The Latest: Aug 2021

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Bright kitchen with wooden countertops, green bar stools, hanging plants, and a teal kettle on the stove.

A Brief History of Depression Glass

These 1930s kitchen staple pieces are making a comeback.

Marlen Komar

Aug 27, 2021

A Cozy Canadian Rental Is Inspired by the Music & Color Palettes of the 1970s

Amara and her roommate love music from the '60s/'70s, so there are nods to musicians around their home, including Dolly Parton, Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac, and Freddie Mercury (to name a few).

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Aug 27, 2021

5 Affordable (and Vibrant!) Areas of Toronto to Move to

While Toronto's real estate prices aren't exactly budget-friendly, the city is home to 140 neighborhoods (and counting!), and not all will siphon your savings.

Zakiya Kassam

Aug 27, 2021

This Artist Makes Incredible Keyboard Caps to Make WFH More Fun

Custom keycaps just might be the *key* to a more whimsical workday.

Olivia Harvey

Aug 27, 2021

8 Old-Fashioned Tips That Can Save You Money and Help the Planet

Go green by switching up your routine.

Andie Kanaras

Aug 27, 2021

A 522-Square-Foot Condo Takes Its Color Cues from 1970s Television Shows

Think: Murky, earthy tones, with thoughtful pops of color and a mixing of wood tones and texture layers.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Aug 27, 2021

There's Only One Way to Celebrate a Fun Holiday Like Today

Weekend Projects

Yes, today is a holiday. Come join the fun side of life.

Shifrah Combiths

Aug 27, 2021

4 Ways to Check If Your Building Is Safe and Well-Maintained Before You Move In

Are there ways buyers and renters can protect themselves from moving into a building with structural issues? Here’s what experts have to say about how you can investigate.

Kate Streit

Aug 26, 2021

The Biggest Mistake You're Likely Making with Painter's Tape — and How to Fix It

The mistake is an easy one to make, and even easier to fix.

Heather Bien

Aug 26, 2021

This Transforming Dish Rack Is a Must-Have for Tiny Kitchens (and Dorms, too!)

It was a game changer for my kitchen organization.

Britt Franklin

Aug 26, 2021

I Love These Portraits So Much I Bought Two of Them for My Gallery Wall

So nice I bought them twice!

Savannah West

Aug 26, 2021

This Rental's Home to 3 Kids & an Impressive Array of Minimal & Modern Furniture

If you imagine that being a furniture designer means you get to be surrounded by your own gorgeous modern work, you'd be right.

Lauren Kolyn

Aug 26, 2021

10 Items to Invest in When You Get Your First Apartment (and the Affordable Brands Where You Can Buy Them)

Shopping

A few of these may surprise you!

Grace Cooper

Aug 26, 2021

5 TV Shows to Watch If You’re Already Missing the “Gossip Girl” Reboot

Here are shows to fill your time until "Gossip Girl" returns.

Stephanie Barnes

Aug 26, 2021

How to Host the Ultimate End-of-Summer Party, According to Experts

Fall's on the way, but you can still gather for one last long day and warm night.

Jennifer Prince

Aug 26, 2021

A 420-Square-Foot Brooklyn Rental Looks Like a Favorite Pair of Jeans Feels

TOURS

Chris wanted a place that felt worn in, like a favorite jeans. "A place with character, sort of the antithesis of a new development made with IKEA furnishings."

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Aug 26, 2021

If Green Cleaners Aren't Cutting It, You Might Need a Cleaning "Re-Set"

Even in the areas that routinely get the natural treatment, there's a time and a place for the big guns.

Shifrah Combiths

Aug 26, 2021

B&A: A 100-Year-Old Home's Entryway Gets a Modern-Meets-Vintage Redo for $550

Now, the home's original features truly sing.

Sarah Everett

Aug 25, 2021

A Charming 1930s Austin Cottage

This couple has preserved many of the home's authentic details and elements, all while infusing it with their own personalities.

Adrienne Breaux

Aug 25, 2021

PPG Paints' 2022 Color of the Year Is Here, and It's Perfectly Soothing

If you like green, you're going to be happy about this shade!

Danielle Blundell

Aug 25, 2021

The Pros and Cons of Co-Owning a House with Your Parents

As you can probably imagine, co-owning is not for everyone.

Grace Cassidy

Aug 25, 2021

This Heated Weighted Blanket Feels Like a Warm Hug and Has Me Looking Forward to Fall

Three words: soft, snug, and toasty.

Britt Franklin

Aug 25, 2021

This Illustrator's Australian Rental Will Make You Want a Gold Fringe Wall, Too

Ginger Tayler's home's style is "Old Hollywood and Palm Springs architecture, Jayne Mansfield's house, the Playboy mansion, 1970s decor, log cabins, and old motels. Particularly American ones."

