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This Furniture Collection Can Be Built In Minutes, No Tools Needed
It’s a godsend for those who’d rather not exert too much energy by fumbling around with cumbersome tools and assembly instructions.
Kenya Foy
Oct 22, 2019
This Psychology-Focused Renovation is Full of Smart Layout Changes and Clever Storage Hacks
With twenty years of accumulated items, one New York City apartment dweller was ready for a change, starting with some major decluttering.
Lauren Jones
Oct 22, 2019
8 Genius Kitchen Storage Solutions Amazon Shoppers Love—and They’re Under $20
Seriously, these are genius!
Sholeen Damarwala
Oct 22, 2019
You're Spending too Much Money on These Home Decor Items
STYLE
Plus, the one items that's actually worth the splurge.
Sarah Lyon
Oct 22, 2019
You Only Need Two Supplies for This No-Carve Hobnail Pumpkin
This retro look is so chic—and super easy to make yourself.
Brigitt Earley
Oct 22, 2019
How to Create This Year’s Trendiest Pumpkin (No Knife Required)
Happy Terrazzo-ween!
Brigitt Earley
Oct 22, 2019
I Did One Thing Every Day That Scared Me, and Here’s How It Went
Risk Month
With October being risk month, I decided to challenge myself to step out of my oh-so-cozy comfort zone and do one thing that scares me every day for a week.
Anayo Awuzie
Oct 22, 2019
The $8 Secret for Cleaner, Cozier Sweaters—All Winter Long
We talked to a laundry and fabric care expert to get some insight on how exactly we should be washing our favorite cold weather staples.
Olivia Muenter
Oct 22, 2019
Look Inside: This $1.59M W. Hollywood Condo Is Fit for the Glitterati
It even comes with a concierge.
Brittany Anas
Oct 21, 2019
How Sisters Grace and Rebecca Atwood Spend Their Perfect Nights In at Home
We asked each Atwood sister to find out how similar (or different) they really are.
Nicoletta Richardson
Oct 21, 2019
Why You Should Never Put Eggshells Back in the Carton
It may seem convenient, but it's a very bad idea.
Meghan Splawn
Oct 21, 2019
An Australian House Masters Warm, Minimal Modern Style
Interior stylist Gina Ciancio her family designed and built their marvelously modern house four years ago.
Natalie Jeffcott
Oct 21, 2019
4 Easy Ways to Instantly Refresh Your Home for Fall
Thes four tips are like the interior design equivalent to your PSL.
Ann Loynd Burton
Oct 21, 2019
Peek Inside Miranda Kerr’s Light-Filled Malibu Cottage
Supermodel-turned-wellness-tycoon Miranda Kerr and her boyfriend, SnapChat founder Evan Speigel, may call a $12 million, 7,200-square-foot Brentwood estate home. But when they’re not enjoying that palatial estate, they’re hanging out at their 1,700-square-foot oceanfront cottage in Malibu. Kerr and Speigel took The Hollywood Reporter for a tour of their cozy four-bedroom cottage, and it’s enough to fulfill all your beach house dreams.
Megan Johnson
Oct 21, 2019
Class of 2020: How Designer Carmen René Smith Creates “Willy Wonka” Moments
Class of 2020
If you take a look at Carmen René Smith's eclectic, warm, no holds barred design-style, it may not come as a surprise that she attributes a mermaid coffee table as one of her earliest inspirations.
Hannah Baker
Oct 21, 2019
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Shop Fall’s Biggest Trends at Blu Dot’s Annual Sale
If you haven’t already heard, it’s the most wonderful time of the year: Blu Dot’s big annual sale is on and going strong until October 27! With 20 percent off their entire site, it’s the ideal opportunity to hop on some of fall’s biggest trends. While all of Blu Dot’s designs are decidedly modern classics, some are so of-the-moment we couldn’t not call them out.
Tim Minerd
Oct 21, 2019
A 400-Square-Foot Miami Apartment Proves You Can Be a Maximalist Even in a Small Space
It's the perfect little oasis in the middle of the wild and bustling city of Miami.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 21, 2019
Terri & Adam’s Creatively Color-Coordinated Home
Name: Terri Falvey (Advertising copywriter, freelance graphic designer, daydream comedy writer) and Adam Penly (Software engineer, musician, amateur photographer) Location: Albany Park; Chicago, Illinois Size: 1,200+ square feet (townhouse w/ partially finished basement) Years lived in: 1.5 yearsYou know how some couples are simply fun to be around and some homes are simply happy homes?
Julia Brenner
Oct 21, 2019
5 Things in Your Living Room that Are Dirtier Than You Think
Living rooms host so many of what become life's memories. But all that living means lots of people touching things, and spilling things, and sneezing on things...
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 21, 2019
The Top 10 Ways to Make Your Dishwasher Better
Of all the appliances (big or small) in the kitchen, the dishwasher is the one that sparks the most arguments among roommates and families.
Lisa Freedman
Oct 20, 2019
You're 4 Steps Away From the Breakfast Nook of Your Dreams
Give your cozy corner some flair with these easy tips.
