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Between the elaborate feasts, the shopping sprees, and the endless parties, the holiday season can be exhilarating exhausting. That’s why we’re treating ourselves—and the folks on our gift list—to better and more beautiful sleep. They don’t call Lincove “the pillow people” for nothing: The heart of this luxe home brand is a comfy, cloud-like, precisely engineered pillow that just might be our fave for life.

“Where is one place that your cat can sit, but you can’t?” If you believe the answer to an old Highlights magazine joke, it’s your lap. If you own a cat, though, you know that there are dozens of places that your cat can and will sit, everywhere from shelving units and windowsills to the edge of an open drawer and the top of the refrigerator.

We know what you’re thinking right now: This is it, this is the year that you get a head start on the holidays. You’re gonna be finished with your shopping by lunchtime today, you’ll roll into every party with a made-from-scratch dessert, and you’ll even find a way to relax between now and the end of December. But this season never works like that, does it?

Getting your first apartment after college is a big step, and it can be both exciting and terrifying. On the bright side, you don’t have to suffer through a stranger’s Cardi B impression in the communal shower every morning. On the other side, having your own place means that you’re really on your own, you know? You’re adulting now, which means there are power and water bills to pay—and no cafeteria staff to wash your dishes.

Whether you spend the day chasing emails or toddlers (or both), we’re guessing that your 9–5 can get hectic. A calm morning can make all the difference for the rest of your day, and even though we can hear you laughing right now, “calm morning” doesn’t have to be an oxymoron. The trick? A 5–9 routine.

Lots of double-tapping going on here.

The whole idea of Black Friday is so ingrained in us now that it almost feels like a tradition. If lining up for doorbusters is your thing, by all means, do it. But our idea of a better tradition for the day after Thanksgiving is to spend the day at home with our families, putting up our holiday decor. This year, Lowe’s is breaking with tradition this year by offering Black Friday deals throughout the entire month of November, which includes their holiday decorations.

It’s fall. That means apple picking, pumpkins, cider, and falling leaves! It probably also means you’re about to be spending a lot of time inside. Now, more than ever, it’s important to set up a cozy space that you love coming home to. This stylish living room takes cues from the season itself and uses key pieces from Raymour & Flanigan to create a space that’s super inviting. Let’s look at the five tips that make it work and how we can use them all year round.

Instagram is great for design inspo, but sometimes we forget that all those digital ideas come from the real world. (Remember the real world? It’s so tactile!) It’s time to stop scrolling and start snapping: Which is exactly what Heather Thibodeau—the DIY-ing, color-loving lady behind The Heathered Nest—is doing for her next projects, all inspired by New England.

Remember when shopping was fun? Remember when a trip to the mall was something you’d get excited about, connect with friends over, plan a whole day around? You just might want to revisit that as an adult at Industry City, a new design destination in Brooklyn where you can score a deal on a Saarinen tulip table, grab a vegan banh mi and a beer, and play miniature golf—all in the same place. Really. On a recent afternoon, I headed over to Industry City to see what it had to offer.

Did you know that Apartment Therapy’s founder is also a furniture designer? Last year, as part of his continued collaboration with Interior Define, Maxwell created Ms. Chesterfield, a modern take on the classic Chesterfield sofa. It kept the Chesterfield’s iconic form but replaced some of its stodgy (and uncomfortable!) trappings with more streamlined details. It was a hit. And now the Chesterfield family has grown to include the Ms.

Things no one has ever said about their closet: “Look how clean it is!” “It’s just like shopping in a boutique!” “I’m so organized.” Until now. Leave it to The Laundress, who somehow made laundry day an Instagram opportunity, to unveil a new home storage and organization collection that’s both a small-space lifesaver and the stuff of chic dreams.

When it comes to beautiful, one-of-a-kind modern design, the only way you can do better than Blu Dot is Blu Dot on sale. For a few ephemeral weeks each year, they offer all of their punchy, modern designs at 20 percent off. But just like any hope of pre-planning your Halloween costume, it’s all over by October 28th. So to save you a little time, I sifted through the sale for the best finds—take a look. Blu Dot excels at every kind of sofa, but especially sleepers.

