Apartment Therapy Archive: May 2020

Not everyone has a whole room to turn into a home office, but this project shows you can do a lot with a little.

And it can work for you, too!

This 1906 Craftsman house in Los Angeles got a kitchen remodel, but instead of stripping away ALL the vintage charm, they refreshed the space and honored previous eras.

They say that the best way to experience a country’s landscape is to travel by train. Apparently, that piece of advice also applies to lodgings.

Look inside.

You can achieve polished, sparkling clean laminate floors without worrying about damaging them.

Whether you want to relax or get a dose of cuteness, there's an animal video for every mood.

Peony season is brief but beautiful.

Small investment, big impact.

Ella Khan found this apartment listing on Craigslist for a 800-square-foot space: a spacious unit in a former elementary school that was built in 1915.

Disney+ is trying something new, and it’s aimed at relaxing your soul.

Here's how to prevent it.

Here’s how to make It work!

Each area of this small rental apartment is filled with stories and memories, and this interior design loves living here.

If you’ve ever Googled around for hypoallergenic cat breeds and come up with exactly zero results, that’s because hypoallergenic cats don’t really exist.

Sometimes you have to knock down a few walls to fully brighten a space.

A sweet summer treat at a discount.

Witherspoon posted a video to Instagram of her green smoothie recipe, but we couldn't help but stare at her kitchen decor.

From soap pancakes and waffles “topped” with berries, cream, and powdered sugar, to soap cakes and pastries, they all look truly delectable.

Many of these pieces can work indoors as well.

It gets an A+.

Robyn Blair Davidson's small NYC apartment has one of the cheeriest work-from-home spaces we've ever seen.

You spend a third of your life in bed. Live a little!

Calling all bookworms.

Tim needed to create definition for his apartment and no area could go unused, so his timber mezzanine (‘the mezz’) defines the apartment entry, provides storage, and triples as a glorified coat and hat rack. It can even be used as a sleeping loft.

By going until it's "finished," you'll be motivated to keep scrubbing long past your usual stopping point, tackling some areas that rarely get cleaned.

It's ahh-inspiring.

Each item stays true to the tidying expert’s brand, with an aesthetic that’s clean and minimalist.

Some of your houseplants are just as eager for outside time as you are. Here's how to do it right.

They catch bugs and clean the air — the perfect roommates.

Enjoy fresh herbs throughout the year without an ounce of effort from you!

Make your WFH setup even better than a traditional office space.

The small peek of this renovated UK home is worth seeing thanks to the homeowners' DIY ingenuity, refreshing modern style, and their fun use of primary colors throughout.

Meditation app Calm now features a playlist of peaceful piano lullaby versions of some of your favorite classic Disney songs.

And it's cheaper, too!

To bring tourism back to Japan once the outbreak has subsided, the government is considering paying for a portion of tourists’ travel expenses.

Blu Dot recently launched a new competition/giveaway called “Swap Meet,” which asks Blu Dot shoppers to trade their “talents/oddities/collections/crafts/whatnot” for some cool new pieces to add to their furniture collection.

Talk about a glow up!

This artist's philosophy is more is better and there are no rules about what you can and can't hang on a wall!

By the time you grab a fresh bottle, it will probably be time to take care of an important kitchen chore you’ve been neglecting.

Green thumb or not, having an herb garden is a guaranteed way to saturate your dishes with flavor, open doors for more DIYs, and make your home feel a little livelier. While other plants in your apartment or home provide air filtration and something pretty to look at, growing herbs gives you something a little bit closer to instant gratification. You won’t be able to help feeling a little bit proud each time you harvest a few leaves for a new bake, DIY bath soak, or freshly brewed tea.

The "after" looks like a magical garden.

Love a pull-together bed but don't care for the fuss of multiple throw pillows? We have an idea for you.

Fresh, delicious pasta without an extra ounce of effort from you!

Here's what's changed about the process.

Even if it never actually happens...

Leaning into your kitchen's vintage roots DOES NOT mean sacrificing style! These 19 retro and retro-inspired kitchens will prove that retro can be gorgeous.

Change it up with one of these fun ideas.