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The Latest: 2019

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Vivian & Leonard’s Converted Loft in Oakland
Name: Vivian and Leonard Location: West Oakland; Oakland, California Size: 1,100 square feet Years lived in: Leonard since August 2010, Vivian since December 2011; Rented Though Leonard was living in their West Oakland loft before Vivian, the two have managed to successfully bring in both of their personalities to create a rustic and organic space.
Esteban Cortez
Dec 19, 2019
Carly & Scott’s Colorful Collected Apartment
Name: Scott Henderson & Carly Sciacqua Location: Central Richmond District; San Francisco, California Size: 1,000 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Rented The newly engaged (congrats!) couple’s home is the perfect example of a successful collaboration. With Scott’s background working on architectural projects and Carly’s colorful sensibility, the space is well planned and perfectly accentuated with pops of color, quirk and personality.
Kim Lucian
Dec 19, 2019
Rena’s Global Eclectic San Francisco Apartment
Today’s tour is the second in a collaborative series curated by Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason of Aphrochic for Apartment Therapy. They handpicked homes from around the world to share that capture the culture and style that they celebrate in their book, Remix: Decorating with Culture, Objects, and Soul.
Stephanie Strickland
Dec 19, 2019
Kevin & Emily’s East Bay Sanctuary
Name: Kevin and Emily Location: Adam’s Point; Oakland, California Size: 650 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 years; rented If Kevin and Emily had to describe their apartment in one word, they’d say it’s “thoughtful.” As soon as you step into their 650 square foot apartment—located just two blocks from Oakland’s beautiful Lake Merritt—you can see their careful cultivation of a unique decorative style.
Esteban Cortez
Dec 19, 2019
Ashley’s Soft Industrial Artist Loft
Name: Ashley Jones, Co-owner & Co-founder of DimePiece LA Location: Downtown Fashion District, Los Angeles, California Size: 1,800 square feet Years lived in: 6 months; rented The first House Tour I ever contributed to Apartment Therapy, four years ago, was Ashley’s 500 square foot studio in Miracle Mile. She had a budding new fashion company and was working hard to get her brand off the ground.
Bethany Nauert
Dec 19, 2019
Leslie and Jake’s “Street Cred Granny” Style in LA
Name: Leslie Landis, Jake Martinez and dog Raincheck Landis-Martinez Location: MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, California Size: 800 square feet (We joke it’s our “mini mansion”) Years Lived In: 1 year; rented Last time we went home with Leslie, she was living in a teeny tiny studio apartment in Silver Lake. Since then her old landlord bought her out of her old place and she’s moved in with Jake into a two-story chateau-like apartment.
Bethany Nauert
Dec 19, 2019
Jamie’s Wild Blue Yonder
Name: Jamie Bayer Location: Avondale; Chicago, Illinois Size: 1,100 square feet Years lived in: 1 year; rented If there’s one word to describe Jamie’s apartment, it’s fun. Bright colors, vintage glassware, crafts, collections, and quirk — Jamie knows what she loves, and she has no fear in building her home around it. When I saw Jamie’s recent house call, I was practically drooling, and I knew that I had to see her space in person.
Carolyn Purnell
Dec 19, 2019
Ross’s Greenwich Village Home
Name: Ross Weiner Location: Greenwich Village, New York, New York Size: 700 Square Feet Years lived in: 1 year; Owned With a love of the arts and a strong sense of style, Ross went about turning a bare studio apartment into a one bedroom home with charm to spare.
Liana Hayles Newton
Dec 19, 2019
Masha & Colin’s Worldly Abode
Name: Masha D’yans and Colin Mulligan Location: Highland Longwood — Los Angeles, California Size: 1,412 square feet Years lived in: 1 year; Owned Masha, originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, and Colin, originally from St. Louis, have been married for just over one year, in which time they’ve created a beautiful and unique home full of international curiosities.
