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Before and After: You Won’t Recognize This Kitchen After Its Completely DIY Upgrade
Sure, Kalila's 1975 kitchen had been updated a bit with a cooktop, dishwasher, and refrigerator. But overall, it was a wood-filled, windowless room desperately in need of a renovation.
Alison Goldman
Sep 18, 2019
Before & After: A Boring Beige Bathroom Is Now a Glam Retreat Thanks to Stunning (Removable!) Wallpaper
Attorney and content creator Blake Gifford jokes on her website that her Chicago rental apartment's bathroom must have been "the room they were renovating when they started to run out of money.
Minette Hand
Sep 17, 2019
These Limited-Edition Tables Are Made from Trees Harvested at the Eames House
Now you can own a piece of the Eames House.
Elizabeth Entenman
Sep 15, 2019
All the Secrets You Need to Know to Keep Your House Tidy, According to Reddit
ABD: Always be decluttering.
Elizabeth Entenman
Sep 15, 2019
Before & After: A ‘Crayola-Colored Nightmare’ Victorian House Gets an Incredible Transformation
From the crayon-colored kitchen, to the garishly green dining room and more, this Victorian house needed a lot of work. Dana and her husband Brian were up to the task, turning it into an elegant and unique home.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 11, 2019
A Store Owner’s Childhood Home Gets a Fresh, Modern Look
BUK & NOLA co-founder decorated her house with a mix of influences ranging from Scandinavian, minimalism, quirky, and boho designs.
Sylvie Li
Sep 11, 2019
Kirsten’s Bluebird of Happiness House
Name: Kirsten Coplans & Pearl Location: Uptown, Denver, Colorado Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: 11 years Kirsten Coplans is not just a collector, nor is her house just a house. Artwork, family memorabilia and rescued taxidermy grace the walls, shelves and floors of her tiny dollhouse of a home, all displayed lovingly and with purpose. Strongly connected to deer, birds and rabbits, Kirsten finds comfort in sharing her home with figurines and artwork of animals.
Ashley Poskin
Sep 11, 2019
The Rug Pattern That Can Work Pretty Much Anywhere (And 10 Rooms That Prove It)
No need to fret or sweat over which kind of rug to get to add a little spice to your ____ room. Go with this bold choice—it's surprisingly classic and these rooms prove it.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 11, 2019
How ‘The Brady Bunch's’ Marcia and Greg Spend Their Perfect Nights In
Don't be surprised when you see some similar responses: they are TV Brady siblings, after all.
Nicoletta Richardson
Sep 10, 2019
A Globetrotting Couple’s Colorful LA Rental
Ali and Evan's Los Angeles home is filled to the brim with eclectic art from all over the world
Marisa Vitale
Sep 10, 2019
The MacMillans’ Converted Greenhouse
Name: Amy and Rob MacMillan and their kids, Tatum and Mo Location: Newport, Rhode Island Size: 3,900 square feet Years lived in: 11 years; owned It’s hard to believe that Amy and Rob MacMillan’s utterly charming home, set back behind a stone wall along Newport’s scenic ten-mile drive, started out as a building with a completely utilitarian purpose.
Jacqueline Marque
Sep 10, 2019
Pirate Toronto’s Audio Escape
Name: Pirate Toronto Location: Toronto, Canada Size: 10,000 square feet Years Occupied: 23 yearsPirate Toronto is one of Canada’s leading audio post-production houses, located in the heart of the city’s Design District.
Justice Darragh
Sep 10, 2019
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Sep 10, 2019
A Designer’s “Antique Modern” NYC Studio
Daniel's small and stylish studio apartment goes from luxurious bedroom to fabulous living room thanks to a functional and beautiful Murphy bed.
Melanie Rieders
Sep 9, 2019
10 Scandinavian Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following If You Love Design
Welcome to Scandi Week—Apartment Therapy’s seven-day focus on all-things Scandinavia (often defined as the countries of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway). Sometimes it seems like the whole world is obsessed with trying to copy this corner of the globe, from its timeless style aesthetic to its now-famous coziness rituals. For the next week, we’ll take a look at all of it—cleaning, pop culture, and of course tons of eye-popping design inspiration.
