A recent research project analyzed over 70,000 songs in Spotify playlists for activities including painting, decorating, gardening, plumbing, and assembling furniture.

Sarah Everett

Mar 4, 2021

My New Favorite Single-Serve Coffee Maker Costs $60 and Doesn’t Use Pods

Shopping

Delicious single-serve coffee, without the hassle of using pods!

AnnMarie Mattila

Mar 4, 2021

Stuck in a Design Rut? Bri Emery and Create & Cultivate Have Tips

And it's all about cooking and styling your space!

Danielle Blundell

Mar 4, 2021

8 Beautiful Coffee Table Books That Show Your Plant Pride

They go perfectly next to, well, any houseplant.

Nicoletta Richardson

Mar 3, 2021

I Turned My Bedroom into the Ultimate Home Theater — Here's How

Shopping

All it takes is three simple products that are just a click away on Amazon.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Mar 3, 2021

Before & After: I Redid My Cabinets Using Marie Kondo Organizers

In true Marie Kondo style, the products are simple, beautiful, and serene.

Ashley Poskin

Mar 3, 2021

Zara Home’s First Pet Collection Is Absolutely Pawfect

NEWS

Zara just dropped a pet collection that not only ups your pet’s style game, but also makes their accessories a welcome addition of your aesthetic.

Olivia Harvey

Mar 3, 2021

7 Poetry Books by BIPOC Women to Add to Your TBR List

These compilations of influential and transformative words redefine both poetry and the truth of history

Mishma Nixon

Mar 3, 2021

This Is the Closet Storage Spot You're Probably Overlooking

STYLE

This overlooked area is bursting with design potential.

Kelsey Mulvey

Mar 3, 2021

Before and After: This Stylish Deck Redo Will Have You Dreaming of Spring

This DIYer shows off some smart ideas for hiding weird design quirks.

Megan Baker Detloff

Mar 3, 2021

How an HGTV Designer Maximized a Tiny Cabana for a Family of 5

The challenge was part of HGTV's new special called “Beach Cabana Royale.”

Lillian Brown

Mar 3, 2021

Here’s How I Faked a Fancy Closet with Big Box Products in My Rental

And you can, too!

Danielle Blundell

Mar 3, 2021

Reese Witherspoon and Christina Milian Are Airing a Literary-Inspired Cooking Show on Instagram

NEWS

The four-episode series will bring popular novels to life by, you guessed it, creating a dish inspired by the literary adventures contained within each pick.

Arielle Tschinkel

Mar 3, 2021

How to Organize, Move, and Even Save Money on Books

According to people who own hundreds of them.

Kara Nesvig

Mar 3, 2021

Before and After: A New Paint Job Makes A Plain White Living Room Sing

This redo proves the power of color.

Megan Baker Detloff

Mar 3, 2021

Emily Henderson’s New Skillshare Courses Amplify Designers of Color

The designer reunited with Skillshare for three new classes with diverse designers.

Jessica Wang

Mar 3, 2021

Before and After: A $250 Bedroom Upgrade Is a Mix of Boho & Farmhouse

Moving into a new home means that you get to start fresh with decor, and that’s doubly true when you’re working within a builder-grade home that offers mostly blank slates. For Amy Wadsworth (804 Sycamore), one of those blank slate spaces was her teenage daughter’s bedroom — a white room with beige carpet and lots of potential.“My daughter is 14 and wanted a more mature bedroom design that reflected her style,” Amy says.

Megan Baker Detloff

Mar 3, 2021

Amazon’s New Build It Program Is Like Kickstarter for Home Products

Consumers can weigh in on which concepts get built.

Jessica Wang

Mar 3, 2021

Before and After: An Old IKEA KALLAX Shelf Gets a Glam Redo for $200

You can't even tell it's IKEA anymore.

Megan Baker Detloff

Mar 3, 2021

7 Habits to Help Make Your Meditation Practice Finally Stick

According to people who do it every day.

Rudri Bhatt Patel

Mar 3, 2021

Explore Mars From Home With Smithsonian Channel’s New Augmented Reality App

Mission to Mars, available for free for iOS and Android devices, will delight space enthusiasts.

Jessica Wang

Mar 3, 2021

A New Report Reveals the Most Popular Dog Breeds Around the World

A look at the most popular pups in Africa, Europe, Asia, and more.

Jessica Wang

Mar 3, 2021

Before and After: “Fixer Upper” Reinvented a Cramped Layout to Comfortably Sleep 16 People

The final renovation in this season of "Fixer Upper: Welcome Home" is on a scale unlike any other.

Nicoletta Richardson

Mar 3, 2021

6 Small-but-Genius Kitchen Upgrades You Haven't Thought of Before

Number six will blow your mind.

Erin Johnson

Mar 3, 2021

Before and After: A $100 Mini Makeover Fills This Bathroom with Color

This redo is full of smart money-saving hacks.

Megan Baker Detloff

Mar 3, 2021

Here Are All the Iconic Movie References Mentioned In “To All the Boys: Always and Forever”

From "Say Anything" to "Pride and Prejudice" and "The Big Lebowski," these films bring the nostalgia.

Nicoletta Richardson

Mar 3, 2021

5 Ways to Help People in Texas Right Now

From making donations to calling your representatives.

Ella Cerón

Mar 3, 2021

Le Creuset Just Created a Marble Version of Their Dutch Oven, and It. Is. Stunning!

Shopping

The collection includes drop-dead-gorgeous mugs and an elegant French press, too.

Tim Minerd

Mar 3, 2021

Can You Clean Your Vacuum in the Dishwasher? I Tried It to Find Out

Warning: Satisfyingly gross images within.

