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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

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You're going to love this list!
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This New West Elm Collection Looks Like It Was Curated Over Decades
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Shop now because the prices are right!
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All cozy everything — even walls!
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Meet Apartment Therapy’s New/Next Designers for 2026
These design pros are truly shaping the future of home.
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From design show darling to the next big home color trend.
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From Pizza Hut to Pinterest — Tavern Lights Are Back
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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!
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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
A “Brutal” Dated Kitchen Got a Warm, Airy Redo
With Kelly Wearstler sconces and gorgeous tile!
May 21, 2026
This HomeGoods Find Caught Me Totally Off-Guard (It's Real Vintage!)
And they’re under $10 a pop!
May 16, 2026
My Mom Puts This Dining Room Staple In Her Bedroom (You'll See Why!)
It's a move that even designers are doing.
May 12, 2026
The Budget Floor Hack Leanne Ford Would “Do Over and Over Again”
Her new book has all the details.
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The Pros Swear By This $5 Tool to Fix Velvet Furniture
It’s so easy but so impactful.
May 8, 2026
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Style
This kitchen is seriously unrecognizable but still fits in with the rest of the home.
May 8, 2026
16 Small Sofas That Look “Just Right” in Tiny Living Rooms
Style
All the small-space-friendly sofas we love.
May 6, 2026
This $20 HomeGoods Hack Turns a Simple Shelf Into a Stunning Centerpiece
A party trick that’ll elevate your next gathering, literally.
Apr 29, 2026
Anthropologie Nailed Mother’s Day Again — Here’s What to Gift
This way for foolproof Mother’s Day gifts!
Apr 28, 2026