Tara Bellucci
Sep 9, 2019
30 Home Hacks Everyone Should Know by 30
Psst... you can pick up great design tips at any age.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 8, 2019
This Sloth Home Decor Collection Will Inspire You to Take a Long Nap
Your house needs more sloths.
Elizabeth Entenman
Sep 8, 2019
A Chicago Garden Unit Is Bright and Full of Vintage Finds
"Have you ever looked at an apartment in the pitch black without heat? It's not great."
Esteban Cortez
Sep 6, 2019
We Visited the ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Exhibit in NYC and Boy, the Sets Are as Spectacular as You’d Expect
Here at Apartment Therapy, we’re big fans of Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” show and the mid-century style seen throughout its late 1950’s-inspired design set.
Nicoletta Richardson
Sep 6, 2019
A Studio Becomes a Cool Two-Bedroom in this Clever London Reno
This couple turned a studio's huge rooftop terrace into a second level, creating a two-bedroom home. It's only 620 square feet, but it uses every square inch of space.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 6, 2019
Before & After: A MacBook Remade Just For Mom
It was about two years ago, my partner Emily’s 2006 MacBook laptop began showing the visible signs of being well used…very well used. The white polycarbonate front edges cracked after years of palm pressure and the heat discolored the once pristine white laptop to a yellowish hue most often equated with British dental hygiene.
Gregory Han
Sep 6, 2019
Where to Find Highly Instagrammable, Long-Lasting Monstera Leaves
You'll want ten.
Tess Wilson
Sep 6, 2019
Before & After: This 1800s Farmhouse Got a Modern Reno, But Still Retains Its Rustic Charm
This dated farmhouse was covered in wallpaper when this couple bought it. After a 2-year renovation, it's now a minimal and modern dream home that still retains its original architectural charm.
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Sep 5, 2019
The Student’s Guide to (Mentally and Mindfully) Surviving Winter Break
The first few days of winter break are a welcome vacation from final exams, but beyond that? It's not always all it's cracked up to be—here's how to get through the bad parts.
Brittney Morgan
Sep 5, 2019
A 1960 Home Balances Mid-Century Modern & Vintage Styles
Just across the river from Portland, Rebekah and Larry found a warm and woodsy mid-century modern gem they now call home.
Heather Keeling
Sep 5, 2019
Juan’s Garage Turned Modern Guest House
Name: Juan Vasquez  Location: Highland Neighborhood; Denver, Colorado Size: 400 square feet Years lived in: Owned for 9 years; Remodeled garage 1 year agoNine years ago, Denver resident, Juan Vasquez purchased a 1920s bungalow  in the bustling Highland neighborhood of Denver and set out to make it his own. Shortly after, he took on the project of renovating his old two car garage into a restful haven out back.
Kathryn Bacalis
Sep 5, 2019
Space Saving Toys for Small Homes
“Kids! It’s time to fold the toys!” Every parent should be conscious of what you’re bringing into your home for your kids to play with, but if you live in a small home the size of a toy can be a deal breaker. Mostly, I limit the sheer number of toys we have but another strategy I employ is to look for toys that store easily. Does it fold up to a smaller size? Can I tuck it in the closet or on top of our wardrobe? Suddenly a tricycle in a small apartment seems feasible.
Carrie McBride
Sep 5, 2019
“The Great British Baking Show” Is Back, and Twitter Has Never Been Happier
No soggy bottoms in sight.
Elizabeth Entenman
Aug 31, 2019
A Photographer’s Bright Home in Michigan
Kathy's a photographer and inspired by light. Thankfully, the remodeled house she shares with her husband has tons of windows!
Diana Paulson
Aug 30, 2019
16 Cute Plant Display Ideas to Steal from Super Small Tiny Houses and RVs
These tiny home dwellers managed to add beautiful plant life into their compact abodes in cute and clever ways!
