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Danielle Blundell Living room with a tan Article sofa and gallery wall

Yes, Sofa Toppers Are a Thing — and They’re Genius

The living room textile you never knew you needed!

Danielle Blundell

May 22, 2026

A Dark Kitchen Got a Bright, Neutral Makeover — It’s Anything but Boring!

Even rooms with tall ceilings and large windows can feel dark if the color palette isn’t lending itself to an airy vibe. Pamela Stewart’s kitchen looked “dated, dark, and dreary” — despite the 9-foot ceilings and amazing views of the Arizona landscape. While the walls were white, the floors, cabinets, and countertops were all shades of brown, which made the space feel darker than it actually was.

LJ Smelker

yesterday

So Long, Subway Tiles — Pixel Tile Mosaics Are Taking Over Social Feeds (See Why!)

I can’t wait to try this look in my own home.

Emma Dangel

yesterday

This New IKEA Cabinet Gives Instant Antique Family Heirloom Vibes

It will make your space instantly more stylish, too.

Olivia Harvey

yesterday

We Tested (and Rated!) All the Sofas at Wayfair

Starting at $340!

Alicia Kort

yesterday

My Husband’s Quirky Dinner Habit Is Actually the Smartest Productivity Tool

Quirky marriage discovery alert: After years of being together, I noticed that my husband has a unique way of eating dinner. He always eats his veggies first, but not because he particularly enjoys them. It’s quite the opposite. To him, veggies are something to be endured in the name of good health rather than actually enjoyed. So when his meal hits the table, he immediately eats whatever vegetables are on his plate as quickly as possible.

Cheryl Fenton

yesterday

6 Home Trends Designers Are Quietly Retiring (and You Should, Too!)

It’s time to say goodbye to these trends that once were all the rage.

Sarah Lyon

yesterday

More People Need to Be Talking About How This $35 IKEA Find Completely Transforms Backyards

There are so many colors and textures to choose from!

Cullen Ormond

yesterday

I Replaced My Bulky Shoe Rack with This Slim IKEA Cabinet (It Holds Up to 12 Pairs!)

Its design is so functional.

L. Daniela Alvarez

yesterday

A Kitchen Got a Full Makeover with No Renovations — Just 3 Paint Colors

There’s no better test for determining whether you really love your home than suddenly having to spend all your time there. Rebecca Bishop started rethinking her decor when this exact scenario happened. Rebecca Bishop and her husband’s 109-year-old house had been updated several times over the years, with the last update coming to the kitchen in the 1990s. “We needed something new to look at,” Rebecca says.

Megan Baker Detloff

2 days ago

The 16 Best Places to Shop for Affordable Rugs

A rug has the power to completely transform a room. Here's where to buy them!

Arlyn Hernandez

Apr 24, 2026

I’m Taking Notes from This House on How to Achieve the “Soft Architecture” Look

If you want to make your home cozier, you’ve got to check this out.

Cullen Ormond

2 days ago

I Have a Leg Injury, and This Extendable Spin Scrubber Has Been a Lifesaver

It looks so sleek, too!

Morgan Pryor

2 days ago

This Tiny $9 Detail Makes Ordinary Door Hinges Look Like Jewelry

It’s likely the tiniest decor I’ll ever buy — but it makes a huge impact.

Olivia Harvey

2 days ago

10 Storage Solutions Everyone Needs in Their Kitchen

Even if you declutter your kitchen thoroughly, it’s important to implement systems to keep it organized, and that includes having designated spaces — and containers — for items to go in. Below, we gathered the very best storage solutions (as featured in Apartment Therapy’s 2026 Organization Awards!) for every spot of your kitchen — from the fridge to the cabinets to the pantry — so your tidy kitchen stays neat and organized.

Stephanie Nguyen

2 days ago

This Interactive Map Predicts Peak Fall Foliage in Your Area for 2026

I grew up in southern California, where the weather is fairly consistent, so when I moved to New York I basically stepped into a new world with four distinct seasons. Now I can easily travel an hour or two out of the city and go on a hike where I’m surrounded by lush trees in beautiful colors in the fall. But when the leaves change colors, they do it fast — so it helps to keep tabs on when your area’s trees will be looking their most autumnal.

Cassidy Dawn Graves

2 days ago

A Designer Fixed My Narrow Living Room — Now It Feels 3x Bigger

Honestly, some of the tips felt risky — until you saw them in action.

