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Maria C. Hunt

Maria Hunt is a lifestyle journalist and author specializing in wine and food culture, interior design and wellness. She believes pork should be its own food group, bubbly is meant for sipping anytime, and the Sicilians got it right when they made ice cream a breakfast food. Her work has appeared in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, The Kitchn, Christian Science Monitor, and Forbes Travel Guide, plus she’s the hostess of The Bubbly Girl.com. She's based in Oakland, California.
    The 28 Best Kitchen Makeovers We've Ever Seen
    Bored with your home design? A kitchen makeover can make all the difference. Think outside the box and take inspiration from these stunning transformations as you dream up your next renovation.
    Maria C. Hunt
    Feb 29, 2024
    The Low-Down on How Painted Kitchen Cabinets *Actually* Hold Up Over Time
    Cabinets are one of the most highly used portions of the kitchen, so their paint job needs to be top-notch—and many who consider a cabinet paint job might wonder how it holds up over time under constant use.
    Maria C. Hunt
    Oct 25, 2022
    The 9 Tips Tiny-Home Dwellers Want You to Know
    Home Projects
    There are only so many spots for souvenir mugs.
    Maria C. Hunt
    Oct 25, 2022
    Apartment Therapy Editors’ 6 Favorite Before and Afters of 2021
    Editor's Picks
    These are the home makeovers that surprised, inspired, and delighted Apartment Therapy staffers.
    Maria C. Hunt
    Dec 28, 2021
    7 Pictures from This Year’s House Tours That Apartment Therapy Editors Saved Immediately
    From a glamorous custom bookcase to a sunset-inspired shower, these pictures stopped AT editors in their tracks.
    Maria C. Hunt
    Nov 24, 2021
    5 Things to Keep in Mind if You Want to Add Plants to Your Kitchen Design
    We reached out to plant-loving designers and influencers with green thumbs for some tips and suggestions on how to create a plant-filled kitchen of your own.
    Maria C. Hunt
    May 7, 2021
    9 Little Kitchen Details Everyone Forgets in Their Reno, According to Pros
    Remember these, and your kitchen will look extra high-end.
    Maria C. Hunt
    Dec 3, 2020
    4 Ways to Make IKEA Kitchen Cabinets Look Like Custom Built-Ins
    A few slick tricks could give your kitchen a high-end, custom-made feel.
    Maria C. Hunt
    Oct 28, 2020
    6 Fragrant Houseplants That Will Make Your Home Smell Incredible
    They don't just look pretty—they smell pretty, too.
    Maria C. Hunt
    Oct 23, 2020
    Before and After: This Bathroom's the Same Size, But Feels Twice as Big
    Clever tricks make the most of the existing size.
    Maria C. Hunt
    Oct 13, 2020
    How One Woman Made a 200,000-Member Outdoor Living Facebook Group from Scratch
    Tara L. Paige was missing a resource created by and for people who looked like her—and turns out, a lot of others felt the same way.
    Maria C. Hunt
    Sep 23, 2020
    5 Cozy, Comfy, and Relaxing Features to Steal from Architects' Own Homes
    No matter the size of your home, these features are perfectly copy-able.
    Maria C. Hunt
    Sep 11, 2020
    6 Best Terrarium Plants for Creating Your Own Mini Greenhouse, According to Pros
    It's not hard to create your own mini terrarium forest—you just need to make sure you're using the right plants. Here are six the pros recommend.
    Maria C. Hunt
    Sep 8, 2020
    7 Timeless Bathroom Upgrades You Won't Regret in Five Years, According to Pros
    You'll still love these upgrades for years to come.
    Maria C. Hunt
    Aug 6, 2020
    7 Timeless Kitchen Upgrades You Won’t Regret in Five Years, According to Pros
    If you're upgrading your kitchen, you definitely want to still like it down the line. Here are the 7 picks designers swear by.
    Maria C. Hunt
    Jul 11, 2020
    3 Low-Key Genius Things Restaurant Kitchens Have that You Might Want in Your Own Kitchen
    These affordable upgrades can make your day-to-day way easier.
    Maria C. Hunt
    Jul 7, 2020
    Here’s How 9 Black Designers Are Finding Joy and Comfort at Home Right Now
    Put a little more happy into your home, too.
    Maria C. Hunt
    Jun 30, 2020