A Brooklyn Set Designer's Apartment Style Is 'Box of Crayola Crayons'
Tay is a set designer, builder, and DJ, and describes herself as an “audacious welder of dreamscapes,” like the colorful apartment she rents in Brooklyn.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 8, 2022
This Polychromatic Loft Is Proof You Can Have a Colorful Home on a Budget
Lots of IKEA, a sprinkling of handmade furniture, a dose of DIY, and PLENTY of paint have all been used brilliantly by clothing designer Haley Boyko in her Long Beach rental loft apartment.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 6, 2022
This San Diego Rental Loft Is Funky, Eclectic, Maximal, and Incredibly Colorful
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When Bridgette and her boyfriend, Blue, moved into their loft apartment, they committed to making the space their own while not breaking the bank. They used Facebook Marketplace to find staple pieces that they DIYed to fit their style.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 5, 2022
A Technicolor Tennessee House Has a Round Red Bed, a Hot Pink Kitchen, and More
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The moment you walk in this home's door, you’re greeted by a giant gold cage, setting the tone for a glamorous, luxurious, comfortable, Hollywood regency-meets-1970s opulence style space!
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 4, 2022
A Colorful Copenhagen Apartment Has Rainbow Curtains & Papier-Mâché Fruit
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Lærke Victoria, a creative living in the Danish capital, has thrown caution to the wind in her colorful, kaleidoscopic apartment, complete with a plethora of adorable DIY papier-mâché fruits.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 1, 2022
This 'New York Times' Political Reporter's Brooklyn Loft Is All About Color, Art
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Astead W. Herndon thinks you should always invest in a good couch. His is a gorgeous pink one... a bold color suggestion made by a Hinge date!
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 23, 2022
This Small Michigan Rental Is Filled With DIYs and Decked Out for Pride
Daniel Parkington and husband Geof Parkington share this 670-square-foot apartment with their pup, Stella.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 21, 2022
17 Beautiful Balconies Prove You Don't Need a Ton of Space to Enjoy the Outdoors
You don't need a pool, a yard, or even a lot of square feet to enjoy your own piece of outdoor heaven — these 17 perfectly pretty and exceptionally petite balconies are proof that you don't need a ton of space to be able to enjoy the outdoors at home!
Adrienne Breaux
May 31, 2022
Two Creatives Personalized a Blank New Build With Marvelous Modern Millwork
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Jeff and Emily Daws have combined their creative fields — textile design and woodworking — to create a one-of-a-kind home out of a blank slate new build.
Adrienne Breaux
May 25, 2022
This Oakland Home Is an Homage to Beautiful, Natural Wood
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Where are all my natural-wood enthusiasts? Aleksandra Zee and Antrom Kury, artists and woodworkers, live in this rental house that showcases the beauty of warm wood tones and terrific natural textures.
Adrienne Breaux
May 24, 2022
This Dreamy 164-Square-Foot Treehouse Was Built Entirely by Hand for Only $15k
Though Will Sutherland and Sabrina Hartley's creation may be small, it's not lacking in comfort or style.
Adrienne Breaux
May 23, 2022
A Bold Brooklyn Rental Features One of the Coolest DIY Tile Backsplashes Ever
Tours
"There’s always something going on within the four walls of my apartment — whether it’s testing a new recipe for my blog, tinkering with the interior design of the apartment, an art or DIY project, hosting friends for a mandoo (Korean dumplings) party, or simply cranking away at my computer," writes Christine Han, a Korean-American recipe developer and food blogger who founded the blog, Dear Saturdays.
Adrienne Breaux
May 9, 2022
3 Unique Color Combo Ideas to Steal from Small/Cool
Whether through paint or decor, color adds a ton of inspiration to one's home, and the rooms in this year's Small/Cool event space had a few surprising applications worthy of a decor deep dive.
Adrienne Breaux
May 4, 2022
8 Plants You Didn't Know Were Fake from Small/Cool
There were several fake plants sprinkled around Apartment Therapy's Small/Cool NYC event that look so good, I bet you can't tell just by looking at them! And the best part, these fake-but-real-looking plants can be purchased online, so you can snag a few for your own home.
Adrienne Breaux
May 3, 2022
This 250-Square-Foot NYC Studio Is Exactly What Apartment Therapy Is All About
Melissa Chang's thoughtful (and smart!) furniture layout, her approach to collecting, and her experiences living even smaller in Tokyo have all contributed to a gorgeous, cozy, functional home, despite being a one-room studio apartment only 250 square feet large.
