The Latest: Jan 2021

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These New LEGO Sets Are Perfect for People Who Can’t Keep Plants Alive

The Danish company is now selling plants you won’t have to (painstakingly) grow, but rather, you’ll just have to build.

Inigo Del Castillo

Jan 7, 2021

The Fun Activity That’s Keeping My Friends Connected Until We Can Be Together (in Person) Again

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If you're in need of comfort and connection, this simple solution might help.

Amy Gordon

Jan 7, 2021

B&A: These Actors Have the Best Built-In Guest Loft/Office/Storage Room

Actors Jessica Parker Kennedy and Ronen Rubinstein loved the layout and high ceilings of their Los Angeles house when they bought it two and a half years ago. Only about 1000 square feet, the couple's biggest challenge was storage, so they hired designer Mandy Cheng to help.

Adrienne Breaux

Jan 7, 2021

This Beloved British Home Goods Brand Is Finally Available Stateside

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U.S. shoppers can snag furniture, lighting, textiles, accessories, and other decor without a trip across the pond.

Arielle Tschinkel

Jan 7, 2021

This $15 IKEA Closet Tray Is Actually a Stylish, No-Fail Drawer Organizer

And it looks more luxe than most drawer organizers, too.

Marlen Komar

Jan 7, 2021

Here's What Astrologers Predict For Your Home Life This Year

According to your Zodiac sign.

Andie Kanaras

Jan 7, 2021

IKEA Stores Have Mock PS5s So You Can See If Your Giant Game Console Will Fit in its Furniture

For gamers who recently bought a PS5 or Xbox Series X, there’s only one question on their minds: Will it fit in my cabinet?

Inigo Del Castillo

Jan 7, 2021

The Free Thing Home Stagers Do to Make Your Bedside Table Look Nicer

It's easy, too.

Antonia DeBianchi

Jan 7, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond’s Kitchen Organizer Sale Includes So Many Editor-Favorite Hacks

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Number one might our favorite pantry organizer of all time!

AnnMarie Mattila

Jan 7, 2021

A 'Balinavian Boho' Style Rental Adds Personality With Peel-and-Stick Tiles

Christina was drawn to this apartment's details (like the funky bathroom tile), but some details were outdated and tired, so she added removable peel-and-stick floor tiles and faux peel-and-stick subway tiles to her kitchen to give it a renter-friendly upgrade.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jan 7, 2021

You Can Shrink All Your Paper Clutter Piles With 3 Easy Steps

January Cure

Sorting through paper piles this way is easier than it seems at the start. And it gets simpler and quicker the more you do it.

Taryn Williford

Jan 7, 2021

Before and After: A Luxe $450 Bedroom Redo Looks 10 Times as Expensive

A highlight: the new DIY headboard, made for just $53.

Lydia Mack

Jan 6, 2021

This Is the One-and-Done Accessory Your Living Room Is Missing

It's smallish but mighty!

Sarah Lyon

Jan 6, 2021

10 Rugs That’ll Instantly Make Your Space Feel Bigger and Brighter (Bonus: They’re on Sale!)

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As in, a whopping 75 percent off.

Tim Minerd

Jan 6, 2021

The Problem with Rental Kitchens That No One Talks About

According to a property manager.

Sarah Kuta

Jan 6, 2021

Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent Expertly Layer Their Rugs—And You Can Get the Look

The rugs fit in, and yet stand out, within the rest of the room.

Leah Groth

Jan 6, 2021

9 Tips for Actually Sticking with Your Indoor Herb Garden This Year

Get an herb growing kit for the holidays? Make it count with these tips.

Erin Johnson

Jan 6, 2021

7 Easy Ways to Make Sure Your New Year’s Resolution Survives the February Slump

80 percent of resolutions fail—but yours don't have to.

Yasmin Gulec

Jan 6, 2021

This Is How Long You Should Keep Your Holiday Decorations Up, According to Dolly Parton

It's for a personal reason.

Leah Groth

Jan 6, 2021

A Design Expert's 750-Square-Foot Rental Is Full of Brilliant Hidden Storage

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Through her business Maximizing Tiny, Shamika helps clients with practical and creative solutions—like what size furniture to purchase for a small home and how to maximize storage space. And she's also designed a smart, functional, and ultra stylish home in just 750 square feet for her and her family.

Adrienne Breaux

Jan 6, 2021

7 Tips to Actually Stick to Bullet Journaling This Year

According to people who say the practice changed their lives.

Rudri Bhatt Patel

Jan 6, 2021

Zwilling Slashed Prices on Their Most Popular Knives—Here Are the 6 Best Buys

We're talking up to 70% off knives you'll use *forever*!

Sholeen Damarwala

Jan 5, 2021

10 Home Decor Items that’ll Help You Embrace Friluftsliv, aka the New Hygge

Friluftsliv literally translates to “open-air living,” and it's all about the emotional and physical value of spending time outdoors.

Caroline Biggs

Jan 6, 2021

We Gave a Professional Home Stager $30—Here's What She Bought at Family Dollar

From vases to towels.

Chelsea Greenwood

Jan 6, 2021

An Old Musty Shed Was Transformed into an Utterly Beautiful 100-Square-Foot ADU

Ginger Curtis of Urbanology Designs converted an old musty shed into a beautiful bungalow and quite an inspiring place to retreat.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jan 6, 2021

Decluttering Is Hard—But There’s One 2-Minute Way to Make it Easier

January Cure

The mental, physical, and emotional workout is a lot, all at once. But it doesn't have to be.

Taryn Williford

Jan 6, 2021

10 Living Room Trends That Will Dominate 2021, According to Designers

Out with the old and in with the new!

Sarah Lyon

Jan 5, 2021

This Is the Least Popular Sofa Style, According to One Survey

NEWS

Even power-reclining sofas beat this style.

Olivia Harvey

Jan 5, 2021

Before and After: A $2,000 Redo Turned a Dated Camper into a Mobile Dream Home

It's still only just 280 square feet, but feels so much bigger.

Lydia Mack

Jan 5, 2021

Drew Barrymore’s Chunky Knit Blanket Is Indeed Cozy

NEWS

Here are some similar ones.

Olivia Harvey

Jan 5, 2021

12 of the Warmest, Fuzziest, Coziest Throw Pillows to Snuggle Up with All Winter Long

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We're ready to hibernate for the winter.

Julia O'Donnell

Jan 5, 2021

This ’80s Material Is Back Big Time, and It’s Coming for Your Living Room

It's so versatile, and looks incredibly luxe.

Sarah Lyon

Jan 5, 2021

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

Now’s the Time to Finally Buy Instant Pot’s Do-It-All Air Fryer (It’s on Major Sale!)

It's like getting nine appliances for the (discounted) price of one.

Sholeen Damarwala

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!