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A Young Family’s Home Is Full of Facebook Marketplace Finds and Clever DIYs
Kelby Mayberry and her husband, an active duty member of the military, share their home, this 1,300-square-foot rental duplex, with their two young kids and their pets. They've thrifted and DIYed a lot of elements in the home for a budget-friendly and stylish space.
Sarah Lyon
May 5, 2022
Style Makers: 24 Fresh Coffee Table Finds for Every Budget
Time is money, so we already did the shopping for you.
Cara Gibbs
May 5, 2022
Let’s All Appreciate This Janelle Monáe-Approved “Black Hole” Rug
It’s hard not to get pulled in by this incredible work of art.
Olivia Harvey
May 5, 2022
An Editor-Loved Brand Just Launched a Game-Changing New Peeler — and It Might Be the Last One You’ll Ever Buy
Shopping
Get your hands on this innovative and sustainable tool before it sells out.
Meredith Schwartz
May 5, 2022
This TikToker DIYed a $1,000 Faux Plant For Only $25
It looks great.
Inigo Del Castillo
May 5, 2022
4 Things Mortgage Experts Want You to Know About Today's Interest Rates
Homebuyers and owners are rightfully concerned.
Josephine Nesbit
May 5, 2022
6 Essential Mexican Cooking Tools to Incorporate into Your Kitchen
Use these for making everything from mojitos, to guacamole, to flatbreads.
Natalia Vela
May 5, 2022
A Small Rental Is Stylish Thanks to Secondhand Finds, Including a $50 Sofa Score
Annie is an avid deal hunter and never pays full price. "All of my items in my house were purchased secondhand from Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Offer Up, or thrift stores," she writes.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 5, 2022
3 Organizing Hacks You Can Probably Skip (and 3 You Shouldn't)
Organizing
According to a pro.
Nonnahs Driskill
May 5, 2022
Texas Laundromat Features a Secret Speakeasy Behind a Washing Machine
News
There’s no better way to make chores more fun.
Arielle Tschinkel
May 5, 2022
B&A: A Practical $700 Hallway-Turned-Home Office Created with an IKEA PAX
HOME PROJECTS
A weeklong project created by best friends.
Sarah Everett
May 4, 2022
6 Things You Really Should Purge from Your Kitchen Pantry
If you are so lucky as to have an actual pantry, you’re already ahead of the game. You have the space to stock up on often-used ingredients, and have all the supplies for cooking meals right at your fingertips. Of course, the downside to having room is that things accumulate and don’t get dealt with. So, in the spirit of the new year, here are five things to target in your pantry, to pare it down and leave yourself plenty of room for the essentials. 1.
Dabney Frake
May 4, 2022
3 Types of Meditation to Try If You Can't Sit Still
Try these mindful movement alternatives.
Sakshi Udavant
May 4, 2022
10 Tried & True Tips: How to Make New Friends in a New City
A few years ago Jennifer wrote about leaving her friends behind because of a big cross-country move. I made a similar big move nearly four years ago, following my now husband from San Diego to Seattle when he started his exciting new career. The hardest part for me? Making new friends. It sure isn’t as easy as it used to be! Unlike Jennifer, I’m more of an introvert than a social butterfly.
AnnaMaria Stephens
May 4, 2022
Dining in Disguise: Genius Hide-Away Furniture Solutions
Figuring out the whole dining without a proper dining room situation is really just a matter of going a little 007 with your table.
Danielle Blundell
May 4, 2022
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Hollywood Regency Style
Here's everything you need to know about this interior style inspired by Hollywood's Golden Age.
Shagun Khare
May 4, 2022
HGTV Stars Share the Best Home Renovation Projects for Beginners
News
You don't have to tackle the kitchen or the bathroom.
Lillian Brown
May 4, 2022
This Game-Changing Dish Rack Instantly Doubles Drying Space in the Smallest Kitchens — and It’s on Sale!
No dishwasher? No problem!
Erin Cavoto
May 4, 2022
How to Pick the Perfect Color Palette for a Mid-Century Modern House
According to a real estate agent.
Zakiya Kassam
May 4, 2022
This Fake Grocery Store Is Going Viral on TikTok
News
Prepare to have your mind blown and to never look at grocery stores the same way again.
Olivia Harvey
May 4, 2022
A Small Studio Has a Neat Plant Stand, Cool Coffee Station & Smart Layout Ideas
Aurora Yim has used smart layout and small-space ideas in her Brooklyn studio apartment, like using a rug to visually define the living room area, creating the coziest sleeping nook with storage shelves and a very cool plant stand, and wielding mirrors to bounce light around the space, making it feel larger and brighter.
Jendayi Omowale
May 4, 2022
Ashley Tisdale Asked Her Followers for Candle Recommendations
News
They didn't disappoint.
Olivia Harvey
May 4, 2022
10 Beautifully Organized Small-Space Pantries
Tara Bellucci
May 4, 2022
Candles, Cake & Snow: How To Host A Sledding Birthday Party
If you were born in January in Chicago, there’s a fairly good chance you’ve had at least one sledding birthday party. (Chicago is not known for its hills, but we make do.) Now that I find myself back in arctic winter weather after many years away, a sledding party sounds like the perfect cabin fever-busting celebration.
