Lifestyle image relevant to the website

The Latest

Welcome to the hub for accessing all our latest posts! Easily sort through content by date to quickly find what you’re looking for — you’ll never miss out on the latest updates here.
Woman meditating on a sofa in a cozy room with plants, a broom, books, and a cup on a side table.
Schedule a “Should-Less Sunday” To Revitalize Your Weekend
Your to-do list is long and your bullet journal is bursting. It seems like there’s always something you could or should be doing—but maybe that’s exactly the problem. While the pressures to be (and stay!) productive have reached an all-time high, overscheduling your free time could actually do more harm than good. Enter “Should-Less Sundays”—your new favorite weekend tradition.
Tyler Calder
Oct 5, 2018
7 Things That Should Be In Every New Homeowner’s Manual
I had lived in my first home for almost one and a half years before I knew furnaces had filters that needed to be changed on the regular. Here’s how that discovery went down: My mom was at a hardware store, and she texted me about filters being on sale! Did I want her to pick me up some? I Googled: “How often do furnace filters need to be changed?” Google responded: “Check them once every month.
Brittany Anas
Oct 5, 2018
A Sleek and Small Minimal Modern Montreal Apartment
Name: Edmund Lam Location: Montreal, Canada Size: 850 square feet Years lived in: 3 months, owned Edmund Lam, creative director of fashion retailer Frank and Oak, lived in a mid-century house for five years in Montreal-West. Missing city life, he moved back into a smaller apartment a few months ago in Le Plateau Mont-Royal.
Sylvie Li
Oct 5, 2018
Why You Shouldn’t Always Believe Your ‘Zestimate’
If you’re a frequent Zillow user, you’ve probably heard of the Zestimate: the free online estimate of your home’s value generated by the real estate company. Sounds convenient, right? You can get your house appraised online without even leaving your chair. You may be tempted to just skip the hassle of hiring an appraiser to get an accurate estimate for your home and use the Zestimate instead. But Emily Heffter, a spokeswoman for Zillow, says that might not be the best strategy.
Maddy Sims
Oct 4, 2018
How to Turn Your Closet Into a Design Moment
When you picture your dream house, chances are it features a big, beautiful closet. You know, kind of like Mariah Carey’s wardrobe in her iconic episode of MTV’s “Cribs.” Or maybe like Cher Horowitz’s, complete with a computer that puts together great outfits for you. Or maybe it has a rotating shoe cupboard like Goldie Hawn’s closet did in “Overboard.” You get the picture, right?
Kelsey Mulvey
Oct 4, 2018
The Totally Free Super Cleaner You’re Not Using
There is something in your kitchen that’s a super-cleaning agent, and you’re probably not using it often enough. And that’s silly — because it’s free (or almost free). That super cleaner is hot, hot water, and it costs about $0.0005 a gallon even in New York City, where everything is expensive! Few stains or debris stand a chance against super hot water, and it disinfects surfaces, too.
Ayn-Monique Klahre
Oct 4, 2018
An Instagramer’s Country Home in the Argentinian Pampas
Name: Majo, Arturo, and their daughter Sofia Location: Bartolomé Bavio — Buenos Aires, Argentina Size: 2,400 square feet Years lived in: 8 years, owned Imagine having your nearest neighbor at a far enough distance that it’s unnecessary to set a password on your Wi-Fi. Welcome to Bartolomé Bavio, a rural town of 2,000 people located a couple of hours south of Buenos Aires and home to a lovely family made up of Majo, her husband, their daughter, and three rescued dogs.
Federico Paul
Oct 4, 2018
The Best Instagram Accounts to Follow If You Love Granny Chic Decor
Granny-chic decor is having a moment. You know, the heavy floral prints, patterned wallpapers, retro furnishings, and other kitschy decor items you used to see around your grandma’s place. Recently, these kinds of nostalgic interiors are popping up all over the ‘gram, and we’re here for it. Don’t believe us? Read ahead for seven Instagram accounts you must follow if you’re a fan of all things kitsch and granny-chic. 1.
