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Living room before home staging. Mostly empty room with brown leather sofa, one exposed brick wall
See How a Denver Home Emphasized Its Mid-Century Details with Staging
Real Estate
The sellers decide to honor the home’s original design.
Heather Bien
May 14, 2023
B&A: This $500 Apartment Entryway Redo Is Maximalism for Clutter Haters
Home Projects
When you live in a small space, you see every inch of it regularly. And when some of those inches are more cluttered than you’d like them to be, it can be stressful — or just monotonous. See how one renter went for a maximalist-but-streamlined change of pace.
Sarah Everett
May 14, 2023
6 Books That Redefine Motherhood
It’s no secret that modern motherhood is evolving.
nextbigideaclub
May 14, 2023
What You Need to Know Before Spraying Your Yard for Mosquitoes
Organize & Clean
According to pest experts.
Jennifer Billock
May 14, 2023
This TikToker Created Seaworthy Lighting from a Thrifted Shell
A DIY project that embodies mermaidcore and is low-maintenance? Sign me up!
Noella Williams
May 14, 2023
My Favorite Vintage Find Was a Total Surprise, and It Only Cost $9
Style
One writer uncovered a hidden piece of art in a vintage frame, and it’s perfect for Mother’s Day.
Chelsea Angelos
May 14, 2023
Ayesha Curry's Pottery Barn Collab Has a Gorgeous Marble Lazy Susan
The collection is inspired by “summer celebrations and embraces a range of neutral tones with pops of bold and rich terracotta for an elevated, modern look.”
Noella Williams
May 14, 2023
The Kinds of Faucets Real Estate Agents Wish You Wouldn't Install
Real Estate
Especially if you’re selling your home soon.
Sarah Kuta
May 14, 2023
Here’s How Much the Homes on Your Favorite TV Shows Would Cost Today
In the years since these sitcoms rose through the stratosphere, the price of the homes they featured have skyrocketed in worth.
Megan Johnson
May 14, 2023
8 Grocery Staples You Can Buy at Your Local Dollar Store
Living
From oat milk to frozen fruit, take a trip to the dollar store.
Jennifer Prince
May 14, 2023
How TikTok’s “Adaptive Approach” to Cleaning Totally Changed Me
Organize & Clean
It's given me such a mood boost.
Meg Asby
May 14, 2023
B&A: A Muddy Lawn Gets a Full Redo with Room for Gardening, Dining, and More
Home Projects
The falling-down fence and mushy ground spots had to go.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 13, 2023
4 Simple, Budget-Friendly Ways I Transformed My 1900s Rental Bathroom
Style
No major renovations needed to work around your existing fixtures and hardware.
Chelsea Angelos
May 13, 2023
I Tried These Popular Fridge Organizing Tips, and Now I'm a Believer
Organize & Clean
They’ve made such a difference.
Stephanie Nguyen
May 13, 2023
One Thing to Take Design Risks with, According to a Real Estate Agent
Real Estate
According to a real estate agent.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
May 13, 2023
I Tried Another Mom's Ingenious Laundry Strategy
Organize & Clean
Here’s what I liked and didn’t like about it.
Shifrah Combiths
May 13, 2023
B&A: $1,000 Later, a Dingy Attic Is Now Unrecognizably Chic and Practical
Home Projects
The attic had some great features, like built-in wall storage and a big window, but it also had some bad ones — like the moldy carpet and an obtrusive column. Here’s how a DIYer made it all work.
Sarah Everett
May 12, 2023
11 Stylish Wood Furniture Pieces That’ll Instantly Upgrade Your Outdoor Space
Including a clever bar table designed specifically for tiny balconies.
Nic Dobija-Nootens
May 12, 2023
The Best Editor-Tested Memory Foam Pillows That You Can Buy
Cloud-like, cushiony goodness.
Rebecca Ravee Norris
May 12, 2023
I Tried the TikTok Hack for Updating Thrifted Baskets, and I’m a Fan
Home Projects
Shiny, orange-y wicker baskets are a common find at thrift stores, but there’s an easy way to make them look more modern.
Ashley Poskin
May 12, 2023
I Trust This Container Store Pick When Buying Multiple Woven Baskets
Style
You’ll get cohesion every time.
Kelly Dawson
May 12, 2023
Mermaidcore Decor Is Here — Here’s How to Get the Splashy Style
Move over, Barbiecore. There’s another whimsical design scheme making waves these days, and it’s inspired by everyone’s favorite fictional under-the-sea Disney princess.
Arielle Tschinkel
May 12, 2023
Tries, Buys, and DIYs: 8 Things Apartment Therapy Editors Are Loving This Week
Style
From our editors' radars straight to your own home.
Blair Donovan
May 12, 2023
This 311-Year-Old New York Home Has Been Beautifully Updated
Real Estate
It has not one, but three fireplaces.