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 30, 2019
From Adele to Zoe: A Year of Stylish Girls’ Names
It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that the parents who put together the creative and inspiring kids’ rooms that we share here all year long also have great taste in names. If you’re searching for the perfect baby name or just have a general love of names – this list, the girls edition, is pretty stellar.
Carrie McBride
Aug 30, 2019
Thomas and Mitchell’s Bougie Boho Style
Name: Mitchell Settoon and Thomas Ecker, Cleopatra (dog), and Damian (cat). Location: Mid-City, New Orleans, Louisiana Size: 1,700 square feet Years lived in: 15 years, owned New Orleans is known for its laissez-faire culture. Anything goes, and every occasion is an excuse for a party. Mitchell Settoon and Thomas Ecker approach life — and homemaking — with the same easy spirit that characterizes the city they call home.
Jacqueline Marque
Aug 30, 2019
The Volcanos’ Cozy Coach House
Name: Rosie and Kara Volcano Location: Wicker Park, Chicago, IL Size: 1,000 square feet (2 bedroom coach house) Years lived in: 1; rented Volcanos are fiery and dynamic, leaving ribbons of blazing light in their wake. Kara and Rosie Volcano certainly fit this bill. Warm, welcoming, and downright radiant, they are an on-the-go-couple who are just as fearless in their home design as their personal pursuits.
Carolyn Purnell
Aug 30, 2019
The Mess Matrix: Where Does Your Cleaning Style Fall?
From Monica Gellar-worthy organizational skills to Charlie Kelly-level messiness, glance at this grid to see where your distinct cleaning style falls.
Caroline Biggs
Aug 29, 2019
A Sweetly Simple, Minimal Poland Apartment Is Inspired by (and Designed Around) Music
In this home, a warm industrial vibe blends with mid-century aesthetics...all done on a very tight budget.
Abe Martinez
Aug 29, 2019
A Stationery Shop Owner’s Contemporary & Playful Home
Sidonie Warren's contemporary home in Bristol is full of graphic art.
Viv Yapp
Aug 29, 2019
An Industrial & Mid-Century Modern Blend in a Mt. Vernon Flat
Clever, retro-industrial style mixes with the picturesque Gothic style of this late 19th century row house that was converted into apartments.
Caitlyn Cartlidge
Aug 29, 2019
Anne-Claire and John’s Internationally Inspired Mix
Name: Anne-Claire, John (not pictured), and daughter, Anna Location: Rockville, Maryland Size: 2,400 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned We were first introduced to Anne-Claire in a house call; when I tracked her down after seeing it, she was delighted to share the full tour. Anne-Claire is from France, her husband, John, from South Africa, and they had their now 3-year-old daughter, Anna, in Dallas, where they lived before moving to the Washington suburbs last year.
Natalie Grasso
Aug 29, 2019
A “Primitive Modern” Austin Home
A simple style fused with modern decor and warm textures defines this Austin home.
Shay Spaniola
Aug 29, 2019
A Couple and Three Dogs Share a 200-Square-Foot “Bitty Berkeley Bungalow”
The couple DIYed the whole thing using mostly recycled or second-hand building materials.
Esteban Cortez
Aug 29, 2019
Andrew’s Colorful, Creative Live/Work Loft in Toronto
Name: Andrew Stelmack Location: Toronto, Canada Size: 725 square feet Years lived in: Owned 5 years Andrew is a professional actor (both on screen and stage), visual artist and writer. However, it is his visual art that now takes up most of his time. To accommodate his creativity, he moved into this live/work space five years ago.
Lauren Kolyn
Aug 29, 2019
Parker’s Cozy & Colorful Nursery
Name: Parker James Location: Olivebridge, New York Room Size: 14′ x 14′ Parker’s nursery combines all of the things that I love — the warmth of wood, clean, bright white walls, and colorful artwork, accents, and accessories. I love that his mom, Dana, was able to fill the space with toys and artwork that are fun and interesting for a small, developing mind, yet the space still feels comfortable for the adults who inhabit it as well.
