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The Latest: 2019

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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
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