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The Latest: 2019

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It’s Another Amazing Australian Tour You’re Going To Want to Save Every Image From
It's Scandinavian-inspired, but with the joy and bolder colors of Australian homes we've seen.
Natalie Jeffcott
Sep 12, 2019
Before & After: This Drab Kitchen Goes Glam with a Marble Makeover
Bye bye, golden wood cabinets!
Lauren Jones
Sep 12, 2019
10 Dangerous Things Your Electrician Wants You to Stop Doing ASAP
Electrical fires are the third leading cause of home structure fires, according to The Electrical Safety Foundation International. But fortunately, there are a variety of preventative measures you can take to help ensure that one doesn’t happen to you.
Brigitt Earley
Sep 12, 2019
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Before and After: A Run-of-the-Mill Bathroom Gets an Elegant, DIY Upgrade
When DIY home blogger Sara Davis decided to renovate her daughter’s bathroom, it was about more than pleasing a 7-year-old. The space, which wasn’t in terrible shape—it was just “very ’90s and bland,” she says—is shared by overnight guests, so it had to be welcoming to all. Plus, Sara wanted it to be something her daughter could grow into.
Creative Studio
Sep 12, 2019
Before and After: This Bare Entryway Transforms Into a Functional and Stylish One—For Only $32
Every entryway needs these three things: a mirror, a dish for keys, and something pretty to motivate you on the way out the door (or welcome you home). See how they all come together!
Apartment Therapy
Sep 11, 2019
New to the Schoolhouse Brand? Here are the Most Iconic Pieces to Shop First
They're rightfully called "the next generation of heirlooms."
Samantha Leal
Sep 11, 2019
Before & After: A ‘Crayola-Colored Nightmare’ Victorian House Gets an Incredible Transformation
From the crayon-colored kitchen, to the garishly green dining room and more, this Victorian house needed a lot of work. Dana and her husband Brian were up to the task, turning it into an elegant and unique home.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 11, 2019
The Dangerous Truth About Dutch Staircases (& Why They Might Go Away Soon)
Not only are they incredibly steep, but they're also smushed in between narrow walls and often built at strange angles.
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 11, 2019
Don’t Think You Can Become Someone Who Makes Their Bed Every Day? These Therapists Say Otherwise
In honor of National Make Your Bed Day on Sept. 11, we spoke with experts about an important question: How can those of us who aren’t natural bed-makers make a routine of it?
Ashley Abramson
Sep 11, 2019
It’s Starting to Get Colder. Here Are 6 Ways to Make Candles the Center of Attention at Home
It's becoming chillier outside, which means it's officially the season for cozy nights in, pumpkin-flavored recipes (if that's basic, so be it!) , and, of course, candles.
Sarah Lyon
Sep 11, 2019
A Store Owner’s Childhood Home Gets a Fresh, Modern Look
BUK & NOLA co-founder decorated her house with a mix of influences ranging from Scandinavian, minimalism, quirky, and boho designs.
Sylvie Li
Sep 11, 2019
Try This Slow-and-Steady System for Decluttering Your Biggest Mess
September Sweep
Sure, maybe a whirlwind weekend spent in a twister of trash bags will get your space sorted faster than spending a month decluttering slowly. But the real winner here is the person who uncovered a new lifestyle that allows them to be perpetually uncluttered.
Taryn Williford
Sep 9, 2019
Kirsten’s Bluebird of Happiness House
Name: Kirsten Coplans & Pearl Location: Uptown, Denver, Colorado Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: 11 years Kirsten Coplans is not just a collector, nor is her house just a house. Artwork, family memorabilia and rescued taxidermy grace the walls, shelves and floors of her tiny dollhouse of a home, all displayed lovingly and with purpose. Strongly connected to deer, birds and rabbits, Kirsten finds comfort in sharing her home with figurines and artwork of animals.
Ashley Poskin
Sep 11, 2019
The Rug Pattern That Can Work Pretty Much Anywhere (And 10 Rooms That Prove It)
No need to fret or sweat over which kind of rug to get to add a little spice to your ____ room. Go with this bold choice—it's surprisingly classic and these rooms prove it.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 11, 2019
Before and After: How to Style a Trendy (and Practical!) Coffee Table With Just $32
Yes, it's totally possible!
