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The Home Where Oscar Wilde Wrote “The Picture of Dorian Gray” Is For Sale

If you’re looking to buy a house with a bit of history, then you’re in luck—Oscar Wilde’s former home in Chelsea, London, is on the market for £1.6 million (about $2 million).The playwright moved into the flat with his wife, children’s author Constance Lloyd, in 1885 when it was newly-built, and lived there for 10 years.

Inigo Del Castillo

Sep 16, 2020

9 Wonderfully Weird Accessories to Quirk Up Your Space, Starting at Just $14

There’s rarely a room that can’t benefit from a bit of personality, and these quirky finds will add just that.

Alyssa Longobucco

Sep 16, 2020

I Thought My Home Had to Be “Done” Before I Shared Pictures of It, But I Was So Wrong

Appreciate all the little physical details of this time in your life—the good, the bad, the ugly, and yes, the completely average, too.

Olivia Muenter

Sep 16, 2020

A 600-Square-Foot NYC Rental Has a High-End Look on a Low-End Budget

Interior designer Lindsay Colby took inspiration from high-end interiors and found ways to achieve those looks in a more budget-friendly way.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 16, 2020

15 Ways Living on an Air Force Base Is Nothing Like Typical Suburbia

Locking doors is pretty much considered optional.

Kristy Alpert

Sep 16, 2020

A Small Backyard Cottage Rental Is a Cozy, Soothing Home After a Renovation

Since it is off the street, nestled behind her parent's home, this little backyard cottage feels like a secret oasis outside the city.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 15, 2020

Here’s a Game Plan for Decluttering Your Kitchen in 20 Minutes

Decluttering Cure

The kitchen can be such a black hole for storage, because everything in it feels necessary. When it comes to tools and cups and food storage containers, no amount feels like enough. And in your mind, you probably have a use for all of it.

Taryn Williford

Sep 16, 2020

Before & After: $3000 Later, This Brown Builder-Grade Kitchen Is Unrecognizable

A little color goes a long way in this kitchen redo.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 15, 2020

7 Front Door Plants to Give Your Home Fall Curb Appeal

Give your porch a colorful boost.

Erin Johnson

Sep 15, 2020

Why You Should Know About House Hacking, a Cheaper Path to Homeownership

Your first house could be a multifamily building.

Kate Streit

Sep 15, 2020

This Common Awkward Rental Layout Issue Is Surprisingly Easily Solvable

These six ideas will help you deal with a lonely, floating refrigerator.

Marlen Komar

Sep 15, 2020

The Surprisingly Emotional Side of Pandemic Home Projects

If you’re contemplating a home project (even a small one) during COVID-19, it may be wise to first consider the mental health effects of changing your space.

Sarah Garone

Sep 15, 2020

B&A: An Outdated RV Gets a Gorgeous Update Thanks to Paint and Sharpies

This 250-square-foot RV got an update for this family of seven!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 15, 2020

These Throw Blankets Look Like Classic Horror Movie VHS Tapes

Creepy Company’s "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "Halloween" VHS Throw Blankets are based on the original VHS covers for the 1970s-era horror flicks—front, back, and spine.

Olivia Harvey

Sep 15, 2020

16 Trends that are Going to Rule the Rest of 2020, According to Designers

A look at what's to come, trend-wise, for this year and into 2021!

Caroline Biggs

Sep 15, 2020

A 696-Square-Foot Beach Bungalow Maximizes Small Space Brilliantly

Being under 700 square feet can seem cramped, however, they maximized the space with a built-in breakfast nook, wall shelves, and purchasing apartment-sized furniture!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 15, 2020

7 Clever Ways a $2 Pool Noodle Will Improve Your Life in Mere Minutes

Swap out your store-bought solutions to common organizing, baby-proofing, and plant-parenting woes, and use a pool noodle instead.

Ashley Abramson

Sep 15, 2020

12 Easy Ways to Prevent Clutter from Happening in the First Place

Decluttering Cure

While it's not always obvious which of today's things will become tomorrow's clutter, there are a few universal things you can do to prevent clutter in your home.

Taryn Williford

Sep 15, 2020

Download Apartment Therapy’s Free Coloring Pages and Feel the Calm

Time to sit down in a cozy corner, grab your favorite pencils or crayons, and go to town.

Nicoletta Richardson

Sep 14, 2020

Before and After: A Buy-Nothing Bedroom Refresh Done in a Week

This redo will inspire you to refresh your space without spending a dollar.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 14, 2020

9 Crucial Things to Know Before You Knock Down a Wall

Going all-in on your home reno project? Here's what to know before busting out a sledgehammer.

Erin Johnson

Sep 14, 2020

The 10 Commandments of Rug Shopping

Thou shalt not buy something that doesn't fit your room or lifestyle.

