Shopping

The 10 Commandments of Rug Shopping
Thou shalt not buy something that doesn't fit your room or lifestyle.
Danielle Blundell
Sep 14, 2020
This Gothic Halloween Collection Has a Skeleton Hand Lamp (and More Glamorous Goods)
The collection is affordable *and* chic.
Jessica Wang
Sep 13, 2020
We Ordered 3 Fake Snake Plants and This $15 Find is the Best One
Once we had our top three options, we brought them into the Apartment Therapy office, along with one real-life snake plant to shoot photos and compare.
Ashley Abramson
Sep 10, 2020
Mushroom Lamps Are Suddenly Everywhere—Here’s Where to Snag One for Less
With their swirled glass form and unique shape, they’re at once understated and statement pieces.
Dominique Gebru
Sep 9, 2020
This Hidden Section on IKEA’s Website Is Full of Under $10 Home Finds
No more filtering by price in every individual category (and there are a LOT of categories).
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Sep 7, 2020
Home Depot’s Christmas Palm Trees Mean You Don’t Have to Say Goodbye to Summer
There’s a Christmas decoration that will make you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation all year round.
Inigo Del Castillo
Sep 6, 2020
8 Multitasking Furniture Pieces That Will Maximize Your Living Room
Like Transformers—but make it furniture!
Caroline Biggs
Sep 5, 2020
10 Places to Buy Quirky and Thoughtful Greeting Cards Online
Because the novelty of a Zoom hangout has officially worn off.
Madelyn Simons
Aug 28, 2020
OXO’s New Coffee Maker Is Getting Us Excited for Fall
We were totally won over by the consistent and complex flavor of the brew.
Cara Lynn Shultz
Aug 28, 2020
8 Favorite Finds from the Home Catalog I Secretly Adore
You'll never guess which catalog it is!
Laura Fenton
Aug 27, 2020
9 Places to Buy Inexpensive and Stylish Wall Shelving
Say hello to a new home for your favorite books, plants, photos, and more.
Kelsie Schrader
Aug 26, 2020
Lowe’s Will Be Showing a Home Decor Collection at New York Fashion Week
Yes, that Lowe's.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 26, 2020
Looking for the Perfect Small Space-Friendly Desk? Try a Clear Acrylic Console Table
They're minimalist, versatile, and a seriously smart investment.
Kelsie Schrader
Aug 25, 2020
My Coffee Maker is Almost as Old as I Am, and I Love Its Vintage Charm
There's something comforting about its nostalgic look—and it makes a great cup of coffee, to boot!
Laura Fenton
Aug 24, 2020
The Best Dish Racks for Every Kitchen
Let us help you make dishwashing less of a chore.
Nicole Lund
Aug 23, 2020
This ’80s Wood Trend Is Back, and It’s Coming for Your Living Room
If "tambour" sounds familiar but you can't quite place it, buckle up.
Zoë Roscoe
Aug 21, 2020
This $10 Shower Curtain Liner Has Over 71,000 5-Star Reviews
Never get annoyed with your shower curtain again.
Nicole Lund
Aug 20, 2020
This TikTok User Has a “Costco Door” in Their Pantry, and It’s as Magical as it Sounds
Prepare to be amazed.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 20, 2020
A Starlight Projector Makes My Adult Bedroom Feel Like a Sanctuary
Comfort Decorating
Even if you're not a space geek, this is perfect solution for an acceptable adult night light (seriously, no one will judge you, it’s that cool).
Elliot Ames
Aug 20, 2020
6 Reasons KLIPPAN Continues To Be One of IKEA's Most Popular Living Room Sofas
It’s not just the cheap price.
Laura Fenton
Aug 13, 2020
10 Non-Toxic Candles You’ll Feel Good About Stocking up On
No phthalates, lead, or paraffin wax here!
Madelyn Simons
Aug 13, 2020
This $23 Amazon Tablecloth Is a Fast Fix for All Your Decorative Dining Table Woes
It'll add a pop of personality to your table—and protect it in the process!
Laura Fenton
Aug 13, 2020
Williams Sonoma and Scalamandre’s New Bedding Collection is an Animal Print Dream
Cheetahs and zebras and Siberian tigers, oh my!
Jessica Wang
Aug 9, 2020
Everyone Thinks My Faux Plants from Amazon Are Real
This stealth purchase will have you green with envy.
Kelsey Mulvey
Aug 9, 2020
10 of Our Favorite Sources for Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Sputnik chandeliers, orb sconces—could we love you anymore?