Caroline Biggs
Oct 4, 2018
Another Cute A-Frame That’ll Make You Wish You Had a Cabin
Name: Flora Moreno de Thompson Location: Twain Harte, California Size: 1,300 square feet Years lived in: 8 years, owned The Thompson Lodge is a modified a frame cabin in Twain Harte, California. It was built in 1972 by my husband’s grandparents as a weekend getaway home. It has been in the family for three generations. We have spent a lot of time fixing it up; mostly painting and decluttering the place.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 4, 2018
Why We Write “IKEA” in All Caps (And Yes, You’re Pronouncing it Wrong)
Let’s be real: We’ve all spent several hours inside an IKEA store, or on the IKEA website, or figuring out how to put a piece of its furniture together. But how much time have we devoted to learning the story behind our favorite affordable Swedish home goods brand? Chances are that you have purchased at least one item from IKEA, but do you even have the slightest clue what their name means? Don’t worry my Scandi-design loving friends, I didn’t know either.
Caroline Biggs
Oct 4, 2018
What’s the Difference Between a Condo, Co-Op, and Townhouse?
When deciding whether to buy a co-op, condo or—gasp!—an entire townhouse, knowing the difference between the three is a good place to start.
Heather Senison
Oct 3, 2018
The One Thing You’re Throwing Away, But Definitely Shouldn’t
When it comes time to move, you will be grateful you have these.
Samantha Zabell
Oct 3, 2018
A Small Studio Is a Minimal, Chic Retreat
Name: Chelsey Brown Location: New York Size: 450 square feet Years lived in: 2 weeks, renting I moved into this 450-square-foot studio exactly two weeks ago. I wanted to create a retreat for myself as I am living there alone and wanted to come home to something homey, chic, and glamorous. The apartment was dark, bland, and boring before I moved in. The last person who lived there had virtually no furniture or interior style in the space—it was pretty depressing!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 3, 2018
8 Reasons You Shouldn’t Clean Out Your Bank Account at the Closing Table
Anyone who’s buying their first home has probably gotten used to stalking their bank accounts leading up to their closing making sure they’re beefing up their savings for a down payment and closing costs. According to Zillow, the median price of a home sold in America is $230,800. Putting 20 percent down on that home will cost you $46,160.
Diana Kelly
Oct 2, 2018
The 3 Life Lessons I Learned from Interviewing Dozens of Women Over 50
I never used to spend much time thinking about aging. I’m 29 and hang out in a mostly 20- and 30- something bubble in Washington, DC. Getting older was a vague, abstract concept on a far off, distant horizon. But then I began seeking out conversations with ladies in their 50s and 60s. I had started a new job in innovation focused on women over 50, and embarked on a quest to uncover ideas by speaking with the target market.
Alanna Ford
Oct 2, 2018
This 275-Square-Foot Tiny House Literally Runs on Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee
Since 2006, Dunkin’ Donuts (soon to be just “Dunkin'”) has been using the tagline “America Runs On Dunkin’.” And, over the years, that term caught fire and has now become part of the beloved coffee brand’s reputation. And as of today, Dunkin’ Donuts’ caffeinated products are fueling more than just people. Say hello to the 275-square-foot Home That Runs on Dunkin’, the first-ever tiny house running solely on recycled coffee grounds.
Nicoletta Richardson
Oct 2, 2018
A Modern Art-Filled Apartment in a Historic Row Home
Name: Taylor DeBartola and husband, Will Shalosky, and two bulldogs, Lady and Trish Location: Harleston Village — Charleston, South Carolina Size: 1,400 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned “There’s a centuries-old piece of Charleston advice that goes something like ‘Don’t drink wine on your porch and look at real estate listings.
Margaret Wright
Oct 2, 2018
Are Colorful Bathroom Tiles Making a Comeback?
Americans spent the last three or four decades tearing out pretty-in-pastel bathroom tiles. Pale pinks and greens surrounded every toilet, every shower, every sink. After spending decades finding the same shades everywhere, it’s no wonder we grew tired of the trend. But it’s time to break out your mortar and grout: Colorful bathroom tiles are coming back.
Jamie Wiebe
Oct 2, 2018
A New Study Shows Just How Obsessed Cat People Are
We always knew cat lovers were a breed of their own, but a new survey has locked down the proof. Through a survey of 1,000 cat owners, it was determined that the average cat owner “likes” 398 cat-related posts and looks at 725 cat pictures and videos in a year. 47 percent of owners surveyed report taking photos of their cats often, and say it takes an average of three attempts to get the ideal photo.
