Before: Kitchen with yellow walls
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.
Sep 11, 2026
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!
Sep 10, 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.
Sep 11, 2026
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.
Sep 11, 2026
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.
Sep 11, 2026
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.
Sep 11, 2026
A Designer Fixed My Narrow Living Room — Now It Feels 3x Bigger
Honestly, some of the tips felt risky — until I saw them in action.
Sep 11, 2026
7 Things Everyone Needs to Get Rid Of After 75
Here’s what my dad downsized after 30 years of living in his house.
Sep 11, 2026
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.
Sep 11, 2026