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Look Inside: This Former Tavern for Sale in Nova Scotia Has Nine Fireplaces
Oh, Canada.
Jon Gorey
Jul 20, 2020
Here’s How Characters From ‘The Office’ Would Design Their WFH Spaces
An online design space reimagined the WFH offices of some beloved Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. employees.
Jessica Wang
Jul 20, 2020
Met Opera Stars Will Perform at Stunning Locations Worldwide Without Audiences
New York’s Metropolitan Opera House has thought of a unique way to bring opera to the masses without putting anyone’s health at risk. Met stars will be performing audience-free recitals via live stream from incredible locations worldwide, and anyone can attend.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 20, 2020
How to Pick the Right Paint Brush for Your Project
Should you reach for natural or synthetic? Flat or angled? Here, the pros break it down for you.
Brigitt Earley
Jul 20, 2020
Black, White, Gold & Graphic: A Phoenix House Is a Versace Scarf Come to Life
You'll find mirrors on the ceiling, a collection of bottles on top of the cabinets in this first-time home buyer's transformed home. This "Supergraphic Regency" house does everything wrong, right.





Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 20, 2020
This TikTok User Shared The Easiest (and Cheapest) Way to Make Your Curtains Look More Expensive
The answer is in your recycling bin.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jul 20, 2020
This ‘Bookworm’ Tiny Cabin’s Purpose Is To Give You a Peaceful Place to Read
And it's filled with tons of books, too.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jul 20, 2020
This Minimal, Modern Apartment Has Gorgeous Shades of Green in Every Room
This apartment in Portugal is a mix of design styles as well as an urban jungle with lots of tropical plants!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 20, 2020
A 400-Square-Foot Studio Shows How to Fit A Lot of Color in a Small Space
Clare fills her home with every avenue of creativity she can think of: Books on architecture, a typewriter for poetry, a piano, empty canvases for painting, and lots of color.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 20, 2020
How To Make a Beautiful Pendant Lampshade Out of Wrapping Paper
I have always loved the look of an origami lampshade — the simplicity and graphic nature makes it a statement piece in any home. When my friend Erin showed me her new book Paper Parties, I couldn’t believe how easy it was to replicate one of these at home, for a fraction of the price you will pay in the shop, and you get to choose any pattern you would like!
Viv Yapp
Jul 20, 2020
Here's How to Move to Another State Without a Hitch
Don't stress—just take it one step at a time.
Sarah Kuta
Jul 20, 2020
Turns Out, Staying at Home Has Helped People Rediscover Their Love for Rattan
According to Google, it's the most popular interior design trend since the beginning of March.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jul 20, 2020
Tie-Dye Is Taking Over Home Decor—And These Are the 7 Most Popular Techniques
There's more to tie-dye than spirals!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 20, 2020
You Can Fake This “Dream Kitchen” Feature in 30 Seconds—Even in a Rental
If you can’t have your dream kitchen, you might as well have your dream *tiny* kitchen, right?
Olivia Muenter
Jul 20, 2020
Watch Design Blogger CoCoCozy Renovate a 1930 Spanish Colonial House in This New Show
Each episode is only 4 to 7 minutes long.
Shelcy Joseph
Jul 19, 2020
A Cooler Built Like a Volkswagen Camper Van Will Improve Your Summer
Keep your summer beverage cool in some serious style.
Jessica Wang
Jul 19, 2020
This Virtual Tour of Farm Sanctuaries Across the U.S. Will Delight Animal Lovers
Here's how to get tickets for The Great Farm Sanctuary Tour on July 25.
Jessica Wang
Jul 19, 2020
This Collection of 1970s Wallpaper is Totally Groovy
Austin Powers would so approve.
Jessica Wang
Jul 19, 2020
Before and After: A Bold $150 Redo Gives This Gray Entryway a Whole Lot More Wow
The new space will make your jaw drop.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 19, 2020
This Atlanta Home Is Big, Bold, Bright, and Filled with Art and Color
The house kind of has an art gallery feeling.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 17, 2020
8 Unexpected Color Combinations Interior Designers are Loving Right Now
You probably haven't thought of these!
Caroline Biggs
Jul 19, 2020
The $18 Butter Dish That Amazon Shoppers Are Totally Obsessed With
Today I learned that there is a corner of the Internet that is obsessed with a certain butter dish.
Lauren Masur
Jul 16, 2020
Peek Inside the Iconic ‘Golden Girls’ House
Tour the inside of Rose, Blanche, Dorothy, and Sophia's infamous abode.