Danielle Blundell

Sep 14, 2020

Meghan Markle Gave a Peek Inside Her New Home—Including a Look at a Thriving Fiddle Leaf Fig

It’s just as classy and regal as one would expect.

Olivia Harvey

Sep 14, 2020

A 500-Square-Foot Rental Is Gorgeous, But the Patio is Downright Enviable

This interior designer traded her small studio apartment for a slightly bigger (but just as beautiful) junior one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 14, 2020

7 Designer-Approved Ways to Transform a Closet into a Multifunctional Space

If you have a closet to spare, these ideas will make it work harder for you.

Caroline Biggs

Sep 14, 2020

The Style of Home You Should Live In, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Leos will thrive in a colorful Victorian.

Kate Streit

Sep 14, 2020

Fresh Fall Porch Ideas to Welcome in Autumn

Outdoor fall decor doesn't just have to be about Halloween.

Melissa Epifano

Sep 14, 2020

B&A: A Cinder Block Garage Turned Gorgeous 280-Square-Foot Backyard ADU

This falling down, cinder block garage WAS home to rats and spiders, but after knocking it down, it's now a 280-square-foot backyard tiny house, which serves as a home office during the week and a spot for guests on the weekend.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 14, 2020

20 Things You Can Declutter from Your Entryway Right Now

Decluttering Cure

It's a great time to check in and make sure your entryway is set up for success—whatever that means these days.

Taryn Williford

Sep 14, 2020

This Gothic Halloween Collection Has a Skeleton Hand Lamp (and More Glamorous Goods)

The collection is affordable *and* chic.

Jessica Wang

Sep 13, 2020

Before and After: This Kitchen Stayed the Same Size, But Looks Twice as Big

The after looks way brighter and more open thanks to some smart design tricks.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 13, 2020

Your “Easy to Clean” Dark Fabrics Are Actually Grosser Than You Think

There’s a common misconception in interior design that light colors, especially white, are the most impractical choice for furniture and textiles.

Ashley Abramson

Sep 10, 2020

An Anatomy of Mary Richards’ Iconic Studio Apartment

Revisit the beloved "Mary Tyler Moore Show" apartment ahead of the sitcom's 50th anniversary.

Jessica Wang

Sep 13, 2020

5 Curb Appeal Trends That Will Make Your Home Look Dated, According to Experts

Border hedges, be gone.

Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Sep 13, 2020

If You Never Warmed to Minimalism, then Fall’s Biggest Trend is Perfect for You

Minimalism—but make it warm!

Dominique Gebru

Sep 13, 2020

Chicken Coops Are Suddenly Everywhere. But Are You Even Allowed to Build One?

Here's what to know.

Sarah Magnuson

Sep 13, 2020

This House Has the Neatest DIY Fireplace, Murphy Bed, & TV-Hiding Art Solution

This 1940s home is filled with clever DIY projects.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 13, 2020

The First Thing You Should Do If You Want to Declutter Your Clothes

Decluttering Cure

When you’re culling through a collection, you should spend your time thinking about what you want to live with, instead of what you can live without.

Taryn Williford

Sep 13, 2020

Pantone Released Its Color Trend Report For Spring/Summer 2021

Burnt coral! Marigold! French blue!

Jessica Wang

Sep 12, 2020

Before and After: An "Unusable" Patio Turned Enchanting Retreat for $3000

Wait until you see the after at night.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 12, 2020

Designer Shea McGee Is Launching Her Fall Target Collection

It’s full of luxe rattan, cane, leather, and limestone accents for less.

Sarah Lyon

Sep 12, 2020

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Try the “One-Room Reset” to Declutter and Make Over Any Space, for Free

Decluttering Cure

The one-room reset is a simple exercise that helps you not only reduce visual clutter, but also make over your space to keep things fresh and interesting.

Taryn Williford

Sep 12, 2020

Before & After: A $750 Redo Turns a Bare Bedroom into a Modern Cottage-y Escape

It only took a few smart changes to totally change this space.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 11, 2020

This Streaming Service Wants to Help You Fall Asleep

Dubbed the “Netflix for sleep,” Restflix is a restful sleep streaming service that helps you fall asleep faster and encourages continuous, productive rest.

Laura Martisiute

Sep 11, 2020

Powder Pink Everything: Peek Inside This 70s Masterpiece on Staten Island

It's a portal to the past.

Megan Johnson

Sep 11, 2020

This Free App Helps Avoid the Biggest Disagreements with Your Roommates

It's like having another, extra responsible roommate.

Laura Martisiute

Sep 11, 2020

Before & After: Two Identical Apartments, Two Builder Kitchen Makeovers

And you won't believe how light and bright they both are now!