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This Indoor Gardening System Stacks to Take Up Less Space
With the fall season officially here, some would-be gardeners who missed their chance to flex the ol’ green thumb may be experiencing regrets. Fortunately, there’s no need to wait until next spring to try again. There are a ton of alternate gardening options, and this personalized home garden known as the Verdeat is a pretty cool one.According to its Kickstarter page, Verdeat is a “modular fully automatic gardening system” crafted from environmentally friendly materials.
Kenya Foy
Sep 30, 2019
This $2.8M Storybook Home in Queens Is Straight Out of a Fairytale
Don’t be surprised if this tucked-away neighborhood looks familiar: It played a role in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic “Strangers on a Train.”
Brittany Anas
Sep 30, 2019
Twitter Has a Lot to Say About Greta Thunberg’s Powerful U.N. Climate Speech
“We’ll be watching you,” the 16-year-old climate activists said to world leaders.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Sep 30, 2019
What It Really Means When We Say a Neighborhood Has "Great Schools"
50+ years after the Fair Housing Act was passed, segregation's legacy still fiercely influences public school funding.
Evan Nicole Brown
Sep 30, 2019
I Tried Mindful Breathing for a Week And it Changed How I Feel About My Anxiety
Hoping for better sleep and, as a result, more productive and intentional mornings, I gave the 2:1 ("two-to-one") breathing exercise a try—every night in bed, for an entire week.
Ashley Abramson
Sep 27, 2019
Pottery Barn’s Latest Harry Potter Collection Brings the Hogwarts Holidays to the Muggles
Nobody does holiday decoration like Hogwarts.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Sep 29, 2019
These Disney Parks-Inspired Candles Smell Like the Happiest Place on Earth
That's right — these candles are inspired not just by Disney films or characters, but by the landscape of the Disney parks themselves.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Sep 29, 2019
Target Is Selling a Haunted House for Cats, and It’s Scarily Cute
It's so cute, it instantly sold out online, but it's still available in stores.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Sep 29, 2019
Here’s What Keke Palmer Eats, Drinks and Cleans—Yes, Cleans—on Her Nights In (and She’s Not Sorry for Any of It)
When we asked Keke Palmer to paint the perfect night in, she knew exactly what she would be doing—hanging with Aaliyah and Whitney Houston, among many other things.
Nicoletta Richardson
Sep 29, 2019
5 Surprising Things Real Estate Agents Say They've Seen Displayed In a Bedroom
While real estate agents wish potential buyers could let their freak flags fly, unfortunately that's not the case when people are in open house mode.
Lambeth Hochwald
Sep 29, 2019
The Zebra-Print Wallpaper from ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ Is Now Available in Peel-and-Stick Form
If you’re still captivated by the Royal Tenenbaums aesthetic, it’s not too late to bring it home.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Sep 29, 2019
Before and After: Black Paint Made This Powder Room Feel So Much Warmer
Like many half baths, Jo Char's powder room is tiny and windowless. Logically, she initially went with a light wall color, but all that did was make the room feel "sterile and anemic," she writes.
Alison Goldman
Sep 27, 2019
12 Surprisingly Stylish Ways to Baby-Proof Your Home
Having a baby is already hard work. Finding baby-proofing items that won’t ruin the aesthetic of your home shouldn’t have to be.
Ashley Abramson
Sep 27, 2019
This Adorable Sloth Oil Diffuser Is Ready to Bring You Joy
Calling all sloth lovers, including but not limited to Kristen Bell.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Sep 28, 2019
IKEA Has a New Collection for Pets, So Your Dog Can Have Its Own Mini Couch
There’s even a cat house that fits perfectly inside IKEA’s classic square shelving unit, so you can keep all your favorites — books and cats — in one place.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Sep 28, 2019
4 Countries Where Homeownership Is Way Different Than America
Turns out, the 30-year mortgage is so not the norm.
Brittany Anas
Sep 28, 2019
Before and After: A Cluttered Garage Gets a (Zero-Cost!) Cleanup 35 Years in the Making
Because they had primer and paint on hand that was left over from other projects, these homeowners put a lot of time into their townhome's garage makeover, but no money.
