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Apartment Therapy Archive: Sep 2019

Apartment Therapy Archive - September 2019
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This Travel Journalist’s First ‘Big Girl’ Apartment Is a Cozy, Colorful, Maximalist Mix
This travel journalist's rental contains a hodge podge of items she's collected from her travels, flea markets, and Craigslist.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 21, 2019
One Stool, Three Ways: Shop This Find on Bazaar
Mid Century Thonet Style Cane & Bentwood Stool – $75 – This is a beautifully kept vintage mid century modern bentwood and cane Thonet style stool. Measures 12.5″ L & W and 18″ tall. Can be used as a stool, plant stand or small bedside table. Cane is in great shape with a slight sag in the middle but lots of life yet. Normal wear for the age and has been kept in great shape. – SHIPSFrom Maxwell:Dear Readers, What are you looking for?
Sarah Lyon
Sep 20, 2019
This Playhouse for Kourtney Kardashian’s Kids Is So Chic, Architectural Digest Toured It
If you’re imagining the pile of 2x4s and rusty nails your dad built you back in 90s, think again. Kourtney Kardashian and her ex, Scott Disick, custom designed a playhouse for their three children in Kardashian’s backyard, and this luxe escape is so stunning it could take the cover of Luxury Tiny Homes Magazine. (Which isn’t a thing, but it could be.) Kardashian gave Architectural Digest a look inside the playhouse, which may or may not be nicer than your apartment.
Megan Johnson
Sep 20, 2019
7 Easy Bathroom Upgrades You Can Afford Even on a Piddly Salary
So you want to make over your bathroom without spending a ton of dough? No problem.
Sarah Lyon
Sep 20, 2019
Grab Your Friends and Rent This Private Island For Less Than $200/Person
It sounds exclusive and super posh, but believe it or not, it is totally possible to rent a private island without breaking the bank. The mere thought of this luxe getaway instantly conjures up fuzzy paparazzi photos of celebrities soaking up plenty of sun, sipping fancy drinks and living it up on gorgeous island to which only they have access.
Kenya Foy
Sep 20, 2019
The Big List of Small Space Organizing Ideas & Inspirations
Living in a small space comes with its ups and downs. One thing is for sure: learning to do it right and keep it organized is an art. But once you figure out a system that works for you, it’s like a well oiled machine. If you try to bring your big past life and seamlessly fit it into your smaller lifestyle, you may find yourself in a constant state of disarray and frustration.
Alysha Findley
Sep 20, 2019
5 Living Room Decor Items You Can Pick Up at Anthropologie For Under $100
We’re rounded up our favorite under $100 picks across Anthropologie's offerings to incorporate some boho vibes into your home—without breaking the bank.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Sep 20, 2019
The $26 Amazon Find That Doubled My Bathroom Storage
Show me a person with enough bathroom storage, and I'll show you a liar. Perhaps that's a bit harsh but the point is, many people are dealing with tiny bathrooms and limited storage and could use some smart solutions.
Tara Bellucci
Sep 20, 2019
20 Things in Your Bedroom You Can Declutter in 20 Minutes
It can be all too easy to fall into the trap of using your bedroom like a giant junk drawer.
Taryn Williford
Sep 20, 2019
10 Floor Seating Options for When You Just Don’t Have Room for One More Chair
Finally, there's room for everyone!
Sholeen Damarwala
Sep 20, 2019
12 Surprisingly Effective Ways Even Messy People Can Prevent Clutter
If you struggle with getting rid of clutter, it's important sometimes to switch gears and employ a bit of prevention.
Taryn Williford
Sep 20, 2019
Here’s What’s Coming and Going From Netflix in October 2019
The temps are dropping and the sun is setting sooner, so you might as well embrace the oncoming coziness with a night in. You’ll have a few new things to watch in October, courtesy of Netflix—but be sure to peep what’s leaving before it’s too late. The NSFW animated series about puberty returns for its third season, with a gorgeous cameo from our fave Fab Five—can you believe?
Tara Bellucci
Sep 20, 2019
7 Things Your Neighbors Should Never, Ever Ask You To Do
Yes, good fences make good neighbors—but so do good boundaries.
