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How One Scandinavian City Is Creating Low-Cost Sustainable Housing for Its Young People
It represents hope for the future of Stockholm’s housing market, which has been going through a crisis for the last few decades.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jul 29, 2020
Stay in These Novel-Inspired Airbnbs for Only $17 a Night
Calling all book worms!
Elizabeth Seward
Jul 29, 2020
7 Clothing Stores That Sell Ridiculously Stylish Home Decor
Want a coffee table with those jeans?
Sarah Lyon
Jul 29, 2020
How to Rent Out Your House to Long-Term Tenants
Here's what you need to know.
Jennifer Billock
Jul 29, 2020
Before & After: A Studio Apartment Is Totally Transformed with Space-Saving Solutions
Architectural and interior designer Francis Dominguez totally transformed a 305-square-foot studio apartment into a stylish living space.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 29, 2020
How Do Paint Colors Get Their Names, Anyway?
We asked experts at some of the biggest paint companies and got to the bottom of this age-old question.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 29, 2020
6 Stand-Up Specials to Watch If You Need a Good Laugh
No matter what your current self-care routine looks like, it could probably benefit from a few hours of laughter.
Stephanie Barnes
Jul 29, 2020
How the Plant Doctor Maintains a Watering Schedule for His (Many, Many) Plants, Plus 3 Other Helpful Tips From “The Couch Live”
Get on the same page with your houseplants.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jul 29, 2020
Grocery Stores Have the Most Trusted Safety Protocols of All Retailers, According to a New Survey
It's a relief given the essentialness of them.
Naomi Tomky
Jul 29, 2020
Before and After: HGTV’s “Good Bones” Worked Scandi-Modern Magic on this Abandoned Home
They call it a “cozy, Scandinavian cottage.”
Nicoletta Richardson
Jul 28, 2020
An Incredibly Colorful Victorian Has the Dreamiest Custom Curved Bookcases
This interior Stylist and DIY blogger is is a self-proclaimed "color splasher and pattern clasher!"
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 29, 2020
Learn to Read the “PAO” Symbol to Help You Declutter Your Toiletries
We’re here to remind you that there’s a super easy way to keep your beloved bathroom supplies up-to-date and your medicine cabinet less cluttered.
Caroline Biggs
Jul 29, 2020
Before and After: In Just a Few Days, This "Unusable" Space Became Cozy Central
It's so much more inviting now.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 28, 2020
15 Sources for Affordable Scandi Style Furniture & Decor
Even if you've never been to Scandinavia, you can still bring the region's style to your own home.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 28, 2020
A New Harry Potter Board Game Was Just Announced, and You Have to Defeat Voldemort
Make room in your official collection of all things Harry Potter for a new wizardly addition: Board game and puzzle manufacturer USAopoly recently announced the forthcoming release of a new collaborative game. HARRY POTTER: Death Eaters Rising is based on the fifth book/film, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” The game, which will be available in Fall 2019, pits players against the infamous Death Eaters on a quest to ultimately corral and conquer Lord Voldemort.
Kenya Foy
Jul 28, 2020
This Home Was In That Iconic Note Card Scene from “Love Actually,” and It’s For Sale
Does this property make you want to say, “To me, you are perfect”?
Inigo Del Castillo
Jul 28, 2020
How to Refinish Tile in the Kitchen or Bathroom Like a Pro
It's cheaper and easier than installing new tile—and with the right methods, your DIY job will have a pro look.
Kate Reggev
Jul 28, 2020
Here’s How to Turn Your Backyard into an Oasis for Your Dog
A few household items is all it takes to keep your dog entertained this summer.
Sassafras Patterdale
Jul 28, 2020
This Iconic Sectional from the 1970s Is Making a Comeback
It's been 50 years since its original debut.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 28, 2020
This Grocery Store is Secretly the Best Place to Get Tiny Plants (and Flowers)
For less than $3 a pop, no less!
Danielle Blundell
Jul 28, 2020
Before and After: An Unwelcoming Backyard Becomes a "Tropical Oasis" for $1000
"The only thing I would do differently is I should've done this project years ago," the homeowner says.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 28, 2020
I Let 2.7 Million People Vote on My Bathroom Wall Color—and Here’s What Happened
This is what happens when you love neutral tones, but Instagram favors bold colors.
Michael Kuhn
Jul 28, 2020
4 Things to Know About Moving to San Francisco
Renters have a good deal of agency, for starters.
