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These Move-In Ready Tiny Houses Have Some Surprisingly Luxe Features
For lots of tiny house dwellers, a big draw is the tiny price tag—and there are lots of designs out there that are perfect for homeowners building or buying on a budget. But maybe, for you, price is less of a consideration. Or maybe you just like to dream big. If you love the idea of living small but don’t want to give up on little luxuries, one of these high-end tiny homes might be just the thing.
Nancy Mitchell
Dec 8, 2018
8 Foldout Furnishings on Amazon That Will Transform Your Tiny Space
Ask anyone with a small apartment and they’ll tell you the same: Finding room to store all your stuff is tough. Luckily, one of our favorite online retailers, Amazon, is brimming with space-savvy, transforming furnishings that can offer up extra room for storage in a pinch. Don’t believe us? We searched Amazon high and low and rounded up eight foldout items that are both stylish and multifunctional.
Caroline Biggs
Dec 8, 2018
Santa’s Lazy Gnome Is Perfect for Parents Who Are Too Tired to Move an Elf
Now that the Christmas season is fully underway, there is a lot for parents to get done. All of the shopping has to be done, there is decorating to do, cards to write, holiday parties to attend, stories to read, movies to watch, and more. The last thing most parents want to do is move a tiny elf around. In case you’ve never heard of it, Elf on a Shelf is pretty popular with children. Each child gets a special elf dedicated to their family and the Elf on a Shelf book to read.
Ana Luisa Suarez
Dec 8, 2018
Bobby Berk, Emily Henderson, Jonathan Adler, and More of Our Faves Weigh In on Pantone’s Color of the Year
On Thursday, Pantone announced their 2019 Color of the Year is Living Coral. We’ve already rounded up paint matches and affordable items for your home, but if you’re on the fence about how to feel about next year’s hue, we asked some of our favorite design pros for their hot takes (and cool tips) on using this bright shade at home. “I just learned that the collective noun for a group of flamingos is a flamboyance.
Tara Bellucci
Dec 8, 2018
Golden Girls Monopoly Is Perfect for You and Your Competitive BFFs
Do you and your best friend love the show “Golden Girls”? Have you been looking for a way to bond over the show, while also finding a way to argue? You can now fight all night long over a board of Golden Girls Monopoly. Anyone who has played a game of Monopoly before knows that you can’t play the game with a friend who takes things too seriously. If you or your bestie are competitive, this is a great game… but maybe not to be played together.
Ana Luisa Suarez
Dec 8, 2018
This Tiny Cabin For Rent Comes With A Volcano View
If the closest you’ve ever wanted to come to a steaming hot orifice on Earth’s surface is inhaling Anthropologie’s signature scent, Capri Blue’s Volcano, that’s totally understandable. However, that might change after viewing these photos of Casa Nido, a gorgeous rental cabin located near an actual volcano that you can rent out. Couple Caroline and Julien dedicated 19 months of their lives to building the cabin in the vicinity of Calbuco Volcano in Ensenada, Chile.
Kenya Foy
Dec 7, 2018
Haven’t Gotten Your Tree Yet? Here’s a Guide to Finding the Perfect One
There’s nothing quite like having a real Christmas tree in your house, the fresh smell of pine adding to the festive feel that’s so unique to this time of year. There are several varieties of trees to choose from, all with unique characteristics that are important to consider. Do you want a strong scent of pine? A tree that doesn’t shed too much? Branches that can support heavier ornaments?
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Dec 7, 2018
Millennial Credit Scores Aren’t Great—Here’s Why
We know, everyone already harps on millennials. So, we hate to give bashers any more ammo, but… millennial credit scores aren’t great. They’re not good, either. They’re actually just “fair,” according to data from Experian, a consumer credit reporting agency. Experian’s credit system ranges from 300 (eek!) to 850 (wow!), and millennials, on average, are stuck in the “fair” category, which is a score between 580 and 669.
Brittany Anas
Dec 7, 2018
Add Pantone’s Color of the Year to Your Home for $40 or Less
After waiting with bated breath as countless paint companies announced their COTYs, Pantone, the preeminent color authority (at least when it comes to hype), finally announced their choice for the 2019 Color of the Year: Living Coral. It’s a vibrant, tropical, almost neon shade that marries the best parts of pink and orange in one eye-catching color.
Bridget Mallon
Dec 7, 2018
6 Clever Ways to Use Command Strips During the Holidays
Think of Command products as your personal elves, which do the job, then magically disappear after the holidays are over.
