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We Gave a Professional Home Stager $100—Here’s What She Bought at Walmart
Even professional home stagers, who have scads of high-end stores and industry resources at their fingertips, turn to Walmart for essential accents to spruce up a space. After all, these basics are just that—basic—and shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg.
Jun 16, 2020
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Here’s What 2 Experts Want You to Know When You’re Planning Your Kitchen Renovation
If you’ve ever thought about a kitchen remodel, those thoughts might be especially present now, a time when you might be spending more time at home — and more time cooking — than ever before. Of course, you want to spend your renovation dollars wisely and create a space that will not just look beautiful, but also stand up to everyday wear and tear for a long time.Thinking of renovating your kitchen? Our big F.A.Q. answers all your questions about every step of the process.
Jun 16, 2020
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Have You Considered This Budget-Friendly Option for Your Kitchen Renovation?
When it comes to kitchen renovations, one of the hardest parts is staying within budget. The backsplash, particularly, can have a huge effect on the look of your kitchen — and on the price, as all that tile can add up fast. If you’re planning to renovate, or just thinking about it, here’s an idea for a budget-friendly, minimal backsplash you may not have considered: not having a backsplash at all.
Jun 16, 2020
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Here’s What You Need to Know About Painting Your Cabinets
Sometimes, all it takes to feel like you have a totally new space is a little color. If spending a lot of time at home has you considering your kitchen’s possibilities, a new coat of paint may be just the thing you need. And while painting kitchen cabinets may sound a little more intimidating than, say, painting a plain old wall, we’ve got some expert tips for making it more manageable.
Jun 16, 2020
B&A: A Dark, Dingy, & Dated Kitchen Got an Incredibly Cute Update for Only $500
This home's old kitchen was a sore thumb before its budget refresh: the backsplash was mismatched tile, the floors were dingy linoleum, and the entire space was dim.
Jun 15, 2020
Now You Can Save Your Favorite Apartment Therapy Images Into Vision Boards
We're excited to introduce another feature to our photo inspiration experience, which allows you to save your favorite images and organize them into folders that we're calling Vision Boards. Think of this as a way to design your dream home, right within Apartment Therapy.
Jun 16, 2020
7 Unconventional but Brilliant Ways to Decorate the Foot of Your Bed
A bench is a good option, but it's not the only one.
Jun 16, 2020
We Just Found the Easiest Way to Enjoy Cafe-Style Cold Brew at Home
Bye-bye, fussy equipment and tools!
Jun 15, 2020
Before and After: A $120 Project Gives Old IKEA KALLAX Shelves a Farmhouse Spin
It only took a few elements to revitalize this decade-old shelf.
Jun 15, 2020
A Remodeled 1978 House in the Pacific Northwest Has Great Tiles & Millwork
The builder-grade home got a gorgeous modern update.
Jun 15, 2020
The One Big Way You’re Probably Surfing Zillow Wrong
It can be righted with one click.
Jun 15, 2020
What’s the 15 Percent Pledge, and How Can You Help? An Explainer
Aurora James, designer and creative director of Brother Vellies, is asking big box stores to take the pledge. Here's what that means.
Jun 15, 2020
This Secondhand Find Added a Luxe Look to My Bedroom—and It Can to Yours, Too
Start your Craigslist search now!
Jun 15, 2020
A Maximalist 'Grandmillenial' Apartment in a Historic House Is Filled With Art
This artist's philosophy is more is better and there are no rules about what you can and can't hang on a wall!
Jun 15, 2020
A 415-Square-Foot San Francisco Studio Shows How to Go Glam on a Budget
Abigail's specialty is turning a small living space into a home on a budget... and her teeny studio apartment is a great example!
Jun 12, 2020
This Artist Turns Flower Arrangements into Painted Sculptures
The results are beautiful and surreal.
Jun 15, 2020
This Huge Lavender Labyrinth Is Designed for a Meditative Stroll
Since it's not a maze, you can just focus on enjoying the sights and smells.
Jun 15, 2020
That Magic Eraser Hack Promises a Forever-Clean Toilet — So We Put It To the Test
This tip promises to keep your toilet bowl sparkling clean with almost no effort.
Jun 14, 2020
5 Things You Might Not Know About Watering Plants
Not many around these parts are new to the idea of gardening or the growing of plants. Even though we’ve all been around the block a time or two, we thought it was a good time to brush up on some quick tips and facts about keeping things watered properly. Do you know the best time to water your plants is? This answer and more after the jump!1.