Tess Wilson
May 4, 2022
Everyone’s Jealous Of Kate Hudson’s Giant Geode
News
It's so big you have no choice but to display it on the floor.
Olivia Harvey
May 4, 2022
I Got Rid of These 4 Things While Packing for a Move
And I wish I'd done it sooner.
Shifrah Combiths
May 4, 2022
How My Family Uses ‘Kosher Colors’ To Make Our Kitchen Work For Us
When I moved in with my husband, who keeps Kosher, I had a lot to learn.
Sara Gaynes Levy
May 4, 2022
Designer Leanne Ford Has a New Collaboration with Crate & Barrel
And I made her pick her four favorite products (though everything's so good).
Danielle Blundell
May 4, 2022
3 Unique Color Combo Ideas to Steal from Small/Cool
Whether through paint or decor, color adds a ton of inspiration to one's home, and the rooms in this year's Small/Cool event space had a few surprising applications worthy of a decor deep dive.
Adrienne Breaux
May 4, 2022
B&A: A 1977 Camper Gets a Fresh Redo Inside and Out for About $8,500
This DIYer was inspired by fond memories of the passed-down camper from when she was a child.
Sarah Everett
May 3, 2022
Amazon Reviewers Swear This Lightweight Steam Mop Cleans Any Mess In Half the Time (Bonus: It’s On Sale!)
For squeaky clean kitchen floors!
Erin Cavoto
May 3, 2022
This Is One of the Most Absorbent Bathmats I’ve Ever Tried and It Makes My Bathroom Feel Like a Spa
You'll want to slow down and appreciate it.
Britt Franklin
May 3, 2022
Serena Williams Couldn’t Pick Just One Dining Room Light Fixture
News
So she got them all!
Olivia Harvey
May 3, 2022
The Breezy, Hotel-Worthy Sheets That Keep Me Cool — Even in the Most Unpredictable Weather
They're a dream come true for hot sleepers.
Britt Franklin
May 3, 2022
Before and After: A Bright, Botanical Redo Modernizes a Dim Hallway
This homeowner brought plant-filled atrium vibes to a small-but-often-used space in his house.
Sarah Everett
May 3, 2022
Hilary Duff Redid Her Kitchen, and It’s Now Incredibly Timeless
News
It will stay fresh for years to come.
Olivia Harvey
May 3, 2022
Why Renters Might Want to Reconsider This Popular Design Trend
Plus, two easier ways to copy the look.
Sarah Lyon
May 3, 2022
Before and After: On HGTV’s “Celebrity IOU”, Snoop Dogg Transforms an Old Garage into a Multifunctional Office
News
Jonathan and Drew Scott distilled the space into an “office-meets-man-cave."
Lillian Brown
May 3, 2022
10 Surefire Ways to Boost Curb Appeal
According to real estate photographers.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
May 3, 2022
Calm Is On The Hunt For The World's Most Soothing Voice
News
Your friends might be able to fall asleep to the sound of your voice.
Arielle Tschinkel
May 3, 2022
A 451-Square-Foot Chicago Studio Successfully Sections Off a Small Space
Tours
Coach and facilitator Erinne Brown has been renting this light-filled 451-square-foot studio apartment in Chicago's Printers Row neighborhood for two years now.
Sarah Crowley
May 3, 2022
These 8 Dreamy Outdoor Baths Will Inspire You to Get Outside
Get inspired to install a tub al fresco with these magical outdoor bathing spots
Rose Morrison
May 3, 2022
10 Over-the-Door Organizers for Your Bathroom That’ll Create Space Out of Thin Air
Maximize storage, even in small spaces.
Britt Franklin
May 3, 2022
Here's Why a Rainy Day Is the Best Day to Look at a House
Break out the umbrella.
Sarah Kuta
May 3, 2022
101 Ways to Get Outside This Spring
From your doorstep to the outskirts, here's your warm weather bucket list.
Sarah Magnuson
May 3, 2022
8 Plants You Didn't Know Were Fake from Small/Cool
There were several fake plants sprinkled around Apartment Therapy's Small/Cool NYC event that look so good, I bet you can't tell just by looking at them! And the best part, these fake-but-real-looking plants can be purchased online, so you can snag a few for your own home.
Adrienne Breaux
May 3, 2022
5 Popular Decluttering Tricks that Actually Work
Decluttering
Yes, even for you too.
Shifrah Combiths
May 3, 2022
Partner
This Workspace Upgrade Costs Less Than $10 — and Might Even Cure Your 3 pm Slump
If you’re making a list of the things that have changed in the past two-ish years, it’s accurate enough to just write “EVERYTHING” in all caps. If you want to write two words, you could add “our workspaces” too. The definition of “going to the office” has shifted, and a lot of people are still alternating between a commute that stretches through several stoplights and one that involves walking down the hall.
Creative Studio
May 3, 2022