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Before and After: A Pink ’70s Makeover for a Split-Level Family Room
This homeowner took her inspiration from the past, including '70s and '80s-style touches.
Jamie Wiebe
Apr 24, 2019
We Looked Away for a Moment, and IKEA Created the Perfect Organizer
It's so versatile!
Rena Behar
Apr 24, 2019
4 Reasons Why You Should Still Go to Open Houses, Even If You’re Not Looking to Move
These are super useful, real estate agent-approved reasons all happy homeowners should spend time at open houses in their neighborhoods.
Dana McMahan
Apr 24, 2019
Should We All Start Renting Our Furniture?
Here’s what you need to know about the emerging trend.
Kelsey Mulvey
Apr 24, 2019
The 1 Thing Most People Get Wrong About Their Credit Score
"You only have one credit score." True or false?
Brittany Anas
Apr 24, 2019
This Simple Change Makes Your Closet Look Like a Showroom
If your closet closely resembles an upended store at the mall, one simple change creates a sleek space.
Sarah Lyon
Apr 23, 2019
10 Garage Organization Ideas That Will Change Your Life
Garages often require more TLC than the rest of our homes. They’re a dumping ground for failed projects, items you can’t seem to part with, tools, gadgets, cars, and more—and keeping the mess in check can feel impossible.If you’re ready to set aside a weekend to transform your garage space but don’t know where to start, don’t fret. To simplify this space, start with a corner and work your way out.
Anni Irish
Apr 23, 2019
Before and After: A Budget Refresh for a Tiny Patio
This easy makeover proves you don't have to sweat to create an inspired space.
Jamie Wiebe
Apr 23, 2019
You Can Rent The Mysterious Houdini Estate in Hollywood for $1.5K/Night
It sleeps up to 14 people, so you can take the whole crew and escape into a world of glamour and mystery.
Rebecca Renner
Apr 23, 2019
I’ve Officially Become a Sconce Person, and You Can, Too
Renting? Sconces are most likely still a viable option.
Sarah Lyon
Apr 23, 2019
A Solar-Powered Austin House for Two Creatives
This home aims for sustainability in small but impactful ways.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 23, 2019
How Do You Keep from Going Too Far with Your Fixer Upper?
While stuck in the middle may not sound too appealing, it's exactly where you want to be when it comes to real estate.
Dana McMahan
Apr 23, 2019
Moving In Together? Here’s How to Marry Your Styles
Check out tips from these loved-up design duos.
Kelsey Mulvey
Apr 23, 2019
This Stylish 34-Foot Airstream Is a Mobile Home and Quilting Studio
For John Ellis and Laura Preston, living in a 34-foot Airstream means having a different backyard every week or so, meeting new people, and seeing the country.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 23, 2019
Everything Old is New Again! Come to Our Textile Pop-Up with Chairloom in Brooklyn April 27
Apartment Therapy and Chairloom will be together again this Saturday April 27th to jumpstart old reupholstery projects or begin new ones. It’s a Happening: a chance to get together and get inspired. Come meet Chairloom’s Molly Andrews Burke as well as over 20 textile artists for the 2nd annual tent revival.
Maxwell Ryan
Apr 23, 2019
A Professional Organizer Makes a Plain Rental Peaceful and Pretty
One of the ways Anna Eskridge made peace in this home? Donating the TV.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 22, 2019
This Condo Embodies the Minimal Maximalism Trend
Project by: Maureen Stevens Design Location: Downtown Austin, Texas This is a professionally-designed space by Austin-based Maureen Stevens Design—but it’s also a stylish example of one of the more interesting trends in interiors: Minimal maximalism. The designer describes the home in this way: “This space is the ultimate blend of Southwestern style and modern bohemian flair—perfect for hosting friends during a fun-filled weekend downtown.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 22, 2019
Look Inside: A Mid-Century Modern Escape in New Mexico for $787,500
This stylish mid-century modern house is located in the hills overlooking Santa Fe, New Mexico. 912 Stagecoach Road Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico $787,500 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms With a design that mixes earthy and industrial materials with a sizable helping of airy desert hills light, this zen pad would be at home on the most fashionable design Instagram feed. High wood ceilings give rooms a natural touch.
