Apartment Therapy Archive: Feb 2023

The "after" is total cottagecore inspiration.

This might be one of the easiest IKEA hacks we've ever seen.

If your bedroom feels as cramped as the economy section of an airplane, then here’s a first-class solution that just might help.

Move Over, Belle!

This might be the coolest vacuum ever.

It's a short-and-sweet way my friend and I stay in touch.

Spruce up your space without breaking the bank.

They just might make you a believer, too.

Jenny Davis and her husband, Cory, have rented this one-bedroom, 650-square-foot apartment for 15 years. They share the home with their three kids, their cat Leo, and their bearded dragon, Rexy.

Its three roomy baskets can hold anything.

Sunny skies year-round.

And it's perfect for small spaces.

All the reasons why I'm a front-load washer convert, along with the one that really sealed the deal for me.

Plus, it's rechargeable.

No drilling necessary!

I quickly learned transitioning to my new life would not be seamless.

When Carissa and her husband moved to NYC from Florida, they had to downsize from a 1,500-square-foot home, so they "had to really process not only the functionality of objects, but also their significance."

Now that I’ve had both types of sinks, I can safely say I’m a total convert.

Visions of Paris inspired this cozy makeover.

Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms.

It works with every KitchenAid stand mixer.

Even hot sleepers like me will love it.

It's for sale, and TikTok is obsessed.

Good news: You don't have to pick just one.

From hand-stitched quilts to vintage quilt inspired prints, these are just so beautiful.

It can fit just about anywhere.

If you want to breathe new life into your sleeping quarters but aren't sure where to start, here are the plants experts say will make beautiful additions to your bedroom. 

They kicked off 2023 getting a little more organized.

For less than $50.

It'll look stunning at your bedside.

"Being a natural light photographer I have this strong appreciation for the conversation the sun has in a space," writes Taylor Baldwin of her 800-square-foot Philadelphia rental apartment.

The real estate agent was surprised by the response.

Boho-chic pillows, patterned lampshades, inspirational wall art, soothing candles, and more.

It's got a neutral palette, but it's still a showstopper.

Homebuyer fatigue is very real.

"We live in a mid-century home that was a bit of a blank slate when we moved in," begins Julie Mak. "It has been a wonderful palette for adding the lively fabrics, patterns, colors, and lines that I love."

Try these when your mind just needs a rest.

Not every DIY is cake walk, but we've got the tips to carry you through.

By now, you've probably heard of quiet-quitting, which means only doing the work you're paid to do, and nothing more. But what if you applied the same concept to your home?

If the idea of taking on a major home design project has you feeling daunted — and preemptively exhausted — that's normal.

Here’s how to recover from "cleaning burnout" and get motivated again.

The "after" looks much brighter and cleaner, and the vanity is unrecognizable.

Time to grab your passport!

It's too cold, you're sick, or you just want to embrace your inner child — it's time for a cozy video game.

The space features stained glass windows and varnished wood furnishings.

Straight from the biggest kitchen and bath trade show in America!

You can put it — and take it — anywhere.

Plus, five things you can get rid of right now.