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A Chic Cape Town Apartment With a View of Table Mountain

Name: Nikki Location: Cape Town, South Africa The basics: 3 months, owned — 500 square feet Nikki’s studio-turned-one-bedroom is packed full of fun, urban-chic finds and a view to die for. Pops of purple and rich textures give the space an easy lived-in feel that balances the sleek fixtures of the apartment. We want to pour ourselves a glass of wine, plop down on the couch and escape city life in Nikki’s apartment.

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Aug 6, 2017

Edward Norton Buys $11.8M Architectural Wonder in Malibu

Actor Edward Norton just purchased an $11.8 million home in Malibu Colony. The beachfront strip of prime Malibu real estate has for decades been a fave among the Hollywood set. Prior to the ‘Fight Club’ actor snapping up this architectural wonder, the home had been listed on and off the market for four years, priced as high as $22 million. The Stevens’ Home, as the residence is called, has five bedrooms and five bathrooms situated over 3,366 square feet.

Marni Epstein-Mervis

Aug 6, 2017

The Second Most Important Homebuying Decision You’ll Make: Tips for Finding the Best Agent for You

The wrong real estate agent—or just one who doesn’t jibe with your vibe—can cast a shadow on your whole home buying experience. That’s why it pays to know what things to look for (and the right kinds of questions to ask) when searching for a reliable real estate agent. So to help make your search a little easier, we called on William E Brown, President of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), for advice on how to find the best agent for your unique homebuying needs.

Caroline Biggs

Aug 6, 2017

Before & After: A Cold Concrete Office Space Gets a Hip New Look

There's a Tom Selleck pillow, FYI.

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Aug 6, 2017

This Heart Shaped Island Comes with a Frank Lloyd Wright House

A piece of prime architectural history is up for sale, and a private island comes with it. Situated on the 11 acre, heart-shaped Petra Island in New York’s Putnam County, luxury real estate concierge Chilton & Chadwick have put the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed property on the market with a $14.92 million price tag.

Kenya Foy

Aug 5, 2017

Before & After: Shaking Up an Outdoor IKEA Sofa With Shibori

Claire’s patio sofa was understandably looking a little worse for the wear after battling the elements for seven years. She decided to give shibori a try, with a backup plan in case things went south. Lo and behold there was no need for Plan B and now the sofa cushions are bright, fun and totally revitalized. From Claire: I bought this IKEA Ammero outdoor sofa over seven years ago and I’m very fond of it.

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Aug 5, 2017

A “Genius” Rental Kitchen Solution That’s Actually Incredibly Simple

For most renters, all decorating efforts come to a screeching halt in the kitchen. Whether it’s dated countertops, offensive wood finishes, or lighting that you’re pretty sure was initially installed for a crime scene investigation, most kitchen eyesores require major permanent solutions — or so we thought.

Jessica Isaac

Aug 5, 2017

The Things You Should Never Say to Someone Who Doesn’t Drink

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Aug 4, 2017

A California Creative Makes a Home in Brooklyn

Name: Coco and cats, Wolfie and Rosy Location: Greenpoint — Brooklyn, New York The basics: 3 year, rented — 600 square feet Coco’s black and white Brooklyn apartment is chic, warm and filled with tiny touches that it give it personality. An envy inducing amount of natural light helps the space feel expansive and bright.

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Aug 4, 2017

A Charming Apartment Full of Secondhand Finds

Name: Erin and her husband Location: Shadyside — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The basics: 7 months (but in the same building for 3 years), rented — 700 square feet Erin’s home is full of truly excellent secondhand finds and tons of layered textures, giving the space an eclectic warmth. Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I live here with my husband, who is a professional fly fisherman and a born and raised “Pittsburgher”.

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Aug 4, 2017

Our Best Advice for Hosting Guests in Your Living Room

How to make guests as comfortable on your couch as they'd be at the Ritz-Carlton (ok, maybe not exactly).

Nancy Mitchell

Aug 4, 2017

Before & After: A Cookie-Cutter Apartment for Newlyweds Get a New Look

A flat for newlyweds gets a major infusion of style.

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Aug 4, 2017

This Is the Grocery-Store Tea That Changed My Life

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Aug 4, 2017

For Your Inspiration Board: Two Uniquely Creative Ideas for DIY Sliding Doors

Though you can buy any number of ready-made sliding barn-style doors from your local hardware store, you might be more of the DIY type, or you may have a home that needs a unique sliding door solution. (Or maybe you’re just not into the rustic farmhouse modern look.) Here are two beautiful homes feature sliding doors made out of unusual (and affordable) materials that could be inspiration for a sliding door solution of your own.

Adrienne Breaux

Aug 4, 2017

A NYC Couple Live and Work Together in 400 Square Feet

Name: Meghan and Andy Location: Astoria — Queens, New York The basics: 6 years, rented —400 square feet Meghan and Andy have added so many bright (in every sense of the word) small space fixes to to their cute Queens apartment it will come as no surprise that they both have design backgrounds. Cute as it is clever, their home is well organized yet totally warm.

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Aug 3, 2017

These Memorable Mantras Will Help You Declutter and Guide Your Quest for Less

The most powerful tool in your decluttering arsenal? It’s your mind. Truly, when you seem to have a problem with “too much,” the biggest obstacle in the way of getting rid of needless things is your own brain. It’s there in the background insisting, maybe, that you’ll wear that ill-fitting dress some day again, or that this old broken lamp is the last thing that connects you to the memory of your grandparents’ condo.