Rebecca Renner
Apr 22, 2019
This Floating Neighborhood in Amsterdam Offers a Sustainable Solution for Crowded Cities
In Amsterdam, a floating neighborhood is being built on a canal. The project is a collaboration between architecture firm Space & Matter and a team of consultants. Known as Schoonschip Amsterdam, this residential area has been in the works since 2010, and the team expects to complete the project in 2020. The floating neighborhood offers a sustainable solution for high-density urban areas (a greener alternative to high rises) as well as low-lying areas that are at risk due to rising sea levels.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Apr 22, 2019
Carpenters Say You’re Not Paying Enough Attention to These 4 Things in Your Home
Carpentry is at the heart of the entire structure of your home, yet chances are, you don’t know much about it.
Kate Streit
Apr 21, 2019
Stretch Your Budget With This Simple Rug Hack
A rug is one of the easiest ways to pull a room together. But what happens when your space simply doesn’t accommodate a regular-sized rug? You could go the custom route. The problem? Having something created specifically for your space will cost you—big time. Or, you could settle for the closest size-match, but potentially wind up with a too-small rug that throws the whole room out of proportion. (Check out this handy guide to find the right size rug.
Brigitt Earley
Apr 21, 2019
You Can Buy a Cookie Cutter With Your Face On It
I am buying this for everyone in my life.
Ana Luisa Suarez
Apr 21, 2019
Rocking Chairs Are So Much More Than the Rickety, Wooden Versions You Find in Thrift Stores
Rocking chairs are having a comeback, and the new fashion-conscious reimagined pieces will make you crave a rocker of your own. You can choose a wicker option to blend in with your Southwestern living room, or a blue velvet rocking chair to add a luxurious touch to a corner. There are tanned leather chairs that feel distinguished, and mid-century-inspired ones that will giving your room a vintage touch.
Marlen Komar
Apr 21, 2019
Where Did the Idea of Easter Baskets Come From, Anyway?
I’m 27 and my mom still gives me an Easter basket every year. When I make it home before zooming off to my cousins’ house for a massive “Greekster” celebration (lamb on the spit and all), my sister (who’s 31) and I are both showered with little surprises in colorful baskets as though we haven’t aged at all. As I’ve gotten older, the presents themselves matter less than the love my mom still puts into them—they’re part of our family history.
Nicoletta Richardson
Apr 21, 2019
Here’s How to Tell If You Need to Declutter Your Schedule
KonMari madness has taken hold of America. Purge your closet! Rid yourself of excess! Dump your bad boyfriends! Diagnosing clutter is easy when you’re being plonked on the head by expired cans of tuna every time you open an overstuffed closet—what’s more difficult to diagnose, however, is schedule clutter.
Meghan Nesmith
Apr 21, 2019
You Can Declare Your Love for Your BFF With This Temporary Tattoo of Their Face
Is your best friend your soulmate, your person, your #1 cheerleader, and everything in between? Of course, they are, as they should be! Best friends are the reason that we get through the tough moments in life. Obviously family and significant others contribute to this, but our BFFs are the people we go to for everything under the sun. If you and your best friend are the textbook definition of obsessed with each other, listen up!
Ana Luisa Suarez
Apr 20, 2019
This Office Chair Will Let You Take a Comfortable Nap at Work
That is if you can hide from your boss while doing so.
Ana Luisa Suarez
Apr 20, 2019
These 4 Things Create a “Perfect” Living Room, According to Real Estate Agents
What, exactly, separates a so-so space from one you'll want to spend every extra minute in?
Lambeth Hochwald
Apr 20, 2019
You Can Rent Sonny and Cher’s Groovy Los Angeles Home for $250/Night
If you and your partner are looking for a quiet getaway with a chic ’70s twist, take a page out of Sonny and Cher’s songbook, and rent their former home on Vrbo. The airy, modern pad is great for a retreat close to the glamorous Hollywood scene. But Sonny and Cher’s classic L.A.