Lauren Hufnagl
Aug 29, 2019
How Anna Faris Spends Her Perfect Night In at Home
Discover how actress Anna Faris practices self-care and wellness at home. Spoiler: a lot of chicken is involved
Nicoletta Richardson
Aug 28, 2019
Emily & Jonathan’s Urban Homestead
Name: Emily and Jonathan Power, with Ramona (almost 2) and Ottoman, the Wheaten Terrier (there are also four goats, three chickens, and two ducks who live out back). Location: Lower Highland (LoHi) Neighborhood, Denver, Colorado Size: 564 square feet Years lived in: 3 years; rented / owned Almost three and a half years ago, the Power family decided to put down roots in a 1910s charmer located in the (now ever so popular) Lower Highland neighborhood of Denver.
Kathryn Bacalis
Aug 28, 2019
10 Things You Need for a Lush, Green Lawn This Summer
Before you can roll around in the grass or have a picnic in the backyard this summer, you need to prep your lawn. Just like you spring clean your house, now’s the time to get your yard in shape for the season by doing all those necessary tasks like removing debris, replacing grass, or taking out weeds. These ten items will help you give it a fresh start and set the groundwork for a beautiful, lush lawn come June, or you can always bring the great outdoors inside by growing grass indoors.
Dabney Frake
Aug 26, 2019
This Montreal Flat Might Have the Cheeriest Color Palette Ever
Marie Letard is the owner of the Montreal-based decor shop Bouche Bée, and her apartment is a chic space filled with pops of cheery, pastel color.
Marie-Lyne Quirion
Aug 23, 2019
Jessica & Ryan’s Composed, Collected Apartment With a Chill 1970s Feel
Name: Jessica Cook & Ryan Taylor and their cat, Olive Location: North Shore — Ipswich, Massachusetts Size: 700 square feet Years lived in: 6 years; Rented Jessica and Ryan are no strangers to the challenge of fitting a busy life into a small space. The two creatives have managed to live and work out of a 700-square-foot apartment for the last six years.
Emily Billings
Aug 23, 2019
A Small 430-Square-Foot Paris Apartment Is Pretty Pastel Perfection
Decorated by a costume designer and a cinematographer, this Paris apartment is a bold, technicolor dream.
Morgan Schemel
Aug 22, 2019
This $20 Item Is the New Classic IKEA Piece
IKEA's GLADOM tray—at only $20—is a strong contender for the newest classic piece to come from the brand.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 22, 2019
The Kings’ Quirky Castle
Name: Beth & Mr. King Location: Lincoln Square; Chicago, Illinois Size: 1,500 square feet Years lived in: 7 years (3 as a couple); rented When you live in a place where the foyer looks like it could have been transported directly from a castle, there’s a certain degree of solemnity that might be expected of you. Beth and Mr.
Carolyn Purnell
Aug 22, 2019
A 300-Square-Foot Beijing Studio Has a Smart, Space-Saving Sleeping and Storage Solution
Becky makes the most of her transformed tiny space with a lofted bed, a sunny balcony, and minimalist decor.
Jessica Rapp
Aug 21, 2019
A Nature-Loving Artist’s 390-Square-Foot Studio Apartment
It's filled with art, plants and micro shrimp.
Lauren Kolyn
Aug 21, 2019
Before and After: Check Out This Chic Solution for a Living Room with an Asymmetrical Fireplace
How do you design a living room when it has an uneven fireplace sitting oddly in the corner? Kristyn Jackson was baffled.
Alison Goldman
Aug 21, 2019
Beyond the Pale: The Grown Up Way to Do Blue & Pink
Pantone's choice of Serenity and Rose Quartz as co-colors of the year in 2016 did a lot to rescue this pairing from the nursery, but this post is not about sweet, pastel shades.
Nancy Mitchell
Aug 21, 2019
Very Cool Ways to Hack Galvanized Stock Tanks & Troughs
Galvanized stock tanks and troughs are essentially huge tubs which can be turned into or reused as any number of things. Depending on the context, they can read modern, industrial, or farmhouse. Learn all the ways you can hack them and create something spectacular and useful for your home. Bathroom Tubs: Jayme used a large round tank as a bathtub in her in warm and inviting modernist home in Philadelphia.
