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Before and After: Here’s What Happened When Carrie Let Our Instagram Followers Redecorate Her Living Room

When Carrie and Matthew moved from a 1-bedroom apartment in the NYC area to a bigger home nestled in the woods of The Catskills, one thing was clear: They’d need a lot more furniture and decor to style their space. To get the job done, we asked our Instagram followers (aka you!) to help decide how to design their living room by voting on which items from The Home Depot deserved a spot in their new place. And the results are in! Here’s how your selections shaped her new space.

Tim Minerd

Aug 18, 2020

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Before and After: A New ‘Cabin Chic’ Bedroom in The Catskills—Styled by You!

If you follow our Insta Stories you might remember that, a little while back, we asked for your help in styling Carrie’s new home in The Catskills by voting on items to include from The Home Depot. After moving from a tiny apartment in the city to a new house in the mountains, Carrie’s new bedroom was a total blank slate. But now it’s totally finished—thanks to you!

Tim Minerd

Aug 18, 2020

15 Expensive Decorating Mistakes Designers Won’t Make Again

Save time and money by avoiding these decorating pitfalls.

Caroline Biggs

Aug 18, 2020

Before and After: A Cheery One-Day Mini Patio Makeover for Less Than $100

This space turned into a mini tropical oasis.

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 17, 2020

Kate Hudson Stocks Her Kitchen with These Affordable Mini Dutch Ovens from Target

You can be baking twins with Kate Hudson.

Olivia Harvey

Aug 17, 2020

This Once-Crucial Strategy to Selling Your Home May Be the Worst Thing to Do

The pandemic is upending conventional wisdom of all kinds.

Chelsea Greenwood

Aug 17, 2020

B&A: A Dull Dorm Apartment's Remarkable Makeover Cost Less Than $1000

This utilitarian dorm apartment was transformed entirely into a cozy home... without making any permanent changes AND spending as little money as possible. It's PACKED with DIY ideas!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Aug 17, 2020

5 Mistakes Pro Painters Wish You'd Stop Making

You'll get a better result for less time, money, and hassle by following these pro painting tips.

Brigitt Earley

Aug 17, 2020

5 Things You Really Should Read About Before Leaving the City for the Suburbs

Did zoning and permitting ever cross your mind?

Jon Gorey

Aug 17, 2020

This Little Mermaid Jewelry Box Reminds Me I’m Living the Life I’ve Dreamed Of

Comfort Decorating

I could only carry it with me, looking for and eventually creating a place where it would fit in perfectly.

Rashi Rohatgi

Aug 17, 2020

COVID Has Prompted a Surge in Demand for One Specific Type of Home Addition

Should you try it?

Brittany Anas

Aug 16, 2020

An Attic Apartment in Barcelona Comes With Built-In Furniture

It's multifunctional *and* chic.

Jessica Wang

Aug 16, 2020

Before and After: A Stylish and Organized Office Created in Two Days for £26

Your work space should be inspiring, but that doesn't mean it has to be expensive.

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 16, 2020

This Formerly Small Dark Rental Proves the Power of Paint and Styling on a Space

Lifestyle blogger and interior designer Jessica-Sara Morris turned a small dark rental into a cozy, clean, inspiring space.

Adrienne Breaux

Aug 16, 2020

7 Things I Regret Not Checking on Before I Bought My First House

From the windows... to the walls.

Jennifer Billock

Aug 16, 2020

I Tried That Viral TikTok Laundry Hack to Un-Shrink Your Clothes—And Learned It’s an Old Expert Trick

Every now and then, in my nightly TikTok scroll, I find a life hack I absolutely have to try.

Ashley Abramson

Aug 16, 2020

Leaving Halloween Decorations Up All Year Long Is How I Reclaim My Independence

Comfort Decorating

The voice in my head parroting my mother's rules took some time to silence.

Victoria Audley

Aug 16, 2020

The Queen’s Private Garden at Windsor Castle is Now Open to the Public For the First Time in Decades

It's been closed to non-royals for over 40 years.

Jessica Wang

Aug 15, 2020

Here’s What You Can (and Can’t) Take with You After Selling Your Home

Leave those light fixtures alone.

Terri Williams

Aug 15, 2020

Before and After: I Turned My Great-Grandmother's Hutch into a Modern Heirloom

Family hand-me-downs don't have to be stuck in the past.

Haley Velasco

Aug 15, 2020

6 Hollywood Regency Trends You Might Regret, According to Designers

When it comes to interiors, is what’s good always gold?