Cat Meschia
Dec 7, 2018
Before and After: This IKEA Hack Is Every Organized Person’s Dream
This entryway had a spot for coats, a large landing strip, a mirror for last looks, personality, and beauty, but it was lacking in storage for shoes and other odds-and-ends. A DIYer who enjoys “trying to figure out how to make things with no experience” solved the issue with a few ordinary IKEA drawers and some very special wood.
Tess Wilson
Dec 7, 2018
A Family of Five Swaps an RV for a Modern Spanish Bungalow
Name: Ashley Petrone, husband and three kids Location: San Jose, California Size: 1,392 square feet Years lived in: 4 months, owned Just four months ago, my family of five moved from southern California to northern California. We were living in an RV that I renovated on our land down before. We moved up north for a job transfer and it was fast! Within a few weeks we bought a house and renovated it. Our home was built in 1936 and has sweet Spanish charm! Curved windows, ceilings, and doorways.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 7, 2018
This Smart Furniture Turns Any Room Into A Walk-In Closet
As someone who lives in just 570 square feet with no closets, I’ve come to know a thing or two about storage; when you don’t have it you deeply appreciate it. Chances are, whether you live in a tiny house, a small apartment in a crowded city, or a dorm room, the same is true for you. You also probably don’t think of a walk-in closet as a realistic amenity ready and waiting to walk into your life at any moment—but well, that’s where you’d be wrong.
Marni Epstein-Mervis
Dec 6, 2018
Deck Your Halls (& Refresh Your Linen Closet) With Amazon’s Deals of the Day
The 12 days of Christmas might not start until December 25, but Amazon is busy running its own 12 days of deals. Today is day 5, and the theme is home. The products include everything you need for a happy holidays, like decor and puzzles, to new sheets and pillows for guest rooms (or just you room.) You can see all the deals here, and read on to see our top picks. The deals run until midnight P.T.
Marshall Bright
Dec 6, 2018
10 Things You Need to Know When Buying a ‘Hoarder House’
Boulder, Colorado, is, for the uninitiated, a land of spandex-clad athletes driving Subarus with Namaste bumper stickers into the driveways of their $1.2 million single family homes. So when one of my friends broke into the pricey Boulder real estate market when we were in our 20s, I was intrigued to know exactly how she was able to do it. Surprise, surprise, it was a somewhat unconventional and unglamorous route: “Did I tell you we bought a hoarder house?
Brittany Anas
Dec 6, 2018
This New Customizable Rug Startup Is the Warby Parker of Carpets
We all get the occasional bout of nerves when it comes to clicking the “complete order” button while shopping online for furniture. After all, returning home decor online isn’t exactly as easy as exchanging a pair of pants at Banana Republic. But when you wan’t to take advantage of the highly discounted price tags of e-commerce, sometimes you just suck it up and click.
Megan Johnson
Dec 6, 2018
6 Great Things You Can Get on Sale on Wayfair Right Now
Wayfair may exist to prove that just about anything you can want for your house probably is already out there. The retailer has over a million listings on everything from area rugs to range hoods. But if you’re not in the market for something very specific, it can be hard to just browse the site for that very reason. Which is why browsing sales can be a great way to both narrow down your options and find some great pieces from your home you didn’t even know you needed.
Marshall Bright
Dec 6, 2018
Get a Cleaner, More Organized Home in One Month with the January Cure—Sign Up Now!
As we say goodbye to one year and hello to the next, it’s only natural to want to shake some things up in your life. And there’s nothing like a fresh, clean home to set you up to make 2019 your best year yet. And we want to help you do it! Sign up now for the January Cure—it’s Apartment Therapy’s free group project designed to give you a more organized, more peaceful, and more in-control home in just one month.
Taryn Williford
Dec 6, 2018
The Mistake All Fake Christmas Tree Owners are Making
As a big fan of friendly banter, I am always ready to throw down on a real vs. artificial Christmas tree argument. Team Real Tree love to wax poetic about the tradition of heading to the farm each year and the festive character that only comes from dressing a natural tree. While the artificial tree folks (of which I am one) like to tout the charm of colorful trees and the low cost and easy cleanup of bringing out the same tinsel shrub year after year.