Apartment Therapy
Sep 10, 2019
This Renter Convinced Her Landlord to Remodel and the Result is a Modern and Stylish Apartment
When Heidi first moved into this rental apartment she was 22 and all her furniture and belongings came from her childhood room, dead relatives, or the literal trash. But now it's a stylish and more grown-up home.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 10, 2019
How ‘The Brady Bunch's’ Marcia and Greg Spend Their Perfect Nights In
Don't be surprised when you see some similar responses: they are TV Brady siblings, after all.
Nicoletta Richardson
Sep 10, 2019
The One Thing All The Happiest Homeowners Remember to Do When Buying
Buying a home is most likely the largest purchase you'll make in your lifetime—and one of the most confusing. Why wouldn't you want an expert you know you can count on?
Kate Streit
Sep 10, 2019
8 Steps For Growing Your Own Pumpkins This Fall
We talked to a few plant experts to get step-by-step instructions on how to start your own pumpkin patch—or at least one. In any case, here are some handy tips for getting the results you want:
Elizabeth Seward
Sep 10, 2019
This Australian Mansion Is Going Viral and You Have to See the Basement
At first glance of 10 Melory Crescent, you may not understand why the listing of the the sprawling Australian mansion says “Brave people only.” But step inside Woodforde House, and you’ll soon understand why.
Megan Johnson
Sep 10, 2019
3 Fire Pits You Can Make Using Stuff You Basically Already Own
A firepit isn't like other yard goals (a new deck, a hot tub, a perimeter full of privacy-lending trees), because all you need to add one is a tiny yard and a little motivation.
Elizabeth Seward
Sep 10, 2019
A Globetrotting Couple’s Colorful LA Rental
Ali and Evan's Los Angeles home is filled to the brim with eclectic art from all over the world
Marisa Vitale
Sep 10, 2019
13 Brilliant Tricks Professionals Use When They Don't Really Have Time to Stage
Professionals don't like to waste their precious minutes either.
Chelsea Greenwood
Sep 10, 2019
Before and After: Here’s Proof That a Linen Closet Can Actually Look Stylish
The space needed function and organization, but now this well-organized linen closet is too pretty to be hidden behind closed doors.
Alison Goldman
Sep 6, 2019
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Reportedly House Hunting in Malibu
She may be across the pond these days, but is it possible that Meghan Markle will always be a California girl? The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly homesick for life on the West Coast.
Megan Johnson
Sep 10, 2019
The MacMillans’ Converted Greenhouse
Name: Amy and Rob MacMillan and their kids, Tatum and Mo Location: Newport, Rhode Island Size: 3,900 square feet Years lived in: 11 years; owned It’s hard to believe that Amy and Rob MacMillan’s utterly charming home, set back behind a stone wall along Newport’s scenic ten-mile drive, started out as a building with a completely utilitarian purpose.
Jacqueline Marque
Sep 10, 2019
Pirate Toronto’s Audio Escape
Name: Pirate Toronto Location: Toronto, Canada Size: 10,000 square feet Years Occupied: 23 yearsPirate Toronto is one of Canada’s leading audio post-production houses, located in the heart of the city’s Design District.
Justice Darragh
Sep 10, 2019
Keeping Clutter at Bay Helps This 250-Square-Foot NYC Studio Apartment Feel Bigger Than It Is
This apartment reflects everything the renter loves—it's an oasis in a hectic city!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 10, 2019
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Finally: Energy-Efficient LED Bulbs With A Traditional Warm Glow
Home lighting is getting exciting. Light bulbs have evolved more in the past five years than in the century-plus since the very first incandescents were introduced. LEDs are revolutionizing home lighting by offering even greater energy efficiency than CFLs combined with the warm glow of traditional incandescents. We’ve partnered with LED pioneer Cree® to bring you up to speed on new LED bulbs and the best ways to use them.
Sponsored Post
Sep 10, 2019
5 Questions I Always Ask Myself When I Need to Declutter
September Sweep
It's time to be ruthless. And your decluttering truth serum is these five questions.