Jamie Weissman

Aug 15, 2020

How “White Flight” Segregated American Cities and Suburbs

This racist housing pattern isn't a thing of the past.

Jon Gorey

Aug 15, 2020

Custom Storage & Colorful Patterns Make This Shared Home Ultra Livable

Two roommates enlisted designer Ahmad Abouzanat to help them design this Chelsea rental apartment's shared spaces and the bedrooms.

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Aug 15, 2020

The Saturday Morning Cleaning Schedule for When You Didn’t Clean All Week

Here's a plan for when you didn't clean all week (but want your house to look and feel like you did).

Shifrah Combiths

Aug 15, 2020

Before and After: A Sophisticated Custom-Look Sideboard for Less Than £60

Here's proof that furniture can look like a million bucks without costing it.

Alison Goldman

Aug 14, 2020

You Can Now Rent Edward and Bella’s Honeymoon Villa From “Twilight”

You can also bring pets, so Jacob can be invited to the party, too.

Inigo Del Castillo

Aug 14, 2020

It's Official: Bar Cabinets Are the New Bar Carts

Cheers to that!

Kelsey Mulvey

Aug 14, 2020

A Brooklyn Rental Features Cute Ways to Store Things (Both In AND Out of Sight)

From a table skirt in the entryway to a pile of pillows in the living room corner, this apartment has storage ideas for any size home.

Erin Derby

Aug 14, 2020

6 Reasons KLIPPAN Continues To Be One of IKEA's Most Popular Living Room Sofas

It’s not just the cheap price.

Laura Fenton

Aug 13, 2020

5 Things to Know About Living in an RV, According to People Who Have

You’ll probably fight with your appliances.

Jennifer Billock

Aug 14, 2020

This Not-So-Hidden Kitchen Surface Is the Last Place Anyone Thinks to Clean

Weekend Projects

Dusting is one chore that's easy for me to let slip through the cracks. But there's another dusty spot that gets overlooked even more often than tabletops and shelves.

Shifrah Combiths

Aug 14, 2020

This Rustic Tiny House Has More Amenities Than an NYC Apartment

There's even a dishwasher!

Laura Itzkowitz

Aug 13, 2020

10 Non-Toxic Candles You’ll Feel Good About Stocking up On

No phthalates, lead, or paraffin wax here!

Aug 13, 2020

Before and After: This $350 Pantry Redo is a Master Class in Organization

This project will inspire you to tackle your own pantry area.

Alison Goldman

Aug 13, 2020

There’s a ‘60s Beach House for Sale in the Pacific Northwest

PROPERTY CRUSH

Cowabunga.

Madeline Bilis

Aug 13, 2020

7 Ways to Spruce up a Small Outdoor Space for $75 or Less

There's still plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor space!

Haley Velasco

Aug 13, 2020

Jasmyn Lawson’s Rental Apartment Features Black Art in Almost Every Room

She's inspired by mid-century modern design, the 1970s, and jewel and earth tone colors, too.

Adrienne Breaux

Aug 13, 2020

Having a Pet During Quarantine Can Help You Keep a Healthy Routine, According to a New Study

Whether you recently adopted a pet or already had furry friends before the pandemic, you’re probably loving having something to snuggle and play with at all hours of the day. But for Gen Zers and millennials, having pets during the pandemic has actually been a serious source of self-care, according to a new study.

Arielle Tschinkel

Aug 13, 2020

This $23 Amazon Tablecloth Is a Fast Fix for All Your Decorative Dining Table Woes

It'll add a pop of personality to your table—and protect it in the process!

Laura Fenton

Aug 13, 2020

5 Things I Never Expected to Learn While Living on a Houseboat in London

My "narrowboat" is moored in the city's canal network.

Annie Le Santo

Aug 13, 2020

A 300-Square-Foot Studio Shows How Effective Clear Furniture Is in Small Spaces

From an acrylic desk to glass tabletops to see-through chairs, this studio uses the trick of clear furniture to make a small space feel uncluttered and airy.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Aug 13, 2020

This $2 Hack Will Make All Your Cleaning and Summer Projects Easier on Your Knees

It's bound to get a bit uncomfortable after a while. And the solution is 10 minutes and $2 away.

Ashley Abramson

Aug 13, 2020

Before and After: A Dingy 1920s Bathroom Gets a Statement-Making Revamp

In this bathroom redo, tile is the star.

Alison Goldman

Aug 12, 2020

Viola Davis Posted a Photo of Her Childhood Home That She Calls the “Birthplace” of Her Story

It comes with a powerful message of how she's fully claimed that story as her own.