Best Bedside Water Carafes: Esque, Crate & Barrel, Canvas Home & 11 More
I’ve been rounding up these little luxuries for a number of years and have even been corrected (happily) that a “bedside carafe” MUST (in order to earn its name) have a glass attached to it. Agreed. So this is my biggest selection yet of the best options out there right now, from traditional to modern, from high to low. The one up top is my top pick this year, because the shape is unexpected but still elegant, and it’s totally affordable.
Jul 15, 2020
The Complete Guide to Using and Caring for Copper Pots
Copper pans are loved for being quick to warm and for their extremely even distribution of heat. They are often specifically called for in candy-making and other heat-sensitive recipes, but copper is useful for almost all your cooking, since the increased control and evenness of temperature makes everything easier. Although copper is one of the most expensive materials for pans, for those who love to cook copper pots and pans are worth the investment.
Jul 15, 2020
Look Inside: This 1960s A-Frame Boasts a Bright, Airy Living Room
It's a five-minute walk from the beach.
Jul 15, 2020
Music For Your Eyes: Beautifully Displayed Record Collections
Audiophiles love their records like bibliophiles love their books, and as anyone who has tried to fit a collection of either into a small space can attest it can take some creative finesse to make it work. In a quest to make space for my own record collection I did a bit of research and came up with these inspiring images of beautifully organized and displayed vinyl collections from our own tours and around the web. 1. A low console is a stylish option and just the right size for a single row.
Jul 15, 2020
An Instagrammer is Reviving Khokhloma, a Near-Extinct Folk Art
From Russia with love…gems, beads, pearls, and a complete and total explosion of color. These studded and sparkling plates, and their insanely intricate embellishment work, are the ultimate in bedazzling. These decorative plates are the handicraft of a Russian artist named Daria.
Jul 15, 2020
20 Ways to Hack, Tweak, Repurpose & Reimagine IKEA’s Trofast
Think you’re clever using IKEA’s Trofast to round up all your kids’ toys, do ya? Well, okay, it is perfect for that, but that’s so Trofast 1.0. You’ve got to expaaaaand your miiiiind. Think outside the biiiiiin. Like these folks, who show that mere toy storage is just the tip of the Trofast iceberg. Check out these 20 ways to use the use the Trofast. Some are true hacks and reimaginings, others minor tweaks and adjustments. Not familiar with Trofast?
Jul 15, 2020
Life at Home: Ways To Enjoy a Grown-Up “Snow Day” Anytime
During the first half of my life growing up in New York, snow days meant waking up early, gripping the radio in hope that my school’s name would be called out so I would get to spend the day playing in the snow with my friends.The second half of my life has been on the West Coast where snow and winter became foreign words. Until last year that is when I moved to the Pacific Northwest and entered the world of seasons once more.
Jul 15, 2020
5 Ways to Battle the “Not Enough Outlets” Problem
Old apartments have so much character, don’t they? The solid walls, the carefully crafted architectural details, the two power outlets in the whole place… yikes! If you’re loving your pre-war apartment, but hating having no place to plug in your hair dryer, check out if one of these five solutions can help.1. Install New OutletsYeah, this might not work for everybody—especially renters.
Jul 15, 2020
The Broke Person’s Guide to Decorating: The Cheapest, Chicest & Most Effective Tricks
Have hardly any money to spend on your home decor? Have NO money to spend on your decor? It might seem impossible to design a home that won’t end up looking like your budget was zero, but it is possible to get creative and design a home that still looks great despite your small (or non-existent) budget. Here are some of our favorite tips. Really work on designing your spaces to optimize each room’s flow and feeling.
Jul 15, 2020
The One Bathroom Storage Spot You’re Probably Overlooking
Taking advantage of this space will only set you back $10!
Jul 15, 2020
How To Really Enjoy a Day Off
A day off is a gift and in today’s hard-working world, a thing to be savored. For some of us, that means a recuperating and revitalizing opportunity — a day without any goals beyond recharging batteries. For others, the idea of an “extra” day to accomplish a home-based goal, whether crafting, cleaning, decorating or renovating is simply too good to let pass by.
