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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

We Found the Perfect Shoe Rack, and It’s Under $25

It's rocking my world.

Nicole Lund

Sep 30, 2019

Get the Look: A Gorgeous Guesthouse in Florida

How calming and stylish is this Sarasota, Florida, guesthouse? (We'd certainly stay there!). Filled with gorgeous black, white, and lucite pieces along with tons of plants, this sweet space couldn't be better. Get the full tour and then recreate your favorite looks using pieces from Bazaar.

Sarah Lyon

Sep 30, 2019

Everything is 40% Off at Society6—What To Get Based on Your Personality

Life can be a lot. Thankfully, there's art for moments like that!

Sholeen Damarwala

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

This 170-Square-Foot Tiny House Is a Geometric Work of Art—and You Can Buy It on Etsy for $40K

The Mondrian-inspired grid of blue, yellow, red, and white makes it stand out among its natural surroundings in the photos.

Nicoletta Richardson

Sep 30, 2019

It's *That* Time of Year Again: 4 Things That'll Help Prevent the Flu

Reminder: clean your phone right now.

Nicole Lund

Sep 30, 2019

40 Home Projects to Remember to Do, And When to Do Them

There are smaller things we know to do—clear the lint tray, clean the disposal weekly, scrub down the inside of the fridge—but what about all the big stuff, the kind you don’t see every day?

Laura Lambert

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

These Luxe North Pole Pods Will Give You Unobstructed Views of the Northern Lights

The company says the arctic complex will be “the northernmost hotel in the world."

Kenya Foy

Sep 30, 2019

Here Are the Winners of Etsy’s First-Ever Design Awards

Fittingly referred to as “The Etsies,” the online platform’s awards ceremony highlighted six sellers who “truly embody the spirit of Etsy.”

Kenya Foy

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

Winnebago’s First Pop-Top Camper Van Will Comfortably Fit Your Family of Four

The Solis, coming out in 2020, will be one of the first camper vans on the market that provides comfortable sleeping space for four people.

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

Decorating for the Holidays Earlier May Make You Happier, According to Experts

Whether "earlier" means decorating after Thanksgiving or leaving your tree up year-round, it's all up to you.

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

Martha Stewart Has a Hack for Removing Pesky Stickers from New Stuff—And You Already Have Everything You Need

No more scraping away at the stickers with your fingernail; no more half-torn-off stickers spoiling otherwise beloved appliances.

Elisabeth Sherman

Sep 29, 2019

6 Ways To Enjoy Luxury Candles For Less Money, According To Real Candle Lovers

There’s a whole community of people obsessed with candles, wax, and wicks—and all of them have tips and tricks for how to find the very best deals when it comes to candles.

Olivia Muenter

Sep 29, 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

The Best and Worst Places in the U.S. to Live Car-Free, According to CityLab

Not all parts of the U.S. are equally easy to live in without a car.

Mia Nakaji Monnier

Sep 28, 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

5 Rental Tweaks That’ll Feel (Almost) Better Than Therapy

With a little research and creativity, you can make rental upgrades that will totally improve your quality of life at home.

Sarah Lyon

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

Simplify Your New Fall Routine with These 10 10-Minute Projects

Fall is officially here! And while we’re excited that that means cider and pumpkin everything, we also know it can be a hectic time.

Cat Meschia

Sep 28, 2019

This Surprisingly Affordable Amazon Brand Is Giving Us Major Restoration Hardware Vibes

Get that luxurious, cozy look for less!

Jaclyn Turner

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

Anthropologie’s Furniture & Decor Sale Is a Rattan Lover’s Dream

Go natural, or go home.

Mark Marino

Sep 27, 2019

Rent Sofia Vergara’s Beverly Hills Apartment—For $10,200/Month

While we’re guessing she won’t be popping by to help fix a leaky faucet, the opportunity to have the "Modern Family" star as your landlord is actually available.

Megan Johnson

Sep 27, 2019

This Macy’s Sale Has Big Savings on Small Kitchen Solutions

Make room for these fantastic buys!

Jaclyn Turner

Sep 27, 2019

Don’t Miss These Marble Coffee Tables on Bazaar

West Elm Marble Coffee Table – $400 or best offer – Perfect-condition marble coffee table from West Elm with bonus glass topper to protect the marble. Black metal box frame. Separates into 3 pieces for easy transport. $600 retail. – WASHINGTON, DCBlu Dot Large Scamp Marble Top Coffee Table – $300 or best offer – Blu Dot large Scamp coffee table. Solid carrara marble top. Black powder-coated steel frame. Less than a year old. Like new condition.

Sarah Lyon

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

Here’s a Simple Test to Make Sure You’re on the Correct Side of the Bed-Making Debate

Weekend Projects

The most important thing is intention.

Shifrah Combiths

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

6 Marshalls Living Room Finds Under $50 That Will Refresh Your Space for Fall

It’s absolutely perfect timing if you’re currently looking to switch up your summer decor for something more fall-appropriate, Halloween-themed items or autumn accents.

Chelsea Greenwood

Sep 26, 2019