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Nancy Mitchell

As a former Senior Writer at Apartment Therapy, Nancy split her time among looking at beautiful pictures, writing about design, and photographing stylish apartments in and around NYC.
    Everything You Need to Know About Complementary Colors
    Did you know that there's actually scientific evidence supporting the idea that certain colors look good together?
    Lauren Wicks
    Mar 25, 2024
    This $200 “Super Cozy” Chair Looks 10 Times the Price (It's a Steal!)
    Wait, when did bean bag chairs get this stylish?
    Nancy Mitchell
    Mar 5, 2024
    15 Stylish Upholstered Dining Chairs for Every Budget
    We went searching for upholstered dining chairs that will be friendly to your guests' backsides and bottoms while looking great in your dining room, too.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Feb 26, 2024
    The 11 Best Sources for Wall-Mounted Shelving
    Shopping
    Part decor, part storage solution, all style.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Feb 16, 2024
    31 Bathroom Tile Design Ideas
    Because tile really makes the room.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Feb 2, 2024
    19 Brilliant Bathroom Wall Storage Ideas
    We've got solutions.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Jan 30, 2024
    These 20 Book Storage Ideas Are Perfect for Bibliophiles
    Small-space dwelling bibliophiles everywhere, rejoice!
    Nancy Mitchell
    Jan 23, 2024
    The Best Sleeper Sofas for Small Spaces
    We've found the best small-space sleepers of your (and your guests') dreams.
    Nicole Lund
    Jan 22, 2024
    The Best Online Sources for the Art Lover on a Budget
    Build your collection without breaking the bank.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Jan 18, 2024
    12 Wall-Mounted Desks That Will Create an Instant Workspace Out of Thin Air
    Shopping
    And they double as dining tables and extra storage spots.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Jan 12, 2024
    A Drink Table Is Just What It Sounds Like & You Probably Need One
    Because sometimes all you need a table to do is just hold your drink.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Jan 2, 2024
    10 Sleeper Sofas Under $500 We Love
    Fold-out sofa > the floor
    Sarah Lyon
    Dec 26, 2023
    The Best Shoe Storage Solutions You Can Buy Right Now for Spaces Big and Small
    Shopping
    If you've ever been a renter and have more than two pairs of shoes, this one's for you.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Dec 18, 2023
    10 Freestanding Wardrobe and Clothes Racks We Love
    Shopping
    Tiny-apartment dwellers, this one's for you.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Dec 13, 2023
    11 Full Size Modern Loft Beds for Your Tiny Apartment
    There's nothing childish about these beds.
    Nicole Lund
    Nov 9, 2023
    A Quartet of Little Paris Apartments that Prove that Less is More
    Since Europeans have mastered the art of living small and Parisians are some of the most stylish people in the world, it stands to reason that Paris would be a bountiful source for small space inspiration. And it is. Hardly a week goes by where I don’t find another impossibly beautiful tiny space, chock full of clever and elegant solutions for living well with less. Here are four of my favorites. Want to see more of these spaces? Click the links in the descriptions!
