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This $2 Hack Makes My Weeknight Meals Feel Like Fancy Restaurant Dinners
This little trick works with sauces, roasted meats, and sautéed vegetables.
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
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.
Brittany Anas
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.
Arielle Tschinkel
May 16, 2022
This Sneaky Storage Spot Is Hiding in Plain Sight
After this, you won't ever look at your radiator the same.
Savannah West
May 16, 2022
This Hilarious 'Moving Hack' Has Reddit Users Sharing Their Best Tips
Moving is tough but this can make it easier.
Arielle Tschinkel
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. 
Alison Goldman
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.
Meredith Schwartz
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.
Lauren Kolyn
May 16, 2022
These 6 Little Habits Make It Easy to Get Outside Every Day
Why not take that Zoom call al fresco?
Heather Bien
May 16, 2022
Mindy Kaling Proves This Sofa Trend Is Still Going Strong
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When it comes to colorful decorating tips, few celebrities provide as much inspiration as Mindy Kaling.
Arielle Tschinkel
May 16, 2022
5 Stylish, Space-Saving Decor Staples You Can Buy Right Now
Straight from our 2022 Small Cool Experience.
Blair Donovan
May 16, 2022
This Home Decor Collection Has Zara Home Vibes — but for IKEA Prices
And those prices start at $6!
Danielle Blundell
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.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 16, 2022
This $20 Amazon Find Instantly Solved My Most Annoying Sink Dilemmas
I love a good problem solver.
Shifrah Combiths
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.
Sarah Everett
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.
Alexandra Frost
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.
Courtney Campbell
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.
Chelsea Greenwood
May 15, 2022
A TikToker Made a Renter-Friendly Checkerboard DIY for Under $8 (!)
Bonus: it's budget- and rental-friendly.
Blair Donovan
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.
Emma Kershaw
May 15, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About “Duplex Downs"
It's a house style that's all over Chicago.
Sarah Magnuson
May 15, 2022
Living Vehicle Has Launched a Trailer For Creatives
It's jam-packed with products that will unleash creativity and inspire work.
Emma Kershaw
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.
Blair Donovan
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.
Sarah Everett
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.
Sarah Lyon
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.
Emma Kershaw
May 14, 2022
Here’s What To Know About the Antiquated Real Estate Term “Dower Rights”
It’s still used in some states today.
Lauren Wellbank
May 14, 2022
This Viral Beach Chair Will Make Summer Reading a Breeze
“I really can’t find anything negative about this chair."
Emma Kershaw
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.
Katey Laubscher
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 14, 2022
The Dyson Global Dust Study Reveals If People Are Cleaning Properly
The COVID-19 pandemic saw shifts in people’s cleaning habits and behaviors.
Emma Kershaw
May 14, 2022
10 Deals You Don’t Want to Miss from Macy’s One-Day Sale Event
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We're talking savings of up to 80 percent!
Britt Franklin
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.
Emma Kershaw
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.
Sarah Everett
May 13, 2022
Overstock’s Early Memorial Day Sale Has Arrived! Here are 10 Ridiculously Good Deals on Sofas for Small Spaces
Get a jump start on your long weekend shopping!
Stella Totino
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?
Savannah West
May 13, 2022
Our Place Just Dropped Its First-Ever Celebrity Collab — and the Limited-Edition Colors Are So Dreamy
These hues are perfect for summer!
Erin Cavoto
May 13, 2022
This Is the New “It” Pattern of Small/Cool
It's classic and fresh all at once.
Tara Bellucci
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.
Lauren Manaker
May 13, 2022
10 Storage Solutions From Our Small/Cool Experience That Are Stylish and Functional
Shopping
You don't have to sacrifice style to be tidy.
Alyssa Longobucco
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.
Blair Donovan
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.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 13, 2022
I’m a Hiking Guidebook Author. Here’s How I Make a Summer Hiking Bucket List
Never wonder how to spend a fresh air-filled Saturday again.
Madeline Bilis
May 13, 2022
These Are 2022's Most Popular Sofa Colors
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U.K.-based furniture retailer Swyft Home shared a study on the most-searched sofa colors of 2022.
Inigo Del Castillo
May 13, 2022
Tired of Waking Up to Bunched Up Sheets? This $13 Amazon Find Prevents That Problem
It's the ultimate bedroom hack.
Sarah M. Vazquez
May 13, 2022
This Family’s Florida Home is Drenched in Bright Colors, Murals, and Disco Balls
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Designer Kelly Bach is the owner of RetroBabeCo, and found her current home in 2018. She shares the Florida house with husband, Nate, sons, Kalani and Keanu, and three chihuahuas: Lola, Hobie, and Mookie.
Sarah Lyon
May 13, 2022
Before and After: HGTV’s “Renovation Goldmine” Reworks a Chicago Greystone Into a Family-Friendly Home
Jen and Mel Mihalek make space for a growing family in a new episode.
Lillian Brown
May 13, 2022
Buying This Under-The-Radar Thing from Thrift Stores Saves Me $50 Every Time
They're some of my favorite secondhand buys.
Sofia Rivera
May 13, 2022