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A Scandinavian-inspired bathroom with a wood vanity, white tub, and white shiplap
7 Genius Cleaning Tips from A College Dorm Bathroom Cleaner
Who better to give expert bathroom cleaning advice than someone who's literally seen it all?
Lambeth Hochwald
Sep 23, 2019
9 IKEA Hacks for Your Entryway You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Because we ask a lot of our entryways.
Laura Lambert
Sep 23, 2019
Sherwin-Williams’ 2020 Color of the Year Is Inspired by the Roaring ’20s
As we prepare to enter a new decade, one paint brand is looking back to a century another. Today, Sherwin-Williams announced its 2020 Color of the Year, and it's a shade that's inspired by Art Deco and the roaring '20s, as well as nature. Any guesses?
Tara Bellucci
Sep 23, 2019
Before and After: This Stair Paint Job Will Make You Never Want to Climb a Plain Staircase Again
Meghan Clemons had a standard wood staircase in her Pennsylvania house, but she wanted something a little different.
Alison Goldman
Sep 23, 2019
The Psychedelic Story Behind Lava Lamps
Turns out, this iconic fixture had surprisingly sophisticated roots.
Marlen Komar
Sep 23, 2019
The Surprising History of Leaf Peeping Dates Back 1,200 Years
If a leaf changes in a forest, and there’s no one there to Instagram it, does it actually turn from a vibrant summer green to a deep autumnal red?
Samantha Zabell
Sep 23, 2019
A Rental Apartment in Germany is a Gorgeous Mix of Mid-Century Modern, Boho, and Scandinavian
When Anna and her boyfriend moved into this apartment, nothing had been done for the past 20 years, and it showed.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 23, 2019
Clean Your Bedroom in 20 Minutes With This Checklist
September Sweep
It does a lot of work being a living/dining/sleeping/storage space all at once.
Taryn Williford
Sep 20, 2019
A New Study Shows That Dogs Feel Stressed When Their Owners Do
Here’s what you can do about it.
Elizabeth Entenman
Sep 22, 2019
7 Small Things That Can Have a Big Impact on Your Home's Value
You'll probably wonder why you didn't tackle them sooner.
Brittany Anas
Sep 22, 2019
One Couple Turned Their Chicago Living Room Into a Multi-Functional Marvel
Why have a room serve only one purpose when it can have a few?
Caroline Biggs
Sep 22, 2019
21 Smart Ways to Keep Your Living Room Clean, Forever
Here are some creative and attractive ways to set up your living room so it looks clean just about all the time.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 22, 2019
Mosaics, Stained Glass, and More: This Rental Apartment Is Enviably One-of-a-Kind
This incredibly unique rental apartment is located in an old Victorian mansion that was reconstructed into individual live/work artist studios.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 22, 2019
The 6 Commandments of Styling a Coffee Table, According to Home Stagers
Don't ever settle for a "blah" coffee table!
Lambeth Hochwald
Sep 21, 2019
Magnolia Now Sells Jo’s Favorite Houseplants Online—and They Ship for Free
$26.99 for a fiddle leaf fig, anyone?
Elizabeth Entenman
Sep 21, 2019
9 Things You Should Never Assume About Your Apartment
You know what they say when you assume: You make... well, you know.
Sarah Magnuson
Sep 21, 2019
Before and After: The Ceiling Mural in This New Entryway Might Make You Gasp
Andrea Latham's entryway had fabulous bones, but it wasn't living up to its potential, and it wasn't very functional either.
Alison Goldman
Sep 20, 2019
This Travel Journalist’s First ‘Big Girl’ Apartment Is a Cozy, Colorful, Maximalist Mix
This travel journalist's rental contains a hodge podge of items she's collected from her travels, flea markets, and Craigslist.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 21, 2019
This Playhouse for Kourtney Kardashian’s Kids Is So Chic, Architectural Digest Toured It
If you’re imagining the pile of 2x4s and rusty nails your dad built you back in 90s, think again. Kourtney Kardashian and her ex, Scott Disick, custom designed a playhouse for their three children in Kardashian’s backyard, and this luxe escape is so stunning it could take the cover of Luxury Tiny Homes Magazine. (Which isn’t a thing, but it could be.) Kardashian gave Architectural Digest a look inside the playhouse, which may or may not be nicer than your apartment.
