Before and After: An Outdated Home Got a Contemporary Remodel
Old cabinets and wall-to-wall carpet in much of the rooms, the interiors were pretty outdated before the renovation.
Oct 24, 2019
Alex’s Stylish Small Home in a Converted Garage
Name: Alex Kennedy Location: Carlton North; Melbourne, Australia Size: 380 square feet Years lived in: Owned for one year Alex’s modern, bright, open plan studio is proof that you can achieve harmonious, functional design in even the smallest spaces. Situated at the back of her Mom’s house, Alex lives in a converted double garage, which takes up no more than 380 feet!
Oct 24, 2019
Santiago’s Modern Nursery That Doubles as a Home Office
Name: Santiago (newborn) Location: Miami, Florida Making room for baby was a bit of a challenge in our 1,000 sq. ft apartment. We not only wanted to welcome our new baby with a cozy nursery, but we also had to incorporate a fully functional working home office for my husband, Carlos Pacheco, CEO of CapturePod. We wanted to create a space with a clean modern vibe with a little edge that Santiago could grow into.
Oct 24, 2019
Jared Johnson of Holiday Custom Motorcycles
Name: Jared Johnson Location: Eliot; Portland, Oregon Size: 1,800 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Rented Carefully crafted and thoughtfully designed, Holiday Customs’ distinct aesthetic is the perfect marriage of sleek modern shapes and raw vintage character — all packaged into a ridable work of art. Jared Johnson is the one-man band behind Holiday Custom Motorcycles. After outgrowing his small garage, Jared found a 1800 square foot warehouse in Northeast Portland.
Oct 24, 2019
Before and After: A Designer-Approved Paint Trick Transforms This Living Room
It's like night and day... or day and night.
Oct 23, 2019
Before and After: A Frumpy Living Room Goes Industrial-Cool
Brick veneer plus DIY art makes for one fresh hangout space.
Oct 22, 2019
8 Genius Kitchen Storage Solutions Amazon Shoppers Love—and They’re Under $20
Seriously, these are genius!
Oct 22, 2019
You Only Need Two Supplies for This No-Carve Hobnail Pumpkin
This retro look is so chic—and super easy to make yourself.
Oct 22, 2019
How to Create This Year’s Trendiest Pumpkin (No Knife Required)
Happy Terrazzo-ween!
Oct 22, 2019
Terri & Adam’s Creatively Color-Coordinated Home
Name: Terri Falvey (Advertising copywriter, freelance graphic designer, daydream comedy writer) and Adam Penly (Software engineer, musician, amateur photographer) Location: Albany Park; Chicago, Illinois Size: 1,200+ square feet (townhouse w/ partially finished basement) Years lived in: 1.5 yearsYou know how some couples are simply fun to be around and some homes are simply happy homes?
Oct 21, 2019
How To Green Clean Grease From Kitchen Surfaces
Grease is often difficult to remove, especially if you aren't able to clean it right away.
Oct 18, 2019
The Best Halloween Costume for You, According to Your Zodiac Sign
Why not get even more creative and find a costume that aligns with the traits of your zodiac sign?
Oct 18, 2019
This Tiny 370-Square-Foot Home Is Packed With Brilliant Organizing Ideas
Laurie was diagnosed with ADHD over three years ago and knew a key component to managing her mental health would be the way her home looks, feels, and functions.
Oct 17, 2019
See Why This Kansas City House is Called “The Boozy Bungalow”
Emily's style is eclectic collector with carnival chic/plant lady vibes.
Oct 17, 2019
You Should Never Ever Put These 9 Kitchen Tools in the Dishwasher
We asked the experts to help us figure out which kitchen tools should always stay clear of the dishwasher.
Oct 17, 2019
Here’s How To Adopt a Retired Police Dog
Working dogs—just like working humans—retire eventually, so where do K9s go when they’re done with their life’s work? Hopefully right into your home.
Oct 17, 2019
Why You Should Keep a $2 Turkey Baster in Your Plant Care Kit
Although a turkey baster is usually used to help maintain moisture when cooking, it’s also a really useful tool to save your plant from harm over time.
Oct 16, 2019
A Modern, Vintage Houston “Tree House”
Name: Judy and Don, plus two little ones (and a dog) Location: Braeswood; Houston, Texas Size: 3,400 square feet Years lived in: 2 years Judy and Don’s architect, Gary Tran, made an unconventional design choice that transformed their entire home. Most Houston homes have the kitchen and living room on the first floor and the bedrooms on the second floor, but in this house everything is inverted; the public spaces occupy the top floor, with a view over the treetops beyond.