Taryn Williford
Sep 6, 2019
Before and After: A Bar Cart Was Transformed from Plain to Stylish With Just $32 (And a Little Paint)
$32 Design Challenge
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 9, 2019
This 250-Square-Foot RV Is a Rustic Boho Farmhouse on Wheels
These two traveling physical therapists use this rolling RV home as their cozy, stable place to come home to after work.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 9, 2019
‘Why Women Kill’ Shows How the Decor of One Mansion Changes Across 3 Decades
“It’s lovely,” says a smiling Beth Ann as she arrives in front of her new home—a Mediterranean-style mansion—with husband Rob. Not only “lovely,” the property plays a central role in the dark comedy-drama “Why Women Kill.”
Stephanie Chan
Sep 9, 2019
A Designer’s “Antique Modern” NYC Studio
Daniel's small and stylish studio apartment goes from luxurious bedroom to fabulous living room thanks to a functional and beautiful Murphy bed.
Melanie Rieders
Sep 9, 2019
Seriously, What's the Difference Between Cane, Wicker, and Rattan?
There's something about this woven furniture and accessories that makes any room feel like it's summer year-round.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 9, 2019
Before and After: A Carpeted (!!) Bathroom Gets a Pretty Pink Makeover
Joanne Gultig's UK bathroom had green carpet, and that really says it all.
Alison Goldman
Sep 6, 2019
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How to Create an Easy Entryway Without Tools
It may be the most important spot in your home, so it deserves some attention.
Creative Studio
Sep 9, 2019
Before & After: A Plain Modern Loft Was Transformed Into an Incredibly Colorful, Patterned, and Playful Home
This cold, blank canvas was utterly transformed into a playful home with color, paint, and pattern!
Minette Hand
Sep 9, 2019
10 Scandinavian Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following If You Love Design
Welcome to Scandi Week—Apartment Therapy’s seven-day focus on all-things Scandinavia (often defined as the countries of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway). Sometimes it seems like the whole world is obsessed with trying to copy this corner of the globe, from its timeless style aesthetic to its now-famous coziness rituals. For the next week, we’ll take a look at all of it—cleaning, pop culture, and of course tons of eye-popping design inspiration.
Tara Bellucci
Sep 9, 2019
30 Home Hacks Everyone Should Know by 30
Psst... you can pick up great design tips at any age.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 8, 2019
5 Genius Hacks to Fake Your Way to a Brighter Room
We're shining a light on this dreary design dilemma.
Sarah Lyon
Sep 8, 2019
12 Top-Rated Amazon Finds for Cleaning and Storing Your Cast Iron Skillet (Starting at $3!)
If there was ever a cookware staple that could last well enough to be passed down generation after generation, it's cast iron skillets. Here are some top-rated Amazon finds that will help you keep your cast iron in good shape to last a lifetime and then some.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 6, 2019
The Best Bathroom Paint Colors, According to Real Estate Agents
Make your bathroom feel clean, spacious, and bright—all with just one coat of paint.
Marshall Bright
Sep 8, 2019
This Small Palm Springs Bungalow Is a Master Class in Pattern Mixing
If you've ever wanted to know how to mix a bunch of different patterns without clashing, this playful Palm Springs house will inspire.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 8, 2019
This Sloth Home Decor Collection Will Inspire You to Take a Long Nap
Your house needs more sloths.
Elizabeth Entenman
Sep 8, 2019
The One Reddit Thread All Renters (and Frequent Travelers) Should Bookmark
Why in 2k19, in the age of Al Gore's internet, is it so hard to find QUALITY photos of bed bugs in context?
Liz Steelman
Sep 7, 2019
9 Amazon Products That’ll Solve Your Bathroom Mold Problem
Check out these tried-and-true products that’ll make sure your bathroom is mold-free—for good.
Kaitlin Stanford
Sep 7, 2019
7 Ways to Make Your Entryway So Good, You’ll Want to Hang Out There
Your entryway is the first area that guests see when they walk into your home, so it's only natural that you want it to look welcoming, at the very least. But shouldn't it go a step beyond that?
Sarah Lyon
Sep 7, 2019