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Gardener wearing yellow gloves planting white and pink hyacinths in soil.
Feeling Lonely? Tending a Garden Can Help, Experts Say
We’re not talking about making friends with your plants (but that could work too).
Inigo Del Castillo
Jan 22, 2020
You Can Rent a Floating Cabin on the Tennessee River and Watch the Sunset From Your Private Deck
We can feel the relaxing vibes from here.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jan 22, 2020
What You Should Look for in a Roommate, According to Your Enneagram
All nine personality types, explained.
Kate Streit
Jan 22, 2020
This Quick Routine Will Make Your Sofa Look and Feel Brand New
January Cure
People give their cars annual inspections—why shouldn't a sofa get the same treatment?
Taryn Williford
Jan 22, 2020
16 Ways to Squeeze a Little Extra Storage Out of a Small Kitchen
Kitchen bursting at the seams? If you’re going a little crazy trying to fit all your cooking accoutrements in your teeny-tiny kitchen, this is the post for you. Here are 20+ ideas for ways to squeeze a little extra storage out of a small kitchen. 1. Get the most out of the cabinets you do have with stackable shelves (like these from Store).2. Don’t neglect the space above your cabinets. You could stash extra stuff up there in baskets.3.
Nancy Mitchell
Jan 21, 2020
Frank Lloyd Wright Fans: Now You Can Build a Mini Taliesin West Out of Toy Bricks
No one could ever repeat what Frank Lloyd Wright has done for the design world—but these building kits might be the closest we’ll ever come to doing so.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jan 21, 2020
Before and After: A $74 Accent Wall Transforms This Slime-Green Bedroom
The after is seriously chic, but still colorful and fun.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 21, 2020
7 Unexpected Paint Tricks for Small Spaces, According to Designers
White paint isn't always the answer!
Caroline Biggs
Jan 21, 2020
A 550-Square-Foot Studio Proves Life Is Too Short for Boring Apartments
Isabelle Weiss is the founder of NEXT:SPACE, a contemporary art space in Detroit. Her small studio apartment is absolutely filled with great furniture and art.
Diana Paulson
Jan 21, 2020
This Mississippi Cottage from Season 2 of “Home Town” is for Sale
Brace yourselves, HGTV enthusiasts.
Kenya Foy
Jan 21, 2020
IKEA’s New European Store Will Ditch Parking for Trees
160 trees, to be exact.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jan 21, 2020
9 IKEA Living Room Buys That Look Surprisingly High End
Yup, these things are actually from IKEA.
Sarah Lyon
Jan 21, 2020
A Modern, Minimal Spanish Apartment Has the Sleek Black Kitchen of Our Dreams
Though there's a lovely smattering of neutrals and lots of splashes of greenery, black is the central color for Paula Aparicio's home.
Alicia Macias
Jan 21, 2020
5 Work from Home Jobs with Flexible Hours That Could Pay Up to $160K a Year
Working from home is a win, especially if you can set your own hours.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Jan 21, 2020
7 Dangerous Things Your Plumber Wants You to Stop Doing
Plumbing issues can be a real drain (get it??).
Brigitt Earley
Jan 21, 2020
The Color Real Estate Agents Say to Never Paint Your Bathroom
The fiery opposition is unanimous.
Brittany Anas
Jan 21, 2020
You Can Sleep Alongside Elephants in Thailand’s Jungle Bubbles
Let’s talk about the elephant outside the room.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jan 20, 2020
Before and After: This Normal Camper Transforms Into a Muraled Music Studio with Furry Pink Walls
The after is as fun on the inside as it is on the outside.
Kenya Foy
Jan 20, 2020
Before and After: It's Hard to Believe This Dramatic Bath Redo Cost Just $800
It's literally unrecognizable.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 20, 2020
This Cozy, Light-Filled California Cabin Makes for a Magical Home
The cabin is nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains surrounded by lush forest and old growth redwoods.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 20, 2020
Turn Your Dining Table into the Great Hall With Target’s Harry Potter-Themed Dishes
Bring some magic to your muggle meals.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jan 20, 2020
5 Things People Renting with Pets Should Never Do
So you can get your security deposit back.
Jennifer Billock
Jan 17, 2020
The Best Blenders
These kitchen staples have come a long way over the past fifty years, and they are now not only useful but beautiful enough to keep out on your counter.
