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The Latest: 2020

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An Artist's Australian Home Has a Lovely Open Kitchen & a Lush Outdoor Courtyard
Artist Paula Mills' home is filled with vintage furniture and decor, cool collections, and her own beautiful artwork by Paula.
Natalie Jeffcott
Dec 15, 2020
12 New Year’s Resolutions Every Renter Should Have
They're all about the little things.
Jennifer Billock
Dec 15, 2020
We Asked 3 DIYers to Decorate Mini Christmas Trees with Just $15—and They Wowed Us
Whether you're decorating a big tree or a small one, let these redos inspire you.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 15, 2020
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This Fashionista’s Daily Rituals Will Keep You Grounded in a Crazy Year
It can be hard to stay calm and organized in a year that’s felt anything but. But for all the curveballs virtual learning and working from home have thrown us, there is the occasional bright spot. Case in point: People across the country have saved an average of 54 minutes on their daily commutes. Stop right there! Resist the urge to pile more meetings and must-dos into those minutes. We believe they should be spent doing something for you.
Brooke Preston
Dec 15, 2020
5 Easy Habits That Helped Me Get My Morning Routine Back When I Was Depressed
From investing in an alarm clock to managing your expectations.
Sara Radin
Dec 11, 2020
A Small, Cozy San Francisco Apartment Has the Cutest Mid-Century Holiday Style
When this couple saw the beautiful Spanish tiles on the fireplace and molding details on the wall, they knew this was the home for them!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 15, 2020
If You're Not Storing Your Cookware This Old School Way, You're Missing Out
You can teach an old tool new tricks!
Alyssa Longobucco
Dec 14, 2020
Before and After: This Stunning Redo Proves Even Laundry Rooms Can Be Luxurious
Yes, function is the most important part of a laundry room—but that space can be gorgeous, too.
Alison Goldman
Dec 14, 2020
These 4 Things Create a "Perfect" Bedroom, According to Real Estate Agents
You deserve a space fit for a queen—not "only enough space for a queen-size bed to fit."
Kate Streit
Dec 14, 2020
These Are the Most Watched Shows on Netflix in 2020
As it turns out, the streaming platform doesn’t only entertain—it also provides a glimpse into how we feel and what we want.
Inigo Del Castillo
Dec 14, 2020
5 Helpful Pieces of Homebuying Advice I Got from My Dad and Brother
Their advice has stood the test of time.
Terri Williams
Dec 14, 2020
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How a Busy Mom Added Nearly an Hour of Self-Care to Her Daily Routine
After the year we’re having, we could all use a break—and perhaps no one more so than parents. As it turns out, it’s impossible to keep a tidy house when everyone is always home living, working, and virtual learning in it! While it can feel like there’s never enough time to pack in everything on our to-do lists, here’s some encouraging news: Based on data from the U.S.
Brooke Preston
Dec 14, 2020
A Philadelphia Home Has Dreamy Exposed Bricks & a Vintage Mix of Furnishings
Sue Eggen is an artist and creative director at Urban Jungle, shares this Philadelphia home with and writer and librarian Nathaniel Eddy.
Carina Romano
Dec 14, 2020
I’ve Renovated 4 Houses—Here Are the 5 Things I’ll Never DIY Again
They're dangerous, difficult, and expensive to do on my own—so I'll hire out every time.
Dana McMahan
Dec 14, 2020
You Already Own What You Need to Remove Your Address From Shipping Labels
Ripping the packing label off the box is often far from the neatest way to obscure the box's initial use, so when TikTok's algorithm served me with a useful hack for removing printer ink from labels, I was intrigued.
Ella Cerón
Dec 14, 2020
The Anatomy of an ADU, One of COVID-19’s Most Popular Home Additions
Behold the components of an accessory dwelling unit.
Brittany Anas
Dec 14, 2020
A 440-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Is Scandinavian-Inspired & Incredibly Serene
Carla Loo's apartment layout allows her to place furniture in a way that makes it functional as a living and working space.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 14, 2020
19 “Friends”-Themed Gifts that Couldn’t BE Any More Perfect
Now that there’s been enough time to binge-watch every episode and season of “Friends” at least three or four times since the world went on pause, pretty much everyone is a diehard “Friends” fan (as they should be). And if you’re looking to grab your “Friends“-obsessed pal something that shows you know where their loyalties lie—with Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Ross, Joey, and Chandler, obviously—then we’ve got you covered.
Olivia Harvey
Dec 13, 2020
This Festive Map Helps You Find Holiday Displays in Your Neighborhood
'Tis the season!
Jessica Wang
Dec 13, 2020
Before and After: A $500 Boho Bathroom Refresh with Ideas Starting at Just $5
This bathroom is full of smart design hacks.
Lydia Mack
Dec 13, 2020
This Under-$50 Amazon Find Will Totally Change How You Hand-Wash Dishes
Over 2,600 happy reviews can't be wrong.
Lauren Masur
Dec 13, 2020
8 Things Real Estate Agents Still Have From Their First Apartments
From appliances to paintings.