Andie Powers
Dec 19, 2019
Bernadette’s Cool, Colorful & Contemporary Austin Home
Name: Bernadette Location: Austin, Texas Size: 2100 square feet Years lived in: Owned for 10 1/2 years Filled with sleek modern furniture, bold wall paint colors and a fun collection of art gathered over the years, Bernadette’s style is cool, contemporary and inspiring. You feel a peaceful calm wash over you as you explore the colorful art on her walls or enjoy the natural light that pours in from ample windows.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
Advice for Creating a Home That Reflects Your Personality
Take a real long, careful look around your home. Does it look like “you”? Does it reflect your personality? If it doesn’t — if friends are often surprised when they visit your home — you might consider some of the advice from this week’s gorgeous house tours. “I always tell people to make sure their room has personality and reflects themselves. I’ve seen many homes where you get no sense of the people who live there.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
Mike’s Cabinet of Curiosities
Name: Michael James Schneider, author and creator of BLCKSMTH Location: Irvington Neighborhood; Portland, Oregon Size: 950 square feet Years lived in: 3 months; Rented We met Mike back in August of 2012, when he was living in a stylish bachelor pad in Koreatown, Los Angeles. Fast forward a year and a half, and Mike has left sunny Los Angeles for the rainy Pacific Northwest, and now resides in Portland, Oregon.
Andie Powers
Dec 19, 2019
A (Seemingly) Counterintuitive Trick That’s a Must for Small Spaces
It may seem counterintuitive, but it works!
Katie Holdefehr
Dec 19, 2019
Margaret Elizabeth Jewelry Studio Tour
Name: Meg Shackleton of Margaret Elizabeth Jewelry Location: Union Street; San Francisco, California Size: 750 square feet Years in business: 7 years When you step into the studio of Margaret Elizabeth Jewelry you are taken by the similarities in style between the jewelry line and the space where it is created. Metallics with pops of color and plenty of texture set the tone in this studio workspace and showroom.
Kim Lucian
Dec 19, 2019
Krzysztof’s Modern Deco-Inspired Home
Name: Krzysztof Palacz Location: Buena Vista, San Francisco Size: 880 square feet Years lived in: 3 years; Owned House tour veteran Christopher Reynolds tipped me off about his friend Krzysztof’s San Francisco apartment. Since I trust Christopher’s eye, I didn’t ask for many details, and showed up site unseen with tripod in tow. Krzysztof first had me at the Cherner chairs, a modern classic I’ve been coveting since design school.
Theresa Gonzalez
Dec 19, 2019
This Celeb Has 36 Christmas Trees in Her House
She has enough space for three dozen trees. Imagine!
Danielle Blundell
Dec 19, 2019
I Just Discovered a Better, Faster Way to Return Purchases to Amazon
The days of having to track down a printer or packing tape are over, just in time for the holidays.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 19, 2019
This Man Has Built Over 3,000 Birdhouses to Honor His Late Wife
The bluebird—a symbol of joy and happiness in various cultures—was Pat’s favorite.
Kenya Foy
Dec 19, 2019
A 650-Square-Foot Charlotte Apartment Fits A Lot of Glam in a Small Space
There are cute plant display ideas in her bathroom, too!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 19, 2019
These Prefab Homes Were Designed for Victims of California Wildfires
The modular units are being offered as a protective option, thanks to a design that helps them to resist wildfires.
Kenya Foy
Dec 19, 2019
Want to See the New Letter Board? Look Down at Your Feet
Tile mats are about to take over your Instagram.
Sarah Lyon
Dec 19, 2019
10 Last-Minute Gifts You Can Still Order on Amazon
Thanks again, Amazon Prime.
Jaclyn Turner
Dec 18, 2019
How To Make Your Own Reusable Food Wrap
Sorry Costco, but I don't buy Saran Wrap in bulk anymore.
Edith Zimmerman
Dec 18, 2019
Before and After: The 12 Best Kitchen Redos We Saw in 2019
Looking to cook up some style in your own home? Get inspired by our favorite kitchen redos of the year.
Brigitt Earley
Dec 18, 2019
Here’s Why I Sent a Solo Holiday Photo Card This Year (And Why You Should, Too)
You don't need kids or puppies to cash in on the convenience of holiday photo cards.
Gabrielle Porcaro
Dec 18, 2019
10 Budget-Friendly Bathroom Buys That Will Make Your Small Space Work Harder
Without breaking the bank.
Danielle Blundell
Dec 18, 2019
This Sears Kit House Has Original Vintage Charm and Was Decorated on a Budget
The house still has much of its 100-year-old character including original wood floors, coffered ceilings, and the original windows.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 17, 2019
This Australian Floating Villa Is a Dreamy Luxe Escape
Staying at this villa can be the kind of vacation you want it to be.
