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The Latest: 2021

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4 Top TikTok Cleaning Tips That Worked (And 4 That Didn't)
Some of them were game-changers. Some of the hacks worked... with caveats. Others? Well, let’s just say they didn’t measure up to the hype.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 31, 2021
Before & After: A DIY Refresh Makes a Boring Bedroom Bright and Bold
A clever yellow accent wall serves as a striking visual headboard.
Emma Diehl
Dec 31, 2021
These Were the House Tours That Inspired Apartment Therapy Editors This Year
From a tiny plant-filled apartment to a vintage Victorian manse, these homes all stood out to AT staff.
Samantha Grossman
Dec 31, 2021
4 Moving Supplies You Don't Actually Need to Buy
Moving can be expensive, but you can effectively cut the bill by eliminating these supplies from your shopping list.
Grace Cassidy
Dec 31, 2021
This Fun New Year's Activity Feels Like a Trip Around the World
IMO, New Year's Eve is way more of a stay-at-home holiday than a going-out one, even in non-pandemic times.
Terri Pous
Dec 31, 2021
Weekend Projects: Take One Concrete Step Toward a Goal
Weekend Projects
In order to build habits, you have to make them easy.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 31, 2021
Before & After: A Luxe Revamp Transforms a Dated Bathroom into a Modern Oasis
Small touches, like a brass sconce and gold mantel mirror, create the perfect blend of vintage and modern.
Emma Diehl
Dec 30, 2021
The Coolest Ceilings From Apartment Therapy House Tours We Saw This Year
TOURS
Don't forget to look up.
Sarah Everett
Dec 30, 2021
7 Cleaning Hacks We Couldn't Get Enough of in 2021
Editor's Picks
Hear straight from real people about the hacks they’ve tried and tested and fully believe in now.
Olivia Muenter
Dec 30, 2021
These Are the Most Filmed Dog Breeds in TV and Movies
These are the top Hollywood hounds.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 30, 2021
4 of the Biggest Design Trends We Spotted in House Tours This Year
Here's what we saw over and over in 2021.
Alyssa Longobucco
Dec 30, 2021
These Are the Bathroom Trends That Will Dominate 2022, According to One Designer
Welcome back, wallpapered bathrooms.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 30, 2021
5 Surprising Things That Can Make Your Move More Expensive
Here are some things that can run up your moving day bill — as well as a few ways to save some money.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Dec 30, 2021
10 Kitchen Tips, Habits, and Hacks I Learned From Apartment Therapy This Year
For everything from food prep to accessory storage.
Kara Nesvig
Dec 29, 2021
Before and After: An Outdated Bathroom Becomes a Chic Sanctuary for Under $500
The biggest splurges were a glam new light fixture and rug — but they were totally worth it.
Sam Manzella
Dec 29, 2021
The Game-Changing Cleaning Tool Our Readers Couldn’t Stop Buying in 2021
Start off 2022 on a clean (and affordable) note.
Tierra Harris
Dec 29, 2021
AT Editors Share the Best Design Advice They've Received from a Relative
From sage shopping tips to noteworthy styling takeaways.
Blair Donovan
Dec 29, 2021
These Are the Most Fun Cities in America, According to Research
Does your city make the list?
Emma Kershaw
Dec 29, 2021
The $10 Product Every Parent Should Have in Their Car
One genius mom has a jaw-dropping solution that makes everything you're toting in the car organized and within reach.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 29, 2021
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4 Ways to Improve Your Financial Wellness in 2022 (Without Skipping Your Daily Coffee Run)
Already brainstorming resolutions for the New Year? While hitting the gym and meal prepping are always great additions to the list, we’ve got a totally achievable, no-cost suggestion: improving your financial wellness.You’ve clicked on this article, which means you’ve already taken the first step (yay you!) towards improving your money matters.
Leah Bjornson
Dec 29, 2021
This Was the Most Popular House Tour of 2021
A funky 1960s-era home was the favorite among Apartment Therapy readers this year.
Samantha Grossman
Dec 29, 2021
8 Genius, Useful Websites for When You're Bored, Uninspired, or Both
According to Reddit.
Terri Pous
Dec 28, 2021
The $15 Product That Solved My Biggest Organizing Problem
A clever solution for all of that wasted space in your medicine cabinet.