Dabney Frake
Aug 21, 2019
Monique & Kelly’s Hollywood Regency Home
Name: Monique, Kelly, and Mouse the Cat Location: Nashville, Tennessee Years lived in: 11 years owned Our home is a collection. A collection that may never end. At least I hope it never ends. Each piece has a story, a place where it was found, a day spent together hunting, a customization that we made. We love old furniture. It’s solid, it’s built well, and obviously it’s going to last a very long time. Mixing vintage items with modern touches keeps it all fresh.
Monique Larroux
Aug 21, 2019
Literary Style: 15 Writers’ Bedrooms
It’s true; we find the secret lives of others fascinating. Especially if those others are writers. We get to know them through their work, and we yearn to learn more about them as people… We feel a kinship, with their experiences or with their characters, and we begin to imagine what their lives must be like. We read biographies about them, tour their homes and visit their graves, all in an effort to gain insight into their own particular genius.
Bethany Seawright
Aug 21, 2019
What Is Chalk Paint, Anyway?
Curious to see what all the hype's about?
Katie Holdefehr
Aug 20, 2019
7 Design Elements In U.S. Homes that Surprise First-Time Visitors
Believe it or not, some of the most common features in our homes are downright wacky to others.
Marlen Komar
Aug 20, 2019
A Dramatic Welsh Home Proves You CAN Go Dark and Colorful in a Rental
Pati has found furniture from second-hand stores, online, or second-hand sites to transform this rental from drab to fab. Making a small rented house into a home-one low budget DIY
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Aug 19, 2019
LEGO Just Announced a Disney Train and Station Set, So All Aboard
The minifigs are the cutest!
Kenya Foy
Aug 19, 2019
An Italian Chef’s Maximalist Apartment Is Actually in an Old Castle
Lucas is a chef who teaches private cooking classes out of his home for his business. The apartment was originally part of a castle connected to an old city wall and tower.
Katie Currid
Aug 16, 2019
A Floral Designer’s Cape Town Home Is Colorful, Contemporary, and Incredibly Calm
A calm and collected ambiance with plenty of botanical touches.
Lana Kenney
Aug 16, 2019
Before and After: An Aging Blue Bathroom Gets a Modern Monochrome Revamp
Lucinda Mitra and her husband inherited a bathroom from their UK home's previous owners that was "completely livable, but somewhat tired and dated," she writes.
Alison Goldman
Aug 16, 2019
A Beautiful Berlin Home Is One Exceptionally Serene Space
The home Claudia shares with her boyfriend in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood is full of vintage furniture, serene decor, and a lot of light.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 14, 2019
Nature Views, Eclectic Decor, and a Wicker Motorcycle—This Converted Barn Has Something For Everyone
In the family for over 100 years, this converted barn-turned-cozy-home is best described as a "whimsical treehouse full of love."
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Aug 14, 2019
Before and After: A Kitchen and Dining Room Reno Honors a Home’s History
"Nice bones." That's how Alison Caporimo and her wife described their New Jersey home the first time they walked through it.
Alison Goldman
Aug 13, 2019
A Montreal Home for a Family of Five Is Fantastically Decorated
Bright colors, textiles, and tons of art fill Joanna Anastasia's Montreal family home.
Lauren Kolyn
Aug 12, 2019
A Beautifully Boho Rustic Modern Home in Buenos Aires
In this home, building materials are left visible so they can be touched and age gracefully with use.
Federico Paul
Aug 12, 2019
A Mid-Mod Atomic Ranch in Long Beach
These classic mid-century houses were meant to be homes with a garden in every room.
Diana Paulson
Aug 12, 2019
A Relaxed Richmond Home Influenced by Color & Community
Sean and Ashley chose wall colors based on the room's function: a calm blue in the living room, orange in the dining room and turquoise in the office to spark creativity.
Anna Spaller
Aug 12, 2019
A Boho Luxe Brisbane Home
Chloe's home is one of stories.
Hannah Puechmarin
Aug 12, 2019