Sarah Lyon
Oct 20, 2019
This Townhouse Masters a Moody Scandinavian Look
The dark kitchen might make you rethink all-white appliances.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 20, 2019
The Twice-a-Year Checklist that Will Keep You Safe at Home
Here is a semi-annual of home maintenance tasks to check off, all in one place, to make sure your home is not only clean, but safe.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 20, 2019
Stephen King Is Turning His Iconic Maine Home into a Writers’ Retreat and Archive
Where better to write your horror novel?
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Oct 19, 2019
Why Experts Say You Should Never Use the Bathroom at an Open House
Wait until you get to Starbucks.
Megan Johnson
Oct 19, 2019
Before and After: This DIY Bedroom Redo Didn't Cost Anything—it MADE $60
Talk about a budget upgrade!
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 19, 2019
Crocheting Can Make You Feel Calmer, Happier, and More Focused, According to This Survey
Time to make some granny squares!
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Oct 19, 2019
Here's the Secret to Keeping All That Cane Furniture from Breaking
Three easy rules will keep you from saying goodbye to your favorite chair too soon.
Kelly Dawson
Oct 19, 2019
You Can Buy These Glow-in-the-Dark Succulents at Aldi This Week
The live version of glow-in-the-dark stars.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Oct 19, 2019
A Rental Home’s Tiny Bathroom Shows the Power of a Cheery Shower Curtain
Though her bathroom is quite small, this renter still wanted to give it a fun pop of color and pattern, using an Apartment Therapy favorite shower curtain.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 17, 2019
How To Green Clean Grease From Kitchen Surfaces
Grease is often difficult to remove, especially if you aren't able to clean it right away.
Ashley Poskin
Oct 18, 2019
You Can Stay in One of These Haunted Airbnb Rentals For Just $31
Here are spooky Airbnbs that can be a part that can be your Halloween festivities.
Elizabeth Seward
Oct 18, 2019
Before and After: Black and White Revved up This Blah Brown Kitchen
As this homeowner says, "paint, elbow grease, and lack of fear are my secret weapons!"
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 18, 2019
Closing on a Home Usually Takes Longer than a Month—Here's Why
And here are some tips on how to speed up the process, too.
Gina Vaynshteyn
Oct 18, 2019
West Elm’s Sister Site is the First Place You Should Go for New Lighting
And right now, select lighting is up to 40 percent off.
Nicole Lund
Oct 18, 2019
The Best Halloween Costume for You, According to Your Zodiac Sign
Why not get even more creative and find a costume that aligns with the traits of your zodiac sign?
Brittany Anas
Oct 18, 2019
This Bronx Apartment With a Louvre-Approved Replica Mural Is Somehow Only $325K
The price of $325,000, you can commit to whatever version of perfection that suits you in this stunner that spares no detail.
Sarah Magnuson
Oct 18, 2019
I Took a Risk on a Super Colorful Area Rug for Under $100, and Boy Did It Pay Off
The rug that finally convinced me to add more color to my apartment.
Emma Glubiak
Oct 18, 2019
A Small and Stylish LA Loft Features Smart Space Maximizing Tips
Utilizing empty wall spaces. Investing in a few quality pieces to tie your room together. Esthetician Monique Aquino makes the most of her 600-square-foot rental apartment.
Melanie Rieders
Oct 18, 2019
This Home Has the Cutest Emerald Backsplash and Rug Combo
This family fell in love with this house's 26’ ceilings, open floor plan, and natural light.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 17, 2019
Anthropologie’s Newest Fall Releases Have One Thing in Common: Lots of Velvet (Plus They’re All on Sale!)
Velvet isn't going anywhere, and we're not mad about it.
Jaclyn Turner
Oct 18, 2019
This Tiny 370-Square-Foot Home Is Packed With Brilliant Organizing Ideas
Laurie was diagnosed with ADHD over three years ago and knew a key component to managing her mental health would be the way her home looks, feels, and functions.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 17, 2019
See Why This Kansas City House is Called “The Boozy Bungalow”
Emily's style is eclectic collector with carnival chic/plant lady vibes.
Katie Currid
Oct 17, 2019
Before and After: This Plain Gray Bathroom Went Bright and Bold
One UK couple DIYed the meh away, and might make you want to paint your tub orange.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 17, 2019
You Should Never Ever Put These 9 Kitchen Tools in the Dishwasher
We asked the experts to help us figure out which kitchen tools should always stay clear of the dishwasher.
Caroline Biggs
Oct 17, 2019
Here’s How To Adopt a Retired Police Dog
Working dogs—just like working humans—retire eventually, so where do K9s go when they’re done with their life’s work? Hopefully right into your home.
L. Daniela Alvarez
Oct 17, 2019
Floral Wallpaper and Green Foliage Make This Spanish Rental Shine
Floral wallpaper, a soft color palette, and a row of leafy green pothos plants greet you in this charming rental apartment in Spain.
Alicia Macias
Oct 17, 2019
Class of 2020: How Max Humphrey Transitioned From Punk Rock Musician to Design-Savvy Decorator
Class of 2020
Humphrey's use of ops of color (read: no all-white kitchens), punchy patterns, and a little dose of humor all encompass his modern cosmic Americana style—because, as he explains, design should never be taken too seriously.
Blair Donovan
Oct 17, 2019