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The Latest: 2019

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Tiny house with wood siding, white-framed windows, and a small deck with two chairs, set in a forested area.
How a Life-Changing Accident Forced Me To Confront Tiny Houses’ Accessibility Problem
After an accident on the job left me in a paralyzed, with two amputated legs and in a wheelchair, I was forced to reexamine the tiny house I'd been calling a home.
Leah Nixon Fitzgerald
Sep 18, 2019
Before and After: A Plain White Bathroom Gets a Greenery-Filled Upgrade
Get ready to see a lot of plant action.
Ashley Poskin
Sep 18, 2019
Glidden Is Not Naming a 2020 Color of the Year…For Good Reason
Don’t hold your breath for Glidden’s color of the year: The popular paint brand has announced its decision to opt out of choosing a 2020 hue. While many consumers look to the annual practice for design inspiration (choosing a paint color can get pretty stressful), folks shouldn’t to worry because Glidden’s decision stems from a desire to better prioritize the decorative needs of DIYers who are anxious to get going on their last home makeover projects.
Kenya Foy
Sep 18, 2019
10 Mindless Home Habits that Are Costing You Money
Here are a few of the most common little things that add up over time.
Ashley Abramson
Sep 18, 2019
Take Notes: This 1930s Tudor-Style Home Has the Coziest Living Room
The house needed a lot of work when Brooke and her family moved in, but she fell in love with all the historic character!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 17, 2019
The 5-Part System That Will Get Rid of Paper Clutter for Good
Gather all your paper piles up from the dining table, entryway, desk, and kitchen counter, and sort it into these five categories.
Taryn Williford
Sep 17, 2019
Before & After: A Boring Beige Bathroom Is Now a Glam Retreat Thanks to Stunning (Removable!) Wallpaper
Attorney and content creator Blake Gifford jokes on her website that her Chicago rental apartment's bathroom must have been "the room they were renovating when they started to run out of money.
Minette Hand
Sep 17, 2019
A Small Chicago Apartment Is Glam, Gorgeous, & Might Inspire You to Add Wallpaper to Your Rental
From the glossy and matted black print in the dining nook, to the wallpaper mural behind the bed, to the wallpapered bathroom, Blake has used pattern brilliantly in this apartment.
Minette Hand
Sep 17, 2019
Before and After: This $345 Laundry Room Makeover Made a Cluttered Spot Bright and Airy
This homeowner's laundry room had also become her storage room. So she wanted to give the space some love—but, like, budgeted love.
Alison Goldman
Sep 16, 2019
10 Perfect Gifts for Anyone Who Gets Annoyed by Other People
Because you just can't anymore.
Mark Marino
Sep 17, 2019
How to Buy a Home—When All You Can Think About Is Climate Change
How is someone supposed to feel secure in laying claim to a piece of property when it may not even be habitable by the time they pay off the loan?
Jessica Dailey
Sep 17, 2019
11 Questions You Should Ask When Buying a Home With Flood Risks
And remember, you can't predict exactly when and where all the major, paradigm-shifting natural disasters will happen and how they will affect you—but you can take steps to be prepared, not petrified.
Jessica Dailey
Sep 17, 2019
Get the Look: A Boho Palm Springs Home Filled with Tribal Prints
This Palm Springs abode is filled with tribal prints in neutral shades and all of the boho. We love its coordinated, sophisticated look. Get the full tour and then recreate your favorite looks using pieces from Bazaar. NEW Maui Chunky Jute Rug, 8 x 10 – $110 – I purchased this two weeks ago but my boyfriend gave me incorrect measurements and it is too big for our room. It was laid down for one day and then rolled back up.
Sarah Lyon
Sep 17, 2019
20 Things You Don’t Need in Your Entryway
September Sweep
Your entryway isn't likely the first spot you think needs decluttering. But whatever space welcomes you home probably works really hard to keep your life running smoothly.
