East Coasters are stocked up on canned goods and water and waiting out Hurricane Sandy. Consider this my way of sending good thoughts and best wishes to everyone who is at home today. • Homebound with Sandy Apartment Therapy

Do you take your time and hunt down the absolute perfect item for each nook and cranny? Can you live in a semi-finished space? In other words: are you a slow decorator? • Are You a Slow Decorator? Apartment Therapy

Rowen and Wren are a couple with a passion for design and an eye for beautiful products. They’ve been in the field for years and now they are bringing their style to an eponymous online shop. • Rowen & Wren Housewares Apartment Therapy

Room for Color is in full swing and we’ve seen many kitchens entered and vying for your vote. We’ve rounded them up for easy viewing… • Kitchens in Room for Color Apartment Therapy

A few weeks ago, I gathered some supplies and got to work painting this dresser. I photographed the process and kept track of my steps for the benefit of the ugly furniture in all of your lives. • Paint a Wood Dresser Apartment Therapy

There are three things that separate the good podcasts from the bad: the host, the guests and the quality of the production. All of these podcasts meet these requirements. • Favorite Podcasts Apartment Therapy

Todd Selby recently celebrated the launch of his second book, Edible Selby, about “the most interesting and creative chefs from around the world.” We attended the showcase and brought back the scoop… • Edible Selby Launch Apartment Therapy

With the arrival of autumn comes the entertaining season. Start getting your bar prepped now, starting with a new corkscrew or they make great hostess gifts! • Corkscrews & Wine Openers Apartment Therapy

Instead of whitewashing your floors, why not try a bright color? It’s especially nice in airy, sunny spaces, where the sunlight can shade and change the color throughout the day. • Bold Color on the Floor Apartment Therapy

Yellow is the energy drink of paint colors, adding a boost of light and zest. It tricks the mind into seeing sunshine instead of shadows, and feeling vitality over fatigue. It’s perfect for kitchens. • Yellow in the Kitchen Apartment Therapy

Maintaining your tech can involve lots of little chores you probably hate doing. Here’s a list of our least favorite tech chores, and steps we’ve taken so that they don’t bother us too much anymore. • Avoid Tech Chores Apartment Therapy

My brother and sister-in-law are eradicating every inch of wallpaper from their old Victorian home. Here’s a quick guide to their tried-and-true method for removing wallpaper… • How To Remove Wallpaper Apartment Therapy

I love throwing holiday parties but hate having once-a-year stuff crowding my limited storage space. Here’s how to get in the Halloween spirit with things you can use year-round (and may already have!). • Halloween Decorations Apartment Therapy

Halloween is my favorite holiday, but I usually channel my energy into making a costume vs. decorating my home. That might change this year, because some of these crafty projects are just too good to ignore. I’ve collected thirty of my favs to share… • DIY Halloween Mega List Apartment Therapy

When we drew up plans for renovating the basement, I wanted to install a compact under-counter fridge in the basement’s mini kitchen. I figured I could just shove in a cheap dorm fridge, boy was I in for a surprise… • Under-Counter Fridges Apartment Therapy

Seafoam, mint, pastel, sage. While there are definitely variations in these shades of green, they all hail from the lighter end of the spectrum, and are on the more muted side of the green family. • Pale Green in the Kitchen Apartment Therapy

Gift registries are controversial, so I thought it would be good to have a good old-fashioned public forum. I’ve never ordered anything off a registry, but I’m always glad they’re there… • Gift Registries Apartment Therapy

When it comes to dinnerware, it’s hard to find that perfect purple. Here are some pieces for a grown-up look without turning into Marie from Breaking Bad. • Perfectly Purple Tabletop Apartment Therapy

Orange is lovely on a pumpkin, and just as cheerful and fun in the kitchen. Whether it’s bright and bold or muted, an accent or a full-scale commitment, orange will definitely energize mealtime. • Orange in the Kitchen Apartment Therapy

When it comes to paint, you get what you pay for. What is it that makes the good stuff so much better and why should you splurge? • Is Expensive Paint Better? Apartment Therapy

A friend of mine has been moving the cat’s litter box from room to room trying to find the perfect place for it. One day she woke up inspired and followed through. The other night, she showed off her ingenious solution to me. • Creative Litter Box Apartment Therapy

Wallpaper adds instant color, helps define your room’s style, and introduces dimension beyond the comparative flatness of paint. Settle in, here is a massive round up of modern wallpapers, organized around some vague trends. • 25 Pretty Patterned Wallpapers Apartment Therapy

Dark, moody teal. While it might not be your first thought for a kitchen, it sure does work. Pair it with some warm wood accents and you have yourself a cozy room. • Teal Kitchens Apartment Therapy

How you get ready for bed is just as important as how you wake up, if not more. Ending the day with letting everything go from the past, present and future can often be the most difficult task you face all day. • Get A Good Night’s Sleep Apartment Therapy

