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Gerard Butler’s High Drama Loft is on the Market
Muscular son of Scotland and star of the only rom-com that matters, Gerard Butler, has put his home on the market. The 3,150 square foot, two bedroom, two bathroom duplex is asking $5.995 million and is jam-packed with over the top features. The Phantom of the Opera star’s home was featured in Architectural Digest, where he described the design as “something elegant and gorgeous and at the same time rather masculine and raw.
Nora Taylor
Oct 3, 2023
Thinking About Buying a Short Sale? Read This First
Many buyers, especially first-timers, are enthralled by the prospect of buying a short sale — and it’s not hard to see why. Bottom basement sale prices make these transactions seem like a no-brainer. Unfortunately, most of the time, these too-good-to-be-true deals also come with a huge catch. Before you commit to buying a short sale, read this first. We’ve outlined a few red flags that you should be aware of prior to taking the plunge.
Tara Mastroeni
Oct 3, 2023
Christina’s Loft With a Hint of “Rococo Glam”
Name: Christina Location: Mid City Arts District — Santa Monica, California My home is a light-filled and well-proportioned 550 square foot loft-style condominium in the Mid-City (Arts District) area of Santa Monica, California. I’ve lived here for three years and love it. I chose this area because it’s a short walk or bike ride to all the action but far enough away that I’m not in the thick of it all.
Nora Taylor
Oct 3, 2023
Small Space Style: 15 Inspiring Tiny New York City Homes
What better way to get inspiration for your small space then looking at other small spaces done well? Here are 15 NYC apartments from our house tours that are small on space, but big on style. TOP ROW 1. Oliver & Sherrie’s Mini Bronx Loft, 525 square feet 2. Evan’s Modern & Cozy Manhattan Studio, 295 square feet 3. James’ Beautifully Handcrafted Apartment in Clinton Hill, 540 square feet 4. Joey and Antoni’s Brooklyn Charmer, 600 square feet 5.
Kate Legere
Oct 3, 2023
Corner Shelves: A Smart Small Space Solution All Over the House
The corners of our homes often go overlooked and underutilized, but, especially if you’re short on space, stake a claim on this space with some corner shelves. It’s an idea you can truly use anywhere in your home to gain storage or to put some of your collections or art on display. Here are a trove of inspiration photos from different rooms around the home showing off how serviceable and attractive corner shelves can be.
Carrie McBride
Oct 3, 2023
The Dog Gallery Wall in This Apartment Helps Alleviate Seasonal Depression
House Tour
See photos of designer and illustrator Alaina Johnson’s colorful rental apartment in Renton, Washington.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 3, 2023
Trader Joe’s New Succulent Looks Like Brains & Comes in a Skull
Just in time for spooky season.
Abby Monteil
Oct 3, 2023
Le Creuset Just Launched a Gorgeous New Herb-Inspired Color That You’ll Want for Fall
It gives off cozy fall vibes!
Morgan Pryor
Oct 3, 2023
How Many IKEA Sofas Can You Can Buy For the Price of Kendall Jenner’s New Sofa?
Kendall Jenner recently bought a Hollywood Hills home formerly owned by Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, and the famous model has been doing some decorating. Jenner updated her app this week with the details, sharing that almost all of the pieces in her new living room are from Restoration Hardware, with one exception—the $52,000 Boa sofa, designed by the Campana brothers. We are definitely fans of a funky sofa, but wondered: just how many other sofas could $52,000 buy? We did the math.
Tara Bellucci
Oct 3, 2023
8 Easy Bathroom Refresh Ideas You Can Do in an Hour or Less
Home Projects
These simple projects are all about keeping your efforts low but your payoff high.
Abi Berwager Schreier
Oct 3, 2023
This “Sick Box” Hack Will Prepare You for Cold & Flu Season
Organize & Clean
There’s nothing worse than scrambling to find a thermometer or medicine when you’re sick. This organizing method makes it so you don’t have to.
Abigail J. Fallon
Oct 3, 2023
The $9 Trader Joe’s Clinique Dupe I've Repurchased 4 Times
Living
It comes recommended by an aesthetician.
Sofia Rivera
Oct 3, 2023
A Light-Filled Barcelona Apartment Was Once a “Space in Ruin”
Tours
The homeowners did the renovations all on their own.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 3, 2023
The Last Thing You Should Do with an Empty Dish Soap Bottle
Organize & Clean
It puts every last drop to use.


Shifrah Combiths
Oct 3, 2023
Dunn-Edwards’ 2024 Color of the Year Is Bringing Cool Blue Back
Style/Design Ideas
Ocean blue is back!
Danielle Blundell
Oct 3, 2023
8 Things You Should Never Clean with Bar Keepers Friend
BKF can be put to work in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and backyards. But there are certain surfaces in each of those spaces that the cleaner is not so friendly with.
