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3 Ways to Arrange Plants in Any Size Bedroom

Houseplants make any room a little warmer and more visually interesting, but we especially love them in the bedroom. Plants can help create a healthier sleep environment by generating oxygen and repelling bugs, and is there a better sight first thing in the morning than lush leaves sparkling in the sun? Whether you’re working with a little space or a lot, we came up with three styling ideas to make your bedroom greener — and the plants to pair with them.

Creative Studio

Nov 20, 2020

6 Simple Steps to Make Your Dishwasher Work Harder

now that everyone’s eating at home so much more frequently, conquering those mountains of dishes—even with the help of a dedicated appliance—can get a little tedious. Take these simple steps to make your appliance work harder.

Ashley Abramson

Nov 20, 2020

Ariana Grande Is Launching An Animal Rescue in Los Angeles

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Applications are already open for those looking to add a furry friend to their families.

Arielle Tschinkel

Nov 20, 2020

Plaster & Brick Walls Are Just One Stunning Detail in a New Orleans Cottage

Filled with crumbling brick walls, an eclectic array of furnishings, and lots of character, the creative couple's home is not only one-of-a-kind, but steeped in history, too.

Jacqueline Marque

Nov 20, 2020

How to Say No to Anything That Makes You Uncomfortable This Holiday Season

If you’re heading into this season knowing you and some (or all) of your loved ones have different perspectives on the pandemic, uncomfortable situations may arise.

Megan O'Brien

Nov 19, 2020

4 Common Money Questions Financial Experts Get Asked All the Time

Yes, there is a point to having savings.

Sara Li

Nov 20, 2020

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This Is By Far Our Favorite Way to Personalize a Kitchen

The most functional room in the house, the kitchen can be an uninspiring place for design: Especially if you’re living with a rental kitchen, it might be the one spot you feel unable to really make your own. But there’s an easy way to instantly brighten up this workhorse room, and it works anywhere: a mini garden. It’s no surprise that plants make a space happier. In the kitchen, they do even more than that.

Creative Studio

Nov 20, 2020

Florida Rooms, Hall Trees, and Other Southern Home Terms You Might Not Know

Ever heard of a joggling board?

Marshall Bright

Nov 20, 2020

You Don’t Have to Start a Journaling Habit to Give Yourself the Gift of Memories

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Even if not for posterity, recording the details of your life in this context has value for you, right now.

Shifrah Combiths

Nov 20, 2020

A Rental's Pink Paint Job & Gold Fixtures Are Giving 'Millennial Luxury' Vibes

Crystal Reed and her husband created a relaxed atmosphere with bohemian decor but also included a dash of millennial luxury with pink and gold decor on the walls and fixtures.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Nov 20, 2020

6 Reasons Scandinavian Homes Are Always Clean

We're itching to know what design lovers are doing differently on that side of the globe to make their homes appear so perfect.

Caroline Biggs

Nov 10, 2020

6 Cozy Basements on Airbnb To Help You Design Your Own Winter Retreat

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If you’re looking for a cellar—er, I mean—stellar place to have a staycation, or inspiration for your own basement design, there are plenty to browse on Airbnb.

Inigo Del Castillo

Nov 19, 2020

Yes, Cleaning Content Has Taken Over Your TikTok—And Here’s Why

As of October, there were close to 4 billion uses of the hashtag “#cleaning,” with “#cleanup,” “#cleaninghack,” and “#cleanthatup” trailing closely behind with a few hundred million tags each.

Ashley Abramson

Nov 19, 2020

Before and After: From Cramped Laundry Room to Super-Functional Entryway

This space was an inefficient laundry room—but reimagined as an entryway, it's beyond functional.

Megan Baker Detloff

Nov 19, 2020

12 Ornaments That Perfectly Sum Up 2020

Make you smile style for your tree!

Alyssa Longobucco

Nov 19, 2020

I Won the Battle Against Cat Clutter in Every Room With These $13 Baskets

In fact, I think my cats love them as much as I do.

Ella Cerón

Nov 19, 2020

You Need to Peek Inside This Houston Loft for Sale

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Each bedroom has its own bathroom.

Madeline Bilis

Nov 19, 2020

One Thing You Can Clean to Make Your Relaxing Nights In More Enjoyable

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Even if there are fewer events to attend and fewer gifts to buy this holiday season, I know we could all get behind the idea of enjoying a relaxing night in.

Taryn Williford

Nov 19, 2020

This Interior Designer's Blank Rental Was Decorated Beautifully on a Budget

Budget was a challenge when Samantha Stein first started her interior design business. She had to search through Craigslist, Facebook Marketplaces, estate sales, garage sales to furnish her rental home.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Nov 19, 2020

How to Prep Your Home for a Dog, According to a Celeb-Favorite Shelter

Start your life together off on the right paw.

Nicoletta Richardson

Nov 19, 2020

I decided to give it a shot, and it turned out to be a lifesaver.

Lydia Mack

Nov 13, 2020

These Renters Had to Get Creative to Furnish Their Apartment

This nurse and her husband furnished an entire apartment with Craigslist and other online finds when no stores were open during early quarantine.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Nov 19, 2020

This $4 Grocery Store Cleaner is Reddit’s Favorite Alternative to Bar Keeper’s Friend

If they both work impeccably on multiple household surfaces, what’s the primary difference between the two cleaners? The ingredients!

