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Before and After: A Kitchen and Dining Room Reno Honors a Home’s History
"Nice bones." That's how Alison Caporimo and her wife described their New Jersey home the first time they walked through it.
Alison Goldman
Aug 13, 2019
Don’t Let Chip and Jo Near This Untouched 1958 Waco House—Its Turquoise Kitchen Is Perfect As-Is
This stunning mid-century home just landed on the market, and it’s a beautifully-preserved three-bed, two-and-a-half bath house that’ll have any modern design enthusiast grabbing a flight to Texas before you can say “Eames chair.”
Megan Johnson
Aug 13, 2019
When A Rug Isn’t Just a Rug: The Hidden Context Behind Popular Home Decor
Buddha figurines. “Tribal” print blankets. Pillows with faux ikat patterns. Are they culturally appropriative, or are they simply inspired?
Mekita Rivas
Aug 13, 2019
Before and After: This Vintage RV Makeover Is Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen Before
This vintage RV has been torn down, fixed back up, and glittered, dangled, and frocked within an inch of its life.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 13, 2019
Three Things to Splurge On for Your Living Room, And Two Things You Can Save On
They say that money can't buy you love but sometimes, it can buy some great living room style.
Kelsey Mulvey
Aug 13, 2019
6 Products for Avoiding Bed Bugs (and Getting Rid of Them If You Have an Infestation)
Bed bug treatments cost hundreds of dollars, so these products basically pay for themselves.
Jaclyn Turner
Aug 12, 2019
A Montreal Home for a Family of Five Is Fantastically Decorated
Bright colors, textiles, and tons of art fill Joanna Anastasia's Montreal family home.
Lauren Kolyn
Aug 12, 2019
Bobby Berk Says This Is the Home Item You Should Always Splurge On
Interior designer Bobby Berk makes some major transformations on "Queer Eye." But even though the homes go through some huge overhauls on their way to changing their residents’ lives, he has a home tip that will improve your day, and is easy in comparison.
Rebecca Renner
Aug 12, 2019
A Renovated Home in London Is Full of Stunning Color Contrasts
The initial brief was straightforward: bring the interior back to its origins by stripping away the carpets to see what was underneath!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 12, 2019
LEGO Made a Central Perk Set for ‘Friends” 25th Anniversary (and Yes, There’s the Orange Couch)
All of their minifigs are PERFECT.
Kenya Foy
Aug 12, 2019
8 of Our Favorite Bathroom Storage Solutions of All Time
Straight from the AT archives.
Sarah Lyon
Aug 12, 2019
This Obvious (But Genius!) Bed Sheet Storage Tip is the Free Alternative to a Linen Closet
And it works in virtually any space—big or small.
Olivia Muenter
Aug 12, 2019
A Beautifully Boho Rustic Modern Home in Buenos Aires
In this home, building materials are left visible so they can be touched and age gracefully with use.
Federico Paul
Aug 12, 2019
A Mid-Mod Atomic Ranch in Long Beach
These classic mid-century houses were meant to be homes with a garden in every room.
Diana Paulson
Aug 12, 2019
A Relaxed Richmond Home Influenced by Color & Community
Sean and Ashley chose wall colors based on the room's function: a calm blue in the living room, orange in the dining room and turquoise in the office to spark creativity.
Anna Spaller
Aug 12, 2019
A Boho Luxe Brisbane Home
Chloe's home is one of stories.
Hannah Puechmarin
Aug 12, 2019
Pull It Off: Beds in Front of Windows
A Before & After last weekend held an important lesson: Sometimes just rearranging the existing furniture in your space can drastically affect the look of a room. But if your bedroom is extraordinarily small, you might have limited options on where you place your bed. To place a bed in front of a window and make it look more awesome than awkward, peruse these 12 rooms doing it right for inspiration. Ideas to remember when you’re thinking about this simple bedroom rearranging tip: 1.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 12, 2019
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3 Color Palettes for Your Dorm That You and Your Roommate Will Totally Agree On
How to create a dorm room you’ll fall in love with.