Megan Johnson
Sep 20, 2019
10 Floor Seating Options for When You Just Don’t Have Room for One More Chair
Finally, there's room for everyone!
Sholeen Damarwala
Sep 20, 2019
Grab Your Friends and Rent This Private Island For Less Than $200/Person
It sounds exclusive and super posh, but believe it or not, it is totally possible to rent a private island without breaking the bank. The mere thought of this luxe getaway instantly conjures up fuzzy paparazzi photos of celebrities soaking up plenty of sun, sipping fancy drinks and living it up on gorgeous island to which only they have access.
Kenya Foy
Sep 20, 2019
The Big List of Small Space Organizing Ideas & Inspirations
Living in a small space comes with its ups and downs. One thing is for sure: learning to do it right and keep it organized is an art. But once you figure out a system that works for you, it’s like a well oiled machine. If you try to bring your big past life and seamlessly fit it into your smaller lifestyle, you may find yourself in a constant state of disarray and frustration.
Alysha Findley
Sep 20, 2019
5 Living Room Decor Items You Can Pick Up at Anthropologie For Under $100
We’re rounded up our favorite under $100 picks across Anthropologie's offerings to incorporate some boho vibes into your home—without breaking the bank.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Sep 20, 2019
20 Things in Your Bedroom You Can Declutter in 20 Minutes
It can be all too easy to fall into the trap of using your bedroom like a giant junk drawer.
Taryn Williford
Sep 20, 2019
7 Things Your Neighbors Should Never, Ever Ask You To Do
Yes, good fences make good neighbors—but so do good boundaries.
Brittany Anas
Sep 20, 2019
Before & After: This Closed-Off, Dated NYC Apartment Opens Up
The once-tight quarters included quirky floral (not-in-the-good-way) wallpaper on the bathroom and kitchen ceilings.
Lauren Jones
Sep 20, 2019
A Canadian Townhouse Was DIYed into a Boho Farmhouse Paradise
This home has been a blank canvas to express creative abilities and incorporate many DIY projects.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 20, 2019
Tracey & Rob’s Beach Oasis
Name: Actor & voice over instructor Tracey Hoyt, and medical instrument supplier Rob Marshall Location: The Beach, Toronto, Canada Size: 1,300 square feet. Years lived in: 9 & 6, owned. Perched above a bustling Toronto beach community, Tracey & Rob’s lakeside home is not your average condo. Nine years ago, inspired by the work of Hugh Jacobsen and Howard Backen, Rob transformed a typical condominium box into an airy coastal oasis.
Justice Darragh
Sep 20, 2019
18 Small, Practical Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Fall
Staying in tune with the change of seasons helps in some small way to feel in sync with the Bigger Picture.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 20, 2019
6 Area Rugs That Will Make Your Space Extra Cozy—and They’re on Sale
Because a room without a rug just feels bare.
Jaclyn Turner
Sep 19, 2019
The Home Projects You Should Never DIY, According to Homeowners
Aside from the embarrassment of a disastrous attempt at fixing stuff around the house, performing your own fixes could very well wind up costing your more money than you’d planned on spending.
Kenya Foy
Sep 19, 2019
The 10 Best Before and Afters We’ve Seen So Far This Year
Y’all have been sharing some really fantastic before and afters with us this year, so we wanted to take a sec to highlight a few that stood out as especially brilliant and inspiring.
