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How to Turn Your Closet Into a Design Moment

When you picture your dream house, chances are it features a big, beautiful closet. You know, kind of like Mariah Carey’s wardrobe in her iconic episode of MTV’s “Cribs.” Or maybe like Cher Horowitz’s, complete with a computer that puts together great outfits for you. Or maybe it has a rotating shoe cupboard like Goldie Hawn’s closet did in “Overboard.” You get the picture, right?

Kelsey Mulvey

Oct 4, 2018

The Totally Free Super Cleaner You’re Not Using

There is something in your kitchen that’s a super-cleaning agent, and you’re probably not using it often enough. And that’s silly — because it’s free (or almost free). That super cleaner is hot, hot water, and it costs about $0.0005 a gallon even in New York City, where everything is expensive! Few stains or debris stand a chance against super hot water, and it disinfects surfaces, too.

Ayn-Monique Klahre

Oct 4, 2018

An Instagramer’s Country Home in the Argentinian Pampas

Name: Majo, Arturo, and their daughter Sofia Location: Bartolomé Bavio — Buenos Aires, Argentina Size: 2,400 square feet Years lived in: 8 years, owned Imagine having your nearest neighbor at a far enough distance that it’s unnecessary to set a password on your Wi-Fi. Welcome to Bartolomé Bavio, a rural town of 2,000 people located a couple of hours south of Buenos Aires and home to a lovely family made up of Majo, her husband, their daughter, and three rescued dogs.

Federico Paul

Oct 4, 2018

The Best Instagram Accounts to Follow If You Love Granny Chic Decor

Granny-chic decor is having a moment. You know, the heavy floral prints, patterned wallpapers, retro furnishings, and other kitschy decor items you used to see around your grandma’s place. Recently, these kinds of nostalgic interiors are popping up all over the ‘gram, and we’re here for it. Don’t believe us? Read ahead for seven Instagram accounts you must follow if you’re a fan of all things kitsch and granny-chic. 1.

Caroline Biggs

Oct 4, 2018

Another Cute A-Frame That’ll Make You Wish You Had a Cabin

Name: Flora Moreno de Thompson Location: Twain Harte, California Size: 1,300 square feet Years lived in: 8 years, owned The Thompson Lodge is a modified a frame cabin in Twain Harte, California. It was built in 1972 by my husband’s grandparents as a weekend getaway home. It has been in the family for three generations. We have spent a lot of time fixing it up; mostly painting and decluttering the place.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 4, 2018

Why We Write “IKEA” in All Caps (And Yes, You’re Pronouncing it Wrong)

Let’s be real: We’ve all spent several hours inside an IKEA store, or on the IKEA website, or figuring out how to put a piece of its furniture together. But how much time have we devoted to learning the story behind our favorite affordable Swedish home goods brand? Chances are that you have purchased at least one item from IKEA, but do you even have the slightest clue what their name means? Don’t worry my Scandi-design loving friends, I didn’t know either.

Caroline Biggs

Oct 4, 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

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

8 Reasons You Shouldn’t Clean Out Your Bank Account at the Closing Table

Anyone who’s buying their first home has probably gotten used to stalking their bank accounts leading up to their closing making sure they’re beefing up their savings for a down payment and closing costs. According to Zillow, the median price of a home sold in America is $230,800. Putting 20 percent down on that home will cost you $46,160.

Diana Kelly

Oct 2, 2018

The 3 Life Lessons I Learned from Interviewing Dozens of Women Over 50

I never used to spend much time thinking about aging. I’m 29 and hang out in a mostly 20- and 30- something bubble in Washington, DC. Getting older was a vague, abstract concept on a far off, distant horizon. But then I began seeking out conversations with ladies in their 50s and 60s. I had started a new job in innovation focused on women over 50, and embarked on a quest to uncover ideas by speaking with the target market.

Alanna Ford

Oct 2, 2018

This 275-Square-Foot Tiny House Literally Runs on Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee

Since 2006, Dunkin’ Donuts (soon to be just “Dunkin'”) has been using the tagline “America Runs On Dunkin’.” And, over the years, that term caught fire and has now become part of the beloved coffee brand’s reputation. And as of today, Dunkin’ Donuts’ caffeinated products are fueling more than just people. Say hello to the 275-square-foot Home That Runs on Dunkin’, the first-ever tiny house running solely on recycled coffee grounds.

Nicoletta Richardson

Oct 2, 2018

A Modern Art-Filled Apartment in a Historic Row Home

Name: Taylor DeBartola and husband, Will Shalosky, and two bulldogs, Lady and Trish Location: Harleston Village — Charleston, South Carolina Size: 1,400 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned “There’s a centuries-old piece of Charleston advice that goes something like ‘Don’t drink wine on your porch and look at real estate listings.

Margaret Wright

Oct 2, 2018

Are Colorful Bathroom Tiles Making a Comeback?

Americans spent the last three or four decades tearing out pretty-in-pastel bathroom tiles. Pale pinks and greens surrounded every toilet, every shower, every sink. After spending decades finding the same shades everywhere, it’s no wonder we grew tired of the trend. But it’s time to break out your mortar and grout: Colorful bathroom tiles are coming back.

Jamie Wiebe

Oct 2, 2018

A New Study Shows Just How Obsessed Cat People Are

We always knew cat lovers were a breed of their own, but a new survey has locked down the proof. Through a survey of 1,000 cat owners, it was determined that the average cat owner “likes” 398 cat-related posts and looks at 725 cat pictures and videos in a year. 47 percent of owners surveyed report taking photos of their cats often, and say it takes an average of three attempts to get the ideal photo.

Megan Johnson

Oct 2, 2018

A Stunning Spanish Home Reflects Russian Roots

Name: Olga Komarova, husband, and three kids Location: Valencia, Spain Size: 1,076 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned In 2013 my husband and I inherited this flat from his grandmother. It is situated in a historical seaside area of Valencia—Cabanal. This is a very special place that holds many peculiar buildings in modernismo style (the Spanish version of Art Nouveau).

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 2, 2018

This Colorful Home Has Incredibly Creative DIYs and IKEA Hacks

You'll get tons of inspiration from this colorful, creative, and clever home!

Liz Calka

Oct 1, 2018

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Tour a DIY Maven’s Moody, Woodsy Hotel Home

Name: Megan Pflug Site: The Woodhouse Lodge Location: Greenville, NY Size: 6,000 square feet Years lived in: 1 When New York interior designer Megan Pflug set her (impeccable) eye on the nearby Hudson Valley for a property that would double as a home and a business, she and her husband were in the market for an older property—one of the 18th- or 19th-century colonials the area is known for. Or so they thought.

Creative Studio

Oct 1, 2018

A 198-Square-Foot Airstream Is a Minimal, Black and White Tiny Home for Four

Name: Colleen Cashio, husband, two sons, and fur baby Location: Drasco, Arkansas Size: 198 square feet Years lived in: 4 months, owned Our Airstream was a labor of love and a full renovation that took two years to finish. It is a 1972 31 footer. We dreamed of having a vintage Airstream for a few years and finally pulled the trigger on one. My husband did all the work. The shell was taken off the frame so framework/welding could be done.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 1, 2018