Oct 16, 2019
Get the Look: A Worldly Victorian Flat
Frances’ San Francisco Victorian apartment is filled with treasures, inspiration and art from her travels in Russia, Hungary, Poland, France and England—but you can shop the style without leaving your home. charset="utf-8" src="https://d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net/js/curalate-widget-client-all.prod.min.
Oct 16, 2019
A UK Victorian Full of Art & Vintage Style
This UK house is dripping with charm. Elegant proportions and architectural details of the late 1800s mix with lofty ceilings, original fireplaces and picture rails.
Oct 16, 2019
The Very Best Pot for Your Green Plant Babies Is Also The Cheapest
This is a no brainer.
Oct 16, 2019
The McDonalds’ Serene, Minimalist Home
Name: Katie, Scott, Sage, and Pause McDonald Location: Saunderstown, Rhode Island Size: 3,200 square feet Years lived in: 4 years, although Katie’s parents lived there for over 20 years before she and Scott purchased the property. When the McDonalds purchased the home of Katie’s parents four years ago, they were inspired by the spectacular view.
Oct 16, 2019
Where to Sell and Donate Everything After You’re Done Decluttering
September Sweep
It's a cruel, cruel reality: Even after you've sorted through your stuff and made tough cuts, decluttering isn't over until you get those boxes and trash bags out of the house.
Oct 15, 2019
How Miranda Priestly, Carrie Bradshaw, and More Would Decorate Their Homes
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We’re dreaming up how four classic characters — Miranda Priestly, Carrie Bradshaw, Edna Mode, and Mugatu — would design their spaces today.
Oct 15, 2019
You Can Stay In the Addams Family House For a Mysterious and Spooky Evening
You can live just like the original fam: creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky, all together ooky (snap snap).
Oct 14, 2019
A Blogger’s 1960s House is an Architectural Dream Home
Editor and lifestyle blogger Carrie Waller hit the home jackpot when she stumbled upon this small town gem.
Oct 11, 2019
Experts Say to Never Use These Words When Selling Your Home
Much of real estate jargon is effectively meaningless and harmless, but experts say that a handful of other terms can actually convey negative things about your home.
Oct 11, 2019
This Hidden Section of Amazon is Like the Dollar Store
It's our new favorite place to shop budget.
Oct 9, 2019
A Palm Springs and Tiki-Inspired Portland Home
There's a tiki bar in the basement!
Oct 9, 2019
A Modern Makeover of a Martha’s Vineyard Cottage
Nick and Sarah had one toddler and baby number two on the way when they purchased their 1920s island cottage — and had ambitious ideas for what they could do with the space.
Oct 9, 2019
The $5 Cleaning Solution That Saved Me Hundreds on My Rent Deposit
It works like magic!
Oct 8, 2019
Before and After: A Cheery Refresh for This Once-Bland Kitchen
What to do when your kitchen's perfectly fine but also just fine? Roll out the wallpaper and grab some paintbrushes, of course.
Oct 8, 2019
The Founder of Cabin Porn Shares His Favorite Submissions from the Past 10 Years
Zach Klein is the co-founder of video platform Vimeo, but if you’re reading this here website, he might be more famous for his other project: Cabin Porn. What started in 2009 as a Tumblr quickly morphed into a pre-Instagram vision board for those who dreamt of getting away from it all and experiencing nature firsthand, preferably from a charming little cabin.
Oct 8, 2019
‘Mixed-ish’ Brings Back the ‘80s, with Clashing Prints and Lots of Wicker
After fleeing the commune, Bow and her family find a new home in her grandfather’s rental house, which production designer Greg Grande conceptualized for the small screen.
Oct 8, 2019
Best of Before and After: These Redos Show the Power of Dark Paint
If you're going to do a makeover, you might as well make it big, bold, and super dark.
Oct 8, 2019
The Sill Just Launched a Line of Faux Plants, And They Look Real
Get excited to never kill another plant again.
Oct 7, 2019
8 Prefab Tiny Houses You Can Order Right Off Amazon, Starting at $5K
These start at just $5K.
Oct 7, 2019
Make Your Closet Feel Way Bigger with These 5 Budget DIYs
Sometimes it's not about how much space you have, it's about how you use it. Max out your storage with one of these low-cost tricks—one of them is totally free!
