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8 Perfect Organizers for the Things You Have Too Many Of
The solution for your "too much stuff" problem is one of these uni-tasking organizers designed to perfectly store your menagerie.
Caroline Biggs
Jul 6, 2019
12 Things You Should Know Before Painting Your House Exterior
Our experts sketch out the 12 things you must know before you paint your house.
Lambeth Hochwald
Jul 5, 2019
7 Staging Tips That'll Help Your Bedroom Go From 0 To Zen
Follow these tips, and the master bedroom may just rise to the most coveted staged space on buyers wish list (or, if you have no plans on moving, become your favorite room of the house!)
Brittany Anas
Jul 5, 2019
Chip and Jo or Property Bros? This Survey Ranks the Top Celebs for a Dream Home Makeover
Porch surveyed over 1,000 people about the top 5 celebrities who they would want to be on their home design “dream team,” and here are the results.
Megan Johnson
Jul 5, 2019
This Wine Suitcase Will Safely Transport an Entire Case of Red, White, or Rosé
It takes BYOB to the next level.
Elizabeth Entenman
Jul 5, 2019
This Skinny House That’s Just 10 Feet Wide Is for Sale in New York
It has an incredible history.
Elizabeth Entenman
Jul 4, 2019
The Secret to Successfully Painting IKEA Shelves
Apartment Therapy readers are an amazingly helpful and knowledgeable group – over the years, they have stepped up and provided answers to all sorts of questions about how to do things around the house better, where the best sources are and, of course, what color to paint the walls of your (fill in the blank).
Janel Laban
Jul 4, 2019
In-Ground Pools Are Totally Overrated—Here's Why
Although having a pool in your own backyard provides plenty of perks, it also comes with a slew of (expensive) pitfalls—some of which you might not realize until it’s too late.
Chelsea Greenwood
Jul 4, 2019
How To: Slipcover a Reading Chair
Time: 2 WeekendsCost: $120 This is one project that most (including ourselves) consider TOO HARD. Recovering a reading chair? Forget it. But NicoleMari’s patient, smart, inspiring instructions will soothe your nerves and give you confidence. NicoleMari submitted this project to our January Jumpstart Contest and tied for second place in her category (Thanks, Nicolemari!)… AFTERTell us the tools and resources you used for the project: I bought all my materials and notions at fabric.
Maxwell Ryan
Jul 4, 2019
Quiet Fireworks Exist, and Your Dog Will Be so Grateful
Such a great idea.
Elizabeth Entenman
Jul 4, 2019
7 Style-Conscious Ways To Make The Most Out Of Bunk Beds
Bunk beds usually conjure the image of summer camps or crowded kids’ rooms, but not here.
Marlen Komar
Jul 4, 2019
This Apartment Has a Bold Red Kitchen and a Fabulous Floral Sofa Passed Down for Generations
This shared apartment's style is Scandinavian-inspired, cozy bohemian.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 4, 2019
The 3 Kitchen Essentials You Need to Have On Hand at Every Picnic
I’ve spent many years of my life living in and loving the city of Chicago, where interior spaces are relatively small and people can’t wait for the warmer months (40 below, no thank you). As soon as summer hits, folks flood the parks, beaches, and rooftops to host picnic after picnic. Picnic baskets aren’t hard to assemble—in fact, they’re pretty straightforward despite their loosey-goosey nature. You just have to think about what you may need in a pinch.
Sarah Rae Smith
Jul 3, 2019
Lidl Is Selling a Dog Bed with a Sun Shade, and We Hope There’s Room for Us, Too
Your pup will thank you.
Elizabeth Entenman
Jul 3, 2019
Amazon Has a Hidden Feature That Will Add Up Every Cent You’ve Spent on There To Date
They don't make it exactly obvious or easy, but Amazon does let you review your spending totals. Just in case you're not into combing through credit card statements or digging through email receipts.
Dana McMahan
Jul 3, 2019
7 Tips for Styling Your Entryway, According to Professional Home Stagers
Whether you're looking to sell your home or just want an impressive entrance, these front entryway ideas will help give off that good “welcome home” vibe.
Brittany Anas
Jul 3, 2019
What the Word "Modern" Actually Means in a Real Estate Listing
Used liberally by real estate agents, this term does not always mean updated, new, and renovated or evocative of Frank Lloyd Wright or "Mad Men."
Kate Streit
Jul 3, 2019
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A Plant-Filled Apartment in a Former Mansion
Name: Kevin Foley Location: Gold Coast, ChicagoSize: 1,000 square feetYears lived in: 3 yearsA few years after the Great Chicago Fire, millionaire businessman Potter Palmer filled in a swampy area on the shore of Lake Michigan and built his family a 42-room mansion. More Gilded Age families followed, and the Gold Coast was born. More than a century later, it’s still a ritzy ZIP code, but every now and then one renter stumbles on a miraculous deal. Kevin Foley is one of those renters.
