Apartment Therapy Archive: Oct 3, 2018

IKEA’s Winter Collection Has Us SO Ready for the Holidays

IKEA is getting in the festive spirit early this year by launching its winter collection before the craziness of the holiday season really starts. The Swedish home store recently released the first images of the collection, with promises that they’ll hit stores this month, October 2018. The collection is stocked with everything you need to get you home (and yourself) holiday-ready, from gift wrap, to wreaths, to tree decorations, and celebratory tableware.

Bridget Mallon

Oct 3, 2018

How Trauma Can Shape the Way We Live at Home

Note: This article contains information about common triggers for PTSD and anxiety. During Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee last week, she mentioned something that may have sounded curious to many homeowners. When she and her husband completed an extensive remodel, she said, it included an unusual feature: “I insisted on a second front door, an idea that he disagreed with and could not understand.

Andrea Barbalich

Oct 3, 2018

What’s the Difference Between a Condo, Co-Op, and Townhouse?

When deciding whether to buy a co-op, condo or—gasp!—an entire townhouse, knowing the difference between the three is a good place to start.

Heather Senison

Oct 3, 2018

The One Thing You’re Throwing Away, But Definitely Shouldn’t

When it comes time to move, you will be grateful you have these.

Samantha Zabell

Oct 3, 2018

One Teeny Tiny Way to Get Your Entryway Under Control

Awhile ago we shared our favorite DIY key holders to help keep you organized and get out the door faster every morning. But if you rent and can’t put up hooks, there’s one small addition you can add to your entry console to the same effect—a DIY catchall bowl. I love the split, two-tone leather tray from Sugar & Cloth. Use one side to drop loose change and the other for keys, and achieve your Pinterest organizational goals.

Cat Meschia

Oct 3, 2018

Why You Should Install An Extra Shower Curtain Rod in Your Bathroom

Most bathrooms and showers have limited space. They are only so many spots to stick all your products, cleaning supplies, and odds and ends. Keeping all that stuff organized—and out of your way—often requires the right tools and clever solutions, which is why I love this bite-size project that squeezes a little more storage out of your bathroom. Install an extra shower curtain rod, either right inside your shower next to your existing one, or on the other side next to the wall.

Dabney Frake

Oct 3, 2018

A Small Studio Is a Minimal, Chic Retreat

Name: Chelsey Brown Location: New York Size: 450 square feet Years lived in: 2 weeks, renting I moved into this 450-square-foot studio exactly two weeks ago. I wanted to create a retreat for myself as I am living there alone and wanted to come home to something homey, chic, and glamorous. The apartment was dark, bland, and boring before I moved in. The last person who lived there had virtually no furniture or interior style in the space—it was pretty depressing!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 3, 2018

A $17 Closet Organizer to Keep Your Clothes Happy This Fall

Spring cleaning gets all the glory, but what they don’t tell you is that closet organization is just as important in the fall. Unpacking all your chunky sweaters, corduroy, and cashmere means a lot of textiles, well, everywhere. If you’re already dreading stacks of wool and towers of denim taking over your shelves, there’s hope. Meet the $17 shelf dividers that are going to change the way you deal with closet overflow this fall.

Tyler Calder

Oct 3, 2018