Decorating

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This Room Spray is So Good My Friends Can’t Stop Asking About It
Shopping
Needless to say, it's also become a go-to gift.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Mar 2, 2022
These Are the 3 Biggest Gallery Wall Mistakes You're Probably Making
And how to fix them!
Savannah West
Mar 2, 2022
A Blogger's Charleston Rental Is Bright, Colorful, and Filled With Cool Art
Grace Atwood has written the lifestyle blog, The Stripe, for twelve years now, and is also active on Instagram and has a weekly newsletter. She worked with designer and Elements of Style blogger Erin Gates on decorating this Charleston, South Carolina rental apartment.
Sarah Lyon
Mar 2, 2022
How to Discover (and Name!) Your Interior Design Style
Starter Packs
You want your first apartment to feel like you — but that’s quite a daunting task if you’ve never been responsible for decorating a home before!
Avery Matera
Mar 2, 2022
This Website Is My (Lazy) Vintage-lover’s Secret to Buying and Selling Secondhand Home Goods
Shopping
And AT readers get an exclusive discount!
Kendall Cornish
Mar 1, 2022
Sarah Sherman Samuel's First Home Collection Is a Lesson in 2022 Design Trends
In partnership with Lulu and Georgia, it's all-around beautiful and of-the-moment.
Blair Donovan
Mar 1, 2022
My Apartment Was Always Too Dark — Until I Discovered This $60 Portable Lamp
Shopping
Let there be (stylish) light!
Stella Totino
Mar 1, 2022
This Condo Draws Inspo from Black Women Singers and Feminist Artists and Authors
Sekile Nzinga is the Chief Equity Officer for the State of Illinois and the founder of The Nzinga Collective, and rents this 1200-square-foot condo in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 1, 2022
This One DIY-Friendly, Amazon Product Took My Rental to the Next Level
Be transported to Paris instantly with this trim!
Sarah Lyon
Mar 1, 2022
These Floating Shelves Saved Me So Much Space and Turned My Book Collection Into a Work of Art
Who doesn't want to display their favorite reads?
Allison Arnold
Feb 28, 2022
A 550-Square-Foot Rental Is 'French-Victorian With a Romantic Academia Flair'
Tessa is a freelance writer and photojournalist who contributes to food and lifestyle publications (like Apartment Therapy!). She shares this rental apartment in Springfield, Missouri with her husband.
Tessa Cooper
Feb 28, 2022
10 Things Every First Apartment Needs
Starter Packs
Experts’ ideas for what your first apartment must have so that it's a stylish, comfortable, and functional haven for you.
Shagun Khare
Feb 28, 2022
How to Find Your Apartment's Purpose, According to Your Zodiac Sign
Starter Packs
Find the best purpose for your apartment based on your sun sign — along with some handy tips for how to achieve it.
Shagun Khare
Feb 28, 2022
11 Apartment Therapy Editors Share First-Time Apartment Decorating Advice
Learn from our mistakes!
Danielle Blundell
Feb 28, 2022
9 TikTokers With Homes I'd Love to Live In
This group is worth a follow — trust me!
Savannah West
Feb 26, 2022
This Under-the-Radar Site Is My Secret Spot for Unique Home Goods — and Now I’m Telling Everyone About It
The cat's out of the sustainably made woven rattan bag.
Kendall Cornish
Feb 25, 2022
My Grandma Swears By This Decorating Pick, and It's in Every Room of Her House
While these sorts of curtains might seem a little old-school, my grandmother's house is making a case for. bringing them back.
Savannah West
Feb 25, 2022
Here’s How You Can Use Color to Make Your Small Space Feel Much Bigger
Plus, how to control lighting to have a similar impact.
Nicoletta Richardson
Feb 24, 2022
This Is an Unexpected Spot You've Never Thought to Put Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper
... but should!
Savannah West
Feb 24, 2022
8 Black Designers on How They Celebrate Black History in Their Designs
These spaces are love letters to revolutionary creativity and the beauty in Blackness.
Shagun Khare
Feb 23, 2022
This Sleep Scientist's Stylish Home Tour Is Full of Tips for Getting Better Rest
Behavioral scientist and science communicator Vanessa Hill shares a look inside her stylish Brooklyn rental AND reveals why she keeps old technology in her bedroom, what kind of mattress she sleeps on (under $500 from Amazon), and other smart secrets to getting better sleep.
Erin Derby
Feb 23, 2022
The 10 Best Under-$30 Macramé Finds from Etsy for Your Living Room and Beyond
STYLE
Step aside, cane, wicker, and rattan. There's a new woven material trending (again.)
Sarah Everett
Feb 23, 2022
This Mod Light Fixture From Target Adds So Much Visual Interest to My Bedroom
And it's less than $250 and very large!
Sarah Lyon
Feb 22, 2022
An Interior Designer's Townhome Is a Perfect Example of Eclectic Maximalism
Interior designer Beth Diana Smith considers herself an eclectic maximalist. "I love several design styles so I love to combine them into an eclectic mix. And as a maximalist, I follow a more is more philosophy, however even in maximalism editing is still important."