Taryn Williford
Sep 16, 2019
5 Reasons Your Credit Score May Actually Be Lower Than You Think
That three-digit number isn't always as stable as you'd like it to be.
Brittany Anas
Sep 16, 2019
8 Wall Colors That Will Always Be in Style
Because when it comes to choosing a wall color for your home, the sheer number of paint options can be daunting.
Hannah Baker
Sep 16, 2019
This 1950s Farmhouse in Rural Canada Is an Incredibly Charming and Eclectic Bohemian Home
It's an eclectic retro haven!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 16, 2019
Look Inside: This L.A. Cottage Has a Secret Staircase—and a "Petite Tub"
It was put on the market for the first time in 20 years.
Anne Roderique-Jones
Sep 16, 2019
A Renovated London Flat Is Full of Light, Plants, and a Playful Spirit
It's gone from being a dark flat (every wood surface was a very dark brown—including the kitchen cabinets—and the walls were grey) to one that's light and fun.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 16, 2019
There’s a Hidden Page on the Trader Joe’s Website Where You Can Request a Store in Your Area
Plus we found some Trader Joe's insiders to share how they go about selecting new cities.
Caroline Biggs
Sep 16, 2019
These Limited-Edition Tables Are Made from Trees Harvested at the Eames House
Now you can own a piece of the Eames House.
Elizabeth Entenman
Sep 15, 2019
How to Make the Most Out of Your Outdoor Space in Fall
People often think of patio season as starting and ending with summer, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Audrey Carleton
Sep 15, 2019
Stick a Tennis Ball on the End of Your Broom to Make a Super-Powered Floor Cleaning Tool
This technique is safe for use on all kinds of hard flooring. And it's so handy that you may just keep the tennis ball on your mop handle for good.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 15, 2019
All the Secrets You Need to Know to Keep Your House Tidy, According to Reddit
ABD: Always be decluttering.
Elizabeth Entenman
Sep 15, 2019
Even Rentals Have Curb Appeal—Here's How to Increase Yours
There are a few ways city slickers and multi-unit dwelling folks can take part in the quest for a gorgeous home exterior, too.
Sarah Magnuson
Sep 15, 2019
Before and After: A Couple Gave Their SoCal Fixer-Upper a Light-Filled New Look
When Andrea Jensen and her husband were house hunting, they narrowed in on a Southern California area they loved. However, "the neighborhood came with a steep price tag," Andrea writes, "so we knew whatever we bought in our price range would require a lot of work."
Ashley Poskin
Sep 15, 2019
Attention, Muggles! You Can Spend the Holidays at Hagrid’s Hut for Just $1
You’ll get to meet Harry and Hedwig while you’re there.
Elizabeth Entenman
Sep 15, 2019
A Small Shared Condo Features Smart Storage Solutions and Over 50 Different Houseplants
Learning how to downsize forces you to think creatively about how to to live.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 13, 2019
This Candle Company Just Taught Us a Shopping Trick You’ll Wish You’d Known for Years
Be ready and don't get duped by the massive selection of scented candles that are everywhere this time of year.
Ashley Abramson
Sep 13, 2019
This Picturesque Region in Italy Will Pay You Over $27,000 to Move There
Yes, really.
Elizabeth Entenman
Sep 14, 2019
5 Things You Need to Do After Every Trip to Protect Yourself From Bed Bugs
Not only do these tiny pests tend to hide (and breed) inside of beds, couches, and clothing, they’ll gladly hitch a ride on your clothes and luggage if given the opportunity.
Caroline Biggs
Sep 14, 2019
Inside the Ridiculously Royal History of the Canopy Bed
We did some digging—and these beds are fit for nobility.
Marlen Komar
Sep 14, 2019
Before and After: This Wasted Space Got a Super Functional Makeover (and a Herringbone Feature Wall)
Allison Schaeffer and her husband Noel had a large loft space at the top of their stairs that wasn't serving much purpose—but had serious potential.
