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The Latest: 2021

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Katie Sands living room
Is Renting the New Buying When It Comes to Furniture?
This NYC influencer's colorful living room just might change your answer!
Danielle Blundell
Apr 21, 2021
Before and After: A Dark Bedroom Gets a Bright and Breezy Glow-Up
Ditching the dark paint did a lot to help this bedroom feel bigger and more welcoming.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 20, 2021
Could a Gap in Employment Prevent You from Buying a Home?
Mortgage lenders look at your job consistency.
Brittany Anas
Apr 20, 2021
The Sneaky Way Your Dirt Is Sabotaging Your Houseplants
Here's the dirt on, well, dirt.
Molly Williams
Apr 20, 2021
Here's How Vintage Bistro Chairs Became the MVPs of My Tiny Apartment
From placeholders to permanent fixture!
Taylor Tobin
Apr 20, 2021
3 Budget-Friendly Ways the Property Brothers Make Standard Kitchen Cabinets Look High-End
Make your kitchen cabinets the star of the show while keeping cost low.
Alexandra Frost
Apr 20, 2021
12 Surprising Rattan Accents to Add a Bit of Boho to Any Space
Shopping
Get that breezy vibe with stylish pieces that won't take up much space — or break the bank.
Celia Shatzman
Apr 20, 2021
A Bright Apartment Sports Brick Walls and a Closet-Turned-Music Studio
Podcast host Latoya Coleman and violinist Jordan Waré love their LA rental. "Overall this apartment has a very New York City feel, in LA, which is perfect for us two native New Yorkers escaping winter in search of sunshine."
Jordana Longo
Apr 20, 2021
Sarah Sherman Samuel's New Project Will Make You Want Tons of Cabinets
And Arabescato marble, too!
Danielle Blundell
Apr 20, 2021
6 Bad Kitchen Habits You Probably Started — and How to Fix Them
According to real-life cooks and experts alike.
Kara Nesvig
Apr 20, 2021
The “Whitest Paint On Record” Was Just Created, and It Could Lessen the Need for AC
You may have heard of the invention of “Vantablack,” the blackest black paint on the market — so black that it does not reflect any sunlight, effectively making whatever it’s painted on a visual black hole. Researchers at Purdue University just made Vantablack’s white equivalent, which they say is the “whitest paint on record.”According to Dezeen, the “ultra-white” paint reflects 98.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 20, 2021
You’ll Soon Be Able to Picnic On the Grounds of Buckingham Palace
NEWS
Though the palace gardens open to the public annually for three months each summer, this is the first time visitors will be allowed to bring a meal, hang out, and enjoy the scenery.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 20, 2021
A History of Breeze Blocks, Mid-Century Architecture's Favorite Flair
They're stunning — and utilitarian.
Sarah Magnuson
Apr 20, 2021
A 500-Square-Foot San Diego Studio Hides a Handful of Smart Small Space Ideas
Katie rearranged her studio apartment thousands of times to make it seem separate from the bedroom area.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 19, 2021
Your Suction Cup Organizer Won't Stay Put? Try This $2 Hack!
I love this hack because it’s so darn easy — but also because it’s so versatile.
Ashley Abramson
Apr 17, 2021
Before and After: A $40 Thrifted Console Table Becomes a Glam WFH Desk
It's simple but stunning.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 19, 2021
6 Easy Switches and Upgrades That Will Help You Save Money and Energy
According to sustainability experts.
Caroline Biggs
Apr 19, 2021
11 Sculptural Plants to Add Drama to a Room
What’s an easy way to add some visual and architectural-like interest to your home without spending a fortune or losing your security deposit? Plants!
Tina Chadha
Apr 19, 2021
See How House Flippers Converted a Dark Bungalow into an Airy Abode
BEFORE & AFTER
The transformation is stark.
Chelsea Greenwood
Apr 19, 2021
Troye Sivan Converted His Home’s Wine Cellar into a Bathroom
He showed off his unique pad to Architectural Digest, and the peaceful home exudes his individuality.
Megan Johnson
Apr 19, 2021
Your Next Piece of Statement Art Just Might Be Hiding in Your Closet
This project is cheap and rental-friendly!
Savannah West
Apr 19, 2021
A 290-Square-Foot Amsterdam Studio Uses Color to Create Distinct Zones
Karst started with a neutral blank canvas when he began renting this tiny studio, which he's filled with plants, thrifted finds, and cool murals.
Stefanie Archer
Apr 19, 2021
People Are Only Realizing Now That Toasters Have Crumb Trays
Over on TikTok, people are shocked to learn that toasters actually have crumb trays.
Inigo Del Castillo
Apr 19, 2021
The Must-Have Guide to Grouping Your Plants
One of the most effective and stylish ways to display your plants is to group them. Of course, we have suggestions to get you off on the right foot!
Molly Williams
Apr 19, 2021
Ty Pennington Is Starring In Another HGTV Competition — And This Time, He’s Flipping Beachfront Properties
He's starring as a mentor in a new show called "Battle on the Beach."