Sofia Rivera
May 12, 2023
Ashley Tisdale’s Living Room Is Full of Cozy, Curved Furniture
It looks like you’d have the best nap imaginable on her couches.
Noella Williams
May 12, 2023
Aldi’s Latest Candles Are 3 Scents in One
You can have three of your favorite scents for the price of one candle.
Olivia Harvey
May 12, 2023
This Singer-Songwriter's Brooklyn Rental Is Bold on a Secondhand Budget
"My personal home style inspiration has a wide range, from traditional maximalist to English cottage home to Scandinavian clean lines to farmhouse to Rajasthani folk with its warm colors and block-prints, even a bit of New York loft-style with art-filled walls and plants," begins singer/songwriter Abhilasha Sinha.
Adrienne Breaux
May 12, 2023
The Most Expensive Neighborhoods in America Might Surprise You
The top spot isn’t in New York or California.
Inigo Del Castillo
May 12, 2023
The White House Is Making It Cheaper to Buy a Home with an FHA Loan
Real Estate
Here’s what to know about the decision from the Biden administration.
Brenda Richardson
May 12, 2023
This $7 Find Gets Rid of Pet Messes So Effectively
Organize & Clean
It’s inexpensive and better than anything I’ve ever tried.
Laura Wheatman Hill
May 12, 2023
These Dutch Cube Houses Are TikTok’s Latest Obsession — Peek Inside
If you’re itching to see some unique architecture in other cities, TikTok is offering up one major reason to put Rotterdam on your travel bucket list.
Arielle Tschinkel
May 12, 2023
7 Questions Pro Interior Designers Wish You Wouldn’t Ask
Style
When working on a design project and beyond.
Sarah Lyon
May 12, 2023
Trader Joe’s Added a New Bakery Item, and People Can't Get Enough
Consider yourself lucky if you get your hands on one.
Nathan Hutsenpiller
May 12, 2023
A 500-Square-Foot Rental Has the Dreamiest Sofas Found in an Alley
One day Olivia Huffman was driving to work and saw something out of the corner of her eye in an alley: the "dreamiest, curved clamshell sofas" just sitting there, ready for the taking!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 12, 2023
This Water-Bottle Cleaning Method Leaves No Residue or Smell Behind
Organize & Clean
And it's quick and easy, too.
Shifrah Combiths
May 12, 2023
B&A: A Beige Bedroom Gets a Zip of Color in an Unexpected Spot for Just $25
Home Projects
The paint color? Red-orange. The paint location? Read to find out!
Sarah Everett
May 11, 2023
15 Fire Pits Perfect For Every Outdoor Lover at Every Budget
Contrary to popular belief, fire pits don't have to cost a fortune.
Sarah M. Vazquez
May 11, 2023
5 Tips for Beating Your Most Common (and Annoying) Houseplant Pest
You don't have to live with tiny swarms around your favorite houseplants.
Mike Irvine
May 11, 2023
These Pillows from Your Grandparents’ Living Room Sofa Just Got a Glow-Up
Style
A nod to nostalgia with a modern twist in textile form!
Jordan Souza
May 11, 2023
This Ridiculously Stylish Carry-On Fit a Shocking Amount of Items Including Six Pairs of Shoes (and More!)
I can't wait to use it for summer travel.
Nikol Slatinska
May 11, 2023
Drew Barrymore’s New Talk Show Set Has the Dreamiest Kitchen
It was inspired by The Handmaid’s Tale.
Megan Johnson
May 11, 2023
See How This Pantry Goes from “Pure Chaos” to Totally Calm in a Week
Organize & Clean
The goal of the project was to “have everything in easy reach” and organized effortlessly.
Shifrah Combiths
May 11, 2023
The Surprising $7 Kitchen Find That Makes More Space in Your Closet
Boutique vibes on a dollar-store budget.
Arielle Tschinkel
May 11, 2023
A Photographer Learns to Let Go, Downsizing to This 650-Square-Foot Rental
"This process can be an emotional one, but also brings clarity and perspective through our attachment to certain objects, memories, and spaces," says photographer Lauren Kolyn.
Adrienne Breaux
May 11, 2023
This Common Weed Is Actually a Great Insect Repellent
It’s also in the chamomile family!
Abby Monteil
May 11, 2023
25 Ways to Make Your After-Work Hours Feel Like Weekends
Living
Here’s how to separate your 9-5 from your 5-9.
Sarah Magnuson
May 11, 2023
This Chic Touchscreen Toaster Is on Sale at Costco Right Now
“My toast comes out perfect every time.”
Olivia Harvey
May 11, 2023
5 Things I Always Do While Moving as a Totally Blind Person
Real Estate
Organization is key.
Kelli Finger
May 11, 2023