Erin Derby
Feb 21, 2022
This Brooklyn Apartment Masters the Maximal Minimalist Look
It's the perfect happy medium for a young family.
Danielle Blundell
Feb 21, 2022
Before and After: A Dark, Cold Kitchen Gets a Light and Airy Update
Sometimes a kitchen renovation can be the key to making your today space feel like a forever home.
Danielle Blundell
Feb 20, 2022
7 Bedroom Trends From Decades Past That Need to Make a Comeback
According to designers!
Shagun Khare
Feb 19, 2022
13 Smart Shopping Tips for Buying Home Decor Without Ever Seeing It In Person
Sight unseen? No problem!
Avery Matera
Feb 19, 2022
15 Decorating Risks You Should Be Taking in the Living Room and Beyond Right Now
New year, new you... new home!
Avery Matera
Feb 19, 2022
Home Experts Share Their 19 Favorite Items to Collect and Display
From glassware to art and everything in between!
Sarah Lyon
Feb 18, 2022
7 Under-$250 Cocktail Tables That'll Make Your Living Room More Functional
Starting at $89.99!
Sarah Lyon
Feb 16, 2022
This 450-Square-Foot Chicago Condo Has Cool and Clever Small Space Tricks
...including an IKEA bookshelf built into a wall!
Sarah Crowley
Feb 16, 2022
This Is the Easiest-Ever Paint Trick to Pull Off in Your Home
All you need is an hour, if that, and a sample pot of paint to get edgy!
Danielle Blundell
Feb 16, 2022
Here's Why This Furniture Staple Actually Makes the Best Bedroom Nightstand
It's not what you're thinking!
Sarah Lyon
Feb 15, 2022
This Is the One Piece of Furniture That Brought Me More Family Time
Hint: It's not a sofa!
Kathleen Siddell
Feb 12, 2022
A Magazine Editor's Maximalist Rental Is Exploding With Colorful DIYs
TOURS
Sensi editor-in-chief Stephanie Wilson's apartment is "maximalism to the max" and FULL of wild decor ideas — like contact-paper-covered doors, neon-painted door jambs, and a carefully curated bar-cart-turned-bong-cart.
Sarah Everett
Feb 11, 2022
This Bouclé Dining Chair Immediately Caught My Eye When Designing My WFH Space
It's the perfect blend of functional and stylish.
Sarah Lyon
Feb 10, 2022
Here's Why I Love Decorating with This Surprising Household Item
It's surprisingly versatile — and so chic.
Sarah Lyon
Feb 10, 2022
Get an Even More Custom Look for Less Now With These New DIY IKEA Door Fronts
In your kitchen and beyond!
Danielle Blundell
Feb 9, 2022
This Family's 280-Square-Foot Skoolie Has a Beautiful, Must-See Bathroom
Nicknamed "the Bicoastal Bus," this skoolie's style is Palm Springs meets Miami.
Erin Derby
Feb 9, 2022
7 Easy Ways to Give Your Tiny Bedroom a Fresh Look
Interior design experts share their best tips on how to upgrade even the smallest of bedrooms.
Shagun Khare
Feb 9, 2022
6 Ways to Upgrade Your Bookshelf, According to a Private Librarian
Your shelves aren’t just sterile book storage vessels — they’re as much a part of your home’s decor as any other piece of furniture.
Sarah Kuta
Feb 8, 2022
B&A: A 390-Square-Foot London Apartment Got a Renter-Friendly, Colorful Refresh
Video House Tour
Casting assistant Rosie Dart loves old and antique things, and her 390-square-foot, one-bedroom flat in London's Notting Hill neighborhood is colorful and maximalist despite the small size.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 8, 2022
5 Decorative Items You're Forgetting to Shop for on Etsy
From brass bowls to vintage portraits, there are tons of accent pieces you can score from Etsy sellers.
Sarah Lyon
Feb 8, 2022
This Brooklyn-Based, Black-Owned Candle Company Has the Best-Smelling Scents
You're going to want them all!
Savannah West
Feb 7, 2022
This NYC Apartment Is Like a 'Colorful Afro Bohemian Jungle' Inside
Emily Auffrey describes the rental apartment she shares with her family as a NYC dream space. “We truly feel like we moved into our dream NYC apartment. In addition to being the dream home; the area is just absolutely ideal for a family," she writes.
Erin Derby
Feb 7, 2022
A 68-Square-Foot Converted Van Is Like a Cozy Little Wood Cabin on Wheels
Traveling interior designer and witch Marissa Lada's van features a cedar wood interior, a few pop of colors, and some magickal things like crystals, wind chimes, and an herbal apothecary.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 7, 2022
The Property Brothers Launched a New Comforter Collection at Macy’s and It’s on Major Sale Right Now
Each one is under $100 — but for a very limited time.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Feb 5, 2022
Before & After: Gold Accents and Patterned Tile Bring a Sad Kitchen Back to Life
A new, more functional layout helped, too!