Sarah Lyon
Aug 7, 2020
This Old School Handicraft Is Making a Comeback in Homes—Is Yours Next?
Meet the modern day quilt, and you don't have to use it on a bed.
Arlyn Hernandez
Aug 7, 2020
This $5 IKEA Find Will Make Your Cheap Candles Look Like They Cost $100
Stock up!
Sarah Lyon
Aug 5, 2020
Urban Outfitters’ Fall Furniture Collections are Here, And They’re Full of Vintage Charm
Including the most beautiful pantry we've ever seen.
Nicole Lund
Aug 4, 2020
This “Dated” Trend Is Making a Comeback, but We’re Here for It
Checks, please!
Celia Shatzman
Aug 4, 2020
This Is the Unexpected Piece of Furniture Your Home Is Definitely Missing
Good news: You might already own it!
Arlyn Hernandez
Aug 1, 2020
8 Wall-Mounted Nightstands and Cabinets That are Downright Magical
Elevate your space in more ways than one.
Madelyn Simons
Aug 1, 2020
The Smart $10 Find Everyone Needs in Their Gym Bag
Odor-busting usually comes to mind when we’re talking about garbage cans or litter boxes. But there are other areas areas that smell less than pleasant. Take your gym bag (which you may now be slinging over your shoulder more often than you did in December, go you!) for example. The thing about your gym bag and its contents is that you can’t immediately deal with offensive odors by tossing clothing in the wash or putting your sneakers in the freezer.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 30, 2020
7 Clothing Stores That Sell Ridiculously Stylish Home Decor
Want a coffee table with those jeans?
Sarah Lyon
Jul 29, 2020
15 Sources for Affordable Scandi Style Furniture & Decor
Even if you've never been to Scandinavia, you can still bring the region's style to your own home.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 28, 2020
Parachute Just Launched Linen Curtains That are Basically Like Bedding For Your Windows
Plus window hardware!
Nicole Lund
Jul 24, 2020
Amazon Shoppers Are Obsessed with This Handheld Steamer—And Right Now It’s 20% Off
Get rid of your clunky iron for good.
Jaclyn Turner
Jul 24, 2020
This Classic Decorating Trend is Back
... and you can totally find it on Amazon for cheap!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 22, 2020
These Colorful Bowls Save Me So Much Space and Effort in the Kitchen
While I do enjoy cooking and baking, what I don’t enjoy is rummaging through cluttered cabinets and drawers to corral all of the bowls, measuring equipment, and other tools required for meal prep.
Sholeen Damarwala
Jul 22, 2020
“The Sims” Has Its Own Reality TV Show—And It’s Really Entertaining
It's fun, even if you don't regularly watch other people play video games.
Laura Martisiute
Jul 22, 2020
10 Decor Pieces That’ll Bring the Tie-Dye Trend Right Into Your Home
If you don't want to DIY your tie-dye, we've got you!
Celia Shatzman
Jul 22, 2020
This Editor-Loved Cutting Board Now Comes In a Cute New Size
Snag it before it sells out!
Cara Lynn Shultz
Jul 21, 2020
A Checklist to Hosting Overnight Guests When You Live in a Tiny Apartment
No space? No problem!
Sholeen Damarwala
Jul 21, 2020
11 Finishing Touches Interior Designers Swear By
STYLE
The cherry atop a design sundae!
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 21, 2020
10 Shower Curtains That Are Pretty Enough to Be Actual Window Treatments
Save money AND expand your pool of available options.
Nicole Lund
Jul 20, 2020
10 Small Space-Friendly Round Rugs That Make a Big Statement
We encourage you to think outside the rectangle.
Kelsie Schrader
Jul 20, 2020
The $18 Butter Dish That Amazon Shoppers Are Totally Obsessed With
Today I learned that there is a corner of the Internet that is obsessed with a certain butter dish.
Lauren Masur
Jul 16, 2020
West Elm Has a Holiday Collection You’ll Want to Show Off All Year—and It’s All Included In Their Massive One-Day Sale
'Tis the season to start buying decorations.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 18, 2020
Khloe Kardashian Registered For a $10,000 Crib And We Have Questions
Leave it to the Kardashians to turn a baby shower into a star-studded fete with enough ritzy gifts to fill a truck. And that’s just what the family did over the weekend to honor the last currently pregnant Kardashian, Khloe, for the impending arrival of her baby girl with boyfriend Tristan Thompson.