Alison Goldman
Sep 27, 2019
Here Are the Winners of Apartment Therapy’s First-Ever TV Superlatives
We reached out to designers, writers, and influencers to let us know what they’re watching and to award some TV Superlatives to the best and most memorable spaces they’ve seen on current television shows.
Maggie Fremont
Sep 27, 2019
Vanna White’s Former Beverly Hills Mansion Costs More Than a Few Vowels
Plenty of people might want her job but soon, someone will have a shot at claiming Vanna White’s former Beverly Hills mansion as the ultimate prize. Not only does the home come with the reputation of having belonged to the iconic “Wheel of Fortune” letter-turning celeb, it also has one of the heftiest price tags on Realtor.com.
Kenya Foy
Sep 27, 2019
This Architect Has a Warning: Embrace the "Missing Middle" Or Get Priced Out
Why should you have to choose between a single-family or multi-family home?
Dana McMahan
Sep 27, 2019
Kyle Mooney's College Apartment Was Pretty Much an SNL Incubator
Who needs Second City or UCB when you can pay $180 a month to live on Hoover Street?
Liz Steelman
Sep 27, 2019
Before and After: This Upgraded Kitchen Looks About 100 Times Brighter
Myra McKeon's kitchen was, well, totally fine. "The before was functional and by all means great," she writes. "The style of the kitchen would be liked by most, but it just wasn't my particular style."
Alison Goldman
Sep 27, 2019
This Tiny House Is 500 Square Feet of Modern Design
The diminutive residence offers 500 square feet of space, but thanks to its signature cathedral ceilings, space-maximizing design elements and bright interior, the home feels much more spacious than its meager measurements suggest.
Kenya Foy
Sep 27, 2019
53 Positive, Productive Things You Can Do While You’re Watching TV
If you're worried about spending too much sedentary time on the sofa while you're catching up on your latest obsession, here are some ways to integrate some small life improvements to your TV time.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 27, 2019
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This Unique Mid-Century Rental Is Full of Natural Light
Name: Matthew Manupella and Andrew Horan Location: Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DCSize: 1,100 square feetYears lived in: 2Matthew and Andrew weren’t huge fans of mid-century modern architecture before they found their townhouse in Capitol Park in DC’s Southwest Waterfront neighborhood. The development embodies its 1960s origins, with clean lines and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Creative Studio
Sep 27, 2019
6 DIY Rainbow Headboards That Will Make Your Bedroom as Extra as You Are
Last month, we featured a Melbourne apartment tour that won over readers with its rainbow headboard, above. Most fun sleeping spot ever? Or *ever* ever?
Rena Behar
Sep 26, 2019
Before & After: A Narrow, Dated Kitchen Is Now a Sleek, Modern Space Thanks to IKEA Cabinets
One of the most dramatic renovations to the condo is the new modern kitchen; most everything was updated save for the original lighting in the narrow room.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 26, 2019
The 8 Most Useful Things You Can Add to Your Entryway, According to Designers
Depending on where you live, your entryway may be as large as an entire room or as small as the patch of wall next to your front door. But don’t confuse a lack of space with a lack of potential.
Rena Behar
Sep 26, 2019
Why Having a Fireplace Isn't Actually The Dream You Think It Is
It's the classic example of expectation not quite matching up with reality.
Kate Streit
Sep 26, 2019
8 Unexpected Color Combinations That Actually Work Really Well Together
If your home is due for a redesign, and you’re looking to go bold with a color combination that will pop, you could choose a classic pairing that you see everywhere—or you could opt for a wow-worthy and unexpected duo.
Audrey Carleton
Sep 26, 2019
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Before and After: A Bright and Airy Kitchen with an Eye on the Details
When home design blogger Cynthia Harper and her husband bought their home in 2012, they focused on the design features they already loved: the simple mantle and their new front door (which was an all-important element considering their first home’s entrance was through the back). They knew they wanted to renovate the kitchen, which was “clean and well-maintained” but stuck in the ’90s, but they’d have to save up first.
Creative Studio
Sep 26, 2019
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In a World Full of Big-Box Flooring, Here’s How to Find the Right Floor for You
Get this big design decision right.
