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The 5 IKEA Products Professional Home Stagers Swear By
You may think refreshing your home will cost a fortune, but you can elevate your space affordably—just head to IKEA. That's what professional home stagers do, after all.
Jun 13, 2019
8 Smart Ways to Lay Out Your Entryway
Practical setups to style an entryway.
Jun 13, 2019
5 Travel Pillows, In Order of Increasing Ridiculousness
Though they’re pretty ubiquitous now, the first guy to tote a U-shaped travel pillow on a plane probably got a few sideways glances. Alas, it’s not a perfect design, and many gadgets have since hit the market to try to maximize comfort during increasingly uncomfortable flying conditions. Here are five such products, silly though they look, that might just let you get some sweet, sweet sleep.
Jun 13, 2019
17 Things to Declutter Before Summer Starts
Embrace the in-between-ness of spring, put the winter behind you, and make room for the coming season.
Jun 13, 2019
If You’ve Ever Dreamed of Log Cabin Living, This 196-Square-Foot Home Will Make You Swoon
While living tiny has its challenges, Meagan Murtagh did a beautiful job of making her small home ultra livable and lovely, despite being under 200 square feet.
Jun 13, 2019
Behr’s 2020 Color Trends Palette Will Transport You to the Great Outdoors
Only halfway through 2019 and the first wave of 2020 color announcements have begun. This week, PPG revealed that Chinese Porcelain is the first 2020 Color of the Year, and now Behr has unleashed their 2020 Color Trends palette. (June has been feeling very colorful.) We’re not just dealing with one hue, nay, a whole array of 15 that work together to achieve a common goal: a connection to the natural world.
Jun 12, 2019
The Ideal Distance Between You And Your In-Laws Is Closer Than You Might Think
Having your family nearby can be be great. But as anyone who’s seen an episode of “Everybody Loves Raymond” knows, there’s a difference between being “nearby” and being too close for comfort. According to a new survey of more than 2,000 US adults from Ally Home, a digital financial-services company, the majority of respondents say there should be a 15-45 minute buffer zone between themselves and parents or in-laws.
Jun 12, 2019
Behr’s 2019 Color of the Year Is a Lovely and Livable Blue
Behr announced their choice for 2019's Color of the Year, and it's a lovely and livable shade.
Jun 12, 2019
The Best Paint Colors: 10 Behr Dramatic Darks
I’m all for pale, creamy walls, but surely every home needs at least one room painted in a color that’s deep, dramatic, and just a little bit dangerous? Here are 10 gorgeously, glamorously dark colors available from Behr. Dark blues like Behr’s Evening Hush (770F-6), above, have the lovely ability to make rich, warm materials like wood, bronze, and cowhide look even richer and warmer.
Jun 12, 2019
It’s Hard to Believe This Cheery, Small Rental Apartment Is In a Basement
It's so cute and bright, despite being located on the basement level!
Jun 12, 2019
A 188-Square-Foot Renovated RV Is Packed With Plants, Pups, and Personality
This 2002 Keystone Cougar fifth wheel was completely gutted and remodeled into this stylish, plant-filled home on wheels.
Jun 12, 2019
I Keep My Shelves Decluttered By Only Buying Books AFTER I Read Them
I decided to majorly thin out my book collection—but to my surprise, it wasn't something that made me sad. Instead, I loved the library I was left with.
Jun 12, 2019
PPG Paint’s 2020 Color of the Year Is the Most Therapeutic Color
While most of us are welcoming summer, PPG Paints is looking into the future with their 2020 Color of the Year announcement. And being color addicts ourselves, we’re fully on board with this breaking news that fuels our hue-filled lives. Ready to find out what the popular shade is six months in advance? Say hello to Chinese Porcelain, a mix of cobalt and moody ink blue. Why this color, you ask?
Jun 12, 2019
Here’s How to Get the Look of Your Favorite Monterey Interiors from ‘Big Little Lies’
When “Big Little Lies” premiered last year, we immediately got sucked into the intrigue, the LIES, the depictions of female friendship, and that insanely good soundtrack, but what’s stayed with us ever since are the gorgeous interiors of those drop-dead gorgeous Monterey homes that populated the HBO series.