Alexandra Frost
Apr 19, 2021
This $15 Kitchen Tool from One of Our Favorite Small Brands Keeps Selling Out — but It’s Finally Back in Stock
Grab yours while you can!
Sholeen Damarwala
Apr 19, 2021
3 Leasing Agents Reveal the Puzzling Things Tenants Left Behind
A literal "panic button" was wired into the wall of one place.
Jennifer Billock
Apr 19, 2021
A 500-Square-Foot NYC Rental Is Refreshed with Peel & Stick Wallpaper
Kina de Cordoba moved in to a new rental apartment during the pandemic, and decorating the space has been their fun COVID project.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 19, 2021
Bed Bath & Beyond Just Launched the Most Luxurious (and Affordable) Line of Bath Essentials
Create a serene, spa-like oasis with towels, accessories, and furniture in clean designs and soothing colors.
Tim Minerd
Apr 19, 2021
I Asked 5 Kitchen Experts How They Would Add Storage to My Kitchen
I wondered if I was missing any obvious (or beautiful) opportunities to create a faux-pantry in my space. So I decided to enlist a few experts I respect — people who know a whole lot more about optimizing kitchen space than I do.
Ashley Abramson
Apr 16, 2021
Apotheke’s New Candle Collection Evokes Summer Days at the Farmers Market
Shop Apotheke's deliciously fragrant Market Collection.
Jessica Wang
Apr 19, 2021
Ellen DeGeneres Has a New Furniture Design Competition Series On the Way
The competition is stiff in HBO Max’s debut trailer for “Ellen’s Next Great Designer.”
Jessica Wang
Apr 18, 2021
You’re Cordially Invited to An Evening at Tony Soprano’s House
Virtually visit the fictional mobster’s New Jersey home with "An Evening at Tony’s."
Jessica Wang
Apr 18, 2021
Before and After: A $10,000 Redo Livens up This Brown-on-Brown Kitchen
From "shades of brown" to bright and cheerful.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 18, 2021
The One Moving Stressor That Everyone Forgets to Prepare For
Your itchy eyes will thank you for planning ahead.
Ashley Abramson
Apr 18, 2021
My Grandmother Has Purchased 6 Homes. Here's Best Real Estate Advice
Grandma Joann has some homebuying tips for us all.
Ashley Abramson
Apr 18, 2021
9 Ways to Cope If the "Post-COVID" World Is Already Stressing You Out
According to experts.
Andie Kanaras
Apr 18, 2021
By Popular Demand, East Fork Just Reintroduced One of Their Most Irresistible Glazes
Shopping
Say hello (again) to Taro.
Sholeen Damarwala
Apr 18, 2021
A New Collection of Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Just Arrived at Target
Grove Collaborative is now available at Target.
Jessica Wang
Apr 18, 2021
This Pennsylvania Rental Home Is Comfy, Welcoming, and Full of Life
Sarah McPherson loves the evolution of her home. "As with most things in life, it is okay to experiment, try things, change things up, and change your mind."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 18, 2021
A Cardboard Box is All You Need to Comfortably Work Outside on Your Laptop
One LinkedIn user found the easiest hack to protect your laptop and reduce screen glare from the sun.
Arielle Tschinkel
Apr 14, 2021
Two Times When "Biodegradable" Doesn't Actually Mean Biodegradable
If you're buying bamboo toothbrushes and dish cloths to help the planet, here are a few things you should know to make sure your eco-friendly intentions actually help the environment.
Ashley Abramson
Apr 16, 2021
Skip These 7 Home Projects — They Won’t Increase Your Resale Value
Here's how to avoid a poor return on investment.
Terri Williams
Apr 17, 2021
7 Easy Ways to Reuse Water at Home, Starting With Your Cooking Water
These tips will feel like second nature.
Raquel Reichard
Apr 17, 2021
Partner
The Tools That Permanently Changed My Cleaning Routine
For Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm, an allergy sufferer and lifestyle editor for our sister site, the Kitchn, dusting and sweeping aren’t chores at all. “I love to clean,” she says. “It helps me feel centered.” We couldn’t agree more: Cleaning clears your mind as well as your space.But Riddley and her husband just moved into a new home, and she needed a better solution for the dust that accumulated in her master bathroom’s hard-to-reach spots.
Courtney Balestier
Apr 17, 2021
Partner
5 Ways You Can Make Your Kitchen a Little More Sustainable
Every big task — even one as huge as saving the planet! — can be broken down into small steps. Living more eco-consciously may sound overwhelming at first, but simple habits lead to big impact. This is especially true for our homes’ sustainability HQ: the kitchen. Food waste is a big piece of the sustainability puzzle: 25% of the food system’s emissions comes from producing food that’s ultimately wasted.
Courtney Balestier
Apr 17, 2021
The Pandemic Has Changed How Renters Apartment Hunt, Per a New Report
Rental app Zumper breaks down the most-coveted apartment amenities during COVID-19 times.
Jessica Wang
Apr 17, 2021
B&A: A Living Room Gets a Style Boost with $40 Used Kitchen Cabinets
Reuse, repurpose, re-style.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 17, 2021