How Miranda Priestly, Carrie Bradshaw, and More Would Decorate Their Homes
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We’re dreaming up how four classic characters — Miranda Priestly, Carrie Bradshaw, Edna Mode, and Mugatu — would design their spaces today.
Kelsey Mulvey
Oct 15, 2019
The Best Storage Items from IKEA, According to Interior Designers
The pros weigh in.
Kelsey Mulvey
Oct 9, 2019
8 Design Trends That Will Rule the Rest of 2019
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Take your space to the next level with these design trends.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 24, 2019
4 Simple Ways to Create Frank Lloyd Wright-Like Detail in Your Home
His distinctive mid-century style is surprisingly easy to re-create.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 19, 2019
The European Bedding Quirk That's Solving One of My Biggest Sleeping Problems
This simple alternative is all the rage in Europe—and is soon to hit your bedroom.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 13, 2019
Seriously, What's the Difference Between Cane, Wicker, and Rattan?
There's something about this woven furniture and accessories that makes any room feel like it's summer year-round.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 9, 2019
30 Home Hacks Everyone Should Know by 30
Psst... you can pick up great design tips at any age.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 8, 2019
35 Totally Free Ways to Transform Your Home
Turns out, the best things in life really are free.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 3, 2019
How One Kitchen Designing Guru Created the Space of Her Dreams
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Sarah Robertson has made a career out of designing kitchens—and she finally made one of her dreams.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 1, 2019
6 Beautiful Bedroom Trends That Will Take Over 2019
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Ready to hit the refresh button on your bedroom? These trends will look good well into the New Year.
Kelsey Mulvey
Aug 16, 2019
How Nancy Drew, Ramona, and Your Other Favorite Children’s Book Characters Would Decorate Their Studio Apartments
We’re dreaming up how four classic characters—Ramona, Nancy Drew, Eloise, and Junie B. Jones— would design their spaces today.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 23, 2019
10 Paint Mistakes Designers are Tired of You Making
Get your space back on track with these helpful tips.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 19, 2019
10 Easy (But Cool) Ways to Style Your Dining Table, According to Designers
You don't need to have a dinner party to create a gorgeous tablescape.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 18, 2019
7 Ways to Fake High Ceilings In Your Home That Might Even Fool You
You can't always get what you want, but you can use your design chops to hack your way to your dream house.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 18, 2019
Here's What Your Childhood Bedroom Color Says About You
Your tastes might've changed since you were a kid, but the color of your childhood bedroom might inform your current style.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 16, 2019
Interior Designers are Already Over These Big 2019 Trends
Trends come and go—and these four fads have already had their 15 minutes of design fame.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 15, 2019
Here's Proof That Wall-to-Wall Carpets are Wonderful
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Believe it or not, wall-to-wall carpets aren't as awful as they're cracked up to be. Style your carpet to perfection with these savvy tips.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 13, 2019
Why This Rug is Still So Popular on Pinterest
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Plus, five fresh ways to bring this viral design trend to your home.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 10, 2019
LGBTQ Design Experts On What Pride Means to Them
Because pride doesn't end with June.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 28, 2019
The Design Projects That First Made Designers Feel Like Experts
You never forget your first time.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 21, 2019
8 Interior Designers Share Their Parents' Biggest Design Mistakes—And How to Avo
Parents don't always know best... at least, not when it comes to design.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 21, 2019
Is Terrazzo Officially Over?
Design experts weigh in on the rise (and fall) of the terrazzo trend.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 20, 2019
Dinnerware Sets Have Become Instagram's Latest It Accessory
People are buying dinnerware, plates, and bowls specifically for (and from) Instagram.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 14, 2019
5 IKEA Must-Haves According to Your Favorite Interior Designers
*Adds to cart*
Turns out, plenty of interior designers use the IKEA’s ultra-practical wares in both decorating projects and their very own homes.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 14, 2019
Matte or Gloss? 5 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself First
You don’t need to be a D.I.Y. pro or color expert to know that picking a paint hue is easier said than done. With dozens of brands and ever-so-slightly nuanced shades to choose from, the whole process can be confusing, time-consuming, and headache-inducing. But even if you know all the questions to ask yourself when narrowing down your paint chips, you might forget to factor in the finish. Deciding between matte and gloss may seem like an afterthought, but in reality?