Jun 11, 2019
A Songwriter’s Cute Nashville Rental Apartment Is All About Creating Tunes and Optimizing Views
Songwriter Jessica Sirls lives in this cute Nashville rental apartment she decorated herself.
Jun 11, 2019
3 Totally Doable Mortgage Hacks That Can Save You Thousands
Potentially save hundreds of thousands of dollars and years off your mortgage with these smart payment tricks.
Jun 11, 2019
7 Monogram Mugs That Get Our Stamp of Approval
Time to really own your morning coffee routine.
Jun 11, 2019
These 3 Things Make the “Perfect” Home Office, According to Real Estate Agents
These three features separate a so-so home office from one that inspires your best work.
Jun 11, 2019
6 Vanity Setups That Make Getting Ready Way More Fun
How to style a vanity or getting ready station to make it both functional and stylish.
Jun 11, 2019
Break Out the Paintbrush: You’re Missing This Overlooked Design Opportunity
Think your decorating work is done? There’s a spot you may very well be missing—your interior doors.
Jun 11, 2019
5 Reusable Totes We’re Eyeing for Summer Shopping Trips
I personally can’t get enough of reusable totes — they’re compact, eco-friendly, and handy for every task imaginable. Whether you’re transporting a stack of library books to loading up on fruits and veggies at the farmer’s market, reusable totes are lifesavers. Luckily, there seem to currently be more amazing options for sale than ever before. We’re sharing five of our favorites for every task under the sun.
Jun 11, 2019
8 Jewelry Trays & Boxes to Organize All Your Trinkets in Style
Treat yourself, and your jewelry too.
Jun 11, 2019
This Artist’s Brick Boston Loft Is a Plant-Filled Boho Industrial Dream
This old wool factory building converted into artist lofts is full of earth tones, textures, and pops of acid green/yellow.
Jun 11, 2019
8 Things You Should Never Store on Your Countertops
Banish these things from your counters and not only will you have the room you need to do your thing, but you'll also end up reducing visual clutter.
Jun 11, 2019
A World-Traveling Pediatric Doctor’s Extraordinarily Colorful, Lively Nashville Home
A world-traveling pediatric doctor has filled her home with vibrant colors and collected treasures.
Jun 10, 2019
A Family’s Hands-On Renovation of a House Full of Antiques
Lionel bought this property for himself, but met Ingrid a year later. They DIYed the entire renovation themselves, from painting furniture to a full kitchen makeover.
Jun 10, 2019
Is This Tile Trend the New Neon Sign?
Writing words in floor tiles is now popping up everywhere.
Jun 10, 2019
Artist Shyama Golden’s Brooklyn Home Is ‘PeeWee’s Playhouse Meets Tropical Modernism’ Style
This home's inspired by earthy and colorful Mexico City style, '60s and '70s architecture books, and Abigail Ahern's dramatic and moody use of color.
Jun 10, 2019
Look Inside: This Restored $725,000 Loft in Minneapolis Has a Must-See Vintage Fireplace
This spacious loft is located in the heart of one of Minneapolis’ coolest neighborhoods—and has the Mississippi Riverfront right out the back door.
Jun 10, 2019
6 Things You Should Always Clean Before Dinner (and 7 Things to Clean Right After)
It doesn't matter how you divide the labor in your house—if you want a cleaner kitchen, put somebody on each of these 13 tasks.
Jun 10, 2019
Stylish RV Vans That Will Make You Want to Join the Van Life
Forget houses, these stylish RVs and campers will make you rethink living in a van.
Jun 10, 2019
IKEA’s New Collection of Foldable Furniture Makes It So Easy To Move
With IKEA’s annual Democratic Design Days happening in Sweden last week, information on all the new collections and collaborations are rolling out quicker than this robot can assemble an IKEA chair. The Scandinavian retailer has good news for folks who are constantly on the move: RÅVAROR, a new line of items that briskly transforms small spaces into smart spaces, and packs up just as easily.