Jul 15, 2020
Fresh Start: Small Closet Updates that Make a Big Difference
It’s easy to close the door to your closet and forget about what’s in there…until the next time you get changed or put on your coat. Here are a few simple ideas for upgrading your closets’ style and organization so that each look and rummage inside is enjoyable.Go uniform. The easiest way to make your closet look more orderly is to use single-color multiples.
Jul 15, 2020
Before & After: Upcycled, Vintage, Budget Office Makeover
BEFOREDreary home office gettin’ you down? Take a cue from one of the lovely ladies of Fig & Sage who, after realizing the paint color on the walls made the office ‘depressing and lifeless’ in winter, transformed the room into… AFTER… a soothing, lavender-hued oasis with a wood door tabletop (salvaged from her basement), IKEA shelves and desk legs, two West Elm Parsons desks (scored for $15 each at an overstock warehouse), and neat, colorful organization.
Jul 15, 2020
This Trend is the New Terrazzo, and It’s an Easy Way to Add Color to Your Home
Meet 2020's new speckled home decor trend.
Jul 15, 2020
An Already Gorgeous Victorian House Has Been Energized With Bold Color
Angela Wator, owner/designer of BASH Party Goods, has decorated this 1896 Victorian house in Chicago with color, pattern, and fun.
Jul 15, 2020
4 Seemingly Harmless Things That Will Ruin Your Kitchen Sink, According to Pros
Think twice before rinsing these household staples down the drain.
Jul 15, 2020
Before and After: HGTV’s “Good Bones” Restored This Abandoned Victorian Home—And It’s Completely Unrecognizable
Karen E. Laine and Mina Starsiak modernized the house while preserving some of its original charm.
Jul 15, 2020
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3 Ways to Fall Back in Love with Mid-Century Design
Mid-century modern is the sweetheart of the design world. But, like any relationship, our love can get a little stale sometimes. We think this style is much longer-lasting than a trend, though. And with a few tweaks, we can easily reignite the spark. We looked at everything we love about mid-century glamour — curved lines! sleek seating! timeless style! — through a fresh lens and put together three new ways to style your living room.
Jul 15, 2020
8 Ways To Use a Bowl In Your Home
Cambria has recently mentioned her affinity for bowls in the home and I have to wholeheartedly agree. They’re perfect for use all around your space, not just for a bowl of cereal! Here are a few suggestions on how to get more from your bowls:Now admittedly the bowls in the photo above aren’t the greenest of nature but they still convey the point we’re looking to illustrate below. See where else you can put them to use (besides your tool chest) from the tips below!1.
Jul 15, 2020
4 Places to Squeeze an Extra Closet into Your Rental, According to Home Stagers
Don't underestimate garment racks.
Jul 15, 2020
Review: The Hastens Excelsior II
Bed: Excelsior II with BJX Mattress Top Manufacturer: Hastens Retail Price: $13,350 I just received a new bed to test for October, so it’s time to weigh in on the bed I tested for the whole month of September — the Hastens. My nutshell review: awesome bed, awesomely expensive. I LOVE this bed for two reasons: 1. I sink into it wonderfully and sleep really well and 2. it has zero smells or textures that are toxic or off-putting. Ten beds to go.
Jul 15, 2020
B&A: How a Tiny Apartment Transformed into 2020's Small/Cool Grand Prize Winner
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Apartment Therapy's Small/Cool contest grand prize winner has an Oakland apartment featuring smart small-space ideas. And one of the most organized pantries we've ever seen!
Jul 15, 2020
5 Things To Do With Extra Sofa Pillows
The small pillows that came with my sofa upon purchase didn’t really accent anything as their name might suggest. I wanted something a little brighter and jazzier. Instead of keeping those pillows shoved in the back corner of the linen closet, try putting them to use with one of these 5 ideas:1. Remove The Covers: By removing the pillow covers, you can switch them out to be any color, pattern or style you want. It seems obvious, but is an easy one to forget.2.