Adrienne Breaux
May 2, 2022
This Stylish Swedish Home's Interior Is Inspired by the 1970s
Emma and Henrik's home style is heavily influenced by the patterns and colors of the 1970s — particularly orange and brown, hence the name of Emma’s Instagram, Home of Orange Brown.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 29, 2022
A 1960s German House Is Delightfully Decorated in 1970s Colors and Patterns
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This house was renovated twice since it was built in the 1960s, and when Doro and Jürgen moved in, the couple had a clear idea of how they wanted to change the house to suit their style.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 28, 2022
A Pro Organizer's Staten Island Rental Is Clean, Modern, Minimal & Marvelous
Rebekah Love, a professional organizer and the owner of company, Organize For Love, shares this Staten Island home with husband, Olushola Bashorun, a fine arts photographer with AQut Photography, and their daughter, Loren.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 27, 2022
A First-Time Renovator on a DIY Budget Transformed This 1971 Ranch-Style House
Megan and Alex bought this 1,800-square-foot, ranch-style house in Austin three years ago. Megan is just the right person to style a house from the 1970s because of her passions for retro styles, thrifting, and history, which she explores on the popular blog Mid-century Millennial.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 25, 2022
This Small Dutch Rental Apartment Embraces Mid-Century Modern Colors and Shapes
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Hester Vogelzang's retro interior-themed Instagram tagline is “Born in the nineties, living in the seventies,” and that applies to the home shared with boyfriend, Jens, and newborn son, Wobbe.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 15, 2022
B&A: Thanks to a DIY Loft, a 330-Square-Foot Studio Is an Organized Home for Two
Josie says that limitations breed creativity, and that certainly applies in the home she shares with her partner, Alec. "I have never gotten more ideas for a space than for this tiny apartment."
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 13, 2022
What Exactly Is a Decade Dabbler (And Are You One?)
A Decade Dabbler is someone who's absolutely inspired and energized by colors, textures, shapes, patterns, and other throwback elements from the past's most stylish decades.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 12, 2022
B&A: A Dark, Totally Round '70s Apartment Was Turned into a Pastel '80s Paradise
This 1970s Bauhaus-Inspired Munich apartment — which is completely round shaped, by the way — was transformed into a pastel-colored, Memphis-inspired home filled with vintage gems, modern finds, and custom-made furniture designed by the homeowner.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 5, 2022
This Colorful Miami Apartment Takes Design Cues from the 1960s, 1990s & Art Deco
Interior decorator Dani Klarić lives in this large, loft-like apartment in Miami with her boyfriend, Bello. Dani pulls a lot of her home's interior inspiration from the Art Deco era, but you'll also find nods to the 1960s, 1990s, and even some mid-century modern vibes, too.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 1, 2022
This Financial Planner's Historic Home Mixes Original Details & Modern Updates
Danielle Nava is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and the co-owner and vice president of Toujours Planning. She lives in a stunning historic house she shares with her husband, Andrés, their adorable twin daughters, and their cats, Niko and Ludo.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 30, 2022
A 186-Square-Foot Screened-In Porch Was Turned into a Cute, Cozy 3-Season Studio
Kyle Freeman turned a screened-in porch into her very own adorable one-room, home-away-from-home by adding a sink, mini-kitchen, outdoor shower, and more.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 28, 2022
A Creative Director's Historic Live/Work Loft Is Minimal, Postmodern, and Cool
Victoria Ashley is the founder and creative director of Laundry Day, a design-forward glassware and smoking accessories brand. She rents this historic life/work loft in Victoria that's filled with cool, stylish, and intentional furniture and decor objects.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 25, 2022
This Singer and Songwriter's Colorful House Is the Perfect Place to Make Music
Raquel Lily is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and online content creator, and she released her debut full-length album, "Fixations," in early March. She lives in this colorful, musical house in Atlanta.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 23, 2022
This Infectious Disease Scientist's Atlanta Condo Is as Fun and Cool as She Is
Scientist and educator Laurel Bristow's Instagram is a wealth of easy-to-digest and scientifically accurate information on COVID, vaccines, boosters, variants, and so much more. And her Atlanta condo she shares with her cat and axolotl is full of cool art and "cheeky little items."
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 21, 2022
A Joyful, Colorful Miami House Was Decorated on a Budget With Stencils and Paint
Sarah Coleman and her partner had to decorate their Miami house on a very small budget. "Everything we did was stencils and paint because it was the most affordable option. I wanted the gorgeous wallpapers and new shiny fixtures, but we had to do everything little by little and do it creatively, so we weren’t broke all of the time!"