Jun 10, 2019
This Window Converts to a Balcony in Seconds
Sometimes staring out of a window isn’t enough to soothe the senses and clear the mind, which is explains why there’s a sitting on the roof trope we often see played out in our favorite TV shows and films. It appears to be quite peaceful up there, but unfortunately not all homes are equipped with such easy rooftop access. However, window manufacturer Velux has made it so that your skylights can do double duty.
Jun 10, 2019
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Jun 10, 2019
Instead of a Pricey Wedding, These Newlyweds Hit the Road in a Renovated Camper
They ditched a $30k wedding and decided to travel the US for three months instead in a 19-foot renovated camper.
Jun 7, 2019
I Kept Up With a 1950’s Cleaning Schedule for a Week—and I’m Exhausted
I decided to try a week-long cleaning experiment, to see if I could unlock Grandma’s secret to a clean home and how it would fit into my modern lifestyle.
Jun 10, 2019
All the Things Joanna Gaines Wants to Steal from the Magnolia Office
She also admitted her very unexpected celebrity crush.
Jun 9, 2019
All I Want to Do Is Drink Wine on This Italian Farmhouse’s Terrace
Pour yourself a glass of wine and join me on an excursion through a rustic Italian farmhouse.
Jun 9, 2019
Your Houseplant Collection Needs These 5 Blooming Beauties
These blooming beauties bring color to your indoor space.
Jun 9, 2019
A Tech Expert’s Breezy Beach House Is Decorated with Wellness in Mind
This coastal cozy home has lots of bright whites, wood tones, natural and woven materials, and soft places to land after long days at the beach.
Jun 9, 2019
Don’t Waste Your Money on Fresh Flowers—Buy Dried Flowers Instead
Fresh flowers or a new plant can transform a home as easily as the weather. But personally, I find both of them to be a giant pain in the neck.
Jun 7, 2019
A Playful, Rainbow-Hued LA Studio Apartment Is Tiny But Well Designed
550 square feet of peppy colors, fiber art, and smart furniture arrangements in Cindy Tung's rental apartment.
Jun 8, 2019
33 Best Small Space Design Tips
A few months ago, we asked you to share your fave small space design tips and there were some great ideas! We loved your suggestions and enthusiasm and definitely picked up some fab tips for our own small space. After the jump, check out the compiled list and pick up a tip or two.4 Tips For Making a Small Office Feel Big 1) If you have a small space use small pieces that fit the scale of the apartment. Your space will feel bigger.2) Keep it clean!3) Get rid of the clutter.
Jun 8, 2019
How To: Hang Curtains Across Any Space
It is really very simple to hang curtains across a room or a doorway if you have the right ingredients. We do it constantly in order to divide rooms or create soft walls that allow light to pass through, while maintaining privacy.The pic at top is from an apartment we did for HGTV last year. You can see the one room studio is divided by long curtains that came from Anthropology.
Jun 8, 2019
These Gorgeous Rooms Were The Most Pinned Images on Apartment Therapy This Week
We gathered the most pinned house tour photos of the week to see just what Apartment Therapy readers were most drawn to, design-wise. Are the images below your favorite rooms from this week’s house tours? Let us know in the comments below!The bedroom in Kristin Laing‘s must-see maximalist Austin home features Rebel Walls’ Jungleland vintage wallpaper, West Elm Audrey nightstands, pillowcases and throw from Kip and Co, and lamps from Target.
Jun 8, 2019
Rent This Tiny, Off-The-Grid A-Frame Cabin in Montana for Under $100/Night
100 percent of recent guests have given the location a five-star rating—and how could they not with Instagrammable views like this?
Jun 8, 2019
I Didn’t Expect to Have a Roommate in My 30s—But Here’s Why I’m Loving It
I had certain expectations for where I'd be at the cusp of 30, and I thought they didn't involve still having to label my cheese.
Jun 8, 2019
The Salary You’d Need to Afford the Most Iconic ‘Fixer Upper’ Homes
Want to live in a certified “Fixer Upper” rehab? To get a true Gaines original, you might need to shell out a bit more than the Waco median home price.
Jun 8, 2019