Ashley Ross
Dec 18, 2019
How to Grow and Care for Paperwhites (and Make It Spring Year-Round)
Yes, you can grow bulbs inside! Here's how.
Molly Williams
Dec 18, 2019
The Big Kitchen Trends We’ll Keep Seeing in 2019
These aren't going anywhere.
Brigitt Earley
Dec 18, 2019
You've Probably Been Smelling Candles Wrong—Here's How to Do it the Right Way
You're welcome.
Danielle Blundell
Dec 17, 2019
Finally, the Best Decorating Ideas for Your Studio Apartment
Turns out, your small space can be pretty AND practical.
Sarah Lyon
Dec 18, 2019
B&A: A Dated Kitchen's Remodel Not Only Saves Its Vintage Charm, It Improves It
This 1924 brick bungalow is old and has character, and needed just a little work to fix it up. The kitchen remodel is a gorgeous improvement that keeps the vintage charm.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 17, 2019
Why You Should Save Pre-Paid Gift Cards Even After You Spend Them
...even after you spend them.
Caroline Biggs
Dec 17, 2019
I Tried “Home Comforts”ʼ Popular Red Wine Stain Removal Method to See If It’s Worth the Hype
Cleaning Showdown
It involved hardly any hands-on time at all, and that is the way I like to work: set it and forget it.
Ashley Poskin
Dec 18, 2019
We Tested 3 Popular Red Wine Stain Removal Methods and Found a Proven Winner
Cleaning Showdown
Happy to report: It IS possible to remove a red wine stain, at home, without paying a pro to do it for you.
Ashley Poskin
Dec 18, 2019
The Home Trends We’ll See in 2020, As Predicted by Real Estate Pros
Before you pack up your brass fixtures, terrazzo accents, and macrame, take some time to sneak a preview of what real estate experts say are the top home trends we’ll be checking off our lists in 2020.
Sarah Magnuson
Dec 18, 2019
Proof That Black Rooms Don’t Have to Be Gloomy
The color might have the reputation of being gloomy and moody, but when done right it's anything but depressing.
Marlen Komar
Dec 18, 2019
5 Classic Design Rules to Absolutely Never Break
We're all about breaking the rules for the sake of putting your own touch on a space, but these five design credos are non-negotiable.
Jessica Isaac
Dec 17, 2019
How to Safely Clean and Store Your Menstrual Cup for the Other 20-Something Days of the Month
To boil or not to boil, that is the question.
Caroline Biggs
Dec 17, 2019
8 Things About Old Homes Real Estate Agents Say We Take for Granted
There are a lot of old world charms that a newly built house will never be able to replicate.
Lambeth Hochwald
Dec 17, 2019
19 of the Smartest, Sexiest Storage Solutions We Saw in 2019
These are 19 of the best storage ideas from house tours this year.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 17, 2019
8 Ways to Prevent Your Packages From Being Stolen
There are some proactive steps you can take to protect your packages.
Chelsea Greenwood
Dec 17, 2019
This Trendy Upholstery Fabric is like a Chanel Suit for Your Sofa and Chairs
Shearling and sherpa lovers, meet your new favorite decor trend: Bouclé furniture.
Kelsey Clark
Dec 17, 2019
How To Paint Furniture for a Professional-Looking Finish
Painted accent pieces can add charming touches for your home but can be less than charming if painted incorrectly. The process might not seem difficult at all- apply paint, dry, repeat- but if you want a clean, professional finish, there are a few more considerations and steps involved. When painting a really nice piece, you need to put in just as much effort in the prep and sanding stages as you do in the painting stages.
Ashley Poskin
Dec 17, 2019
A Chicago Interior Designer Shares Her Chic and Budget Holiday Decorating Tips
Including what to buy from Trader Joe's and how to make those orange slice ornaments you see everywhere.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 16, 2019
Now You Can Stay in the Castle Where “The Crown” Films Windsor Castle Scenes
Corgis not included.
Stephanie Trovato
Dec 16, 2019
The NYC Townhouse Where Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt Were Married Is Now for Sale
It's been renovated since the future First Couple tied the knot there, but the Parisian feel of the apartment still stands.
Nicoletta Richardson
Dec 16, 2019