A 100-Year-Old Spanish Bungalow Has Beautiful Bones and Awesome Arches
There are original barrel ceilings, hand-done textured plaster and a giant arch window, arch bookcases, arch doorways, and a fireplace.
Dec 11, 2020
8 Things in Your House You're Probably Calling by the Wrong Name
Can you properly define your floors and ceilings?
Dec 11, 2020
Melissa Joan Hart Loves this Holiday Movie Just as Much as You Do
Her current reading list is also pretty great!
Dec 11, 2020
Peek Inside This Immaculate $100K Dollhouse for Sale
Jimmy Landers creates dollhouses that are so detailed, each work takes him months, if not years, to finish. In fact, one of his most-prized miniatures, called The Sahlberg, took him two years to complete.
Dec 11, 2020
A Charming 99-Year-Old Craftsman Bungalow Has Been Beautifully Restored
Christian Doble and Alicia Gbur have spent the past seven years updating their coastal-inspired Craftsman house.
Dec 11, 2020
6 Words You Won’t Know Until You Buy a House—and What They Mean
Have you heard of these financial terms?
Dec 11, 2020
A 375-Square-Foot Studio's Organized Thanks to a Variety of Storage Solutions
Patrick was able to approach the design of this small space with creative solutions that maximize its functionality, efficiency, and style... without losing his rental deposit.
Dec 9, 2020
Before and After: A Destined-for-the-Dump Vintage Hutch Gets Respectful Refresh
This cabinet was going to be trashed until one DIYer turned it into a treasure.
Dec 10, 2020
The 11 Best Small Space Design Ideas We Saw This Year
The short list of moves worth trying in your tiny home!
Dec 10, 2020
This Vibrant Victorian Fixer-Upper in Kentucky Is on the Market for $139,000
PROPERTY CRUSH
Care to take on a project?
Dec 10, 2020
Here’s How Pantone’s Colors of the Year Could Look in Your Living Room
Seeing swatches of Ultimate Gray and Illuminating just isn't enough!
Dec 10, 2020
I Found *the* Ultimate Gift for All the Coffee Lovers on My List—and It’s Under $30!
Shopping
There's nothing better than the gift of great coffee.
Dec 10, 2020
11 Tools to Give Someone Who’s Moving Into Their First Apartment
Pros say everyone needs these picks.
Dec 10, 2020
An Australian Photographer Embraces Her House's 1975 Retro Roots
Built in 1975, it features incredible wallpapers, wooden feature walls, curved corners, modern floral artwork, and neon signs.
Dec 10, 2020
Apartment Therapy Made Holiday Zoom Backgrounds So You Can Pretend You Decorated
If you’re staring down a December calendar filled with virtual-only social events, and therefore hoping to upgrade the holiday decor within the confines of your computer camera’s view, we hear you.
Dec 8, 2020
I Upgraded My Sheets and Started Sleeping Better Than I Have All Year
Here's why doctors say it works.
Dec 10, 2020
4 Ways to Keep Your Kids' Messes Out of Sight, According to Home Stagers
It's OK to store toys in every room.
Dec 10, 2020
Before and After: A Glamorous and Dramatic Redo for This Plain Powder Room
The results are stunning.
Dec 9, 2020
The 3 Things That Made Me Want to Sell My House During the Pandemic
I never thought I'd put my home on the market, but COVID made me fall out of love with it.
Dec 9, 2020
The Best Places to Donate All Your Unwanted Items
Your local animal shelter wants your old towels.
Dec 9, 2020
3 Plant Trends That Will Be Popular in 2021, According to Bloomscape
Bloomscape's resident Plant Mom shares her top 2021 plant predictions.
Dec 9, 2020
The Genius Gift That Actually Lets You Do Jigsaw Puzzles in Small Apartments
Now I can do puzzles wherever and whenever I want. A pandemic miracle!
Dec 9, 2020
The One Apartment Fee You Probably Don't Need to Pay
Here's how to get it waived.
Dec 9, 2020
This Railroad Apartment Has Over 11 Different Paint Colors
Sound musician, artist, teacher and meditation leader Jackie Cantwell is an absolute expert in making small spaces stunning. And she has a meditation space in her rental she calls the "Rip Room."
