Lamp Trend
Move over, Himalayan salt lamps. There’s a new trend in town. Himalayan salt lamps, known for their orange glow and dubious air-cleansing properties, have had their time to in the spotlight, but it looks like these accent pieces are about to be dethroned by the latest addition to the well-decor scene: selenite lamps. Bonus: These new crystal-based mood boosters are already one step ahead in the looks department. Selenite lamps are made out of a naturally semi-translucent form of gypsum.
Anne Momber
May 16, 2018
This 500-Square-Foot Boston Studio Apartment Is Incredibly Chic
Name: Maeve Stier (and dog Weaver) Location: Back Bay — Boston, Massachusetts Size: 515 square feet Years lived in: Rented 1 year When Maeve and her dog Weaver moved to Boston last July, the first apartment they looked at fit the bill just perfectly. It was in the ideal location, had tall ceilings with intricate molding, lots of natural light, wooden floors, and was dog-friendly! Maeve signed on the spot and became a resident of the hip Back Bay neighborhood.
Anna Spaller
May 16, 2018
7 Ideas to Steal From Rental Kitchens Rocking Their Oak Wood Cabinets
Because paint isn't the answer to everything.
Autumn Hachey
May 16, 2018
Leonardo DiCaprio Buys Moby’s House in Los Feliz for $4.5M
When celebrities buy other celebrities’ homes, it’s fun to noodle about the things that the two people actually share in their private lives, apart from their taste in aesthetics — like the intersection of sustainability and environmental activism that no doubt led Leonardo DiCaprio to take an interest in buying Moby’s home in the woodsy Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Feliz.
Melissa Massello
May 16, 2018
5 Golden Rules for Shopping Vintage Rugs—According to the Experts
When talking vintage, a fine line surely exists between the vintage item that makes you the envy of your design-eyed friends, and the vintage that makes you question an object’s actual hygienic repercussions on your home. When the conversation becomes about vintage and antique rugs, as most conversations do(!), a whole new myriad of myths, musts and maybes are called into question— questions that are left best to the experts.
Kate Bergeron
May 16, 2018
Another A-Frame Cabin That’ll Make You Want to Move to the Woods
Name: Giulia Heiman, boyfriend, two dogs, and occasional AirBnb guests Location: Lake Arrowhead, California Size: 1,260 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned My boyfriend and I purchased our vacation home in Lake Arrowhead after getting frustrated with the Los Angeles housing market. Sick of competing for over-priced houses we didn’t really like in LA, we thought, let’s buy our dream home in Lake Arrowhead for a third of the price.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 16, 2018
An Urban Shaman’s Brooklyn Home is Her Spiritual Sanctuary
Name: Donna Henes Location: Prospect Heights, Brooklyn Size: 3,150 square feet Years lived in: 29 years, owned Donna Henes is an internationally-renowned urban shaman, contemporary ceremonialist, spiritual teacher, eco-artist, author, speaker, and workshop leader.
Andrea Sparacio
May 15, 2018
Want Cleaner Dishes? You Should Start With Dirtier Plates
Pre-washing dishes is one of those divisive things about life at home. If you’re secretly (or not so secretly) a pre-rinser, it’s because you think it’s the only right way to do it, and that not pre-rinsing is gross/dirty/lazy/doesn’t work/what-have-you. I know because I’m one of them. I grew up with a dishwasher that really didn’t get dishes clean on its own, so pre-washing became my practice.
Shifrah Combiths
May 15, 2018
Emily Henderson’s Must-Have Target Finds For Summer Entertaining
If the fast-approaching summer season has snuck up on you, you’re not alone. Thankfully, designer Emily Henderson chatted with us on how to get your outdoor space ready for warmer weather. Emily, in her ever-so-fab capacity as style ambassador, transformed a space three different ways using Target’s Project 62, Threshold, and Opalhouse collections.
Tara Bellucci
May 15, 2018
A Modern Stockholm Apartment Is Beautifully Scandinavian
Name: Tove Fogelström, husband and two kids (3 and 5 years old) Location: Årsta — Stockholm, Sweden Size: 1000 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned “The first thing that struck me as I walked into the apartment were the large windows and the big trees just outside; it is a very peaceful place,” explains architect Tove Fogelström.