Oct 5, 2019
Why You Should Cut a Corner Off Your Sponge
A little hack that lets you quite literally squeeze your sponge for all it's worth.
Oct 5, 2019
Stars Hollow Fans, Check Out These 6 Living Rooms Inspired by ‘Gilmore Girls’ Characters
Saturday, October 5 marks 19 (!!) years since we were introduced to the chattiest mother-daughter duo to ever cross our screens.
Oct 5, 2019
6 Budget-Friendly Sources for Creating Your Own Gallery Wall
Creating a gallery wall is possible even if you're on a major budget—it's all about showcasing your personality, memories, and creativity all at once.
Oct 4, 2019
Here’s the Most Beautiful Way to Grow Your Own Avocado Plant
For anyone who failed miserably at the grade-school experiment of growing a potato plant in a jar, there’s now a fancy alternative that will help you redeem yourself.
Oct 3, 2019
31 Risks Everyone Needs to Try This Month
Taking risks exposes you to dozens of positive outcomes you never would have experienced before, but it also boosts your confidence, and helps you let go of the fear of failing.
Oct 2, 2019
Everything is 40% Off at Society6—What To Get Based on Your Personality
Life can be a lot. Thankfully, there's art for moments like that!
Oct 1, 2019
This Indoor Gardening System Stacks to Take Up Less Space
With the fall season officially here, some would-be gardeners who missed their chance to flex the ol’ green thumb may be experiencing regrets. Fortunately, there’s no need to wait until next spring to try again. There are a ton of alternate gardening options, and this personalized home garden known as the Verdeat is a pretty cool one.According to its Kickstarter page, Verdeat is a “modular fully automatic gardening system” crafted from environmentally friendly materials.
Sep 30, 2019
Here’s What Keke Palmer Eats, Drinks and Cleans—Yes, Cleans—on Her Nights In (and She’s Not Sorry for Any of It)
When we asked Keke Palmer to paint the perfect night in, she knew exactly what she would be doing—hanging with Aaliyah and Whitney Houston, among many other things.
Sep 29, 2019
Here Are the Winners of Apartment Therapy’s First-Ever TV Superlatives
We reached out to designers, writers, and influencers to let us know what they’re watching and to award some TV Superlatives to the best and most memorable spaces they’ve seen on current television shows.
Sep 27, 2019
Before and After: This Upgraded Kitchen Looks About 100 Times Brighter
Myra McKeon's kitchen was, well, totally fine. "The before was functional and by all means great," she writes. "The style of the kitchen would be liked by most, but it just wasn't my particular style."
Sep 27, 2019
Before & After: A Narrow, Dated Kitchen Is Now a Sleek, Modern Space Thanks to IKEA Cabinets
One of the most dramatic renovations to the condo is the new modern kitchen; most everything was updated save for the original lighting in the narrow room.
Sep 26, 2019
An Artsy Compact Chicago Mini Loft
Even at just 400 square feet, Jaime's managed to create a chic space that takes advantage of the natural light that it's blessed with, compounded by warm and inviting pieces.
Sep 26, 2019
Better Sleep Is Just $12 Away with These Amazon-Approved Blackout Panels
Hello, sweet dreams!
Sep 25, 2019
This 2020 Color of the Year Is Making Us Blush
While millennial pink mania has died down in some respects, we're all a bit more open to exploring our softer sides.
Sep 25, 2019
Before and After: A Standard School Bus Gets a Stylish New Life as a Tiny Home on Wheels
When Brooke Cook came across a school bus converted into a tiny home on Instagram, she was smitten. Almost immediately, she and her husband started searching for a potential bus they could turn into a tiny house of their own.
Sep 25, 2019
You’re Just 20 Minutes Away from a Less-Cluttered Fridge
September Sweep
You could play Bohemian Rhapsody, do the damn chore, and still probably be done in time for headbanging.
Sep 25, 2019
Danielle and Austin’s Kitchen & Garage Remodel: Real-Life Lessons from a Real-Life Renovation
Name: Austin & Danielle (of Forage + Fodder)Type of Project: Kitchen & Garage RemodelLocation: Austin, TexasType of building: One story, Single-Family House, 1250 square feet We’ve been following along with Danielle and Austin’s kitchen and garage renovation every step of the way, from its ‘Texas suburbia’ style beginning to the beautiful new kitchen and master suite they have now.
