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Before: Cluttered office with dark gray walls
Before and After: A Luxe-Looking Office Furnished with Mostly Second-Hand Finds
This home office looks like it could be in a fancy hotel.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 21, 2020
7 Smart Ideas For Decorating a Home with Pets, According to Designers
Here’s how the pros design with pets in mind.
Caroline Biggs
Nov 21, 2020
You're 7 Steps Away from a Spotless Bathtub
We all want our hard work (especially on the grosser chores!) to be worth it, right?
Ashley Abramson
Nov 21, 2020
Follow Through on Your Plan to Made Homemade Gifts This Holiday Season
Holiday Cure
These days, I find it really refreshing to create something with a paintbrush instead of with a keyboard.
Taryn Williford
Nov 21, 2020
A Happy Family of Six Shares a Colorful and Organized 675-Square-Foot Apartment
Jawaria and her family—husband Jibin and four children Zayn (almost 17), Sayf (14), Zoya (11), and Sophia (6)—beautifully and successfully share a very small rental apartment.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 21, 2020
Sorry, BILLY—This Just Might Be the Most Iconic Bookcase of All Time
Style
Ladder up.
Kelsie Schrader
Nov 20, 2020
Before and After: An Under-$10 DIY Instantly Modernizes These Dated Candlesticks
This makeover is just as easy as it is cheap.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 20, 2020
Tiffany Brooks’ New Holiday Designs Are the Wintry Mix Your Home Needs Now
Check out her exclusive patterns for Shutterfly's home decor.
Danielle Blundell
Nov 20, 2020
After Testing Tons of Electric Kettles, This One Is My Favorite—and It’s on Sale Right Now
It is a revelation.
Nicole Lund
Nov 20, 2020
4 Things to Know About Living in a Grain Silo House
According to someone who built one.
Jennifer Billock
Nov 20, 2020
This Playlist Serves Up Sounds From the Most Relaxing Locations in the World
You can “virtually experience sounds across the globe from the comfort of your home.”
Arielle Tschinkel
Nov 20, 2020
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6 Plant Care Accessories That Are Cute Enough to Be Decor on Their Own
There’s nothing we love more than discovering new finds to add to our houseplant collection — and we’re not just talking about plants. From containers to watering cans, the accessories that make plant care so much easier can also make it way cuter. Greendigs is known for its curation of design-forward houseplants, but their eye for style doesn’t stop there: They’ve curated some very attractive accessories, too.
Creative Studio
Nov 20, 2020
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7 Plants That Look Great in Any Home — And Are Easy to Take Care Of
Houseplants add instant warmth and energy to a space, but they can be intimidating: Am I watering too much? Not enough? What the heck is indirect light, anyway? Don’t worry! There are plenty of pretty plants that deliver green vibes — and bonus style points — without requiring a degree in botany. We picked seven favorites that will look great in any room.
Tim Minerd
Nov 20, 2020
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3 Ways to Arrange Plants in Any Size Bedroom
Houseplants make any room a little warmer and more visually interesting, but we especially love them in the bedroom. Plants can help create a healthier sleep environment by generating oxygen and repelling bugs, and is there a better sight first thing in the morning than lush leaves sparkling in the sun? Whether you’re working with a little space or a lot, we came up with three styling ideas to make your bedroom greener — and the plants to pair with them.
Creative Studio
Nov 20, 2020
6 Simple Steps to Make Your Dishwasher Work Harder
now that everyone’s eating at home so much more frequently, conquering those mountains of dishes—even with the help of a dedicated appliance—can get a little tedious. Take these simple steps to make your appliance work harder.
Ashley Abramson
Nov 20, 2020
Ariana Grande Is Launching An Animal Rescue in Los Angeles
NEWS
Applications are already open for those looking to add a furry friend to their families.
Arielle Tschinkel
Nov 20, 2020
Plaster & Brick Walls Are Just One Stunning Detail in a New Orleans Cottage
Filled with crumbling brick walls, an eclectic array of furnishings, and lots of character, the creative couple's home is not only one-of-a-kind, but steeped in history, too.
Jacqueline Marque
Nov 20, 2020
How to Say No to Anything That Makes You Uncomfortable This Holiday Season
If you’re heading into this season knowing you and some (or all) of your loved ones have different perspectives on the pandemic, uncomfortable situations may arise.
Megan O'Brien
Nov 19, 2020
4 Common Money Questions Financial Experts Get Asked All the Time
Yes, there is a point to having savings.
Sara Li
Nov 20, 2020
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This Is By Far Our Favorite Way to Personalize a Kitchen
The most functional room in the house, the kitchen can be an uninspiring place for design: Especially if you’re living with a rental kitchen, it might be the one spot you feel unable to really make your own. But there’s an easy way to instantly brighten up this workhorse room, and it works anywhere: a mini garden. It’s no surprise that plants make a space happier. In the kitchen, they do even more than that.
Creative Studio
Nov 20, 2020
Florida Rooms, Hall Trees, and Other Southern Home Terms You Might Not Know
Ever heard of a joggling board?
Marshall Bright
Nov 20, 2020
You Don’t Have to Start a Journaling Habit to Give Yourself the Gift of Memories
Weekend Projects
Even if not for posterity, recording the details of your life in this context has value for you, right now.