Matt Gurry
Jul 3, 2019
8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying a Tiny Home
After a year of researching, we felt prepared to purge our stuff and find a tiny house for our family, but there was a lot that we had to get used to that we didn't expect.
Brynn Burger
Jul 2, 2019
Chip and Joanna Gaines Build a Playhouse for St. Jude’s Hospital—Here’s a Peek Inside
As if Chip and Joanna Gaines didn’t have enough on their plates, the “Fixer Upper” alums recently managed to squeeze in one more very important project. Along with Target, Chip and Joanna appeared in Memphis, Tennessee to celebrate children currently undergoing treatment at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Megan Johnson
Jul 2, 2019
4 Up-and-Coming Kitchen Cabinet Trends Experts Love to See in Homes
Home builders, remodelers, and designers chime in on what current trends are worth investing in for the rest of this year.
Kate Streit
Jul 2, 2019
A Case for Why You Should Try Contrasting Wallpapers and Carpets
Live a little with these contrasting mixes of wallpaper and carpet.
Marlen Komar
Jul 2, 2019
An Environmentally Conscious Couple Has Designed an Incredibly Playful and Modern Victorian House
Interior design, decor, and the environment don’t often collide, but in this colorful Victorian remodel, they do so beautifully.
Viv Yapp
Jul 2, 2019
Pete Wentz Lists His Encino Home, and Thnks fr th Mmrs
If we had to compile a general list of things to do when you attain rock star status, one task would definitely include acquiring and selling at least one extravagant mansion (bonus points for selling it to another celebrity). The latest musician hoping to achieve this luxury lifestyle feat is Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz, who recently placed his Encino home on the market. The single-level, gated residence is listed at $2,395,000, which is slightly more than the $1.
Kenya Foy
Jul 2, 2019
I Wanted to Pay Off My Mortgage Early, Then I Realized This
To me, the math was clear: The longer I paid mortgage payments, the more that house was going to cost.
Amanda Derrick
Jul 2, 2019
Our Newest Series “Liz$plaining” Is Personal Finance for Real People
Finance is boring, but our Real Estate Editor, Liz, sure isn't! In our new series called Liz$plaining, Liz will guide you through all your toughest financial questions.
Liz Steelman
Jul 2, 2019
We're Beamin' Looking at These Bedroom Setups
These bedrooms prove exposed beams are great for interiors.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 2, 2019
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Organize Your Tools in One Weekend with This DIY Work Station
We’ve all put off fixing a broken doorknob or restitching a seam for longer than we’d care to admit, despite the deep satisfaction that arrives when we finally get around to it. Why does it take so long to make small repairs when we know how much they matter to our daily lives? Even the little things can feel overwhelming when we’re not organized, which is why a dedicated fix-it station makes all the difference.
Creative Studio
Jul 2, 2019
I Thought I Wasn’t A City Person—Turns Out, I Just Wanted A Smaller City
I put so much pressure on myself to love New York and to be a “city” person that I didn’t even let myself consider if another, smaller city would make me happier.
Olivia Muenter
Jul 2, 2019
The Cool California Home of the Founders of Health-Ade Kombucha
They used to make kombucha in their small apartment. The success of the company allowed them to buy this beautiful home.
Marisa Vitale
Jul 2, 2019
A Simple-Chic Small Flat in London
Originally from Hong Kong, Sheyee has owned this 575 square foot flat for three years. Far from family, she's filled her home with sentimental pieces and good memories.
Viv Yapp
Jul 2, 2019
Sofia’s DIY Garden Apartment in Brooklyn
Name: Sofia Berger Location: Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York Size: 480 square feet + garden Years lived in: 3 years; rented Sofia is a banker by day and an aspiring interior designer in the rest of her time. She frequents the hardware stores so often that the employees know her by name. Her bookcases are stocked with shelter magazines and her furniture has been decoupaged, reconstructed, upholstered, hacked or built from scratch.
Andrea Sparacio
Jul 1, 2019
Monica’s Handmade Modern Hollywood Home
Name: Monica SchaferLocation: The Plaza — Kansas City, MissouriSize: 650 square feetYears lived in: 3.5 — ownedTucked out of the way amidst some serious hustle and bustle resides this lovely and luxurious apartment in Kansas City. Located in the neighborhood called The Plaza, it boasts some serious Art Deco era design, complete with extra skinny hallways and round windows.
