Apartment Therapy Archive: May 2023

Budget-savvy DIYs ahead!

There's something here for every layer of your bed.

From HomeGoods to Dormify!

Get a new bed feeling without the new bed price tag.

My days of hand-washing wine glasses are numbered.

They're the most valuable, but certainly not unaffordable.

It takes mere minutes to make.

Fill your home with the pleasant scent of fresh laundry without having to wash a thing.

There are only four cities in the entire country.

Every room in this colorful, eclectic Miami apartment has a different style highlighting the renter’s philosophy of creating a “potpourri of interior design.”

Vintage chandeliers don’t have to be used just for lighting anymore.

From inspiration to reality: See how hotels, boutiques, and restaurants sparked ideas for these real-life kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, and dining rooms.

As with any AI-related developments, the tool has sparked a debate between those for it and against it.

Here’s how.

Tarah Baker shares a 1500-square-foot house in Louisville, Kentucky, with her partner and four dogs.

It’s not actually about your space at all.

This tiny A-frame kitchen’s redo is timeless and small-space efficient.

On top of looking extremely high end for such a function-focused item, this West Elm rolling cart doesn't break the bank.

Add some style and function to your outdoor space today.

This new product lets you bring the grill inside!

You have to see these ingenious picks.

Really, you can place it just about anywhere.

Installing built-in arched shelves sounds like a project that is definitely not fit for DIY. But one TikToker proved that it’s actually a lot easier than you may think.

It’s so whimsical.

"Everything I changed in the apartment is renter-friendly and can be un-done," explains Zoe Wetherall, an architectural and landscape photographer. "The biggest challenge was working with such a small space — making sure I could fit everything in and have enough storage."

You might be surprised at one of the cities on this list.

Some mattresses are going for just $100.

Get a little creative with this entryway storage staple.

And the entire mural was painted by her mother.

It's just $5.

After living in this same rental apartment for 13 years, Dave says the place was starting to feel stale and not adult enough. But he spent a few months and a few thousand dollars elevating his rental's style.

This decluttering method helped me finally conquer my clutter.

“I had an apartment before where I just did a rectangle on the wall, and I LOVED how it looked,” this DIYer says. “Now that I have my own house, I knew I could get a bit more extra with it.”

There's something for every room of the house.

You may be surprised how well this youthful decor element works in this setting.

The nostalgia is written in the stars.

The color doesn’t hurt.

Snag it while it's on sale!

It’s surprisingly easy to pull off this luxe-meets-effortless trend.

If you’re running out of room in your house to display your houseplants, then it’s time to think outside the box.

Soft and supremely comfortable!

It can hold more than meets the eye!

They’re fun enough to make you put down your beach read.

How does your state rank?

And it's on sale!

It's even cooler than it looks.

You’re 183 days away from bulking up your savings while overseas.

Tamera Walters has been renting this townhouse for two-and-a-half years and shares it with her husband, Max, and four kids (ages 7, 5, 3, and 1). She tells us about her home: With four kids under seven, our home is loud, fun, and full of systems. Every inch needs to be child-safe and friendly, but also feel like two adults live here!Every closet has been converted into rooms or play space. And we have even changed the primary bathroom into a small office.