Courtney Balestier

AI can make life easier in many ways — even if you’re still figuring out what exactly those ways are. But you don’t need a computer science degree to put AI to work for you (trust us, we were liberal arts majors). It can be as easy as opening a PDF. PDF Spaces in Adobe Acrobat is a new AI-powered workspace that’s also a household management secret weapon, where you can upload and organize all the pieces of a project, but that’s just the beginning.

When she returned to her parents’ NYC apartment after college graduation, Dorm Therapy contributor Angie Arias saw her childhood bedroom in a brand new way — and she wanted to make some changes.“My childhood bedroom is becoming a space that reflects this new chapter of my life,” Angie says. “Turning it into a place that reflects who I am now feels like stepping into a new version of myself.

With all respect to our first apartments, at some point, it’s time for our spaces to feel more grown-up. For Apartment Therapy Style Editor Emma Dangel, her self-described “big girl apartment” in NYC needed one more thing to accommodate the stage she wanted to be living in now: a place to eat.“I’m ready to romanticize my life and eat at a table, not on a sofa,” Emma says.

The right piece of furniture can solve multiple design dilemmas. Apartment Therapy Home Director Danielle Blundell had two: She needed extra room for overnight guests, and she wanted to improve the flow of her narrow living room. A small space–friendly sleeper sofa could help with both!“A stylish sleeper seemed like just the two-in-one I needed for cozy nights watching TV or hanging out — and an extra spot for easy (and comfy!) overnight hosting,” Danielle says.

Summer is full of reasons to celebrate, from Father’s Day and graduation to birthday BBQs and family reunions. Whatever warm-weather milestones you have coming up, Le Creuset has gifts to suit — all sure to be enjoyed for many more summers to come.Le Creuset is taking its iconic cookware beyond the kitchen with the Alpine Outdoor Collection.

When you have a small space or a growing family — or both — every part of your home needs to work a bit harder. Katy Olson, Cubby’s Senior Editor, lives with her husband and two toddlers in a New York home where no one room serves just one purpose.“My kids are super close in age, which is amazing. They play together, share milestones, and basically have a built-in best friend,” she says.

One of the surest ways to make your space feel more homey is to entertain: Seeing friends have fun in your abode adds warmth that lasts long after they leave. Marvina’s airy, spacious living room is ideal for hosting, and she wanted to add softness to boost that stay-as-long-as-you-like feeling.“I entered the New Year knowing that redecorating my living room space was going to be my main priority,” Marvina says.

When did you feel like you had a grown-up home? Maybe it’s when you get rid of your parents’ hand-me-down couch, or your first time living alone after years of having roommates. That was the case for Maya, who just moved from a roommate share in San Francisco to her own apartment in New York. Maya wanted to lean into her solo space by making her new bedroom feel extra lush and special.“My bedroom is where I like to read, relax, and reset,” Maya says.

Most of us clean on autopilot: We have our time-tested routines, and each session is pretty much a copy-paste job. It may work okay, but we’re likely missing tweaks and upgrades that can make the job a lot easier — and get our homes a lot cleaner. Consider the floors. If your routine involves a vacuum step and then a mopping step, it’s time for an update.

The fresh feeling of a big spring clean is unbeatable, but we don’t always have the time — or energy — to commit to a full day of scrubbing and scouring. That’s why Katie Maguire, Apartment Therapy Director of Shopping Content Strategy, does mini spring cleans: bite-sized tasks that add up to a deeper clean.“Breaking cleaning into smaller tasks feels manageable instead of overwhelming,” Katie says.

Cleaning isn’t just sweeping crumbs and scrubbing surfaces. Showing our home extra love is also a way to restore mental and emotional balance at home — especially after a long winter. For Apartment Therapy style editor Emma Dangel, spring cleaning the Brooklyn apartment she shares with her senior cat, Phoebe, helps her feel more grounded and productive as she heads into a new season.“My place feels so stale after spending all winter cooped up with Phoebe,” Emma says.

As the owner of two (tiny, perfect) dogs, Apartment Therapy editor-in-chief Charli Penn knows that pet dander has an uncanny ability to multiply. To keep their home feeling fresh — and keep their allergies in check — Charli and her husband rely on a weekly cleaning routine. And after a snowy, rainy winter, that routine was extra important.“Our home felt stuffy, dusty, and the opposite of fresh — full deep winter vibes,” Charli says.

A new baby changes everything, including how you use your home. With their first little one on the way, Monika and her husband Ryan decided it was time to turn their bedroom into a more comfortable spot for late nights, early mornings, and family snuggles.“We wanted to make it cozy yet functional, so that we would be ready to share the room with a baby once he arrives,” Monika says.

As Apartment Therapy’s director of strategic partnerships and mom to baby Weston, Laina Grady is an expert problem solver. So when Weston’s bath time routine started to get a little disorganized, she went looking for bathtub accessories that would make a big difference to their daily routine.Rubbermaid® products made it easy for Laina to upgrade her bathroom in smart, practical, and simple ways.

A good night’s sleep doesn’t happen by accident. Your chances of quality zzz’s are greatly improved with some relaxing routines and a few cozy design choices. And the next morning, you’ll be thanking yourself for all of them.From me-time essentials to luxurious bedding, QVC can set you up for sleepy-time success. The iconic shopping destination delivers high-quality home goods, furniture, fashion, and more.

