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The Latest: 2019

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Two-story house with green trim, large windows, brick facade, and lush ivy-covered entrance.
Look Inside: This $975K L.A. Home Is Packed to the Brim with Character
Scoop this Beachwood Canyon beauty up while it’s hot. The home is hitting the market or the first time in nearly 40 years.
Anne Roderique-Jones
Jul 15, 2019
How to Actually Have Alone Time In Your Dorm If You’re an Introvert
How to handle the lectures, study groups, social activities, and living arrangements.
Madeleine Deliee
Jul 15, 2019
Interior Designers are Already Over These Big 2019 Trends
Trends come and go—and these four fads have already had their 15 minutes of design fame.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 15, 2019
Take Your Book Collection to New Heights With Floor-to-Ceiling Shelves
Six setups that rival a single, minimalist bookshelf.
Karen Marsala
Jul 15, 2019
Roommates Decorated This Apartment With Lots of Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace Scores
Apartment Therapy's Instagram Manager Austa Clausen decorated her rental apartment with furniture almost exclusively sourced from Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.
Austa Clausen
Jul 12, 2019
A Nature Illustrator’s Virginia Rental Home Is a ‘Modern Victorian Surrealist Cabinet of Curiosities’
Naomi McCavitt and her husband/business partner own Thicket Design, a natural history illustration and home decor company. Their rental apartment is bold and nature-filled.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 15, 2019
Set Sail on a Cruise Ship with Elizabeth Taylor's Fine Art and Household Decor
Before they go to auction, they're boarding the Queen Mary 2—and you can join them.
Elizabeth Entenman
Jul 14, 2019
Forget Rainbow-Colored Shelves: 7 Ways to Display Your Books
STYLE
If color-coded shelves feel played out, feast your eyes on these stunning alternatives.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 14, 2019
8 Easy Landscaping Hacks (From Someone Who Really Hates Landscaping)
Though I really just want to ignore the weeds and towering grasses surrounding my home, the reality is that I have to do something with my yard.
Elizabeth Seward
Jul 14, 2019
12 Drill-Free, Renter-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Bathroom
Renters rejoice: You no longer need your landlord's okay to revamp your bathroom on the cheap. We searched the web high and low and found a dozen drill-free ways you can upgrade your bathroom—all for under $40.
Caroline Biggs
Jul 14, 2019
Here's Proof That Wall-to-Wall Carpets are Wonderful
STYLE
Believe it or not, wall-to-wall carpets aren't as awful as they're cracked up to be. Style your carpet to perfection with these savvy tips.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 13, 2019
What Most People Get Wrong About Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Though adjustable-rate mortgages have gotten a bad rap post housing crisis, experts say they can actually make financial sense in certain situations.
Brittany Anas
Jul 13, 2019
This First-Time Studio Dweller Has DIYed an Organized and Beautiful 400-Square-Foot Home
This may be Emily's first studio apartment, but she deftly squeezed in a private bed area, living area AND room for entertaining in only 400 square feet
Franke Chung
Jul 12, 2019
The Practical Reason Chinese Homes Have a Dining Table in the Living Room, According to ‘The Farewell’s’ Production Designer
If your grandmother was suffering from an illness and she didn’t know, but you did — would you tell her? That’s the conflict Awkwafina grapples with in her starring role in Lulu Wang’s feature directorial debut, “The Farewell,” out Friday, July 12.
Stephanie Chan
Jul 12, 2019
Add Tons of Personality to Your Home with Oil Portraits
STYLE
Give the classic art style a modern twist with these tips.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 12, 2019
What to Do If Your Home or Community Is Targeted During an ICE Raid
If you are at risk of encountering an ICE raid—or would like to support your community members and neighbors if you encounter one, here is what to do.
Liz Steelman
Jul 12, 2019
If You Don’t Have a Screened-In Patio, This Clever Mosquito Chair is the Next Best Thing
So you can have a hot girl summer, not swat girl summer.
Kenya Foy
Jul 12, 2019
Your Inner Emo Kid Is Going to Fall Hard for These Goth Plants
The term “goth plants” isn’t one you’ll see in your average box store garden department. These plants have darker leaves and flowers, deeper and richer colors, and/or other components that are more emo than your run-of-the-mill greenery. This Reddit thread on Colocasia Black Magic led me to the Plant Goths thread, and my interest was officially piqued.
Elizabeth Seward
Jul 12, 2019
23 of the Greatest (Expert-Approved!) Credit Score Tips of All Time
We went through all the credit score-focused articles we've published in the past year and rounded up the best tips experts have shared with us. Here, the best of the best credit score tips and tricks.
Liz Steelman
Jul 12, 2019
How Much Did Your Marble Countertops Really Cost, and Was it Worth It?
Marble is a classic and timeless choice for countertops that’s versatile enough to look good in a wide variety of kitchens. But what about the cost and value? We regularly ask readers to share their experiences with various home projects. We hope this collective information proves helpful to anyone needing to get a basic sense of how much certain items cost, how much you can expect to pay for a service, or how long a project takes. How Much Did You Pay For Your Marble Countertops?
