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“Million Dollar Listing” Star Fredrik Eklund Shares His Colorful Beverly Hills Home
The joyous space, nicknamed “the Color House,” will instantly put a smile on your face. 
Megan Johnson
Nov 22, 2021
This Is the Color Experts Say You Should Paint Your Kitchen In 2022
Sunny shades have seen a spike in searches.
Emma Kershaw
Nov 21, 2021
A Colorful UK Home Wows With Vibrant Rooms, Including the Hallway
Interior and set designer Amy Exton shares this colorful, vintage-filled home with her dog, Presley.
Samantha O'Brochta
Nov 19, 2021
A Scientist's Small Baltimore Rental Is Full of Color, Creativity, and Coziness
Ph.D. candidate and creative entrepreneur Taylor Evans and her partner have incorporated color and pattern into their small rental apartment. "It feels playful, yet sophisticated, and I think it reflects our personalities," she writes.  
Amanda Archibald
Nov 10, 2021
The Two Most Unpopular Paint Colors Surprisingly Make People the Happiest
NEWS
They're also opposites on the color wheel. Can you guess what they are?
Inigo Del Castillo
Nov 9, 2021
This Unexpected Paint Color Is the Perfect Backdrop for a Gallery Wall, According to an HGTV Expert
It's moody and oh so perfect.
Alexandra Frost
Nov 8, 2021
Two Musicians Make Their Rental Sing with Green Walls and a Lavender Fireplace
Musician Emma Frank and her husband work from home in this bright rental apartment in Park Slope. "It’s a really nice space to be creative in."
Erin Derby
Nov 4, 2021
These Are The Least Popular Colors to Decorate With, According to One Survey
Autumn is here, and everyone’s decorating with amber-tinted leaves and pumpkins. But just because the color orange is in season, doesn’t mean everyone’s splashing their walls with it. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.Modsy, an online interior design service, has released its Interior Wellness Report, revealing two of America’s least desired colors for home decoration.
Inigo Del Castillo
Nov 3, 2021
This TikToker Created the Perfect Spooky Outdoor Lighting Using Two Unexpected Colors
Who knew this color combo could be so haunting?
Olivia Harvey
Oct 27, 2021
A Berkeley Home Has Bold Tiles, Stained Glass & Awnings Made from Airplane Wings
It's honestly stunning both inside and out!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 27, 2021
Celebrity Stylist Law Roach Infused His Los Angeles Home with Color and Pattern During the Pandemic
“When I’m dressing someone, I always try to find a way to express their personality, and I wanted to do the same for my home."
Megan Johnson
Oct 25, 2021
A Vibrant NYC Rental Squeezes Tons of Color and Pattern into a Small Space
Maggie Antalek, who owns a mural and interior decorating business, was able to use this new apartment as a blank canvas for bold murals and DIY projects to make the space her own.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 25, 2021
This Woodstock House Has Bricked Archways and Gorgeous Green Cabinets
Ayanna Barton loves color, and she wanted this house to be classic and timeless while also being a little adventurous with colors.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 18, 2021
Dunn-Edwards’ 2022 Color of the Year is Here, and It’s An Autumnal Delight
The shade is inspired by 70s bohemian flair and folkloric design.
Emma Kershaw
Oct 17, 2021
The Bedroom Paint Color Real Estate Agents Always Recommend to Clients
It doesn't fare as well in living rooms.
Brittany Anas
Oct 13, 2021
Each Room in This Brooklyn Apartment Is a Nod to a Distinct Era of Art History
"I often say the vibe I’m going for is the home of a Time-Traveling Anthropologist," says artist Keighty Alexander, who has owned this two-bedroom apartment for four years.
Erin Derby
Oct 11, 2021
This Actor's NYC Apartment Is Dripping With Drama, Dark Colors & Other Delights
Actor Charles Busch believes a home is a visual autobiography. And his NYC apartment's style is best summed up as: 19th century Parisian bordello mixed with the Golden Age Hollywood.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 7, 2021
This Is Why Daphne Oz Prefers an All-White Kitchen, Despite Her Love for Color
The celebrity chef's kitchen is the exception.