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 18, 2022
B&A: A 500-Square-Foot Studio Looks Fully New Thanks to a Mantel, Molding & More
Interior designer Nicole Arruda's whole rental studio apartment is proof of how much architectural interest and beauty you can add to a space with just a few details.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 16, 2022
A 230-Square-Foot NYC Studio Doesn't Feel Too Small at All
Video House Tour
Thanks to light colors, smart storage ideas, and intentional dividing of "zones," Kristy Marhin has done an amazing job of creating a cozy home in just 230 square feet.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 14, 2022
5 Pro Organizers Reveal the Items to Never Keep on Your Kitchen Counter
Peruse this list, and then consider taking an inventory of your own kitchen's workspace.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 14, 2022
This Author's 1930s LA Rental Is Beautifully Bright and Airy
Meg Quinn, author of "THE CHEESE BOARD DECK" and the popular website, "Ain't Too Proud to Meg," rented this LA apartment for 10 years.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 8, 2022
The Secrets to Estate Sales Demystified, According to a Frequent Shopper
Most weekends I visit at least one estate sale. I'm no expert, but I have picked up a few tips and tricks for this treasure-hunting and architecture-gawking hobby. Inside: the answers to some of the most common estate sale questions I had before becoming a frequent shopper.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 7, 2022
Organizing Pros Share the Two Quick Morning Tasks That Make a Difference
Five professional organizing experts reveal the task they tackle each morning to keep their home feeling more organized, and their responses are easy, fast actions you can add to your own morning routine.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 4, 2022
This Condo Draws Inspo from Black Women Singers and Feminist Artists and Authors
Sekile Nzinga is the Chief Equity Officer for the State of Illinois and the founder of The Nzinga Collective, and rents this 1200-square-foot condo in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 1, 2022
7 Professional Organizers Share Easy, Daily Tasks to Keep You More Organized
There aren't any magic pills or quick shortcuts to keeping your home organized, but there are a few small and easy tasks you can tackle every day.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 9, 2022
B&A: This 200-Year-Old, 476-Square-Foot Cabin Is Unrecognizable After a Reno
Stephanie Lalley, who is the Design Director at Lucy Interior Design, turned this unloved, nearly tear-down cabin into a stunning and bright retreat for her family of four.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 3, 2022
I'm Moving into This Cat Sanctuary Designed to Look Like a Stylish 1970s House
There's a fisherman-themed living room, a rec room designed to look like a retro basement, and adorable kitchen details for kitties. I'm not kidding; I want to live here.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 1, 2022
Actress Hayley Orrantia's Home Is Packed With Envy-Inducing Nods to Nature
Actress Hayley Orrantia, who is also a singer and songwriter, loves interior design, and also buys, flips, and renovates homes alongside her father in Nashville, Tennessee.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 28, 2022
This Pro Organizer's Philosophy on Tidying AND Home Are Refreshingly Realistic
Professional Organizer House Tour
Nonnahs focuses on keeping her home — which she shares with her husband and kids — tidy and lived in, not perfect. Her company, Get Organized Already!, emphasizes personal comfort and living with different tidiness types.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 27, 2022
A Pro Organizer's Home Has Inspiringly Clutter-Free Cabinets, Closets and More
Name: Janelle Williams, husband Darrell Williams, and three children ages 19, 16, and 11 Location: Annapolis, MarylandSize: 2600 square feet Type of Home: Single Family HouseYears lived in: 5 years, ownedStarting the year off by touring the homes (and drawers, pantries, closets, and more behind-the-scenes spots) of professional organizers, small space dwellers, and other design experts has become a tradition on Apartment Therapy.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 25, 2022
A Pro Organizer's House Is Comfortable & Calm Thanks to Neutrals & Tidy Storage
Thanks to a lot of creams, natural stone, natural wood, indoor plants, and organized spaces, Michele Vig's tidy home has an overall feel of being calm, cozy, and peaceful.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 21, 2022
This Artist's Rental Home in Ojai Is Like Walking into a Warm Hug
"I love my space because it encourages room for creativity — I'm surrounded by items that I find comforting, such as big soft blankets and plush textured pillows, as well as items that creatively inspire me, from art to books and objects from my travels," explains painter Kristine Overacre.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 19, 2022
This Pro Organizer's Neat Home Is Inspired by Her Family’s Afro-Caribbean Roots
Jennifer is a part-time nursing professor and the full-time CEO/lead professional organizer for organizing company, Organized by Jen D. She shares this San Diego home with her husband, Tony, sons Alton, Aiden, and Sean, and pets.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 17, 2022
B&A: Bobby Berk Transformed Freida Pinto's 1950s Traditional L.A. Bungalow
A dated and dark house is now a warm, modern, tranquil home with a beautiful color palette.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 14, 2022
A Pro Organizer's Home Has Smart Tips for Drawers, Doors & Other Storage Spots
Bleached herringbone oak wood floors, white-washed wood detailing, high ceilings, and impeccably organized spaces all contribute to the serene atmosphere of this professional organizer's home.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 12, 2022