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The Best Living Room Lighting Tricks, According to Professional Home Stagers
You'll be surprised what a few well-placed lamps can do to your space.
Kate Streit
Oct 28, 2019
Elijah Wood Is Selling Two Craftsman Bungalows and They’re Precious
It’s not a hobbit house but that’s about the only quality missing from this gorgeous residence Elijah Wood recently put on the market.
Kenya Foy
Oct 28, 2019
‘Work Guilt’ Is Real and It’s Keeping You From Using Your Vacation Days
Almost 44 million employed Americans say that they end up having seven (or more!) paid vacations left at the end of the year.
Gina Vaynshteyn
Oct 28, 2019
Your Cat Is As Loyal to You as a Dog, According to This Study
Doggo devotees are unlikely to relinquish the rights to refer to their furry companions as “man’s best friend,” but a group of Oregon researchers gathered evidence that suggests cats are equally faithful.
Kenya Foy
Oct 28, 2019
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4 Working Designers Share Advice on How to Turn Your Side Interest Into a Career
You have a vision board for every room, an eagle eye for telling Eames knock-offs from the real deal, and strong opinions about painting hardwood floors. But you might not know how to turn your design hobby into a career. If you’ve always dreamed of pursuing your creative passion, now is the time to make it happen.Changing careers might sound daunting, but New York School of Interior Design (NYSID) can help you take the first step and jumpstart your dream career.
Creative Studio
Oct 28, 2019
B&A: This Bungalow Is Unrecognizable Inside AND Out After a Cute Renovation
Remodeling this bungalow was a challenge at times, but it gave Rebecca the opportunity to start over in a place that was truly hers.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 25, 2019
Walmart Has Posted Signs Warning Shoppers of a Nation-Wide Dish Soap Shortage
Don't panic.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Oct 27, 2019
Charmin Has Made a Huge, Three-Pound Toilet Paper Roll Because Its Two-Pound One Just Wasn’t Big Enough
Give the people what they demand?
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Oct 27, 2019
11 Phone Numbers Everyone in the US Should Have Saved In Their Phone
Risk Month
Five minutes is all it takes to make sure you're better equipped to deal with a dilemma.
Caroline Biggs
Oct 27, 2019
How to Decorate Your Rental Walls Without Your Landlord Ever Finding Out
You can put the hammer away! These clever ideas won't leave any holes.
Erin Johnson
Oct 27, 2019
Small and Organized Danish Remodeled Apartment Tour
Blogger and journalist Caroline Sølver renovated this entire Denmark apartment herself, with the help of friends and family.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 27, 2019
5 Things You Should Never Store In Your Lower Kitchen Cabinets
Lower kitchen cabinets are pretty prime real estate.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 27, 2019
5 Home Trends Real Estate Experts Hate Seeing
Plus: the math behind why.
Lambeth Hochwald
Oct 26, 2019
8 Pantry and Fridge Staples I’ll Only Buy from Trader Joe’s
These eight products are the core of my Trader Joe's shopping list, and heaven help me if the company discontinues them.
Danielle Centoni
Oct 26, 2019
Modern Rustic Rental Home Tour
Every item in this artist and Feng Shui interior stylist's home is either sustainable, artisan made, or deeply considered down to the handmade plates, bowls, and mugs.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 26, 2019
A Minimal, Scandinavian-Inspired Studio Is Especially Serene
Émilie and her daughter Brook have shared this 700-square-foot apartment for a year.
Lauren Kolyn
Oct 25, 2019
Minimalism Meets Organic Modern in this Michigan Home
The time spent in this minimal Michigan home-away-from-home no doubt feeds a couple's creative spirits.
Diana Paulson
Oct 25, 2019
5 Places Experts Find Unique, Inexpensive Decor—Beyond Target and IKEA
Thanks to online shopping, you don’t have to hunt down every last estate sale and local boutique to find those affordable and distinctive pieces you crave.