There are times when a bedroom refresh needs the whole package: paint, furniture, rugs, everything. But there are other times when a bedroom refresh just needs a little lift in its design. For those cases, a new set of linens that fits into your existing personal style but also adds some new decorating opportunities can go a long way. And that’s why I’m particularly enamored with Brooklinen.

We all have that one friend: the one whose home, whether on Instagram or in person, always looks FLAWLESS. You’ve admired that friend. You’ve envied that friend. But we know the secret to being that friend: accessories. They’re the little pieces that warm up the room with personality, making it feel lived in and complete.

The first sign you’re back in the fall grind is that weekends become a much more precious commodity than you remember them being. Despite the returned chaos, there are a few little tasks you can do during the week that will keep the weekend chore list shorter. Each takes less than five minutes; none requires any special tools. We all want to be the person who wipes off soup splatters right after they happen, but who among us is?

Timothy and Brittany have just moved into a new house with their three-year-old daughter, Melani, and one-year-old son, Cameron. And somehow they’re still smiling at each other. In addition to being full-on #relationshipgoals for the rest of us, they have some brand new #parentinggoals to go with their new living space.

You do NOT schlep in this age of on-demand everything!

Thinking about shifting gears to a career in interior design? Here's the first thing you should do.

Whether you’re moving in with your boyfriend, girlfriend, or best friend, chances are your personal styles aren’t a perfect match…yet. But there’s good news! Mixing and matching styles is actually pretty easy if you follow a few cardinal rules. We went on a shopping and styling spree with Overstock.com to show how two distinct living room styles can become one. Turns out, Overstock.

When it comes to controlling clutter, your entryway is the most important part of your house. When you walk in the door, you’re probably carrying all kinds of stuff: purse, keys, mail, etc. Finding a place for it all to go—a place that’s not the floor of your living room—is essential for maintaining a beautiful, peaceful home. One of our favorite solutions for corralling entryway clutter? The console table. Meet your new organizing BFF.

Most of us have two lighting settings: off and on. But how we use our homes isn’t so black-and-white — one person’s meditative bedroom yoga practice might be just as beneficial as another’s high-intensity living room workout, but they definitely don’t look the same. The fanciest homes have lighting designers to address all these nuances, but you can give your home the same benefits using the lights you already have.

Your reading list of books with “What to Expect” in their titles made it sound so easy. Your favorite mommyblogger — and you never expected to have a favorite mommyblogger — has somehow figured everything out. Your friends have reassured you that you’re doing fine, but it didn’t feel fine when you were wiping pureed sweet potatoes off your toddler’s face, off the walls and…wait, it’s on the dog too? “You have no idea.

charset="utf-8" src="https://d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net/js/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js" type="text/javascript"> Just because you have pets or kids, or are, frankly, a total klutz, doesn’t mean you can’t have nice things. The first secret of styling high-traffic areas is durable, easy-to-clean items. The second is that those items can be just as chic as their more delicate counterparts. We refreshed a living room using items completely sourced from Overstock.

Planning a wedding is a big undertaking—building your wedding website shouldn’t be. While you’re choosing color schemes and floral arrangements, let someone else handle the details of, well, telling your guests the details. Enter Zola. They make it easy, with one place to plan everything wedding-related — including your wedding website. Start by choosing a (free!

No, it's not a lace-trimmed fan.

The mattress-in-a-box maestro Tuft & Needle is celebrating its sixth anniversary by giving away one mattress for every day in August. The contest is open through September 1. Then, on September 4, they’ll randomly choose 31 entrants and send them a free mattress—in any size! (Get the full terms and conditions download on their giveaway page.

Here's how she keeps it all breezy.

