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Sunroom with yellow sofa, colorful cushions, wicker chair, wooden cabinet, and patterned rug under a glass roof.
This Easy Decorating Move Will Make Your Living Room Feel Bigger and Brighter
Fake the look of additional space by subtraction!
Laura Fenton
May 8, 2020
This Home Boasts Beautiful Botanical Art (and Has a Cool Glass-Backed Bookcase)
From moody hues to cool furniture to great art, this Victorian house in the UK has something for everyone.
Adrienne Breaux
May 8, 2020
My Go-To Mother’s Day Gift Keeps My Mom and I Connected, Even Though We Don’t Live Close By
It's also perfect for last-minute gifting.
Tara Bellucci
May 8, 2020
These Are the Colors You Should Never Paint Your Ceiling, According to Real Estate Experts
The fifth wall's color makes a big difference!
Grace Cassidy
May 8, 2020
This Renovated Brooklyn Apartment Has the Most Gorgeous DIY Kitchen Tile Floor
Name: Diana Farberov, my husband, and our poodle puppy CleoLocation: Brooklyn — New York City, New YorkType of home: ApartmentSize: 750 square feetYears lived in: 5 years, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: My husband and I share our one-bedroom home in South Brooklyn. He was lucky enough to grow up in the neighborhood and purchased this corner apartment five years back.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 8, 2020
7 Wooden Bath Mats That’ll Instantly Upgrade Your Space
It's one of the easiest ways to make your bathroom feel more zen.
Kelsie Schrader
May 7, 2020
The One Thing a Longtime Freelancer Says Is Worth the Extra Money
And it's not a laptop riser.
Grace Cassidy
May 7, 2020
Martha Stewart’s Post-Cleanout Pantry Is Actually Relatable—Even With 47 Types of Salt
47 types of salt. Yes, really.
Tara Bellucci
May 7, 2020
A Philadelphia Row Home Is Packed With Cheery Color Inspiration, Inside and Out
There are smart storage ideas... as well as one of the cutest jewelry storage ideas maybe ever.
Carina Romano
May 7, 2020
You Could Live in Emily Henderson’s Super Stylish Former Home
PROPERTY CRUSH
It's on the market in Glendale.
Madeline Bilis
May 7, 2020
How the “Friends” Homes Would Look If the Show Was Airing New Episodes in 2020
What kind of spaces would some of the "Friends" characters be living in today?
Maggie Fremont
May 6, 2020
Before and After: $700 Brings Farmhouse Style to This Mantel-less Fireplace
Bye, beige!
Alison Goldman
May 6, 2020
4 Things to Grow in Your Garden That’ll Save You Money on Groceries
Cue the cukes.
Brittany Anas
May 6, 2020
9 Living Room Sofa Mistakes You Might be Making—and How to Fix Them
So your sofa looks its best for as long as possible!
Marlen Komar
May 6, 2020
Thanks to Murphy Beds, a Small 1-Bedroom Apartment Acts More Like a 2-Bedroom
A neutral color palette, multi-purpose furniture, and prioritizing how the space NEEDS to function are the design tools self-help author Karen Salmansohn used to make her 650-square-foot apartment work for her and her young son.
Adrienne Breaux
May 6, 2020
Notes You Need: Here’s a Closet Decluttering Checklist You Can Copy/Paste to Your Phone
Use your note to keep track of exactly how you should declutter your closet, and it will make all the difference in staying on top of clutter in a way that feels sustainable.
Olivia Muenter
May 6, 2020
I Moved in with My Boyfriend During a Global Pandemic and It's Going... Fine?
We're no less stressed about the current state of the world, but we're comforted.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 6, 2020
Tommy Lee’s Calabasas Home Has an Atrium with a Koi Pond
If you’ve ever wanted to live like a rock star, here’s your chance.
Megan Johnson
May 6, 2020
Before and After: Michael Bublé Modernized His Late Grandpa’s House to Give to His Former Caretaker
On the latest episode of HGTV's “Celebrity IOU,” Michael Bublé carries out his grandpa's last wish to keep his house in the family and renovates it for his former caretaker. Get the tissues ready!
Nicoletta Richardson
May 5, 2020
Daniel Radcliffe Will Now Read ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ to You
And there's many more chapters where that came from.
Nicoletta Richardson
May 5, 2020
3 Important Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Real Estate Agent
Make sure your realtor relationship is a match made in heaven.
Lauren Wellbank
May 5, 2020
5 Things You Need to Know About Cleaning Your Face Mask, According to a PPE Expert
“I always recommend that you change your mask like you change your underwear: daily."
Ashley Abramson
May 5, 2020
B&A: A Small Studio's Custom Furniture & Storage Ideas Maximize Every Inch
It's only 330 square feet big, but this New York City studio apartment is INCREDIBLE.