Nicoletta Richardson
Oct 7, 2021
This Mid-Century Modern House Has Colorful Patterns and Themed Rooms
The house had been flipped and drained of all character and personality so Christie added color, vintage touches, and high quality mid-century furniture intermixed with joy and whimsy to bring it back to life.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 7, 2021
A DIY-Filled '90s-Era Condo Embraces Pastel, Miami, and Art Deco Revival Vibes
TOURS
Previously, Rosemary has gravitated toward a more vintage MCM aesthetic, but that didn’t feel like the right match for the ultra-'90s architecture of her condo, so instead she's embracing a more Miami Modern/Art Deco revival look.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 6, 2021
This Victorian House Built in 1894 Is Dark, Gothic, and Gorgeously Glam
Video House Tour
Interior blogger, Instagramer, and owner of this black, gold, and glam UK home, Rachel Edmonds, says life is too short to conform to the norm. "Your home should be a happy place."
Viv Yapp
Oct 5, 2021
This Brooklyn Apartment Uses the Color Black to Add Loads of Coziness
Roxy Michaud brought in textures like wicker, dark wood, bamboo and greenery to her Brooklyn home, as well as used the color black to make the space feel more warm and cozy.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 4, 2021
This Family of Four's House is Colorful, Mural-Filled, and India-Inspired
TOURS
Since she was a little girl, Sunita Chhabra has loved collecting colorful, beautiful things — and her house is covered is vibrant hues and cool objects. It's travel-inspired, mural-filled maximalism.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 3, 2021
A Tropical Plant Collector's Atlanta Loft Is a Love Letter to Post Modernism
There's an Op Art entryway. A Memphis Milano bathroom. Tons of rare tropical plants. And much of the design was DIYed on a budget!
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 30, 2021
Here’s the Classic Exterior Paint Color That Is Trending Right Now, According to an HGTV Expert
John Gidding, designer and host of HGTV's new show "Curb Appeal Xtreme," says all of his clients are asking for it.
Nicoletta Richardson
Sep 26, 2021
Patina Miller’s Manhattan Loft Blends Color and Industrial Vibes
"We really [have] a safe space, a fun space, and a space filled with so much love.”
Megan Johnson
Sep 23, 2021
Sherwin-Williams’ 2022 Color of the Year Delivers a Cozy, Restorative Feel
Because there's no such thing as too much comfort.
Nicoletta Richardson
Sep 21, 2021
This South London Home Has a Colorful Eclectic Pop Vibe
TOURS
Sophie Lopez's maximalist home is full of personality, personal touches, and lots of colour.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 21, 2021
Pantone Released Its Color Trend Report for Spring/Summer 2022
Full of bold hues and playful descriptors.
Emma Kershaw
Sep 19, 2021
12 Seriously Stylish Green Sofas That Everyone Will Envy
We promise there's more than velvet on this list.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Sep 13, 2021
Graham & Brown’s Wallpaper of the Year 2022 Brings Nature In
Your walls are ready.
Inigo Del Castillo
Sep 13, 2021
Reese Witherspoon Makes a Case for Navy Blue Being the Perfect Fall Color
It is, after all, the perfect complement to orange.
Olivia Harvey
Sep 9, 2021
GLIDDEN’s 2022 Color of the Year Is Creamy, Dreamy, and Even a Little Extra
Grab the chips and get ready to dip.
Tara Bellucci
Sep 9, 2021
A 'Caribbean Mid-Century' Santo Domingo Rental Skillfully Wields the Color Blue
Check out the cozy but vibrant space.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 4, 2021
Behr’s 2022 Color of the Year Is a Literal Breath of Fresh Air
Go green!
Danielle Blundell
Sep 1, 2021
Small/Cool's Grand Prize Winner Lives in a Colorful Space Full of Inspiration
Video House Tour
These grand prize winners have a warm, colorful, and cheerful space they DIYed themselves.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 31, 2021
This Incredibly Colorful Home Will Make You Want to Add Stripes to Every Room
Kristine Bélanger always dreamed of adding a ton of color to a home, so as soon as she and her husband bought this house, she finally started to paint... using nearly every color!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 30, 2021
A 522-Square-Foot Condo Takes Its Color Cues from 1970s Television Shows
Think: Murky, earthy tones, with thoughtful pops of color and a mixing of wood tones and texture layers.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 27, 2021
PPG Paints' 2022 Color of the Year Is Here, and It's Perfectly Soothing
If you like green, you're going to be happy about this shade!
