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If ‘Mediterranean Minimalism’ Is a Thing, This Dream House in Spain Is It
If you've ever dreamed of making olive oil from your own olive trees outside of a rustic but breathtakingly beautiful house in the Spanish countryside, well boy is this tour for you.
Lula Poggi
Jun 18, 2019
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Before & After: A Dining Room That Proves Pink Can Do Anything
Marichelle runs an eclectic lifestyle shop, Meus, in Maplewood, NJ—recently named one of Apartment Therapy’s Coolest Suburbs in America—so, yeah, her home is stylish. But Marichelle is also a mom of three, which means she’s concerned with much more than aesthetics: Everything in her home is chic and sturdy, as ready for neighborhood happy hours as after-school art projects. That goes double for the dining room.
Creative Studio
Jun 18, 2019
Remember the #10YearChallenge? Here Are the Paint Colors to Match Your Old Selfie
Do you remember the #10YearChallenge that was going around earlier this year? The “challenge” asked that people post a photo of themselves from 2009 next to a photo of themselves in 2019. It was a cute way to reflect and mock our tastes from a decade prior. Then it divulged into one meme after another and honestly, some of them were downright brilliant. Well, the challenge has shape-shifted away from memes.
Elizabeth Seward
Jun 18, 2019
This Instagrammer’s 500-Square-Foot Apartment Has All Kinds of Smart Small Space Ideas
Professional Instagrammer Patrick Janelle's living room is full of smart small space furnishing ideas and inspiration.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 18, 2019
A Colorful “Tongue-in-Chic” San Francisco Apartment
The number one rule is there are no rules!
Esteban Cortez
Jun 18, 2019
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Bring Your Summer Vibe Home All Season Long
The first step toward living your perfect summer is knowing who you are and what makes you happiest—and the first stop is Target, where fun is always easy to find.
Creative Studio
Jun 17, 2019
The Early Aughts Dorm Rooms You Wanted to Hang Out In
They weren't realistic, but they were cool.
Ali Kelley
Jun 17, 2019
How Many Iconic Pieces Can You Spot in the Design Within Reach CEO’s Home?
John Edelman, who recently stepped down from his role as CEO of Design Within Reach, is also stepping away from his longtime home. Edelman’s luxurious home in the Connecticut suburb of Ridgefield just hit the market for the first time ever, but it’s not the price tag of your usual starter home. This modern beauty will cost you a whopping $3.395 million.
Megan Johnson
Jun 17, 2019
MTV’s New ‘Daria’ Spinoff Was Announced—and More Could Be on the Way
Last summer, MTV hinted that they were interested in more stories from the Daria universe, and now we know what’s finally coming: A spin-off about Jodie Landon, Daria’s best friend, who will be voiced by “Black-ish’s” Tracee Ellis Ross. “Jodie” will take place years after high school and will follow the title character’s career at a start-up.
Meryl Williams
Jun 17, 2019
Look Inside: A Sunny $1M California Bungalow With a Must-See Forest Green Kitchen
Get your Pinterest boards ready. This home will please any design lover.
Anne Roderique-Jones
Jun 17, 2019
5 Ways You’re Arranging Your Wall Art Wrong
We asked a few art aficionados for advice on how not to hang up wall art at home, and here’s what they had to say.
Caroline Biggs
Jun 17, 2019
This Creative Melbourne Home Has the Most Envy-Inducing Collection of Colorful Art
This home is an utter treasure trove of art and objects collected over time.
Natalie Jeffcott
Jun 17, 2019
These Easy Changes Will Make Your Shower Feel Downright Palatial
Some crafty renovation moves and other tricks that'll make a tiny shower or tub seem double its size.
Jessica Dodell-Feder
Jun 17, 2019
7 Ways to Make Your Musical Instruments Feel Like an Intentional Part of Your Design Scheme
It's easy to incorporate instruments into your home styling so that they remain 100 percent functional, while still reflecting your tastes and complementing a room's existing color scheme.
Sarah Lyon
Jun 17, 2019
7 Converted Churches on Airbnb That Will Stun You With Historic Charm
There’s something particularly gorgeous about a church that has been renovated and transformed into a residence. I’m charmed enough by the aesthetic that I long fantasized of purchasing a church instead of a traditional home and turning it into the spacious, high-ceiling-ed, reverb-heavy house of my dreams. When I was house-hunting for the first time about three years ago, I kept this in mind.
Elizabeth Seward
Jun 17, 2019
7 Things I Learned During My First Week as a Professional Organizer
I thought I was an all-star organizer, but my first week working with a luxury organizing company showed me that there is always room for improvement.
Erin Johnson
Jun 17, 2019
A Celebrated New Orleans Chef’s Charming Creole Cottage
Entertaining is in this couple's DNA, and it's what inspired their home's renovation a year ago.