Brigitt Earley
Dec 28, 2021
York Wallcovering’s 2022 Color of the Year is a Playful Pop of Pink
The blush tone is set to take the new year by storm.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 28, 2021
Minimalism Is in For 2022, According to Designers
Less is more in 2022.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 28, 2021
12 Designers Share the Best Styling Advice They’ve Ever Heard
Styling — whether you're taking on an entire room, a coffee table, or just a single bookshelf — can feel like a daunting task, especially if you're a beginner. The good news is that if you're feeling stumped by a corner of your home at the moment, you're in luck.
Sarah Lyon
Dec 28, 2021
Taylor Hill’s Pink Couch Adds a Pop of Color to Her Rustic Living Room
The rustic retreat is what dreams are made of.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 28, 2021
Apartment Therapy Editors’ 6 Favorite Before and Afters of 2021
Editor's Picks
These are the home makeovers that surprised, inspired, and delighted Apartment Therapy staffers.
Maria C. Hunt
Dec 28, 2021
The One Project You Should Never Skip Before Move-In Day
There’s one project that both pros and homeowners agree you should try your very best to get done before moving in.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Dec 28, 2021
The Best Way to Improve Your Financial Health, According to a Financial Advisor
According to financial advisor Kate Yearwood Young, financial health is about having an understanding of what's coming in, what's going out and why you're building your savings.
Geraldine Campbell
Dec 28, 2021
Before & After: A $152 Refresh Breathes New Life into a Drab Secondhand Wardrobe
The secret to this DIY project was just a little bit of raffia cloth.
Sam Manzella
Dec 27, 2021
The 11 Best Never-Before-Seen Ideas from This Year's House Tours
From a festive gold-fringed wall to a super clever bed alcove.
Alexandra Frost
Dec 27, 2021
A Ranking of the Best “Bridgerton” Interiors
The rooms where your favorite "Bridgerton" characters swoon, angstm, and plot are some of the most best interiors seen in a long time.
Maggie Fremont
Dec 27, 2021
10 Home Design Trends That Are Leaving in 2022
Some of the most popular looks of the last year may be on their way out in the next.
Sarah Lyon
Dec 27, 2021
This Black Friday Purchase Has Changed the Way I Cook for the Better (and It’s on Sale Right Now)
Cooking for one? You *need* this essential.
Erin Cavoto
Dec 27, 2021
Here’s How to Get Parisian Interiors Like “Emily in Paris”
Oh là là!
Emma Kershaw
Dec 27, 2021
The 15 Best Travel Buys of 2021
Shopping
Whether you're planning a tropical getaway or a weekend trip, we've got your back.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Dec 27, 2021
Our Favorite Budgeting Tips From House Tours in 2021
Decking out your space doesn't have to break the bank.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 27, 2021
These Plants Are Going to Be Popular in 2022, According to Bloomscape
Plus the most popular plant in 2021.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 27, 2021
These Are AT Editors' Favorite Property Crushes From 2021
Editor's Picks
These properties have that magic combination of character and unique design.
Grace Cassidy
Dec 27, 2021
Before & After: A Dingy Basement Becomes a Functional Space with 4 Zones
The basement is now home to a TV and gaming area, a ping-pong zone, a workout corner, and a utility room.
Sam Manzella
Dec 26, 2021
11 of the Coolest Ways People Used Color in Their Homes This Year
From the intentional and subtle to the big, bright, and bold, these spaces all use color in jaw-dropping ways.
Heather Bien
Dec 26, 2021
7 Apartment Therapy Editors Share Their Favorite New TV Shows and Movies That Came Out In 2021
Editor's Picks
Add these to your TBW (To Be Watched) list.
Nicoletta Richardson
Dec 26, 2021
This Is the Lighting System That Gets Me Through Winter
It helps me brave the cold, dark winter.
Avery Matera
Dec 26, 2021
This Photographer Captures Images of What the World Would Look Like Without People
In a new book titled “Green Urbex,” check out how photographer Romain Veillon captures what Earth would look like if people one day just up and disappeared.
Olivia Harvey
Dec 26, 2021
44 At-Home Activities That Will Keep You Entertained This Holiday Season
Tons of things to do when you're on your own, hanging with roommates, or entertaining kids.
Kristen Garaffo
Dec 26, 2021
The One Big Mistake You’re Making When Cleaning Your Houseplants
One plant care habit in particular has the potential of crossing the line from responsible plant ownership to unintentional, misinformed "care."
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 26, 2021
When It’s Time to Replace Your Roof, Here’s How Much It Could Cost
So you can plan and budget.
Steph Mickelson
Dec 26, 2021