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The Latest: 2018

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An “Urban Bohemian” New Orleans Loft Is Bursting With Books and Art
The building has a modern, minimal style with concrete floors, white walls, sleek cabinetry, and sliding glass bedroom doors.
Jacqueline Marque
Jul 17, 2018
A Baker’s 250-Square-Foot Studio Celebrates Art, Women, and Creativity
Name: Krystal Mack Location: Washington Hill — Baltimore, Maryland Size: 250 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, renting Krystal’s studio is peaceful, inviting, and full of inspiration. Cozy maximalism is the vibe. Everything holds meaning, and her belongings are arranged into what Krystal calls “moments”—be it a pair of pom-pom heels she wore on a special day in her career, or beer bottles she enjoyed with friends that now live on as bud vases.
Liz Calka
Jul 17, 2018
A 450-Square-Foot Cottage Is Tiny, Colorful, and Incredibly Cute Inside
Like the jewelry boxes of toy treasures from childhood, this little box of a house holds all of this "curated maximalist's" favorite things.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 17, 2018
5 Lazy Ways to Avoid Cleaning the Bathroom
Welcome to Apartment Therapy’s Chore-Free Summer. Every weekday until July 20, we’re arming you with time-saving shortcuts and hacks that’ll help you work smarter, not harder, when it comes to homekeeping this summer. Because cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore. Cleaning the bathroom is an oft-reviled chore, and for very good reason. You’re forced to get intimate with your filth—and the filth of the people you live with.
Taryn Williford
Jul 17, 2018
An Executive Vice President at Refinery29 Lives in a Whimsical NYC Carriage House
Name: Ashley Miles and Sam Miles and their two daughters Location: West Village, New York Size: 1,300 square feet Years lived in: 4 years, renting Ashley’s 1800s carriage house in the West Village is as steeped in history as it is style; photographer Diane Arbus and her two daughters were once residents. Now, Ashley—the Executive Vice President of Sales & Brand Partnerships at Refinery29—and her husband Sam (college sweethearts from Ole Miss!
Melanie Rieders
Jul 16, 2018
This Tiny Canadian Houseboat is a Solar-Powered, Off-Grid Craftsman Dream
Le Koroc is a floating paradise designed for enjoying summer lake life in Canada with minimal impact on the environment—handcrafted from the ground up (or pontoon base up, anyway) to help its owner “explore nature differently” with a solar-powered, off-grid vessel that’s half fishing boat and half luxury tiny house. Crafted entirely by hand by a Canadian woodworker on a pontoon base, this is a tiny home for the lake-lover in all of us.
Melissa Massello
Jul 16, 2018
5 Insider Tips for Buying Vintage Home Goods
While we like shiny, new objects as much as the next design lover, we also have a soft spot for all things vintage. Mixing the old with new—be it a sofa from the sixties, art deco drinkware, or linens from the 19th century—can add a cool, one-of-a-kind flair to your home.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 16, 2018
A 425-Square-Foot Astoria Apartment Is a Couple’s Oasis
Name: Grace Flynn and her boyfriend, Tyler Tronson Location: Astoria, New York Size: 425 square feet Years lived in: 5 years, renting Grace’s studio is located in Astoria where longtime residents hang flower pots on their patios and wine bars host signs that kindly ask for smokers to stand by the tree, out of consideration for their neighbors.
Elaine Musiwa
Jul 16, 2018
One Simple Way to Reduce Visual Clutter All Over Your Space
You may have only heard of decanting when it comes to wine, but this technique is a game-changer for organizing your home. By moving everyday products into containers, you’re eliminating the visual clutter created by clunky shelf packaging—which was never meant to fit neatly on your shelves. This is also great for those who buy—or want to buy—in bulk. No need to store the extra-large box on your shelves, instead, decant into a usable jar and refill as needed.