A blank window is full of possibilities. From lacy sheers to velvety drapes, the right window treatment can make your room feel bigger, brighter, and more finished. It’s one of those simple, I-can’t-believe-the-difference DIYs that really transforms a space. And it’s a great way to help make a rental feel like home!

Swapping wall art is a great way to refresh a space with your style, but it doesn’t have to involve hammering more holes into the wall, moving pieces around, or shopping for something new. In fact, it can be as easy as changing the channel.LG Gallery+ is a new visual curation service for LG TVs — and a brilliant way to make your home more unique and personalized.

Few design features take our breath away like beautiful hardwood floors. They play nicely with just about every aesthetic, add warmth and character, and — with proper care — can last a lifetime.If you’re moving into a new home or just discovered wood floors under carpeting (jackpot!), or if your existing floors are looking rough, refinishing could be the TLC they need to come back to life. But not all refinishing options are created equal.

Hibernation season has arrived — and you won’t hear us complaining. A foolproof way to enjoy winter is to make your home into the comfiest version of itself. With the right mix of creature comforts and nurturing extras, even the coldest day feels warm and snuggly. From cozy reading marathons to piping hot beverages, QVC has everything you need to lean into nesting mode.

Kaitlin Jokinen (@kaitlinathome) has the kind of home you want to get comfy in: Her 1930s apartment in Denver is an ode to all things cozy, whimsical, and sweetly nostalgic. Kaitlin decorates with an eye for patterns and a penchant for crafty DIYs, like re-covering a secondhand bench for her kitchenette or painting butter-yellow stripes on a plain white dresser. Add touches like lit candles and lush houseplants, and you have a cottagecore retreat with homey, lived-in texture.

It doesn’t take much to make your space feel fresher and more functional. Sometimes a new storage solution or updated kitchen gadget is just the thing to breathe new life into your home. And now is a great time to find those little moments of reset.Whether you want to make your kitchen more efficient or organize your closet, QVC can help. The trusted shopping destination has a little bit of everything, from bar carts to bath towels (and bath towel warmers).

From artfully curated gallery walls to warm and cozy color palettes, design-loving couple Katie and Cody know how to have fun with decor. The couple behind Highboy LA is known for the earthy and playful aesthetic of their Los Angeles apartment, and now they’re translating that vibe to their new 1886 Victorian in Illinois. That includes pop-art touches, sleek mid-century furniture, and houseplants in just about every sunny corner.

Content creator Celeste Polanco‘s New York apartment is a celebration of loft living: high ceilings, a wide-open layout, and abundant natural light that her houseplants love. This airy, intentionally decorated space is also a lesson in finding joy in the everyday. Whether it’s a restorative cleaning ritual or an extra-soft throw blanket on the sofa, Celeste knows that all the details add up to a larger feeling of peace, calm, and balance. data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.

The holidays are a time for joyful gatherings with family and friends. They’re also a time for movie marathons on the couch under as many blankets as possible. Whichever you’re in the mood for, some extra festive home decor will help you enjoy it even more.These mood boards have something for everyone, and everything is available at QVC!

Right down to its fragrance.

It’s so glamorous and understated at the same time.

Make it as simple or ornate as you like.

Deck the halls and the walls — literally — and add some extra cheer.

“It reminds me of something I’ve seen in a fancy hotel lobby.”

When you’re known for throwing dinner parties, like content creator and author Cristina Viseu, you gotta keep things interesting. Cristina has no shortage of fun hosting ideas, from French butter parties to pretty picnics. And when it’s time to style them, there’s one store that never lets her down: Macy’s Backstage.Tucked inside select Macy’s department stores, Macy’s Backstage has something new every day — literally.

Season’s greetings — hosting season, that is. If you love to entertain, this time of year is extra exciting: There are so many opportunities for bringing folks together.Apartment Therapy Social Media Manager Sam O’Brochta likes to stay ready for those impromptu gatherings with a stash of servingware and decor that reflects her whimsical, colorful style. And she stocks up at a special store that shares her fun and spontaneous spirit: Macy’s Backstage.

Her thoughtful touches make guests feel instantly welcomed.

Most days, I’m just waiting until I can go hang out in my back garden. Whether I’m puttering amongst my perennials, reading a book on the patio, or sharing a bottle of wine with friends, my garden is like a second living room. So I’m not ready to give it up just because the weather is beginning to shift.The transition to autumnal outdoor hangs does call for some seasonal tweaks, though.

This time of year, our homes deserve a little extra spirit and sparkle. With cozy dinner parties and joyful holiday gatherings ahead, we’re getting inspired to make our spaces feel warmer, festive, and more inviting. These three style trends each deliver a distinctive look, and they’re all available at QVC! The legendary shopping destination has high-quality furnishings for all your design whims, at prices that make it easy to swap as the season shifts.

When you’re a football fan, game-day viewing parties are non-negotiable. And whatever team you root for, the real win is having a comfortable, stylish space for watching the action — especially if it’s been outfitted for free.We recently partnered with Ashley to transform one football fan’s living room into a stylish family retreat that becomes a comfy, spacious game-day hangout when her team is playing.

For Koko — a content creator and devoted University of Texas Austin alumna known for her easy entertaining ideas — game-day gatherings are a given. So when she and her husband built their new home, she couldn’t wait to host family and friends for food, fun, and football.Koko’s living room is already gorgeous, with high ceilings, full-length windows, and ample space for entertaining.