Before and After: ‘Queer Eye’ Completely Transformed 4 Rooms in 3 Days and We’re More in Awe Than Ever
We have a special behind-the-scenes bonus from our favorite Fab Five design guru, Bobby Berk.
Jul 24, 2019
Here’s What’s Coming and Going From Netflix in August 2019
It's the dog days of summer and for some, there's no better way to spend it than inside, with the AC, watching Netflix. Good thing the streaming service is bringing us hot new content—though we still have to say goodbye to some faves.
Jul 24, 2019
This Stunning 29-Acre Scottish Island Is For Sale
They're entertaining offers over $427,000.
Jul 24, 2019
I Tried Amazon’s Most Popular Sheets—and 56,000 Reviews Aren’t Wrong
I had to try them to see if they lived up to the hype.
Jul 16, 2019
Nordstrom Just Launched a New Home Collection and Everything Is Under $200
The new in-house line features bed, bath, and decor items all under $140.
Jul 16, 2019
The Weirdest Amazon Finds You Can Get On Sale During Prime Day
Thank you, Amazon.
Jul 15, 2019
These Popular DNA Tests Are on Sale for Prime Day
Learn a little bit about yourself this Prime Day.
Jul 15, 2019
You’ll Have to Get HBO’s New Streaming Service to Watch ‘Friends’
For all the folks who have been rewatching "Friends" on Netflix, that borrowed time will be up soon. We finally have details on where the beloved sitcom will stream from now on.
Jul 9, 2019
Here’s What’s Coming and Going From Netflix in July 2019
If your summer plans include staying inside and watching Netflix, we have some great news. The streaming service has released what will be hitting our queues in July, along with some titles we’ll have to say goodbye to. HAGS!The most magical nanny flies into our queues on her umbrella on July 9.Yass! The boys are back in Kansas City and ready to makeover a whole new season of heroes, so grab the tissues.
Jun 26, 2019
Wayfair Employees Plan a Walkout After Learning the Company Reportedly Sold Furniture to Detention Centers
On Wednesday, employees of Wayfair are planning a walkout in response to learning that the online retailer has sold furniture to at least one facility meant to detain children at the border.
Jun 25, 2019
Airbnb’s New Luxury Site Has a Private Island You Can Rent—If You’ve Got a Million Dollars
Airbnb has gone upscale. Today, the company launched Airbnb Luxe, a collection of impressive listings that bring bespoke travel to everyone—if you have the cash, that is. The service debuted with over 2,000 listings across the world, each passing a 300-plus checklist that covers design and function.
Jun 25, 2019
This Artist Created Music Specifically For Watering Your Plants
Most plant parents know that a regular watering schedule is key to keeping your leaf babies thriving. Perhaps you already pump the jams while tackling this important task, but now there’s a soundtrack made specifically for giving your thirsty stems a drink.Created by artist Past Palms, the eponymous EP “is a sonic reflection of yearning for nature in a nature-less place.
Jun 21, 2019
Wayfair’s New Hashtag Home Collection Is Affordable, Trendy, and Hashtag Goals
Leave it to Wayfair, one of our faves for affordable finds, to come up with a new collection full of colorful, on trend pieces that are perfect for small spaces. Called Hashtag Home, the retailer has gathered more than 1,300 items to give your home a refresh with a rainbow twist.
Jun 20, 2019
Netflix Just Announced the ‘Queer Eye’ Season 4 Premiere Date and It Comes Out So Soon
All things just keep getting better, because our favorite Fab Five are returning to Netflix with an all new season of “Queer Eye.” Fresh off a cameo in Taylor Swift’s new music video for You Need to Calm Down, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Tan France, Karamo Brown, and Antoni Porowski will be making a return to your TVs sooner than you might think.
Jun 18, 2019
The Best Home Advice We’ve Ever Gotten From Our Dads
We asked Apartment Therapy staffers for the best home tips they've ever gotten from dear old dad (and other father figures in their lives).
Jun 14, 2019
5 Travel Pillows, In Order of Increasing Ridiculousness
Though they’re pretty ubiquitous now, the first guy to tote a U-shaped travel pillow on a plane probably got a few sideways glances. Alas, it’s not a perfect design, and many gadgets have since hit the market to try to maximize comfort during increasingly uncomfortable flying conditions. Here are five such products, silly though they look, that might just let you get some sweet, sweet sleep.
Jun 13, 2019
Create a Tidy Open Closet (Without Tossing All of Your Clothes!)
