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3 Expert-Approved Reasons You Should Add “New Home” to Your Holiday Shopping List
‘Tis the season… to look for houses? It may seem counterintuitive since it’s actually a slower time of year and there may be fewer houses on the market, but the holiday season might actually be the ideal time to house hunt.
Lambeth Hochwald
Nov 24, 2018
These Curtain Tie Backs Let More Natural Light into Your Dark Apartment
We’ve all lived in that unfortunate dark apartment that is both on the first floor and faces a brick wall. And sure you made the best of it, but maybe now you’re living in a place that has, wait for it, multiple windows! (You’re truly on your way to the top!) But even with more windows, there’s still one thing you can do to eke out as much natural light as possible.
Caylin Harris
Nov 24, 2018
7 Free (or Super Cheap) Ways to Stage Your Home
Your home is on the market, and you’re gunning to sell, but you still haven’t gotten any offers. Staging your home, or preparing it for resale, can make all the difference. According to realtor.com, staged homes sell 88% faster and for 20% more than non-staged ones. But for the average person, dropping thousands of dollars (and there’s no doubt — it will cost you that much) to stage a home is a bit unrealistic.
Megan Johnson
Nov 24, 2018
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Moving Out of Kensington Palace Next Year
It looks like our favorite royal foursome is splitting up!
Ana Luisa Suarez
Nov 24, 2018
6 No-Reno Ways To Make Your Shower Feel Like New in a Flash
While we all need a little more #selfcare in our lives, not all of us are lucky enough to have a tub to soak in with a glass of wine and a good book. But just because you’re in a shower-only home or apartment doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in a little luxury every time you step in. It’s really simple to upgrade even the most practical of bathroom set-ups.
Caylin Harris
Nov 24, 2018
3 Smart, Unexpected Things You Can Do With a Dishwasher
Besides, you know, cleaning your dishes, your dishwasher can do a few other fun things.
Ayn-Monique Klahre
Nov 24, 2018
The 9-Cent Item That Saved Me from Having to Move Again
When my husband, son, and I moved into our new apartment eight weeks ago, we fell in love with our new warm and welcoming building as well as the energy of the neighborhood itself. While looking at the place, we noticed a fire station two blocks away—but how busy could it be at night? Ha! Joke was on us because rare is the night when New York City’s finest don’t race up the avenue outside our windows on some life-saving mission.
Lambeth Hochwald
Nov 23, 2018
The Best State for Young Homeowners, According to Statistics
Certain areas of the country, like Seattle, Washington, and Denver, Colorado, are notorious for their influx of young folk—be it for their tech-hubs, Instagram-worthy walls, or to-die for food. But when it comes to putting down roots, where are younger people buying homes? A new report from LendingTree ranked America’s metropolitan areas by average age of homeowner, and not surprisingly, (with one exception) the coolest millennial cities didn’t fare too well.
Lauren Ramirez
Nov 22, 2018
Why Buying a Home is the Best Thing I’ve Ever Done
This past summer, my husband and I checked off that most elusive goal on our “someday” list: We bought our first home together—a perfect open loft space, one of seven carved out of a small former factory building in intown Atlanta. I say that laying claim to our humble loft was “elusive,” only because I honestly didn’t think we’d ever be able to make it happen. Buying a home requires a serendipitous set of circumstances to all fall into place.
Taryn Williford
Nov 22, 2018
How to Fix Your Bottle Clutter Problem with Just $15
Keeping your home free of clutter is a worthy, if lofty goal. As much as we vow to keep the one-in-one-out policy and only keep what makes us happy or is the best version of itself, there are a few things that we do need to hoard in multiples—and sometimes there’s no way around the fact that they’re just plain clutter-y. That’s where smart organization solutions come into play.
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 21, 2018
The Salary You’d Need to Own the “Friends” Apartment
If you’re like me, you’re probably spending the holiday weekend indulging in the ultimate Thanksgiving tradition: Marathoning the “Friends” Thanksgiving episodes. Amid lost toes, shepherd’s pie trifle, and The Geller Cup, you might be marveling at that marvelous purple apartment.