Kate Streit
Oct 25, 2019
5 Life Lessons from Those Who've Moved a Very Long Distance in a Very Short Time
While a short-term move may never be stress-free, there are a handful of things that can prevent the event from feeling completely traumatizing.
Sarah Magnuson
Oct 25, 2019
Before and After: A Mid-Century-Approved Redo for This Damaged Dresser
Tired: Scuffed wood veneer. Wired: This geometric makeover.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 25, 2019
Your Vintage American Girl Dolls Could Be Worth Almost $3,000
Don't toss away these classic dolls just yet.
Jennifer Nied
Oct 25, 2019
How Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Spends Her Perfect Night In at Home
The athlete likes to spend her downtime like any other 19-year-old: eating takeout and binge-watching tv shows with her friends, with a few surprises thrown in.
Nicoletta Richardson
Oct 23, 2019
A Remodeled 1800s Greek Revival Home Is Filled With Antiques, Moody Colors, and Portrait Paintings
An avid antique and art collector renovated this 1828 Greek Revival house in Upstate New York.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 25, 2019
9 Stylish and Space-Saving Home Office Essentials That’ll Get You Organized
And it's all under $100!
Jaclyn Turner
Oct 24, 2019
This Hidden Section of Amazon Has the Most Gorgeous Natural Home Decor (Yes, There’s Rattan!)
Bring a bit of nature into your home with these neutral accent pieces.
Sarah Lyon
Oct 24, 2019
I've Reached the Limit of Renovations Making Financial Sense—But I Can't Stop
I know perfectly well that there's a point when enough is enough and a home becomes functionally obsolete... but I just can't help myself.
Dana McMahan
Oct 24, 2019
Before and After: This Builder-Grade Bathroom's Chic Redo Cost Under $500
A few high-impact, low-cost swaps totally transform this builder-basic bathroom.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 24, 2019
8 Things You’ll Find In Every Horror Film House
In honor of Halloween, we’ve dissected the classics to reveal 8 common horror movie home tropes to make you start sleeping with the night light on.
Jessica Isaac
Oct 24, 2019
Brandi’s Antique-Chic Prewar Brooklyn Apartment
Name: Brandi Ware Location: Crown Heights; Brooklyn, New York Size: Approximately 970 square feet Years lived in: 1.7 years; Rented Born and raised in New York City, and then moving back after several years in Texas, presented Brandi with several unique (and welcome) challenges. The first Brandi would encounter, of course, was New York’s notorious rental market, which is discouraging for even a blue-blooded New Yorker.
Nasozi Kakembo
Oct 24, 2019
3 Living Room Trends That Are Slowly Disappearing From Our Homes
Thank u, next.
Ann Loynd Burton
Oct 24, 2019
Sharon & Phil’s Bright, Modern Western Australian Home
Name: Sharon and Phil Sunderland Location: Perth, Western Australia Size: 300 square metres (3229 square feet) Years lived in: 10 months; Owned It’s apparent from the moment I walk through the front door that this home oozes style and sophistication. Although, the light-washed floorboards, paired with the white walls and the designer furniture and light fixtures, make it hard to believe that a family of five—with three children preschool age and under— live here.
Hayley Kessner
Oct 24, 2019
Class of 2020: How YouTuber Alexandra Gater is Helping Millennials Rethink Design
Class of 2020
One look at Alexandra Gater's YouTube channel and you'll find a special corner of the internet that's packed to the gills with quippy and cheerful Millennial-geared decorating content.
Hannah Baker
Oct 24, 2019
A 500-Square-Foot NYC Home Is So Beautiful—And Filled with Mostly Secondhand Stuff
Most of the items were purchased secondhand or found on the street.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 23, 2019
Ashlae & Thom’s Eclectic Downtown Loft
Name: Ashlae and Thom Location: Denver, Colorado Size: 1,100 sq ft Years lived in: 10 months; Rented Ever thought of what a food blogger’s space would look like if it were crossed with a history buff’s pad?! Well, look no further! In the midst of the hustle and bustle of downtown Denver live food blogger Ashlae and her boyfriend Thom.