Samantha Zabell
Jul 16, 2018
A Tiny D.C. Studio Is a Smart and Stylish Use of Small Space
Name: Rachel Spikula Location: Dupont Circle — Washington, DC Size: 355 square feet Years lived in: 2 years, renting Landing this place was a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. I looked at a few apartments in big buildings, but they didn’t feel right. I wanted to find something more distinctive in a smaller building and began looking for condos to rent. I almost overlooked the listing for this unit.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 16, 2018
20 Surprising Things You Can Clean in the Dishwasher
Before you spend another minute wiping, dusting, or disinfecting something you don't have to, look for these things that can get clean in the dishwasher.
Taryn Williford
Jul 16, 2018
Clever IKEA Hacks Personalize This Farmhouse Home
Name: Jennifer DeBrincat, my husband, Brett, and our whippet, Jon Location: Everson, Washington Size: 1,032 square feet Years lived in: 24 years, owned I share our home with my husband and our 7-year-old whippet, Jon. We make and sell farmhouse tables and benches. We all need and crave peace and tranquility so I try and decorate with simplicity in mind. I try and keep our home consistent throughout with a fairly neutral color scheme.
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Jul 15, 2018
Think Twice Before Tossing These 5 Things When Moving (Even If You’re in a Purge Mood)
Whether you’re moving to another state, or just down the block, packing can be an ordeal. And when you’re in the process of a move, you may find yourself wanting to purge a lot of items. “Ask yourself why you want to keep the item. Is it for sentimental reasons? Does it spark joy? If it’s not for any of the two reasons above, chances are you can get rid of it,” says Allison Dunn of Organized Spaces by Allie.
Anni Irish
Jul 15, 2018
This Is How Long It Takes Most Americans to Save For a Down Payment
It doesn’t matter how much you smash that piggy bank—your first home is going to be really expensive and it’s going to take a long time to save up for that down payment on your own. According to a new study from HotPads, most renters will spend nearly six and a half years saving to put a down payment on a home. Since the median home price in the United States is $216,000, the average 20-percent down payment comes out to $43,200.
Tim Latterner
Jul 14, 2018
A Cool Chicago Condo Didn’t Start Out This Way
Name: Jamie Nuccio, my cat, Ruby Location: West Loop — Chicago, Illinois Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned As soon as I walked into this space, I had a strong gut feeling that it was “the one” (it was only the second place that I toured when I started my condo search!).
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 14, 2018
10 Stylish Ways to Add Texture to Your Wall
There’s no faster way to bring interest to a room than with texture—but there’s no reason to limit that design trick to fur rugs or velvet sofas. While an artfully placed knit throw on an armchair makes a space feel more “finished,” and a sheepskin rug underneath a planter lend sophistication, those same principals can now be applied to walls. There are plenty of genius ways to add texture to your walls, but be warned: they may not be for the faint of heart.
Marlen Komar
Jul 14, 2018
Before and After: This Kitchen Took Five Weeks, and A Bunch of IKEA Products
This kitchen had a somewhat odd configuration—water heater and washing machine, but not a dryer?—and two of our readers were plumb sick of it. In just over a month, they transformed this slightly confused space into a kitchen that’s as practical as it is elegant. Plus it has a bonus laundry room! This is so different and exvellent.
Tess Wilson
Jul 14, 2018
Conserve Resources and Money: How to Take Shorter Showers
According to the Boston University sustainability department, an average shower uses about 5 gallons of water per minute. That means if you shorten your shower by just 2 minutes each day, you can cut your water use by 10 gallons at a time. It really adds up–with major impacts to your wallet and the environment. Whatever your goal–lowering your bill or just your water usage overall–it’s quite the challenge to try and shorten your time in the shower.
Taryn Williford
Jul 14, 2018
This Living Wall Is The Most Gorgeous Soundproofing Option We’ve Seen
Belgian company BuzziSpace teamed up with American designer Cory Grosser to create a nature-inspired solution to noise reduction. Trying to soundproof your space so that it’s completely devoid of noise can be rather tricky, but outside-the-box thinking led Cory Grosser + Associates to using preserved reindeer moss as a main material for his series of geometric framed wall panels.
