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Danielle Blundell

Executive Director of Home

I oversee all our coverage of home decor, including decorating ideas, design trends, designers, layout options, small spaces solutions, and shopping.Maplewood, NJKeep up with me on Apartment Therapy

About Me

As Apartment Therapy's Executive Home Director, I head up our decorating, trends, and designer coverage. I studied Media Studies at the University of Virginia and Journalism at Columbia and snagged my first internship and assistant job at This Old House magazine over a decade ago, where I discovered my love of vintage design — and that writing about it could be a career. I was Home Editor at Family Circle magazine and the Lifestyle Director of Rachael Ray Every Day magazine before joining Apartment Therapy full-time in 2019.

In addition to my editorial duties, I’ve worked on Apartment Therapy’s award-winning Small/Cool NYC experiential event since its inception and am super passionate about discovering new designers, brands, and decorating ideas to share them far and wide — no gatekeeping here!

When I’m not writing, editing, or doing market work, you can find me thrifting near and far, spending the afternoon at an art museum (I'm starting to build my own original collection!), or attempting to fix up and decorate my new-to-me 1928 home.

My pronouns

she/her/hers

I'm an expert in

  • design trends
  • art
  • budget ideas

My education

Columbia University (MS in Journalism); University of Virginia (BS in Media Studies and Art History)


Latest Stories

This Laid-Back Design Trick Lets the Outdoors Do the Work
This tip is $0!
2 days ago
T.J. Maxx Launched Something New — Shoppers Are Into It
I’m obsessed!
Feb 16, 2026
I Traveled to Berlin, and This $0 Decor Is the Cutest Thing I Brought Back
Inspiration is truly everywhere.
Feb 15, 2026
She Ditched Half the Sectional, and the Living Room Finally Worked
The “before” felt static and cold — the “after” is pure warmth.
Feb 15, 2026
I Got a Rare Look at 2026’s Biggest Decor Trends — Before They Hit Stores
You're about to see these everywhere.
Feb 6, 2026
I Went to Paris for the Next "It" Decor — These 6 Trends Are Contenders
Inspiration this way!
Jan 31, 2026
7 Ways to Style Multiple Rugs in One Room, According to Design Pros
A crash course on making rugs play nice together.
Jan 29, 2026
The “J” Rule Is How to Score the Best Deals at Marshalls and T.J. Maxx
Shop now because the prices are right!
Jan 24, 2026
This Mother-Daughter Duo Just Perfected Bedroom Design Bliss
Make your bed the best seat in the house.
Jan 14, 2026
Shea McGee Wants Kitchens to Feel Warm Again, Starting with the Sink
Designers say kitchens are getting softer, and it starts at the sink.
Jan 12, 2026
10 Smart Home Gadgets You’ll Actually Use at Home
You’re going to love this list.
Jan 9, 2026
This Designer Gave Lulu & Georgia Its Coziest, Most Vintage Collection
Get the Kendall Jenner mountain house look for less!
Jan 7, 2026
This 1930s Kitchen Undoes a ’90s Makeover — Beautifully
New layout, new appliances, and a new vibe!
Jan 6, 2026
A Dated Kitchen With Yellow Wood Cabinets Becomes a Bright, Airy Space
Modern elements meet old-world elegance in this vintage-inspired space.
Dec 28, 2025
10 Last-Minute Holiday Gifts Our Style Editors Are Shopping Before It’s Too Late
Fear not, holiday procrastinators — there’s still time to shine!
Dec 23, 2025
The “Lap and End Cap” Method Is the Smartest Way to Shop T.J. Maxx
You’ll want to try it ASAP.
Dec 22, 2025
My Grandma’s “Horizontal Method” Completely Changed the Way I Make My Bed
My whole morning routine has never been the same.
Dec 21, 2025
This Playful Design Detail Is Starting to Feel Overdone
From charming to just too commonplace.
Dec 19, 2025
I Waited 3 Years for the Right Window Treatments — And They Completely Transformed My Space
Sometimes the slowest design decisions end up being the smartest ones.
Dec 18, 2025
Antoni Porowski’s Travel Tip Can Save You 10 Minutes at the Airport
If you like to get or give candles, you’ll want to read this.
Dec 17, 2025
Anthropologie Just Dropped a Magical Storybook Cottage Collab
And the brand it’s with is good!
Dec 10, 2025
16 Sofas That Look “Just Right” in Small Spaces
Style
Plus, 15 more small-space friendly sofas we love.
Dec 9, 2025
Pinterest’s 2026 Decor Trends Are Already in Our Home Tours
We called it!
Dec 9, 2025
A Guide to Every Pantone Color of the Year Selection (Ever!)
We’re still obsessed with 2016’s winning pink.
Dec 8, 2025
I Painted My Boring Entryway Moody Green, and It's Now Cute as Can Be
Proof of the power of paint and some coordinating accessories.
Dec 6, 2025
We Asked 140 Designers About 2026’s Biggest Trends — Their Top Pick Shocked Us
The closest thing you can get to a design trend crystal ball!
Dec 3, 2025
I Gave a Designer $100 to Shop at Anthropologie — Here's Her Haul
Shop like a pro this holiday at this designer-fave store.
Dec 1, 2025
I Swear By the “C” Rule for Shopping at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls
Save time and cash during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday rush!
Nov 29, 2025
5 Home Trends from 2025 That Are Here to Stay
You can feel confident trying these — I promise!
Nov 25, 2025
I’m Using Bowen Yang’s “S” Rule to Find the Best Holiday Gifts at Marshalls
And it’s endorsed by Las Culturistas!
Nov 21, 2025
We Tested (and Rated!) Every Sofa at 7th Avenue
One sofa to rule them all.
Nov 20, 2025
26 Gifts So Good You’ll Want to Keep Them for Yourself
Shopping
Because you deserve a little treat, too.
Nov 18, 2025
50+ Gift Ideas That Design Pros (and Aspiring Designers!) Would Love
All of them are super chic and tasteful.
Nov 18, 2025
75 Unique Gift Ideas for Unapologetic Homebodies
They’re not found in a big-box retailer, either.
Nov 17, 2025
This ’90s Brown Kitchen Is Now a Grandmillennial Dream
It’s the perfect blend of vintage meets modern.
Nov 16, 2025