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Use This Weekend to Set Up a Work Station for All Your Outdoor Projects
If your garden to-do list is overgrown, you’re not alone — but you needn’t worry. There’s an easy way to get yourself ready to tackle all your yard projects without spending too much time or money. A gardening station will organize your outdoor storage, contain muddy messes, and save your back and knees from squatting and kneeling. And it’s affordable to stock up on all the supplies you’ll need for it when you know exactly which Walmart basics to buy.
Creative Studio
Jun 21, 2019
A Designer’s Australian Home Is an Explosion of Pink, Plants, and Quirky Decor
And her home studio is like an explosion of pink and sparkles at the end of the dark hallway.
Natalie Jeffcott
Jun 20, 2019
A Storied San Francisco Home That Inspires Style and Spirit
You can Instagram every corner of this San Francisco rental apartment, where every element inspires and tantalizes your senses.
Esteban Cortez
Jun 20, 2019
The 7 Best Decluttering Lessons to Learn from People Who Are Moving
You don’t have to wait until the stressful days before a big move to feel that freedom. Here's how to declutter like you're moving without actually doing it.
Lambeth Hochwald
Jun 20, 2019
The 5 Components That Make Up The Platonic Ideal of a Kitchen
But what separates the "meh" kitchens from the ones you'll actually enjoy cooking dinner in? I tapped real estate experts for their advice.
Lambeth Hochwald
Jun 20, 2019
How to Create a Kokedama to Hang in Your Bathroom
With the rising population of plant parents, it’s no surprise we’re finding Kokedama decorating on porches, chilling on coffee tables, and hanging in showers. Kokedama, roughly translated as “moss ball,” is a minimal form of Japanese gardening that perfectly balances the odd and the beautiful, elevating hanging plants into an art form. That art form happens to be perfect for your bathroom—in the shower, to be specific.
Ashley Poskin
Jun 20, 2019
Glenn Close’s Bedford Hills Estate Is Country House Perfection
Emmy Award-winning actress Glenn Close recently listed her longtime New York residence for $3.6 million. After spending 30 years at the Bedford Hills estate known as Beanfield, Close is looking to sell the property, which served as the backdrop of her daughter’s wedding ceremony just last year. Located just an hour outside of Manhattan, the farmhouse sits on 10.8 acres of tree and meadow-filled space.
Kenya Foy
Jun 20, 2019
How to Decorate Your Home So Everyone Knows You're a Plant Parent
You're totally embracing the plant parent life and don't care who knows it.
Sarah Lyon
Jun 20, 2019
Misty’s Bright and Colorful Cottage!
Name: Misty Adair, husband John, two young sons and dog, LucyLocation: Allandale, Austin, TXSize: 1375 square feetYears lived in: 6 yearsWhen we spotted some photos of Misty’s home in a few of her previous posts here on Apartment Therapy, we knew we needed to get in there for a house tour! A visit to Misty’s house in the Allandale neighborhood doesn’t disappoint.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 20, 2019
5 Surprising Places to Live in the U.S. If You Love National Parks
People living near protected areas like national parks tend to be healthier and wealthier, according to a 2019 Oregon State University study.
Grace Stetson
Jun 20, 2019
Is Terrazzo Officially Over?
Design experts weigh in on the rise (and fall) of the terrazzo trend.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 20, 2019
A Small London Flat’s Garden and Backyard Studio Are So Dreamy
The flat's style is "Eclectic London meets American West."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 20, 2019
If You’re Going to Wear Your Shoes In People’s Homes, At Least Follow These 5 Rules
I don't ask guests to remove their shoes. But!—yes, here's the big but—there are some golden rules.
Dana McMahan
Jun 20, 2019
House Call: Peggy’s White and Light
Name: Peggy Wong of Blue Pool RoadLocation: Downtown Los Angeles, CASize: 800 square feetI met Peggy a couple of months ago at a blogger meet up in Venice. She was introduced to me as a former art director at Martha Stewart and she gave me her card for the company she’s started on her own, Blue Pool Road. When I got home and looked up her work, I was amazed: Light, simple, graphically subdued but in no way boring. Then I saw her house.
Laure Joliet
Jun 19, 2019
How To: Organize A Bulletin Board
Right now, we’re looking at our blank bulletin board. It has one final step (a coat of white spray paint) before its ready to go back in our office. It used to be covered in fabric from IKEA (a busy pattern) but we wanted to go with simpler look for 2009. The previous bits of information on the bulletin board happened to be quite cluttered as well. Everything from inspirational tear-out pages from design magazines to a spare set of car keys were scattered about on our bulletin board.