By August, the sparkle of our spring cleaning efforts can start to fade like even the best spray tan. But the summer is often too hot—and too busy—to tackle a deep clean. Welcome to late-summer cleaning: By looking around your place and identifying a few low-key chores, you can prolong that summer shine without breaking a sweat. Aniko Levai, the blogger behind Place of My Taste, invited us into her home to share some little tasks that won’t ruin the season’s lazy vibes.

Jenni of I Spy DIY is all about rolling up her sleeves and turning that DIY home into a permanent address—and she’s got a whole house to prove it. When she got a tip on a Milwaukee fixer-upper (emphasis on the “fixer”), Jenni had never bought a house before. And this one had a complicated story: Now owned by the city, its buyer would need to pass a proposal process and demonstrate a commitment to the neighborhood.

When Jenni of I Spy DIY first spied her $24,000, 3-bedroom, 2-bath abode, it was a fixer-upper with a lot of, um, potential.

In fact, it's a really good one for taking risks.

Almost every homeowner has a renovation project in mind, but the big question is: When should I do it? Sometimes, it makes sense to save up and put it off. But in certain cases, it would behoove you to do it sooner. These are the medium and big-ticket projects that, yes, will add value when it’s time to resell, but are also improvements you want to enjoy for yourself.

In today’s economy, it’s downright normal to have a home mortgage, some student loans, and even a bit of credit card debt. But what should you be doing to protect yourself and make the most of your money? Sure a small amount of debt is normally fine, but sometimes if you don’t take control of it, it could have control over you. Here’s a well-kept secret: Once you start borrowing money, it can be challenging to dig yourself out of the hole.

There’s no shortage of advice out there for getting a restful night’s sleep, from setting the thermostat just so to banishing screens from the bedroom. But we often overlook a huge factor, not just in a good night’s sleep but in a healthful day too: lighting. The right light does wonders for wellness (just ask your plants), but we’re often bombarded with harsh rays, from the glare of our devices to the unflattering fluorescents at the office.

If you can draw a line, you can handle this pattern.

Our outdoor M.O. takes its cues from the Parisian sidewalk bistros of our dreams: sit, relax, repeat. Whether you’re working with a spacious yard or a tiny balcony, your outdoor space should be as stylish as the indoor space you’ve worked so hard on. That means investing in furniture that you actually want to sit on (read: not those scratchy plastic chaises at the home-improvement store).

Often it just takes one item to make a space really sing, and seating is one of our favorite ways to accomplish this. The right chair offers so many design solutions: Color and functionality, plus a healthy dose of whatever your personal style is, whether it’s mid-century or boho or something else. Need a little inspo? Take a cue from these Instagram influencers who took statement seating from the modern design pros at Industry West and personalized it for their own homes.

If there’s one thing the many diverse homes of our House Tours have in common, it’s that they all have interesting, unique art and accessories. It’s what gives these homes a style you can’t find anywhere else. It’s what makes them not just beautiful, but personal to the people who live in them. It’s what makes them theirs.

There’s a misguided perception that neutrals are boring. But with a whole spectrum of “new” neutrals—light blues, greens, and pinks touched by gray and tan—people are finding exciting new alternatives to whites, beiges, and other conventional neutral colors. So which new neutral is right for your space? Tell us a little bit about your home and we’ll find a gorgeous color palette perfect for you.

There’s a misguided perception that neutrals are boring. But with a whole spectrum of “new” neutrals—light blues, greens, and pinks touched by gray and tan—people are finding exciting new alternatives to whites, beiges, and other conventional neutral colors. So which new neutral is right for your space? Tell us a little bit about your home and we’ll find a gorgeous color palette perfect for you.

There’s a misguided perception that neutrals are boring. But with a whole spectrum of “new” neutrals—light blues, greens, and pinks touched by gray and tan—people are finding exciting new alternatives to whites, beiges, and other conventional neutral colors. So which new neutral is right for your space? Tell us a little bit about your home and we’ll find a gorgeous color palette perfect for you.