Creative Studio
Aug 12, 2019
All About Tole: Chandeliers, Lamps, Sconces & Tables
Do you ever find yourself drawn to something and can’t quite explain why? I would characterize my style as pretty much the opposite of ‘shabby chic’, but for some reason, I just can’t get enough of tole. What is tole, anyway? I will confess my (erstwhile) ignorance and admit that the first time I saw the world tole I thought it was a misspelling of ‘toile’.
Nancy Mitchell
Aug 12, 2019
Could Pantone’s Color of the Year BE Any More of a Friends Throwback?
Must See TV meets COTY
Nora Taylor
Aug 12, 2019
Make*Do*Mend + Drygoods Design in Seattle
Name: Keli Faw, founder of Make*Do*Mend + Drygoods Design Location: Drygoods Design: 5308 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 Years worked in: 2 years Keli Faw, founder of the previously online-only fabric and crafting shop Drygoods Design, graduated into a physical space with the opening of Ballard’s brick and mortar Drygoods Design. Situated behind a coffee shop in an a multi-space building, Faw incorporates two adjacent spaces: the retail shop, and the creative workspace Make*Do*Mend.
Andie Powers
Aug 12, 2019
Thayer Photography Studio Tour
Name: Thayer Allyson Gowdy Business Name: Thayer & Co Location: Bernal Hill, San Francisco Size: 500 sq feet Years in Business: 14 years The studio that Thayer Photography calls home is a great example of form meets function. Walking in, you have no doubt that actual business is conducted here — in fact, they seem ready for anything — and the most utilitarian elements, like the sealed concrete floors and custom plywood cabinets, are also some of the best stylistic elements.
Kim Lucian
Aug 12, 2019
3 Easy Ways to Clean Your White Shoes So They Look Like New
You probably have all the tools and ingredients you need at home in your kitchen cabinets.
Caroline Biggs
Aug 11, 2019
This Is How Much It Costs to Move Out of Your Parent's House
Yeesh! With a price this high, no wonder college graduates are delaying move-in day.
Liz Steelman
Aug 11, 2019
This Startup Will Build an Apartment in Your Backyard—and Split the Profits
You could make around $10,000 a year.
Elizabeth Entenman
Aug 11, 2019
A Scandinavian-Inspired Studio Apartment For Two Was Furnished With Found Objects
All of the furniture in their space was found either on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or just found.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 11, 2019
This Entomologist Has a Travel Warning: Always Put Your Suitcase in the Hotel Bathroom
The reason behind it is simpler than you might think, but it might make your skin crawl.
Kaitlin Stanford
Aug 11, 2019
15 Purple Paint Ideas That Don't Feel Childish
Give your space the royal treatment with one of these hues.
Elizabeth Seward
Aug 10, 2019
You Could Win a Stay at the “Brady Bunch” House in its Original ‘70s Glory
Here's the story ... of a Very Brady Contest.
Elizabeth Entenman
Aug 10, 2019
The Best Living Room Flooring Ideas, According to Interior Designers
From chevron wood to layered rugs, and everything in between, here are seven flooring ideas for your living room.
Caroline Biggs
Aug 10, 2019
A Home in Ireland Masters Mood Lighting and Cool Decor
They describe their Georgian style home in Cork, Ireland, as "Traditional with a moody and dark modern rustic twist."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 10, 2019
Killing Eve’s Set Designer Talks About Creating a Psychopath’s Apartment
Plus, an exclusive behind the scenes clip of the making of Villanelle's apartment.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 10, 2019
Get the Look: Villanelle’s Crumbly Chic Paris Apartment in ‘Killing Eve’
As obsessed as Villanelle is with Eve on "Killing Eve," I am more obsessed with her apartment.
Anita Shriver
Aug 10, 2019
Get The Look: Iron Man/Tony Stark’s Man Cave
You may have drooled along with us at Tony Stark’s dream garage and workshop. Turns out some of the tech is actually quite achievable. Unfortunately we don’t mean the fantastical suit of armor, fanciful interactive 3D user interface, the sports cars, or the kickass space. But there’s plenty of daily tech in use that is quite attainable. Come check out Iron Man’s man cave!Tony Stark’s workspace is a man’s dream realized for the movies.