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 13, 2019
8 Unexpected Ways to Decorate with Plants
If you’re reading this story, there’s a good chance you’re a brand new plant parent. Congratulations! After sifting through countless species and asking yourself some serious questions to make sure you’re up for the task, you’ve finally found a plant that you will have to hold, love in sickness and in health, until (plant) death do you part.The only question that remains is how you’ll use your plant.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 5, 2019
4 Rooms That Prove Primary Colors Are Cool
Psst… reds, blues, and yellows are making a comeback in home decor.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 4, 2019
5 Living Room Questions Interior Designers are Sick of Answering
Look, interior designers are professionals and more than happy to answer your questions, but there are a few they really wish we all would stop asking.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 1, 2019
How to Responsibly Buy Home Decor Abroad
“I really don’t like to travel,” is not something you hear too often.Most of us can agree that traveling is the gift that keeps on giving. You can immerse yourself in a new culture, experience delicious foreign food, take stellar photos of the coolest places on Earth, and buy some beautiful home decor from all around the world. But filling your home with pieces that exude wanderlust is easier said than done.
Kelsey Mulvey
May 31, 2019
9 Living Room Trends Heating Up This Summer
If there’s one room you should consider refreshing regularly, it would definitely be your living room. Whether you’re Netflix and chilling with your significant other or having a bunch of friends over for wine and cheese, your living room is probably one of the most trafficked places in your home.
Kelsey Mulvey
May 25, 2019
Why Is Cane Furniture Suddenly Everywhere?
In the interior design world, trends come and go faster than you can say, “mid-century modern”—but you can bet they’ll eventually make a comeback.Take cane furniture, for example. Wickered furniture has been around since ancient Egyptian civilizations, and caning has been having small resurgences since the 1600s (psst… you can check its entire history here). Now in 2019, centuries after cane furniture burst onto the design scene, we’re seeing it everywhere.
Kelsey Mulvey
May 13, 2019
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing a Paint Color
We’re cutting down the confusion once and for all.
Kelsey Mulvey
May 11, 2019
7 Design Tricks That Will Make Your Small Outdoor Space Feel So Much Bigger
Summer will be here before you know it, which means it’s time to schedule some beach trips, stock up on rosé, and get your outdoor space in tip-top condition.We know what you’re thinking: “What outdoor space?
Kelsey Mulvey
May 9, 2019
9 Cheap Design Tricks That Will Make Your Home Look Expensive
In a perfect world, you’d have a home worthy of a shelter magazine spread. Each room would have floor-to-ceiling windows (hello, natural sunlight!); there’d be a waterfall shower in the master bath (yes, you’d have more than one bathroom); and your kitchen would be decked out in top-grade, stainless steel appliances.The only thing standing in your way from your dream digs? Your bank account.
Kelsey Mulvey
May 5, 2019
The One Design Rule You Should Break, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
If you clicked on this story, there’s a good chance that, like us, you love astrology. Sure, some people think astrology is a little hokey, but we always feel like or horoscopes just get us. As a result, we turn to the stars for everything—and we mean everything. Which houseplants we should buy, what colors to paint our space, and which room to set up first when we move somewhere new. Now, it’s time to see what type of rule breaker you really are.
Kelsey Mulvey
May 4, 2019
Questions We All Have: Why Are Towels So Expensive?
It doesn’t matter if you’re a maximalist or minimalist, traditional or contemporary: Everyone has a huge stack of bath towels in their home. At Apartment Therapy, we take shopping for towels very seriously. The right one, perfectly plush and absorbent, can transform your bathroom into an at-home spa. And, depending on the color or pattern, add some stylish flair to your space.
Kelsey Mulvey
May 3, 2019
How to Find Your Personal Design Style, According to the Experts
Fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent was onto something when he famously said, “Fashions fade, style is eternal.” Your personal style is so much more than haphazardly throwing on a T-shirt and pair of jeans; it’s a reflection of who you are. It’s as much a part of your identity as your job or Instagram feed. So why should your home be any different?