Kenya Foy
Jul 13, 2018
10 NYC Quirks That Will Confuse Any Midwestern Transplant
We Midwesterners are known for our polite ways (except when it comes to… well, pretty much every major sport), but moving to NYC is a different playing field. Truly. This hits on all facets of life – decorating and more – and living here almost a decade (wow, let’s pretend I didn’t say that), I am more than able to speak to the differences of the two. Here we go.
Samantha Leal
Jul 13, 2018
Before and After: You Won’t Recognize This Living Space Now
When reader Erika moved into this house, the living room was musty and dusty. But after four months and a ton of work (and a fair amount of money), this space is transformed and totally fresh. It’s easy to look at that room before and assume the only issue with it is that it might not be someone’s taste. But here’s the truth, from reader Erika Thompson: These are the pictures that were on the listing when we bought the house.
Tess Wilson
Jul 13, 2018
8 Things on a Craigslist Listing That Shout “Scam!”
Much like dating, searching for a place to live can be the opposite of fun. In love, you’ve got to kiss a lot of frogs. In realty, you’ve got to scroll through a lot of listings. Both, in their own way, pose the risk of catfishing. But at least if you get duped by an embellished Tinder profile, the worst that usually happens is a bad date (which you can get through with the help of a drink or two!
Anna Buckley
Jul 13, 2018
This Adorable Red A-Frame Is Even Cuter on the Inside
After years of living life at a busy pace in San Diego, Liz and Andy were ready to slow down, both for themselves and for their two young daughters.
Heather Keeling
Jul 13, 2018
9 Ways to Use Basic Wire Baskets All Over the House
I’m always searching for ways to make organization look like it’s part of my decor (an inescapable reality of small apartments with no closets). Flimsy plastic bins just don’t cut it. Lately, I’ve been turning to basic wire baskets to use all around the house. Once you start thinking of them less like boxes, and more like flexible storage or shelves that don’t require brackets or a saw, you open up new organizational possibilities.
Cat Meschia
Jul 13, 2018
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What’s the Best Vacuum for Your Space?
Vacuums do a simple job, but shopping for them can seem anything but. Do you have pets? What about hardwood? Have you ever thought about carpet pile? The variations can seem confusing—but shop the right way, and you only have to think about them once. We’ve broken down some of the characteristics of your home that’ll help you find the right forever vacuum and make shopping for it a clean sweep.
Creative Studio
Jul 13, 2018
This Earth House in Colorado Is a Wonder Inside & Out
Name: Adrian Young, husband, two children (ages 4 and 5) Location: Pagosa Springs, Colorado Size: 2800 square feet on seven acres Years lived in: 1 year, owned We dreamed about creating a space to cultivate curiosity, celebrate play with our kids and immerse in the great outdoors. We believed we weren’t the only family yearning to disconnect from frenzy and focus on simplicity, presence and intentional connection.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 13, 2018
See All the Art From Beyonce and Jay Z’s APESH*T Video On This New Louvre Tour
Have you ever seen a crowd going apes**t over a world-renowned art museum? Well, you could soon bear witness to this phenomenon, that is, if you’re one of the lucky visitors who get to take the new 90-minute self-guided tour of all the paintings in the Louvre that appeared in Beyonce and Jay’s recent music video. OK, so tourists will definitely be required to keep their reactions low-key (please see: European etiquette rules).
Kenya Foy
Jul 12, 2018
6 “Broke” Characters Who Still Had A Better Apartment Than You
Television isn’t known for treating viewers to reality. Even “reality” TV is far from what fans experience in the real world: Not everyone can sit around, look fabulous, and get paid like the Kardashians. And though some shows “get it” (we see you Atlanta, Malcolm in the Middle, and Broad City), fictional television tends to be regularly outrageous in the living department: Many characters live lavishly in amazing homes with a pretty standard income.