Jordan Snowden
Oct 3, 2023
These Eucalyptus Sheets Made Me Feel Like I Was Sleeping on Silk — and You Can Get Them on Sale!
Cozy up to this sweet deal.
Sholeen Damarwala
Oct 3, 2023
A $1,000 Kids’ Bedroom Makeover Adds Lots of Vertical Drama
Home Projects
The DIY ceiling is a must-see.
Abby Monteil
Oct 2, 2023
This 538-Square-Foot Tiny House in Japan Costs Less Than $40,000
The 3D-printing process built the house in only 44 minutes.
Noella Williams
Oct 2, 2023
Aldi Is Selling the Cutest $10 Ghost Pillow
It wouldn’t hurt to buy all of these pillows.
Noella Williams
Oct 2, 2023
This Is The Most Popular Halloween Candy In The Last 16 Years
Here's what you should buy to be the most popular house on the block.
Inigo Del Castillo
Oct 2, 2023
37 Minimalist Living Rooms That Prove Less Doesn't Mean Boring
Just because a room is simple and uncluttered doesn't mean it's a snoozefest. Here are 37 ideas that prove it.
Cara Gibbs
Oct 2, 2023
Costco’s 7-Drawer Freezer Is Back in Stock, So Grab It While You Can
“I have this and love it.”
Olivia Harvey
Oct 2, 2023
These 23 Home Office Ideas Will Make You Want to Tackle Your To-Do List ASAP
Yes, really!
Sarah Lyon
Oct 2, 2023
The Overlooked Paint Color That’ll Spruce Up Your Front Door
Real Estate
According to a home stager.
Grace Cassidy
Oct 2, 2023
16 Fab IKEA Hacks to Make Your HEMNES Dresser Look Like a Designer Find
No one will ever know you only paid $300 for it.
Brigitt Earley
Oct 2, 2023
Smart Space Planning Opened Up a 285-Square-Foot Hong Kong Studio
Tours
Cris Batula helped design this teeny studio apartment, which is eclectic, maximalist, and feels larger than it actually is.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 2, 2023
10 Reversible Chaise Sofas That Make Customizing Your Space Easy
Adaptable furniture at its best!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Oct 2, 2023
This Lesser-Known Site Lets You Customize IKEA Furniture on a Budget
Style
Absolutely no DIY-ing needed.
Blair Donovan
Oct 2, 2023
The Last Thing You Should Do with an Empty Tuna Can Before Recycling It
Living
It's a free Halloween decor hack.
Michelle Lau
Oct 2, 2023
The Aldi Storage Gem That You Can Use Anywhere (and Smells Amazing!)
Organize & Clean
You have to see how one shopper reused hers.
Quinn Fish
Oct 2, 2023
20 Rustic Bedrooms We Just Want to Curl Up in Right Now
Grab a blanket—and get inspired with these super cozy designs.
Sarah Lyon
Oct 2, 2023
The One Moving Task to Never Skip — Even if You're in a Hurry
Real Estate
It saves so much time in the long run.
Sofia Rivera
Oct 2, 2023
10 Brilliant Apartment Renovation Ideas from Real Homes
Tours
Explore 10 apartment renovations and rental refreshes with brilliant ideas that will elevate your living space.
Christin Perry
Oct 2, 2023
This "Last-Things-First" Method Helps Me Stay On Top of Cleaning
Organize & Clean
It makes completing the cycle much less painful.
Meg Asby
Oct 2, 2023
Costco’s New 2-Piece Bakeware Set Is a Steal for Under $20
It comes in 2 colors.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 1, 2023
This 1902 House Is Full of Horrors, Including a Creepy Crawl Space
There’s also a vintage dental chair and a skull.
Inigo Del Castillo
Oct 1, 2023
This Is a Real Estate Pro’s Favorite Section of Costco
Real Estate
For home staging tricks.
Jennifer Billock
Oct 1, 2023
This 3D Floral Art DIY Looks So Much More Expensive Than It Is
“I’d need multiple for every season.”
Inigo Del Castillo
Oct 1, 2023
An Easy Hack Makes The Home Depot’s Halloween Dogs Look Like Your Pet
All you’ll need is a little bit of paint to DIY it at home.
Arielle Tschinkel
Oct 1, 2023
This Is the Shopping Site Your Trendy Friends Will Be Talking About
Style
All the coolest brands in one shoppable site.
Danielle Blundell
Oct 1, 2023
This DIY Halloween Advent Calendar Uses Dollar-Store Finds
The end result is equal parts cool, chic, cute, and the perfect level of creepiness to suit the season.
Arielle Tschinkel
Oct 1, 2023
The One Time I Break My Mom's Household Rule
Organize & Clean
It actually makes cleaning up more efficient.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 1, 2023
See How a Home Stager Turned a Cluttered Kid’s Room into a Clean Slate
Real Estate
“It’s not about perfection, it’s about making it look its best.”
Kristen Finello
Oct 1, 2023