Rebecca Renner
Apr 20, 2019
If You Can Guess the Ending of “Game of Thrones,” You Can Win a Croatian Vacation
Do you enjoy being right? Of course, you do, who doesn’t? If you love to make bets with your friends about the endings of your favorite TV shows and movies, you’re going to want to check this deal out. If you’re a “Game of Thrones” fan, chances are you’ve already put a lot of thought into who will sit on the Iron Throne. Every GoT fan has spent quite a bit of time debating with their friends about who will rule Westeros.
Ana Luisa Suarez
Apr 20, 2019
9 Stylish Dining Rooms That Just Might Convince You to Wallpaper
Wallpaper sometimes gets a bad rap, which makes homeowners and renters alike hesitant to try it. Blame it on grandma’s old petunia living room wallpaper, because the stuff doesn’t always inspire confidence. But wallpaper is now used in more contemporary ways—I promise!—and it’s worth taking the plunge. Especially when it comes to the dining room. Make your entertaining all the more special with a thoughtfully patterned area.
Marlen Komar
Apr 20, 2019
Here’s the Easiest Way to Make a Small Bathroom Feel Enormous
Sometimes a simple fix is all that’s needed to give a room a second life. The little things count most—like giving a room a new coat of paint, changing the drapes, or swapping out the shower curtain. Ta-da: a new vibe. This super-simple hack dramatically changes the look of your bathroom in a matter of minutes: Raising your curtain rod. It helps your bathroom more than you realize, totally changing the look of the room and making you feel like you live in the lap of luxury.
Anni Irish
Apr 19, 2019
Don’t Make These Classic IKEA Shopping Mistakes
IKEA is a wonderland for shoppers on a budget, stuffed with everything you need to outfit your house—from complete kitchen setups to everyday essentials like lint rollers. But pitfalls lurk within that famous maze of showroom displays, and if you’re not smart about the way you shop, all those inexpensive buys can end up costing you a lot of time and stress. (And, once you see the total, money.) Here are some common mistakes to avoid.
Jessica Dodell-Feder
Apr 19, 2019
Before & After: This Thrift Store Coffee Table Gets Secret Storage
Lindsay thought she found a “sturdy, but out-of-style wood coffee table” at her local thrift store—but when she got home, she realized she’d been fooled. The ugly veneer made this piece impossible to restore, paint, or reshape. “At that point, I wanted little to do with the table,” Lindsay says. But she’d already dropped $15, so she decided to figure out some solution.And it’s a good thing she kept trying.
Jamie Wiebe
Apr 19, 2019
Barbra Streisand’s Former Penthouse Is Classic New York, Just Like Her
Got a spare $11.25 million hanging around? Then you can officially hang your hat where Barbra did. Well, if you can get by the co-op board first. Barbra Streisand’s former 3,672-square-foot home on Central Park West has officially hit the market, and the 9-room penthouse is the picture of Manhattan luxury. It’s no wonder that Babs lived here for over 30 years. Designed by the famed architect Emory Roth, the art deco Ardsley building has a prime location on Central Park West.
Megan Johnson
Apr 19, 2019
4 Things You Shouldn’t Skimp on When Buying a Home, According to Real Estate Experts
Trying to save money on these home goods are likely to cost you more over time.
Kate Streit
Apr 19, 2019
These Affordable Accessories Prove Jewel Tones Aren’t Just for Winter
If you thought jewel tones were best reserved for cold weather decor, you are sorely mistaken. Inspired by the natural shades of gemstones, such as amethyst, sapphire, and ruby, jewel-toned homewares are a colorful way to jazz up your space anytime of year. Still not convinced? We rounded up some stylish, jewel-toned decor items at Amazon to prove our point. From an emerald-hued serving tray to a canary yellow accent chair, here’s what we found.
Caroline Biggs
Apr 19, 2019
A Luxe Tequila Barrel Hotel Exists and It’s Surrounded by Agave Fields
If you’re a tequila lover, you might know that the agave-based liquor was first invented in Tequila, Mexico—a short drive away from the country’s second-largest city of Guadalajara. What you might not know (and will probably be excited about) is that there is actually a tequila barrel hotel there that you can stay in, literally on the grounds of a distillery. I was lucky to get a chance to stay there courtesy of the Guadalajara Tourism Board.