Jacqueline Marque
Jun 16, 2019
Night Sky “Galaxy” Flowers Will Make Your Yard Feel Out of This World
Here’s how to grow your own.
Elizabeth Entenman
Jun 16, 2019
Now You Can Rent Reese Witherspoon’s “Big Little Lies” Beach House
Live like the Monterey Five for a night.
Elizabeth Entenman
Jun 16, 2019
The New Kitchen: 5 Top Trends
The look of the kitchen is changing — already granite countertops and dark wood cabinets are starting to look a little late 90s. If you’re thinking of renovating or building a house (or just like looking!), here are five of the top trends for modern kitchens. And the best part? Some of these are things you can do right now, without spending much money at all. White and WoodIt’s modern, but warm — the best of both worlds.
Nancy Mitchell
Jun 16, 2019
A Colorful & Eclectic Buenos Aires Rental For Two Art Lovers
Because sticking to just one style can make your home feel inauthentic.
Federico Paul
Jun 16, 2019
An “Ever Evolving” Classically Modern Reno
The ten-foot ceilings, original pocket doors, exposed brick, and amazing natural light make this 1900s charmer simply irresistible.
Kathryn Bacalis
Jun 16, 2019
Charlie and Tommy’s Haven of Curated Classics
Name: Charlie and Tommy, working toward their certifications in interior design and architecture, respectively Location: Edgewater; Cleveland, Ohio Size: 1,000 square feet Years lived in: 2 months; Rented Walking into Charlie and Tommy’s polished-yet-oh-so-cozy Cleveland home, you would never know that this was their first place together, let alone the first “adult” apartment for them both.
Alexis Buryk
Jun 16, 2019
Stop Doing These 10 Things That Are Dragging Your Home’s Sophistication Down
Because we’re not living Pinterest boards and no one gets it right 100 percent of the time, I think we all have certain aspects of home decor and housekeeping that we ace, and other aspects that we struggle to get a handle on. I know I do. Here are 10 common issues that may be diminishing your home’s sophistication along with some easy tweaks to help you self-correct. Rumpled sheets look, well, rumpled.
Julia Brenner
Jun 16, 2019
Modern Farmhouse Vibes in a Historic Home in Pennsylvania
An adventurous family remodeled this 115-year-old Victorian house to have comfy, modern farmhouse vibes. And they did most of the work themselves!
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 16, 2019
Why Real Estate Agents Are Warning Homeowners About 'Blooper Rooms'
If your house has been lingering on the market, the reason it hasn't sold may have nothing to do with price or location.
Lambeth Hochwald
Jun 16, 2019
5 Must-Have Laundry Room Features, According to Real Estate Agents
Aside from “washer and dryer included,” what else should homebuyers keep in mind when it comes to this functional space? Here's what experts say.
Brittany Anas
Jun 16, 2019
8 Designers Reveal the Secrets to a Grown-Up Space
Here are the moments when these eight designers knew their environments had leveled up.
Rena Behar
Jun 16, 2019
Risa & Nick’s Modern Architectural Rehab
Name: Risa Boyer Leritz, Nick Leritz, their 3-year-old daughter Harper, and two catsLocation: Alameda — Portland, OregonSize: 1720 square feetYears lived in: 2.5 — ownedThe process of buying a house is already tough on the nerves, let alone going into escrow on a serious fixer-upper — sight unseen — in a city almost 1,000 miles away from home.
Sarah Rainwater
Jun 16, 2019
The Best Home Advice We’ve Ever Gotten From Our Dads
We asked Apartment Therapy staffers for the best home tips they've ever gotten from dear old dad (and other father figures in their lives).
Tara Bellucci
Jun 14, 2019
This Home’s Sunroom Is Marvelous and a Must-See
They installed new hardwood flooring, totally renovated the kitchen, painted every wall and ceiling, and completely renovated this '50s Spokane house.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 16, 2019
8 Quick and Easy Cleaning & Laundry Tips that Airbnb Hosts Swear By
Those of us who survive and thrive in this world of letting strangers tell the internet how tidy we are have learned some mad skills when it comes to cleaning and laundry.
Dana McMahan
Jun 16, 2019
Cat Lovers Share a “Garage Sale” Comfy Chic Portland Home
These self-proclaimed "crazy cat people" joke that their biggest home challenge is "remembering that we don't actually own it." Click for the DIY kitty porch.
Heather Keeling
Jun 16, 2019
Katherine & Jem’s Humboldt Park Bazaar Apartment
Name: Katherine Raz and Jem HiltonLocation: Humboldt Park — Chicago, IllinoisSize: 750 square feetYears lived in: 6 months — rentedThe last time we took a tour of Katherine and Jem’s home they were in a 900 square foot three bedroom apartment in the Albany Park neighborhood. The couple has since downsized to a smaller two bedroom and shifted to the Humboldt Park neighborhood and I followed right behind to get an updated house tour.
