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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
The Complete Guide to Using and Caring for Copper Pots
Copper pans are loved for being quick to warm and for their extremely even distribution of heat. They are often specifically called for in candy-making and other heat-sensitive recipes, but copper is useful for almost all your cooking, since the increased control and evenness of temperature makes everything easier. Although copper is one of the most expensive materials for pans, for those who love to cook copper pots and pans are worth the investment.
Emil Evans
Jul 15, 2020
Music For Your Eyes: Beautifully Displayed Record Collections
Audiophiles love their records like bibliophiles love their books, and as anyone who has tried to fit a collection of either into a small space can attest it can take some creative finesse to make it work. In a quest to make space for my own record collection I did a bit of research and came up with these inspiring images of beautifully organized and displayed vinyl collections from our own tours and around the web. 1. A low console is a stylish option and just the right size for a single row.
Kim Lucian
Jul 15, 2020
An Instagrammer is Reviving Khokhloma, a Near-Extinct Folk Art
From Russia with love…gems, beads, pearls, and a complete and total explosion of color. These studded and sparkling plates, and their insanely intricate embellishment work, are the ultimate in bedazzling. These decorative plates are the handicraft of a Russian artist named Daria.
Marni Epstein-Mervis
Jul 15, 2020
20 Ways to Hack, Tweak, Repurpose & Reimagine IKEA’s Trofast
Think you’re clever using IKEA’s Trofast to round up all your kids’ toys, do ya? Well, okay, it is perfect for that, but that’s so Trofast 1.0. You’ve got to expaaaaand your miiiiind. Think outside the biiiiiin. Like these folks, who show that mere toy storage is just the tip of the Trofast iceberg. Check out these 20 ways to use the use the Trofast. Some are true hacks and reimaginings, others minor tweaks and adjustments. Not familiar with Trofast?
Carrie McBride
Jul 15, 2020
Life at Home: Ways To Enjoy a Grown-Up “Snow Day” Anytime
During the first half of my life growing up in New York, snow days meant waking up early, gripping the radio in hope that my school’s name would be called out so I would get to spend the day playing in the snow with my friends.The second half of my life has been on the West Coast where snow and winter became foreign words. Until last year that is when I moved to the Pacific Northwest and entered the world of seasons once more.
Alysha Findley
Jul 15, 2020
5 Ways to Battle the “Not Enough Outlets” Problem
Old apartments have so much character, don’t they? The solid walls, the carefully crafted architectural details, the two power outlets in the whole place… yikes! If you’re loving your pre-war apartment, but hating having no place to plug in your hair dryer, check out if one of these five solutions can help.1. Install New OutletsYeah, this might not work for everybody—especially renters.
Taryn Williford
Jul 15, 2020
The Broke Person’s Guide to Decorating: The Cheapest, Chicest & Most Effective Tricks
Have hardly any money to spend on your home decor? Have NO money to spend on your decor? It might seem impossible to design a home that won’t end up looking like your budget was zero, but it is possible to get creative and design a home that still looks great despite your small (or non-existent) budget. Here are some of our favorite tips. Really work on designing your spaces to optimize each room’s flow and feeling.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 15, 2020
The One Bathroom Storage Spot You’re Probably Overlooking
Taking advantage of this space will only set you back $10!
Dominique Gebru
Jul 15, 2020
How To Really Enjoy a Day Off
A day off is a gift and in today’s hard-working world, a thing to be savored. For some of us, that means a recuperating and revitalizing opportunity — a day without any goals beyond recharging batteries. For others, the idea of an “extra” day to accomplish a home-based goal, whether crafting, cleaning, decorating or renovating is simply too good to let pass by.
Janel Laban
Jul 15, 2020
Fresh Start: Small Closet Updates that Make a Big Difference
It’s easy to close the door to your closet and forget about what’s in there…until the next time you get changed or put on your coat. Here are a few simple ideas for upgrading your closets’ style and organization so that each look and rummage inside is enjoyable.Go uniform. The easiest way to make your closet look more orderly is to use single-color multiples.
