Wooden staircase railing with white spindles on polished hardwood floor, colorful rug in foreground.
This $300 DIY Completely Modernized a Dated Staircase
There was no paint required for this simple update.
Apr 22, 2026
I Finally Found a Small-Space Hamper for My Bathroom
It makes my life so much easier.
Apr 22, 2026
The Chic Micro Marble Lamp That’s All Over Instagram Right Now
The marble design screams quiet luxury.
Apr 22, 2026
I Painted My Bathroom This Underrated Color on a Midnight Whim
Now, I get the hype!
Apr 22, 2026
This Colorful Striped Bedding Makes Plain White Sheets Look So Boring
I put it to the test in my own home.
Apr 22, 2026
A Designer Painted Walls (and the Fridge!) to Save This “Stale” Rental Studio
From a vibrant yellow bathroom to a kitchen featuring a hand-painted fridge, Grace Hurley uses her architectural background to prove that bold color and thrifted finds are the ultimate cure for a stale and boring studio apartment.
Apr 22, 2026
See How Leanne Ford's "Minimal" Curtain Hack Transformed My Kitchen
I always love a quick and easy DIY, and I’m also an avid collector of vintage textiles — so when I saw Leanne Ford’s “minimal effort” curtain hack a few weeks ago, I knew I had to try it. Ford says that with a few hooks, twine, and vintage lace she can create the easiest and chicest makeshift curtain in just a few minutes. Sign me up!
Apr 22, 2026
These 3 Finds Nail the “Ralph Lauren” Equestrian Aesthetic for Less
This trend is only getting better with time.
Apr 22, 2026
13 Finds That’ll Have You Ditching Single-Use Paper and Plastic for Good
Going green is easier than you think!
Apr 22, 2026
I Tried 3 Ways to Clean My Outdoor Rug, and the Winner Required Zero Scrubbing
I can’t believe how quick and easy it was.
Apr 22, 2026
A Run-Down Guest Bedroom Turned into a Dark, Decadent Retreat
It's hard to believe it's still the same space.
Apr 22, 2026
20 Clever (and Stylish!) Storage Solutions for Kids’ Rooms
Finding practical yet attractive storage solutions and organizational ideas for kids’ rooms can feel like an uphill battle. This is especially the case if you’re trying to avoid major installations and custom work. However, there are plenty of brilliant kids’ room storage ideas out there on social media — and from Apartment Therapy readers — that will help you streamline toys, clothes, shoes, books, and other clutter with ease and style.
Apr 22, 2026
5 Tabletop Trends Quietly Replacing Your Basic Dinnerware
Freshen up for the spring and beyond.
Apr 21, 2026
This Tiny Kitchen is So Spacious Without a Layout Change
With colorful interior cabinets, fun tile flooring, and new appliances, it feels like a whole new kitchen.
Apr 21, 2026
This Cluttered Entryway Got a Dreamy Orange Makeover for Just $350
One intrepid DIYer gave her father-in-law the gift of a gorgeous and functional entryway.
Apr 21, 2026
This Compact Workout Equipment Set Is Perfect for My Small Apartment (and Actually Stylish)
I’ve never wanted to work out more.
Apr 21, 2026
This Luxury Bathroom Feature Turned Into a Nightmare
It looks so good, but it’s impossible to maintain.
Apr 21, 2026
I Stayed in Vrbo’s Award-Winning Desert Geodome — And It Was a Design Dream
After three nights there, I get the hype.
Apr 21, 2026
This 500-Square-Foot Harlem Rental Uses Color to Create “Rooms” Without Walls
From a disco bathroom to a lavender kitchen and DIY leopard-print walls, Devin Downs transformed his plain rental with color, nostalgia, and personality — he calls it a “pop culture palace!”
Apr 21, 2026
9 Under-$20 IKEA Organizers That Are Perfect for Narrow Spaces
Leave no spot unorganized!
Apr 21, 2026
My Mom Told Me She Uses This Bathroom Gem Every Single Day (It’s So Luxe!)
And it's the perfect gift.
Apr 21, 2026
This $6 Organizer Transformed My Cluttered Kitchen Drawer
You can use it anywhere!