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 20, 2020
A Rental's Pink Paint Job & Gold Fixtures Are Giving 'Millennial Luxury' Vibes
Crystal Reed and her husband created a relaxed atmosphere with bohemian decor but also included a dash of millennial luxury with pink and gold decor on the walls and fixtures.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 20, 2020
6 Reasons Scandinavian Homes Are Always Clean
We're itching to know what design lovers are doing differently on that side of the globe to make their homes appear so perfect.
Caroline Biggs
Nov 10, 2020
6 Cozy Basements on Airbnb To Help You Design Your Own Winter Retreat
NEWS
If you’re looking for a cellar—er, I mean—stellar place to have a staycation, or inspiration for your own basement design, there are plenty to browse on Airbnb.
Inigo Del Castillo
Nov 19, 2020
Yes, Cleaning Content Has Taken Over Your TikTok—And Here’s Why
As of October, there were close to 4 billion uses of the hashtag “#cleaning,” with “#cleanup,” “#cleaninghack,” and “#cleanthatup” trailing closely behind with a few hundred million tags each.
Ashley Abramson
Nov 19, 2020
Before and After: From Cramped Laundry Room to Super-Functional Entryway
This space was an inefficient laundry room—but reimagined as an entryway, it's beyond functional.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 19, 2020
12 Ornaments That Perfectly Sum Up 2020
Make you smile style for your tree!
Alyssa Longobucco
Nov 19, 2020
I Won the Battle Against Cat Clutter in Every Room With These $13 Baskets
In fact, I think my cats love them as much as I do.
Ella Cerón
Nov 19, 2020
You Need to Peek Inside This Houston Loft for Sale
PROPERTY CRUSH
Each bedroom has its own bathroom.
Madeline Bilis
Nov 19, 2020
One Thing You Can Clean to Make Your Relaxing Nights In More Enjoyable
Holiday Cure
Even if there are fewer events to attend and fewer gifts to buy this holiday season, I know we could all get behind the idea of enjoying a relaxing night in.
Taryn Williford
Nov 19, 2020
This Interior Designer's Blank Rental Was Decorated Beautifully on a Budget
Budget was a challenge when Samantha Stein first started her interior design business. She had to search through Craigslist, Facebook Marketplaces, estate sales, garage sales to furnish her rental home.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 19, 2020
How to Prep Your Home for a Dog, According to a Celeb-Favorite Shelter
Start your life together off on the right paw.
Nicoletta Richardson
Nov 19, 2020
I Tried This Popular Paw Cleaner, and 10,000 Amazon Reviewers Aren’t Wrong
I decided to give it a shot, and it turned out to be a lifesaver.
Lydia Mack
Nov 13, 2020
These Renters Had to Get Creative to Furnish Their Apartment
This nurse and her husband furnished an entire apartment with Craigslist and other online finds when no stores were open during early quarantine.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 19, 2020
This $4 Grocery Store Cleaner is Reddit’s Favorite Alternative to Bar Keeper’s Friend
If they both work impeccably on multiple household surfaces, what’s the primary difference between the two cleaners? The ingredients!
Ashley Abramson
Nov 19, 2020
This One Habit is the Key to Destressing When You Live With Other People
We asked 14 people, and most agreed on how they're coping with being home all the time.
De Elizabeth
Nov 19, 2020
105 of the Cutest Pets from Apartment Therapy’s House Tours
For Family Month, I wanted to round up a ton of adorable pets from our house tours. That's it... that's the entire premise of the post.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 18, 2020
This Company Will Send a Cutout of You To Your Family’s Holiday Dinner
This will definitely liven your family’s spirits.
Olivia Harvey
Nov 18, 2020
5 Thanksgiving Foods You Should Never Feed Your Pets
Yes, even turkey can pose a problem.
Sassafras Patterdale
Nov 18, 2020
Before and After: A Lively Under-$140 Refresh for a Dated, Dingy Bathroom
A cave-like space becomes bright and welcoming.
Melissa Epifano
Nov 18, 2020
14 Surprising, Useful Things Doctors Keep In Their Personal First-Aid Kits
From superglue to stickers.
Kara Nesvig
Nov 18, 2020
Blobs, Waves, and Squiggles: Curvy Decor Is Everywhere Right Now
And here's where to get it.
Daniela Araya
Nov 18, 2020
9 Stylish IKEA Hacks Your Cat Will Love
As a proud parent of a cat, a pup, and a lot of plants, I’m a firm believer that family also includes our adorable pets. And family members deserve beautiful and functional surroundings.You might have already upgraded your own spaces with IKEA hacks for your bathroom, tiny kitchen, and closets, but if you haven’t given your cats their own IKEA hacks then it’s time to change that. After all, your cats can appreciate a good IKEA hack just as much as the next human.
Erin Johnson
Nov 18, 2020
Why You Shouldn't Use Clear Bottles When Decanting Bathroom Products
When it comes to bathroom, kitchen, and skincare products, clear bottles aren't such a great idea—especially if the bottles they come in originally are opaque.
Olivia Muenter
Nov 18, 2020
Netflix’s "Mr. Christmas" Turned This Backyard Into a Holiday Light Show
Yes, he really is called Mr. Christmas.
Nicoletta Richardson
Nov 18, 2020
This Everyday Object Is the Most Useful Gift I’ve Ever Received
It's a perfect gift for a new renter or homeowner.
Madeline Bilis
Nov 18, 2020
This Money Expert Learned the Benefits of Pet Insurance the Hard Way
Aka through a $14,000 emergency.
Sara Li
Nov 18, 2020