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The Latest: 2019

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6 Big Living Room Rules Totally Worth Breaking This Year
What other decorating rules are just begging to be broken? Here, the experts weigh in.
Brigitt Earley
Jan 7, 2019
10 Side Hustles You Can Try to Make Extra Money in 2019
It’s a new year—and time to up your hustle. More and more people are turning their passions and creative outlets into profits, by making them their side gigs. In fact, according to Pinterest, searches for “side hustles at home” are up nearly 700 percent! So to make your moneymaking endeavors a little easier, we rounded up some of the best jobs you can take on in 2019 to supplement your income.
Caroline Biggs
Jan 7, 2019
A 445-Square-Foot Apartment Maximizes Every Inch
Name: Matthew Klein Location: Union City, New Jersey Size: 445 square feet Years lived in: 3.5 years, owned Located just 20 minutes outside of New York City and a short distance to Weehawken, Hoboken, and Jersey City; my 445-square-foot Union City apartment features an eclectic mix of rustic, vintage, and industrial styles with some contemporary pieces added to balance them out.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 7, 2019
The Most Important Part of Decluttering Is the “Outbox”
The January Cure is all about refreshing and organizing your home for 2019. We tackle one assignment each weekday throughout the entire month. It’s not too late to sign up, and you can visit the Cure page to catch up with the assignments so far. Decluttering is an industry. There are books, websites, and even television shows dedicated to helping people like you and me pare down and live with less.
Taryn Williford
Jan 7, 2019
10 of the Funniest Tweets About ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’ That Will Spark Joy In Your Life
“Me applying Marie Kondo's KonMari method to all aspects of my life”
Ana Luisa Suarez
Jan 6, 2019
Cat Lovers Can Travel To the First-Ever Pusheen Pop-Up Cafe This Month
Just look at the tiny Pusheen details throughout the entire cafe!
Ana Luisa Suarez
Jan 6, 2019
The Super Important Home Factor You’re Probably Not Considering
Shopping for a home means weighing wants and needs, and making careful compromises to squeeze as many of those must-haves and wish-list items into your budget as possible. But many buyers focus on typical home features while overlooking one potentially important detail. Nine out of 10 home buyers would like a laundry room, for example, while 82 percent want hardwood floors. Most buyers are looking for a three-bedroom house with two bathrooms, a new kitchen, and an open floor plan.
Jon Gorey
Jan 6, 2019
What 54 Percent of City Homeowners Don’t Want You to Know
Have you ever scrolled through social media and secretly wondered “How the heck are my peers affording that lifestyle?” Yeah, we don’t know how they are funding those Bora Bora vacations, either. But a recent report from Zillow gave us some pretty good intel on how people are actually affording down payments for homes in big cities. We’ll give you a hint: It has nothing to do with skipping avocado toast or cutting Netflix from the budget.
Brittany Anas
Jan 5, 2019
Experts Predict 2019 Real Estate Will Be a Buyer’s Market (Finally!)
Looking to buy a home? 2019 may be your year. According to a new report from CoreLogic, experts predict that this year’s real estate market may swing in favor of buyers. What is causing this shift isn’t necessarily news to potential homeowners: again, it’s a story of increasing home prices and rising interest rates. However, it seems like these factors are finally hitting the market hard enough to cause a change. Over the last several years, home prices have steadily increased.
Rebecca Renner
Jan 5, 2019
A Catskills Dream Home Mixes Victorian and Arts & Crafts
Name: Spencer Bergen Location: Andes, New York Size: 2,000 square feet Years lived in: 3 months, owned The home was built in 1910 and sits in the historic hamlet of Andes, located in the Catskill Mountains—just two and a half hours from New York City. It features all original woodwork from when it was first built, and includes Victorian and Craftsman touches. While decorating I have tried keep in line with the cozy country setting while tying in the history of the home.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 5, 2019
It’s Not Too Late to Join the January Cure… Here’s How to Catch Up in One Hour
January is a month for new beginnings. After all, the calendar starts with a clean slate—so why can’t you? Because we’re about all things home here at Apartment Therapy, we know the best way we can help on the path to a better you is by giving you advice, tools and encouragement to create a calm and clean space. That’s why we dedicate the start of each year to the January Cure.
Taryn Williford
Jan 4, 2019
3 Cities Where Millennials Are Actually Buying Homes
Contrary to popular opinion, millennials are buying homes. According to a study conducted by the team at LendingTree, an online loan marketplace, nearly one-fourth of all mortgage purchase requests made on their website between January and November of 2018 came consumers under the age of 35. And three American cities managed to rake in millennial buyers—making up almost one half of total new purchase requests.
Megan Johnson
Jan 4, 2019
This Couple Built a Tiny Home from an Old Army Truck
In addition to the highly popular #vanlife movement, there’s another vehicle-turned-home trend bringing out creative builders by the truckload. To date, we’ve seen a garbage truck converted into a living space, various school busses turned into homes, and a fire truck transformed into a vacation home. Joining the list of these super original homes-on-the go is the Lorry, an army truck tiny house built by couple Tom and Sophie.
Kenya Foy
Jan 4, 2019
This Tiny Teardrop Trailer Can Sleep a Family of Four
We’ve seen that many travelers have been eager to indulge in the #camperlifestyle. This includes scouting the perfect sites to explore and sleep in, but most importantly, shopping around for a camper that will make for the perfect road trip. Add incredibly cute, family-friendly, and comfortable into the mix, and you’ll get the Summit: a charming teardrop trailer from Colorado Summit.
