West Elm Is Offering 20% Off (Almost) Everything—Here Are Four Picks We Spotted Recently in House Tours
West Elm’s Friends and Family sale is currently going on, and (almost) everything is 20 percent off with the code FRIENDS. The promotion excludes items already on sale as well as their bonus deals. The good news, however, is just about anything on their site is a good deal right now. If you’ve been eyeing the perfect platform bed or even sham pillow, now is a good time to bite. But if you’re unsure of what to get, we have four suggestions based on recent house tours.
Mar 19, 2019
I’m Indecisive as Hell, But This Two-Sided Mattress Helps Me Sleep Easy
I don’t know about you, but I am a decidedly indecisive person. There’s no sweeter relief than avoiding decision making all together. Every time my roommate and I decide to grab a drink, we spend more time choosing a bar than we do at the actual bar. And I’m not an impulse shopper, I waiver back and forth for what feels like eternity before landing on a decision.
Mar 19, 2019
Why a Condo Might Actually Be the Answer to My Millennial Home-Buying Woes
I’ve got big dreams to own a Craftsman home one day, with a backyard big enough for a barbecue grill, an inflatable pool, and a big dog. But the median asking price for houses in Los Angeles is a hefty $694,200 and there are no signs of an impending cool down. So is that backyard looking more like a balcony and a shared courtyard with neighbors? Is that house realistically… a condo? A condo (short for condominium) is basically an apartment that you own.
Mar 19, 2019
IKEA’s OFF-WHITE Collab Is So Hype, It’s Already Reselling for 3X the Retail Price (And It’s Not Even Out Yet)
Nearly two years have passed since a certain millennial-focused home design collaboration piqued the interest of young adults everywhere, and now we’ve finally got some more solid news about the arrival of the IKEA x OFF-WHITE collection, the much hyped partnership between the home goods giant and Virgil Abloh, the designer behind the popular fashion label.
Mar 19, 2019
What’s the Difference Between Sateen and Percale Sheets, Anyway?
Why schlep all the way to a store to touch stiff sheet set after stiff sheet set when there are plenty of direct-to-consumer companies who promise high-quality bedding at a fair, affordable price? We’ve already shared the key things to consider when buying sheets online, but there are a few questions that remain. What color or pattern should you choose? And perhaps the more pressing question, which material is the best for you?
Mar 19, 2019
10 Brilliant Ways to Make Your Tiny Kitchen Look and Feel Much Larger
Try these tips on for size.
Mar 19, 2019
A Cozy 500-Square-Foot Home Is Used Efficiently
Name: Amanda and her boyfriend Location: Pacific Heights — San Francisco, California Size: 500 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 years, owned I’m Amanda, an aspiring graphic designer currently attending UC Berkeley Extension’s Professional Program in Graphic Design. I live in Pacific Heights with my boyfriend, John, who works in finance.
Mar 19, 2019
Why We’re Launching a Series Called ‘The New Homesmiths’
It’s our mission to help people feel their most at home—whatever home might look like. The beating heart of that work is visiting real homes every single day across the country (and the world) for moments of inspiration, teaching, and sometimes just pure awe. Every time I edit or read an Apartment Therapy house tour, I’m amazed by the creativity of our community, and how they manage to transform just about any space into one that feels uniquely home.
Mar 19, 2019
Is This Ultra-Affordable 3D-Printed Tiny House the Home of the Future?
In a quiet East Austin neighborhood, newly-constructed homes sit side-by-side with the time-weathered structures in need of a fresh coat of paint, homes where overgrown grass reaches out to touch the cracked sidewalks. But, along with the apparent signs of gentrification, there is also something quite unexpected hiding behind a fenced-in backyard: the first permitted 3D-printed house in the world.
Mar 19, 2019
Before and After: The Best Part of This Stunning Living Room Redo Is a $5 DIY
Vancouver-based Kristina Steinmetz knows her way around a good DIY. Her site, Ich Designer, is filled with clever and sophisticated home projects and IKEA hacks that have surprisingly humble origins and price tags. We recently featured her re-done mudroom, and her latest living room makeover might be even better. Here’s a wider shot, so you can get more of a sense of the whole room. It was in good shape but definitely needed an update.
Mar 19, 2019
Is ‘Work Hard and Be Nice to People’ 2019’s ‘It’ Poster?
It hasn't reached "For Like Ever" status just yet, but we wouldn't be surprised if it does soon.
Mar 19, 2019
Bazaar Daily Finds
Vintage Industrial Baker’s Rack or Rolling Shelf – $850 or best offer – This AMAZING vintage industrial baker’s rack features sturdy metal frame on original metal wheels, completed with a mix of fixed wooden box shelves and a removable wood shelf. Impressive rustic style makes this a functional display or storage space perfect for home or storefront interior. Hip shelving storage in a compact yet practical size! Dimensions: 24.75w 15d 53.75h.
Mar 19, 2019
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