Do you roll your eyes at those staged closets in catalogs with their 4 dresses and 2 pairs of shoes? If you don’t have enough closets — or any — you can still create a tidy exposed closet without getting rid of your wardrobe.Matchy, matchy. When your closet is exposed for all to see, the easiest way to create a seamless look is to have matching storage solutions. Shoe boxes, hangers, shelves, etc, should match each other, if not follow one color scheme.
Jun 5, 2019
Benjamin Moore Just Announced Their 2017 Color of the Year (And It’s Not White This Time)
Last year, Benjamin Moore went light and bright when they picked Simply White as their color of the year. This year, the hue is a bit more dramatic. Any guesses? Here’s what they chose… From light to dark, Benjamin Moore’s Shadow is a rich, royal amethyst that is a “master of ambiance,” according to Ellen O’Neill, Benjamin Moore Creative Director.
Jun 5, 2019
Design Prescription: Faith’s Arlington Dining Room
Name: Faith Location: Arlington, VA Room: Dining Room Size: about 140 square feet Own or Rent: Own This is an update from the #MakeoverAmerica road trip! We’re traveling across the United States to tell people about Complete + Happy Home, and while we’re at it, we’re saving the country, one room at a time! Design Prescriptions are hour-long visits where Maxwell offers advice on what readers can do to improve their homes.
Jun 4, 2019
Not Your Grandma’s Murphy Beds: IKEA’s Latest Line Is the Future of Small Space Furniture
IKEA has always been a go-to retailer for small space dwellers. Now, the inventors of flat pack furniture have revealed their next innovation, and it might just change everything about how we live. At their annual Democratic Design Days event on Tuesday, IKEA announced ROGNAN, an automated furniture system that is basically a Murphy bed on steroids. The unit is basically a movable wall, and can contain a combination of beds, closets, sofas, or desks.
Jun 4, 2019
Hello Fellow Kids, It’s Time for Good News
Welcome to Good News, a column that’s part-link roundup, part-community gratitude journal where we can all share the feel-good moments from the past seven days and end our week on a high note.Happy last day of May, dear friends! It’s Tara, your News & Culture editor, here to get the Friday vibes flowing with some piping-hot good news. I’ll start it off, but feel free to share links, personal news, photos—whatever you’re excited about this week—in the comments.
May 31, 2019
Happy Graduation Season! It’s Time for Good News
Welcome to Good News, a new column that’s part-link roundup, part-community gratitude journal where we can all share the feel-good moments from the past seven days and end our week on a high note.Happy Fri-yay, everybody! It’s Tara, your News & Culture editor, here to start your (hopefully long!) weekend off with some super good news. I’ll tee it up, but feel free to share links, personal news, photos—whatever you’re excited about this week—in the comments.
May 24, 2019
14 Rugs On Sale This Weekend At Every Price Point
We don’t often paraphrase “The Big Lebowski,” but when we do, it’s to make the point that rugs can really tie a room together. They can also be expensive, which is why we love when they are on sale. Thankfully, Memorial Day weekend sales are chock full of gorgeous, discounted rugs of all styles, colors, sizes, and price points. We’re rounding up a few of our favorites below. All rug prices are for 5×7 sizes unless otherwise noted.
May 24, 2019
Here’s What’s Coming and Going From Netflix in June 2019
It’s the most bittersweet time of the month: finding out what’s about to hit our Netflix queues, and at the same time, saying goodbye to some old favorites. If you can’t wait one second longer, check out what’s new and what’s leaving the streaming service in June.If you love documentaries, chances are you love these hilarious spoofs by Fred Armisen and a cast of wacky characters.
May 23, 2019
The Best Large Area Rugs On Sale for Under $200
Retailers are rolling out their Memorial Day sales, and there are plenty of ways to save on one of our favorite big ticket decor items. While we know that rugs can tie a room together, they can also cost a pretty penny—and large rugs can cost a lot of attractive change. But this weekend, there are so many good ones on sale for much less than you’d expect.
May 23, 2019
These Are the Most Popular ‘Game of Thrones’ Houses by State
At the onset of the final season of “Game of Thrones,” Joybird created a quiz so that you could finally figure out which of the nine main family houses—Stark, Targaryen, Lannister, Tully, Tyrell, Baratheon, Greyjoy, Arryn, and Martell—you belonged to. Are you a ruler who craves power or the love of your people? Would you be loyal to your friend no matter what, or ask questions before sticking your neck out for them?