Jamie Birdwell-Branson
Jul 27, 2020
75 of the Most Colorful Homes of All Time
We're ending this month on a bang: 75 of the most colorful house tours we've ever published.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 28, 2020
A Small Apartment Has Lots of Pops of Pink, Including Stripes on a Bedroom Wall
This architect and interior designer loves this little Lima apartment because the rooms are bright and spacious, and little by little she's been reforming it to her liking.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 28, 2020
Before and After: This $5000 Vintage Bathroom Redo Honors Its Pink-Tiled Roots
This refresh holds on tight to the bathroom's original vintage charm.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 27, 2020
A Rental Was Furnished on a Budget Thanks to Street Finds & Facebook Marketplace
"I'm an absolute believer that there are very few things you need to buy new to have exciting and eclectic decor."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 27, 2020
In Some Places, Your Neighborhood Gets to Decide What Color You Paint Your House
Hues are up to HOAs.
Tim Latterner
Jul 27, 2020
Ellie Goulding’s Raw Wood Kitchen Cabinets Are What Dreams Are Made Of
Goulding’s kitchen is the hub of the house.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 27, 2020
This Gorgeous Los Angeles House Has the Most Colorful Collection of Furniture
And the backyard mural is must-see!
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 27, 2020
6 Planets Will Be Visible for 12 Days Straight—Here’s When You Need to Be Outside
An almost 2-week long event when you can visibly see multiple planets in the sky. Count us in!
Nicoletta Richardson
Jul 27, 2020
Purple Houses, Buses, and Trash Cans: Why New Orleans Loves the Color Purple
It's everywhere.
Megan Braden-Perry
Jul 27, 2020
Every Room of This London House Is an Explosion of Envy-Inducing Color & Patten
Lily Sawyer has transformed this original Victorian property built in 1896 into colorful patterned design playground.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 27, 2020
These Bust Candles Will Make Your Apartment Feel Like a Museum
Shop artsy bust candles that will elevate your space—without breaking the bank.
Jessica Wang
Jul 26, 2020
This Apartment's $5 DIY Backsplash Idea Completely Transformed the Kitchen
The kitchen also features a $5 DIY "backsplash" idea that totally transformed the space.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 24, 2020
Dreaming of Moving to England? Here's What to Know If You're American
Read this before packing your bags.
Sarah Kuta
Jul 26, 2020
Peek Inside Gigi Hadid’s Colorful, Newly-Renovated NYC Apartment
We're taking design notes.
Jessica Wang
Jul 26, 2020
Before and After: A $75 Vintage Sofa Redo Takes Advantage of Surprise Materials
This DIYer's first reupholstery project produced super charming results.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 26, 2020
Are These Chairs the Most Versatile Dining Chairs Ever?
Snag seats in this style, and you just might be able to use them FOREVER.
Laura Fenton
Jul 26, 2020
4 Bedroom Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your House, According to Experts
Are your bedrooms putting buyers to sleep—and not in a good way?
Wendy Helfenbaum
Jul 26, 2020
A Cleaning Writer Says These 7 Cleaning Tasks Can Wait—And Are Always at the Bottom of Her List
Because I choose to put my limited energy elsewhere or because I simply just don't do it, these are the tasks that remain unchecked in my house.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 26, 2020
Airstream’s New Basecamp Trailers Won’t Let COVID-19 Ruin Road Trip Season
It's road trip szn.
Jessica Wang
Jul 26, 2020
Iceland Wants to Broadcast Your Screams Into the Wilderness
It's been a rough year. Iceland wants you to scream it out.
Jessica Wang
Jul 25, 2020
From Spooky Garlands to Gothic Candelabras, Target’s Halloween Collection is Here
It's never too early to Halloween shop.
Jessica Wang
Jul 25, 2020
How to Hang a Hammock for Ultimate Summer Vibes
This easy four-step project is one that you can knock out in 15 minutes.
Ashley Poskin
Jul 25, 2020
Here's What to Do if You Hate the Color You Picked But Don't Want to Repaint
Nine fast fixes for a common DIY fail.
Caroline Biggs
Jul 25, 2020
Parachute Just Launched Linen Curtains That are Basically Like Bedding For Your Windows
Plus window hardware!
Nicole Lund
Jul 24, 2020
Before and After: A Few Small Changes Bring Lots More Life to This Tiny Bathroom
The after feels like a breath of fresh air.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 24, 2020