Adrienne Breaux
May 15, 2018
Recently Roommate-Less, This Renter Is Finding His Own Style
Name: Norm Ofstead Location: Orlando, Florida Size: 724 square feet Years lived in: 2 months, renting After having roommates for most of my life I am finally living in a space I can call my own. I recently moved into this beautiful second-floor apartment in Orlando and have loved getting to put my personal style into the space. I like to think of my style as well-traveled meets mid-century.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 15, 2018
This Fabulous Home Is Vintage Coloring Book Chic
Mid-century design-lovers will crush hard on this Bauhaus-influenced home in Bayside, Wisconsin. Set upon an acre of sloping land, it affords the peacefulness of a country retreat with a dose of seriously sophisticated style. 9449 North Regent Court Located in Bayside, Wisconsin $410,000 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms It’s clear that the owners of this property were not afraid to stand out.
Anne Roderique-Jones
May 15, 2018
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Prize: BISSELL CrossWave® Pet Pro All-In-One Multi-Surface Cleaner From: BISSELL Value: $299.99 Long walks, snuggles on the couch, cheerful greetings at the end of the day: Our pets bring an endless amount of joy to our lives (and sometimes constitute our most committed relationships). But they can also bring an equally endless amount of cleanup, from the fur balls on the carpet to the muddy paw prints by the front door.
Creative Studio
May 15, 2018
A Vintage Dealer’s Art-Inspired Mid-Mod Long Island Home
Name: Kate Pearce, husband, and kids, Eva and Jo Location: Long Island, New York Size: 2,300 square feet Years lived in: 10 months, owned Having studied Art History, Kate Pearce spent many years immersed in the art world, interning at places like the Guggenheim, the Whitney Museum, the Smithsonian Museum of American Art, and more. But it wasn’t just art that fascinated her; she also fell in love with antiques.
Elaine Musiwa
May 14, 2018
These 6 Perfect Hanging Plants Are Also Pretty Easy to Care For
There's ALWAYS room for another one of these.
Rebecca Straus
May 14, 2018
Here Are The Most Common DIY Injuries & How To Avoid Them
Does spring cleaning fever also have you itching to update every space in your home, inside and out? Before you jump into that lighting or landscaping project, Weekend Warrior, make sure to take the proper safety precautions: a new study showed that — no matter the skill level — these are the most common DIY injuries, plus tips and precautions for how to avoid them. By analyzing data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), the team at InsuranceQuotes.
Melissa Massello
May 14, 2018
Artist and Author Kimothy Joy’s Denver Home
Name: Kimothy Joy, her partner Gregory and their brand new baby girl, Luca Joy Location: Park Hill, Denver Size: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned “I love the original wood paneling, glass block, built-in shelves, and architectural ceiling tiles that make it unique to the era,” explains Denver-based artist and illustrator Kimothy Joy, of the 1940s-era home she’s owned for a year and shares with her partner (and the baby girl they welcomed just last month!).
Adrienne Breaux
May 14, 2018
A House Unchanged for 40 Years Is Preserved with a Creative New Use
Name: Marie-Eve Lalande Location: Saint-Lambert, Quebec, Canada Size: 1000 square feet Years owned: 40 years This house was built in 1900 and for the last 40 years, it belonged to my parents-in-law who had one way of living: like in the old times! Every object that entered the house had to be antique, pretty, and authentic. So, you can forget about the microwave, no matter how helpful it could have been!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 14, 2018
These Mugs are Works of Art
That first cup of delicious morning coffee; that afternoon latte; a late night cup of tea [insert long blissfully happy sigh]—arguably the best part of your day, right? It’s those beautiful moments of peace, in the midst of emails and back-to-back meetings, and there’s just you and your caffeine (or decaf) du jour.
