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The Latest: 2019

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The Best and Boldest Patterned Tile Before and Afters We Saw This Year
This was the year of statement-making tile, and these redos are the best of the best.


Carolin Lehmann
Dec 24, 2019
How to Get Rid of Holiday Decor with Emotional Baggage, Plus 3 Other Seasonal Decluttering Tips
We’ve tapped two professional organizers who have shared their top tips for keeping holiday clutter under control. Here’s what they had to say.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Dec 24, 2019
These Will Be 2020’s Most Popular Plants, According to One Expert “Plant Mom”
These plants are sure to be seen taking over interiors throughout 2020.
Kenya Foy
Dec 23, 2019
Two Little Things That Make Your Fridge Last Longer and Run Better
Add these easy tricks to your to-do list and reap the rewards.
Carolin Lehmann
Dec 24, 2019
A Flat in a Gorgeous San Francisco Victorian's Filled with Stories and Sentiment
This little apartment is a 1900 Victorian home in the heart of San Francisco, and it's filled with history, character, and all the quirks of living in a big city.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 24, 2019
A Chic Austin Bungalow Is Decked Out in Cheery Christmas Decor
Live greenery, luxe gold touches, soft textures, and cheery pops of color characterize this home's festive holiday decor.
Reagen Taylor
Dec 16, 2019
Our 10 Favorite Painted Cabinet Before and Afters of 2019
This budget-friendly trick is timeless, and these stunning projects prove it.