May 16, 2019
This New Outdoor Collection Can Be Customized with Over 100 Fabrics
The Inside is moving outside. The direct-to-consumer furniture brand just launched its first outdoor collection, and it’s the Palm Beach poolside vibes we’re craving for summer. The new line includes everything you need for fun in the sun, including cabana chairs, cabana stools, floor pillows, tote bags, and throw pillows that are available in the brand’s 100-plus fabric options.
May 17, 2019
Wingardium Leviosa! It’s Time for Good News
Welcome to Good News, a new column that’s part-link roundup, part-community gratitude journal where we can all share the feel-good moments from the past seven days and end our week on a high note.Congratulations, you made it to Friday! It’s Tara, your News & Culture editor, here to start your weekend off with some grade-A good news.
May 17, 2019
What It Means to Be a ‘Regular’
Is there somewhere you’re a regular? A place where, when the bell jingles as you walk through the door, you instantly feel at home? A spot where you’ve found your people? To find out what makes a regular, we’ve asked friends and Apartment Therapy staffers to tell us about their favorite haunts. Some folks love the personal attention of their “regular” status, while others are more contented by the vibe of a familiar space.
May 17, 2019
Before & After: A Teenage Bedroom is Completely Transformed into a Coastal Library
My mom is always happy to see me. But the last time I visited, she was also a little nervous; I was about to tear up the house and disrupt her space for several days while keeping the plan shrouded in secrecy—all for a surprise Mother’s Day room makeover. As I’ve gotten older, I find Mother’s Day feels woefully inadequate. The person who raised you and sacrificed for you, for the better part of two decades (and beyond), deserves more than a text or card.
May 10, 2019
Baby Sussex Has Arrived, & Here’s What We Know About the Nursery So Far
The newest royal has officially arrived! The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced the happy news via their social channels this morning. While we don’t have many details so far, here’s what we do know. Baby Sussex’s name has yet to be announced, but the newborn arrived in the early morning on May 6. The child, a boy, weighs 7 lbs, 3 oz.
May 6, 2019
How Kristen Bell Spends Her Perfect Night In
Perfect Night In is a series where we ask actors, artists, entrepreneurs, and beyond how they’d spend the ultimate luxury—a blissful evening at home.Whether you know her best as shrimp-loving Eleanor on “The Good Place,” spirited younger sister Anna in “Frozen,” or from her total Mom status on Instagram, one thing is for certain: We love Kristen Bell almost as much as she loves sloths.
May 6, 2019
Before & After: Francis’s Transformative Gallery Wall
In late 2011, I looked at my living room wall and decided I need to refresh it. So I decided to do a small project by taking photos of the flora that surrounds my home since I am living near one of Singapore’s best Nature Reserves, The Bukit Timah Hill. I have been running on the forest trail for quite a while, enjoying the peace in contrast to the hectic city life. With inspiration of 18th century botanical illustration, I decided to do a modern interpretation.
May 5, 2019
Before & After: Brook & Fran’s Labor-ious Kitchen Remodel
By the time we were completing construction on our kitchen, I was nine months pregnant. Nothing will motivate a contractor to wrap things up faster than his client going into labor before his eyes. I waved away an offer to be driven to the hospital and said between deep breathes, “I just need it done!
May 5, 2019
Before & After: Lilly’s Laminate to Butcher Block Kitchen Counter Upgrade
From Lilly: When we were shopping for our home and walked through what is now our kitchen, I was really taken aback by the dark and cheap looking laminate counters and back splash. However, I thought the ceramic tile floors and off-white cabinets could be a great base for an update.
May 5, 2019
Before & After: Corinna’s Garden Shed to Teen Retreat
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May 5, 2019
Before & After: Erik’s Empty Attic to Marvelous Master Bedroom Suite
This was a transformation from a minimally heated, dark, unlivable attic-like space to a bright, modern master suite. The main features include the headboard wall with wall hung sinks on the back side, gas stove, library, skylight, built in bench seat, walk-in closet, and the spacious bathroom. One of the primary design goals was to keep the space wide open while still offering subtle boundaries and separations between functions.
May 5, 2019
Before & After: Megan’s Renovated & Rearranged Bathroom
From Megan:  Our whole house was a mess when we bought it. Nothing had ever been updated properly. The bathroom was our first major interior project and not being very handy, we hired someone to do it for us. It was completely gutted because there were rotten joists in the floor and there wasn’t anything salvageable in the room. It also had a very cramped feeling, so we changed the layout at the suggestion of our contractor.