Jun 14, 2020
How to Get a Broken Key from a Lock
First step: Don't. Panic.
Jun 14, 2020
These $30 Waffle Weave Towels are My Small Space Secret Weapon
Your new favorite bath towel: found!
Jun 12, 2020
12 Mindless Kitchen Habits That Are Costing You Money
While there are opportunities to save money throughout your home, as it turns out, your kitchen is one of the biggest culprits for money-wasting.
Jun 14, 2020
Here Are the Pros and Cons to Weigh Before Signing for a Furnished Apartment
From financial risks to emotional ones.
Jun 13, 2020
This Family's Goal Was to Renovate an Island Resort in Just 6 Months
And HGTV filmed the whole thing.
Jun 13, 2020
Before and After: A Stylish and Sentimental $500 Bedroom Makeover
This story will inspire you to incorporate your own family history into your decor.
Jun 12, 2020
The 8 Costly DIY Mistakes Contractors Have To Fix Most Often
You can DIY a lot at home, but think twice before taking on these projects.
Jun 13, 2020
7 Mid-Century Modern Decor Trends You Might Regret, According to Designers
If you're more timeless than trendy, don't go all in on these MCM decorating ideas and materials.
Jun 13, 2020
Before and After: $500 Turns this Dated Bathroom into a Modern Farmhouse Oasis
The after is almost unrecognizable.
Jun 12, 2020
7 Decorating Tips for a More Creative, Colorful Home, According to The Novogratz
Yes, they have a new book out, and yes, it's good!
Jun 12, 2020
This Home’s Staircase Cuts Through a Bathroom, and Twitter Has Thoughts
So much for privacy.
Jun 12, 2020
6 Things You Can Organize to Feel More In Control of Your Space and Your Life
If there's ever a time to reduce stress and engage in tasks that give a sense of "calm or release, it's now.
Jun 12, 2020
This $69 Shelf Might be IKEA’s Most Functional Piece Yet
Have you met IVAR?
Jun 12, 2020
IKEA Opened Its First Convenience Store—Here’s What It Sells
And there's one thing you won't find.
Jun 12, 2020
9 Online Sources for Home Goods You’ll Wish You Knew About Sooner
If you've ever looked around your home and noticed that a majority of what you own is all from the same handful of stores, read on.
Jun 12, 2020
This Enchanted Cottage for Sale in Oklahoma City Brims with Trendy Touches
PROPERTY CRUSH
And it's listed for less than $250,000.
Jun 12, 2020
Before and After: A 1920s Home Finally Gets a Kitchen That Fits (and Functions)
This full-blown renovation took two months and cost $10,000.
Jun 11, 2020
This Google App Is So Useful, It Deserves a Permanent Spot on Your Home Screen
I’ve already used it several times.
Jun 11, 2020
9 Companies Who Are Actively Looking to Hire Remote Workers Right Now
Time to brush up your video call interviewing skills.
Jun 11, 2020
The 7 Best Kitchen Decorating Tips, According to Apartment Therapy Commenters
Your ideas were too good not to share!
Jun 11, 2020
These Are The Top 3 Reasons You Might Not Get a Mortgage
You thought doing your taxes was a nightmare? Wait until you apply for a mortgage.
Jun 11, 2020
This Eclectic, Maximalist House Mixes All the Colors and Patterns… and It Works
Kayla is a “more is more” kinda girl, so she's filled her South Carolina home to the brim with things that make her happy.
Jun 11, 2020
This Smart Shelving Trick Will Fake a Built-In Library Look in Your Living Room
Like "Beauty in the Beast," only IRL!
Jun 11, 2020
Iggy Pop, David Byrne, and Other Celebrities Are Reading Bedtime Stories for Adults
Bedtime stories are good for adults, too.
Jun 11, 2020
5 Red Flags to Watch Out for When It Comes to Moving Company Scams
From questionable quotes to credentials.
Jun 11, 2020
Before and After: A $2,000 Redo Turns a Run-Down Patio into a Breezy Hangout
This former dumping ground was transformed into a dream outdoor hangout.
Jun 11, 2020
A 630-Square-Foot D.C. Loft Shows How to Add Warm Color to an Industrial Space
Erin didn't have a color scheme in mind when she first began renting this apartment, she just kind of let everything flow in.
Jun 11, 2020