Sep 24, 2019
This Australian Kitchen Is No Longer A 1920s Meets 1980s Eyesore
Name: Lorna Ziller Type of Project: Open plan kitchen, dining, and sitting room remodel Location: Moonah, Hobart, Tasmania Type of building: Brick cottage After planning, dreaming, destroying and shopping, Lorna’s new kitchen and living space is here! Take the full tour now. Afterwards, she crunches the numbers and offers some hard earned DIY wisdom — as well as shares her favorite things about her sleek new space.
Sep 24, 2019
See Rachel & Friends Make Some Very Cool Things For Her Backyard
Name: Rachel Andersen Type of Project: Backyard Patio Renovation Location: Tulsa, OK Type of building: Single-Family Ranch The Renovation Diaries are a collaboration with our community in which we feature your step-by-step renovation progress and provide monetary support towards getting it done in style.Rachel has tons of friends and family who happily joined her on weekends to knock this project out!
Sep 24, 2019
Watch This Outdated Kitchen Get Remodeled From Start To Finish
Name: Graeme & Rebekah Molloy Type of Project: Kitchen Remodel Location: Chautauqua Park, Des Moines, Iowa Type of building: 1920 Tudor Graeme and Rebekah’s kitchen was seriously outdated, and had a crazy layout to boot. Join them on their renovation journey to a new dishwasher, complete with old-house problems, scheduling snafus and charming Pinterest finds. We’re sharing all their photos, budget, lessons learned, and the final reveal!
Sep 24, 2019
“Dump Zones” Are My Secret Key to a Clutter-Free Home
The dump zone might look a little different depending on what room it’s in, but it will serve the same purpose.
Sep 24, 2019
How To Fix a Slow Draining Sink
Our sink has been draining very slowly for months; but, complete laziness has kept us from doing anything about it. Last night when we were brushing our teeth, we realized that we’d let it all go too far.
Sep 23, 2019
The Real Victim of Password Sharing Isn’t Netflix—It’s You
We asked a cybersecurity expert—and people like you—to outline the practical rules and legalities of password-sharing in the age of streaming ubiquity.
Sep 23, 2019
Magnolia Now Sells Jo’s Favorite Houseplants Online—and They Ship for Free
$26.99 for a fiddle leaf fig, anyone?
Sep 21, 2019
10 Floor Seating Options for When You Just Don’t Have Room for One More Chair
Finally, there's room for everyone!
Sep 20, 2019
The Big List of Small Space Organizing Ideas & Inspirations
Living in a small space comes with its ups and downs. One thing is for sure: learning to do it right and keep it organized is an art. But once you figure out a system that works for you, it’s like a well oiled machine. If you try to bring your big past life and seamlessly fit it into your smaller lifestyle, you may find yourself in a constant state of disarray and frustration.
Sep 20, 2019
20 Things in Your Bedroom You Can Declutter in 20 Minutes
It can be all too easy to fall into the trap of using your bedroom like a giant junk drawer.
Sep 20, 2019
Tracey & Rob’s Beach Oasis
Name: Actor & voice over instructor Tracey Hoyt, and medical instrument supplier Rob Marshall Location: The Beach, Toronto, Canada Size: 1,300 square feet. Years lived in: 9 & 6, owned. Perched above a bustling Toronto beach community, Tracey & Rob’s lakeside home is not your average condo. Nine years ago, inspired by the work of Hugh Jacobsen and Howard Backen, Rob transformed a typical condominium box into an airy coastal oasis.
Sep 20, 2019
Before and After: A Bland Bathroom Goes Bold, Thanks to a Beautiful Black and White Remodel
It took about three weeks and cost around $6,400 to complete this bold black and white bathroom renovation.
Sep 18, 2019
Before and After: An Interior Design Student Upgraded Her Family’s Kitchen from Builder Grade to Beautiful
Suchada Eickemeyer and her husband bought their house in 2016, just as she was beginning interior design school. She knew that she would be able to put her newly-acquired skills to good use in the home's kitchen.
Sep 18, 2019
Before and After: We Dare You to Guess How Inexpensive This UK Kitchen Reno Was
"I wanted a kitchen with an open aspect that I could love, enjoy, and utilize," writes Vicky Flynn of Liverpool. Instead, she had a "dark, gloomy, decrepit space" with a leaky tap and "some interesting shades of brown."
Sep 18, 2019