Kendra Beltran
Jul 12, 2018
Inside Designer Rick Owens’ “Death, Mortality, and Utopia” Venice Penthouse
If you’ve ever seen furniture designed by Rick Owens, then you can already picture the interior of his Venice penthouse. The fashion designer began creating pieces for the home in 2007 with his wife, Michèle Lamy. MR PORTER recently toured their Italian home, the first public feature of the space. Indeed, you’ll see quite a bit of his brutalist designs around the space, peppered with the occasional antique, like a set of Eliel Saarinen high-backed chairs.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 12, 2018
A Couple Compromises in a Small Clinton Hill Home
Name: Adam LaGreca and Gabriela Gallegos Location: Clinton Hill — Brooklyn, NY Size: 650 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, renting Adam was coming from a minimalist studio already in the neighborhood. Gabriela was coming from the East Village, where she could walk to her office in Astor Place. They both were tired of packing overnight bags, and after five years of dating, knew it may be time to combine forces.
Minette Hand
Jul 12, 2018
3 Packing Mistakes Professionals See Over and Over
You’ve chosen your moving company and booked the movers, but there’s one thing that still needs to be done before the big day: packing up your belongings. Before you get too excited and begin stuffing your boxes with all your stuff, make sure that you’re setting yourself up for a smooth and efficient move.
Maddy Sims
Jul 11, 2018
Questions We All Ask: Is There a Difference Between a Sofa and Couch?
We found out everything you need to know about your favorite piece of furniture.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 11, 2018
Before and After: A One-Week $5K Bathroom Remodel for the Ages
Yes, that’s right: sponge painting! If any of you are old enough to remember when sponge painting (or feather duster painting, ooh-la-la) was the hot new thing, this bathroom is probably bringing back a few flashbacks. While sponge painting is sure to make a comeback any day now, the homeowner was ready for a change—especially from the peeling floors.
Tess Wilson
Jul 11, 2018
How I Aggressively Paid Off Two Mortgages in Only 15 Years
After watching our parents retire and still have to make mortgage payments on a fixed income, my husband and I decided we would do whatever to prevent that for ourselves. So we approached our mortgages with aggressive and out-of-the-box steps that aren’t for everyone, but definitely worked for us.
Amy Barnes
Jul 11, 2018
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Before & After: Paint This Easy DIY Headboard Now
If you can draw a line, you can handle this pattern.
Creative Studio
Jul 11, 2018
Chip & Joanna Gaines Are Selling a Boutique Hotel In Texas
Fixer Upper stars Chip and Joanna Gaines are constantly growing their Magnolia empire, and that means a hefty dose of high-end real estate. But their latest property to hit the market isn’t a single-family home: Instead, the couple’s Magnolia Realty just listed a historic boutique hotel in the small town of Hico for $2.35 million.
Megan Johnson
Jul 10, 2018
From Blank Slate Spec House to Bold Boho Home
Name: Lita Lee, Mike Martin and their four children Location: Edmonton, Alberta Size: 2,550 square feet Years lived in: 4 years, owned Lita Lee claims to be “just a girl who decided to go for it.” And the it she went for was taking a large spec home from a blank slate to a bold, bright home that’s the perfect fit for her family. And in the process, she discovered her passion and talent with interior design, launching Crave Interiors.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 10, 2018
I Lived With My Mom Until I Could Afford My Own House—Here’s What I Didn’t Realize
I worked two jobs for four long years, coming home at the end of the day to the house I grew up in, saving up some cash for a down payment on a house of my own.