Jul 15, 2020
How To Beat the Cold: Tips for Making Windows Warmer for Winter
Keeping warm in the winter time sometimes requires extra work and some ingenuity. Thankfully, our reader community is a generous one; people regularly share helpful tips and secrets in the comments. Today, I’ve gathered just some of their great ideas on how to seal up windows and deal with drafts — so you can live as toasty (and as cheaply) at home as possible this cold season. gudnis: If you have double hung windows, head to the hardwre store and find some FELT weatherstripping.
Jul 15, 2020
My $19 Spa Robe Makes Quarantine Feel Like a Fancy Hotel
This is self care in the time of coronavirus.
Jul 14, 2020
These 8 New Sofa Trends Will Make a Statement in Your Living Room
Move over, navy blue velvet!
Jul 15, 2020
8 of the Best Bike Storage Solutions You Can Buy Now
Because life in the bike lane doesn't have to mean scuffed walls.
Jul 14, 2020
Before and After: A Plain Patio Becomes a Mediterranean-Inspired Oasis
This makeover takes advantage of the 180-square-foot space's L-shaped layout.
Jul 14, 2020
This Is What New York City Would Look Like If Cars Were Banned
Architect and urbanist Vishaan Chakrabarti and his firm Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) believe that taking cars off the streets of Manhattan is a necessary step toward that better future.
Jul 14, 2020
A Cute 264-Square-Foot Converted Bus Feels Just Like a Real House
What inspired this young couple to downsize and move into a tiny home was the exhausting lifestyle of working to pay rent each month.
Jul 14, 2020
The $0 Way to Always Have Real Flowers at Home
Just call this your "forever bouquet."
Jul 14, 2020
I Tested 4 Zero-Cost Methods for Trapping Fruit Flies in the Kitchen—and Found One Clear Winner
Four DIY fruit fly traps, and one winner! My kitchen is fruit fly-free now.
Jul 14, 2020
This Artist's Incredibly Colorful Rental Will Inspire You To Add Color to Yours
Hand-painted wallpaper, colorful art, and a rainbow array of cute home decor... Anna Jacobs' UK home is STUNNING.
Jul 14, 2020
DIY Stock Tank Pools Are the Instagram Trend of the Summer
Staycations never looked so good.
Jul 14, 2020
Here’s How ‘The Baby-Sitters Club’ Characters Would Decorate If They Lived In Studio Apartments
Which character most represents your style?
Jul 14, 2020
How America Fell in Love with Wall-to-Wall Carpets—and Then Grew to Hate Them
Once upon a time, carpet was considered a luxury for only the wealthy.
Jul 14, 2020
Clever Space-Maximizing Ideas & Colorful Paint Make This Tiny Studio Successful
This 400-square-foot L.A. studio apartment's style is: "Bohemian geometric prioritizing space efficiency."
Jul 13, 2020
Bloomscape Just Launched New Tools That’ll Make Anyone a Great Plant Parent
Maybe all you need are the right tools.
Jul 14, 2020
Before and After: A Tiny Blah Beige Studio Goes Tropic-Glam for $1500
This redo leaves no surface untouched.
Jul 13, 2020
Say Goodbye to Soggy Bath Mats with This Quick Drying Stone
It’s ultra-absorbent, sustainable, and even resists mold.
Jul 13, 2020
How to Make a Modern DIY Bird Feeder for Only $10
And it only takes about an hour.
Jul 13, 2020
This Facebook Group Is a Treasure Trove of Affordable Historic Homes
Corners of the internet like this Facebook group and old house Instagram accounts are places where people can appreciate these properties and the craftsmanship that went into them.
Jul 13, 2020
These Are the Best and Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers in 2020
Henderson, Nevada, anyone?
Jul 13, 2020
B&A: This Boring Beige Condo Is Completely Unrecognizable After a Makeover
This South Carolina condo looks AMAZING now.
Jul 13, 2020
This 86-Square-Foot Geometric Cabin Is What Work-From-Home Dreams Are Made Of
Cozy reading nook and all.
Jul 13, 2020
These Are the Best Vintage Shops in Every Single State
Shop small from your sofa!
Jul 13, 2020