Jason Loper
Jun 15, 2019
The 5 Most Important Home Maintenance Tasks You’re Forgetting to Do, According to Home Inspectors
Professional home inspectors see what goes wrong in maintaining a home. Here, the half-dozen tasks and missteps they say homeowners often make when it comes to home maintenance 101.
Brittany Anas
Jun 15, 2019
Etsy’s Harry Potter Mandrakes Will Make You Feel Like a Herbology Wizard
Do you know what a mandrake is? If you’re a botany enthusiast, you probably do. However, if your plant knowledge ends right around “dandelion” and “ivy,” you may not know. It’s a hearty root, but it’s also different from other growing thingamajigs in that it…kind of looks like a human. And if you’re a fan of Harry Potter franchise, you know this more than anyone as to how alive they can seem.
Elizabeth Seward
Jun 14, 2019
Here’s How to Get Rid of Termites (Hint: You’re Probably Not DIY-ing This Gross Job)
If you think you have termites, don’t skip straight to burning down your house for the insurance money. Take these steps before resorting to fire.
Rena Behar
Jun 15, 2019
Why Real Estate Experts Will Always Recommend Painting Your Home Off-White
It might seem like those House Hunters are being willfully obtuse for refusing to see beyond paint color. But in the real world, paint color does have an effect on homebuyers, albeit a more subtle one.
Marshall Bright
Jun 15, 2019
A Reverse To-Do List Is the Smartest Way to Reach Your Big Decluttering Goals
Reverse to-do lists begin at the end of the day. Here are three rules to keep in mind as you're writing one.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 15, 2019
How, Exactly, Do You Get In This Skyscraper Infinity Pool?
‘Tis the season to take a dip in cool water or lay out with a drink in hand if only for the sole purpose of putting your super cute swimsuit on display. Yes, we’re talking about pool season, which for many, is one of the most anticipated activities during this sweltering time of year.  One place steel-nerved people will be clamoring to go for a swim in the future is this mind-boggling 360-degree pool infinity pool that’s set to be constructed on top of a London skyscraper.
Kenya Foy
Jun 15, 2019
A 208-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio Apartment Feels Much Bigger
Alyssa Greenberg lives in this teeny 208-square-foot Crown Heights studio apartment.
Chinasa Cooper
Jun 15, 2019
Here Are the Cheapest Weekends to Travel in Summer 2019
Although the official start date of summer isn’t until June 21, the hot seasonal vibes are well under way! And with the thoughts of summer comes thoughts of vacationing, which is probably why you clicked on this article. In reality, though, most of can’t just jet off to our dream destination without a care as to how much it would cost. That’s why we decided to search for the cheapest weekends to travel this summer, plus where you should be jetting off to for said cheap price.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jun 14, 2019
6 Houseplants That Are a Little Weird, but You’ll Want To Have Anyway
These unusual plants are shooting to the top of our “must-have” list and gaining traction among collectors and plant parents.
Molly Williams
Jun 14, 2019
Polka Dots and Hot Pink Help Make This Tiny Studio Quirky Chic
Carrie, a Beauty Editor at POPSUGAR, has had nine addresses in the past eight years. But this teeny studio apartment on the UES is a stylish keeper.
Chinasa Cooper
Jun 14, 2019
Writer Ashley C. Ford’s Home is Full of Hulk Paraphernalia, Black Girl Magic, and ‘Cute’ Piles
If anyone is worthy of the line "this person needs no introduction..." it's writer Ashley C. Ford.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 14, 2019
This Frank Lloyd Wright Home Was Deconstructed In Minnesota And Rebuilt In Pennsylvania
The aesthetic that Frank Lloyd Wright’s innovative architecture evokes is a pleasing one. It speaks to tasteful design that stands out immediately from the rest without compromising its function. But no amount of Wright adoration had us ready for the news that his Minnesota Mäntylä house, also known as the Lindholm house, would be dismantled and moved in its entirety to Pennsylvania.
Elizabeth Seward
Jun 14, 2019
This Art Deco Bathroom in ‘Fleabag’ Is Almost as Sexy as Hot Priest—Here’s How to Get the Look
If for some reason you haven’t yet binged all of “Fleabag,” get yourself to Amazon Prime immediately and dig in. Overflowing with dark humor and darker drama, it felt appropriate to focus on the dark and moody restaurant bathroom where season 2 opens. Our protagonist is wiping blood from her face, staring into a show stopping art deco style mirror.
Anita Shriver
Jun 13, 2019
Dinnerware Sets Have Become Instagram's Latest It Accessory
People are buying dinnerware, plates, and bowls specifically for (and from) Instagram.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 14, 2019