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9 Bright Ideas For Making That Sad Lamp Look Way More Expensive
Give your old lamp the glow up it deserves.
Cat Meschia
Jan 9, 2020
6 Thoughts I Had While Reading Marie Kondo’s “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” For The First Time
It also made me want to run home and declutter, as is expected.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jan 9, 2020
Marie Kondo’s Best Advice for Dealing with Sentimental Clutter
And still preserve that spark of joy, of course.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Jan 9, 2020
I Felt Something After KonMari-ing My Home—But It Wasn’t Joy
I felt something different and equally as meaningful.
Amanda Becker
Jan 9, 2020
Marie Kondo’s ‘Tidying Up’ Explains Our Anxiety Over Clutter
It’s no secret that clutter and anxiety are linked.
Marissa Hermanson
Jan 9, 2020
Marie Kondo Helped Stephen Colbert KonMari His “Late Show” Desk
Her reaction to seeing the items in his desk: priceless.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jan 9, 2020
“Tokimeku” Means So Much More Than “Spark Joy” in Japanese
We talked to the inventor of the “spark joy” translation to get to the bottom of it.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jan 9, 2020
I KonMaried My Life Nine Months Ago—Here’s What I Kept Up with (and What Fell By the Wayside)
The first time she organized, Amanda Becker felt overwhelmed the entire time that she didn’t actually stop to take in anything she was doing. Now that she's continued to try a little KonMari-ing everyday, she finds the whole process less daunting—and is proud to say that she's somewhat kept up with it.
Amanda Becker
Jan 9, 2020
How Marie Kondo Took Over 2019, One Folded Shirt at a Time
We call it the year of Kondomania.
Jennifer Nied
Jan 9, 2020
This Is How Marie Kondo Keeps Her Clothes Organized When She’s Traveling
Find out how Kondo keeps things in order after she gets to the hotel room.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jan 9, 2020
These Scandinavian Lighting Tricks Will Help You Beat the Winter Blues
In January, Stockholm gets around six hours of daylight. Here's how Swedes make the most of it.
Danielle Blundell
Jan 9, 2020
How to Force Bulbs So They Bloom Indoors Any Time of Year
It's like a natural magic trick!
Molly Williams
Jan 9, 2020
Architects are Offering Free Services to Those Who Lost Their Homes in the Australian Bushfires
As the Australian bushfires rage on, the local design community is helping out the best way they know how.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jan 9, 2020
7 Professional Organizers Share Their Favorite IKEA Products
Some of their picks might surprise you!
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 9, 2020
6 Kitchen Rules You Can Break Right Now, According to an Interior Designer
If you’ve decided 2020 is the year you’ll finally redo your cook space, make sure it fits the new decade.
Kelsie Schrader
Jan 9, 2020
5 Things To Do 10 Minutes Before You Go To Bed
I’ve started a new routine of taking 10 minutes each night, to tackle 5 things that have since made a world of difference in the overall upkeep of our home. It makes mornings easier and nights more calming… 1. Do The Dishes – It’s a proven fact that we’re more likely to eat at home and make dinner ourselves if the area in which food preparation happens is clean.
Sarah Rae Smith
Jan 9, 2020
Before and After: A Stylish $50 Kitchen Island Redo Done in a Day
This small change makes a huge difference.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 8, 2020
What Is a Leasehold?
Confused about this real estate term? Consider your questions answered.
Gina Vaynshteyn
Jan 8, 2020
The Best Home Fitness Equipment (Starting at $9!), According to People Who Stick to Workouts
We talked to some personal trainers and at-home workout aficionados to find the best workout equipment that still fits in a small living room.
Ashley Abramson
Jan 8, 2020
Tips for Laying Out a Studio Apartment
One of the biggest challenges of living in a single room is figuring out where to put the furniture. Since my current home is a 250 square foot studio, I’ve experienced this frustration firsthand, so I’ve decided to create a handy guide to steer you through the process of laying out your studio apartment. 1. Start with the bed.
Nancy Mitchell
Jan 8, 2020
Charmin Created a Robot That Brings You Toilet Paper When You Run Out
The robots are coming… and they’re bringing toilet paper.
Megan Johnson
Jan 8, 2020
This Hotel-Approved Headboard Trick Could be the Secret to a Better Night’s Sleep
Yes, you can steal (ideas) from hotels.
Sarah Lyon
Jan 8, 2020
I KonMari My Desk Every Day Before Leaving Work—And It Sparks Serious Joy Beyond the Office
When it comes to her desk setup, Yasmin Lashley leaves no trace behind.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jan 8, 2020
This Editor-Approved Brand Makes Game-Changing Storage Solutions for Kitchens (and Many Are on Sale)
Number 3 is a massive upgrade of an all-time favorite organizational hack!
