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Proof Decorating With Pastels Doesn’t Have to Feel Juvenile

The result is a beautiful space that's stylish, not saccharine.

Karen Marsala

Sep 12, 2018

An Animator’s Seattle Cottage Is Sun-Filled and Charming

Name: Joe Gast and Willow the Weimaraner Location: Leschi — Seattle, Washington Size: 1,690 square feet Years lived in: 25 years, owned My 1908 Leschi cottage was a victim of several ill-conceived remodels and plenty of deferred maintenance. A transplant from Ohio, with an Ohioan’s modest budget, I purchased the house because it was in my price range and it was located on a magical stairway, steps above Lake Washington.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 12, 2018

3 Reasons Why Tiny Homes Are Now So Damn Expensive

Tiny homes have had a big rise in the popularity over the last two decades, with television shows, books, and Instagram pages dedicated specifically to the under-400-square-foot abodes. And the next trend in these kitschy, wanderlust-style homes? Having a huge price tag.

Grace Stetson

Sep 12, 2018

This Is How Much It Costs to Live 10 Minutes from Disney World

Each year, millions of people flock to Disney World in Orlando, Florida for a magical vacation. But for those lucky enough to live in the area, a fun day at the parks can be more than just a once-a-year or once-in-a-lifetime experience. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live close enough to Disney World to visit on a regular basis? If you’ve dreamed about making the Orlando area home, you’ve probably been curious as to how much it would cost to live there.

Kate Streit

Sep 12, 2018

This Teeny 250-Square-Foot L.A. Studio Feels So Much Larger

With a gorgeous outdoor space to lounge in, this rental apartment is much more than a studio, even though the rent is the price of a studio.

Bethany Nauert

Sep 12, 2018

This $13 Gadget Saves a Ton of Counter Space in My Small Kitchen

When your kitchen is as small as mine, every bit of countertop space counts, no matter how small. You want to have as few things occupying those precious few square feet as possible, to maximize the space for actual food prep. Allow me to introduce you to one of my favorite space-saving kitchen solutions: the cabinet-mounted paper towel holder.

Nancy Mitchell

Sep 12, 2018

Before and After: A $150 Makeover of a Blah, Beige Bathroom

This appears to be a landlord-special bathroom, with the classic beige walls and floor, but with a twist—it’s not a rental, so the new homeowner dove right in to make some crucial but affordable and approachable changes. Here’s a closer look at what the bathroom was like upon move-in: This small bathroom is outfitted with almond fixtures. There’s a beige sink, toilet, shower, and tile. The yellow walls made the space feel tight and crowded, almost headache inducing.

Tess Wilson

Sep 12, 2018

The Real Answer to “Does This Come With the House?”

If you’ve ever looked at a house for sale and thought to yourself, “That is an incredible washer/dryer set, fridge, piece of artwork, etc.” then you’ll be pleased to know that if you play your cards right, you actually can get it with the house. It just needs to be in your inclusions/exclusions list.

Lauren Ramirez

Sep 12, 2018

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Moving In Together? Do These 4 Things to Find Your Shared Style

Whether you’re moving in with your boyfriend, girlfriend, or best friend, chances are your personal styles aren’t a perfect match…yet. But there’s good news! Mixing and matching styles is actually pretty easy if you follow a few cardinal rules. We went on a shopping and styling spree with Overstock.com to show how two distinct living room styles can become one. Turns out, Overstock.

Tim Minerd

Sep 12, 2018