Ashley Poskin
Sep 19, 2019
Peek Inside Bette Midler’s $50 Million NYC Penthouse For Sale
A palatial residence belonging to an entertainment legend recently hit the market. The Fifth Avenue penthouse belonging to Bette Midler is now up for sale, and much like its owner, the home’s asking price commands center stage.  Listed at $50 million with Brown Harris Stevens, the 7,000-square-foot dwelling atop the Emery Roth-designed building has been home for the performer and her family for the past 20 years.
Kenya Foy
Sep 19, 2019
4 Simple Ways to Create Frank Lloyd Wright-Like Detail in Your Home
His distinctive mid-century style is surprisingly easy to re-create.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 19, 2019
Why It’s OK That I’m Re-Starting My Budget in September
Starting fresh allows me to take stock of exactly where I am right now and to move forward with purpose.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 19, 2019
Kanye West’s Former SoHo Home Is On The Market for $4.7 Million
When you’re Kanye, one extravagant SoHo apartment just isn’t enough. And if you’re got $4.7 million to spare, you can score his former luxe two-unit property in SoHo 25, a nine-story red brick building in one of New York’s most coveted neighborhoods.
Megan Johnson
Sep 19, 2019
This Airy Tribeca Apartment Was Redesigned With Sustainability in Mind
Proof eco-friendly and sustainable design is beautiful.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 19, 2019
Before and After: See This 687 Sq. Ft. Apartment Staged 3 Wildly Different Ways
Can you even believe these are the same apartment unit?
Liz Steelman
Sep 19, 2019
This Colorful Bedroom Has the Most Stylish Solution for Mirrored Closet Doors
What do you do when you have mirrored closet doors that you hate? You lean in, and design the whole room around those mirrors. You go full Miami on their ass.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 19, 2019
Use This List to Declutter Your Kitchen in 20 Minutes
No matter how many cabinets you have, or whether your countertop is better measured in inches or acres, I guarantee that if you've been living in your space for a while, your kitchen storage is full.
Taryn Williford
Sep 18, 2019
Before and After: A Bland Bathroom Goes Bold, Thanks to a Beautiful Black and White Remodel
It took about three weeks and cost around $6,400 to complete this bold black and white bathroom renovation.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 18, 2019
Before and After: An Interior Design Student Upgraded Her Family’s Kitchen from Builder Grade to Beautiful
Suchada Eickemeyer and her husband bought their house in 2016, just as she was beginning interior design school. She knew that she would be able to put her newly-acquired skills to good use in the home's kitchen.
Alison Goldman
Sep 18, 2019
Before and After: We Dare You to Guess How Inexpensive This UK Kitchen Reno Was
"I wanted a kitchen with an open aspect that I could love, enjoy, and utilize," writes Vicky Flynn of Liverpool. Instead, she had a "dark, gloomy, decrepit space" with a leaky tap and "some interesting shades of brown."
Alison Goldman
Sep 18, 2019
Before and After: You Won’t Recognize This Kitchen After Its Completely DIY Upgrade
Sure, Kalila's 1975 kitchen had been updated a bit with a cooktop, dishwasher, and refrigerator. But overall, it was a wood-filled, windowless room desperately in need of a renovation.
Alison Goldman
Sep 18, 2019
Parachute Just Released a Limited Edition Silk Capsule Collection—And Many More New Fall Items
Talk about luxury.
Nicole Lund
Sep 18, 2019
This Cali-Cool Converted School Bus Sleeps 4—And You Can Rent It
You may have seen it featured in Netflix’s Expedition Happiness, and now's your chance to stay in it.
Ashley Ross
Sep 18, 2019
This 400-Square-Foot Studio Features Clever Budget Decorating Ideas
The decor challenge for this studio was to counter the dark, heavy furnishings within such a small space without having to sacrifice style.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 18, 2019
5 Products Renters Should Always Buy From the Dollar Store
While it can be packed with impulse buys and overpriced items, experts say your neighborhood dollar store is home to some of the best deals renters can find.
Kate Streit
Sep 18, 2019