Brittany Anas
Sep 20, 2019
Before & After: This Closed-Off, Dated NYC Apartment Opens Up
The once-tight quarters included quirky floral (not-in-the-good-way) wallpaper on the bathroom and kitchen ceilings.
Lauren Jones
Sep 20, 2019
You Can Win $1,300 If You Can Watch 13 Stephen King Movies By Halloween
We can all agree that watching 13 movies is a pretty chill way to make some extra cash.
Elizabeth Seward
Sep 20, 2019
A Canadian Townhouse Was DIYed into a Boho Farmhouse Paradise
This home has been a blank canvas to express creative abilities and incorporate many DIY projects.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 20, 2019
Tracey & Rob’s Beach Oasis
Name: Actor & voice over instructor Tracey Hoyt, and medical instrument supplier Rob Marshall Location: The Beach, Toronto, Canada Size: 1,300 square feet. Years lived in: 9 & 6, owned. Perched above a bustling Toronto beach community, Tracey & Rob’s lakeside home is not your average condo. Nine years ago, inspired by the work of Hugh Jacobsen and Howard Backen, Rob transformed a typical condominium box into an airy coastal oasis.
Justice Darragh
Sep 20, 2019
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Visit the New Soho House in Amsterdam
The duke and duchess reportedly attended the founder's birthday.
Megan Johnson
Sep 20, 2019
18 Small, Practical Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Fall
Staying in tune with the change of seasons helps in some small way to feel in sync with the Bigger Picture.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 20, 2019
5 Rules to Help You Streamline Your Sentimental Clutter
Unlike when you’re rifling through the kitchen looking for cookie cutters from Christmas ’09, you shouldn't approach your sentimental clutter searching for things to eliminate.
Taryn Williford
Sep 19, 2019
6 Area Rugs That Will Make Your Space Extra Cozy—and They’re on Sale
Because a room without a rug just feels bare.
Jaclyn Turner
Sep 19, 2019
Target’s Fall Home Collection is Here, And It’s Making Us Want to Break Out Our Sweaters and Frolic in an Apple Orchard
We are now fully in fall mode.
Nicole Lund
Sep 19, 2019
The Home Projects You Should Never DIY, According to Homeowners
Aside from the embarrassment of a disastrous attempt at fixing stuff around the house, performing your own fixes could very well wind up costing your more money than you’d planned on spending.
Kenya Foy
Sep 19, 2019
The 10 Best Before and Afters We’ve Seen So Far This Year
Y’all have been sharing some really fantastic before and afters with us this year, so we wanted to take a sec to highlight a few that stood out as especially brilliant and inspiring.
Ashley Poskin
Sep 19, 2019
Peek Inside Bette Midler’s $50 Million NYC Penthouse For Sale
A palatial residence belonging to an entertainment legend recently hit the market. The Fifth Avenue penthouse belonging to Bette Midler is now up for sale, and much like its owner, the home’s asking price commands center stage.  Listed at $50 million with Brown Harris Stevens, the 7,000-square-foot dwelling atop the Emery Roth-designed building has been home for the performer and her family for the past 20 years.
Kenya Foy
Sep 19, 2019
4 Simple Ways to Create Frank Lloyd Wright-Like Detail in Your Home
His distinctive mid-century style is surprisingly easy to re-create.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 19, 2019
Why It’s OK That I’m Re-Starting My Budget in September
Starting fresh allows me to take stock of exactly where I am right now and to move forward with purpose.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 19, 2019
IKEA’s New Holiday Collection is Cute, Cozy, and Yes, Very Hygge
Are you feeling the pull to stay home and get cozy yet? We may be months away from the holiday season, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get our homes prepared for lowkey hangs and cuddling up with loved ones. And that’s just what IKEA’s new holiday collection is meant for.
Tara Bellucci
Sep 19, 2019
Kanye West’s Former SoHo Home Is On The Market for $4.7 Million
When you’re Kanye, one extravagant SoHo apartment just isn’t enough. And if you’re got $4.7 million to spare, you can score his former luxe two-unit property in SoHo 25, a nine-story red brick building in one of New York’s most coveted neighborhoods.
Megan Johnson
Sep 19, 2019
This Airy Tribeca Apartment Was Redesigned With Sustainability in Mind
Proof eco-friendly and sustainable design is beautiful.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 19, 2019
Stay Safe! These are the Best Security Systems for Renters
Keep your valuables safe with these simple systems.
