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The Latest: 2019

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Elaine’s ‘Seinfeld’ Apartment Is Actually in Chelsea—and Has a Seriously Dreamy Backyard
The red-bricked façade of the posh Chelsea townhouse is a familiar sight to many viewers of the sitcom.
Kenya Foy
Oct 14, 2019
It's Official: These are the Best (and Worst) Colors for Your Bathroom
The pros weigh in.
Sarah Lyon
Oct 14, 2019
Before and After: This Bright DIY Bathroom Transformation Cost Just $204
Andrea did the $250 Challenge: a 6-week project that involved transforming one room in your home on a $250 budget.
Nicoletta Richardson
Oct 14, 2019
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This Subtle Design Detail Makes a Strong Statement in Unexpected Places
Much like the right accessories can really make an outfit, the right fixtures—faucets, showerheads, and even things like toilet paper holders and towel bars—can really make your kitchen or bathroom. One design trend we’re loving right now is matte black fixtures. They add a stylish, modern look with a bit of contrast that will make your space truly memorable.
Creative Studio
Oct 14, 2019
Small Space Organizing Ideas Make A 275 Sq. Ft. Studio Feel Much Bigger
This is one of the most successfully laid out, well-appointed tiny studio apartments we've ever seen.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 11, 2019
Starbucks Plans to Open Its Largest Location in the World Next Month
The menu sounds amazing.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Oct 13, 2019
Here’s Why You Can Only Buy Trader Joe’s Gift Cards in Store
A perfect present for almost anyone (who lives near a Trader Joe's).
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Oct 13, 2019
Reading Before Bed Might Make You Healthier and Happier, According to This Survey
Even more reasons to read.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Oct 13, 2019
This Candle Captures the Angst of Being Stuck in a Meeting
For your Office Space moments.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Oct 13, 2019
One Thing You Should Never Do To Your Countertop
Got marble counters? You'll want to read this to avoid future repair costs.
Brigitt Earley
Oct 13, 2019
This Colorful Home’s $250 Kitchen Refresh Isn’t Even the Boldest Room in the House
This home has been transformed thanks to bold renovations and budget-friendly refreshes!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 13, 2019
Before and After: A Bland Bathroom Got a Wheelchair-Friendly Reno
This beige-on-brown bathroom wasn't pretty, and it definitely wasn't practical.
Alison Goldman
Oct 11, 2019
Before and After: 3 Messy Drawers Get a Makeover With $1 Trays from Target
After searching through office supplies, back to school supplies, the bullseye dollar spot section, and home decor, I ended up in bathroom organization, of all places.
Ashley Poskin
Oct 12, 2019
This Delightful Renovation on a Budget Was Possible Thanks to DIYs
Just a few of the fun DIY projects in this home include faux box beams, floating shelves, accent walls, a bathroom renovation, salvaged furniture, and more!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 12, 2019
An Expert Lock Picker Reveals the Secret Code That Makes Many Hotel Safes Useless
Read this before entrusting your valuables to a hotel room safe.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Oct 12, 2019
The Property Brothers’ New Home Line at Kohl’s Will Upgrade Your Living Room with Finds Under $75
To give you a taste of it, we’ve compiled our favorite 7 home items from the line—all under $75.
Elizabeth Seward
Oct 11, 2019
Peek Inside Lea Michele’s Scandi Minimal Brentwood Home for Sale
In the latest celebrity real estate news, actress and singer Lea Michele recently placed her L.A. home on the market. Located in the Brentwood neighborhood, the home has a $3.35 million asking price, slightly more than the $3 million the former “Glee” actress paid when she acquired the hillside property in 2015.The 3,163 square-foot residence was originally built in 1957 but has received several upgrades that transformed it into the chic, modern space it is today.
Kenya Foy
Oct 11, 2019
The Surprising Effect of Homeownership You Won’t See on HGTV
Your new home isn't the only thing that gets a renovation.
Chelsea Greenwood
Oct 11, 2019
I Visited a Disney Store Inside Target, and It Was So Magical
I'm an adult Disney fan, so when I learned that my second favorite place in the entire world, Target, would be hosting Minnie—er, mini—Disney Stores in select locations, it was like Walt himself finally heard my wishes upon stars.
Sarah Magnuson
Oct 11, 2019
A Charming Savannah House Is a Delightful Mix of Old and New
The couple painted walls, added new light fixtures, tiled bathrooms, refinished hardwood floors, and installed butcher-block kitchen counters to transform this run-down house into a beautiful family home.
Minette Hand
Oct 11, 2019
A Blogger’s 1960s House is an Architectural Dream Home
Editor and lifestyle blogger Carrie Waller hit the home jackpot when she stumbled upon this small town gem.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 11, 2019
Experts Say to Never Use These Words When Selling Your Home
Much of real estate jargon is effectively meaningless and harmless, but experts say that a handful of other terms can actually convey negative things about your home.
Rebecca Renner
Oct 11, 2019
Before and After: Budget Upgrades Totally Transformed This Kitchen
This kitchen went from dark and dim to bold and bright—all for only $600.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 10, 2019
The Best Things You Can Do to Your Living Room for Under $100
You don't have to spend a fortune to make a big impact in your living space. Here, our favorite ideas for brining lots of charm and character for not a lot of money.