Kenya Foy
Jan 4, 2019
The Best Trivia Board Games to Play on National Trivia Day
Here’s some fun trivia for you: January 4 is National Trivia Day. And what better way is there to celebrate than to partake in a fun little pop quiz of your own? From classics like Trivial Pursuit to newer games like Wits & Wagers, here are 10 of our favorite trivia board games—for National Trivia Day, game night, or just a random night at home. This iconic board game is beloved by trivia purists and game-night lovers alike.
Jan 4, 2019
A Minimalist Shares One of the First Things That Makes a Room Feel Overwhelming
When designer Erin Roberts and her husband moved into their 440-square foot small rental apartment in San Francisco, the first design task they tackled was figuring out the best way to lay out the space, “making sure we had enough furniture for guests to sit on, round trays for eating dinner on the sofa, and plenty of desk space for both of us to work side by side.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 4, 2019
This Service Allows You to Swap Homes Like in ‘The Holiday’
There’s a website that allows you a temporary escape by swapping homes with a stranger—and it could be the getaway you’ve been looking for. Like the 2006 romcom “The Holiday,” Love Home Swap lets users list their homes and then browse through others to swap. If you’re going through a rut and need a quick change of scenery, or just want to escape your comfort zone and try something new, this might be an oddly simple solution.
Tyra Wilkes
Jan 3, 2019
Home Horoscopes: The Best Colors for Your Zodiac Sign
As we move into 2019, let the stars be your decorating guide.
Katie Holdefehr
Jan 3, 2019
7 Tips We Learned from ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’
If you’re like me, then you first heard of Marie Kondo from “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.” Emily Gilmore adopts the famous KonMari method and ends up in jeans and a t-shirt due to getting rid of almost everything she owns because it does not bring her joy. This is a very loose understanding of Kondo’s signature method to decluttering your home, and one that is explored deeply in her new Netflix show, “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.
Erin Browne
Jan 3, 2019
This Adorable Caravan Rental Will Have You Planning a New Zealand Getaway
If you love the beach and cozy retreats, we’ve found the glamping getaway for you. This oh-so-quaint retro caravan set on the Pohutukawa Coast in Beachlands, Auckland, is available for rent and accommodates two. You can snuggle up with your S.O. on the plush double-size bed that also serves as a table. The playful, light-filled accommodation is complete with a small kitchen outfitted with a gas stovetop and under-bench oven.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Jan 3, 2019
A Pinterest Engineer’s SF Studio Is Minimal, Modern, and Musical
Name: Cindy Zhang and Kai the Corgi Location: San Francisco, California Size: 600 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years, renting My apartment is a “junior one-bedroom,” which means it’s a studio with a small door-less bedroom carved in. My apartment is my place to relax after a long day, but also the place to get work done. All the practicing for gigs happens here, as well as actual work on WFH Wednesdays.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 3, 2019
This Simple Big-Picture Project Will Get You Closer to the Home of Your Dreams
The January Cure is Apartment Therapy’s way of helping you reset your home for 2019. We tackle one assignment each weekday throughout the entire month. Sign up now if you want to join! Getting your home into shape doesn’t happen all at once. Even this crash course of the January Cure is more of a journey than a race—each day we’ll get just a bit closer to a more comfortable home.
Taryn Williford
Jan 3, 2019
A 400-Square-Foot San Fran Studio Has the Cutest Checkered Floor
Name: Allison Sparkuhl and a cat, Veda Location: San Francisco, California Size: 400 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 years, renting Just about three years ago, my cat, Veda, and I lugged our stuff to San Francisco from NYC. After 12 years in one city, you don’t realize how much you accumulate! I used the opportunity to purge and really “KonMari” my life into things around me that truly made me happy.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 2, 2019
This is the Year for Your Best Home Yet: Let’s Kick Off the January Cure!
The January Cure is Apartment Therapy’s way of helping you reset your home for 2019. We tackle one assignment each weekday throughout the entire month. Sign up now if you want to join! It’s officially 2019! And as shocking as the date on the calendar may be, I bet you’re a bit more thrown off by the current state of your home. The end of a year is all about celebration and community and taking time for things you love. But the beginning of the year?
Taryn Williford
Jan 2, 2019
This Whimsical Cottage by the Sea Is Straight Out of a Storybook
If you thought this cozy home might be taken from the pages of “Sleeping Beauty,” you aren’t too far off. Inspired by designs straight from fairy tales, “The Winckler” incorporates its natural surroundings through its shell made of locally sourced materials. The roof is made of split cedar shakes and the frame is constructed from timber, and inside is home to a stone fireplace that keeps the space warm in the wintertime.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jan 1, 2019
4 Appliance Mistakes Experts Say Will Make Your Home Harder to Sell
Unless you’re planning on staying in your house forever, chances are good that, when planning home improvements, you have at least one eye on resale value. Today we’re tackling a tricky subject: can new appliances increase the value of your home? As most appliances don’t come cheap, is it worth the expensive upgrade? Turns out, the answer is: it depends. For the most part, expecting a significant return on appliances is a risky proposition.
Nancy Mitchell
Jan 1, 2019
A Bake Shop Owner’s D.C. Apartment Is Small But Sweet
Name: Elizabeth Mahon Location: Union Market neighborhood — Washington, D.C. Size: 540 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years, renting I live alone, but my boyfriend spends most of his time at my place. We both love design and thankfully have really similar taste. He also does a really good job of reminding me to scale it back when I’m getting a little too crazy and want to buy everything—ha!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 1, 2019