Adrienne Breaux
May 5, 2020
This $18 IKEA Item is My Secret to a More Organized Bathroom
Just throw things in, close the lid, and move on.
Sarah Lyon
May 4, 2020
This Beach House for Sale in Florida Looks Like a Boat on the Inside
Ahoy.
Madeline Bilis
May 5, 2020
9 Things You Can’t Clean With “All-Purpose” Cleaner, According to Experts
Plus, what you should use instead.
Ashley Abramson
May 5, 2020
11 Work From Home Productivity Tips From Marie Kondo’s New Book “Joy at Work”
These takeaways will spark joy for you, too.
Nicoletta Richardson
May 4, 2020
This One Design Tweak Will Make Your Bathroom Look More Luxe
And it's not expensive!
Kelsie Schrader
May 4, 2020
Before and After: A $2000 Farmhouse Modern Redo for a Pink Carpeted Bedroom
Spoiler: The pink carpet goes.
Alison Goldman
May 4, 2020
Check Out 4.5 Million Artworks Via The British Museum’s Virtual Tour
The world's first national public museum has made a large portion of their collection online, all of which can be accessed with just a few clicks.
Olivia Harvey
May 4, 2020
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Lowball an Offer on a House During COVID-19
Does the economic downturn present the opportunity to nab a better price? Not exactly.
Terri Williams
May 4, 2020
These Peel-And-Stick Wallpaper Panels Are Actually Whiteboards To Help Plan Your Week
The Plan with Purpose line features four different types of peel-and-stick schedules.
Olivia Harvey
May 4, 2020
Of Course Reese Witherspoon’s House Has the Reading Nook of Your Dreams
She shared an amazing peek at what's probably the best part of her home.
Terri Pous
May 4, 2020
This Charleston Apartment is 425 Square Feet of Southern Style and Stained Glass
This senior editor at "Garden & Gun" magazine lives in a STUNNING studio apartment with no less than NINE stained glass windows (plus a whole lot of charm).
Minette Hand
May 4, 2020
A 154-Square-Foot Airstream Perfects the 'Bohemian with a Cottage Vibe' Look
Buffalo check print, peel 'n' stick backsplash tiles, and more great small space ideas are stuffed into this very adorable home away from home.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 1, 2020
3 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Disinfecting with Bleach
Household bleach can be an effective way to stave off germs, including the novel coronavirus, but you need to make sure you follow expert instructions.
Ashley Abramson
May 4, 2020
This New Air Conditioning Unit Is Surprisingly Beautiful
Designed by the people behind Away luggage.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
May 4, 2020
Learn Watercolor Painting, Photography, and More With a New Free Art Class Every Saturday
Next up: "The Joy of Watercolors."
Mia Nakaji Monnier
May 4, 2020
The Smartest Ways to Carve Out a Home Office in a Small Space
In order to make it happen, you just have to get creative and try carving out a workspace in one of these clever ways.
Danielle Blundell
May 3, 2020
One Man Built Custom Kitty Towers for His Cats, and They’re Pretty Pawesome
People on Facebook are asking him to make them for sale.
Kenya Foy
May 3, 2020
Plants and DIY Projects Make This Philly Rental Apartment Cool
Chelsea and Warren's home—a two-story apartment in the Olde Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia—is perfectly reflective of the merging of their two lives.
Carina Romano
May 1, 2020
These “Reverse” Airplane Seats Could Be The New Way To Fly
The design, called “Janus” after the two-faced Roman god, is a new take on the three-seater plan.
Olivia Harvey
May 1, 2020
You Can Now Play Classic Arcade Games for Free Right In Your Browser
The Internet Arcade hosts original versions of coin-operated arcade games that date back to the 1970s and through to the early 2000s.
Laura Martisiute
May 3, 2020
The One Thing You Need to Do Every Time Before You Run the Dishwasher
If you have a home with dishwasher, it probably saves you loads of time on hand-washing. But dishwashers, as quick and thorough as they are, can also wreak havoc on your kitchenware when they’re not used thoughtfully. Delicate glassware, for example, could easily shatter in a dishwasher, while a wooden cutting board or spoon might end up split.
Ashley Abramson
May 3, 2020
Hammocks Equal Summer, and IKEA Just Launched Some New Ones
The Swedish retailer just released some new summer items, several of which are staycation-ready hammocks.
Inigo Del Castillo
May 3, 2020
6 Ways to Scratch the Itch of Online Shopping Without Spending Money
It's possible!
Brittany Anas
May 3, 2020
Before and After: A $500 Closet Redo Packed with Smart Storage Ideas
Who doesn't love some spring cleaning inspo?
Alison Goldman
May 1, 2020
A 400-Square-Foot Studio Manages Distinct Areas (Like a Cute Corner Office)
This Brooklyn studio apartment may be bite-sized, but it's also big on function and style.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 3, 2020