Sarah Lyon
Oct 10, 2019
This Sparse, Stylish Scandi Home Is Proof of How Soothing Minimalism Is
This gorgeous apartment has tall ceilings, wood floors, trees right outside of the window, an open floor plan, and all the natural sunlight!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 10, 2019
This Graphic Designer’s Entire Home Has Sunny Living Room Vibes
This home has a bright, window-filled room the homeowners call their "conservatory" with a small sitting area that feels like the coziest reading nook ever.
Viv Yapp
Oct 10, 2019
Before & After: 3 Dorm Rooms Are Unrecognizable After Getting Decorated
It's hard to believe they're the same room!
Caroline Biggs
Oct 10, 2019
The 7 Things You Need to Clean Your Entire Home
From a scrub brush to a hand duster, here are the seven things you need to clean every inch of your space.
Caroline Biggs
Oct 10, 2019
Turn Any Chain Link Fence into a Vertical Garden With This Simple Planter
Because plants make the world better.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Oct 9, 2019
6 DIY Shoe Storage Ideas To Keep You Organized in Style
Your sneakers deserve better than a pile at the door! Take organization inspiration from one of these awesome custom-made setups.
Sarah Lyon
Oct 9, 2019
The Best Storage Items from IKEA, According to Interior Designers
The pros weigh in.
Kelsey Mulvey
Oct 9, 2019
This Hidden Section of Amazon is Like the Dollar Store
It's our new favorite place to shop budget.
Amanda Becker
Oct 9, 2019
The 4 Ingredients That Make Up the Perfect Reading Space
Is there anything better than cozying up with a good book and a mug of hot tea on a rainy weekend morning?
Kate Streit
Oct 9, 2019
A Palm Springs and Tiki-Inspired Portland Home
There's a tiki bar in the basement!
Heather Keeling
Oct 9, 2019
A Modern Makeover of a Martha’s Vineyard Cottage
Nick and Sarah had one toddler and baby number two on the way when they purchased their 1920s island cottage — and had ambitious ideas for what they could do with the space.
Emily Billings
Oct 9, 2019
Before and After: The Happiest, Most Colorful Closet You've Ever Seen
See ya, '70s-style mirrored doors. Wallpaper and paint pair up to make this closet way more fun.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 9, 2019
Gray Is Out and Beige Is Back, According to This Survey of Designers
And other 2020 color trend predictions.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Oct 8, 2019
We Toured the Official Lisa Frank Apartment, And You’ve Got To See the Bathroom
For a limited time, one room in Los Angeles has been transformed into a Lisa Frank paradise—which you can reserve for the ultimate throwback sleepover.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Oct 9, 2019
The 11 Most Gorgeous Home Design 'Risks' We've Seen So Far This Year
These are tours of the homes of people who took big design risks... and those risks paid off beautifully.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 9, 2019
This Rainbow Rental Has ’70s Lamps, Dinosaurs, and So Many Patterns
The color palette is anything goes—everything from "Peewee's Playhouse" primary pops to the sunny, faded palette of a teenage girl's bedroom in 1975.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 9, 2019
The $5 Cleaning Solution That Saved Me Hundreds on My Rent Deposit
It works like magic!
Sholeen Damarwala
Oct 8, 2019
Before and After: A Cheery Refresh for This Once-Bland Kitchen
What to do when your kitchen's perfectly fine but also just fine? Roll out the wallpaper and grab some paintbrushes, of course.
Alison Goldman
Oct 8, 2019
Stan Lee’s Former San Francisco Condo is for Sale, and It’s Under 800 Square Feet
Are your spidey senses tingling? If so, that’s because you now have the chance to live in the Marvel-ous former home of the late comic book legend Stan Lee.
Chelsea Greenwood
Oct 8, 2019
Does Lady Gaga Put Her Grammys on an IKEA Shelf? An Investigation
Lady Gaga recently posted a photo of her standing in front of a shelf that fans claimed were IKEA. After doing a little digging, we found out the harder-than-hardcore truth.
Nicoletta Richardson
Oct 8, 2019
The Founder of Cabin Porn Shares His Favorite Submissions from the Past 10 Years
Zach Klein is the co-founder of video platform Vimeo, but if you’re reading this here website, he might be more famous for his other project: Cabin Porn. What started in 2009 as a Tumblr quickly morphed into a pre-Instagram vision board for those who dreamt of getting away from it all and experiencing nature firsthand, preferably from a charming little cabin.
Tara Bellucci
Oct 8, 2019
3 Ways You Can Be a Better Neighbor, According to Your Zodiac Sign
We know all this peace and harmony is gratifying to you, Libra.
Brittany Anas
Oct 8, 2019
‘Mixed-ish’ Brings Back the ‘80s, with Clashing Prints and Lots of Wicker
After fleeing the commune, Bow and her family find a new home in her grandfather’s rental house, which production designer Greg Grande conceptualized for the small screen.
Stephanie Chan
Oct 8, 2019
Best of Before and After: These Redos Show the Power of Dark Paint
If you're going to do a makeover, you might as well make it big, bold, and super dark.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 8, 2019