Taryn Williford
Dec 6, 2018
This Home Is Colorful and Patterned Despite Being a Rental
Name: Shai Flax, my husband, our two dogs, and two cats. Location: Kiryat Tivon, Israel Size: 1,000 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years, renting This is a rental home where I live with my husband, our two dogs, and two cats. This was my final project as a home stylist and it was challenging due to the fact that it’s a rental house so I had a lot of boundaries and I couldn’t do whatever I want. Describe your home’s style in 5 words or less: Colorful vintage eclectic home.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 6, 2018
One Simple Trick to Using Fewer Paper Towels
Recently, I was talking to Melissa Maker, author of Clean My Space. While I consider myself pretty neat and tidy, she’s made a career out of being a bit of a clean freak—she ran a cleaning company for 11 years, has her own line of cleaning products, and for-real washes her kitchen towels every day! And there’s one common cleaning tool she just loves to hate: paper towels. “Paper towels are the worst!” complains Maker.
Ayn-Monique Klahre
Dec 6, 2018
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Win: A Cricut Maker®, a Crafter’s Best Friend
Prize: Cricut Maker® + Everything Material Bundle Total Value: $592 From: Cricut® Are you the DIY pro in your circle? You know, the one whose wall art, sewing projects, and custom cards always have friends and family asking, “Can you make me one of those?” Yeah, us too. Consider the Cricut Maker® your new best friend: This slim and sleek machine uses a workshop’s worth of precision tools that can cut just about any pattern from almost any material.
Creative Studio
Dec 6, 2018
What a Survivor of the Woolsey Fire Wants You to Know
This has been the most destructive wildfire season on record in California. At time of writing, the Camp Fire in Northern California was fully contained and had burned more than 150,000 acres, killing 88 people with nearly 158 people unaccounted for. To the south, the Woolsey Fire, also 100 percent contained, burned nearly 10,000 acres and killed three people—rain is expected to now hit the area, bringing with it possible mudslides.
Liz Steelman
Dec 5, 2018
‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Star Rachel Brosnahan’s First Apartment Was Admittedly Unmarvelous
Welcome to My First Apartment! Whether it’s your first studio, a four-bedroom deep in the city shared with a handful of roommates, or even an entire house (lucky you!), there’s something special about moving into the first place that’s truly your own. In this series, we’ll showcase actors, artists, entrepreneurs, and beyond—asking them to revisit that oh-so-sweet nostalgia of newly-found freedom. “The Marvelous Mrs.
Liz Steelman
Dec 5, 2018
It’s Sagittarius Season: Here’s Your December 2018 Home Horoscope
Unfurl your magic carpets and throw back the sash, astral voyagers. December in the cosmos asks us to give it up and turn it loose, as we surrender to the trust in what we cannot see, and offer ourselves up to be blended by the fully immersive experience of living. With mutable fire sign Sagittarius leading the pack of wild ponies, it’s a rolled-back ride to meet the rising road.
Bess Matassa
Dec 5, 2018
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Two Classic Holiday Decor Themes, and How to Decorate for Them
There’s always a moment of surprise when you meet someone whose idea of a classic holiday is the exact opposite of your own. You grow up thinking that everybody puts up a [insert seasonal decoration] around which they drink [insert decadent tipple] and sing [badly—that one is universal]. There are two styles we love for holiday decor: One that’s more classic, and one that’s a bit more modern and colorful.
Creative Studio
Dec 5, 2018
9 Unskippable Tasks that Make a “Deep Clean” Deep, According to a Professional Housecleaner
For as much as we tidy up around our homes, how often are we really giving our place a good old-fashioned deep clean? We called on housecleaning expert Jennifer Gregory, Brand Manager of Molly Maid, a Neighborly company, for suggestions on what tasks you should absolutely cover to consider your clean a truly thorough one.
Caroline Biggs
Dec 5, 2018
7 Guest Room Takeaways to Steal from the Homiest Hotels
I get it. Even when you have the luxury of a guest room, you know it’s often just a chore to get clean sheets on the bed 10 minutes before your guests arrive. But while your guests are obviously just happy to have a place to rest their heads, these extra touches stolen from some of the coziest of hotel rooms will take your guests’ experience from one to 100. There’s a reason why many hotels use crisp white sheets as the base for their bedding looks.
Samantha Leal
Dec 4, 2018
Calling All Homeowners With An Indie Aesthetic!
Do you live in a cool apartment/house/loft? Collect records? Play guitar? We want to give one reader a custom indie-inspired mural! We’re working with a brand known for their legacy of rock ‘n’ roll style. The muralist we’ve selected will reflect that aesthetic with an edgy, deeply cool design that your friends will describe as “badass” and that we think you’ll love living with.