Megan Johnson
Jul 17, 2020
4 Sources for Architectural Salvage in Chicago
Architectural salvage shops are increasingly popular destinations for designers, collectors, and remodelers, and for the home decorator looking for unique furnishings, there’s no better place to start a search. In part, salvage stores hold such wide appeal because the items there carry the forgotten tales of the past, and invite collectors to imagine creative reuse ideas.
Carolyn Purnell
Jul 17, 2020
Have Your Couch’s Back: Sofa & Console Tables Under $250
Don't leave your floating sofa in a lurch.
Arlyn Hernandez
Jul 17, 2020
The Best Sources for Linen Everything (Napkins, Bedding, and Notebooks, Too!)
During the warm days of summer that always seem to creep into September, no material is more refreshing than naturally crisp linen. To cool you down as this glorious season lingers on, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite sources for high-quality linen everything—duvet covers, towels, and notebooks included. Save this list of go-to shops in your design file—these are 8 sources you’re going to want to keep shopping all year long. Why linen, you ask?
Katie Holdefehr
Jul 17, 2020
These $13 Colorful Amazon Throw Pillowcases Trick People Into Thinking I’m Fancy
They're a dupe for West Elm at a fraction of the cost.
Alyse Whitney 수지
Jul 17, 2020
7 Plants You Can Buy on Amazon to Make Your Winter a Little Greener
Fight the winter blues with something green.
Jaclyn Turner
Jul 17, 2020
Urban Outfitter’s Latest Bedroom Collection Is An Updated Take On ’70s Boho
Once upon a time, Urban Outfitter’s home section was a place to go for inexpensive sleeper couches and duvet covers and not much else. Recently, however, the retailer has expanded its line to include a number of looks at affordable prices. The new Modern Boho collection is one such example. Rather than the “downtown loft” vibe of the UO days of yore, this is all sun-drenched Laurel Canyon bungalow.
Marshall Bright
Jul 17, 2020
Time to Bulk Up: You Can Now Shop at Costco Without a Membership
The old adage, “I don’t want to be a part of a club that would have me as a member” was clearly coined in the pre-Costco (pc) era. Costco memberships, while reasonable, are often just not worth it for the casual bulk buyer, but boy are they tempting. But good news abounds! You can now shop at Costco without a membership. Thanks to Google Express, you can now shop at Costco, a lone wolf without a membership, from the comfort of your own home. “There must be a catch!
Nora Taylor
Jul 17, 2020
How To Style Bookshelves Layer By Layer
Adding that last layer to a room means arranging and styling surfaces like windowsills, tabletops, and especially empty bookshelves. You can leave these to the last minute, as they are the finishing touches rather than the backbone of your design. Here’s how we tackled Ashley’s bookshelves during the makeover: Before you get started, gather lots of things in a variety of finishes, shapes, textures, and colors.
Dabney Frake
Jul 17, 2020
5 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Rental Without Losing Your Security Deposit
You're five decorating ideas away from your dream home.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 16, 2020
Just in Time for Fall: Our Top 10 Best Slow Cookers
If you’re looking for a way to make your hectic life just a little easier, look no further than the mighty slow cooker. There are a ton of options on the market, some bad, some good, some outrageously good, with a myriad of features. Here are 10 of our favorites for every budget. The site of this no-frills slow cooker instantaneously takes me back to my childhood.
Arlyn Hernandez
Jul 16, 2020
15 of Our Favorite Places to Shop Boho Furniture and Decor on a Budget
Rattan lovers this way.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 16, 2020
11 Essential Organizing Products for a Small Bathroom
In the bathroom, space is always at a premium, and that’s esepcially true in a smaller bathroom. If you’re at a loss as to where to store all the necessities in your teeny tiny bathroom, these 11 hardworking products can help. The Componibili is a great piece for adding a little storage anywhere in the house, but it’s especially nice in the bathroom: the doors mean less visual clutter, and the unit can tuck neatly into a corner or under a pedestal sink.
Nancy Mitchell
Jul 16, 2020
Get 25% Off Everything at Urban Outfitters Right Now—Including Last-Minute Gifts
Mariah Carey is officially stuck in our heads.
Nicole Lund
Jul 16, 2020
Chip and Jo Are Expanding Their Magnolia Empire with 6 New Stores
Not even the Texas summer heat can slow down Chip and Joanna Gaines from expanding their Magnolia empire.