Jan 7, 2020
A Minimal, Scandi-Inspired Home's Getting an Update, One DIY at a Time
This Eichler house is a couple's first home and was/is a major project; it needs everything!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 8, 2020
The “Outbox” Method is a Proven Way to Make Decluttering Less Stressful
January Cure
The outbox has been a staple of the January Cure for many, many years—mainly because it just works.
Taryn Williford
Jan 8, 2020
Before and After: One Weekend, One Tiny Powder Room, TONS More Charm
This itty bitty powder room makes a big impression.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 7, 2020
7 Houseplants With the Most Unique Leaves We’ve Ever Seen
If you only have space for a few plants in your home, make sure they're unforgettable.
Nancy Mitchell
Jan 7, 2020
Move Over Shiplap, Nickel Gap Is the Siding Style You Need to Know
What if I told you there was an alternative out there to those kind of finicky, often expensive overlapping wood boards Joanna Gaines made so popular?
Danielle Blundell
Jan 7, 2020
The Experts Have Spoken, and These 3 Trends Should Stay in the 2010s (Sorry, Chip and Jo)
Are these soooo last decade?
Nicoletta Richardson
Jan 7, 2020
These Are the Best Plants for Your Living Room
You just can't go wrong with these guys.
Rebecca Straus
Jan 7, 2020
You’ll Think Twice About Passing Up Old Furniture After You See These Dresser Makeovers
You'll be itching to refinish your own dresser once you see these beauties.
Sarah Lyon
Jan 7, 2020
The Touching Reason Queen Elizabeth Keeps Her Holiday Decorations Up Until February
She's very particular about when she takes down her Christmas decor—and for good reason.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jan 7, 2020
This Minimal Boho Renovated Home Has Plant & Art Displaying Ideas in Every Room
The Heidi House is a 1949 ranch in the heart of East Nashville, Tennessee Malori Futral and her husband Nate slowly renovated over two and a half years.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 7, 2020
8 of the Best (and Easiest) IKEA Hacks We Spotted This Year
These types of IKEA "hacks" are the perfect combo of affordable and fast to do.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 7, 2020
This Maine Farmhouse Exists in a Real-Life Winter Wonderland
It could be yours for $369,000.
Madeline Bilis
Jan 7, 2020
Try This One-Hour Walk-Through Exercise and Get Closer to Your Dream Home
January Cure
You're the expert on what kind of love your home really needs right now.
Taryn Williford
Jan 7, 2020
Ivy and Marlow’s Charming Vintage Haven
Name: Ivy and Marlow Location: London, United Kingdom Room Size: 13′ x 13′ feet The simple white color palette that forms the base of sisters Ivy and Marlow’s bedroom really highlights the stunning architectural details of this beautiful London home. Wooden accents and colorful textiles add warmth and charm to the space, while the clean-lined furniture and modern accessories keep the room feeling fresh.
Lauren Hufnagl
Jan 7, 2020
Before and After: This Maximalist Entryway Uses ALL of the Patterns
This entry is an explosion of pattern and color, in the best way.
Alison Goldman
Jan 6, 2020
Before and After: This $500 Rental Kitchen Is Packed With Great Ideas
Tiny space, big style—and a whole lot of inspiration.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 6, 2020
3 Little Home Resolutions I’m Making for 2020: A January Letter From the Editor
I love the symmetry of a New Year’s resolution, but it's hard for me to make it work. So over the last few years, I’ve started a different New Year tradition: I share my goals and intentions for the year ahead, along with what I'm most excited for in the year ahead.
Laura Schocker
Jan 6, 2020
9 Ridiculously Good Looking Storage Solutions for Your Whole Home
It’s not just a list of bins and baskets.
Kelsie Schrader
Jan 6, 2020
5 Quirky Playing Card Sets That’ll Make Your Game Nights Even More Fun (And They’re All on Amazon)
Shout out to Sarah Jessica Parker for the inspo.
Jan 6, 2020
5 Pretty and Practical Mudroom Upgrades Designers Swear By
These picks will make your mudroom just as stylish as it is organized.
Sarah Lyon
Jan 6, 2020
The $20 Item That Keeps My Phone Charged While Giving Me a Better Night’s Sleep
I woke up every morning with my phone near my head—until this charger came into my life.
Jan 6, 2020
What Capricorn Season Means For Your Home in January 2020
It’s a slow and steady start to the new decade. And the self-guided speed at which we choose to travel will define the very quality of the ride.
Bess Matassa
Jan 6, 2020
Why Experts Say 43 Is the Magic Number Potential Homeowners Should Know
Ever hear of debt-to-income ratio?
Brittany Anas
Jan 6, 2020
A Moody Virginia House Inspired by Edgar Allen Poe Is a Gothic Lover's Dream
There are dramatically dark wall colors, a green velvet couch and matching chairs, an onyx coffee table, and a huge living room mural.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 6, 2020