Kim R. McCormick
Jul 15, 2020
Before & After: Upcycled, Vintage, Budget Office Makeover
BEFOREDreary home office gettin’ you down? Take a cue from one of the lovely ladies of Fig & Sage who, after realizing the paint color on the walls made the office ‘depressing and lifeless’ in winter, transformed the room into… AFTER… a soothing, lavender-hued oasis with a wood door tabletop (salvaged from her basement), IKEA shelves and desk legs, two West Elm Parsons desks (scored for $15 each at an overstock warehouse), and neat, colorful organization.
Cambria Bold
Jul 15, 2020
8 Ways To Use a Bowl In Your Home
Cambria has recently mentioned her affinity for bowls in the home and I have to wholeheartedly agree. They’re perfect for use all around your space, not just for a bowl of cereal! Here are a few suggestions on how to get more from your bowls:Now admittedly the bowls in the photo above aren’t the greenest of nature but they still convey the point we’re looking to illustrate below. See where else you can put them to use (besides your tool chest) from the tips below!1.
Sarah Rae Smith
Jul 15, 2020
Before & After: Wife Gets Creatively Crafty With Husband’s Charging Corner
Gregory Han
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
5 Things To Do With Extra Sofa Pillows
The small pillows that came with my sofa upon purchase didn’t really accent anything as their name might suggest. I wanted something a little brighter and jazzier. Instead of keeping those pillows shoved in the back corner of the linen closet, try putting them to use with one of these 5 ideas:1. Remove The Covers: By removing the pillow covers, you can switch them out to be any color, pattern or style you want. It seems obvious, but is an easy one to forget.2.
Sarah Rae Smith
Jul 15, 2020
How To Beat the Cold: Tips for Making Windows Warmer for Winter
Keeping warm in the winter time sometimes requires extra work and some ingenuity. Thankfully, our reader community is a generous one; people regularly share helpful tips and secrets in the comments. Today, I’ve gathered just some of their great ideas on how to seal up windows and deal with drafts — so you can live as toasty (and as cheaply) at home as possible this cold season. gudnis: If you have double hung windows, head to the hardwre store and find some FELT weatherstripping.
Dabney Frake
Jul 15, 2020
These 8 New Sofa Trends Will Make a Statement in Your Living Room
Move over, navy blue velvet!
Samantha Leal
Jul 15, 2020
8 of the Best Bike Storage Solutions You Can Buy Now
Because life in the bike lane doesn't have to mean scuffed walls.
Nicole Lund
Jul 14, 2020
This Is What New York City Would Look Like If Cars Were Banned
Architect and urbanist Vishaan Chakrabarti and his firm Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) believe that taking cars off the streets of Manhattan is a necessary step toward that better future.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 14, 2020
Bloomscape Just Launched New Tools That’ll Make Anyone a Great Plant Parent
Maybe all you need are the right tools.
Nicole Lund
Jul 14, 2020
Say Goodbye to Soggy Bath Mats with This Quick Drying Stone
It’s ultra-absorbent, sustainable, and even resists mold.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 13, 2020
This 86-Square-Foot Geometric Cabin Is What Work-From-Home Dreams Are Made Of
Cozy reading nook and all.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Jul 13, 2020
These Are the Best Vintage Shops in Every Single State
Shop small from your sofa!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 13, 2020
7 Timeless Kitchen Upgrades You Won’t Regret in Five Years, According to Pros
If you're upgrading your kitchen, you definitely want to still like it down the line. Here are the 7 picks designers swear by.
Maria C. Hunt
Jul 11, 2020
This TikTok Plant Expert Will Make You Fall In Love With Gardening
Since posting his first TikTok in December 2019, Bridgewater has built a following of over 560,000 users who rely on him for tips on gardening and general life advice.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 10, 2020
Take This Quiz To Find Out What You Need to Change About Your Work-From-Home Setup
Your productivity and health will thank you later.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jul 8, 2020
Before and After: These Dark Stairs Are Transformed with Just a Couple of Stylish Tweaks
This smart upgrade is one that you can easily copy in your own home.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 8, 2020
This $65 Folding Desk Will Upgrade Your WFH Setup for Good
It's a definite step up from a tray table and you can still fold it away at the end of the day.
Tim Minerd
Jul 8, 2020
9 Ways to Repurpose Old Planters and Pots
When your green thumb fails.