Ashley Poskin

Mar 2, 2021

I’m Obsessed With Vintage Pyrex, So I Asked Experts How to Collect It

Their tips will help you grow your collection in no time.

Madeline Diamond

Mar 2, 2021

Dash Just Launched the *Cutest* $10 Bunny Waffle Maker Right in Time for Easter

Shopping

Hop on over to Bed Bath & Beyond and snag your own mini bunny waffle maker ASAP!

Vanessa Spilios

Mar 2, 2021

This Is the Designer-Approved Short List of Easy IKEA Hacks

STYLE

Make the most of your BILLY bookcases, KALLAX shelves, and beyond.

Kelsey Mulvey

Mar 1, 2021

The Dos and Don’ts of Dog Grooming at Home, According to Experts

Mira Showers breaks down how to safely pamper your pups.

Jessica Wang

Feb 28, 2021

Yankee Candle is Launching a New Collection With Redesigned Vessels

New scents include Black Tea & Lemon, Wild Orchid, and more.

Jessica Wang

Feb 28, 2021

“Bridgerton” Fans, Rejoice: An Official Podcast From Shondaland is Here

“Bridgerton: The Official Podcast” airs weekly on Thursdays.

Jessica Wang

Feb 27, 2021

This New Rug Brand Will Solve All of Your Small-Space Flooring Problems

And look good doing it!

Danielle Blundell

Feb 27, 2021

I’m Obsessed with This Magical Multipurpose Cleaner That’s Been Around Since 1858

Shopping

Bonus: It'll save you money, space, and plastic waste.

Amy Gordon

Feb 26, 2021

Decorative Stove Knobs Exist to Make Your Kitchen Even More Personalized

You can buy or DIY.

Olivia Harvey

Feb 25, 2021

Amazon’s Groovy ’70s Decor Will Make All Your Boho Dreams Come True

Shopping

Macrame, shag rugs — even a coffee table designed by Peter Brady himself.

Julia O'Donnell

Feb 25, 2021

11 Items That'll Upgrade Your Kitchen for Less Than $5 According to Home Stagers

From utensil canisters to placemats.

Antonia DeBianchi

Feb 25, 2021

The Perpetually Sold-Out Pan That’s a Dutch Oven, Skillet, *and* Stockpot Is Back in Stock (but Not for Long!)

Shopping

Hurry and snag yours while you can!

Sholeen Damarwala

Feb 24, 2021

7 Things That Are Making Your Home Feel So Much Smaller

Is your entryway working for or against you?

Katherine J. Igoe

Feb 24, 2021

6 Bedroom Layout Mistakes You’re Making, According to Home Stagers

It's all about scale.

Lambeth Hochwald

Feb 23, 2021

One Good Thing: The 2020 Gift Guide Edition

Welcome to a very special episode of One Good Thing, in which we share our favorite gifts of the year! We both brought our six top picks and we give you the full run down, including where to get them. We had a lot of fun doing this one and were able to trot out all the cool things that didn’t make it into OGT during the year. There’s everything from a new meat probe to the Infinity Gauntlet to baby Groot. Join us!

Maxwell Ryan

Feb 22, 2021

How RomCom Couples Would Decorate if They Lived in Studio Apartments

UNREAL ESTATE

These apartment are the design-equivalent to a happy ending.

Kelsey Mulvey

Feb 19, 2021

How To Keep Warm When It's Cold and the Power Is Out

Here are some tips for staying warm when both the temperature and the electricity drops off.

Megan Johnson

Feb 16, 2021

This Is the One Piece of Art Your Walls Might Be Missing

Hint: it's a poster!

Danielle Blundell

Feb 16, 2021

Target Is Selling a Decal of Lara Jean’s Bedroom Mural from TATB

NEWS

Target debuted an entire line of merchandise, including a peel-and-stick mural that mimics the one behind Lara Jean’s headboard—birds, vines, and everything.

Olivia Harvey

Feb 16, 2021

A 350-Square-Foot NYC Studio Apartment Feels Larger Thanks to a Good Layout

The apartment came with a loft bed, which allowed Isabelle Eshraghi to create an entire living room and study space within the cramped square footage.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Feb 16, 2021

The Hidden Meaning in Lara Jean's Bedroom Decor In "To All the Boys" Series

NEWS

It's the place where she ultimately transforms from a wide-eyed book reader and writer of love letters to an empowered young woman that is determined to pursue the future that she has always dreamed of.

Max Gao

Feb 15, 2021

8 Interior Designers Share Their Favorite Kitchen Cabinet Colors

Allow these expert-approved shades to inspire your next kitchen renovation.

Jessica Wang

Feb 14, 2021

7 Tools and Tips You Need to REALLY Clean Your Air Fryer

Here are some tips every air fryer owner should know for battling the baked-on food, sticky greasy messes, and lingering odors that might plague your favorite new appliance.

Shifrah Combiths

Feb 14, 2021

This Smart Planter Wants to Cure All Your Plant Parent Woes

The system connects to an app that will advise you on watering and environmental adjustments, how much shade and light your plant will need, what kind of plant you have, and will even keep a daily plant diary to keep track on growth progress.

Olivia Harvey

Feb 13, 2021

Before and After: “Fixer Upper” Filled a Mid-Century Home with Arches and Antique Details

Plus, you have to see the bedroom ceiling covered in floral wallpaper.

Nicoletta Richardson

Feb 12, 2021

This $11 Kitchen Tool Has Improved My Breakfasts and My Morning Routine

Game-changer!

Andie Kanaras

Feb 12, 2021

10 Kitchen Tools a Professional Equipment Tester Uses at Home

From spatulas to braisers, and yes, a Dutch oven.