Jessica Wang
Jul 18, 2020
This Textile Designer’s Home on a Busy Street Inspired Her to Start a Creative Business
The homeowner's creative solution for her ground-floor windows has become her main business.
Viv Yapp
Jul 17, 2020
Predatory Lending Is an Exploitative and Discriminatory Mortgage Practice
Here's what to know about it.
Terri Williams
Jul 18, 2020
Before and After: A $300 Redo Pulls This Dull Laundry Room Out of the '70s
The old laundry room was such an eyesore that it "quickly became the dumping ground for items we wanted to be hidden from our every day living space," the homeowner says.
Melissa Epifano
Jul 18, 2020
Allow Demi Moore to Explain Her Carpeted Bathroom
Moore appeared on "Late Night With Seth Meyers" and explained her viral bathroom photo.
Jessica Wang
Jul 18, 2020
A 500-Square Foot Apartment Shows How to Mix Dumpster Finds & Upcycled Treasured
The secret to creating a home you love is filling it with things you love--objects, people, pets, experiences... it’s as simple as that.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 18, 2020
This 10-Second Tip Will Tell You If Your Rug Needs a Deep Clean
Plus here's exactly what you need to know to make that deep clean happen.
Ashley Abramson
Jul 18, 2020
West Elm Has a Holiday Collection You’ll Want to Show Off All Year—and It’s All Included In Their Massive One-Day Sale
'Tis the season to start buying decorations.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 18, 2020
Tide Will Now Do Your Laundry For You
Whether it happens at the laundromat, the laundry room, or just a tiny corner of your apartment where you stash the washer/dryer, Tide wants to take laundry day off your plate. This week, the detergent giant launched Tide Cleaners, an on-demand laundry and dry cleaning service “aimed at giving people the option to spend more time on life and less time doing laundry.” Although cleaning the bathroom is America’s most hated chore, doing laundry isn’t exactly loved.
Megan Johnson
Jul 18, 2020
How To Install a Dimmer Switch
Dimmer switches are great, not only do they provide opportunity for mood lighting and ambiance, but also save money due to reduced power usage. Almost all the lights in my home are on a dimmer switch, except for the bedrooms, where we’d actually like to have them the most.
Rachel Wray Thompson
Jul 18, 2020
How to Buy a Plant That You Can Actually Keep Alive
Plants are everywhere these days, and there’s no better time to become a first-time plant parent. But actually choosing a plant can be intimidating if you’ve never bought one before. Here’s what you need to know about navigating the whole experience. Related: 5 Things to Know When Becoming a First-Time Plant Parent Odds are good that you’ve seen beautiful plants on social media. Bookmark a few options to show the sales associate when you get to the store.
Molly Williams
Jul 18, 2020
The Unfortunate Truth About Your Favorite Trendy Houseplants
We’ve all seen those deceptively gorgeous houseplants on social media. You know the ones everyone drools over—the glamorous fiddle leaf fig, gem-like string of pearls, elegant maidenhair fern, and cascading rosary vine. They all look amazing in photographs, but there’s a lot more to caring for these plants than meets the eye. If you’ve fallen victim to Instagram plant envy, learn these tricks of the trade and keep your plants alive longer.
Molly Williams
Jul 18, 2020
5 Beautiful Houseplants That Are Actually Purple
As any regular reader of design blogs knows, accent colors never fail to add some pizzazz to your decor. In the world of houseplants, you’re pretty much stuck with green as your main color scheme, but you can still add a pop of color here and there. There are actually a fair number of plants whose leaves are all or primarily purple, and these can add some visual interest to an otherwise monotone grouping. Plus, they’re freaking purple! What’s not to love?
Rebecca Straus
Jul 18, 2020
5 of My Favorite Tropical Plants, Because Winter Is Dead to Me
Most of the plants we grow in our homes come from the tropics. That’s because, from a plant’s perspective, our climate-controlled houses more or less resemble the year-round warmth of a jungle habitat. However, there are some universal challenges to growing tropical plants indoors, namely, humidity and water. Jungle plants are used to high humidity, so they can have a hard time thriving in the dry indoor air of North American homes, particularly during the winter.
Rebecca Straus
Jul 18, 2020
6 Things You Didn’t Know About IKEA’s Plant Department
What can’t you do at IKEA? You can furnish a whole house in one trip. If you don’t find something you like, you can hack any number of IKEA offerings. You can get an entire meal or stock up on specialty groceries. Hey, I even know moms who spend rainy days at the superstore, because it keeps their kids entertained for hours at a time.