Brittany Anas
Dec 13, 2020
The Color-Coding Hack that Saved Me from My Overflowing Email Inbox
It's no inbox-zero, but it's a start.
Sara Li
Dec 10, 2020
10 Better Ways to Store Your Pots and Pans
Tired of that clang-y crash of lids and skillets every time you reach for a pot?
Ashley Abramson
Dec 13, 2020
York Wallcoverings’ 2021 Color of the Year is a Timeless Classic
It takes cues from an American fashion staple.
Jessica Wang
Dec 12, 2020
Here’s How Much Celebrity Childhood Homes Are Worth Now vs. When They Lived There
From Taylor Swift to Beyoncé to Paul McCartney.
Jessica Wang
Dec 12, 2020
One Thing You Have to Do Before You Can Get Your Carpet Really Clean
It probably won’t be as difficult or time-consuming as you think!
Ashley Abramson
Dec 12, 2020
For Just $15, This DIYer Made a Plain Wood Tray into a Work-From-Home Essential
This is a DIY anyone can do.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 12, 2020
The Most Generous U.S. Cities in 2020
Where does your city rank?
Jessica Wang
Dec 12, 2020
A 235-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio Hides a GREAT Wall-Mounted Work-From-Home Desk
Suddenly having to work and spend all her time in this tiny studio apartment pushed Emily to do a complete overhaul of her space to make it as comfortable, bright, spacious, and pleasant to spend time in as possible!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 9, 2020
Before and After: Simple Upgrades Make This Plain Entryway Tons More Inviting
Little changes add some pop to this small entryway.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 12, 2020
9 Home Office Items You Should Stock Up on at the Dollar Store
From pens to paper and even faux plants.
Andie Kanaras
Dec 12, 2020
Before and After: IKEA Cabinets Set the Stage for this Cozy $5000 Kitchen Redo
This is a dramatic (and very effective) transformation.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 11, 2020
A 100-Year-Old Spanish Bungalow Has Beautiful Bones and Awesome Arches
There are original barrel ceilings, hand-done textured plaster and a giant arch window, arch bookcases, arch doorways, and a fireplace.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 11, 2020
8 Things in Your House You're Probably Calling by the Wrong Name
Can you properly define your floors and ceilings?
Jon Gorey
Dec 11, 2020
Melissa Joan Hart Loves this Holiday Movie Just as Much as You Do
Her current reading list is also pretty great!
Nicoletta Richardson
Dec 11, 2020
Peek Inside This Immaculate $100K Dollhouse for Sale
Jimmy Landers creates dollhouses that are so detailed, each work takes him months, if not years, to finish. In fact, one of his most-prized miniatures, called The Sahlberg, took him two years to complete.
Inigo Del Castillo
Dec 11, 2020
A Charming 99-Year-Old Craftsman Bungalow Has Been Beautifully Restored
Christian Doble and Alicia Gbur have spent the past seven years updating their coastal-inspired Craftsman house.
Diana Paulson
Dec 11, 2020
6 Words You Won’t Know Until You Buy a House—and What They Mean
Have you heard of these financial terms?
Jennifer Billock
Dec 11, 2020
A 375-Square-Foot Studio's Organized Thanks to a Variety of Storage Solutions
Patrick was able to approach the design of this small space with creative solutions that maximize its functionality, efficiency, and style... without losing his rental deposit.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 9, 2020
Before and After: A Destined-for-the-Dump Vintage Hutch Gets Respectful Refresh
This cabinet was going to be trashed until one DIYer turned it into a treasure.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 10, 2020
The 11 Best Small Space Design Ideas We Saw This Year
The short list of moves worth trying in your tiny home!
Sarah Lyon
Dec 10, 2020
This Vibrant Victorian Fixer-Upper in Kentucky Is on the Market for $139,000
PROPERTY CRUSH
Care to take on a project?
Madeline Bilis
Dec 10, 2020
Here’s How Pantone’s Colors of the Year Could Look in Your Living Room
Seeing swatches of Ultimate Gray and Illuminating just isn't enough!
Danielle Blundell
Dec 10, 2020
I Found *the* Ultimate Gift for All the Coffee Lovers on My List—and It’s Under $30!
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There's nothing better than the gift of great coffee.
Sholeen Damarwala
Dec 10, 2020
11 Tools to Give Someone Who’s Moving Into Their First Apartment
Pros say everyone needs these picks.
Brigitt Earley
Dec 10, 2020
An Australian Photographer Embraces Her House's 1975 Retro Roots
Built in 1975, it features incredible wallpapers, wooden feature walls, curved corners, modern floral artwork, and neon signs.
Natalie Jeffcott
Dec 10, 2020
Apartment Therapy Made Holiday Zoom Backgrounds So You Can Pretend You Decorated
If you’re staring down a December calendar filled with virtual-only social events, and therefore hoping to upgrade the holiday decor within the confines of your computer camera’s view, we hear you.
Alyssa Longobucco
Dec 8, 2020