Have you ever looked at a photo of a perfectly styled room and thought, Looks great, but I’d like to see you try that in my apartment? Small spaces can present big challenges, but they’re easier to solve than you think. Here are five ways to maximize your square footage in style. You live in an apartment, not a dollhouse: Choose furniture that’s proportional to the space instead of just grabbing all the smallest pieces you can find.

Mid-century modern is the Coco Chanel of design—timeless and trend-proof—but that doesn’t mean it can’t take an update. Right now, we’re loving looks that bring the Eames era into the 21st century. Think simple lines and sleek shapes that complement modern life. With the right pieces, you can turn mid-century modern into modern mid-century—a 2.0 take that you can make your own.

Prize: BISSELL CrossWave® Pet Pro All-In-One Multi-Surface Cleaner From: BISSELL Value: $299.99 Long walks, snuggles on the couch, cheerful greetings at the end of the day: Our pets bring an endless amount of joy to our lives (and sometimes constitute our most committed relationships). But they can also bring an equally endless amount of cleanup, from the fur balls on the carpet to the muddy paw prints by the front door.

At first we wanted to report that cognac leather is making a comeback, but then we realized it never went away. Which is the whole point of leather. It’s durable, reliable, always looks great, and like a great pair of jeans, only gets better with use. That balance—between real life and real style—is one that Industry West nails.

I first started using Trello a couple years ago. It’s a project management app (for desktop and mobile), but it’s way more visual and fun to use than any others I’ve seen. Once it got all my work projects together, I quickly realized it could be useful for way more: all my home project planning, to-do lists…really anything I find myself writing down or pinning or bookmarking or emailing to myself or group-texting about. Which is to say, everything. And it’s free!

Will Taylor, the color-obsessed designer behind one of our favorite blogs, Bright.Bazaar, knows potential when he sees it. So when he and his husband, Toby, snapped up the property that would become their airy beach retreat in Bellport, NY, they already had a clear vision of the “make-you-smile style” renovations that would turn the house into their dream home.

Name: Will Taylor and Toby Taylor-Willis Location: Bellport, NY Size: 1500 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned If you’ve spent any time (or, like us, endless time) browsing the colorful design blog Bright.Bazaar, you know that Will Taylor’s signature “make-you-smile style” does exactly that.

Forget interior design pros and forget interior design shows, because nothing can help you prepare for living in a small space like playing Tetris. If you spent your formative years trying to organize an increasingly frantic number of squares, rectangles and…whatever that Z-shaped thing was, then you’re ready to figure out how to arrange your life within the walls of a small home.

It’s not that Rikki Snyder is a perfectionist; she just has an eye trained to see what makes spaces beautiful. As an interiors photographer, she spots all the little dust bunnies, paw prints and crumbs the rest of us overlook. “You might not realize it when you’re living in your own space day to day,” she says, “but when I come in with my camera, everything shows up!

We love a good kitchen reno: the Pinterest boards, the paint samples, the Instagram feeds full of possibilities. But it’s easy to get so hung up on your dream look that you forget you’re making it a reality—and reality means looking past the finishes. There are two words you need to think about before starting your next renovation, and they’re not subway tile. So, let’s talk about universal design.

At Apartment Therapy, we are constantly talking to top influencers and style experts about the biggest trends in home design. But often the best ideas of all come from you – our readers, who have made this site what it is today. That’s why we’re recruiting a panel of new “tastemakers” who can be our go-to insiders for sponsored opportunities.

To make laundry less of a chore, set up your space with the right supplies.

The right rug can make all the difference in a room—but which rug is the right one? High-pile, low-pile, kilim, shag: The options are endless, and that’s not always a good thing. If you’re not sure which look says “you” most, trust the stars to shed a little astrological light on the situation. Just remember that your rug and floor will show signs of age quickly if you don’t use a rug pad.

This is how grownups build living room forts.

You’d think holiday travel would be somewhat enjoyable since it’s the last step before the celebrating begins. As we all know, it isn’t. You may have no control over an overpacked flight grid, but putting a little thought into your own self-care will minimize as much of the frazzle as you can. We’ve thought through a few unexpected carry-on items that will ensure you arrive healthy, refreshed, and ready to enjoy the season.