Megan Johnson
Oct 2, 2018
A Stunning Spanish Home Reflects Russian Roots
Name: Olga Komarova, husband, and three kids Location: Valencia, Spain Size: 1,076 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned In 2013 my husband and I inherited this flat from his grandmother. It is situated in a historical seaside area of Valencia—Cabanal. This is a very special place that holds many peculiar buildings in modernismo style (the Spanish version of Art Nouveau).
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 2, 2018
This Colorful Home Has Incredibly Creative DIYs and IKEA Hacks
You'll get tons of inspiration from this colorful, creative, and clever home!
Liz Calka
Oct 1, 2018
Partner
Tour a DIY Maven’s Moody, Woodsy Hotel Home
Name: Megan Pflug Site: The Woodhouse Lodge Location: Greenville, NY Size: 6,000 square feet Years lived in: 1 When New York interior designer Megan Pflug set her (impeccable) eye on the nearby Hudson Valley for a property that would double as a home and a business, she and her husband were in the market for an older property—one of the 18th- or 19th-century colonials the area is known for. Or so they thought.
Creative Studio
Oct 1, 2018
A 198-Square-Foot Airstream Is a Minimal, Black and White Tiny Home for Four
Name: Colleen Cashio, husband, two sons, and fur baby Location: Drasco, Arkansas Size: 198 square feet Years lived in: 4 months, owned Our Airstream was a labor of love and a full renovation that took two years to finish. It is a 1972 31 footer. We dreamed of having a vintage Airstream for a few years and finally pulled the trigger on one. My husband did all the work. The shell was taken off the frame so framework/welding could be done.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 1, 2018
11 Inspiring Ways to Style Your Floating Shelves
The possibilities are endless, but if you're stumped on how to style your floating shelves, these inspirational shelfies are sure to point you in the right direction.
Jessica Isaac
Sep 30, 2018
This Is How Much It Costs to Live 10 Minutes from Disneyland
Disneyland is dubbed the “Happiest Place on Earth,” and is a popular vacation destination for people from all over the world. Even celebrities love to spend the day at the magical theme park in Anaheim, California. But have you ever wondered what it would be like to live close enough to Disneyland that you could visit on a regular basis? For true Disney fanatics, owning a home in the area would be a dream come true.
Kate Streit
Sep 30, 2018
These Parents Recreated Diagon Alley In Their Backyard and It’s Absolutely Magical
It is just about every Harry Potter lovers dream to travel to the magical world. We all waited anxiously to get our Hogwarts letter in the mail, but sadly, it never came. For those of us who are the biggest Potterheads, we try to incorporate the wizarding world into our lives any way we can. We rewatch the movies, reread the books, share them with our loved ones, and find ways to celebrate Harry Potter all year long.
Ana Luisa Suarez
Sep 30, 2018
How Student Loans Couldn’t Stop Me from Buying a Home at 25
My husband and I are “recession kids.” We were just starting high school when the Great Recession brought the most significant economic downturn in the United States since the Great Depression. We watched our parents, neighbors, and family friends struggle with unemployment and the housing market crash. Foreclosures surged throughout the country, and home values plummeted following the housing bubble.
Alexandria Jacobson
Sep 30, 2018
Get Natalie’s Palm Springs Look!
Check out Natalie Jacob, the woman behind cocktail blog Arsenic Lace, and see what she’s done with her New Jersey apartment. Full of vintage, IKEA, Target, West Elm and a host of other sources, she’s mixed it all together in a super fun, original way. The wallpaper and paint treatments are exceptional—together it shows how the everyday can be turned fabulous if you roll up your sleeves and apply a little style!
Maxwell Ryan
Sep 30, 2018
This Geometric Tiny House in Slovenia Lets You Relax
The hills are alive with this sustainable tiny house. While those might not be the lyrics to the iconic The Sound Of Music song, it doesn’t make it any less true when addressing this glamping haven. Perched on the mountainside in Slovenska Bistrica, Slovenia, this tiny accommodation is all about modern simplicity. The one-room vacation rental can comfortably fit two guests, complete with a queen-sized bed, table, drawers, and shelves for additional space.