Lydia Mack
Jul 16, 2020
This $14 Amazon Buy Solves Your Ugly Window Slat Blind Woes
We’re always on the lookout for smart, renter-friendly products that won’t risk your security deposit, and make your space better than the day you moved in. Slatted window blinds are one particular sore spot for a lot of folks: They look generic, have constant problems, and landlords don’t always let you remove them. Well, tenants rejoice, because we found a way to work around those ugly window coverings, and dramatically change the look of your whole room.
Dabney Frake
Jul 16, 2020
But First, Coffee: The Top 13 Best Espresso Machines Under $1,000
Let’s set something straight before we begin: espresso machines—good espresso machines—are expensive. Like, really expensive (think comparable in price to an entire living room’s worth of furniture.) So when we were rounding up our list of top-notch espresso makers, we had to cut ourselves off at $1,000 before things got astronomical. With that budget in mind, here are the best 13 machines on the market.
Arlyn Hernandez
Jul 16, 2020
The 6 Best Water Filter Solutions I’ve Tested
Since starting Apartment Therapy, I’ve always felt it’s good to do everything you can to make your home comfortable and clean (in as little time as possible), and that air and water quality were fundamental. Living in New York City, I’ve never had a problem with the water, but when I started to drink cold filtered water I loved the difference. Particularly when making coffee or tea, filtered water really seemed to improve the taste. Years later, this is what I’ve learned.
Maxwell Ryan
Jul 15, 2020
The Best & Worst Times to Go Thrift Store Shopping
After years of thrifting, and knowing myself, I’ve figured out when it makes sense to head to Goodwill, and when I should just stay home. If you aren’t a diehard go-every-day-as-if-it’s-a-religion kind of shopper, then choose your strategy carefully and save yourself a world of hassle and time. Right Before Halloween: There’s just no point.
Dabney Frake
Jul 15, 2020
How to Shop for Kitchen Cabinets on the Cheap
Cabinetry usually adds up to about half of kitchen renovation expenses, so if you have a small budget, you’ve got to find ways to cut costs. Shop sales, check second-hand and salvage stores, try a demolition auction, or find ways to get a custom look from big box sources.For kitchen cabinet sources, click here. Home Depot Big box stores like Home Depot have frequent discounts on stock kitchen cabinets.
Sarah Coffey
Jul 15, 2020
Energy Saving Task Lighting in the Kitchen: 10 LED Under Cabinet Lights
I recently installed under cabinet lights in the kitchen of my rental apartment, and for a relatively small investment, they have made a big impact: They provide lighting for such kitchen tasks as dish washing and food prep, and their ambient glow is a pleasant alternative to the harsh overhead lighting I relied on previously. Fluorescent, halogen and xenonTOP ROW1. NON LED Countertop Light, $20 from IKEA2. LEDme Button Light, $54 from WAC Lighting3.
Kate Legere
Jul 15, 2020
A Stylish Kitchen for Less: 10 Great Looking Kitchen Faucets Under $200
Not only does the faucet you choose for your kitchen affect the overall look of the room, but if you cook a lot (or if you don’t own a dishwasher), the convenience of its design will affect you every day. For our 2016 faucet guide, we’ve taken both form and function into consideration—and to raise the stakes even higher, set a price cap at $200. These options meet the trifecta—they’re pretty, practical, and very well-priced.
Melissa DiRenzo
Jul 15, 2020
Best Bedside Water Carafes: Esque, Crate & Barrel, Canvas Home & 11 More
I’ve been rounding up these little luxuries for a number of years and have even been corrected (happily) that a “bedside carafe” MUST (in order to earn its name) have a glass attached to it. Agreed. So this is my biggest selection yet of the best options out there right now, from traditional to modern, from high to low. The one up top is my top pick this year, because the shape is unexpected but still elegant, and it’s totally affordable.
Maxwell Ryan
Jul 15, 2020
Review: The Hastens Excelsior II
Bed: Excelsior II with BJX Mattress Top Manufacturer: Hastens Retail Price: $13,350 I just received a new bed to test for October, so it’s time to weigh in on the bed I tested for the whole month of September — the Hastens. My nutshell review: awesome bed, awesomely expensive. I LOVE this bed for two reasons: 1. I sink into it wonderfully and sleep really well and 2. it has zero smells or textures that are toxic or off-putting. Ten beds to go.
Maxwell Ryan
Jul 15, 2020
My $19 Spa Robe Makes Quarantine Feel Like a Fancy Hotel
This is self care in the time of coronavirus.
Caroline Cox
Jul 14, 2020