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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

The Internet (and Designers') Favorite Home Brand Just Opened a Store
The beloved online home retailer has officially opened its first-ever physical showroom in West Hollywood, and it’s filled with designer collaborations, inspiring room vignettes, and plenty of pieces you’ll want to take home.
about 4 hours ago
16 Small Sofas That Look “Just Right” in Tiny Living Rooms
Style
All the small-space-friendly sofas we love.
2 days ago
We Tested (and Rated!) All the Rugs at West Elm — Here Are the Best to Suit Your Style and Space
Shopping
From soft to rustic, shaggy to plush, West Elm has it all.
Jun 16, 2026
English Country Style Is Bringing This Unexpected Color to Christmas
From Cotswold blue bows to cornflower-colored ornaments, this surprising hue is giving classic Christmas decor a fresh, cozy twist.
Nov 6, 2026
We Tested (and Rated!) Every Sofa at Cozey
Modular, durable, and perfect for lounging.
Oct 29, 2026
Butler's Pantries Are Getting a Surprising Upgrade — Meet the “Bantry”
Hybrid rooms are all the rage right now.
Oct 22, 2026
These Amazon Finds Will Fool You into Thinking You Shopped in Europe
From ornate mirrors to antique-style accents, these finds bring old-world-inspired charm home.
Oct 21, 2026
This Bathroom Makeover Proves You Can Transform a Space Without Moving Walls
Designer Fariha Nasir refreshed her bathroom and closet with green tile, Mughal-inspired arches, and smarter storage.
Oct 16, 2026
Anthropologie’s Holiday Collab Is Packed With Colorful, Vintage-Inspired Finds
A dreamy collab that’s perfect for hosting and entertaining!
Oct 15, 2026
Benjamin Moore Just Picked a Surprisingly Timeless Color for 2027
It’s on-trend but also timeless!
Oct 14, 2026
I Forgot About Michaels’ Custom Framing — Now I’m Completely Sold
It’s back and better than ever!
Oct 11, 2026
I Swear By the “O” Rule for Shopping at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls
It's changed the way I think about gifting.
Oct 9, 2026
The 300-Year-Old Kitchen Cabinet Trend Officially Making a Comeback
It’s oh-so charming.
Oct 8, 2026
Crate & Barrel Launched 99 Wallpapers — These Are the 7 I’m Eyeing
From hand-woven grasscloth and classic stripes to painterly florals and playful patterns, there’s something for everyone.

Oct 6, 2026
This Kitchen Was a Layout Disaster Until This Julia Child-Inspired Fix
Vintage revival meets the 21st century!
Oct 2, 2026
We Tested (and Rated!) Every Sofa at Arhaus
Including the most stylish reclining sofa we’ve ever seen.
Oct 1, 2026
We Tested (and Rated!) Every Sofa at Anthropologie
There’s nothing ordinary about these couches.
Sep 28, 2026
West Elm’s New Lone Fox Collection Is a Cottage Fairy Tale Come to Life
They had me at tapestry textiles.
Sep 28, 2026
A Designer Transformed a Blank Room into a Barbie-Inspired Home Office
It’s so sophisticated (and for LEGO building, too!).
Sep 27, 2026
The New “It” Lamp Is Like a Work of Art for Your Home
Form meets function in these striking pieces.
Sep 26, 2026
It’s So Early, But This New QVC Holiday Collection Is Now on My Radar
Some of these pieces could be used all year long!
Sep 22, 2026
Venus Williams’ New Crate & Barrel Collection Is a Love Letter to Italian Design
A tennis icon spreads her home design wings!
Sep 15, 2026
Glidden’s 2027 Color of the Year Signals a Major Design Comeback
2027 is shaping up to be a big year for this color family.
Sep 14, 2026
Yes, Sofa Toppers Are a Thing — and They’re Genius
The living room textile you never knew you needed!
Sep 12, 2026
This Kitchen Barely Functioned — 2 Budget DIYs Made It Actually Work
Sometimes a renovation isn’t a choice—it’s a total necessity. That was the case for DIYer Johanna Beach of At Home with Howie and her current Chicago rental kitchen, if you could even call it that.When she first moved in, the space (which is just inside the entrance of her apartment) had a fridge, a sink, a stove, and some sad, small shelving, but no counters and zero cabinets. “It was… not workable,” says Johanna.
Sep 10, 2026
This Montauk Bungalow Went from Builder-Grade to Charming in 3 Months
What a transformation!
Sep 6, 2026
A Designer’s Favorite Macy’s Bedding Is on Major Sale Right Now
You’d never know this is a designer dupe — it looks that good!
Sep 4, 2026
The Designer Behind Some of the Coolest Homes Has a New H&M Collection
Get the full scoop and shop our picks here.
Sep 3, 2026
These Designer Outdoor Pillows Are So Pretty, I’d Use Them Indoors
Before you pack up your patio for the season, check out this cute collab.
Sep 2, 2026
A $10,000 Plumbing Problem Led Me to a $328 Shower Curtain I Love
Now here’s a TikTok trend I can get behind!

Sep 1, 2026
This Bath Had Peeling Molding, a Drop Ceiling, and Pink Grout — Now It's Classic
Using all Wayfair products!
Jul 3, 2026
Behr’s 2027 Color of the Year Is a Walk in the Woods for Your Walls
It’s warm, cozy, and plucked right from nature.
Aug 26, 2026
West Elm Just Gave Its Holiday Collection a Very New York Twist
Two icons with an iconic collab in the making!
Aug 24, 2026
A Designer Removed a Window — And the Kitchen Feels Bigger & Brighter
Breaking the design "rules" can pay off!
Aug 23, 2026
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.
Aug 23, 2026
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