Nicoletta Richardson
Sep 30, 2018
Crate and Barrel’s Halloween Decor is Every Goth Lovers Dream
Did everyone go through a goth phase? Or was it just us? You might have told your parents and friends at the time that it “wasn’t a phase” but for most of us, it was. However, even if you don’t wear all black and channel your inner ’80s Winona Ryder every day, you still can love and appreciate the goth subculture. If you ever were goth or still are, you’re going to need to see Crate & Barrel’s Halloween decor.
Ana Luisa Suarez
Sep 29, 2018
9 Go-To IKEA Products Designers Buy Again and Again
Do you ever walk into a stylish space and mentally try to decipher storied or custom pieces from those that were shipped in a flat pack from IKEA? That’s a cool game to play, right? IKEA, arguably Sweden’s finest contribution to the 20th and 21st century (I kid…?), has become a mecca of sorts for the broke-twenty-something-who-has-no-furniture folk to the high-caliber tastemaker fold, and for good reason: there is literally something for everyone.
Kate Bergeron
Sep 29, 2018
Experts Reveal the 10 Big Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make
You’ve been squirreling away dollar after dollar and finally have a pile big enough to consider buying your first home. That’s the good news. The not-so-great news: First-time buyers are prone to making some pretty big mistakes. “Home sales have gone up and many first-time homebuyers are coming down with a case of home-buying FOMO,” says Tanya Hobson-Williams, an attorney in Jamaica Estates, New York.
Lambeth Hochwald
Sep 29, 2018
Inside Tyra Banks’ Pacific Palisades Mansion, Just Sold For $4 Million
Talk about the ultimate fall cleaning. Former fashion model and entrepreneur Tyra Banks recently offloaded another one of her Pacific Palisades homes that she bought four years earlier. The America’s Next Top Model host sold the four-bedroom, five-bathroom for $4 million, which is only slightly less than the $4.25 million she asked for when listing the posh pad back in May.
Kenya Foy
Sep 29, 2018
These Amazon Dining Room Buys Are Great for First Apartments–And Beyond
When it comes to buying furniture, some pieces stay with you for a year or two, and some for a lifetime. But when it comes to buying furniture on a budget, more can fall into the former camp. And while some inexpensive options might be required to get started while you save up for more investment pieces, it’s also nice when those inexpensive pieces can grow with you.
Marshall Bright
Sep 29, 2018
4 Things I Learned After My First Month of Small-Space Living
We’re back with the final installment of A Renter’s Diary! We’ve followed Rebekah Hall in her first month moving from a single family home into a 800-square-foot apartment in Little Rock, Arkansas. She’s had to figure out how to downsize and work around the quirks of the space. Last week, Hall shared how she shopped around her apartment (and her parents’ home) for no-cost kitchen storage solutions.
Rebekah Hall
Sep 28, 2018
A Dark, Dramatic Swedish Home Aces Atmosphere
Scandinavian and Nordic-inspired interiors are very good at very white, bright interiors, but they also do dark, moody spaces well, too.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 28, 2018
Clever Ways to Reuse All Those Used Toilet Paper Roll Tubes
Toilet paper is a fact of life, as are all the tubes that pile up as you go through it. Sure you can recycle those used rolls, but there’s a much better use for all that cardboard. Here are a bunch of ways to stretch out their humble little lives a little further. If you have a ton of gift wrap in your closet, take a break from buying more and find other ways to package presents. These fruit-themed ones are adorable.
Dabney Frake
Sep 28, 2018
5 Reasons You Should Add a Round Mirror to Your Space
Did you know the mirror, as we know it today, was invented fewer than 200 years ago? According to LiveScience, in 1835 German chemist Justus von Liebig coated a pane of glass with a thin layer of metallic silver and successfully coaxed out mankind’s inner Narcissus for decades to come. Since then, mirrors have come to be a solid fixture in interior design and, more recently, round mirrors seem to be challenging the rectangular norm (and for good reason).
Jessica Isaac
Sep 28, 2018
4 Scandinavian Architects Who Also Design Homes in the US
Welcome to Scandi Week—Apartment Therapy’s seven-day focus on all-things Scandinavia (often defined as the countries of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway). Sometimes it seems like the whole world is obsessed with trying to copy this corner of the globe, from its timeless style aesthetic to its now-famous coziness rituals. For the next week, we’ll take a look at all of it—cleaning, pop culture, and of course tons of eye-popping design inspiration.
