The Latest: May 2022

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10 Top Grocery Shopping Tips from People Who Eat a Lot of Plants

We surveyed multiple experts who eat a lot of plants on the regular — and enjoy doing it.

Rochelle Bilow

May 8, 2022

This Is What the “Ideal City” Would Look Like

The Ideal City 2040 is a new interactive installation from SPACE10.

Emma Kershaw

May 8, 2022

I Tried My Mom's Technique for Keeping Baseboards Clean and I'm Never Going Back

She's a professional housekeeper.

Marlen Komar

May 8, 2022

Febreze Has Launched An Astrology Range So You Can Match Your Car’s Scent to Your Star Sign

Car-strology.

Emma Kershaw

May 8, 2022

12 Tiny Kitchens with Seriously Big DIY Organization Ideas

These kitchens pack a lot of function into a small space.

Erin Johnson

May 7, 2022

Try This Expert's Strategies to Make your Small Living Room Feel Larger

You can't move the walls, but you can make a room appear bigger.

Shelby Deering

May 7, 2022

Before and After: A Cozy $485 Redo for a 1980s-Era "Ugly Eyesore" Bathroom

A mix of new buys and vintage finds help make this bathroom feel warm and welcoming.

Sarah Everett

May 7, 2022

I Bought This $80 Pro Cleaner-Approved Vacuum — And It's Nothing Short of Amazin

It's so lightweight! And still so suction-y!

Lisa Freedman

May 7, 2022

Google’s New Travel Features Will Help You Plan Your Summer Vacation

Travel is back in full swing for many people, whether it’s a quick trip coast to coast or a much-needed long haul adventure. And while traveling hasn’t been on the cards for quite some time, it may seem a little overwhelming to get back into the routine of searching for the best flight deals, deciding on hotel locations, and organizing all of the important documents.

Emma Kershaw

May 7, 2022

Kelly Wearstler’s Amazon Storefront Is Full of Spring Decor

The designer has partnered up with Amazon to share her favorite home decor items.

Emma Kershaw

May 7, 2022

The 3 Best IKEA Hacks from Small/Cool NYC

You'll want to steal every one of these clever updates and upgrades.

Savannah West

May 7, 2022

11 Stylish DIY Pallet Bed Frames to Suit Any Kind of Bedroom

This affordable DIY is more versatile than you think.

Jaime Brown

May 7, 2022

Yelp Has Named These Asian-Owned Businesses “Ones to Watch” For 2022

These home and decor brands are ones to add to your radar this year.

Emma Kershaw

May 7, 2022

This $33 Target Find Has Solved My Partner’s and My Biggest Bedroom Debacle

Sweet dreams *are* made of these.

Kelsey Mulvey

May 7, 2022

Dreaming of Moving to Bali? Here's What to Know If You're American

Whether working remotely or retiring, here's how to do it.

Jennifer Prince

May 7, 2022

How To Incorporate the Most Iconic 2022 MET Gala Outfits Into Your Interiors

The theme this year was "Gilded Glamour".

Emma Kershaw

May 7, 2022

B&A: This $450 Laundry Room Redo Includes 6 Seriously Impressive DIYs

One highlight? The bold stenciled statement wall.

Sarah Everett

May 6, 2022

This Paint Color from Small/Cool NYC Can Be a Neutral or a Statement

Seafoam subtlety or seaglass statement wall? You'll love both!

Sarah Everett

May 6, 2022

Before and After: HGTV’s “Renovation Goldmine” Restores an Old Kitchen

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Plus, an old Hoosier cabinet gets a new lease on life.

Lillian Brown

May 6, 2022

8 Clever Tips for Storing Small Appliances, According to Pro Organizers

There's one cabinet that's actually the best for storing small appliances.

Rochelle Bilow

May 6, 2022

5 Shows to Stream When You’ve Said Your Goodbyes to “Black-ish”

After eight hilarious seasons, ABC's "Black-ish" has ended.

Stephanie Barnes

May 6, 2022

10 Luxe Sofa and Seating Picks from Our Small/Cool Experience That’ll Upgrade Your Space

Shopping

Kick back in style.

Britt Franklin

May 6, 2022

The Nostalgic Reason I Accidentally Started Collecting Fisher-Price Toys From My Childhood

I don’t know what it is about ’90s kids, but our wistful longing for simpler days feels uniquely potent.

Sarah Magnuson

May 6, 2022

Erin Napier’s Patterned Couch Is The Perfect Statement Piece

News

Take a risk with a graphic print.

Olivia Harvey

May 6, 2022

3 Ways You Might Be Able to Fight a Big Rent Increase

According to an expert.

Sarah Kuta

May 6, 2022

I'm Super Picky About Mattress Pads, But Saatva's Has Become My New Favorite

If I could tell you to splurge on one sleep staple, it would be this.