    Nancy Mitchell
    Oct 4, 2023
    10 Things You Didn’t Know You Needed in Your Dream Backyard
    A backyard is like a blank slate: a little tiny plot of land all your own, to deal with however you please (with perhaps a little input from your homeowners’ association). What will you do with your own little estate? Here are 10 ways to make the very most of your backyard — innovative (and maybe even a little crazy) features you never knew you needed. 1. A swimming pool that looks like a pond. → Learn more about natural pools here. 2.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Oct 4, 2023
    DIY Furniture for Small Spaces That’s Flexible & Functional
    We love to write about clever, multitasking furniture designs for small spaces, but the downside to a lot of these pieces is that they come with hefty price tags. If, like a lot of people, you’re living in a small space and have a similarly small budget, the good news is that there are a lot of DIYs out there for hardworking, flexible furniture that you can make yourself. Here are 11 of our favorites. Above, a custom table created for this tiny beach house seen at VT Wonen.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Oct 4, 2023
    Bed Without a Headboard? Here Are 14 Headboard Alternatives You'll Love
    Lack of headboard does not equal lack of imagination here.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Oct 2, 2023
    16 Ways to Squeeze Extra Storage Out of a Small Closet
    Living in a little apartment can have its own special joys, but small closets aren't one of them.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Sep 28, 2023
    15 Rattan Accent Chairs Sure to Bring a Casual, Cool Vibe to Your Living Space
    Shopping
    Elevate your space today.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Aug 11, 2023
    These Small Backyard Pools Show How to Make a Splash in the Tiniest Spaces
    You don't have to have a big backyard to fit in a pool—and if you do have a big backyard, the pool doesn't have to take up the entire thing.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Aug 1, 2023
    Goodbye Boob Lights: These Are The 15 Best Stylish, Modern Flush-Mount Fixtures
    Are there no nice-looking flush-mount lights? Surely, they have to be out there...somewhere, so we decided to do a little hunting, and here's what we found.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Jul 6, 2023
    Light & Bright: A Gallery of All-White Bedrooms
    We love dark bedrooms: moody, cocoon-like spaces full of fluffy blankets and somber hues. But we also adore bedrooms that are just the opposite of that: light, bright spaces decorated all in white. The key to making a neutral color such as white work in the bedroom work is adding a little texture. This keeps a monochromatic room from feeling too flat, and adds a little richness and coziness to balance out all the brightness.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Jun 22, 2023
    9 Alcove Beds: The Perfect Space-Saving Solution for Small Bedrooms
    We dream of dozing away in one of these charming, tucked-away sleeping spots.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Jun 7, 2023
    The IKEA Product That’s a Closet Secret Weapon
    We probably all dream of having a Carrie Bradshaw-style custom closet. But those things are expensive. Really, really expensive. As an alternative, there’s a trusty IKEA product that will give you the look of custom shelving, for a fraction of the price. You may have already guessed what it is. The product is called Billy: the world’s most versatile bookcase, and it turns out, makes for some pretty great storage closet as well.
    Nancy Mitchell
    May 26, 2023
    6 Things to Paint Black Today
    There’s a reason black is a classic: it’s dark, it’s beautiful, it matches with almost everything. And it’s a great way to add a little contrast, drama and depth to an interior that needs a little extra pizazz. Here are six weekend painting projects that will add a little bit of black — and a whole lot of style — to your home.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Apr 7, 2023
    Proof That Complementary Colors Look Totally Badass Together
    Harness the power of the color wheel.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Mar 29, 2023
    Clever Ways to Use Curtain Hardware That Have Nothing to Do With Windows
    Here are seven clever uses for those rods, brackets, and finials—that have nothing to do with windows.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Mar 29, 2023
    Rooms That Prove Molding Can Change Everything
    Here's how to add a little architectural character to your small space.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Mar 29, 2023
    Creative Ways to Rethink Your Living Room Layout
    Could your living room use a bit of a shakeup?
    Nancy Mitchell
    Mar 29, 2023
    IKEA to the Rescue: 8 Products Cleverly Repurposed as Shoe Storage
    One of the beauties of IKEA products is that their simple design also makes them endlessly versatile.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Mar 29, 2023
    8 Stylish Solutions for Your Totally Icky Rental Bathroom
    Gross bathroom got you down? Here are a few ways to make it all better.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Mar 29, 2023
    ’80s Bathrooms So Good, We Hope No One Ever Remodels Them
    The quintessential '80s bathroom: If sunken tubs, wall-to-wall carpeting, and bathrooms the size of a loft apartment sound good to you, you'll find plenty to love here.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Mar 28, 2023
    Ingenious Ways to Get the Backyard of Your Dreams on a Budget
    You may have plenty of ideas for the backyard of your dreams, but those infinity pools and sunken fire pits and outdoor kitchens — well, they cost money. We’ve got some ideas for budget ways to get the features you crave, so you can enjoy your outdoor space without spending a ton of cash. If you dream of: A backyard swimming pool… Try: A stock tank pool, like this one (above) from Tractor Supply.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Mar 28, 2023
    8 Ways to Deal with Those Awkward Kitchen Cabinet Soffits
    Fill it in? Make use of it? Here are some ideas.
    Nancy Mitchell
    Feb 25, 2023