Last year on Parks & Rec, April and Andy threw a blow-out Halloween shindig. They remembered vampire teeth, blood capsules, and spiderwebs, but forgot to let their roommate Ben know they were throwing a party… • Parks & Rec Halloween Apartment Therapy

Painting your walls can totally transform a space, but here’s a reminder that even small doses of color can have major impact. • Big Color in Small Spaces Apartment Therapy

The thought of applying wallpaper to smooth and clean walls used to make one shudder. But these days there’s a lot of removable wallpaper on the market – so whether you have a short attention span or you’re in a rental, you can still get in on the fun. • Removable Wallpaper Apartment Therapy

While other midcentury designers were molding chairs from new materials like steel and plastic, Hans Wegner stuck with a classic — wood. He created many designs in wood, but none have had the staying power of the Wishbone Chair. • The Wishbone Chair Apartment Therapy

When you breakup with a live-in love it’s not unusual to suddenly find yourself without half of your stuff. Many people are throwing their friends breakup showers. What do you make of this? • Divorce/Breakup Showers Apartment Therapy

Brightly colored countertops aren’t a choice for the faint of heart. The cost and permanence makes them a bold statement, but if done right they show off a homeowner’s fun and carefree personality. • Boldly Colored Countertops Apartment Therapy

This summer a number of my friends rented out their homes. After an extensive poll and some crazy stories, I’ve compiled their suggestions into a guide to renting out your space. • Renting Out Your Home Apartment Therapy

In the lobby of our hotel in San Diego I noticed an impressive vertical indoor garden. I was able to get a few details about the setup and tips for how to make your own vertical garden at home. • Indoor Vertical Gardening Apartment Therapy

My electric kettle is used daily which is why it’s awarded a permanent spot on the counter. Americans have a smaller range of choices than Europeans, but there are still good-looking ones around. • Stylish Electric Kettles Apartment Therapy

Nothing says October like a pumpkin full of beer! Here’s an adaptation of a summery watermelon keg for the fall season. • Pumpkin Keg Apartment Therapy

Clean, minimalist, industrial or unfinished, harsh, bare? Exposed bulbs are making a comeback, and while some embrace the trend, others would rather put a lampshade on it. • Embracing the Exposed Bulb? Apartment Therapy

DWR calls it “the consummate modernist chandelier”. Designed in 1958 the PH Artichoke Lamp is perhaps the most recognizable and coveted of modern light fixtures. • The Artichoke Lamp Apartment Therapy

Recently a friend was driving through our area so we invited him to stay the night. Almost two weeks later, he’s still here.What is appropriate behavior for a house guest? Here are a few basics for being a good guest. • Be A Good Guest Apartment Therapy

It’s hard to believe the Tripp Trapp chair has been around for four decades as it still feels thoroughly modern. The chair is at home in any style of decor: from country farmhouses to chic penthouses. • TrippTrapp Chair Apartment Therapy

If you’re looking for an orchard or scenic drive to experience this autumn, here are some national and regional directories to check out. • Orchards, Pumpkins, Drives… Apartment Therapy

“Obsessed with home decor? You may have self-image problems,” warned a recent article claiming that women today feel stressed about home decor to the point that they have self-esteem issues. • Hobby or Unhealthy? Apartment Therapy

14 years after Harry Bertoia’s steel mesh furniture made its debut, came the Platner chair. Born of a generation embracing a more luxurious, sensual brand of modernism, the Platner chair gave new-school materials an old-school elegance. • The Platner Chair Apartment Therapy

Are you thinking about making a big change? If you have big dreams, Apartment Therapy wants to partner with you to help make those dreams happen with our Renovation Diary Program. • Renovation Diary Apartment Therapy

Although it’s the tail end of the season for fishermen, scallops in both fashion and the home are still going strong. This simple pattern and/or detail makes things both classic and special. • Scallop Designs in the Home Apartment Therapy

You might not think of scrolled arms and contoured backs as features of modern design, but Thonet’s classic “cafe” chairs were light years ahead of their time. To make them Thonet pioneered the use of heat to bend wood into improbable shapes. •

My boyfriend and I recently decided to co-habitate. Merging our existing possessions wasn’t too painful, but buying and arranging furniture? War. How do you settle décor disputes? • Resolving Design Disputes Apartment Therapy

Setting up a first studio at home doesn’t have to be a daunting affair. With a few inexpensive solutions, you can photograph small objects with terrific results. Here’s what you need… • Photographing Objects Apartment Therapy

If you live in an expensive city, are you asking yourself how long you can afford to stay? Do you love your city so much that you plan to just pay crazy-high rent forever and forget about buying a home? • Living in Expensive Cities Apartment Therapy

Updating laminate counters without completely replacing them can be a big challenge. Which is why we were so impressed with this project which added a layer of concrete on top of the existing counter. • Laminate to Concrete Counter Apartment Therapy