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Smiling woman with braided hairstyle in a gold embellished jacket on a red carpet event.
Gabrielle Union’s Backyard Has a Glamorous Outdoor Living Room
It's hard not to stop and stare.
Leah Groth
Oct 13, 2021
'The Moonlit Manor' Is a Gothic and Gorgeous Home Full of Halloween Inspiration
Inspired by "The Munsters," "The Addams Family," and old horror movies with incredibly ornate interiors, Lisa Lytle-Abridello's house is a "cross between an old-timey bordello, a tattoo shop, and a haunted house, with just a pinch of grandma’s house."
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 13, 2021
This Multi-Story Chandelier Is Almost as Glamorous as Beyoncé
The magnificent chandelier takes the crown in the Instagram snap (second to Queen Bey, of course).
Emma Kershaw
Oct 13, 2021
4 Important Money Lessons I Learned From Growing Up in Foster Care
My childhood wasn't easy, but it taught me important lessons about life and money.
Taryn Williams
Oct 13, 2021
6 TV Shows to Stream When You’re Done Watching “Squid Game”
If nine episodes weren’t enough for you, consider watching one of these shows.
Stephanie Barnes
Oct 13, 2021
This Designer You Love on Instagram Launched a Rug Collection with Loloi
Featuring Lewis' signature "California-cool" style and available at Wayfair!
Emma Kershaw
Oct 13, 2021
This $10 Find Is the Reason I Always Have Homemade Sauce in My Freezer
Portioning out soups and sauces just got that much easier.
Nilina Mason-Campbell
Oct 13, 2021
This Massive Skeleton Makes the 12-Foot Skeleton Look “Like a Toy”
It’s likely you’ve noticed the viral 12-foot skeleton from Home Depot is back in full effect this Halloween season. But for one crafty Ohio man, 12 feet of spooky fun wasn’t enough. On Monday, Twitter user Rob Sheridan tweeted photos of an Ohio house that appears to have a gigantic set of skeleton arms reaching out of the ground and grasping it from behind.
Megan Johnson
Oct 13, 2021
A Traditional Meets Modern Mediterranean-Style Spanish Home Has Incredible Style
Janet and Scott McLean love Mediterranean design, which you can see reflected in the natural local fabrics they have chosen for the home.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 13, 2021
Before and After: A $900 DIY Redo Transforms This "Raspberry Disaster" Bathroom
The dark color made this bathroom feel way smaller than it actually was — but thankfully, some smart upgrades totally fixed that.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 12, 2021
These Storage Chests Double as Coffee Tables (and They’re Under $200)
Who doesn't love gorgeous, double-duty decor?
Lauren Bettenga
Oct 12, 2021
7 Lighting Trends You're Going to Be Obsessed with in 2022
According to designers!
Sarah Lyon
Oct 12, 2021
This $20 Amazon Find Turns Ice Into Festive Ornaments — and I’m Using It Ahead of the Holidays!
They take holiday cheer to another level!
Britt Franklin
Oct 12, 2021
The Brand Behind This Editor-Favorite Knife Company Just Launched a Must-Have Cutting Board
Chop, chop — time to shop!
Stella Totino
Oct 12, 2021
This Heavy-Duty Microfiber Steam Mop Makes Cleaning a Breeze — and Has Over 1,000 5-Star Amazon Ratings
Your floors will be sparkling in no time.
AnnMarie Mattila
Oct 12, 2021
Great Jones Just Collaborated on a Limited-Edition Kettle That’s Sure to Sell Out Fast
Snag it while you can!
Alyssa Longobucco
Oct 12, 2021
The Monthly Rent Benchmark That Might Make More Sense Than the 30 Percent Rule
Finance experts weighed in.
Heather Bien
Oct 12, 2021
Here’s How to Decorate Your Door for Autumn Just Like Joanna Gaines
Shop these wreaths to create a perfectly autumnal vignette that Joanna Gaines herself would approve of.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 12, 2021
4 Things "No One Gets Out Alive" Star Cristina Rodlo Keeps On Her Nightstand
Plus, what her character from Netflix's new horror film "No One Gets Out Alive" would keep on and in her nightstand.
Nicoletta Richardson
Oct 12, 2021
This Gorgeous Norwegian Apartment Is Soothing Scandinavian Style Embodied
Originally from Taiwan, Kathy Hao-Hsuan Chang, moved to Norway 3.5 years ago, and fell in love with Scandinavian style design. "It is minimalistic, but still with very beautiful things to look at."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 12, 2021
Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club Is Teaming Up with Havenly to Help You Create Your Dream Reading Room
NEWS
Attention, bibliophiles!
Arielle Tschinkel
Oct 12, 2021
This Is a Fun, Unexpected Feature to Decorate in Your Bathroom
And you can get it at IKEA!
Savannah West
Oct 12, 2021
How Just 10 More Inches of Counter Space Made My Kitchen Way More Functional
It doesn't sound like a lot, but that little bit of counter space transformed how I use my kitchen.
Heather Bien
Oct 12, 2021
The Simple Post-It Hack That Gave Me More Confidence to Ask for What I'm Worth
Asking for a higher rate as a freelancer can be tough. This post-it helped.