Heather Bien

2 days ago

7 Things Everyone Needs to Get Rid Of After 75

Here’s what my dad downsized after 30 years of living in his house.

Laura Wheatman Hill

2 days ago

4 Paint Colors Took This Kitchen from Blah to Anything But Boring

We love color. Love it! But sometimes moving into a new place means you’re working with colors you’re not wild about — like, say, the lime green and black tile in Lissi Walker’s kitchen in Leicestershire, UK.Although the size and layout of the kitchen were on point, the design wasn’t exactly Lissi’s taste. Aside from the checkered tile, the kitchen also had blah beige floors and orangey wood cabinets.

Megan Baker Detloff

2 days ago

11 Adorable Gifts from Etsy Every Obsessed Pet Parent Needs

From personalized water bowls to beaded treat pouches.

Katie Maguire

3 days ago

Her Neighbor Helped Make This Bathroom Feel Like Hers Again

There’s something so special about a neighbor-to-neighbor bond. Neighbors are like a nearby safety net — watering each other’s plants, checking in when the power goes out, or shoveling each other’s walkways in winter. Or, for Holly Saulie-Rohman, giving her neighbor Jackie a ride whenever she needs one. “We support each other in all the neighborly ways,” Holly shares. But the neighbors’ bond goes beyond helping with admin tasks.

LJ Smelker

3 days ago

These Delicate Aldi Glass Pumpkins Look So Expensive (but They're $20!)

It’s so beautiful, you’ll leave it out way beyond Thanksgiving.

Olivia Harvey

3 days ago

The Perfect Moving Tip I Learned from My 12 Moves in 20 Years

In the span of 20 years, I’ve moved 12 times, which has made me an accidental expert on the subject. But ironically, my best moving tip doesn’t have anything to do with packing glasses efficiently or anything like that. My most recent move this past June led me to the smartest trick I wish I’d discovered sooner: packing a bag as if I were going on a two-week vacation and keeping it on hand after my move.My June move was more complicated than past ones for a few reasons.

Mackenzie Schieck

3 days ago

A Forgotten Craftsman Guest Room Became the Most Useful Space in the House

House of Hackney wallpaper, built-ins, and vibrant paint — what’s not to love?

Sarah Lyon

3 days ago

She Filled This Brooklyn Brownstone With Art, Heirlooms, and Timeless Style

Original architectural details, meaningful collections, and richly layered rooms make this historic Brooklyn home feel as personal as it is beautiful.

Adrienne Breaux

3 days ago

IKEA Just Quietly Released a New Sleeper Version of This Best-Selling Sofa

The ever-stylish SÖDERHAMN is now finally available as a sleeper sofa, and I can’t wait to test it out.

Emma Dangel

3 days ago

I’ll Never Put My Paper Towel Holder on the Counter Again After Seeing This Hack

I use paper towels every day. They come in handy so often, I try to keep a roll practically in every room. However, I don’t always have a good place to keep them, which means paper towels tend to occupy more counter space in my house than they should. It doesn’t have to be this way. It turns out that I just need the power of vertical storage and $9 to keep my paper towels off the counters and free up the space for good.

Cassidy Dawn Graves

3 days ago

I Finally Found a TV That Works in My Too-Bright Living Room

I love a movie night at home, but I love a movie day even more — a Saturday or Sunday afternoon spent in my apartment, in front of my television, lazing the day away. Unfortunately, because my living room is one of the brightest rooms in my house (with three windows across two walls), movie days can be harder to pull off because of the glare of the sun on my television screen.

Lizzy Francis

3 days ago

I Put My Grandma’s Fridge Organizing Rule to the Test, and Now I’ll Always Use It

My fridge has never looked so clean.

Sophie Hirsh

3 days ago

This Kitchen Barely Functioned — 2 Budget DIYs Made It Actually Work

Sometimes a renovation isn’t a choice—it’s a total necessity. That was the case for DIYer Johanna Beach of At Home with Howie and her current Chicago rental kitchen, if you could even call it that.When she first moved in, the space (which is just inside the entrance of her apartment) had a fridge, a sink, a stove, and some sad, small shelving, but no counters and zero cabinets. “It was… not workable,” says Johanna.