Dec 9, 2020
This Is Pantone’s 2021 Color of the Year
We think this year's choice will surprise and delight you.
Dec 9, 2020
The 15 Best Living Room Design Ideas We Saw This Year
From renters, homeowners, and pro decorators alike!
Dec 9, 2020
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We Gave a DIYer $50 to Turn a Utility Cart Into a Festive Holiday Bar Cart — Here’s What Happened
Our home projects editor Megan loves a good DIY, and she loves a good challenge. So Megan has asked some of the most clever DIYers if they’re up for making over some everyday object on a budget. We call it Megan’s Mystery Makeover! For this edition, Megan’s making things festive for the holidays. Will today’s DIYer be up for the challenge?
Dec 9, 2020
A 495-Square-Foot Studio Is Easily Rearranged Thanks to Smart Furniture Choices
Farida Talaat filled her studio with lightweight furniture so she can change the layout often, like Tetris.
Dec 9, 2020
7 Tips for Spending the Holidays Alone, From Someone Who Does It Every Year
You can still make your space festive, even if you're the only one who sees it.
Dec 9, 2020
I Started Steeping My Coffee With Tea Bags and I'm Never Going Back
These single-use, compostable bags make it so easy.
Dec 9, 2020
This Already Adorable Home Has the Cutest Holiday Decor Details
This home is cheery year round!
Dec 9, 2020
Before and After: A Weed-Filled Corner Becomes a Dreamy Patio Hangout for $1,400
This patio is a smart transformation for an unused space.
Dec 8, 2020
3 Shows to Watch Once You’ve Finished “The Queen’s Gambit”
Whether you watched "The Queen’s Gambit" for the compelling, genius protagonist full of ambition or for the detailed period production design (or both!), here are three dramas that might be worth checking out.
Dec 8, 2020
The 5 Things You Should Be Doing Now If You Want to Be a Homeowner in 2021
Deposit any financial gifts ASAP.
Dec 8, 2020
A Cool, Colorful Berlin Rental Apartment Is a Jewelry Designer's Home & Studio
Alina Abegg's rental apartment's decor style is eclectic, playful, and colorful—just like her jewelry.
Dec 8, 2020
The Viral Home Depot Skeleton is 2020’s Hottest Holiday Trend
NEWS
Some creative buyers have been including the 12-foot-tall figurine as part of the rest of their holiday decor.
Dec 8, 2020
The Must-Have Painting Tools Landlords Swear By
These pros do a lot of touch-ups.
Dec 8, 2020
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3 Cute Themes for a Date Night at Home
As the weather cools down and we’re hunkering down, there’s a silver lining to this season: cozy date nights in. With a little planning, you can create an experience that’s as good or even better than a night out. Pour a fancy cocktail, put on some music, and enjoy!Many great dates start with great drinks, so start out by getting your home bar in order with all the right ingredients for treating yourself.
Dec 8, 2020
This Is Apartment Therapy’s 2021 Pattern of the Year
It's all about nature next year!
Dec 8, 2020
A 500-Square-Foot Chicago Apartment Features All Kinds of Rental-Improving Ideas
Kelsey has spent the last three years collecting things so that her small space can naturally feel cozy, especially in the Chicago winters.
Dec 8, 2020
5 Things That Are Okay To Regift—And 5 Things You Never Should
According to etiquette experts.
Dec 8, 2020
Rachael Ray Is Skipping the Christmas Tree This Year But Her Home Still Looks So Festive
Ray highlights how she went all out to decorate their home for the holiday season.
Dec 7, 2020
Before and After: A Dated Desk Is Transformed into a Functional Kitchen Island
It looks totally unrecognizable now.
Dec 7, 2020
What to Read Next, Based On Your Enneagram Type
Achievers, Peacemakers, Loyalists: There’s something for everyone.
Dec 7, 2020
The First Thing You Should Do with a New Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
You might be using your Mr. Clean Magic Eraser wrong. Here's the first thing you should be doing.
Dec 7, 2020
33 Awesome Housewarming Gift Ideas That Beat a Bottle of Wine
Moving to a new place is exciting, stressful, and very much worthy of celebrating.
Nov 2, 2020