Cara Gibbs
May 14, 2018
A Tiny, 375-Square-Foot Apartment Masters Minimalism
This rental apartment may be small, but it's in a dreamy Santa Monica location.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 13, 2018
7 Gorgeous Marble Backsplashes With An Unforgettable Twist
We see a lot of kitchens and bathrooms. We see a lot of marble kitchens and bathrooms. And we see a lot of marble backsplashes in those marble kitchens and bathrooms. But, just when we thought we’d seen every example out there, a clever and beautiful twist started popping up. It’s not a new idea (in fact it’s quite old), but it definitely feels fresh again. If you love marble as a material, but want a unique way to make it your own, check out these examples.
Dabney Frake
May 13, 2018
This Micro-Cactus Trend Is Your New Living Room Decor Inspiration
Tiny things are cute, right? Puppies, kittens, even babies. When something is little, we all can’t help but coo at it. Just look at how people react to micro pigs! We all squeal. Well, this doesn’t just apply to animals and tiny humans. Apparently, even decor can get the micro treatment and look even better. Nothing stinks more than trying to decorate your space, but you don’t really have any space to decorate.
Ana Luisa Suarez
May 13, 2018
What 12 Designers Learned From Their Moms About Decorating
We turn to our moms for advice on just about anything—how to navigate our careers, deal with relationship issues, recreate our favorite childhood dish… the list goes on and on. As for me, I’ve even been known to ask my mom to help me choose a health insurance and 401(k) plan and I’m 29 years old. The point is, our moms have taught us a lot. In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked designers what their moms taught them about decorating.
Sarah Yang
May 13, 2018
This Hardworking Material Looks Just as Good In Your Home as It Does on Your Tush
If I asked you to imagine something made of denim, I’m guessing you’d probably think of a pair of pants—not a couch. Over the years, this distinctive blue canvas material has become almost synonymous with blue jeans. The idea of using denim in interior decor may seem a bit strange to you—I thought so too, until I saw this striking sofa in actress Denise Vasi’s Los Angeles home and began to wonder: what if?
Nancy Mitchell
May 13, 2018
This New Travel Site Is the Kayak of Vacation Rentals
Booking a vacation is supposed to be relaxing, right? You go away for the sole purpose of escaping your day-to-day life for a week. But the actual process of planning that vacation can be a hassle. You can search multiple different sites to find the best deal and still feel like you totally missed out. If you are trying to book a flight, KAYAK is a great place to look. But what about where to stay? Hotels can be pricey, even at “discounted” rates.
Ana Luisa Suarez
May 13, 2018
5 Professional Organizers Share Their #1 Tip for Messy People
Getting your sh*t together isn’t easy. Staying organized is especially hard when you’re a self-proclaimed “messy” person. Luckily, we know some amazing professional organizers to call upon for help. We hit up five of our favorite pro-organizers for the number one piece of advice they’d give “messy people” looking to get their homes—and lives—in order and here’s what they had to share.
Caroline Biggs
May 13, 2018
A TV-Free, 600-Square-Foot Shared Chicago Apartment Fosters Creativity
Name: Katherine Corden and her fiancé Dave Location: Lincoln Park Neighborhood — Chicago, Illinois Size: 600 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, renting Dave and I moved in together about one year ago, around the same time we got engaged. We both are physical therapists full time but when we’re not working, we are pursuing our creative passions! Dave loves playing guitar and learning new music, and I am working to grow my fine art business.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 12, 2018
This Idyllic Island in the Florida Keys is for Sale
Who wouldn’t want their own private island? It is the perfect place to escape to when you need a break from reality and other people. But, an island is plenty of space to then have friends and family over. You get to enjoy privacy with your close loved ones, while still not feeling cramped. If only we could all afford our own private islands. If you’re on the market for an island, then you’re going to want to look at Florida.
Ana Luisa Suarez
May 12, 2018
The Most Expensive Apartment In NYC Comes With a Trip to Space
Moving to a new place can be really expensive. Even if you already have a fully furnished home or apartment, you wind up dropping thousands on the cost of movers. That doesn’t even include the security deposit and first month’s’ rent you’ll have to pay if you’re renting. If you’re buying, then that initial down payment will take a little piece of your soul. But one expensive place in NYC comes with a bit of a prize.
Ana Luisa Suarez
May 12, 2018