Desk with a green lamp, Sudoku book, yellow notebook, candle, blue cup, and various cards.
This Old-School Activity Has Made My Mornings So Much More Pleasant
Now I see why people have been doing these for decades.
May 17, 2022
This Small San Francisco Studio Apartment Looks and Feels Like a Sunrise
This 560-square-foot studio apartment in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood is Dipa Halder's first solo apartment, and she's personalized this blank canvas with murals, DIY art, and furniture and decor that remind her of the colors of a sunrise.
May 17, 2022
I Deal with Skin Picking Disorder — Here Are 6 Expert Tips for Coping
I asked a psychiatrist and a dermatologist for their best advice.
May 17, 2022
7 of the Best Items from Small/Cool That You Can Score for $20 (or Less!)
I'm adding these salt and pepper shakers to my cart right now.
May 17, 2022
7 Books and Characters That Made Mental Health Advocates Feel Seen
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Apartment Therapy talked with mental health advocates who found an escape in these pages.
May 17, 2022
7 Terms You Need To Know Before Signing a Moving Contract
Ever heard of a "bill of lading"?
May 17, 2022
A Small Illinois Rental Has Historic Charm and Budget Decor Tricks
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Hannah Conklin is a teaching assistant on a budget, and when it came to decorating her rental apartment, she incorporated items that were thrifted, handed down from a family member, or rescued from the side of the road.
May 17, 2022
Take a Look Inside The Jungalow Creator Justina Blakeney’s Colorful Home
Each room is designed to evoke a different mood.
May 17, 2022
6 Common 'Rules' That Keep You From Letting Go of Excess Things
And my unpopular opinions about why you should break them.
May 17, 2022
B&A: A TV Wall Shakes Its "Just-Moved Emptiness" with a Small-Budget Redo
This TV wall goes from personality-less to charm central with just a few easy changes.
May 16, 2022
What Real Estate Experts Really Think About Grass-Free Front Yards
Abolishing lawns? It’s not as far-fetched as you think.
May 16, 2022
This $2 Hack Makes My Weeknight Meals Feel Like Fancy Restaurant Dinners
This little trick works with sauces, roasted meats, and sautéed vegetables.
May 16, 2022
This Bold Move Is the Newest Home-Shopping Strategy in a Tight Housing Market
It's a way to skirt low inventory.
May 16, 2022
Check Out Sutton Foster's Stunning Statement Ceiling Wallpaper
You can bring Sutton's sense of playfulness and whimsy to your home.
May 16, 2022
This Sneaky Storage Spot Is Hiding in Plain Sight
After this, you won't ever look at your radiator the same.
May 16, 2022
This Hilarious 'Moving Hack' Has Reddit Users Sharing Their Best Tips
Moving is tough but this can make it easier.
May 16, 2022
This Counterintuitive Art Selection Tip Can Make Small Spaces Look Larger
Think big when it comes to adding art to small spaces. This year’s Small/Cool NYC designers have created rooms that offer all the evidence you need. 
May 16, 2022
Material’s Stunning Table Knives Are Finally Back in Stock — But Probably Not for Long!
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Set the table in style.
May 16, 2022
This Lovely, Modern Toronto Home Is Filled With Clever and Cool DIYs
Momina and her husband, Ali, moved into this Toronto townhouse at the start of the pandemic and spent A LOT of time at home. Since then, they have been spending their time slowly and intentionally customizing their space.
May 16, 2022
These 6 Little Habits Make It Easy to Get Outside Every Day
Why not take that Zoom call al fresco?
May 16, 2022
5 Stylish, Space-Saving Decor Staples You Can Buy Right Now
Straight from our 2022 Small Cool Experience.
May 16, 2022
This Home Decor Collection Has Zara Home Vibes — but for IKEA Prices
And those prices start at $6!
