Apartment Therapy Archive: Oct 29, 2018

Rifle Paper Co. Just Launched a Gorgeous Collection of Pillows and Rugs

Fans of Rifle Paper Co. are already well-acquainted with Anna Bond’s gorgeous illustrations and for good reason. She has a way of creating images that are at once high-style and lighthearted, from her iconic florals to her travel-inspired prints. In short, they just make you smile. And while the brand is best known for things like greeting cards, stationery, calendars, and wall art, that’s all about to change. As of October 29, Rifle Paper Co.

Bridget Mallon

Oct 29, 2018

Amazon Just Released a New Furniture Brand (and It’s Full of Traditional Finds)

While all sorts of design trends come and go, there’s a reason traditional style sticks around. Classic as vanilla ice cream, New Traditional rooms are always chic. And now you can get the look without spending a ton or waiting a million weeks for shipping: Amazon just launched Ravenna Home, its latest furniture brand that’s all about “classic style made simple.

Tara Bellucci

Oct 29, 2018

3 States Where a 20 Percent Down Payment Isn’t Even Enough

If you’re on the hunt to buy a home, chances are you’ve been saving up for that down payment for quite some time—and while you may think you can get away with putting down 10 to 15 percent for your first home, in some states that might not be competitive enough. According to a new study performed by online loan marketplace LendingTree, prospective buyers in five American states can expect to plunk down more than the standard 20 percent.

Megan Johnson

Oct 29, 2018

The 5 Biggest Design Mistakes People Make in Their Kitchens, According to Designers

When taking on a home improvement project as major, time-consuming, and expensive (!!!) as designing a new kitchen, the last thing that you want to do is make a few choices now that you end up regretting later—especially if that ends up meaning you wasted money. To help identify the biggest money-wasting no-nos to avoid, we consulted a few kitchen design experts. Having been around plenty of renovations, they had some good live-and-learn lessons and what-not-to-dos to share.

Lauren Masur

Oct 29, 2018

$995K “Tiny” House Packs a Lot of Luxury into 800 Square Feet

A small space (for California) with so much charm, and every possible amenity. 3136 Serra Avenue Located in Carmel, California $995,000 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom If you were to look up the definition of “charming,” there’s a good chance you’d find a listing for this home. The one-bedroom, one-bath “small house” (as they call it) comprises just 800 square feet of space, but feels a whole lot bigger.

Anne Roderique-Jones

Oct 29, 2018

6 Tips for Making Travel More Affordable This Winter

If you’re staying home this holiday season, you’re not alone. Personal finance website WalletHub reported that 33 million people won’t be traveling this winter because they can’t afford it. Experts found that although 37 percent of Americans agree that travel is worth getting into debt, four out of 10 are saying that they won’t be traveling this winter because of finances.

Tyra Wilkes

Oct 29, 2018

Before and After: This Sunroom Becomes a $300 Second Living Room

The owner of this space described it as “a very scary sunroom,” and the presence of asbestos alone earns it that designation. After six weeks of hardcore work, it’s now anything but scary. Here’s a bit more insight about what our intrepid DIYer was facing: The before of my sunroom was symbolic of the entire house—unloved, a little broken, but with a lot of potential.

Tess Wilson

Oct 29, 2018

This Grad Student’s 350-Square-Foot Studio Is Stylishly Inspiring

Name: Zahra Clayborne, my cat, Tenny Location: Ottawa — Ontario, Canada Size: 350 square feet Years lived in: 2 years, renting I am a PhD candidate at the University of Ottawa, studying psychiatric epidemiology (that’s a mouthful!). I moved here two years ago from Calgary, and this is my first apartment.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 29, 2018

Why You Should Go to IKEA Before You Even Start Packing

Every IKEA teems with last-minute movers the first and third weekends of the month—it’s just a fact. And if you are like me, you also probably accept as fact that if you’re moving, you are going to have to do an IKEA run the moment after the movers leave.

Liz Steelman

Oct 29, 2018

Our Top Picks From Costco’s Leaked Black Friday Deals

It’s not even November yet, but over the weekend, our sister site Kitchn got word about some big news. Costco’s Black Friday circular was leaked, and there are eight pages of deals for the mega shopping weekend. We picked out our top four bargains, in case you want to get a head’s up on what you should be adding to your wish list.

Tara Bellucci

Oct 29, 2018

The Perfect Halloween Candy for Your Zodiac Sign

When you think about it, Halloween and astrology really have a lot in common. They’re both a little witchy and mysterious, bounded by the night and stars. And they both give us an opportunity to boldly embrace who we are or, sometimes, who we want to be. But ultimately, they’re both all about having fun.

Taryn Williford

Oct 29, 2018

9 Super IKEA Shelf Hacks Anyone Can Pull Off

For every item IKEA brings into this world, there’s at least 10 ways to improve upon it, or make it your own. Some hacks are laboriously complicated and too involved for most humans, other projects are easy for just about anyone to pull off. If you’re looking for some super simple ways to tweak, alter, improve, or upgrade your shelving, here are nine ways to hack those BILLYs, EKBYs, EVETs, and LACKs.

Dabney Frake

Oct 29, 2018

A 450-Square-Foot D.C. Home Is Small But Sweet

Name: Anne Feldman Location: Columbia Heights — Washington, DC Size: 450 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years, renting I live in a one-bedroom apartment in Columbia Heights in Washington D.C.. Most recently, I lived in Columbia, Missouri, where I worked on a campaign. Campaigns are a lot of fun, but it usually means living in an atypical housing situation – in my case that meant a basement apartment that I shared with two other roommates in an off-campus house near Mizzou.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 29, 2018

One List You Need to Prep Before the Holidays

For 10 days at the end of October, Apartment Therapy wants to help you get ahead on the holidays. Together, we’re checking off doable daily tasks to get one step closer to the effortless holiday season you deserve. Sign up now (it’s free!) so you don’t miss a thing.

Taryn Williford

Oct 29, 2018