Blair Donovan

May 6, 2022

Costco Is Selling A 10-Foot Inflatable Pool For Just $35

News

The only thing that stands between you and heaven on Earth is your local Costco.

Olivia Harvey

May 6, 2022

Stinky Smells and 3 Other Gross Compost Problems — and How to Fix Them

It takes no money (and just a little time) to fix these four common compost issues.

Marlen Komar

May 6, 2022

This Home Has a High-End Look on a Budget With DIYs, Hand-Painted Murals & More

“Growing up I spent Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and so many other holidays in this house,” April describes of this house, which was once owned by her grandparents! Now she and her husband Joe are making this house their own.

Sarah Lyon

May 6, 2022

This Is the One Book You Should Read in May

As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” So, enjoy the *hopefully* warmer weather and clear skies by taking one of this month’s new book releases to your favorite outdoor reading spot.

Jordan Snowden

May 6, 2022

Tries, Buys, and DIYs: 6 Things Apartment Therapy Editors Are Loving This Week

From our editors' radars straight to your own home.

Blair Donovan

May 6, 2022

These 5 Friends in Austin Bought a House Together

And you can, too.

Brittany Anas

May 6, 2022

This $0 Project Was the Best Mother's Day Gift I Ever Gave My Mom

She still talks about it today.

Sofia Rivera

May 6, 2022

A 525-Square-Foot Palm Springs Bungalow Works With the Cinder Block Walls

Tours

It's mid-century Boho meets Palm Springs in this small but cute home-away-from-home.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

May 6, 2022

This Absurdly Simple Cooking Habit Keeps My Kitchen Counters Spotless

It was always my mother's biggest kitchen rule.

Shifrah Combiths

May 6, 2022

B&A: A 1970s Dresser Gets a Statement-Making Two-Toned Redo for $150

"One of my favorite finishes to create is giving a piece a 'dipped' look," this furniture flipper says.

Sarah Everett

May 5, 2022

At-Home Adventures for When You’re Broke

We’ve just had 74 consecutive days of below-freezing weather. There have been 24 less-than-0ºF days so far this winter. Any funds left after the holidays have gone towards buying heat and gloves. I am broke and restless, but where there is popcorn, there is hope…. Here are three ideas for fun entertainments you can have in your own home… for the low low price of nothing at all.

Tess Wilson

May 5, 2022

This Weekend: Get This Room Ready For The Main Event

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and your kitchen is about to go through the cooking and cleaning equivalent of crossfit meets morning bootcamp meets spin class meets a marathon, all in the span of a couple of days. The whole holiday will go a lot smoother if you do a few things to help your space perform at its peak. Consider this your pre-holiday stretch before the big workout ahead. Make Your Fridge An Organized and Spacious Oasis of Calm: Your fridge is Ground Zero on Thanksgiving.

Dabney Frake

May 5, 2022

I Don’t Normally Like Cooling Sheets, But This Best-List Favorite Changed My Mind for the Most Unexpected Reason

These sheets are for everyone.

Kendall Cornish

May 5, 2022

3 Soothing Color Combos from Small/Cool NYC

As this year’s Small/Cool NYC designers demonstrate, warm tones and even monochrome can create a calming backdrop.

Alison Goldman

May 5, 2022

The $7 Renter-Friendly Find That Instantly Created Extra Storage Space In My Kitchen — Without Any Drilling

I feel like an organizing pro.

Britt Franklin

May 5, 2022

This Editor-Loved Mosquito Solution Is Finally Back in Stock — Get It Before It Sells Out

And your backyard will smell amazing.

Erin Cavoto

May 5, 2022

How Eating at the Kitchen Table Finally Helped Me Start Eating Mindfully

According to dietitians.

Ashley Broadwater

May 5, 2022

This $19 Gadget Takes the Stress Out of Thawing That Food You Forgot to Take Out of the Freezer

I cannot tell you how many times I’ve had to scrap my dinner menu at the last minute because I forgot to take the meat out of the freezer. (Hello, local pizza delivery place — one large pie, please!). If you’ve been there before, then you feel my pain. Running frozen chopped meat under hot water seems like a good idea until the top of the package starts to cook while the inside stays frozen.

Amy Gordon

May 5, 2022

This Colorful Floating Home for Sale in Portland, Oregon Sits Right on the River

Welcome to the hippest houseboat I’ve ever seen.

Sofia Rivera

May 5, 2022

Round Rugs Are Suddenly Everywhere: Here Are 7 We Love

See our latest favorite picks.

Caroline Mullen

May 5, 2022

This $40 Costco Fan Is a Must-Have for People Who Need One On to Sleep

For people who are fans of a good fan.