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Dec 4, 2018
These Kitchen Updates Will Increase Your Home’s Value, No Matter Your Budget
Don't want to spend a ton of money? There are more than enough small-scale kitchen repairs and replacements that can increase a home's overall value
Lisa Iannucci
Dec 4, 2018
Everything At West Elm Is On Sale Right Now, Including These Five Pieces We Found in House Tours
West Elm’s entire website is currently on sale as part of what they’re calling their “HoliYAY” sale. (Get it?) All furniture is 20 percent off, and everything else is 25 percent. Additionally, there’s a bonus deal section with even deeper discounts ranging from 30-40 percent off. Not sure where to start? Our guide to West Elm couches is a great resource for these kinds of sales, since its a good excuse to grab a big ticket item. Need more inspo?
Marshall Bright
Dec 4, 2018
10 Stylish Kitchen Finds from Amazon That Look Expensive But Aren’t
You know that feeling that overcomes you when someone tells you that they like your dress—and you get to tell them that you got it for just $20 at T.J.Maxx? It’s pretty great, right? We want to help you get that feeling more often—especially in your kitchen. That’s why we’ve rounded up these 10 fun Amazon finds. They each look like something you would have paid an arm and a leg for in a cute boutique shop, but really they’re all just $25 or less.
Lisa Freedman
Dec 4, 2018
Here’s How Women Are Changing the Most Important Workspace in America
Many homeowners know the experience of moving into an outdated space and planning some much-needed renovations. For the 102 women elected to Congress during the 2018 midterm elections (a record, by the way), they may not be able to gut the place but they could influence some major building changes. Now that nearly one in five legislators on Capitol Hill will be a woman, the building needs to prepare for these leaders and their teams.
Samantha Zabell
Dec 4, 2018
The Brilliant Reason We Put a Squeeze Bottle Top on This Vacuum
Believe it or not, squeeze bottle tops—you know, the inexpensive plastic ones you use on bottles of condiments—are actually quite versatile. Along with dispensing ketchup, mustard, or salad dressing, we’ve discovered an unexpected way to use them to better clean your home, too. These commonplace bottle tops can make deep cleaning your home a whole lot easier if you use them like a makeshift vacuum attachment.
Caroline Biggs
Dec 4, 2018
A 1960s House’s Color Palette Is Rainbow
Name: Kara Brown, husband, three boys and a dog Location: Denton, TX Size: 3,000 square feet Years lived in: 4 years, owned My husband, Dave, and I met in college (University of North Texas—I was an art major and an RA for his sister!) We moved from an apartment to our first home in 2003. It was an 1,100-square-foot fixer upper where we had our three boys. We loved it but eventually began to outgrow the space and so in 2014 started house hunting and found our current home.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 4, 2018
12 Things You Should Never Do With Your Christmas Tree
They may be pretty, but choosing and taking care of a Christmas tree takes more effort than you might think. Whether you go all out for a traditional Douglas Fir or opt for an artificial tree, planning ahead will make your holiday season far more festive—and, more importantly, safe. Time to deck the halls in your neck of the woods? Here are a few things not to forget as you purchase, set up, and care for your tree.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 4, 2018
The Affordable Holiday Decor That Makes My Costco Membership Worth It
On the first day of Christmas, Costco gave to me, super cheap Christmas trees (and huge rolls of wrapping paper and ribbons and old-school English gift crackers and fresh double-wire wreaths). On the second day of Christmas, Costco gave to me…well, it gave me back my life because I didn’t need to go anywhere else to round out my Christmas prep. So, I’m a serious Costco lover.
Arlyn Hernandez
Dec 3, 2018
Snap Up a Condo in an Iconic Seattle Architect’s Building for $649K
Opulent and modern mix well in this art-deco condominium in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. 1017 Minor Ave. Apt. 802 Located in Seattle, Washington $649,000 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom A 1928 issue of Pacific Builder and Engineer referred to Seattle architect Earl W. Morrison as one of the area’s best known architects, complimenting him for going to great lengths to consistently produce artistic designs. Now, buyers have a chance to snap up a condo in one of his iconic buildings.
Brittany Anas
Dec 3, 2018
Target Is Offering 25% Off One Rug Or Piece Of Furniture For Today Only
For Monday, December 3, only, Target is offering 25% off one piece of furniture or rug purchased online. Some exceptions apply, notably on Target’s Made By Design line and items already on clearance. Fortunately, that means there are still a lot of great pieces out there. It’s up to you how you get the discount, but, for our money, why not pick up a great statement piece and make the most of your savings? Here are three we’re eyeing. The sale runs through midnight P.T.