Ashley Abramson

Nov 19, 2020

This One Habit is the Key to Destressing When You Live With Other People

We asked 14 people, and most agreed on how they're coping with being home all the time.

De Elizabeth

Nov 19, 2020

105 of the Cutest Pets from Apartment Therapy’s House Tours

For Family Month, I wanted to round up a ton of adorable pets from our house tours. That's it... that's the entire premise of the post.

Adrienne Breaux

Nov 18, 2020

This Company Will Send a Cutout of You To Your Family’s Holiday Dinner

This will definitely liven your family’s spirits.

Olivia Harvey

Nov 18, 2020

5 Thanksgiving Foods You Should Never Feed Your Pets

Yes, even turkey can pose a problem.

Sassafras Patterdale

Nov 18, 2020

Before and After: A Lively Under-$140 Refresh for a Dated, Dingy Bathroom

A cave-like space becomes bright and welcoming.

Melissa Epifano

Nov 18, 2020

14 Surprising, Useful Things Doctors Keep In Their Personal First-Aid Kits

From superglue to stickers.

Kara Nesvig

Nov 18, 2020

Blobs, Waves, and Squiggles: Curvy Decor Is Everywhere Right Now

And here's where to get it.

Daniela Araya

Nov 18, 2020

9 Stylish IKEA Hacks Your Cat Will Love

As a proud parent of a cat, a pup, and a lot of plants, I’m a firm believer that family also includes our adorable pets. And family members deserve beautiful and functional surroundings.You might have already upgraded your own spaces with IKEA hacks for your bathroom, tiny kitchen, and closets, but if you haven’t given your cats their own IKEA hacks then it’s time to change that. After all, your cats can appreciate a good IKEA hack just as much as the next human.

Erin Johnson

Nov 18, 2020

Why You Shouldn't Use Clear Bottles When Decanting Bathroom Products

When it comes to bathroom, kitchen, and skincare products, clear bottles aren't such a great idea—especially if the bottles they come in originally are opaque.

Olivia Muenter

Nov 18, 2020

Netflix’s "Mr. Christmas" Turned This Backyard Into a Holiday Light Show

Yes, he really is called Mr. Christmas.

Nicoletta Richardson

Nov 18, 2020

This Everyday Object Is the Most Useful Gift I’ve Ever Received

It's a perfect gift for a new renter or homeowner.

Madeline Bilis

Nov 18, 2020

This Money Expert Learned the Benefits of Pet Insurance the Hard Way

Aka through a $14,000 emergency.

Sara Li

Nov 18, 2020

This Home Shows How to Add Color and Pattern to a Rental With Textiles

Erin Blank is an ethical, sustainable designer of her own label, and the Brooklyn home she shares with her husband is colorful and patterned thanks to lots of handmade textiles!

Erin Derby

Nov 18, 2020

6 Things Our Real Estate Editor Didn’t Expect to Learn in a Homebuyer Class

There's a lot to know about mortgage loans, closing costs, escrow, and all that jazz.

Madeline Bilis

Nov 18, 2020

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Rethinking Your WFH Setup? Consider These 5 Tips from a Pro First

If you’d initially planned on working from home for just a few weeks, then maybe a few months, and now. . .well, for much longer, chances are your WFH setup is a little ad hoc. But, take comfort in the fact that you’re definitely not alone. Interior designers and decorators have seen a huge surge in requests for home office space upgrades this year and, for lots of us, a solid WFH setup has transitioned from a “nice to have” space to an absolutely essential one.

Tim Minerd

Nov 18, 2020

A Mom and Her Teenage Daughter Share a 112-Square-Foot Vintage RV Camper Van

This 1985 Dodge van still had the original 1980s fake wood paneling and red velour upholstery everywhere when Evelyn and her daughter bought this home-on-wheels to remodel!

Adrienne Breaux

Nov 17, 2020

8 White Christmas Tree Ideas to Make Your Home a Winter Wonderland

Is it a flash in the pan or a legit trend?

Danielle Blundell

Nov 18, 2020

6 Ways to Create a Garland Mantel In Your Kitchen, No Fireplace Needed

Brooklyn Decker is a big fan.

Olivia Harvey

Nov 17, 2020

Before and After: A $25 Damaged Dresser Gets a Redo with Million-Dollar Style

Some painstaking DIY transformed it from junk to jewel.

Megan Baker Detloff

Nov 17, 2020

5 Easy Things You Should Take Care of One Month Before Selling Your House

Mind your lightbulbs.

Terri Williams

Nov 17, 2020

This Rental Has Rustic Brick, Vintage Finds, Tons of Plants, and One Cute Cat

The unit’s arched windows, exposed beams, and rustic brick are charming, and the building’s location can't be beat—just steps away from art galleries, cozy cafes, and the nation’s oldest residential street.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Nov 17, 2020

Shutterstock’s Color Trends Report Predicts That This Metallic Color Will Be Everywhere in 2021

Plus, two other hues that you can expect to see a lot of in the near future.

Abigail Abesamis Demarest

Nov 17, 2020

A Plethora of Plants (and Custom Murphy Bed) Makes This 280-Square-Foot NYC Studio Feel Refreshingly Big

This teeny studio apartment feels like a small indoor jungle where everything fits together well.

Chinasa Cooper

Nov 17, 2020

If You're Not Ready to Put Up Holiday Decor, Use These Zoom Backgrounds

The low-lift way to dress your space.