Beth Zeigler
Jun 19, 2019
Before and After: A Whiteboard Mural Makes This Creative Office an Organized Dream
Brianna printed her custom, watercolor-inspired artwork at Society6 and covered it with three "generous" coats of clear whiteboard paint. After five days of curing, she had her end result—"a giant surface for impromptu brainstorming, writing down weekly and monthly goals, taking notes while pacing on conference calls, or sketching website wireframes."
Jamie Wiebe
Jun 19, 2019
The Little Shack on the Prairie from ‘Fixer Upper’ Could Be Yours
Out of Chip and Joanna Gaines’s massive home overhauls, the “Little Shack on the Prairie” certainly takes the cake for a memorable makeover. The Matsumoto family got the grand “Fixer Upper” treatment in season 4 of the show, transforming an actual wooden shack into a sprawling renovated farmhouse with an industrial flair. And now, the four-bed, two-bath home is on the market for $400,000, realtor.com reports.
Megan Johnson
Jun 19, 2019
The Truth About White Floors
Anna of Door Sixteen‘s beautiful white floors When we were researching the idea of installing white floors as part of our kitchen renovation, we couldn’t find an honest report on what it was like living with them. Are they a nightmare to keep clean or is it much the same as a darker coloured floor? Are damages more noticeable? Someone please just give us an opinion other than “they’re pretty!”.
Jenny Butler
Jun 19, 2019
5 Things You Should Avoid Buying for Your New Home, According to Real Estate Agents
Real estate experts say these five purchases are the ones first-time homebuyers often regret after move-in day.
Kate Streit
Jun 19, 2019
A Design Editor’s Apartment for Her Family of Four Has a Surprising Amount of Affordable Ideas
You bet former House Beautiful magazine editor Sophie Donelson's home is full of clever and affordable design ideas collected from her many years at the helm of top design publications.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 19, 2019
House Tour: Jennifer’s Cool and Kitschy Austin Home!
Name: Jennifer Perkins, owner of the Naughty Secretary Club, and her husband Chris Boehk (also Ella the English Mastiff, Georgie the black cat and Lucy the older pup)Location: Austin, Texas Years lived in: 6 years>> When Jennifer Perkins and her husband Chris moved into this South Austin home six years ago, it was clear it had previously been a rental home for college students, featuring bad paint jobs, gross surfaces and evidence of neon signs.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 19, 2019
We’re a Little Obsessed With Andrea Bocelli’s Dreamy Tuscan Villa
Sometimes, buying a home is a little bit like falling in love. Sometimes, when you know, you know. It was like that for world-renowned opera singer Andrew Bocelli, who settled on this 8,000 square foot Tuscan villa “rather quickly.” “For a choice as important as buying your home, I think we have to call on not only our rationality but also our instinct,” he told Architectural Digest. It’s hard to blame him.
Nancy Mitchell
Jun 19, 2019
The No-Freak Out Guide for How to Handle a Wild Animal in Your Home
Wildlife management experts say, for the most part, you can evict unwanted tenants (also known as "nuisance animals") fairly easily. But don't try to take care of everything yourself (and don't ignore what's happening). Call on the experts for guidance as soon as possible.
Susan Marque
Jun 19, 2019
8 Stylish Windowsill Displays That'll Inspire More Than Just a Green Thumb
These windowsills use more than just flowers to decorate.
Caroline Biggs
Jun 19, 2019
7 Storage Benches Under $200 That Will Instantly Elevate Your Bedroom
Your bed is never fully dressed without a bench.
Sarah Lyon
Jun 19, 2019
5 Strategies You Can Use (Later) to Finally Overcome Your Procrastination
We've all been there. It's pushing dinnertime and you've barely touched the work assignment that's due by end-of-day. Fret not, my fellow procrastinators, there's hope to be had.
Caroline Biggs
Jun 19, 2019
A Minimal and Modern Amsterdam Houseboat Is Dreamy
High ceilings and large windows will make you fall for this floating home hook, line and sinker.
Winkie Visser
Jun 19, 2019
What the Internet is Saying About…Turkish Towels
All good things, all good things.
Taryn Williford
Jun 18, 2019
Why I Hate My New Mini Split Ductless Heating & Cooling System
Rant over.
Dana McMahan
Jun 18, 2019
7 Hidden Costs and Complications of Tiny Houses
Sometimes living small means paying up.
Brigitt Earley
Jun 18, 2019
Here’s How to Remove Something from Your Amazon History
In case you're trying to outsmart a nosy partner, or just want to make sure Amazon understands that cat lady tote was a one-time gag gift.
Caroline Biggs
Jun 18, 2019
Inspiration: Windowsill Garden
We’ve been enviously reading posts from the Northern Hemisphere about the lead up to summer and meanwhile down here in Australia, we’ve just entered winter. It’s getting really cold and frosty so not much is happening in our garden at the moment.