Creative Studio
Sep 26, 2019
10 Hulu Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts Everyone Should Know
To help take your streaming game to the next level, we did our research and rounded up some of the smartest hacks that Hulu has to offer.
Caroline Biggs
Sep 23, 2019
Try the “Box and Banish” Method to Handle Your Toughest Clutter
September Sweep
We have a simple solution for separating the useful from the hopeful when it comes to your "just in case" clutter.
Taryn Williford
Sep 25, 2019
An Artsy Compact Chicago Mini Loft
Even at just 400 square feet, Jaime's managed to create a chic space that takes advantage of the natural light that it's blessed with, compounded by warm and inviting pieces.
Franke Chung
Sep 26, 2019
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Before and After: An ‘Old and Messy’ Bathroom Becomes a Sleek, New Spa
Aniko‘s tastes are always changing, so when she got the opportunity to update one of the rooms in her house, she was ready for something new. The builder’s grade guest bathroom had “old and messy” flooring and was painted an “awful” green she’d chosen when she moved in eight years before. She couldn’t wait to get started on her vision to turn the room into a spa-like haven.The first order of business was a complete bathroom demo.
Creative Studio
Sep 26, 2019
8 Actually Stylish Reusable Tumblers That Look Nothing Like Your Old Thermos
Eco-friendly and chic!
Sarah Lyon
Sep 25, 2019
Better Sleep Is Just $12 Away with These Amazon-Approved Blackout Panels
Hello, sweet dreams!
Sholeen Damarwala
Sep 25, 2019
This 2020 Color of the Year Is Making Us Blush
While millennial pink mania has died down in some respects, we're all a bit more open to exploring our softer sides.
Tara Bellucci
Sep 25, 2019
7 Overdone Home Trends That Are On the Way Out, According to Real Estate Experts
Shag carpet was all the rage in the 1970s. Wallpaper borders and glass bricks were beloved in the 1980s. Along came the blonde wood in the 1990s. And here's what experts say they expect to go out of style next.
Brittany Anas
Sep 25, 2019
The Definitive Checklist of Everything You Need for Your First Apartment
Everything you need, all in one place.
Nicole Lund
Sep 25, 2019
This Cozy Home (in One of the Coolest Suburbs) Embraces a ‘Poetic vs Perfect’ Design Philosophy
This layered, lived-in, storied family home is full of creative ideas and cozy vibes.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 25, 2019
6 Ways to Fake Architectural Character in a Generic Room
If you're lucky enough to live in a space with brick walls, wooden beams, a gorgeous fireplace, exposed ductwork, or loads of built-in shelving (or a combination of the above), we envy you!
Sarah Lyon
Sep 25, 2019
7 Celebrities You Never Knew Were Roommates
Before they hit it big, they shared a fridge. Celebs, they're just like us!
Megan Johnson
Sep 25, 2019
Before and After: A Standard School Bus Gets a Stylish New Life as a Tiny Home on Wheels
When Brooke Cook came across a school bus converted into a tiny home on Instagram, she was smitten. Almost immediately, she and her husband started searching for a potential bus they could turn into a tiny house of their own.
Ashley Poskin
Sep 25, 2019
You’re Just 20 Minutes Away from a Less-Cluttered Fridge
September Sweep
You could play Bohemian Rhapsody, do the damn chore, and still probably be done in time for headbanging.
Taryn Williford
Sep 25, 2019
I Decorated with Only Zero-Waste Furniture—Here’s How it Changed The Way I Think About My Home
I never liked interior design—until I saw how filling my home with meaningful things reflected my philosophy on my home and the planet.
Stevie Van Horn
Sep 25, 2019
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Shopping for a New Mattress? Here’s What to Look For (and What to Avoid)
Considering we spend a third of our lives sleeping, mattresses should be as comfy and cozy as possible—and somewhere you can feel good about going to sleep at night. But as inviting as most mattresses might seem on the outside, many have hidden health hazards on the inside.While mattresses are regulated to be flame-retardant and meet other safety standards, most are made with materials that aren’t exactly healthy or natural by any means.
Creative Studio
Sep 25, 2019