Liz Steelman
Nov 21, 2018
7 Designers Predict the 2019 Pantone Color of the Year
It’s truly the most wonderful time of the year. You know, when the color experts at Pantone will be announcing the 2019 Color of the Year, which will likely happen any day now. We’re on the edge of our ultra-violet seats waiting to see what hue it could be. To help ease and abate our anticipation, we called on some of our favorite interior designer friends to find out what shade they could see Pantone choosing as the Color of the Year.
Caroline Biggs
Nov 21, 2018
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3 Tips for Roommates Looking to Keep a Clean, Happy Home
Getting your first apartment after college is a big step, and it can be both exciting and terrifying. On the bright side, you don’t have to suffer through a stranger’s Cardi B impression in the communal shower every morning. On the other side, having your own place means that you’re really on your own, you know? You’re adulting now, which means there are power and water bills to pay—and no cafeteria staff to wash your dishes.
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Nov 21, 2018
5 Things Your Real Estate Broker Won’t Tell You
House hunting? You probably need a broker to help with your search. A great broker can find you a place to live but also sometimes winds up acting as your best friend, your mom, and your therapist all in one. For a successful end result, you really want to make this complex relationship work; we’ll let you in on what your broker might really be thinking… When you’re a broker there are no guarantees.
Jennifer Hunter
Nov 20, 2018
Hands Off: 10 Things You Should Never Touch in Somebody Else’s Home
Make yourself at home... sort of!
Taryn Williford
Nov 20, 2018
Before and After: One of Dr. Oz’s Dressing Rooms Gets Glam on a Budget
One of the Dr. Oz Show’s backstage dressing rooms was neglected and nearly empty, but it needed to become camera-ready in a very short amount of time, for a fairly small amount of money. All it took was a style guide, Amazon two-day shipping, and some major glam, and this room is ready for its closeup. The space before is not very inspiring, but it turns out the room was even worse in person: Bland, boring, and plain UGLY!
Tess Wilson
Nov 20, 2018
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Tour DesignAddictMom’s Colorful, Personal Home
Name: Stacey Blake and family Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina Size: 3,000 square feet Years lived in: 8 years There’s color, and then there’s color. Stacey Blake is a master of the latter. She mixes bold and bright oranges, greens, pinks, and more to ecstatic perfection in her Fayetteville, North Carolina, dream home. And we mean dream home: Stacey, who shares her colorful progress online as DesignAddictMom, designed the space herself.
Creative Studio
Nov 20, 2018
A Photographer’s Own Work Becomes Statement Wallpaper
Name: Desiré van den Berg and my younger sister Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Size: 775 square feet Years lived in: 10 months, renting I got this apartment by pure coincidence: I won a lot draw! The moment I found out, I started looking online for cheap secondhand furniture—a hobby inherited from my mother since I was very young. I’d never had an entire apartment for myself, so I literally still needed to buy all the big basics: a couch, a dining table, chairs, etc.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 20, 2018
This Stylish Amazon Kitchen Organizer Instantly Creates Extra Storage Space
Every once in a while I come across an organizer that seriously makes my heart skip a beat. It’s rare, so when it happens I have to take a minute to tell you guys about it. Earlier this year, I waxed poetic about this $10 flatware organizer for narrow drawers, which I’ll still talk about to anyone who will listen. And just a few weeks ago I came across this wire under-shelf basket … in copper! Yes, I’ve seen under-shelf baskets before.
Lisa Freedman
Nov 19, 2018
Rent ‘Girls’ Star Zosia Mamet’s Former UWS Apartment for $5,000
If we’re all being honest here, there’s a stage in anyone who’s under 30 and recently moved to New York’s life that happens: we assume it will be something like an episode of “Girls.” Maybe a significant other dumps you before/after your short story reading, or you get splashed by a cab right before a job interview and have to explain why you’d be a good something or other, and then you come home to your weirdly gigantic apartment for a freelance writer.
