The Latest: Jan 2021

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Before and After: HGTV’s “Home Town” Fills This Dark, Empty Space with Light and Personality

Ben and Erin Napier were up for the challenge.

Nicoletta Richardson

Jan 5, 2021

The Best Studio Apartment Layouts Have These 3 Things, According to Experts

A studio with the right touches can really impress.

Sarah Magnuson

Jan 5, 2021

8 Easy, On-Trend Fluted Furniture DIYs for Every Room in Your Home

No matter the size of your home, one of these easy and stylish DIYs will work for you.

Sarah Lyon

Jan 5, 2021

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How to Get a Better Night’s Rest and Improve Your Well-Being

Now that 2021 is here, we’re making little improvements at home that help us stick to healthier habits. Getting the year off to a good start could mean something as simple as reorganizing your spice rack, giving your apartment a deep clean, or treating yourself to a bouquet of fresh flowers each week. Whatever your resolutions, there’s one area of your home you should definitely consider improving right now to set you up for a better year: your sleep space.

Tim Minerd

Jan 5, 2021

6 Habits to Help You Hunt for a New Job in 20 Minutes a Day or Less

According to career coaches.

Caroline Biggs

Jan 4, 2021

A Family of 6 Lives in a 60-Square-Foot Converted Van They Designed Themselves

Mika and Ryen spent many nights brainstorming and designing the layout of this van to make it a cozy and functional home for their family of six!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jan 5, 2021

8 Bedroom Decor Trends You Need to Know Now for 2021

According to designers!

Betsy Goldberg

Jan 5, 2021

7 Easy Ways to Organize Your Personal Life This Year

According to professional organizers.

Rudri Bhatt Patel

Jan 5, 2021

Before and After: Rainn Wilson Transformed a Dated Ranch into a Bright, Airy Retreat

There were plenty of Dwight Schrute jokes along the way.

Nicoletta Richardson

Jan 5, 2021

Steal These 7 Tricks That Home Stagers Use in Their Own Homes

A potted plant to mask unsightly cords? Genius.

Wendy Helfenbaum

Jan 5, 2021

This Super Simple Organizer Is the Best Thing to Happen to My Refrigerator

Finally, all of my condiments are visible, organized, and within easy reach!

AnnMarie Mattila

Jan 5, 2021

9 Big Mistakes People Make at the Grocery Store, According to Nutritionists

Are you falling for any of these health halos?

Rebecca Jaspan

Jan 5, 2021

A Small Pastel Rental Includes an Iridescent Shower Curtain & Kaiju Collection

Creative technologist Amy Wibowo's small San Francisco studio apartment is packed with personality, including a mermaid headboard of her dreams.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jan 4, 2021

The First Thing You Should Do Before You Take on Any New Home Projects

January Cure

Real quick, before you get too far into the year or into any organizing or DIY projects, do this one-hour exercise.

Taryn Williford

Jan 5, 2021

This Is the Chicest, Cheapest Pin Board Solution We've Ever Seen

... and it's a great way to start redecorating projects for 2021.

Danielle Blundell

Jan 5, 2021

This $70 Desk Has Over 9,000 5-Star Amazon Ratings and Just Might Be the Ultimate WFH Solution

There’s a good chance you vowed to upgrade your work-from-home setup in the new year—and that starts with having the right desk.

Celia Shatzman

Jan 4, 2021

Kate Hudson Might Make You Consider a Patterned Couch

NEWS

It can add more personality to your space and make your couch look more unique.

Olivia Harvey

Jan 4, 2021

18 Dreamy DIY Headboards to Suit Every Style from Minimalist to Farmhouse

These DIYs will turn your bed into a centerpiece.

Erin Johnson

Jan 4, 2021

The One Thing Real Estate Agents Wish You'd Do Before Buying a New Appliance

Read this before springing for a brand-new fridge.

Ashley Abramson

Jan 4, 2021

A 550-Square-Foot Rental Refresh Features Contact Paper, Floor Cushions, & More

Amarachi Ukachu's tropical bohemian New Orleans rental cottage has copper contact paper on the cabinets, a peel-and-stick tile backsplash, and an ingenious lounge sectional made from affordable floor pillows.

Jacqueline Marque

Jan 4, 2021

Faking a Commute Could Be Exactly What Your Brain Needs Right Now

NEWS

If you find yourself missing the daily grind, faking your old commute could be the jumpstart you need to get back into a positive headspace.

Olivia Harvey

Jan 4, 2021

4 Reasons You May Not Want a Gas Oven, According to Real Estate Experts

There are some potential drawbacks.

Kate Streit

Jan 4, 2021

Here's Which New Year’s Resolution You Should Make, Based on Your Enneagram Type

This may be the key to helping you redefine resolutions from something dreaded into something meaningful.