Dabney Frake
Jul 12, 2019
Elizabeth & Kevin’s Eclectic & Very Narrow Rowhome
Name: Elizabeth & KevinLocation: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Graduate Hospital neighborhoodSize: 1,600 square feet, 3 BR Years lived in: 1+ years Philadelphia is an area that is becoming more and more known for its young, hip and eclectic design scene. Elizabeth & Kevin’s Eclectic & Very Narrow Rowhome is a shining example of the fun and youthful direction that traditional row homes are heading!
Kristen Lubbe
Jul 12, 2019
Studio Aalto: Alvar Aalto’s Design Office
Name: Alvar Aalto Location: Helsinki, Finland After Alvar Aalto’s firm had outgrown the small studio space in his family’s home the Atelier was built in 1955 in a residential neighborhood just a short walk away from Riihitie 20, west of the Helsinki city center. Like his home, the Atelier facade is nearly windowless and quite plain. The majority of windows are on the rear and sides of the building where they can take full advantage of the limited (in winter) Finnish sunlight.
Aaron Able
Jul 12, 2019
Dan’s MMC (Mostly Mid-Century) Home and Gallery
Name: Dan DeveningLocation: ChicagoSize/Type: Owned 1,400 sq. ft. two-bedroom condo in newly constructed three-flatYears lived in: 4 With a home steeped in self-described “MMC (mostly mid-century)” visual stunners, Dan Devening lives the way he works: with and surrounded by art.
Heather Blaha
Jul 12, 2019
This Was the Biggest Mistake I Made When Buying My First Home
It seems quite absurd now that this sealed the deal for us, and lead us to close on the biggest single purchase of our lives.
Fiona Tapp
Jul 11, 2019
5 of the Best Remote Jobs From Highly Rated Companies
For those looking to make the switch from an open office plan to your home office, we’ve rounded up 5 work from home gigs from top Glassdoor companies.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Jul 11, 2019
A 490-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Feels Much More Spacious Thanks to Its Serene, Minimal Style
This minimalism consultant didn't purchase anything new when she moved into this small space, instead challenging herself to create a home she loves with what she already had.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 11, 2019
Before and After: 50 Years Later, This Houston Home Is The Perfect Blend of Goop and ‘Mad Men’
If you're looking for a home that, somehow, brilliantly blends the best of Gwyneth's sensibilities with Sterling Cooper-era interior design, do I have a home for you.
Sarah Magnuson
Jul 11, 2019
It's Official: Disco Balls are Making a Comeback
STYLE
Put the spotlight on your space with these illuminating tips.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 11, 2019
This New Orleans Studio Apartment is Located in a 140-Year-Old Bakery Compound
Historic industrial elements like an 1800s oven, original masonry, and porcelain subway bricks blend with this residential contractor's modern decor tastes.
Laura Steffan
Jul 11, 2019
The Best Alarm Clocks for Your Personality Type
We found clocks for people who always need more sleep and people who are always raring to go (so annoying!).
Sarah Lyon
Jul 11, 2019
10 Things to Buy at IKEA If You’re Moving (Or Just Have a Lot of Stuff)
If you're holding off on an IKEA run until after move-in day, you're missing out big time.
Marshall Bright
Jul 11, 2019
How to Style a Rug in Your Kitchen
STYLE
The kitchen rug trend isn't going anywhere anytime soon, so here's how to incorporate it into your space.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 11, 2019
9 Quick Exercises You Can Do from Literally Any Chair
It’s all too easy to squash the best intentions of working out at home once you decide to chill in your favorite chair. So here are some chair exercises you can do any time, from any chair—seated, standing, and even without equipment!
Diana Kelly
Jul 11, 2019
House Tour: Katin & Brandon’s North Shore Cape
Name: Katin & BrandonLocation: Marblehead, MASize: Just under 2000 sq/ft (includes full unfinished basement)Years lived in: Owned since October 2008 Last week you saw the kitchen, then the bathroom, and now it’s time for the whole house. Katin & Brandon made a big move about 5 months ago: from a 600 sq/ft apartment in Cambridge to this roomy cape in Marblehead.
Wes & Kayla Schwartz
Jul 11, 2019
Marco & Shanna’s House of Style
Name: Marco Fiorilo and Shanna Eldridge, their 5-year-old son, 4 chickens, 2 dogs and sea monkeysLocation: South — Austin, TexasSize: 1186 square feet Years lived in: Owned 2 and a half yearsIt’s not a requirement that you own a hip furniture store to have a stylish house, but chances are if you do helm one of the hottest and trendiest furniture stores in Austin, you’re probably going to have a cool house to match.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 11, 2019
House Tour: Polly & Ben’s Sherman Oaks Shangri-La
Name: Polly & Ben (son, Cyrus is 4)Location: Sherman Oaks, CASize: 1,100 Square Feet Years lived in: 4 already, wow! About a year ago, I purchased a modern minimal bench via Craigslist from a seller who lived in Sherman Oaks. Upon arriving to their apartment to pay and arrange for pickup (they were so kind, they even delivered the bench to our place), I noted their home was a marvelous gem of MidCentury and DIY decor.