Sarah Rae Smith
Jul 1, 2019
13 Super Secret Stair Storage Ideas
Underneath the stairs lies a great abyss known as unused space in most homes. Check out this list of 13 inspirational ideas to kick-start how to use your stairs, steps, and angles to your best small space advantage!In no particular order, here are our favorite 13 ways to efficiently use your staircase space: Stair Drawers: When you think about it, directly underneath your steps are layers of unused space. So why not add functionality to those common rectangles by transforming them into drawers?
Tiffany Finley
Jul 1, 2019
Anne & Leo’s Cozy Cosmopolitan Loft
Alexis Buryk
Jul 1, 2019
Joey and Gerard’s France Meets California Mountain Cottage
Name: Joey Grana and Gerard Dislaire Location: Mount Washington, California Size: 1,200 square feet Years Lived In: 2 years; Owned A trip to Joey and Gerard’s serene hillside home will take your breath away and may leave you wondering: am I in California, or have I been transported to the French Alps?
Bridget Pizzo
Jul 1, 2019
Joan’s Artist Abode
Name: Joan Hiller Location: North East, Portland, Oregon Size: 432 square feet Years lived in: 1 year; rented Joan is a music publicist, painter and all–around creative, energetic lady. Her apartment functions as her office and her painting studio; she shares the space with her companion of almost thirty years, her turtle Sheldon. Spending time in Joan’s apartment was like watching her consciousness explode into a living space.
Leela Cyd
Jul 1, 2019
Sarah & Fred’s Leafy Art-House
Name: Sarah Schmitz and Fred Gray Location: Berkeley, California Size: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; OwnedPlants make a house feel fresh. Just take a look at Sarah and Fred’s leafy Berkeley abode. The beautiful one-bedroom house came with the Christmasy poinsettia out front, but the rows of potted succulents and happy houseplants are the result of Sarah’s own green thumb.
Celeste Sunderland
Jul 1, 2019
Snowboarding Sisters Share a Cozy, Cool College Apartment
These snowboarding sisters attend university living in a shared space that is equal parts modern and cool, but also classic and romantic.
Justice Darragh
Jul 1, 2019
I Tried the Famous NIGHT Pillow, and OMG, It’s Amazing
Let me tell you, this thing works.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 1, 2019
Bye-Bye, Billy! 7 Affordable First-Apartment Furniture Finds That Aren’t from IKEA
If you’re moving into your first “grown up” place, you’ve probably been told time and time again that you just have to go to IKEA for affordable, functional furniture. While it’s no secret that we’re huge fans of the Swedish retailer—not to mention the countless hacks you can perform to glam up even its most basic pieces—the search for inexpensive furniture items doesn’t have to end there.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 1, 2019
The Secrets Behind Great Small Spaces
Everyone has a bit of a different take on small space living: it’s all about purging your stuff. No, it’s all about organizing your stuff. Wait, it’s all about storing your stuff! But one thing is for sure: you know an amazing small space when you see it. Small spaces are king on Re-Nest. Yes, we love them for their lower energy and heating bills, and yes, we love them because they force us to edit, organize, and reduce our accumulation of stuff.
Cambria Bold
Jul 1, 2019
A California Cool Home with Parisian Charm
This expert update is great inspiration for anyone looking to refresh their own home without doing a complete overhaul.
Jessica Isaac
Jul 1, 2019
A 400-Square-Foot Studio Feels Spacious and Serene, Despite the Small Size
This photo editor's studio apartment is full of tips for creating a spacious, serene home in a very busy city.
Minette Hand
Jul 1, 2019
This Illustrator’s Colorful, Maximalist Bristol Home Is Extraordinarily Joyful
We dare you NOT to smile while looking through this stunning and stylish home.
Viv Yapp
Jul 1, 2019
Steve Martin Is Selling the House Next Door, So You Can Be His Neighbor
The next owner may eventually befriend one of the Three Amigos.
Kenya Foy
Jul 1, 2019
Before and After: A Hoboken Condo Finds Happiness After a Reno
This place needed A LOT of updates but after six weeks of chaos, countless Home Depot trips, and tons of sweat equity, this condo now fits the couple's personalities.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 1, 2019
Kyle’s Cottage in the City
Name: Kyle Ewing Location: San Francisco, California Size: 1,330 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Owned We caught a sneak peak of Kyle’s apartment in her Before and After Kitchen Remodel, and now we’re back for the full tour! Entering this light-filled oasis in the middle of San Francisco, you’re transported from bustling city life to a soothing environment that’s warm, welcoming and feels more like a quaint country cottage than a city apartment.
Lindsay Tella
Jul 1, 2019