Samantha Leal
Jul 7, 2020
90 Black-Owned Businesses in the Home Space To Support
Use your dollars to support Black-owned businesses.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jul 7, 2020
7 Must-Watch Shows on Netflix If You’re Obsessed with Home Design
More time at home means more Netflix binges.
Shelcy Joseph
Jul 6, 2020
Back to Work: Desk Lamp Shopping Guide
Do we really ever grow out of the ‘back to school’ routine? I think for many of us, September will always mark that time. Even if you’re not in school or sending any of your mini-me’s off to learn, it’s still a great time of year to regroup and re-organize your working space.
Melissa DiRenzo
Jul 6, 2020
4 Tips for Using Color in a Bedroom if You’re Not into Color
Bright and bold—but also chill.
Danielle Blundell
Jul 6, 2020
HGTV’s ‘Home Town Takeover’ Will Renovate All of Wetumpka, Alabama
HGTV "wanted to choose a town, which as well as meeting all of the necessary criteria, faced down major adversity and persevered."
Laura Martisiute
Jul 6, 2020
Before and After: A "Daunting" Patio Becomes a Peaceful, Pergola-Shaded Escape
The before was "like a jungle with no place to sit".
Alison Goldman
Jul 5, 2020
How ‘The Baby-Sitters Club’ Marries ’90s Nostalgia with Modern Technology
The show reimagines Ann M. Martin’s beloved book series in the 21st century, where five of the original club members live during a time when cell phones and scrunchies coexist.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jul 3, 2020
This Twitter Account Rates Zoom Backgrounds, and It Hates Your Color-Coordinated Books
Plus, other decorating tips to enhance your Zoom room.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jul 2, 2020
This Smart Sofa Hack is How I Faked a Luxe Sectional
It's so easy!
Danielle Blundell
Jul 1, 2020
A Debt-Free Young Couple’s Cozy 200-Square-Foot Tiny House Is an Inspiration to Everyone
Kothney-Issa and Marek Bush of "Living Tiny With the Bushes" live in a tiny house that gives them the flexibility to meet their financial goals and dreams.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 1, 2020
How to Feng Shui with Houseplants, Based on Your Astrological Sign
Houseplants can help harmonize and balance your space.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jun 30, 2020
How to Remove a Popcorn Ceiling
Bottom line: This DIY project is easy, but messy.
Brigitt Earley
Jun 30, 2020
5 Rental-Friendly Decorating Tricks to Make Your Whole Home Look Bigger
Tried-and-true ways to live larger in a small space.
Lauren Jones
Jun 30, 2020
10 Home Upgrades Your Neighbors Will Hate
Want to stay friendly with your neighbors? Think twice before taking on any of these upgrades.
Erin Johnson
Jun 29, 2020
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Transitional Design
When modern style meets traditional, you get transitional.
Anna Kocharian
Jun 28, 2020
The 6 Best Bathroom Decorating Tips, According to AT Readers
We see—and hear—you!
Kelsie Schrader
Jun 26, 2020
7 Up-and-Coming Houseplants You're About to See All Over Instagram
The buzz is real with these.
Molly Williams
Jun 26, 2020
Yes, They’re Real: 6 Stunning House Plants That Are Actually Pink
These plants are very colorful, and very cool.
Dabney Frake
Jun 25, 2020
IKEA’s “Home of Tomorrow” Is Packed Full of Plants and Sustainable Solutions
It's an example of how city dwellers, both present and future, can bring green solutions into the home in order to leave the world better than how they found it.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 24, 2020
DIY Project Test Lab Results: We Painted a Leather Sofa and Here’s What Happened
This sofa used to be black, but I painted it brown. You can see how it looks, but I know what you’re thinking. Did it rub off on your pants? How does it feel? Is it stiff? Is it gummy? Can you scratch it with your fingernail? Does it peel? Does it stink? Does it poke you in the butt? Is it a tragic mess that will end up in a dumpster? Let me break it down for you. First, the paint I used was Angelus Brand Leather Paint in tan.
Katie Steuernagle
Jun 24, 2020
DIY Project Idea: How To Make a Lamp Out of Anything
The key to making a table lamp is finding the correct socket set-up and mount. Some readymade kits already exist but, otherwise, you have to figure out what works best for your chosen vessel-turned-lamp base. I myself had a random wooden vase/candleholder that perfectly accommodated a basic globe shade from the hardware store. It was screaming to become a lamp, and I was more than happy to oblige.