Austa Clausen
Apr 19, 2019
Target’s Opalhouse Line Is Officially a Year Old, and Spoiler Alert: We’re Still Obsessed
When Target introduced their Opalhouse line last year it was a surprise departure from the more classic, everyday pieces the store was known for. All of a sudden we were hit with an explosion of texture and color and an array of furnishings that were at once boho chic and maximalist-friendly, and AT’s edit team was immediately hooked. In the words of our Managing Editor, Sarah Yang: “Opalhouse is my personal brand.
Bridget Mallon
Apr 18, 2019
Designer Caitlin Wilson’s Fun, Curated, and Funky First Apartment in Philly
The old unit in Rittenhouse Square came with a banana yellow and black-tiled bathroom and built-ins galore.
Liz Steelman
Apr 18, 2019
Fast Furniture Is Putting 9.7M Tons in Landfills—and These Artists Are Fed Up
Everyone has heard of “fast fashion,” a term used to capture the quick nature of current fashion trends. It also expresses the wasteful elements that come with it, like harm to the environment, and as a result, our well-being. But this rapid turnover of product doesn’t stop at clothing production—the exact reason why two NYC-based artists are pushing awareness for “fast furniture” through their latest, eye-catching art installation.
Nicoletta Richardson
Apr 18, 2019
We Just Found Out Urban Outfitters Sells One-of-a-Kind Vintage Rugs
Shopping vintage can be incredibly rewarding, yet equally as frustrating. Not only can it feel like a treasure hunt to find the perfect vintage piece, but oftentimes quality or style can be lacking. Rugs especially can be difficult to source, although several sites have popped up to meet the demand for authentic, gorgeous vintage rugs. That’s why we were intrigued to learn that genuine vintage rugs were being sold right under our noses on Urban Outfitters.
Nicole Lund
Apr 18, 2019
How Low Can’t You Go: Delta’s Reducing the Recline On Some Seats
When it comes to air travel, it seems as though there are polarizing issues just about everywhere that divide passengers. Do you stand up well before it’s your aisle’s turn to exit or not? Do you prefer the window or not? Do you only travel with a carry-on or not? And, of course, one of the most controversial questions: do you recline or not recline? And moreover, how do you go about reclining when you do?
Elizabeth Seward
Apr 18, 2019
5 Hidden Risks in Your Home Real Estate Agents Know to Watch Out For
​Few experts know the ins and outs of a home's lifespan better than real estate agents.
Lambeth Hochwald
Apr 18, 2019
IKEA Has a New Logo—Can You Spot the Differences?
If you blinked and totally missed the fact that IKEA has a new logo, allow us to bring you up to speed. To the untrained eye, it appears that the new and improved logo isn’t any different from the 1992 original design we’ve grown accustomed to seeing. But upon closer inspection, slight differences between the IKEA logo of the past and present can be detected. Joakim Jerring from Stockholm’s Seventy agency is responsible for the updated look, which addresses multiple issues.
Kenya Foy
Apr 18, 2019
A Close-Knit Family of 6 Shares a Small 675-Square-Foot Home
Name: Jawaria, my husband, and our four children Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Size: 675 square feet Years lived in: 16 years, renting My husband and I came to the U.S. for college and met in Florida. I moved to Pittsburgh for my master’s and my then-friend, now-husband followed suit. The rest of the 16 years are just a slightly elaborate version of that story. I make impulsive decisions and my husband follows along, and now our children are part of the adventure.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 18, 2019
6 Smart Ways Design Pros Refresh Their Homes for Spring
Get the season off to a smooth start with these tips.
Kelsey Mulvey
Apr 18, 2019
Sparrow & Kurt’s Light Filled Home
Name: Kurt, Sparrow and Simon the catLocation: Hoboken, New JerseySize: 950 square feetYears lived in: 2½ Before I became a contributor for Apartment Therapy New York, I wrote in to Good Questions asking for advice on paint colors. I had a funny experience with the question and almost as soon as it was posted online, I started changing my mind about what I wanted to do with the rooms.
Sparrow King
Apr 18, 2019