Keshia Badalge
Sep 28, 2018
Before & After: This Travel Trailer Is a Happy Surprise Inside and Out
Meet Benny the Boler, a 1974 vintage fiberglass trailer built in Peace River, Alberta. Reader Ali and her husband Bryce transformed this 44-year-old cutie camper into a happy little home. Here’s how Ali describes the project: We bought him in 2017 and the plan was to renovate him with a light and bright attitude, for the love of taking something destined for a scrap yard and making it usable and beautiful. We have a real passion for working together and restoring something so functional.
Dabney Frake
Sep 28, 2018
A 1964 Split-Level House’s Decor Reflects the Whole World
Name: Christopher Beecroft, my wife… and two cats who really wanted to be in the pictures Location: Silver Spring, Maryland Size: 3,200 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 years, owned Our house is a 1964 split-level with four floors. It has a mix of mid-century modern-ish, Scandinavian-style, and inherited antique furniture. There is a wide range of art, including vintage concert and art gallery posters from the ’60s and ’70s, and some of my own photography.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 28, 2018
These Cozy Couches Are Each Made from 113 Recycled Plastic Bottles
Wouldn’t watching videos of adorable baby sea animals be so much more comforting if you were curled up on a sustainable sofa that was made from over 100 recycled plastic bottles? Enter: Lovesac’s new sofas, called “Sactionals”. Known for their eponymous next-level bean bags, Lovesac’s new modular sectionals look more like traditional upholstered couches that can be arranged and rearranged from one configuration to another in minutes.
Melissa Massello
Sep 27, 2018
HGTV HOME By Sherwin-Williams’ 2019 Color Of The Year Is So Calming
With a new year comes the opportunity for a new start, including a fresh coat of paint for your living spaces. But with so many color swatches to choose from, HGTV HOME By Sherwin-Williams just made your life a lot easier with their 2019 Color of the Year unveil. The winner is Reflecting Pool (SW6486), a hue of “many personalities” that communicates “a life of balance with a little bit of flair” with its versatility and adaptive skills.
Nicoletta Richardson
Sep 27, 2018
What I Wish I Knew Before Breaking My Lease—and Getting Sued
This piece is run with an anonymous byline as a courtesy to the writer, as the post could affect their ability to obtain housing. In my first apartment out of college, my roommate and I rented a well-maintained, spacious apartment with a built-in cabinet, hardwood floors, and an original clawfoot tub. We fell in love with its charm and the rent was pretty affordable. The building was a two-flat that the landlord had lived in for over 30 years.
Guest of Apartment Therapy
Sep 27, 2018
5 Rooms That Nail Tone-on-Tone Decorating
Is it just us, or are pops of color officially played out? Make no mistake, we love a good use of color as much as the next design lover. But when every single room has a pop of color, the styling tactic feels, well, dull. If you’re looking for an alternative, you may want to consider tone-on-tone decorating. Turns out, using one color throughout your space is unexpected, impactful, and totally Instagrammable.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 26, 2018
3 Things You Should Never Do During Your Inspection Period
Read over these missteps, as well as what you ought to do instead, so that you can handle your inspections with a sense of confidence.
Tara Mastroeni
Sep 26, 2018
A ’70s Swedish House Is Renovated and Reimagined
Name: Camilla Larsson and family Location: Nyköping, Sweden Size: 1,539 square feet Years lived in: 7 years, owned Welcome to Scandi Week—Apartment Therapy’s seven-day focus on all-things Scandinavia (often defined as the countries of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway). Sometimes it seems like the whole world is obsessed with trying to copy this corner of the globe, from its timeless style aesthetic to its now-famous coziness rituals.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 26, 2018
A Bold Bungalow Is Bursting with Stealable Decor Ideas
Name: Sarah Ward, my husband Dave, and pup Oliver Location: Calgary, Alberta Size: 1,800 square feet Years lived in: 8 years, owned Our home is a 1920s Craftsman bungalow located in Calgary, Alberta. We have lived in the home for about eight years and have slowly brought it to where it is today.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 26, 2018