Danielle Blundell

Oct 13, 2020

Stop Bleaching Your White Sheets — This All-Natural Trick Gets Them Whiter

I couldn't believe my eyes.

Shifrah Combiths

Sep 9, 2026

You’d Never Know This Color-Drenched Bedroom Used to Be a Living Room

It’s easy to look at a room and design it as it was intended: a kitchen as a kitchen, a bathroom as a bathroom, an office as an office. It’s a lot gutsier to look at a room and envision something else entirely — but that’s a risk that can bring lots of rewards.Conor McFarland saw potential in the living room of this 1880s house to be something more.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 9, 2026

11 Vintage-Inspired Finds from T.J. Maxx, Starting at $12

Get ready for compliments.

Megan Gray

Sep 9, 2026

This $17 Art Deco-Inspired Find Instantly Organized My Bathroom (It’s on Sale!)

It’s so pretty.

Megan Gray

Sep 9, 2026

My Mom Bought 4 of Walmart’s Absolutely Huge 5-Wick Candles (for Only $37 Each!)

Each weighs over five pounds!

Cullen Ormond

Sep 9, 2026

The Warm, Charming $13 HomeGoods Find I Tell Everyone to Buy

Designer look-alikes incoming!

Heather Bien

Sep 9, 2026

Costco Is Selling a Smokeless Fire Pit That Doubles as a Heater for a Steal

I grew up in southern California, where beach bonfires were a regular occurrence — and anytime I find myself around a small outdoor fire pit in my friend’s Brooklyn backyard, that magic glow of warmth and nostalgia comes right back to me. I’d like to have a fire pit of my own one day, especially with how cold last winter was, and this customizable smokeless fire pit by SharkNinja looks like a great choice — and you can get it for $100 cheaper at Costco right now.

Cassidy Dawn Graves

Sep 9, 2026

This Budget-Friendly Lightweight Comforter Is Like Sleeping Under a Cloud (It’s Warm, But Not Too Hot!)

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No night sweats, thanks to this comforter!

Alicia Kort

Sep 9, 2026

A Blank Barcelona Rental Got the Warm, Collected Look of a Home Built Over Time

After 18 months of the renter thoughtfully collecting furniture, vintage finds, art, and objects, this 500-square-foot space became a warm, personal home filled with character.

Adrienne Breaux

Sep 9, 2026

I Put a Glass Pitcher in My Bathroom, and It’s the Chicest Storage Trick

I stole this hack from my hairdresser.

Pallavi Mehra

Sep 9, 2026

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The Free Tool That Preps You for Exams — and Your First Job Interview

Studying isn’t only about acing Friday’s econ test. It’s also about figuring out how you process information to better understand and retain it. That’s a lifelong skill — and it’s not one-size-fits-all.Luckily, Student Spaces in Acrobat isn’t a one-size-fits-all platform. Developed with students, for students, Student Spaces is a free AI-powered study hub designed to make studying faster, easier, and more tailored to the way that you learn.

Courtney Balestier

Sep 9, 2026

A Son Redid His Parents’ Powder Room in Blue and Gold — for Just $323

Sometimes all a space needs is a few small tweaks to pull it out of a rut. Case in point? A beige (very beige) bathroom in Desola Balogun’s parents’ home, which was majorly transformed thanks to a few of his fresh new additions.Desola spent an extended stay and wanted to do something for them.

Melissa Epifano

Sep 9, 2026

I Tried 4 Methods for Removing Ketchup Stains, and There Was a Clear Winner

The results were unbelievable!

Barbara Bellesi Zito

Sep 8, 2026

A Wall of Cabinets Did More Than Add Storage to This Living Room

In today’s world of technology, it’s not uncommon to find your next living situation on social media. As a New York transplant, I’ve heard stories from friends who have found apartments on TikTok or who have stumbled upon a group needing another roommate on Instagram.

LJ Smelker

Sep 8, 2026

Our Ultimate Guide to the Best Extended Labor Day Home Deals (There Are Over 100!)

Savings up to 85% off!

Megan Gray

Sep 8, 2026

These 2 Exterior Colors Are Dating Your Home, According to a New Study

It’s a bit controversial.

Zee Krstic

Sep 8, 2026

The Buttery-Soft, Oprah-Approved Cooling Sheets I Love

The thousands of five-star reviews are well-earned.