Kelsey Mulvey
May 3, 2019
Have Pets? Here’s How to Keep Your Home Looking Stylish
They say that a dog is man’s best friend, but having a pet can wreak some serious havoc on your interior design game. From hopping on your pristine couch to chewing on the leg of your dinner table, even the most house-trained pets don’t know how to care properly for your home. Nobody wants to live in a space that’s half-chewed up or covered in dirt, but what’s the alternative? Getting rid of precious Fido? Absolutely not!
Kelsey Mulvey
May 3, 2019
You’re 3 Steps Away from a Home Worthy of a Nancy Meyers Movie
How amazing would it be to have your life be like a movie? Think about it: You’d have a great wardrobe, iconic one-liners, and, of course, a home that has #goals written all over it. Naturally, we can’t talk about stunning, on-camera homes without bowing down to Nancy Meyers.
Kelsey Mulvey
May 3, 2019
Should We All Start Renting Our Furniture?
Here’s what you need to know about the emerging trend.
Kelsey Mulvey
Apr 24, 2019
Moving In Together? Here’s How to Marry Your Styles
Check out tips from these loved-up design duos.
Kelsey Mulvey
Apr 23, 2019
6 Smart Ways Design Pros Refresh Their Homes for Spring
Get the season off to a smooth start with these tips.
Kelsey Mulvey
Apr 18, 2019
This Emerging Style Combines the Best of Both Minimalism and Maximalism
Is it just us or does minimalism feel so yesterday? Don’t get us wrong: We love a sleek and clean space as much as the next design enthusiast; however, we have to admit that the neutral color palette and lack of funky details feels, well, sterile.
Kelsey Mulvey
Apr 11, 2019
8 Expert-Approved Ways to Carve Out a Play Area in a Small Space
It doesn’t matter if you were playing with your American Girl Dolls, doodling in a coloring book, or racing a stylish set of Hot Wheels, one thing’s for sure: A child’s playroom is so, so much more than a room. It’s a place where kids can foster their creativity and, well, be kids. Chances are, you probably have some pretty wonderful memories if you were lucky enough to have your very own childhood playroom.
Kelsey Mulvey
Mar 31, 2019
It’s Official: 2019 is All About Globe Lighting
We pay special attention to lighting. The glitzy chandelier featured in that historic house tour. Those coastal-inspired pendants along the bar at that airport restaurant. The single Edison bulb that illuminates your favorite hotel’s bedroom. “Lighting is one of the most important parts of a design—both the physical fixtures, as well as the quality of lighting,” says Dan Mazzarini of BHDM Design.
Kelsey Mulvey
Mar 24, 2019
7 Ways to Add Warmth to a Mostly Minimalist Space
What is it about minimalism that always makes us a little weak in the knees? It doesn’t matter if it’s one of Philip Johnson’s iconic glass houses or a set from our favorite movie, there’s something about those clean lines, pared-down details and neutral color palette that makes us feel like we’re in a stylish sanctuary.
Kelsey Mulvey
Mar 5, 2019
7 Cool Alternatives to Your Living Room Side Table
Is it just us, or do all living rooms kind of look the same? It doesn’t matter if they’re large or small, minimalist or maximalist. most living rooms follow the same cookie cutter format. There’s always a cozy couch, maybe an accent chair or two, a few coffee and side tables, and a nice, big television. It’s a bit of a snooze, but what’s the alternative? Turns out, there are plenty of ways to shake up your living room layout.
Kelsey Mulvey
Feb 24, 2019
Are Statement Ceilings the Next Big Design Trend?
Do us a favor and look up at your ceiling. What do you see? Nothing? Yeah, we kind of figured. For years, the ceiling has been the most overlooked, and under-appreciated, part of every room. Sure, you might’ve used some adhesive, glow-in-the-dark stars when you were a kid or added a statement light fixture to the mix, but that’s probably the extent of your ceiling design chops. Or so you thought. Recently, it seems like the design tides are changing.
Kelsey Mulvey
Feb 22, 2019