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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

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.
May 12, 2026
The Pros Swear By This $5 Tool to Fix Velvet Furniture
It’s so easy but so impactful.
May 8, 2026
This “Haphazard” Kitchen Got an IKEA Hack with Cherrywood Cabinets
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
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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
Laura Harrier & Tiffany Howell Just Dropped a Gorgeous Crate & Barrel Collab
Designing a home collection with a best friend sounds like a total dream — lots of creativity, a little bit of chaos, and the once-a-life-time opportunity to bring the very products you can’t find anywhere else into existence.
Apr 23, 2026
5 Tabletop Trends Quietly Replacing Your Basic Dinnerware
Freshen up for the spring and beyond.
Apr 21, 2026
I Stole My Mother-in-Law’s Smartest Kitchen Storage Idea (It’s Gorgeous!)
I’ll never look at tarnished silver the same way again.
Apr 20, 2026
The Design World’s Favorite Candle Is Finally Evolving (After Decades!)
It’s somehow even more elegant than before.
Apr 20, 2026
This 'High-End' Planter Started as a $22 Home Depot Hack
Inspiration is truly everywhere.
Apr 2, 2026
HomeGoods Has a New Section No One’s Talking About (Yet!)
Make a beeline for this at your store!
Apr 2, 2026
Emma Chamberlain’s West Elm Line Is a Love Letter to Vintage Style
The pieces are cute and cozy as a button!
Mar 30, 2026
Anthropologie Is Launching Its Boldest Home Collab Yet with FARM Rio
See the instant summer sellouts here!
Mar 30, 2026
I Leaned Into Parisian-Inspired Pattern to Fix My Boring Guest Room
Sometimes a few tweaks make all the difference.
Mar 22, 2026
This Designer Ditched a Tiny, Awkward Laundry Room for a Bold Coffee Bar
Don’t worry — she has another laundry area!
Mar 20, 2026
This 1900s Bathroom Ditched Beige for Deep Red Walls and Vintage Charm
Gorgeous green tile and natural wood this way!
Mar 19, 2026
This ’90s Brown Kitchen Is Now a Dreamy Lavender Space
It’s the perfect blend of vintage meets modern.
Mar 17, 2026
This Dated Kitchen Makeover Feels Straight Out of a Paris Bistro
It’s absolutely soothing and stunning!
Mar 4, 2026
The One Thing from T.J. Maxx You Need to Buy for Summer Right Now
European Riviera vibes — but make it budget.
Mar 2, 2026