Tim Latterner
Nov 19, 2018
5 Common Kitchen Cleaning Habits You Need to Break ASAP
You know how to clean a kitchen. So do I. But there are things we learned from our parents, shortcuts we developed ourselves, and just straight-up habits that may make our cleaning, well, less than optimal. Heck, half the time I research a story, I learn I’ve been doing something wrong my whole adult life!
Ayn-Monique Klahre
Nov 19, 2018
We’ve Featured This Eclectic Portland House—and Now You Can Own It for $670K
A remodeled house with loads of space and charm. 6548 SE Ash Street Located in Portland, Oregon $670,000 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms Well, for starters, we featured this three-bedroom home in a House Tour this past May! One of the “besties” got married, so the home is now on the market. This large Mt. Tabor home has loads of space and feels like a hip retreat the minute you walk in the door.
Anne Roderique-Jones
Nov 19, 2018
Before and After: This $35K Vintage Airstream Got a Very Modern Update
This vintage Airstream had a whole lot of faux paneling and bulky built-ins, but was recently given a breath of fresh air thanks to an enthusiastic couple who “loves to bring Airstreams back to life with a modern update.” This is completely dreamy.
Tess Wilson
Nov 19, 2018
Target’s New Luggage Line Only Looks Expensive But Starts at $5
Earlier this year, Target revealed its new line Made By Design that is all about getting back to basics, selling everything from coffeemakers to closet organizers. But the brand’s latest addition supports endeavors of trekking outside the home: with its new luggage. The products are meant to deliver elevated quality and design while staying affordable.
Nicoletta Richardson
Nov 19, 2018
7 Things to Declutter from Your Dining Area This Week
When I told my husband that I was going to write an article about what to get rid of in the dining room, he said without out a breath of hesitation, “How about the dining room?” It’s a bit of “A Subject” at our house because I inherited my grandparents’ entire dining room (the only thing I didn’t keep is the chandelier), and we’ve been shipping it from home to home for a decade.
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 19, 2018
A Potter’s Perfect 1800s Georgian Cottage
Name: Rebecca Wood, a potter and owner of R.Wood Studio Ceramics Location: Lexington, Georgia Size: 1,888 square feet Years lived in: 2 years, owned Tired of city life and a small yard, I moved 20 minutes out of town to the historic town of Lexington, and bought an 1865 house on three and a half acres. I made a list of all the things I desired for maximum happiness, then searched the realty sites every day for seven months.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 18, 2018
11 Instagram Accounts to Follow If You Love Color
When you’re curled up inside on a gross, snowy day, the last thing you want to see more of is gray. Escape into a wonderful world of color — without leaving your couch. These bold, beautiful Instagram feeds showcase ultra-radiant homes stuffed full of funky, colorful accessories. Neon accent walls? Hot pink furniture? These designers and home lovers do it right. Liven up your life by following these 11 striking feeds.
Jamie Wiebe
Nov 18, 2018
The Unexpected Thing My Husband and I Did to Save Money for a Home
You need a little creativity to make ends meet these days. With wages stagnating and housing prices skyrocketing, people are looking for ways to cut expenses and boost their income. And that’s especially true for anyone trying to save for a down payment on a house. This was all top of mind several years ago when Sam (my now-husband, then-boyfriend) and I decided to move in together.
Zina Kumok
Nov 18, 2018
These 10 Home Trends Will Dominate 2019, According to Designers
New year, new you. Once January 1 rolls around, we all make these grand resolutions to make ourselves healthier, more positive, more productive, and all-around better people. We buy a fancy gym membership. We forgo our favorite takeout spot in favor of a healthy, home-cooked meal. We even promise ourselves to not hit the snooze button more than once (okay, twice). We commit to bettering ourselves—and rightfully so—but what about our homes?
Kelsey Mulvey
Nov 18, 2018
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How Establishing My 5–9 (Yes, 5–9!) Routine Transformed My Day
Whether you spend the day chasing emails or toddlers (or both), we’re guessing that your 9–5 can get hectic. A calm morning can make all the difference for the rest of your day, and even though we can hear you laughing right now, “calm morning” doesn’t have to be an oxymoron. The trick? A 5–9 routine.