Jenny Butler
Jun 18, 2019
Before and After: A Dated RV is Now a Bright 320-Square-Foot Home to a Family of Four
Once dark and dated, after a modern renovation this home-on-wheels is now light and bright!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 18, 2019
Millennials Didn’t Invent Houseplants
Indoor plants have seen their fair share of sunken living rooms, mall food courts, and midcentury modern. Let’s take a tour through the houseplant bubbles of yore.
Gray Chapman
Jun 18, 2019
Get the Look: Travel-inspired & Contemporary
Kristen and Michael’s historic home in Rhode Island is filled with beautiful items featured in Kristen’s shop, as well as treasures they find on their travels. To get this contemporary and travel-inspired look in your home, check out the sources below, which include some of the fabulous items in Kristen’s well-curated shop. charset="utf-8" src="https://d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net/js/curalate-widget-client-all.prod.min.
Esteban Cortez
Jun 18, 2019
A Chicago Condo Is Modernized, But Its Charm Remains
This Lakeview home needed major renovations, but while the couple wanted to modernize the space, they didn't want to change its architectural charm.
Minette Hand
Jun 18, 2019
A Light & Bright Eclectic Modern Philadelphia Row Home
After buying the house, this couple had a 30-day remodel marathon putting in all new hardwood flooring, painting just about every surface, replacing light fixtures and more.
Carina Romano
Jun 18, 2019
Trying to Sleep on a Plane Is Hard, But This Tiny Packable Travel Blanket Will Make It More Comfortable
At some point, we’ve all tried to make a comfortable resting spot out a tiny airplane seat—a place that simply couldn’t measure up to the coziness of a bed. From using a rolled up jacket as a pillow to turning a long sweater into makeshift comforter, none of these temporary fixes quite compare to this multi-functional travel blanket known as The Layover, a new product currently funding on Kickstarter.
Kenya Foy
Jun 18, 2019
Anna Spiro’s Brisbane Abode
Name: Anna SpiroLocation: Brisbane, AustraliaSize: 2,370 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, ownedOver the past few weeks we’ve been getting a glimpse into some of Australia’s most exciting interior designers’ homes. This week we take a look at Brisbane based interior designer and blogger Anna Spiro’s home.
Jenny Butler
Jun 18, 2019
Netflix Just Announced the ‘Queer Eye’ Season 4 Premiere Date and It Comes Out So Soon
All things just keep getting better, because our favorite Fab Five are returning to Netflix with an all new season of “Queer Eye.” Fresh off a cameo in Taylor Swift’s new music video for You Need to Calm Down, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Tan France, Karamo Brown, and Antoni Porowski will be making a return to your TVs sooner than you might think.
Tara Bellucci
Jun 18, 2019
The One Question All The Smartest Renters Ask Before Moving In
Here's how experts say you can avoid dorm-life flashbacks.
Brittany Anas
Jun 18, 2019
Two Designers Share a Teeny Tiny Scandi-Inspired Barcelona Flat
Veronica and Pol's flat isn't very big, but it is so well organized and decorated with such great taste that when they tell you they work in design, you believe it!
Sandra Rojo
Jun 18, 2019
We Put These Cheaper, Generic Magic Erasers to the Test Against Mighty Mr. Clean
We put the cheaper, generic brand to the test against mighty Mr. Clean, and one came out on top.
Taryn Williford
Jun 18, 2019
Stylish Storage Ideas for Rooms with No Closets
Here's how to make the best of a space with no closet.
Marlen Komar
Jun 18, 2019
6 Things Homeowners Regret Not Knowing Before Buying a Home
Buying a home is stressful. Here's how to make the process a little easier.
Brittany Anas
Jun 18, 2019
A Cleaning Expert Weighs in on the Best, Most Efficient Ways to Vacuum Any Room
If you’re looking to take your vacuum game to the next level—and save a little time—you can certainly employ some strategy.
Ashley Abramson
Jun 18, 2019
Cure Color Shyness: 14 Real-life Fearless Paint Colors to Push Your Style
Feeling daring? Have a paint project planned this weekend and want to find a color that will really get you out of your comfort zone? Painting your walls, architectural elements and furniture bold colors is one of the best ways to add interest and personality in a space, make your home stand out, and make your home look good. We’ve got some gutsy hues from real-life homes to take the fear out of worrying they won’t work (you can see they do!).
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 18, 2019
Make an Offer They Can’t Refuse and You Could Own This House From ‘The Godfather’
Michael Corleone may have been a deeply flawed man, but there’s one thing for sure: he had great taste in real estate. The iconic lead character of 1972’s “The Godfather,” played by Al Pacino, lived in a sprawling Tudor-style home set in Long Island. Now, the stunning property is on the market for  $1.375 million.
Megan Johnson
Jun 18, 2019