Brigitt Earley
Jul 18, 2020
17 of the Smallest, Yet Stylish, Outdoor Spaces
These small balconies, patios, and other exterior living spaces show how to make the most out of a little.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 18, 2020
This Weekend: Remove One Of Your Home’s Biggest Eyesores
Do you have a love/hate thing with your window A/C unit? Love overfloweth when it’s hell hot in the summer, and then the hate kicks in during winter when it’s nothing but an ugly appliance that lets in cold air. Let yourself get excited when it’s finally time to either: a) remove it from the window entirely; or b) cover that baby and forget about it for awhile. Store or Insulate Your Window Unit: The gaps around air conditioner units cause major energy loss.
Dabney Frake
Jul 18, 2020
Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi List Their Santa Barbara Villa for $45 Million
Ellen is on the move. The comedian, TV host, and designer has listed the Santa Barbara villa that she and wife, actress Portia de Rossi, bought in 2013. Originally built in the 1930s by famed architect Wallace Frost for himself, it was inspired by his years living in Italy. Frost emulated the style of Old World villas with stone walls, a classic barrel-tiled roof, terra-cotta surfaces, wide wood flooring planks, rustic exposed ceiling beams, and 18th century Italian tile.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 18, 2020
Are You In? Get Ready for Season Two of Ellen’s Design Challenge With Our Casting Special Recap & Interviews
Ellen is back (and so are our recaps)! We’re super excited that the furniture design competition returns tonight (Monday, January 18), so here’s a look back at the New Year’s Day casting special. We get a taste of what’s to come on season 2 of Ellen’s Design Challenge, we meet the cast, and two people are gone before they got the chance to really compete. Too bad, so sad. Want to meet the cast?
Tara Bellucci
Jul 18, 2020
Art-Inspired Wedding Details That Creative Couples Will Love
If you’re an artsy couple, you’d probably be psyched to incorporate some of your love of painting and illustration into your big day. But even if you’re not, these creative details might be just the thing for you, too. After all, a little color and texture never hurt anybody. Make each piece a little work of art. If they’re particularly beautiful, it can double as a favor to take home. Art-inspired invites are everywhere these days.
Taryn Williford
Jul 18, 2020
You Can’t Go Wrong With This Classic Kitchen Color
Here at Apartment Therapy, we love a colorful kitchen. But we also recognize that painting your kitchen is a little different from say, painting your living room or bedroom. It feels a little more scary, a little more permanent. It can also affect your home’s resale value. If you love color, but these things have you feeling a little trepidatious, why not consider blue?
Nancy Mitchell
Jul 18, 2020
Hue Knew: Two Trending Colors That Are Even Better Together
I’ve always been a huge fan of pink and green together, and the current trend towards more somber, desaturated colors has put a fresh new spin on this classic combo. Hunter green and dusty pink are beautiful on their own, of course, but they’re even better together. This kitchen from Little Greene pairs a pink that’s just a wee bit bubble gummy with a dark green (and an oak worktop) that balances it out nicely.
Nancy Mitchell
Jul 18, 2020
Little Kids, Big Style: Our Favorite Kids Rooms & Nurseries of the Year
Be prepared, upon diving into this slideshow, to be uncomfortably jealous of babies, toddlers, and teenagers. These 15 rooms, home to kids of all ages, are utterly delightful: playful yet sophisticated, orderly yet inviting, and lovingly designed without being fussy. The thoughtfulness of the decor means that these nurseries and kids’ rooms will accommodate their young occupants as they grow—and that there are plenty of design ideas to steal for our own grown-up rooms.
Tess Wilson
Jul 18, 2020
Sorry, Parents: Nobody Wants the Family “Heirlooms”
In a modern world currently intrigued by minimalism, there’s something that all three adult generations can agree on: the problem of dealing with the collections curated (hoarded?) by our family members. From younger boomers and Gen X’ers sandwiched between their aging/dying parents and their own children to millennials trying to gently manage expectations (and their own limited budgets and storage space) without hurt feelings, the message is crystal clear.
Melissa Massello
Jul 18, 2020
Is “Goodbye, Things” the New “Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up”?
Marie Kondo is more than a household name. She’s crossed over to the next level and has become a verb for those of us who write, think and obsess about all things home. Yes, “KonMari-ing” and “Kondoizing” are things now. We need our socks to spark joy if we are going to keep them around; why should we settle for anything less?
Janel Laban
Jul 18, 2020
How They Do It: Secrets of People Who Are Always Full of Energy
You know who I'm talking about. The people who show up at the office bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, every day, like clockwork, eating the kind of food you made resolutions about.
Anne Momber
Jul 18, 2020