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Nov 18, 2018
A 496-Square-Foot Condo Is Maximalist Collector Meets Urban Minimalist
Name: Alessandra Wood, my husband, Brian, and our dog Coco. Location: Design District — San Francisco, California Size: 496 square feet Years lived in: 3.5 years, owned (although my husband has lived here for 10!) I’m Alessandra Wood, Director of Style at Modsy. I have a PhD in design history and wrote my dissertation on the design and merchandising of mid-twentieth-century department stores.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 17, 2018
7 Things Everyone Should Know About Their Landlord
Oh the ‘L’ word: For renters, a landlord can be (hopefully) an awesome resource or, in other situations, a thorn in your side. Either way, when you move into a new place, you’re going to have to deal with your landlord at some point. “When you move into a new rental, you’re also embarking on a new business relationship with the apartment’s owner,” says Gary Malin, president of Citi Habitats in New York City.
Lambeth Hochwald
Nov 17, 2018
Here’s Who Gets the House When an Unmarried Couple Breaks Up
I asked some experts about the smart way to buy a house with partner—both financially and emotionally—if you're not married. Here's what they said.
Leeza Dennis
Nov 17, 2018
Kate Beckinsale’s First Apartment Was “Cozy, Cheap, and Terrifying”
Welcome to My First Apartment! Whether it’s your first studio, a four-bedroom deep in the city shared with a handful of roommates, or even an entire house (lucky you!), there’s something special about moving into the first place that’s truly your own. In this series, we’ll showcase actors, artists, entrepreneurs, and beyond—asking them to revisit that oh-so-sweet nostalgia of newly-found freedom.
Liz Steelman
Nov 17, 2018
4 Very Smart Reasons to Hang on to Your Eggshells
You’ve probably seen a post or two on social media at some point praising the ability of eggshells to add to calcium to soil. It’s true that eggshells are mostly made of calcium, and calcium plays a big role in determining the soil’s pH— a measure of a soil’s acidity or alkalinity—and an important factor in plants’ overall health. Here’s the thing: While eggshells can be beneficial for soil, it’s a slow burn.
Rebecca Straus
Nov 17, 2018
Take a Peek at Yves Béhar’s Chic New Prefab Home Designs
Thanks to scores of innovative, forward-thinking designers, the process of building a home continues to evolve into one that prioritizes convenience, cost and the well-being of our ecosystem. Yves Béhar is one of the latest contributors to the accessory dwelling unit market with a line of prefab homes.
Kenya Foy
Nov 17, 2018
5 Gorgeous Vintage Barn Conversions You’ll Want to Move Into Immediately
If you’ve ever left a door open, you’ve probably been asked if you were raised in a barn (the antiquated phrase refers to farmers’ tendency to leave the door open during the day to facilitate easy coming and going.) But what in the past was a clever dig is now a compliment. With all the attractive homes converted from barns on the market right now, who wouldn’t want to grow up in one?
Chelsea Greenwood
Nov 16, 2018
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8 Bloggers Show Us the One Piece That Completed Their Space
Lots of double-tapping going on here.
Creative Studio
Nov 16, 2018
A DIY Rental Dining Room Is Incredibly Colorful and Patterned
Name: Anam Zohaib of Delicious and DIY, and my husband Location: Los Angeles, California Size: 1,100 square feet Years lived in: 3 months, renting My husband and I recently just moved into this condo, which is a rental. We love the natural light that pours into the space throughout the day, which is a big reason why we moved into this space. I love bright and bold colors and a lot of furniture pieces that I have painted have pops of color and pattern.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 16, 2018
5 Ways to Make Your Mid-Century Modern Furniture Feel Cool Again
Are you kind of over mid-century modern design? Do you roll your eyes whenever you spot a knock-off Eames dining chair or faux Saarinen tulip table? Do you look at your MCM couch with a tinge of disdain, wishing you could redesign your space? It’s okay, you’re not alone. If I’m being totally honest, I too am tired of the MCM madness. Don’t get me wrong, I love the aesthetic; however, the style is becoming too ubiquitous that it no longer feels special.