Carolin Lehmann
Dec 23, 2019
Attention: Everything at Anthropologie is 30% Off Today Only, Including Top Gifts Under $50
Cue Mariah Carey's Christmas album.
Nicole Lund
Dec 23, 2019
Over 4,500 Hallmark Candles Are Being Recalled—Make Sure You’re Not Gifting One
There are currently 6 reported incidents of the glass jars shattering, causing fire damage to nearby items.
Nicoletta Richardson
Dec 23, 2019
This Minimal Toronto Home Has the Coziest, Nordic-Inspired Holiday Decor
Minimalism blogger Jo Charron generally avoids red and green in her home's holiday decor... preferring accessories made of natural materials and colors.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 23, 2019
This One-and-Done Decorating Trick Will Change Your Living Room
Hint: It's the easiest ever way to style your sofa.
Marlen Komar
Dec 23, 2019
The Gross Factor of the American Sofa
You wouldn’t dream of leaving your sheets unwashed for weeks at a time, but the sofa never really gets that sort of deep clean.
Sarah Magnuson
Dec 23, 2019
Muji’s New Prefab Tiny House Is Just As Beautifully Designed As Its Home Goods
It looks way more spacious than its 80 square feet.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 22, 2019
You Can Book a Stay in a ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’-Themed Hotel Suite
Ugly sweaters and Christmas dinner included.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 22, 2019
These Are the 25 Best Small Cities to Live in, If You’re Ready to Leave the Big City
For a lower cost of living and more room to breathe.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 22, 2019
A Designer’s 490-Square-Foot Studio Transforms into a Festive Wonderland
Amelia's 490-square-foot studio features storage solutions and clever DIYs... and it's an absolutely cozy, festive space for the holidays.
William Strawser
Dec 17, 2019
The 12 Best Bedroom Before and Afters We Saw This Year
These bedroom redos are snooze-worthy, in the best way possible.
Katelin Hill
Dec 22, 2019
This Incredibly Subtle Paint Project Adds Architectural Drama to Generic Rentals
Some well-placed shapes and a can of paint is all you really need to turn your walls into a work of art.
Tina Chadha
Dec 22, 2019
50 Things Home Experts Say You Can Throw Out Right Now
Clutter, begone!
Lambeth Hochwald
Dec 22, 2019
13 Uses for Olive Oil, Your Go-To Cooking Aid
Get this hero out of the pantry and into your tool kit.
Carolin Lehmann
Dec 22, 2019
This Homeowner Has Such a Large Christmas Collection, She Needs Multiple Trees
Just one of the Christmas trees, for instance, is surrounded by her grandma’s vintage blow molds and a collection of reindeer!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 22, 2019
Mall Santas Share Kids’ Weirdest Christmas Wishes
They've heard everything.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 21, 2019
Dining Rooms May Be Making a Comeback in 2020
Though for some of us they still sound like an impossible luxury of space.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 21, 2019
B&A: A Brooklyn Apartment Proves Family Heirlooms and Decluttering Can Coexist
Before the makeover, this apartment was loaded down with too many family hand-me-downs and was overcrowded, dark, and disorganized.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 21, 2019
This Chicago Loft Masters Classic, Elegant Christmas Decor
This warm, industrial modern Chicago loft is beautiful any day of the year, but decorated for the holidays it's even lovelier.
Emma Fiala
Dec 17, 2019
Reddit Compiled a Long List of Amazing Free Resources You Can Find Online
Free books, classes, and more.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 21, 2019
Here’s Why Messily Wrapped Presents Are Sometimes Better Than Neat Ones
Good news for those who feel like they can never get the folds right!
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 21, 2019
7 Ways to Make a Hotel Room Feel More Like Home
You'll sleep sounder—and be way more comfortable—with these tips.
Mina Shaghaghi
Dec 21, 2019
6 Easy Upgrades That Make a Plain Mirror Look Way More Expensive
It's time for your mirror to feel like the fairest of them all.
Sarah Lyon
Dec 21, 2019
A House Untouched for 40 Years Was Revamped on a Budget
The kitchens, bathrooms, all floors, lights, and facades needed a revamp.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 21, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About Cleaning Hardwood Floors, According to the Experts
To help you avoid a costly mistake, we asked the pros to set the record straight.
Brigitt Earley
Dec 21, 2019
Storage Secrets from a Pro Organizer’s Own Tiny Studio Apartment
Designer and organizer Amelia's current home is short on space, but rich in smart small space storage ideas
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 20, 2019
A Professional Organizer Reveals Two Tasks to Do Each Day to Stay More Organized
Professional organizer Rachel Rosenthal reveals what most people get wrong when it comes to getting their home organized.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 20, 2019
Apparently, Cats Love Climbing in Christmas Trees, and These Pictures Prove It
Cats climbing in Christmas trees takes the idea of a “cat tree” to a whole new level (perhaps literally).
Nicoletta Richardson
Dec 20, 2019
These Under $15 IKEA Finds Will Cozy Up Your Home for the Holidays and Beyond
Get your hygge on at home on the cheap.
Kelsie Schrader
Dec 20, 2019
The 2 Best Changes I Made to Simplify My Cleaning Routine this Year
I'm set to make 2020 my most streamlined cleaning year yet.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 20, 2019
A Renovated Condo Features the Perfect Mix of Scandi Boho Christmas Decor
Holiday decorations stick to a neutral color palette of soft colors derived from the outdoors, and dominant materials are natural, too.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 16, 2019
5 Seasonal Command Hook Hacks to Make Holiday Decorating Easier
Is it just us, or has this holiday season felt extremely short? If you're worried you've run out of time to turn your home into a holiday wonderland, look no further.
Sarah Lyon
Dec 20, 2019
This Non-Profit Is Building 3D Printed Tiny Houses for Families in Rural Mexico
There’s a non-profit out there whose work is changing the way we tackle homelessness.
Tyra Wilkes
Dec 20, 2019
Before & After: A Dated ’80s House Is Unrecognizable After This Cheery, Modern Remodel
And it features some sleek, clever built-in ideas for the kitchen and bathroom you'll be inspired by.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 20, 2019
Before and After: A Dark, Dated Bungalow Gets an Unrecognizable Bright Makeover
It looks and feels so much larger!
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 20, 2019
A 1930s Cape Cod-Style House Gets a Beautiful Makeover, All While Retaining Its Original Charm
Despite the beige walls, pink bathroom, and yellow kitchen, Jenna and her husband saw potential in this 1930s home.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 20, 2019
A Remodeled Condo Is Modern, Minimal, and a Marvelous Home for This Creative Couple
After remodeling, this condo is now a serene living space.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 20, 2019
Before & After: This Already Charming 124-Year-Old House Just Got Better—Thanks to the Power of Color
The home's history and character were clearly a big selling point.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 20, 2019
Before & After: A Dated 1970s House Got a Jaw-Dropping Modern Remodel, Is Now Totally Unrecognizable
After quite a few months of casually house shopping, a 1970s house in a great location came up and this couple had to go for it; it just had too much potential.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 20, 2019
This Rental Apartment’s Rainbow Color Palette Will Lift Your Spirits
Color is healing and transformative and rainbows are fun and uplifting.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 20, 2019
A Sprawling 132-Year-Old Renovated Victorian Is Filled With All Our Favorite Details (And 8 Fireplaces)
This 132-year-old Victorian house is brimming with amazing details like eight fireplaces, 11-foot ceilings, inlaid floors, a six-foot clawfoot tub, a brass lion's head door knocker and more.
Dana McMahan
Dec 20, 2019
This Life Coach’s Small and Serene NYC Apartment Boasts Modern Furniture, Family Antiques, and Art by Women Artists
This mindset coach has called the same Manhattan apartment home for more than a decade... and as she has evolved, so has her apartment's style.
Minette Hand
Dec 20, 2019