Sarah Lyon
Sep 19, 2019
Before and After: See This 687 Sq. Ft. Apartment Staged 3 Wildly Different Ways
Can you even believe these are the same apartment unit?
Liz Steelman
Sep 19, 2019
This Colorful Bedroom Has the Most Stylish Solution for Mirrored Closet Doors
What do you do when you have mirrored closet doors that you hate? You lean in, and design the whole room around those mirrors. You go full Miami on their ass.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 19, 2019
Use This List to Declutter Your Kitchen in 20 Minutes
No matter how many cabinets you have, or whether your countertop is better measured in inches or acres, I guarantee that if you've been living in your space for a while, your kitchen storage is full.
Taryn Williford
Sep 18, 2019
Before and After: A Bland Bathroom Goes Bold, Thanks to a Beautiful Black and White Remodel
It took about three weeks and cost around $6,400 to complete this bold black and white bathroom renovation.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 18, 2019
Before and After: An Interior Design Student Upgraded Her Family’s Kitchen from Builder Grade to Beautiful
Suchada Eickemeyer and her husband bought their house in 2016, just as she was beginning interior design school. She knew that she would be able to put her newly-acquired skills to good use in the home's kitchen.
Alison Goldman
Sep 18, 2019
Love Anthro and Urban? Take a Look at These Discounted Items on Bazaar
Astra Starburst Chandelier from Anthropologie – $2,100 or best offer – Lists on Anthropologie for $3128! In excellent used condition, no mars or scratches. Needs a new ceiling cap, which is easily purchased. – BROOKLYNFrom Maxwell:Dear Readers, What are you looking for? Check out our new Bazaar – the best place on the web for vintage designer furnishings and accessories directly from others in our community.
Sarah Lyon
Sep 18, 2019
Before and After: We Dare You to Guess How Inexpensive This UK Kitchen Reno Was
"I wanted a kitchen with an open aspect that I could love, enjoy, and utilize," writes Vicky Flynn of Liverpool. Instead, she had a "dark, gloomy, decrepit space" with a leaky tap and "some interesting shades of brown."
Alison Goldman
Sep 18, 2019
Before and After: You Won’t Recognize This Kitchen After Its Completely DIY Upgrade
Sure, Kalila's 1975 kitchen had been updated a bit with a cooktop, dishwasher, and refrigerator. But overall, it was a wood-filled, windowless room desperately in need of a renovation.
Alison Goldman
Sep 18, 2019
7 Amazon Handmade Decor Finds That’ll Get You Even More Excited for Fall
It's almost here!
Samantha Leal
Sep 18, 2019
Parachute Just Released a Limited Edition Silk Capsule Collection—And Many More New Fall Items
Talk about luxury.
Nicole Lund
Sep 18, 2019
The CT Home Where Philip Roth Wrote “American Pastoral” Is Listed for $3M
This rural property is every writer's and reader's dream.
Elizabeth Seward
Sep 18, 2019
All Modern’s Work from Home Sale Will Upgrade Your Home Office—and Your Productivity
It's OK to do a little shopping during office hours.
Jaclyn Turner
Sep 18, 2019
This Cali-Cool Converted School Bus Sleeps 4—And You Can Rent It
You may have seen it featured in Netflix’s Expedition Happiness, and now's your chance to stay in it.
Ashley Ross
Sep 18, 2019
This 400-Square-Foot Studio Features Clever Budget Decorating Ideas
The decor challenge for this studio was to counter the dark, heavy furnishings within such a small space without having to sacrifice style.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 18, 2019
5 Products Renters Should Always Buy From the Dollar Store
While it can be packed with impulse buys and overpriced items, experts say your neighborhood dollar store is home to some of the best deals renters can find.
Kate Streit
Sep 18, 2019
Target is Making More of an Effort to Support Ethical Shopping—Here’s How
If a big box store is the last place you'd think to look for such a thing, Target might surprise you, as the retailer is making them really simple to identify.
Kenya Foy
Sep 18, 2019
7 Cheeky Bathmats for People Who Can’t Stand a Boring Bathroom
It's nice to be naughty!
Sarah Lyon
Sep 18, 2019