Marshall Bright
Dec 3, 2018
The Affordable Brooklyn Neighborhood Even NYCers Are Overlooking
Surprisingly, there is still an affordable, diverse, and lively neighborhood in Brooklyn that hasn’t completely lost its sense of charm—and it’s where I live! Prospect Lefferts Gardens, aka PLG. I’d actually consider it Brooklyn’s last frontier—a largely untouched secret that still feels under control of its longterm residents. Located on the east side of Prospect Park, the garden-filled neighborhood is home to a wonderful community that really cares about it.
Quin Johnson
Dec 3, 2018
Why You Should Drill a Hole in Your Trash Can
The last thing anyone wants to deal with after a long day of adulting is a clingy garbage can that staunchly refuses to release its grip on a full-to-bursting trash bag. No matter how many times you tug on the bag, it refuses to come out, even after you’ve removed some of the (smelly) contents. Instead of contemplating precisely what you did wrong in a former life to deserve this karmic kitchen payback, avoid future frustrations by drilling a hole in your trash can.
Kenya Foy
Dec 3, 2018
11 Tiny Houses You Can Stay In Right Now (Starting at Just $42)
Have you ever wondered what’s it really like to live in a tiny house—and whether or not you could really do it, even part of the time? Now’s your chance to try before you buy (or build). We’ve rounded up 11 of the cutest tiny cottages you can actually book and stay in for your next getaway. Despite what many experts may opine in theory, in reality tiny homes remain as popular as ever—if only as a novelty or source of small-space living and storage ideas.
Melissa Massello
Dec 3, 2018
Before and After: An Entirely New Beautiful Bedroom for Only $350
While a master bedroom with an adjacent sunroom is a glorious thing to have, this particular one was “dreary and dated”—and not very sunny. It was overwhelmed by comfy but massive furniture and ready for a fresh look. Here’s the sunroom first. Nothing fresher than lush greenery, bright blooms, and a happy bird on a newly bright white wall. Avery Michaels of Holland Avenue Home boldly hand-painted this mural—inspired by Rifle Paper Co.
Tess Wilson
Dec 3, 2018
This Home in Rural France Is a Bohemian Jungle Fairyland
Name: Birgitte De Paepe, two dogs, and three kids Location: Rocbaron, France Size: 1,399 square feet Years lived in: 10 years, owned My house was built in the ’70s. I bought it in 2009 and completely renovated it from floor to roof, only keeping the old doors. The garage became the living room, the former kitchen and living room became bedrooms, and a new kitchen was added in an extension.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 3, 2018
A Sunny Tennessee Home Is Full of Plants and Metal Art
Name: Stephanie Edward, husband, Charlie, and daughter, Eve Location: Leoma, Tennessee Size: 1,800 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned After renting a few places with “character,” my husband, Charlie, and I finally bought our own home three years ago intent on having a place where everything functioned properly for a change and we could paint! It’s been fun making this house a home, and adding a baby into the mix.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 2, 2018
You Can Buy a Giant Shoe Bed For Your Pet That Loves Slippers
How many times have you looked for your slippers and couldn’t find them? For pet owners, there is one place to look first if your slippers go MIA. Your dog or cat might have stolen them and decided to chew on them a little bit. Or maybe your pet isn’t a big chewer, but they do like having something to snuggle with. There have been countless times that we’ve found our pets sleeping on our shoes.
Ana Luisa Suarez
Dec 2, 2018
The $60 Kitchen Rack (from Amazon!) That the Internet’s Obsessed With
Spend enough time looking at kitchen designs, and things start to look familiar. You start to see the same trends and products—KitchenAid stand mixers, pot rails from IKEA, and bright-pink rugs, for example—over and again. Sometimes things become popular because of a dedicated marketing team with a lot of ad dollars, but sometimes it happens on its own because a product is just that useful.
Elizabeth Licata
Dec 2, 2018
If You Have Naughty Cats, You Can Buy This Half Christmas Tree
Now that it is officially December, Christmas trees are going up all over the world. People are pulling their stockings and ornaments out of storage. For cat owners (and parents of little ones), decorating the Christmas tree can be a bit of a nightmare. You never know what ornaments they might like and then break later on. Many cat owners have come home to find their cat sitting inside of their Christmas tree. They are so nimble and small, most cats can find their way easily inside of a tree.
Ana Luisa Suarez
Dec 2, 2018