Apr 21, 2026
Blue Paint and an IKEA Hack Revived a “Neglected” Bedroom
The before paint color? Meh. The after? Marvelous.
Apr 21, 2026
My Bathroom Was Too Cramped for a Bulky Cabinet, but This $28 Find Is a Game-Changer
Plus, you can use it in any room.
Apr 20, 2026
This Boring Bedroom Got a Cozy $275 Upgrade — and It Changed Everything
This renter got tired of staring at a plain wall, so she DIYed it beautifully.
Apr 20, 2026
7 Genius Patio Ideas That Do So Much More Than Just Seating
The best part? Very little budget is needed — and no renos neccessary.
Apr 20, 2026
I Stopped Buying Souvenirs — I Get These “Whimsical” Finds for My Walls Instead
It always brings me back to one of the most important trips of my life.
Apr 20, 2026
I Stole My Mother-in-Law’s Smartest Kitchen Storage Idea (It’s Gorgeous!)
I’ll never look at tarnished silver the same way again.
Apr 20, 2026
This Warm 550-Square-Foot NYC Rental Studio Proves 7 Lamps Are Better Than Paint
Software engineer Madhav Vats and his girlfriend, Jiya Sultania, turned his generic NYC apartment into a calming amber-lit space using smart zoning, a mix of textures, and only renter-friendly updates!
Apr 20, 2026
The Design World’s Favorite Candle Is Finally Evolving (After Decades!)
It’s somehow even more elegant than before.
Apr 20, 2026
6 New Dollar Tree Storage Finds to Buy This Week
Don’t miss out on spring organizing.
Apr 20, 2026
Le Creuset's Newest Mini Fruit Cocotte Collection Is So Cute
The peach one is so cute.
Apr 20, 2026
The Same ’50s Home Exterior Looks Like an MCM Dream After an Exterior Paint Redo
It's such a sweet transformation.
Apr 20, 2026
A Floating Shelf DIY Turned a Dark Bedroom into a Boho Dream
A small, cramped bedroom gets a boho-minimalist makeover with space-maximizing tricks.
Apr 20, 2026
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The “Double Duty” Room Strategy Cubby’s Senior Editor Swears By
When you have a small space or a growing family — or both — every part of your home needs to work a bit harder. Katy Olson, Cubby’s Senior Editor, lives with her husband and two toddlers in a New York home where no one room serves just one purpose.“My kids are super close in age, which is amazing. They play together, share milestones, and basically have a built-in best friend,” she says.
Apr 20, 2026
A ’90s Beige Living Room Got a Cozy, Airy Black-and-White Redo
A smart paint job takes this once-boring fireplace front-and-center.
Apr 19, 2026
13 Ways to Turn Cramped Balconies Into Dreamy Retreats
Tip number 8 is genius!
Apr 19, 2026
I Used a Bedsheet as an Instant Coat Closet, and It’s the Smartest Storage Trick
It’s free, and your guests will love you for it.
Apr 19, 2026
I Asked Martha Stewart How to Make Grocery Store Flowers Look Gorgeous
Her answer was surprising — but makes total sense.
Apr 19, 2026
How to Get Rid of Gnats in the House
It comes down to two key things.
Apr 19, 2026
6 “Tacky” Home Trends Interior Designers Secretly Love
Welcome back, animal print!
Apr 19, 2026
The 8 Best Solid Acacia Furniture Finds at IKEA for Under $500
They’re built to last!
Apr 19, 2026
Dollar Tree Is Selling a “Cute Little” Bird Feeder for Only $5
It’s a must-get item for birders.
Apr 19, 2026
I’m Swapping Living Room Blinds for a Shower Curtain Rod (See Why!)
The result feels so fairy princess.
Apr 19, 2026
This “Wood Block” Organizing Trick Makes Following Routines Super Easy
It’s helped routines go so much smoother at home.
Apr 19, 2026
A Cluttered Laundry Zone Is Now Organized from Floating Shelves
It didn't take much to turn this dump spot into a more practical, usable space.
Apr 19, 2026