Sakshi Udavant
Oct 12, 2021
These Are the Best Colors to Paint Your House Based on Its Architectural Style
According to paint pros.
Zakiya Kassam
Oct 12, 2021
The Best Containers for Storing Your Coffee Beans, According to Professionals
Including a $10 pick from IKEA!
Ever Meister
Oct 12, 2021
A 500-Square-Foot St. Louis Apartment Is Filled With Black & White DIY Murals
TOURS
"I decided to go full on with the decor and the wall art," Erin, who rents this space in St. Louis says. "In a new state literally and figuratively, I allowed myself to really settle in and get out everything that I'd been holding inside."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 12, 2021
4 Ways Any Parent Can Tackle a Never-Ending Mountain of Laundry
Here are some tips to help you reclaim your couch for resting, not folding.
Alexandra Frost
Oct 12, 2021
I Finally Found the Perfect Full-Length Mirror, and It Has an Added Bonus (Plus, It’s on Sale for 40% Off Right Now!)
It's a fashion-forward 2-in-1.
Britt Franklin
Oct 12, 2021
Before and After: A $58 DIY Turns Vintage Heirlooms into Functional Furniture
They bring tons of character to this DIYer's bedside area.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 11, 2021
The Best Candles to Buy at Nordstrom Right Now
Shop favorites like Diptyque, Le Labo, Capri Blue, Homesick, and more!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Oct 11, 2021
Martha Stewart Makes a Case for Adding Copper to Your Dinner Table
Warmer metals like brass and copper have been making a comeback in interior design for a few seasons now. Blame it on the cottagecore boom or the classic trend cycle, no matter how you slice it, warm-toned fixtures, finishes, and accessories are back. But according to Martha Stewart, they were never really gone, to begin with.Stewart’s official Instagram page posted an image of her copper collection, which is made up of three sets of copper chargers.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 11, 2021
This Super Luxurious Mattress Saved My Aching Back (Bonus: It’s on Sale!)
It's the support for me!
Britt Franklin
Oct 11, 2021
The New Organizer Collection That’ll Save You Lots of Drawer Space (This Lifestyle Director Loves It!)
Say good-bye to clutter!
Alyssa Longobucco
Oct 11, 2021
Target Is Selling Spooky Neon Signs for Halloween
NEWS
Turn your home into the creepiest, spooktacular fun house on the block.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 11, 2021
Each Room in This Brooklyn Apartment Is a Nod to a Distinct Era of Art History
"I often say the vibe I’m going for is the home of a Time-Traveling Anthropologist," says artist Keighty Alexander, who has owned this two-bedroom apartment for four years.
Erin Derby
Oct 11, 2021
Jeannie Mai Jenkin’s Black Accent Wall Makes Everything Pop
Welcome to the dark side.
Emma Kershaw
Oct 11, 2021
14 of the Best Peel-and-Stick Makeovers We've Ever Seen
Each of these makeovers used adhesive elements to add some pizzazz to a wall, upgrade countertops, give bathrooms a pop of color, or achieve something equally transformative.
Megan O'Brien
Oct 11, 2021
See How Seattle Flippers Transformed a Dated Bathroom into a Stylish En Suite
They got rid of wallpapered walls, linoleum floors, and an old oak vanity.
Chelsea Greenwood
Oct 11, 2021
Learn the History of the Land You Live On
Plus 5 more ways to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Shea Vassar
Oct 11, 2021
10 Essential Cookie Baking Tips that Pros and Seasoned Bakers Swear By
Read this before you begin baking!
Kelli Foster
Oct 11, 2021
Here’s Your First Look at Target’s 2021 Holiday Collection
And pieces start at just $2!
Danielle Blundell
Oct 11, 2021
This Cool LA Apartment for Creatives Adds Color in Rental-Friendly Ways
TOURS
Sarah Campbell, a graphic designer, and her boyfriend and roommate, both music producers, share this apartment, which is colorful and "artful but not cold or pretentious."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 11, 2021
14 Things People With Nice-Smelling Homes Never Do
I wanted to learn how to alter my bad-smelling home habits — for my own nose and to be more hospitable to my guests.
Ashley Abramson
Oct 11, 2021
Octavia Spencer’s Neighborhood Is a Spooky Season Dream
Trick-or-treating at Octavia Spencer's house, anyone?
Emma Kershaw
Oct 10, 2021
Before and After: A Boring Bedroom Gets a Bold, Colorful Facelift for Just $150
A bed without a headboard can make the whole bedroom feel imbalanced, lackluster, and a bit like a temporary college-type setup, but some bedrooms definitely pull off the cool and minimalist no-headboard look. To combat feelings of incompleteness or flatness, those successful no-headboard beds are typically framed by some sort of feature wall, artwork, sconces, or statement-making end table-lamp combos.
Sarah Everett
Oct 10, 2021
Shop Collections From Your Favorite Designers at Society6, Starting at Under $12
Shop curated collections from Bobby Berk, Breegan Jane, and Oh Joy!
Emma Kershaw
Oct 10, 2021
5 Myths That Are Probably Fueling Your Homebuying Fever
You don’t necessarily need to drop everything and start house-hunting.
Sarah Kuta
Oct 10, 2021