Natalie Jeffcott

Aug 25, 2021

7 Anxiety-Reducing Habits to Follow For Better Sleep, According to Experts

Psychologists are here to help your restless nights.

Julianne Ishler

Aug 25, 2021

Angela Simmons Uses a White Tufted Bench As Outdoor Furniture, and It’s So Chic

It looks right at home.

Emma Kershaw

Aug 25, 2021

The Fun, Unexpected Spot to Paint Your Next Mural

You can even take it with you if you move!

Savannah West

Aug 25, 2021

This $30 Amazon Find Makes Cleaning Crusty Microwaves and Stovetops a Total Breeze

Shopping

It's a major miracle worker.

Rochelle Bilow

Aug 25, 2021

3 Curtain Trends on the Way Out, According to Home Stagers

REAL ESTATE

While any of these three styles could be the perfect fit for your specific home or style while you’re living there, stagers say they likely won’t help you if your place is on the market.

Sarah Everett

Aug 25, 2021

Partner

3 Ways to Bring More Balance to Your Bedroom

It’s easy to focus our design energy on the spaces other people will see, like making sure our living room is well-situated for conversation or prioritizing places for guests to hang out in the kitchen while dinner is cooking. We work hard to give these areas good flow and bright energy. But we tend to overlook the place where we spend so much important personal time: the bedroom. Your bedroom is your sanctuary: a place to relax, meditate, and recharge.

Courtney Balestier

Aug 25, 2021

An Austin House's Style Is the Very Definition of 'Bring the Outside In'

This DIY-infused boho, French coastal Austin home is filled with neutral and monochrome decor and TONS of plants.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Aug 25, 2021

Here's How Your Cutting Board Can Help Keep Your Fridge Clean (and Germ-Free)

My mom's old pet peeve is now one of mine. But there's a really easy solution.

Shifrah Combiths

Aug 25, 2021

You’ll Fall in Love with This “Love Island”-Inspired Airbnb

Mind if we steal you for a chat? It’s just that you really need to see this “Love Island”-inspired Airbnb in Scottsdale, Arizona. The rental property is dubbed “Love Oasis,” and it gives guests the full experience of being on the TV show — that is, without the constant filming and the whole world watching your every move.

Olivia Harvey

Aug 25, 2021

B&A: An Easy Glow-Up Brings Out the Best in This $17 Goodwill Dresser

Some smart changes give the old piece a new lease on life.

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 24, 2021

The Powerful Mini Desk Fan That’s Getting Me Through Summer in the South

No batteries required!

Britt Franklin

Aug 24, 2021

This $15 Gadget Helped Me Dupe My Dream Lamp for Less Than a Third of the Price

This hack couldn't be any easier.

Jenny Peterson

Aug 24, 2021

This Midwestern Walking Trail Is a Total Gem for Architecture Lovers

The most remarkable aspect? The view — and not just of the freshwater lake, but of the stunning lake houses and historical estates that adorn the storied trail.

Sarah Magnuson

Aug 24, 2021

This Retro Decor Item Might Be the Key to a Lighter, Brighter Space

Get groovy!

Savannah West

Aug 24, 2021

3 Red Flags to Look Out for in a Lease Agreement

The vast majority of renters obviously aren’t lawyers or experts when it comes to rental agreements, so it can definitely be hard to know what’s a run-of-the-mill lease term and what presents a good reason to back out of a rental agreement.

Davina Ward

Aug 24, 2021

6 TV Shows To Stream When You’re All Caught Up with “The White Lotus”

While you wait for season two, consider these similar shows.

Stephanie Barnes

Aug 24, 2021

Look for These 4 Things on the Label Before You Use Any Cleaning Product

While it may not seem like that big of a deal to gloss through all that text and get to cleaning, you could be missing some crucial details.

Ashley Abramson

Aug 24, 2021

This Family of 5 Shares Less than 700 Square Feet & It's Incredibly Inspiring

Jenny and Cory have rented this small one-bedroom apartment in New York's Upper East Side for 14 years... and it's had to change and adapt with the addition of a 4-year son and 1-year-old twins.

Adrienne Breaux

Aug 24, 2021

4 Ways a Smart Watch Can Help You in the Kitchen, According to a Dietitian

LIVING

It's the kitchen tool you didn't know you needed.

Sarah Everett

Aug 24, 2021

Why Is '80s Design Huge Right Now?

Tessellated stone tables, rounded edges, and laminate — oh my!

Marlen Komar

Aug 24, 2021

A New-Build UK Home Features DIY Furniture Made from Scaffolding Boards