Julianne Ishler

Jan 4, 2021

A Cute 330-Square-Foot Rental Features Temporary Updates & Smart Storage Ideas

This renter hasn't been afraid to make temporary improvements like swapping out ugly kitchen pendants lights, switching out cabinet knobs, and more to create a gorgeous home.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jan 4, 2021

Here’s What’s Coming and Going From Netflix in January 2021

New year, new content.

Jessica Wang

Jan 3, 2021

Fill Your 2021 Bookshelf With These Barack Obama-Approved Titles

From "The Vanishing Half" to “Homeland Elegies."

Jessica Wang

Jan 3, 2021

Before and After: A Few Small Swaps Make This Dining Room Way More Inviting

Here's proof that little changes add up to big results.

Christianna Silva

Jan 3, 2021

The One Thing Renters Should Always Look for in an Apartment

According to a tenant lawyer.

Sarah Kuta

Jan 3, 2021

8 Things From Your Grandparents’ Bedroom That Are Cool Again

Grandmillennial style is still going strong!

Laura Lajiness

Jan 3, 2021

6 Little Life Upgrades You Can Make From the Comfort of Your Couch

According to life coaches.

Caroline Biggs

Jan 3, 2021

Step Inside a Stylish Tiny Home With Enough Room For a Queen Bed, Office, and Two Cats

Take a tour of Cyril the Tiny House.

Jessica Wang

Jan 3, 2021

A 450-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Uses Plants & Bright Colors to Define Spaces

Hannah is a registered nurse, but loves to do DIY/interior design on the side. "I love having lots of plants and using bright colors to give spaces definition and character."

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jan 3, 2021

Artist Yinka Ilori’s Vibrant Home Collection Is Inspired By His British-Nigerian Heritage

The designer's debut collection hopes to instill optimism and joy.

Jessica Wang

Jan 2, 2021

The Top 20 TV Shows That Got Streamers Through 2020

From Netflix, Disney+, and more.

Jessica Wang

Jan 2, 2021

Before and After: A $20 DIY Takes a Boring Desk Chair from Corporate to Chic

This smart DIY keeps all the comfort of a standard office chair, but makes it way more stylish.

Christianna Silva

Jan 2, 2021

Attention, Gardeners: Expect These Trends to Take Root in 2021

Calling all horticulturists!

Jessica Wang

Jan 2, 2021

Here’s Why (and How) to Get Rid of Your Junk Drawer

The truth is, you really don't need a junk drawer. Getting rid of yours will help tame your clutter habit, and reclaim precious space. Here's how to do it.

Ashley Abramson

Jan 2, 2021

Why You Need This Ceiling Fan Pull String That Has Over 8,000 Reviews and a Five-Star Rating

An easy fix for an age-old problem.

Lydia Mack

Jan 2, 2021

This Is the Simple Phrase a Positivity Expert Swears By

If you want to be more mindful this year, here's a good place to start.

Ella Cerón

Dec 21, 2020

Chip & Jo’s Banter is Back in the New “Fixer Upper: Welcome Home” Trailer

The first four episodes will air on Discovery+ starting on Friday, Jan. 29.

Jessica Wang

Jan 2, 2021

The 10 Best IKEA Products for Getting Organized in the New Year

Whip your home into shape with these finds, starting at just $1.49!

Laura Lajiness

Jan 2, 2021

A 450-Square-Foot Rental's Tiny Patio Was Transformed into a Jungle Oasis

The vintage bungalow was originally designed by an artist in the '80s who added special touches like wood plank walls and a mosaic tile bathroom floor. Maxie and her dad worked together to transform the teeny backyard patio into a dreamy jungle oasis.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jan 2, 2021

This Prefab Cabin Is Like Three Houses In One

To glamp or not to glamp, that is the question.

Lydia Mack

Jan 2, 2021

Light Up Your Kids’ Workspaces With These Desk Lamps

What’s a work space without proper lighting? While you may have your desk tricked out with a sleek modern lamp, it’s worth considering the light your kids are working with, too, when it comes to their crafts and homework. Lighting can make a huge difference—not just with visibility—but in setting the proper atmosphere, whether you’d like it to be relaxing or studious.

Melissa Epifano

Jan 2, 2021

Before and After: An "Unusable" Backyard Turned Year-Round Outdoor Sanctuary

It's "almost like gaining a new room to the house," the homeowner says.

Lydia Mack

Jan 1, 2021

7 Habits That Are Scientifically Proven to Help You Beat Procrastination

Number three is so simple, but so effective.

Kara Nesvig

Jan 1, 2021

4 Organizing & Cleaning Resolutions that Aren’t Worth It, According to the Pros

Here are the biggest mistakes people make with organizing and cleaning resolutions, according to a pro.