Danielle Blundell
Feb 5, 2022
This $75 TikTok Headboard Hack Might Be One of the Coolest, Most Creative Ideas
Two words: pool noodles.
Blair Donovan
Feb 4, 2022
If Wallpapering a Ceiling Is Too Much Commitment for You, Try This DIY Instead
Visual interest overhead without all the fuss!
Savannah West
Feb 4, 2022
6 Easy, Budget-Friendly Ways to Refresh Your Living Room for 2022
According to a professional interior stylist!
Savannah West
Feb 3, 2022
This Editor-Fave Sofa Brand Just Expanded into the Bedroom With New Furniture
Mattresses, beds, dressers, nightstands, and more from Burrow this way!
Danielle Blundell
Feb 2, 2022
Christina Hendricks Added These Colors to Make Her Space More “Playful”
Hendrick's shared a glimpse of her dressing room that puts these hues on display.
Alexandra Frost
Feb 2, 2022
Here's Why I Buy All of My Picture Frames on Amazon, and You Should, Too
The prices and selection can't be beat!
Sarah Lyon
Feb 2, 2022
This Sisal Rug is the Real MVP of My Apartment
And it might be right for your home, too!
Sarah Lyon
Feb 1, 2022
A Content Creator's Brooklyn Home Features Lots of Cute Renter-Friendly Ideas
Content creator, blogger, style lover, YouTuber, and Instagram strategist Marikah shares this one-bedroom apartment with her husbae and their baby. The apartment has lots of clever organizing tip and renter-friendly decor ideas, including a very cute nursery nook in the bedroom.
Erin Derby
Feb 1, 2022
I'm Moving into This Cat Sanctuary Designed to Look Like a Stylish 1970s House
There's a fisherman-themed living room, a rec room designed to look like a retro basement, and adorable kitchen details for kitties. I'm not kidding; I want to live here.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 1, 2022
8 Ways to Keep Your Makeshift Home Office Clutter-Free and Cool
Style
WFH never looked this good.
Anna Kocharian
Feb 1, 2022
Pinterest's New Home AR Function Is Totally Addictive
It makes shopping for furniture from popular stores so much easier!
Danielle Blundell
Jan 31, 2022
A Pennsylvania Farmhouse Has Cozy Fireplaces, Log Cabin Walls, and Lots of Light
Amanda and Dan moved from California to Pennsylvania in April 2020, eventually buying this farmhouse with lots of architectural character.
Carina Romano
Jan 31, 2022
This Viral TikTok Just Might Make You Rethink Buying a Standard Bar Cart
It may be very pricey, but, man, is this thing cool!
Savannah West
Jan 30, 2022
Pottery Barn Launched a Collection with the Black Artists + Designers Guild
It's Inspired by Black Joy and is oh-so-vibrant.
Danielle Blundell
Jan 28, 2022
Actress Hayley Orrantia's Home Is Packed With Envy-Inducing Nods to Nature
Actress Hayley Orrantia, who is also a singer and songwriter, loves interior design, and also buys, flips, and renovates homes alongside her father in Nashville, Tennessee.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 28, 2022
A Brief History of Carnival Glass
This early 20th century collectible's making a comeback, so now's the time to buy.
Marlen Komar
Jan 28, 2022
Ruggable’s New Washable Rug Collection Is a Tribute to Keith Haring’s Iconic Artwork
Shopping
They're like art — for your floors.
Olivia Bowman
Jan 27, 2022
The Best New IKEA Home Decor Products for Starting Off 2022 on a Stylish Note
Starting at just $3.49!
Avery Matera
Jan 27, 2022
HomeGoods Has a New Decor Section Online
And I want pretty much everything in It!
Danielle Blundell
Jan 26, 2022
A Candle Maker's Toronto Rental's Been Lovingly Transformed into a Pastel Palace
Content creator Luna Lindsay has DIYed and painted her rental apartment into a pastel palace... and recently launched a hand-poured pastel candle business called Moonwix.
Lauren Kolyn
Jan 26, 2022
This Is the One Spot You Haven't Thought of Yet to Hang Your Plants
More plants? No problem!
Savannah West
Jan 26, 2022
Backdrop and Madewell Just Created an Exclusive New Paint Color
It's THE most perfect neutral hue...and also comes in cool clothing.
Blair Donovan
Jan 25, 2022
A Pro Organizer's Home Has Inspiringly Clutter-Free Cabinets, Closets and More
Name: Janelle Williams, husband Darrell Williams, and three children ages 19, 16, and 11 Location: Annapolis, MarylandSize: 2600 square feet Type of Home: Single Family HouseYears lived in: 5 years, ownedStarting the year off by touring the homes (and drawers, pantries, closets, and more behind-the-scenes spots) of professional organizers, small space dwellers, and other design experts has become a tradition on Apartment Therapy.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 25, 2022