Abby Heugel
Jul 10, 2018
The Cleaning Workhorse You Already Carry in Your Purse
It’s become ubiquitous. Whether it’s a tiny bottle of colored gel clipped to a teens’ backpack, or the more natural version that’s a common diaper bag companion, hand sanitizer is becoming a staple of everyone’s personal bag. Besides its obvious purpose (don’t forget that the CDC still recommends hand-washing as the best line of defense!), you can also bust out your hand sanitizer to accomplish these little cleaning tasks, at home and on the go.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 10, 2018
The Most Hollywood Thing? Buying a Home from Another Celebrity
Sometimes it feels like everyone in Hollywood knows each other. We see celebrities commenting on each other’s Instagrams as if they’re all members of the same club. (“So-and-so is friends with Chrissy Teigen and Busy Philipps? Who knew!”) And when you put all of those people into the same 50-mile radius, it’s no wonder that their real estate purchases tend to overlap. And when you’ve got many millions to spare, you gotta spend them on something, right?
Megan Johnson
Jul 10, 2018
This 450-Square-Foot Apartment Is Incredibly Bright Despite Being at Basement Level
This basement apartment in the city feels more like a handcrafted cottage, neatly nestled in a hidden forest somewhere in the mountains.
Brian and Nicki Rohloff
Jul 10, 2018
Before and After: This Bathroom Keeps Its Original, Beautiful Tiles
When I first saw these dreamy blue tiles, I held my breath that they would survive this bathroom’s makeover. And when I saw the results? Legitimate gasp! This Before & After is so, so fun and incredibly well done. This is glorious! I would never have thought of that wallpaper with these tiles in a million years; fortunately, Carrie Hayward of Disney Travel Babble has a lot more vision than I do.
Tess Wilson
Jul 10, 2018
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How to Make the Most of Your Outdoor Space…Even If You Have None
Our outdoor M.O. takes its cues from the Parisian sidewalk bistros of our dreams: sit, relax, repeat. Whether you’re working with a spacious yard or a tiny balcony, your outdoor space should be as stylish as the indoor space you’ve worked so hard on. That means investing in furniture that you actually want to sit on (read: not those scratchy plastic chaises at the home-improvement store).
Creative Studio
Jul 10, 2018
A ’70s California Beach House Has the Coolest Girl Boss Corner
Name: Erin Conway, Matt, son Finnegan, daughter Tallula, and dogs Cashew and Stewart Location: Pacific Grove, California Size: 2,000 square feet Years lived in: 2 years, owned We live in the town of Pacific Grove California. A tiny beach town on the central coast. They film Big Little Lies here and in the surrounding areas so we’re kind of a big deal haha! The house is ’70s modern architecture and has loads of quirky angles.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 10, 2018
3 Smart Ways to Do Fewer Dishes This Summer
Welcome to Apartment Therapy’s Chore-Free Summer. Every weekday until July 20, we’re arming you with time-saving shortcuts and hacks that’ll help you work smarter, not harder, when it comes to homekeeping this summer. Because cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore. No other household chore draws as much ire as the dishes. Maybe it’s because they just never. seem. to end.
Taryn Williford
Jul 10, 2018
After a Breakup, a Photographer Starts Fresh in a New Place of Her Own
Name: Breeana (Bree) Dunbar and son Ari Location: Brunswick East — Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Size: 540 square feet Years lived in: 2 months, renting I moved into this apartment after my son’s father and I separated earlier this year. I found the separation absolutely devastating; it feels like a death and in a way it is. It’s the death of your life as you know it, and the death of the future you imagined for your family.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 9, 2018
We’re Calling It: Tiny Greenhouses Are the Next Big Thing in Backyards
Your backyard needs this.
Nancy Mitchell
Jul 9, 2018
A West Hollywood Home Is a Whimsical Explosion of Color
Name: Troy Solomon and Ian Mofford Location: West Hollywood, California Size: 800 square feet Years Lived In: 3 years for Troy, 2 years for Ian, renting I first learned of Troy Solomon (aka ABearNamedTroy) from his Instagram, where his brazen feed strikes a colorful balance between fierce and playful, a strong aesthetic that is reflected in the apartment he shares with fiance Ian Mofford.
Jessica Isaac
Jul 9, 2018