Dabney Frake
Jun 24, 2020
A 235-Square-Foot NYC Studio Feels Much Larger Thanks to Smart Space Planning
There may only be just one "room," but Katie has done an amazing job creating very distinct zones in her studio apartment.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 23, 2020
Before And After: This Couple’s Thailand Apartment Drastically Went From Dark and Dreary to Light and Airy
The owners hope that the before and after photos bring a little joy and inspiration to others.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jun 23, 2020
Before and After: A Cheery, Organized Workspace for Less Than $50
That price point is hard to beat!
Melissa Epifano
Jun 23, 2020
The 3 Things Pet Owners Should Do Before Selling Their Homes
According to an expert.
Grace Cassidy
Jun 23, 2020
This Stylish $40 Foldable Camping Table is My Best Amazon Purchase of All Time
And it weighs less than a big umbrella!
Alyse Whitney 수지
Jun 23, 2020
9 of the Best Looking Modern Chaise Lounges
Perfect for lounging, reading, and napping.
Sarah Lyon
Jun 21, 2020
Keep Your Sun-Loving Indoor Plants Happy With This Clever Window Shelf
Level-up your windowsill garden.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Jun 20, 2020
5 Shows to Stream Now That You’ve Finished “The Great British Baking Show”
If you're looking for your next “nice” show, we've got you covered.
Maggie Fremont
Jun 18, 2020
If You Only Make One Upgrade to Your Bedroom for Summer, It Should be This
Get your bed summer-ready!
Laura Fenton
Jun 18, 2020
This Smart, Stylish Storage Tool is What Your Kitchen Pantry is Missing
Borrow this idea from the laundry room, and your back will thank you.
Tina Chadha
Jun 18, 2020
The Surprising Essential Product Your Home Might Be Missing
While it's not as attractive or as sexy a subject as art and design, dehumidifiers can be just as important for your home and your art.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 18, 2020
19 Funny Movies on Hulu to Get Your Mind Off Things
Because we could all use a laugh.
Gina Vaynshteyn
Jun 18, 2020
The Best Kitchen Trash Cans
They hide your garbage, but that doesn't mean they have to be as unsightly as what's in them.
Nicole Lund
Jun 18, 2020
This New CDC Study Finds that One-Third of U.S. Households Are Cleaning Wrong
New evidence from the CDC found many people are cleaning incorrectly—and engaging in unsafe cleaning behaviors.
Ashley Abramson
Jun 17, 2020
11 Places to Find Storage Baskets That are So Pretty You’ll Forget You Have Any Clutter
No space is small enough for a basket or two.
Kelsie Schrader
Jun 17, 2020
10 Easy DIY Planters That Only *Look* Expensive
If you’re a seasoned plant parent, you already know that finding planters to house your new fronds that also match your decor can be the most expensive aspect of the journey.
Cat Meschia
Jun 17, 2020
7 TV Shows to Stream if You’re Caught Up on ‘Insecure’
The fourth season of HBO’s “Insecure” has officially wrapped, and Sundays just won’t be the same without it. The past few months have been incredibly difficult due to the coronavirus pandemic and the senseless killings of Black Americans at the hands of police, but Issa Rae’s comedy series has been offering tiny doses of sweetness, 30 minutes at a time. Season 4 of “Insecure” was arguably the best so far.
Stephanie Barnes
Jun 17, 2020
The 10 Best Living Room Design Hacks We’ve Heard Recently
Even just one of these ideas will make a big difference!
Jamie Weissman
Jun 17, 2020
Black Authors, Bookstore Owners, and Literary Leaders Recommend Their Favorite Books
Here is a shelf’s worth of important books by Black authors, read and recommended by these book lovers.
Samantha Zabell
Jun 16, 2020
Before and After: A $250 DIY Closet Redo Looks Like a High-End Custom Design
The after is more functional and more beautiful, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 16, 2020
This Solar-Powered Tiny House Is a Charming Beach Hut on Wheels
If you can’t go to the beach, let the RV—I mean, er beach—come to you.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jun 16, 2020