Kelsey Mulvey
Nov 15, 2018
5 Reasons I’ll Never Put a Command Center in My Kitchen
The kitchen is the de facto command center in most homes. This is where families gather for breakfast and dinner—and homework and work work, too— every day, and it’s the spot to catch your kids or your spouse if there’s something you need to communicate about your day. So no wonder companies and bloggers make a big deal about putting a command center in the kitchen. It sounds so good: a designated spot, bulletin board and all, for controlling your household.
Ayn-Monique Klahre
Nov 15, 2018
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These Are the Best Holiday Decor Deals at Lowe’s This Season
The whole idea of Black Friday is so ingrained in us now that it almost feels like a tradition. If lining up for doorbusters is your thing, by all means, do it. But our idea of a better tradition for the day after Thanksgiving is to spend the day at home with our families, putting up our holiday decor. This year, Lowe’s is breaking with tradition this year by offering Black Friday deals throughout the entire month of November, which includes their holiday decorations.
Tim Minerd
Nov 15, 2018
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Win: Samsung SmartThings Smart Home Package
Prize: Samsung SmartThings Hub, Sensors, Outlet and Button Total Value: $199 From: Samsung The good thing about our homes getting smarter is that almost everything we use—security system, doorbell, thermostat, lighting—is one step closer to The Jetsons world we all imagined. The unexpected twist, though, is that all these systems became a lot to manage. We never knew we’d need a system for our systems, but here we are.
Creative Studio
Nov 15, 2018
This Is the Most Hated Cleaning Task in America
Being an adult means tackling things we’d rather not do, and that is especially true when it comes to certain household chores. According to a new survey compiled by the American Cleaning Institute, over half of Americans rank this task their most hated out of all of them—do you agree? When it comes to cleaning tasks people dread cleaning the most, the top answer is (understandably) the bathroom, which scored 52 percent of the vote.
Megan Johnson
Nov 14, 2018
5 “Luxury” Home Upgrades That End Up Being Totally Annoying
Whether you are home shopping or considering adding new bells and whistles to your current pad, the fact is that some features aren’t worth the time, effort, or cost. We asked the experts for add-ons that you may think are a good investment but actually turn out to be pretty annoying (and costly in terms of your ROI!)—some may just surprise you: Just say not to those fancy-schmancy rain showerheads.
Lambeth Hochwald
Nov 14, 2018
Could One of These Colors Be 2019’s Answer to Millennial Pink?
Don’t get mad, but we’re kind of over millennial pink. Make no mistake, we were all about the hue when it first burst onto the design scene a few years ago. Part bubblegum pink, part salmon, it was once the coolest way to embrace your feminine side. But now? It feels, well, overplayed. While there are still some ways to make millennial pink look and feel cool again (hint: try pairing it with red!), we’re itching for a new “it” color.
Kelsey Mulvey
Nov 14, 2018
A Small Southern Home Is Quietly Renovated Over 13 Years
Name: T.D. and Lisa Luten and two dogs, Jack and Montana Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Size: 1,900 square feet Years lived in: 13 years, owned After we got married, we moved to Manhattan to pursue our careers. A couple years later, we were homesick. We bought our home over 13 years ago and have been quietly renovating it. Our house is a federal style home with lots of windows.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 14, 2018
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5 Tips to Make a Room Feel Comfy and Cozy
It’s fall. That means apple picking, pumpkins, cider, and falling leaves! It probably also means you’re about to be spending a lot of time inside. Now, more than ever, it’s important to set up a cozy space that you love coming home to. This stylish living room takes cues from the season itself and uses key pieces from Raymour & Flanigan to create a space that’s super inviting. Let’s look at the five tips that make it work and how we can use them all year round.
Creative Studio
Nov 14, 2018