Taryn Williford

Aug 3, 2017

Impossibly Tough “Would You Rather?” Questions: The Apartment Edition

We all have deal breakers in just about every facet of our lives—from dating to jobs, and of course, to our homes, there are some things we just can’t deal with. And those deal breakers are different for everyone—for one person, a roommate leaving dishes in the sink overnight could feel like the end of the world, while for another person, cleanliness (or lack thereof) is a non-issue compared to whether or not they get along with their roommate on a personal level.

Brittney Morgan

Aug 3, 2017

A Basic Living Room Gets a Dark and Lush Makeover

Project by: Sandra Gudaviciute of The Knotted Touch Location: Godalming, Surrey, United Kingdom Sandra transformed this living room from fine, if a little basic, to a dark and cozy statement room. Given a lot of great elements to work with (helllooooooo floors) she really upped the drama of the room, giving a little nod to the Victorian era in which the home was built. From Sandra: The house was built around 1900, converted into maisonettes in 1950.

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Aug 3, 2017

Own One of These Six Lighthouses for Sale From Just $10,000

Do you have what it takes to buy a fixer-upper…lighthouse? The federal government seems to be having a fire sale on seaworthy structures, and six intrepid bargain-hunters can scoop them up this summer for a (fisherman’s) song — with auction prices starting at just $10,000. (No, this is not a whale’s tale.

Melissa Massello

Aug 3, 2017

Before & After: How I Transformed My Kitchen Junk Drawer Without Buying a Single Organizer

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Aug 3, 2017

Kitchen Pegboard Storage Wall DIY

Don’t walk away from a potential home because the kitchen cabinet space is too limited. This DIY kitchen pegboard storage wall will put everything from big pots to tiny doodads in its own place.

Andrea Greco

Aug 3, 2017

6 Things That Are Making Your Kitchen Look Messier than It Is

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Aug 3, 2017

What We’re Loving This Week: Lemon Wallpaper, an Affordable Light Fixture & More

Welcome to the Love List, a new series where Apartment Therapy editors share what they’re crushing on this week, whether it’s an article, a product, or something else entirely! Ever wonder what our editors are obsessing over? This week, some of the folks behind Apartment Therapy share their favorite finds, including some lovely lemon wallpaper, star patterned tile, a sports podcast, cheeky clutches, and more.

Tara Bellucci

Aug 2, 2017

Yes, You Can: Make this On-Trend Terrazzo Clock

It’s about time to try a new DIY project using a glorious old Italian technique: terrazzo-ing. Is that an official word yet? I think what makes terrazzo so appealing – aside from making great use of remnant materials – is its convertibility and variety. You can customize it numerous ways, from color choices to the scale of the pieces, to the materials you use, which is a dream for creative types.

Amelia Lawrence

Aug 2, 2017

Before & After: A Sadly Scuffed and Wonkily Warped Dresser is Rescued

Bekah spotted this dresser on Craigslist and saw past the scuffs and marks to the mid century modern potential. After picking it up for a bargain, Bekah and her dad spiffed and shined the piece to its former glory. From Bekah: I found this beautiful four-drawer dresser on Craigslist one day while wasting time. The guy was asking $80 but when my boyfriend went to pick it up, he was able to get it for only $60!

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Aug 2, 2017

Before and After: A “Luxe Bohemian” Bedroom Gets a Refresh

Bridget’s “luxe bohemian” Oakland apartment is full of unique furniture, eccentric art, and beautiful textiles. But even all of those wonderful elements combined can make a space feel cluttered and disorderly, as Bridget says was the case in her bedroom. “It was starting to feel clunky and granny-ish. There were big, heavy furniture pieces and too many color schemes.” To fix that, Bridget got the idea to rearrange large furniture pieces and mix it up with new art.

Esteban Cortez

Aug 2, 2017

The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Sofa

Whether or not you love your furniture, it pays—quite literally—to keep it looking great. If you have a sofa or chair you love, the benefits of making sure your investment lasts a long time are obvious. But even if you’re not sitting on your forever couch right now, keeping it in great shape will make your piece a more appealing second-hand buy for the lucky shopper who finds your well-maintained sofa on Craigslist for a steal.

Taryn Williford

Aug 2, 2017

This Is The Totally Free Super Cleaner You’re Not Using

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Aug 2, 2017

The Super-Strong Vinegar German Moms Use to Clean

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Aug 2, 2017

A Beautifully Renovated English Terrace House

Name: Emily, Jon and their two children Lola and Otis Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK The basics: 2 years, owned — 1,400 square feet Emily’s home is not just carefully designed, it’s consciously designed as well. Filled with mostly second hand and handmade items from her own store, the home is full of pieces that have had previous lives or traceable origin stories.

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Aug 1, 2017

9 Temporary Solutions for an Ugly (or Just Plain Boring) Backsplash

The backsplash has a huge impact on the look and feel of your kitchen, which makes it even more of a pity that so many rentals have such ugly ones. But the good news is that, even if you’re renting, you don’t have to content yourself with what you’ve got. Here are nine good-looking, affordable, and totally temporary ways to transform your ugly (or maybe just boring) backsplash.

Nancy Mitchell

Aug 1, 2017

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The Reveal: See Meaghan and Eric’s Bigger, Better Bed for Their Expanding Family

We first met Meaghan and Eric during a super busy time in their life, but busy is what family does best: Meaghan runs two businesses (a daycare and McNamara Design, an interiors and installations firm), they are raising two adorable munchkins, Hadley (2) and Emmett (1), and they’re getting ready for baby no. 3! In all this happy chaos, Meaghan and Eric treasure their serene master bedroom, where the whole fam snuggles up for breakfast and a.m. cartoons.