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Google Play’s Best Apps of 2020 Reflect a Year of Personal Growth
Physical and mental wellness apps reigned supreme this year.
Jessica Wang
Dec 6, 2020
8 Items Home Stagers Say Will Upgrade Your Living Room for Less Than $5
Including some free accessories you can find on a nature walk.
Antonia DeBianchi
Dec 6, 2020
Whoopi Goldberg’s Favorite Etsy Finds Are So Whimsical
Shop the self-proclaimed Etsy devotee's picks.
Jessica Wang
Dec 6, 2020
Before and After: A Dreary Wallpapered Bathroom Gets a Fresh Scandi-Style Redo
The "after" is unrecognizable.
Melissa Epifano
Dec 6, 2020
All the ‘Friends’ Christmas Episodes, Ranked from Worst to Best
Which "Friends" holiday season episode reigns supreme?
Maggie Fremont
Dec 6, 2020
A Modern So-Cal Style California House Is Adorably Dressed for the Holidays
For the holidays, Beth Sayler wanted her decor to add to their neutral, beachy color scheme, so she carefully selected items that matched the neutral colors and materials that felt natural to the beach vibe.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 6, 2020
Why Real Estate Agents Dread Seeing White Kitchen Cabinets
They're tired of seeing them over and over again.
Lauren Wellbank
Dec 6, 2020
A New Rule Makes It Easier to Claim Donations on Your Taxes This Year
Here's what an accountant wants you to know.
Christianna Silva
Dec 6, 2020
Before and After: A "Bachelor Pad" Bedroom Goes "Fancy Hotel" for Just $300
Repainting existing furniture helped keep the budget low on this pretty bedroom redo.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 5, 2020
This Outdated House Is Becoming a Dream Home One DIY Project (& Plant) at a Time
Every room needed to be repainted, the flooring wasn’t great, the color of both fireplaces was not their style, and all of the cabinets had terrible finishes. But the best part about Megann's house glow up is how affordable it's been—no project cost more than a few hundred dollars!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 5, 2020
What Is a Colonial-Style House?
Here's how to identify one.
Sara Freund
Dec 5, 2020
“Niksen” Is the Dutch Secret to Making the Most of Your Downtime
Go ahead—do nothing.
De Elizabeth
Dec 4, 2020
Before and After: A $450 Redo Makes a Dated Kitchen Look New Again
A small budget went a long way in this project.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 4, 2020
This Is the Cheap, Easy Gift Your Friends and Family Probably Don’t Already Have
Buy this for the people on your list and you're really gifting a good night's sleep.
Danielle Blundell
Dec 3, 2020
25 of the Best Tiny Houses, RVs, Boats, & More Alternative Homes Seen This Year
We toured A LOT of "alternative" homes in 2020, and each one of them is inspiring, drool-worthy, and packed with small-space maximizing ideas.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 4, 2020
The Very First Thing You Should Do After Signing an Apartment Lease
It's quick.
Grace Cassidy
Dec 4, 2020
6 Little Things Home Stagers Do to Make Your House Look Tidier
They're free, too.
Chelsea Greenwood
Dec 4, 2020
B&A: A Dated '90s Houseboat Is Now a Modern, Bright Floating Tiny House
Interior stylist Joyce Wang and her partner Sean took on the renovation of this 200-square-foot 1992 Holiday Mansion houseboat during quarantine.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 4, 2020
9 Celebs Share Their All-Time Favorite Board Games
Did someone say “Game of Thrones” Risk?
Nicoletta Richardson
Dec 4, 2020
I Talked My Landlord Into Replacing My Kitchen Cabinets For Free—Here's How
A housing rights activist breaks down what you need to know about your rights as a tenant.
Ella Cerón
Dec 4, 2020
The 10 Best IKEA Hacks We Saw in 2020
This year brought a lot of great IKEA hacks, but these 10 are the best of the best.
Erin Johnson
Dec 4, 2020
Take Care of This Quick Task to Calm Your Anxieties and Get Ready for 2021
Weekend Projects
I can help you take one big thing off your plate for 2021, something you may not have even thought of yet.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 4, 2020
3 Shows to Watch If You Finished “The Undoing”
The six-part miniseries recently wrapped up and revealed all, but if you are craving more scandals, complicated marriages, and possible secret sociopaths, never fear — here are three dramas that you might find very satisfying.
Maggie Fremont
Dec 3, 2020
Before and After: A Tiny 1990s Bedroom Becomes a Hotel-Worthy Escape
It features a couple smart DIYs, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 3, 2020
This Is the Easiest Way to Work the Fluted Decor Trend into Your Home
Tabletop FTW!
Sarah Lyon
Dec 3, 2020
You Need to Peek Inside This 296-Square-Foot Hideaway for Sale on Cape Cod
It has a little deck with bay views.
Madeline Bilis
Dec 3, 2020
10 Indigenous-Owned Businesses to Shop for the Holidays (And Beyond)
I put together a list of some of my favorite Indigenous-owned businesses to shop for the holidays—many of which I’ve already bought gifts from.
