The Latest: 2020

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A Holiday-Ready Rental House Is Boho, Cozy, and Bright

Evelyn Bielmann, her daughter, and their pup, Hershey, have decked the rooms of their rental house out for the holidays.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Dec 25, 2020

These Super-High-Resolution Photos Capture the Intricate Beauty of Snowflakes

They required a really special camera.

Mia Nakaji Monnier

Dec 24, 2020

Before and After: The 10 Best Living Room Redos We Saw in 2020

Many of this year’s living room before and afters were sparked by the previous space not being used to its fullest potential. With a little bit of love and rearranging (and a fresh coat of paint), these transformations prove that a living room redo is within reach—and possibly cheaper than you thought.

Erin Johnson

Dec 24, 2020

Organization Experts Share How 2020 Changed How We Think About Clutter

We’re all learning to appreciate and make the most of our homes in ways we hadn’t before.

Olivia Muenter

Dec 21, 2020

This Austin Home Was Decorated on a Budget by Mixing Old, New, Cheap, and Quirky

The house has its original windows and wood floors and nook for a telephone.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Dec 24, 2020

Pinterest is one of the elements often cited by Apartment Therapy house tour subjects when they're asked about their home's inspiration. This is a countdown of the top five most popular house tours pinned this year!

Adrienne Breaux

Dec 24, 2020

These Pampas Grass Christmas Trees Reimagine the Evergreen

See the elaborate version and the DIY version.

Mia Nakaji Monnier

Dec 24, 2020

More People Are Buying Themselves Gifts This Year, According to Survey

They're also putting more thought into the gifts they give their loved ones.

Mia Nakaji Monnier

Dec 23, 2020

10 Creative Ways to Reuse All Those Extra Holiday Shipping Boxes

Drowning in cardboard boxes? Try giving them one of these creative refreshes.

Alexandra Frost

Dec 23, 2020

This Shower Staple Also Belongs in Your Kitchen

It turns out it's great at cleaning Pyrex dishes with burnt-on stains.

Shifrah Combiths

Dec 23, 2020

What the Lack of a Real Estate Off Season Means for Buyers, Sellers, and Renters

This year has been unprecedented in so many ways, and the real estate market is no exception.

Lauren Wellbank

Dec 23, 2020

This Apartment's $15 Pink Couch Is Just One of the Great Vintage Finds In It

"My first weekend in town, I went to the local thrift shop where I found my couch for only $15 (just one reason why I love living in the Midwest). Using it as an anchor for the space allowed me to shop much more intentionally."

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Dec 23, 2020

The One Rule You Should Break If You Can't Find the "Perfect" Holiday Gift

Sure, it ruins the surprise—but science says that isn't that important to the recipient to begin with.

Ella Cerón

Dec 14, 2020

This House’s Style Has a Modern AfroCaribbean Vibe with a Worldly Flair

Melanie Núñez grew up in the Caribbean and it was extremely important that her home reflect her heritage.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Dec 23, 2020

This Website Lets You Scream Into the Void

Since we're all screaming already anyway.

Mia Nakaji Monnier

Dec 23, 2020

How to Style a Malm Fireplace and Make Your Retro Dreams Come True

Next to wood paneling, shag carpets, and avocado appliances, you’ve got Malm fireplaces in line for being one of the ’60s and ’70s most iconic home furnishings. Shaped more like a vehicle from “The Jetsons” than a house-warming mechanism, Malm fireplaces aren’t an imitation or a brand trying to copy the vintage vibe so many of us are now pining after again—no—they’re the real deal.

Melissa Epifano

Dec 23, 2020

Does the Dog Die in the Movie? This Website Will Tell You

Find out whether the feel-good movie will actually leave you feeling good.

Mia Nakaji Monnier

Dec 22, 2020

I'm a Former Beauty Editor—These Are the Affordable Makeup Organizers I Swear By

Best of all: They're all under $30.

Ella Cerón

Dec 22, 2020

A 5-Step Plan for *Finally* Organizing All Your Paperwork

Start 2021 with a clean slate.

Jenna Mahoney

Dec 22, 2020

4 Ways to Save Money on Your Mortgage, According to Finance Experts

Here's how to lower your monthly payment.

Lauren Wellbank

Dec 22, 2020

A Couple Bought This $95k House and Designed & Built a Maximalist Wonderland

Tony Duquette meets Hobby Lobby. My motto is "Half tacky is just tacky. But full tacky is haute couture."

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Dec 22, 2020

10 of the Best Painted Cabinet Redos We Saw in 2020

From sleek white to bold blue, these cabinet redos are the best we've seen all year.

Erin Johnson

Dec 22, 2020

9 Ways People Are Finding Joy This 2020 Holiday Season

In the midst of the holiday season and as 2020 comes to a close, it’s imperative that we remember the power of joy in all shapes and sizes.

Anna Gragert

Dec 22, 2020

Before and After: Allison Janney Modernized Her Assistant’s Dated Kitchen

The soothing color combination of blue and white did the trick.

Nicoletta Richardson

Dec 22, 2020

We Asked 80 Designers What Our Homes Will Look Like in 2021

And here’s what they said.

Tina Chadha

Dec 22, 2020

A First-Time Homeowner's Small Condo Features a Bold Bird Wallpaper Accent

Kelsie bought this condo after the end of a long term relationship and has spent the last one and a half years turning this into a dream cocoon.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Dec 22, 2020

We Asked 15 People What One Habit They're Taking into the New Year

Their answers are so heartwarming.

De Elizabeth

Dec 22, 2020

Scientists Studied How Dogs Recognize Other Dogs, and the Research Is Adorable

Brb, becoming dog scientists.

Mia Nakaji Monnier

Dec 22, 2020

How to Give Gifts in Cardboard Shipping Boxes (and Actually Make Them Cute)

Skip wrapping this year, and repurpose your shipping boxes instead.

Ashley Poskin

Dec 21, 2020

8 Easy Habits That Will Help You Confront Your Debt in the New Year

A mindset shift won't make that balance smaller, but it can help you stay motivated in the long run.

Kara Nesvig

Dec 21, 2020

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Got a Cabinet? Then You Can Have a Cheerful Holiday Bar

Holiday celebrations may require a little more creativity this year, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be memorable. In the latest installation of Apartment Therapy’s Style School, home design maven Sandra Morgan Downie — who shares her warm, serene style at Sandra Morgan Living — walks us through creating a festive holiday bar setup in an unexpected place: a plain old cabinet. That’s right!

Creative Studio

Dec 21, 2020

Yoga Icon Jessamyn Stanley on Her Queer Poly Family Home and Holiday Rituals

Jessamyn Stanley is an author, wellness advocate, and co-founder of The Underbelly and We Go High. She shares a tour of her poly family's four-bedroom, two-bathroom rental house as well as a peek into her family's extra meaningful holiday celebrations this year.

Adrienne Breaux

Dec 21, 2020

12 Virtual Yule Logs for Every Decor Style, Vibe, and Mood

Instant cozy vibes, no fireplace required.

Meg Duff

Dec 16, 2020

6 Things You Should Never Put Under Your Sink, According to Real Estate Experts

No spray paint allowed.

Tierra Smith

Dec 21, 2020

A Cookie-Cutter House Was DIYed into a Cozy 'Modhemian' Home

Macy and Will's first home wasn't fully customizable, so they have been gradually updating the home as they go.