Gregory Han
Jul 11, 2019
A Vintage Dealer’s Seattle Home Is a Quirky, Mid-Century, Desert-Inspired Live and Work Loft
Almost everything in this interior designer and vintage furniture dealer's home is from a vintage or thrift store.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 11, 2019
An Airy Oslo Loft Aces Simple, Chic, Classic Style
Name: Kaja Bergerud Location: Grünerløkka — Oslo, Norway Size: 75 square meters (800 square feet) Years lived in: 1 year, owned 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.
Jacqueline DuBois
Jul 10, 2019
Textured, Sunny Scandinavian Style in Sweden
Name: Lesley Pennington and her family (husband, a teenager and a dog) Location: Viggbyholm, Sweden (Just outside of Stockholm) Size: 240 square meters Years lived in: 3 years Before the Pennington family acquired this property three years ago, this was the home of a famous Swedish textile designer.
Abe Martinez
Jul 10, 2019
A “French meets West Coast” Creative Berlin Apartment
Name: Kassandra Jensen with roommate Ashley Location: Berlin, Germany Size: 72 square meters (775 square feet) Years lived in: 4 months Kassandra’s life is full of travel for work and a constantly changing schedule. So being able to choose her Berlin apartment’s permanent materials—flooring, bathroom subway tiles, custom kitchen countertops, cabinetry and more—has given her something to come home to that is grounded.
Abe Martinez
Jul 10, 2019
A Classic Cozy Budapest Apartment
Name: Daisy and Matthias Location: Budapest, Hungary Size: 1700 square feet Years lived in: Owned 5 months Four years ago, Daisy and Matthias got the opportunity to move to Budapest. After falling in love with the city, they decided to find a property they could invest in, and fell in love at first sight with this apartment—despite the fact that each room had been painted a different bold color and that there was pink marble in the bathroom!
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 10, 2019
A “Little Bit Bohemian, Little Bit Scandinavian, Little Bit Rock & Roll” Home in Norway
Name: Julianne Rydberg Location: Buskerud, Norway Size: 99 square meters Years lived in: 1 year 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.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 10, 2019
“Flea Market Chic” Modern Style in the Philippines
Name: Jar and Kay (and their 5-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter) Location: Quezon City, Philippines Size: 375 square meters Years lived in: Owned 3 months Jar writes: “This is my wife and I’s first house together. We worked closely with our architect [Denise De Castro of DDC-Vida] to achieve a sustainable structure that would cater to a growing family. We were able to incorporate a lot of natural light and ventilation with a pocket garden in the middle of the home.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 10, 2019
An Artist’s Lovely, “Less Is More” Lisbon Loft
Name: Antje Weber Location: Alfama — Lisbon, Portugal Size: 700 square feet Years lived in: 3 years This two-bedroom apartment occupies the top two floors of a four-story building in the heart of Lisbon’s historic Alfama district. With views to the Pantheon and — from the bedrooms — across to the river Tejo, the apartment is filled with the beautiful light that Lisbon is so famous for.
Cathy Pyle
Jul 10, 2019
A French-Chic Mix of Old & New in a Gorgeous Budapest Flat
Name: Szilvia Farkas Location: Budapest, Hungary Size: 990 square feet Years lived in: Owned just finished renovation Szilvia, a Hungarian lawyer, designed every single inch of this Budapest flat without any professional assistance. Not bad for a first home project, huh?
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 10, 2019
A Photographer’s Scottish Home That’s Like “Stepping into a Rainbow”
Name: Mairi and Richard Location: Edinburgh Years Lived In: 1 year, owned The colors and textures of the Scottish landscape are Mairi’s biggest inspiration. “Often I am found escaping to the outdoors and photographing the enlivening flora and fauna that surrounds us,” she says. Mairi transforms this natural inspiration into dynamic abstract patterns for Mairi Helena, a textile and wallpaper company she runs from this colorful Edinburgh house.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 10, 2019
Organic Forms & Beautiful Light in Switzerland
Name: Nana Sjöblom and Pat Vermeulen Location: Vevey, Switzerland Size: 170 square meters (1,830 square feet) Years lived in: 1 year; Rented Nana and Pat are inspiring artists living with their two sons, Aïto and Oïva, in a beautiful century-old house in Switzerland. Avid collectors and art lovers, curious about everything from design, illustration and photography to snowboard culture, they needed a big house to shelter their huge collection of treasures.
Anik Polo
Jul 10, 2019
Jean & Tennessee’s Nest Above the Lake in Switzerland
Name: Jean and Tennessee Macdougall Location: Lausanne, Switzerland Size: 80 square meters (861 square feet) Years lived in: 16 years; Rented Jean is a single mom living with her daughter Tennessee in an amazing apartment overlooking the beautiful Lake Léman in Lausanne, Switzerland. Upon entering their home, you are immediately struck by the different collections and interesting finds they have accumulated over the years.
Anik Polo
Jul 10, 2019