Melanie Gnau
Dec 3, 2020
My Mom’s 5-Step Cleaning Routine is Thorough, But it Keeps My Kitchen Spotless Every Day
My mom's 5-step kitchen-cleaning plan was drilled into me at a young age. Eleven years later, I still clean my own kitchen the very same way—and I’m teaching my kids to do it, too.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 3, 2020
9 Little Kitchen Details Everyone Forgets in Their Reno, According to Pros
Remember these, and your kitchen will look extra high-end.
Maria C. Hunt
Dec 3, 2020
A 800-Square-Foot Colorful UK Home Has a Must-See DIY "Belle Bookcase"
The cute corner library with ladder is just one of the amazing ways Charlotte and her fiance have packed their UK home full of personality on a budget.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 3, 2020
7 Ways to Upgrade Your House’s Outdoor Holiday Decor, According to Pros
It’s the ideal time to step up your house’s holiday curb appeal!
Megan O'Brien
Dec 3, 2020
Joanna Gaines Dropped a New Kitchen Collection Just in Time for Holiday Baking
Whether you’re baking nostalgic holiday treats to send to your loved ones, or cooking up comfort food so you can curl up under your weighted blanket and watch “Home Alone” for the tenth time this week (no? Just me?), you’ll want to set yourself up for success with the right tools.
Lydia Mack
Dec 3, 2020
The ’80s Trend That Real Estate Agents Love Seeing
This building material is cool again.
Chelsea Greenwood
Dec 3, 2020
There’s a Critical Part of Plant Shopping that Most People Skip
The most important part of plant care is actually quite easy to master, and it comes into play before you even purchase your plants at all.
Olivia Muenter
Dec 3, 2020
Thanks to 50+ Plants, This Studio Apartment Is a Serene Greenhouse
For this young professional, houseplants serve as more than decor in her studio: They are a form of self care and meditation.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 3, 2020
B&A: A 350-Square-Foot Condo's Dated Interiors Got a Fresh DIY Facelift
Over the course of two years, Tess and her dad changed almost everything about this small space to get it to where it is today—a bright, plant-filled home brimming with creativity and pillows.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 2, 2020
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This Unexpected Source for Affordable, Original Art Is Finally Selling in the U.S.
Here at Apartment Therapy, we’re firm believers that art shouldn’t be just an accessory or an afterthought: It’s the heart and soul of a space, the thing that gives it warmth, personality, and feeling. More than anything else, your art is what makes your space really you. So when you’re ready to make an investment in something that you’ll keep for a while, where do you go to find art that is beautiful, that’s unique, that will last for a long time?
Creative Studio
Dec 3, 2020
This Super Small $11 Vacuum Has Kept My Home Spotless All Year
I got it at Target as a stocking stuffer last year and I love everything about it.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 3, 2020
8 Foolproof Ways to Keep Your Cat Away From Your Christmas Tree
Cats love trees. In fact, it’s most likely incredibly exciting for your furry friend to see you gussying one up with shiny hanging things on it for them to play with indoors. So it’s important to consider how to cat-proof your holiday evergreen before you end up with broken ornaments on the floor, with it falling over, or worse.Toppling over tends to be the biggest concern when it comes to owning a cat and a Christmas tree.
Jeanine Brennan
Dec 3, 2020
The Single Best Way to Make a Tiny Apartment Seem Larger
According to a wise realtor.
Antonia DeBianchi
Dec 2, 2020
5 Mistakes You’re Probably Making with Hand Sanitizer
Here's a refresher on what you should know, and what you should avoid, when using hand sanitizer.
geraldinemcampbell
Dec 2, 2020
Before and After: Small Changes Give This Dated Bathroom an Open, Modern Look
Breaking the project up over time was the key to success, this homeowner says.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 2, 2020
17 Shows to Stream If You’re Caught Up with “The Crown”
There's plenty of monarchy-themed shows and period dramas to stream.
Gina Vaynshteyn
Dec 2, 2020
These Are the 6 Biggest Design Trends for 2021, According to One Survey
NEWS
Great news for those who enjoy designs with major throwback vibes.
Kenya Foy
Dec 2, 2020
I Used Facebook Marketplace to Furnish My New Apartment for Only $320—Here’s What I Learned
If you’re considering buying secondhand furniture and decor, I have lots of tips to share.
Amanda Becker
Dec 2, 2020
B&A: An Outdated Builder-Basic 1970s Bungalow's Now a Light, Modern, & Cozy Home
This 1970s bungalow was transformed from top-to-bottom into a special getaway full of unusual details and personal touches, all on a very tight budget, using thrifty alternatives and vintage/salvage elements throughout.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 2, 2020
These Two Unexpected Colors Are Taking Over Kitchen Cabinets, According to Experts
These two non-neutrals are bold.
Nicoletta Richardson
Dec 2, 2020
The Interiors on “The Queen’s Gambit” Are a Grandmillienial’s Dream
Bring this chic style home!
Alyssa Longobucco
Dec 2, 2020