May 5, 2019
Before & After: Ainhoa’s Stenciled Upholstery IKEA Armchair
How do you add some personality to a plain Jane chair? If you’re like Ainhoa and can’t sew, try painting a pattern on it! The after has us practically buzzing:From Ainhoa: My aunt gave us an old accent chair she no longer had room for. My initial idea was to make a new cover out of a fun patterned fabric. The problem? I don’t really know how to sew, so I’d either have to learn, or ask someone for help. My next idea was to dye it.
May 5, 2019
Before & After: Marji’s Transformed Tool Storage
Anyone else have a garage, basement, or storage space that looks like this? There’s hope: Marji was fed up with the clutter in her tool shed, and she decided to first purge and then create a clever system that works for her.From Marji: As you can see, our tool shed was an unbelievable, disorganized mess.
May 5, 2019
Before & After: Maria’s Craigslist Cane Chair Makeover
After scoring these sweet cane back chairs from a Craigslist seller, Maria wondered what to do with them. Well, inspiration struck, and she shared her chic transformation with us.I’m a sucker for a DwellStudio fabric, so I must applaud Maria’s good taste (and cute styling)!From Maria: Way back in June, I found two great cane back chairs on Craigslist for a great price. The seller was so anxious to get them out of his basement that he even delivered them right to my door.
May 5, 2019
Before & After: Kelly’s Staircase Remodel on a Budget
Beige carpet and a half wall kept this staircase closed off and out of date. Check out how Kelly and her boyfriend brightened the space on a small budget. From Kelly: My boyfriend installed the hardwood and used melamine (cheap and easy to clean) for the stair risers. Spindles were on sale for $5 each, and we spaced them out a bit. He also made the newel post and even the newel cap!
May 5, 2019
Before & After: Christine’s Edwardian Staircase Restoration
Christine loved the period details of her dream home — though some of them had been lost under years of paint. Though it took a while (250 hours of stripping alone!), the results of her staircase restoration are light and bright and a little breathtaking. From Christine: We’d been looking for a house to buy for ages and within seconds of entering this house we knew we’d finally found “The One”.
May 5, 2019
The Ultimate Used Furniture Cleaning Kit
With the season of flea markets and antique fairs now upon us, I’m prepping for the summer influx of secondhand furniture finds and putting together the ultimate used furniture cleaning kit. With most of these household items already in your kitchen, you’ll be ready to get any grimy piece sparkling in no time.  Baking soda. Mixed with water, baking soda forms a paste that polishes silver, lifts coffee and tea stains from ceramic and porcelain, and removes mildew and grime.
May 5, 2019
Before & After: Erin’s Chair Refresh on a Budget
Bargain shopper Erin haggled this chair from an estate sale down to $10. It sat in her home, patiently waiting for a refresh, until she found the perfect fabric. See how she made over this chair for under $50 total:From Erin: I am an Architect Technologist by day and sewer/DIYer/furniture upcycler by night. I am a thrifty shopper, and limit most purchases to no more than $20.00. If it’s in the trash, even better!
May 5, 2019
Before & After: Jenna’s Revamped Planter Stand
Jenna found this planter at a junk store for just $2. Though it was in rough shape, she saw its potential. See how she transformed it into a totally cute vessel for indoor planting.From Jenna: My apartment is small and I have lots of terrariums around the house, but am always looking for fun ways to bring more greenery inside. I found this planter stand at a junk store for $2 — a new coat of paint in a herringbone print, plus some jars I had lying around and voila!
May 5, 2019
Before & After: Jérémy’s Painted Vintage Fan
Today’s Before & After comes from Jérémy, a very talented 16 year old designer from Canada. Here he transforms an old vintage fan from boring to bold with just a paint job. From Jérémy: Old machines are phenomenal artistic works, provided with the refurbishment if they need it. Here’s how an old Eagle Aire fan can be rejuvenated after 50 years without losing its “vintage look.
May 5, 2019
Before & After: Margaux’s Night & Day Table Makeover
Margaux inherited this table, solidly built but in bad condition, from a friend. She began by sanding the top of the table, but when she discovered just how many times the top had been repainted, Margaux came up with an alternate idea:From Margaux: A friend of mine gave this table to me when she moved. It was really solid but looked pretty bad. I started by sanding the top, only to find there was about 10 coats of paint and wax.
May 5, 2019