Kathryn Bacalis
Oct 24, 2019
Before and After: An Outdated Home Got a Contemporary Remodel
Old cabinets and wall-to-wall carpet in much of the rooms, the interiors were pretty outdated before the renovation.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 24, 2019
Alex’s Stylish Small Home in a Converted Garage
Name: Alex Kennedy Location: Carlton North; Melbourne, Australia Size: 380 square feet Years lived in: Owned for one year Alex’s modern, bright, open plan studio is proof that you can achieve harmonious, functional design in even the smallest spaces. Situated at the back of her Mom’s house, Alex lives in a converted double garage, which takes up no more than 380 feet!
Sophie Timothy
Oct 24, 2019
Santiago’s Modern Nursery That Doubles as a Home Office
Name: Santiago (newborn) Location: Miami, Florida Making room for baby was a bit of a challenge in our 1,000 sq. ft apartment. We not only wanted to welcome our new baby with a cozy nursery, but we also had to incorporate a fully functional working home office for my husband, Carlos Pacheco, CEO of CapturePod. We wanted to create a space with a clean modern vibe with a little edge that Santiago could grow into.
Carrie McBride
Oct 24, 2019
Jared Johnson of Holiday Custom Motorcycles
Name: Jared Johnson Location: Eliot; Portland, Oregon Size: 1,800 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Rented Carefully crafted and thoughtfully designed, Holiday Customs’ distinct aesthetic is the perfect marriage of sleek modern shapes and raw vintage character — all packaged into a ridable work of art. Jared Johnson is the one-man band behind Holiday Custom Motorcycles. After outgrowing his small garage, Jared found a 1800 square foot warehouse in Northeast Portland.
June Bhongjan
Oct 24, 2019
Before and After: A Designer-Approved Paint Trick Transforms This Living Room
It's like night and day... or day and night.
Tess Wilson
Oct 23, 2019
An IKEA Tarot Deck Exists, So We See Easy Gifting in Your Future
Forget the High Priestess or The Chariot. Are you a Poäng chair or an Ektorp sofa?
Megan Johnson
Oct 23, 2019
5 Easy-to-Overlook Things That Can Increase the Value of Your Home
The more appealing a home is on the market to the majority of buyers, the higher price it may fetch.
Megan Johnson
Oct 23, 2019
The Best Things You Can Do to Your Entryway for Under $100
Up the style of this often-overlooked area with these clever, budget-friendly ideas.
Sarah Lyon
Oct 23, 2019
Chip and Joanna Gaines Just Announced the First Show Coming to Their New TV Network
Our favorite home renovating power couple continues to expand their empire, and to the delight of their fandom, Chip and Joanna Gaines’ latest venture will take place on screen.
Kenya Foy
Oct 23, 2019
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This Overlooked Design Element Is the Secret to a Stylish Space
When we think about designing our spaces, it’s easy to get hung up on the obvious elements like color and scale. But there’s another major design element we tend to take for granted even though it has the potential to create a room that feels “alive,” and that’s material. Good materials go a long way, and Industry West‘s creative — and sometimes daring — use of different materials is what makes their pieces feel so stylish, grown-up, and unique.
Creative Studio
Oct 23, 2019
A Small Rental Apartment Has the Cutest DIY Kitchen Bar
This colorful, cozy, natural light-filled rental apartment was made even better thanks to this couple's cute kitchen DIY project.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 22, 2019
One Step You Didn’t Know You Were Skipping When It Comes to New Plants
There’s one critical step you have to take to make sure you’re getting the most out of these classic pots.
K. Astre
Oct 22, 2019
Before and After: A Frumpy Living Room Goes Industrial-Cool
Brick veneer plus DIY art makes for one fresh hangout space.
Tess Wilson
Oct 22, 2019
23 Ways You're Ruining Your Rental Without Even Realizing It
Avoid some of these mistakes and pitfalls and you could win the grand prize jackpot: Your full deposit back!
Brittany Anas
Oct 22, 2019