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Laura Fenton

About Me

Laura Fenton is the author of The Little Book of Living Small and the weekly Living Small newsletter. She writes about home design and sustainability, and is a regular contributor to Apartment Therapy. Her work has been published in Better Homes & Gardens, Eater, New York Magazine, and Real Simple, and The Washington Post.

Latest Stories

I’m Using the “Make, Bake, Thrift, Regift” Rule to Find the Best Gifts

Read this before you add anything else to your cart!

Laura Fenton

Dec 3, 2024

The IKEA BILLY Is Iconic, but This Underrated Shelf Is Actually Better

The controversial truth!

Laura Fenton

Sep 30, 2024

That Sold-Out Shoe Rack All Over Instagram Is Kinda Perfect

And here's how it went.

Laura Fenton

Aug 9, 2024

This Easy Repair Technique Can Transform Sofas and More on a Budget

Design Ideas

Perfectly imperfect and cost-effective, too!

Laura Fenton

May 29, 2024

This Well-Designed Wall Calendar Sells Out Every Year, but You Can Snag One Right Now

Snag one before it sells out!

Laura Fenton

Sep 5, 2023

Why I Love Using These Colorful Bins for Toy Storage

Organize & Clean

Even after trying lots of toy storage bins, I always come back to these.

Laura Fenton

Jul 30, 2023

9 Under-$200 Bedside Tables (With Drawers!) to Keep Your Bedroom Clutter-Free

STYLE

Starting at just $87!

Laura Fenton

Mar 27, 2023

This Budget Makeover Will Inspire You to Pretty Up a Spare Closet with Paint

Style

Here’s how to go from blah to beautiful with mostly leftover supplies and a hit of bold color.

Laura Fenton

Mar 15, 2023

These Luxe Lamps Are My (and Nate Berkus') Decorating Secret Weapon

Style

And they can be yours, too.

Laura Fenton

Mar 13, 2023

This Is the Cheapest, Fastest Way to Make Your Home More Stylish

The best styling tool you’ll ever try involves paring back strategically.

Laura Fenton

Mar 11, 2023

This Unconventional Furniture Layout Trick Is a Major Space Saver

For small bedrooms!

Laura Fenton

Mar 8, 2023

If You’re Not Shopping for This Product at IKEA, You’re Missing Out

Don't sleep on it!

Laura Fenton

Mar 4, 2023

3 Genius Bedding Innovations You're Going to Want In Your Home

Style

Why don't more bedding brands copy these smart design moves?

Laura Fenton

Feb 20, 2023

Phantila Phataraprasit Has a Whole New Take on Sustainable Furniture

Design Changemakers 2023

Phantila Phataraprasit and her business partner, Caitlin Ellen, hatched the plan for Sabai because they wanted to buy sustainable furniture, but they couldn’t find any that fit their budget.

Laura Fenton

Feb 19, 2023

What Is a Ditsy Print?

And why is it everywhere?

Laura Fenton

Feb 16, 2023

Here’s Why Your Bedding Doesn’t Seem to Fit Quite Right

Measurements matter.

Laura Fenton

Feb 9, 2023

I Finally Found the Best Bedroom LED Lightbulbs

STYLE

They’re good for the environment, and they look great!

Laura Fenton

Feb 6, 2023

Here’s Why I’ll Only Ever Buy Bed Sheets in One Specific Color

Style

There’s a reason they’re in most hotels and professionally-decorated rooms.

Laura Fenton

Feb 1, 2023

The 10 Biggest Kids Room Trends to Know for 2023

According to designers!

Laura Fenton

Jan 30, 2023

Don't Make These 6 Mistakes I Made Renovating My Bathroom

Style

I'm sharing so you can avoid them!

Laura Fenton

Dec 2, 2022

This Trend Has Gone from Nautical to Mod

These rope pieces are the accents you didn't know your home needed.

Laura Fenton

Aug 19, 2022

15 Home Decor Brands That Offer Free Decorating Advice

Yes, you read that right. Zero cost!

Laura Fenton

Aug 11, 2022

9 Groovy Disco Ball Accessories to Keep Your '70s Obsession Going Strong

It really doesn't get much cuter than these, starting at just $9.

Laura Fenton

Aug 10, 2022

9 Tips For Choosing the Right Bunk Beds

According to someone who wrote a book about bunk beds!

Laura Fenton

Jun 30, 2022

This Iconic 1970s Chair Is Finally Back in Production

Interior designers' go-to vintage dining chair relaunches today!

Laura Fenton

Jun 15, 2022

This Clever Hack Makes Luxe Linen Draperies Way More Affordable

Shopping in a surprising place resulted in major savings for this blogger!

Laura Fenton

Jun 13, 2022

This Low-Commitment 1980s Decorating Trend Is Back — But With a Twist

You may find yourself wanting to add this detail to every room!

Laura Fenton

Jun 10, 2022

Before & After: A 1960s Kitchen Gets A Fresh Look

Renovating a kitchen is a delicate balance: You want to make an of-the-moment cooking space, but you also want to honor the house’s original architecture and era.

Laura Fenton

Jun 6, 2022

Is This Grandma-Approved Trend The Next Fashion-to-Home Crossover?

This throwback style is making its way into the world of home design in a thoroughly modern way.

Laura Fenton

May 26, 2022

This New Lighting Trend Gives You Total Decorating Freedom

A whole new category of lamps will change the way you think about lighting.

Laura Fenton

May 18, 2022

The Old-School Patchwork Quilts of Your Youth Have a Totally Modern Twist Now

All of the nostalgic feels of your grandparents' quilts, with an extra hit of style.