Ashley Poskin
Sep 14, 2019
See Inside This Sculptor’s Incredibly Colorful Art-Filled Mid-Century Modern Home
Features include: a bubble-gum-pink washer and dryer, kaleidoscopic bathrooms, and era-appropriate furniture.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 13, 2019
Before and After: How to Style an Incredibly Cozy Bed for Just $32
Welcome to Apartment Therapy’s $32 Design Challenge. Finding the perfect piece of furniture is hard enough… but then it can be surprisingly tricky—and expensive—to style it just right for your home. We challenged five staffers to style five different areas of the home, from the entryway to a desk, with a budget of just $32. Follow along with the whole series here.
Apartment Therapy
Sep 13, 2019
The European Bedding Quirk That's Solving One of My Biggest Sleeping Problems
This simple alternative is all the rage in Europe—and is soon to hit your bedroom.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 13, 2019
Here’s How Much Your Vintage Fiestaware Could Be Worth
If you have fiestaware packed away somewhere, it's time to bring them out because they could be worth hundreds.
Jennifer Nied
Sep 13, 2019
This Portable Charging Station Solves One of My Most Annoying Problems—and It’s Under $15
Allow us to introduce you to The Couchlet.
Jaclyn Turner
Sep 13, 2019
Betsey Johnson’s Malibu Mobile Home Is Just As Wild and Colorful As Her Fashion
A designer known for creating funky fashions and cartwheeling down the catwalk now has all eyes on her for yet another colorful reason.
Kenya Foy
Sep 13, 2019
An Interior Designer’s Apartment Is Full of Affordable and Stylish (Yet Temporary!) Renter’s Solutions
Along with sharing her beautiful home, Caroline Turner also reveals clever (and often affordable) expert tips on how to make a rental feel like a home and not look like a plain, boring rental.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 13, 2019
Before & After: A Boring, Bland Rental Apartment’s $20 (and Temporary!) Fireplace Fix
Caroline made a small, affordable (only $20!) and gorgeous update that elevates her fireplace, complements the rest of her decor, and adds a touch of elegance to the entire home.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 13, 2019
These Repurposed Stuffed Animals on Etsy Will Bring Your Childhood Nightmares to Life
They’re not exactly the Care Bears of your childhood, but anything described as “disturbing, unsettling, and precisely what I hope it’d be” is certain to reel us in.
Megan Johnson
Sep 13, 2019
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Shop the Elegant-Meets-Functional Furniture of One of Our Favorite Canadian Retailers
The furniture brand EQ3 recently opened a second beautiful showroom in Chicago, and Apartment Therapy was there to celebrate the grand opening. With partners like Vitra and Marimekko and a focus on process as much as the finished product, this Canadian retailer knows quality design. For those who weren’t with us to fête the brand’s latest stateside opening, we missed you! But here, we have a few of our editors’ favorite products to share with you.
Creative Studio
Sep 13, 2019
Before and After: A Plain, Boring Desk Transforms Into a Creative Space—For Just $32
It even includes a plant propagation station!
Apartment Therapy
Sep 12, 2019
This Inexpensive Material Is Your Key to a Stylish Decor Hack
The half-moon dowel is more or less having a moment.
Laura Lambert
Sep 12, 2019
The 6 Most Underrated Items at Goodwill for Renters
Let’s go Goodwill hunting, renter-style.
Brittany Anas
Sep 12, 2019
Niksen Is the Dutch Concept of Doing Nothing and It’s the Mental Break We All Need
Niksen hails from Holland and is the concept of doing nothing. It’s that simple, and that’s exactly why it’s about to be so popular.
Jennifer Nied
Sep 12, 2019
Where Does Your State Fall in the All-American Smackdown of Ranch v. Cottage?
While each state has its cosmopolitan areas and scene vacation destinations, the majority of people live not in magazine-ready house, but something small, affordable, and lovely without tons of hassle. Surprisingly, this shakes out to just two home styles across the entire country.
Elizabeth Seward
Sep 12, 2019