May 16, 2022
A Light-Filled Atlanta Condo Has an Envy-Inducing Boho Furniture Collection
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Equana Davis is passionate about historic architecture and the whimsical consumer brand, Anthropologie, and both passions are on full display in her gorgeous Atlanta condo she's owned for over three years.
May 16, 2022
This $20 Amazon Find Instantly Solved My Most Annoying Sink Dilemmas
I love a good problem solver.
May 16, 2022
B&A: A Dinged-Up 1960s Nightstand Becomes a Statement Piece for About $50
This cute nightstand started out with dings and chips, but a bit of DIY gave it a surprising (and bold) new look.
May 15, 2022
3 Ways to Make Spring Cleaning Irresistibly Fun to Kids
It’s not too late for the whole family to pitch in for a pre-summer reset.
May 15, 2022
5 Tips To Take Your Side Hustle Full-Time, According to Those Who Have Done It
Thinking of quitting your day job? Start here.
May 15, 2022
See How a Stager Turned a Boston Living Room into “Zillow Clickbait” in 1 Week
She balanced history and modernity in this small space.
May 15, 2022
A TikToker Made a Renter-Friendly Checkerboard DIY for Under $8 (!)
Bonus: it's budget- and rental-friendly.
May 15, 2022
If You’re a Serial Procrastinator, Head to This Cafe in Japan
For a small fee, the staff will hound you to meet your deadline.
May 15, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About “Duplex Downs"
It's a house style that's all over Chicago.
May 15, 2022
This Unexpected Lamp Is So Nice, Two Designers Used It Twice
See how two Small/Cool designers styled the same small space-friendly lamp in two completely different (but equally beautiful) ways.
May 14, 2022
B&A: An "Awful" '80s Bookshelf Gets a Scandi-Style Upgrade Using IKEA Shelves
This reading corner revamp features a genius IKEA solution.
May 14, 2022
A Studio-Dwelling Designer Shares 3 Key Pieces of Advice
Imani Keal wants you to be fearless with your small-space decor.
May 14, 2022
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Has Debuted Its New K-12 Summer Camp Program
It's now available for in-person and virtual sessions.
May 14, 2022
Here’s What To Know About the Antiquated Real Estate Term “Dower Rights”
It’s still used in some states today.
May 14, 2022
This Viral Beach Chair Will Make Summer Reading a Breeze
“I really can’t find anything negative about this chair."
May 14, 2022
Tap Into Your Inner Artist to Support This AAPI Nonprofit
Each care package comes in a beautifully decorated bag with a handwritten note.
May 14, 2022
These 6 Eye-Catching Designer Paint Projects Are Easier Than You Think
The impact is huge, but paint projects aren't as complicated as they look.
May 14, 2022
This London Hotel Is Located on the Site of Queen Elizabeth II’s Childhood Home
It's also offering a Platinum Jubilee package.
May 14, 2022
B&A: A "Blank, Empty, Sad" Spot Beside the Stairs Becomes a Major Design Moment
A designer added texture and artwork with special meaning behind it to a blank canvas spot in her home.
May 13, 2022
Here's How to Add More Storage In Your Kitchen With No Wall Space
Who knew the window could be so clutch?
May 13, 2022
This Is the New “It” Pattern of Small/Cool
It's classic and fresh all at once.
May 13, 2022
I’m a Dietitian and Spent $98.98 on a Week’s Worth of Groceries at Target
The haul includes a total of 21 different items.
May 13, 2022
10 Storage Solutions From Our Small/Cool Experience That Are Stylish and Functional
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You don't have to sacrifice style to be tidy.
May 13, 2022
Tries, Buys, and DIYs: 7 Things Apartment Therapy Editors Are Loving This Week
From our editors' radars straight to your own home.
May 13, 2022
6 of the Best Designer-Approved Plant Styling Tips for Small Spaces
Struggling to find a way to make a new plant work in your space, or looking to make something old look fresh? These expert-approved tips will guide you.
May 13, 2022