Cooking is all about digging in and getting your hands dirty. Some ingredients in particular (often the best) are particularly good for dirty hands. Chocolate, tomatoes, and red wine are hazards to be sure, but what are you gonna do? Not eat them? Here are five of our most delicious messy recipes, and a few tips for cleaning up after them so you can eat with abandon. This soup is comfort food at its best — rich, creamy, and the perfect deep red-orange.

Let’s say you had Cher’s closet from Clueless, but not just for clothes: for all your stuff. Think how much that would change your whole year. Your holiday motif, for example, could become the fully realized dreamscape you imagined if you had an endless amount of storage space, right? This is exactly what Closetbox offers: all the extra storage space you need, plus all the heavy lifting.

Even the littlest gifts can be thoughtful and memorable. Take Tile, the tiny Bluetooth tracker that makes it easy to find everything that matters. It’s a great gift for anyone who ever loses anything (i.e., all of us). You attach it to the thing you’ll misplace (before you misplace it); then when it’s lost, use your phone to either make Tile ring or to locate it in the app. So really, gifting someone a Tile is like gifting them the thing they won’t have to replace later.

Call it the drugstore tax: When you stock up on anything from toothpaste to shampoo, you’re not just paying for what’s inside — you’re also paying for the packaging, the brand names that are on it, and the store you’re buying it from. The more steps in the chain, the steeper the price. Public Goods delivers quality bathroom products made of healthy ingredients in just two steps: their factories, then you.

Prize: A gift card for $4,500 to spend on HauteLook From: HauteLook Value: $4,500 What are you doing most mornings at 8 a.m.? If it’s not exactly the woodland-creatures-dressing-you routine you’d like, allow us to present a happier alternative. Every morning at 8 a.m. Pacific, HauteLook launches a new round of flash sales that will save you up to 75 percent on top fashion brands, beauty products, and home goods.

No matter how cute your storage solutions are, sometimes you look around your space and all you see is…stuff. A science project that’s taken over the kitchen table, mail that you’re definitely going to sort soon, stacks of clothes that are barely letting your closet door close — sometimes you don’t just want to organize these things, you want to make them invisible. Good news: You can.

We spend about one-third of our lives in bed, but we usually don’t put a lot of thought into how healthy of an environment it is. Avocado Green Mattress set out to change all that when they designed an affordable mattress made from non-toxic, natural, and organic materials. Is going natural at bedtime that important? Yes! Unlike the delightful “new car smell,” “new mattress smell” — aka “off-gassing” — can keep you up at night.

Of course we don’t know you better than you know yourself; we just know that FLOR has exactly the area rug you want. With their customizable tiles in a zillion (approximately) gorgeous styles, you can fall in love with a rug that fits your precise style and space. We practice what we preach: Apartment Therapy’s HQ is covered with FLOR, and we’re obsessed.

People call New Yorkers opinionated, but we just know what we like — and we’d like what we like as fast as possible, please. If we can also get it without changing out of our sweatpants or pausing Netflix? Even better. Enter FoodKick: Powered by FreshDirect, FoodKick is on a mission to bring New Yorkers fresh food fast — crazy fast.

We wait for Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year like cinephiles wait for Oscar nominations, and the 2018 announcement did not disappoint: The paint pros picked Caliente AF-290, a strong and energetic red with personality to spare. Benjamin Moore chose Caliente for its bold, luxe vibe. “Strong, radiant and full of energy, Caliente AF-290 is total confidence.

Prize: A gift card for $1,000 to spend at Murals Your Way From: Murals Your Way Value: $1,000 Whether a full wall covering or an accent wall, a mural tells a complete story — one that is sure to be the statement-making piece of your home. With Murals Your Way offering endless customizable options, the story is entirely yours to write. And one lucky reader will win a super special jumpstart to writing theirs: a $1,000 gift card to spend on the Murals Your Way collection.