Jason Yang
Aug 10, 2019
A Textured, Patterned Paradise in Morocco
Name: Nina and Mohamed and their kids, Alima, Maymuna, and Inès Location: Fes, Morocco Size: 500 square meters (5382 square feet) Years lived in: 2 years; Owned Nina, who left Los Angeles a few years ago, found both love and a paradise in Fes. She’s a textile designer, a sourcing consultant and the founder of Artisan Project, and she lives in a fabulous riad in the Old Medina of Fes with her husband, Mohamed—a Fez native, doctor, and Sunday painter—and their kids.
Fabienne Ayina
Aug 9, 2019
The $40 Shower Curtain Four Apartment Therapy Editors All Bought for Their Bathrooms
We didn’t fall for each other at first sight, but rather it was a slow, growing interest over the course of a few blissful months.
Emma Glubiak
Aug 9, 2019
The Everygirl Co-Founder’s Modern Chicago Home
Danielle Moss is a co-founder of the popular blog, The Everygirl. Not surprisingly, her home is a modern, dreamy space.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 9, 2019
A Colorful Home in Mexico Celebrating “Eclectic Maximalism”
Mexican folk art, plants, feathers, vibrant colors, striking DIY projects and more in this amazing rental in Jalisco, Mexico.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 9, 2019
Zayn Malik’s NYC Penthouse Just Hit The Market for $11M
If you have $11 million lying around and are in the market for a penthouse in New York City, look no further than Zayn Malik's sprawling SoHo condo that just hit the market. And if you don't (like the rest of us), you can still peek into Malik's home and see some drool-worthy inspo.
Elizabeth Seward
Aug 9, 2019
10 of the Most Annoying—but Common—Layout Mistakes, Solved
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If you’ve always felt like something was a little off, it might be one of these things. And the good news is it’s totally fixable.
Danielle Blundell
Aug 9, 2019
Clever Ways to Avoid All That Labor-Intensive Taping Before You Paint
While painter's tape promises clean lines, it can come with issues. And, of course, there’s the time requirement: It takes forever to apply.
Dana McMahan
Aug 9, 2019
6 Ways to Talk to Your Kids About What’s Happening in America Right Now
The headlines worsen by the day—ICE raids, mass shootings, families being separated at the border—and, no matter the age, our kids are absorbing the news at a feverish pace.Depending on your family situation and reality, this likely isn’t a brand-new worry or conversation. But given the events of the past week, it might have hit a new level—especially if your children have been privileged enough not to be directly affected until this point.
Lambeth Hochwald
Aug 9, 2019
How Alison Brie From ‘GLOW’ Spends Her Perfect Night In
New episodes of Netflix's "GLOW" premiere on Aug. 9, so we decided to sit down with Alison Brie first and ask how she likes to spend her nights in at home.
Nicoletta Richardson
Aug 9, 2019
4 Major Style Lessons I Learned from Amsterdam
How to bring the Dutch spirit into your design routine.
Samantha Leal
Aug 9, 2019
A Comedian’s UK Home Is Full of Humor, Cacti, and Paintings of Ships
Stasia and Michael have been renovating this garden flat ever since they bought it a year and a half ago AND they've been doing everything themselves.
Viv Yapp
Aug 9, 2019
A 190-Square-Foot Hong Kong Studio Apartment Is Perfect for a Minimal Lifestyle
This tiny studio apartment's style is "minimalist and functional in a small space."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 9, 2019
Someone’s a ‘Sucker’ for Nick Jonas’ Beverly Hills Bachelor Pad
Though it’s a recent build, the home embraces mid-century modern style, while possessing all the modern amenities any bona fide music star like Jonas could desire.
Megan Johnson
Aug 8, 2019
Before and After: A Neglected Home in St. Thomas Is Now an Island Paradise
When Becca and Tim first saw this home in St. Thomas of the US Virgin Islands, the roof was damaged, there were five different types of tile in a 2,000 square foot area, and the whole home had suffered from neglect.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 8, 2019