Nicole Lund
Jan 19, 2020
Before and After: A Chic $200 Refresh of a "Handyman Special" Bedroom
The after is curl-up cozy.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 19, 2020
3 Studio Apartment Layouts You Should Steal from a Home Expert
One apartment, three ways.
Brittany Anas
Jan 19, 2020
This Rental Home Has a Great Stenciled Accent Wall
Creating the spaces of your dreams doesn’t have to cost a fortune, as evidenced by this comfy and cute family home.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 19, 2020
Move Over, Trader Joe’s — This Texas Chain Is 2020’s Best-Loved Grocery Store
But do they have Hawaiian shirts?
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jan 18, 2020
Before and After: Tiny Tweaks Give This Kitchen Major Cheer
These simple changes have seriously big impact.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 18, 2020
20 Rooms That Make French Country Decor Feel Fresh and New
This rustic style is chic, comfortable, and more modern than you think.
Sarah Lyon
Jan 18, 2020
The Real Difference Between a Living Room and a Family Room
Living
According to the experts.
Ashley Abramson
Jan 18, 2020
FYI, Your New Rental Isn’t As Clean As You Think It Is
Here's what to clean first.
Karen Morales
Jan 18, 2020
A Collector's Colorful Queens Apartment Is Inspired by Hip Hop Culture
Syreeta Gates is a hip hop archivist, art collector, and filmmaker committed to preserving hip hop culture in such a way that it lasts forever.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 17, 2020
How To Clean Grout Like You Mean It
If I were a better person, I’d be cleaning my grout right now, but instead I’m gathering tips and tricks to help you clean your grout. Pay it forward!
Tess Wilson
Jan 17, 2020
This HGTV Star Has a Bedside Faucet and We Need One Immediately
Yes, a faucet, next to a bed.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jan 17, 2020
Before and After: After a Sewage Leak, This Kitchen's Better Than Ever
With disaster comes the opportunity to rebuild.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 17, 2020
This Ground Level Space in Paris Is Now a Colorful Mid-Century-Inspired Apartment
Soft hues and geometric shapes give it a lighter, more spacious feel.
Kenya Foy
Jan 17, 2020
“The Sims” Are Having a Tiny House Design Contest and Here Are The Best Entries So Far 
These virtual tiny houses look better than our actual houses, to be honest.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jan 17, 2020
This Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired House Featured in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” is for Sale
“Big room, it's just more people to fall in love with you.”
Nicoletta Richardson
Jan 17, 2020
A Paper Artist’s Home Has an Envy-Inducing Art and Textile Collection
Artist Sharlene Kayne calls her style "evolutionary design." She adds layer after layer, piece by piece over time until it's done.
Marisa Vitale
Jan 17, 2020
How to Choose Fake Plants That Actually Look Good, According to Home Stagers
Faux it 'til you grow it.
Kate Streit
Jan 17, 2020
This Type of Artwork is What Your Living Room Gallery Wall is Missing
Don't miss the boat on this trend!
Sarah Lyon
Jan 17, 2020
The Best Times to Buy Furniture, According to Home Experts
If you’re shopping for a bargain, here’s an expert-backed cheat sheet.
Ashley Abramson
Jan 17, 2020
8 Hiding Spots That Are Better Than Joe Goldberg’s in “You”
If you’re a serial killer, you can just skip this article.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jan 17, 2020
A Pro Organizing Expert's Small Home Shows How to Create a Tidy, Serene Oasis
Professional organizer Jen Robin, of Life In Jeneral, lives in this 650-square-foot Manhattan Beach apartment with her adorable dog Charlie.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 17, 2020
20 Funny-‘Cause-It’s-True Tweets Anyone With Seasonal Depression Will Laugh At
These tweets about seasonal depression serve as a reminder of just how typical this disorder can be.
Megan Johnson
Jan 17, 2020
4 Surprising Plants That Can Thrive in a Drafty Apartment
Just because your landlord won't upgrade your windows doesn't mean you have to stick with faux plants.
Audrey Carleton
Jan 17, 2020
I’ve Moved Around the Country Plenty of Times. Here’s How You Can Press Reset on Your Life, Too
It's pretty darn scary—but totally doable.
Susan Marque
Jan 17, 2020
This Renovated 100-Year-Old Farmhouse Has Some of the Coolest Stone Walls
It's surrounded by rolling country hills and impeccable winding roads.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 17, 2020