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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

West Elm Just Gave Its Holiday Collection a Very New York Twist
Two icons with an iconic collab in the making!
yesterday
A Designer Removed a Window — And the Kitchen Feels Bigger & Brighter
Breaking the design "rules" can pay off!
1 day ago
An Awkward and Dark Kitchen Is Now a Chef’s Dream Thanks to IKEA Cabinets
When interior decorator Katie Woodman and her husband, Joseph, first found their split-level house in Ft. Collins, Colorado, they fell hard for its unique features, including a treehouse-like upper deck, a huge wood-burning fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and a large solarium perfect for plant babies.
2 days ago
This Kitchen Was Anything but Functional Until It Got a Light, Modern Redo
Sometimes you’ve gotta go big when it comes to a renovation, and that doesn’t always mean in terms of scale. Often, it’s about the scope of the work and taking a chance on layout tweaks and storage changes to find what works for you. That was the case for designer Anita Yokota and her late ’90s cook space, which she shares with her husband, Travis, and three daughters.
Feb 8, 2021
I Thought I Knew Every Inch of HomeGoods — Then I Found This New Section
It’s the secret area that’s hiding in plain sight (with some of the best stuff).
Aug 20, 2026
A Cramped Galley Kitchen Had One Problem — They Completely Opened It Up
Sometimes inspiration strikes where you’d least expect it — and closer to home than you’d imagine. For homeowners Sean and Brian, that couldn’t be more true: All it took was viewing their friend’s renovated, open kitchen — a friend who just happened to live in the same building. That layout showed them what they were missing, namely a space that would make entertaining so much more enjoyable.
Aug 20, 2026
This IKEA Hack Looks Custom — and Saved Her Up to $10,000
Kristin Purcell spent this past year working from her Florida home and needed a designated space for an office. The creative lead — and chief candle pourer — behind the popular online decor shop, Henro Company, Kristin originally thought she’d use a spare bedroom.
Aug 19, 2026
Anthro Home’s 2026 Fall Line Is Here to Shop
I want every piece!
Aug 17, 2026
This Basement Was a Cold, Concrete Shell — Now It Feels Like a European Cottage
You won't believe this transformation!
Aug 15, 2026
We Searched Thousands of New Home Products — These 10 Were the Winners
You're going to love this list!
Aug 7, 2026
Tan France's Furniture Collab Is What I'd Expect From a Fashion Pro
The Queer Eye star’s first foray into home furnishings is epic.
Aug 6, 2026
This New West Elm Collection Looks Like It Was Curated Over Decades
The collection that stole my heart (and my cart).
Oct 16, 2025
The Best Time to Shop T.J. Maxx and Marshalls Comes Down to One Letter
Shop now because the prices are right!
Jan 24, 2026
Homes Are Losing Their Hard Edges, and "Soft Architecture" Explains Why
All cozy everything — even walls!
Jul 28, 2026
Meet Apartment Therapy’s New/Next Designers for 2026
These design pros are truly shaping the future of home.
Jul 28, 2026
The New "It" Color Is Something You Likely Wouldn't Pick
From design show darling to the next big home color trend.
Jul 28, 2026
From Pizza Hut to Pinterest — Tavern Lights Are Back
The throwback ceiling light designers are shopping for right now.
Jul 24, 2026
Anthropologie's New Collection Is Pure Joy (Down to the Barn-Shaped Butter Dish)
Think: future family heirlooms.
Jul 22, 2026
3 Things I Always Buy at T.J. Maxx & 3 Things I Always Buy at Marshalls
Use my tricks of the trade.
Jul 20, 2026
The HomeGoods Hack I'll Be Stealing for Every Dinner Party
I’m fully a believer in this creative repurpose.
Jul 10, 2026
I Don't Have Room for a Garden, So I'm Copying My Mother-in-Law's Idea
Consider this brilliant idea borrowed!
Jul 4, 2026
This Bath Had Peeling Molding, a Drop Ceiling, and Pink Grout — Now It's Classic
Using all Wayfair products!
Jul 3, 2026
This Modern Decor Brand Is Like if West Elm and Castlery Had a Baby
You won’t believe how stylish these power recliner sofas are!
Jun 30, 2026
Hate the Look of a Plastic Planter? Try This Burlap Cover Instead
It’s so easy!
Jun 24, 2026
Fans of Mackenzie-Childs May Have Missed This New Courtly Check Color
How did I not know about this colorway sooner?
Jun 19, 2026
Zoë Feldman Launched Nursery Chairs That Feel Like Living Room Pieces
The cutest chairs that can grow alongside your little(s).
Jun 18, 2026
The Designer Kitchen Detail I Can’t Stop Thinking About? Mixed Hardware (See Why!)
It's so simple yet so stunning!
Jun 17, 2026
A Designer Turned a Dated Primary Suite Into a Hotel-Worthy Escape
You won’t believe this transformation.
Jun 13, 2026
Jeremiah Brent Just Shared the Outdoor Trend He Can’t Wait to Try
Stop settling for ugly appliances!
Jun 10, 2026
I Tried the “3-5-7 Rule” on My Mantel — Now I Want to Use It Everywhere
Wait until you see the "after" photos!
Jun 9, 2026
If You Paint Just One Room This Year, Designers Say Make It This One
You’ll get the most bang for your buck — and time — here.
Jun 4, 2026
This Is Gen Z’s Answer to an Expensive Upholstered Headboard — And I Wish I’d Found It Sooner
Why buy an upholstered headboard when this cozy alternative starts at $20?
Jun 2, 2026
This “Inside-Outside” Method Helps Me Find the Best HomeGoods Deals Fast
It’s my best time-saving tip!
May 30, 2026
Yes, Sofa Toppers Are a Thing — and They’re Genius
The living room textile you never knew you needed!
May 22, 2026
I Used the "60/40" Rule to Maximize My Layout: Now I Swear by It for Life
It's 10/10 in my opinion!
May 22, 2026