Danielle Blundell
Aug 25, 2021
An Austin House's Style Is the Very Definition of 'Bring the Outside In'
This DIY-infused boho, French coastal Austin home is filled with neutral and monochrome decor and TONS of plants.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 25, 2021
This Home Has Wallpaper Used in a Way You've Never Seen Before
There's also bold color, wall murals, a working disco ball, and plenty of other fun, vibrant, warm, and homey decor elements.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 20, 2021
This 'Wild Eclectic Glam' Apartment Boasts Seven Wall Colors Across Six Rooms
When it came to decorating this Oakland apartment, interior designer and artist Sophia E. Aguiñaga painted the entire space, and surrounded herself with pieces that inspire and start conversations: like art by Black artists and artists of color, queer artists, and pieces purchased from Black- and woman-owned shops.
Esteban Cortez
Aug 17, 2021
Here’s Why You Need an “Anchor Color” In Your Bedroom, According to the Property Brothers
Plus, how to figure out what anchor color is best for you.
Alexandra Frost
Aug 12, 2021
A Small UK Rental Is Full of Clever, Temporary, Personality Adding Hacks
Laura doesn't let beige walls in her rental apartment keep her from adding vibrant color and bold prints to the space!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 11, 2021
B&A: A Bland Buenos Aires Apartment's Refresh Includes a Ping Pong Dining Table
Not only was this homeowner on a tight budget, this apartment's makeover was finished in a week!
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 5, 2021
This Small Los Angeles Apartment Is a Master Class in Personalizing a Rental
Los Angeles-based interior designer Kara Thomas' small LA apartment is full of ideas on how to make your rental apartment look good.
Marisa Vitale
Aug 5, 2021
This Small Brooklyn Rental Will Inspire You to Break Furniture Layout Rules
With only 600 square feet, Celeste and Lucas had to get creative to fit as many functions into their small home as possible, employing an interesting furniture arrangement to do so.
Erin Derby
Aug 5, 2021
A Mexico-Inspired Rental Apartment Beautifully Handles a 'Funky' Layout
Maya Goldfine breathed life into her rental home by embracing a mixture of textures, color, and styles, which was primarily inspired by a trip to Mexico City.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 4, 2021
A Writer's New Orleans Shotgun Is Full of Art, Estate Sale Finds, Hats, and Joy
Writer Merissa Nathan Gerson is a speaker, spiritual consultant, and sex educator living in this joyful house in New Orleans.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 2, 2021
How an Autistic Person Creates a Safe Space with Color
Baby Pink is a deliberate choice — not just a fad — for this writer.
Marianne Eloise
Jul 31, 2021
This LA Rental Apartment Has Bold Murals, a Wall of Shoes, and More
Video House Tour
It's like Lisa Frank meets Hot Topic with a sprinkling of theater kid, rhinestone cowboy, and disco daddy.
Marisa Vitale
Jul 28, 2021
These Are the Biggest "It" Colors of the Past 50 Years
STYLE
Take a walk down memory lane.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 29, 2021
A Beautiful Irish House Has Incredible Bold Burgundy Bookshelves
Every lamp, light fitting, wall color, floor covering, cushion, chair, switch, and socket has been considered and thought about in this beautiful home in Ireland.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 29, 2021
Why I Have 12 Different Colored Pens for Every Mood
Guided by color magic, which uses colors to guide spell-casting, I've started using colored pens to help evoke results from my daily journaling and to-do lists.
Alissa Schulman
Jul 28, 2021
This Elegant and Earthy Home Was Furnished Almost Entirely Secondhand
And the majority of the art in Albrica Tierra's home comes from Black artists, designers, photographers, and makers.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 28, 2021
Costco Has Color-Changing Confetti Cups That’ll Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
NEWS
Staying hydrated this summer just got so much more fun.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 27, 2021
This 1910 Long Island Home Has Fun with Color While Exuding Sophistication
There's a recently renovated attic bedroom suite, a vintage library card catalog-turned-bathroom vanity, and a basement transformed into a speakeasy/brewery space.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 27, 2021
Here's How a Can of Paint Can Help Make Your Home More Accessible to All
Color can be a first step toward universal design.
Kelly Dawson
Jul 27, 2021
A Philly Time Capsule Has a Gold Kitchen, Pink Bathroom & Other 1970s Colors
This art teacher and museum educator draws inspiration from "estate sales in untouched time capsule houses, old magazines, and period movie and TV show sets" for decorating her own 1970s Philadelphia house.
Carina Romano
Jul 26, 2021
This Artist's Colorful London Home Features Wild Wallpaper Patterns
Many of the rooms in wallpaper and fabric pattern designer and artist Claire Swindale's home have been updated with her own wallpaper designs.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 24, 2021
Before & After: A Victorian Went from Completely Bland to Colorfully Whimsical
Bright colors, cute art, fun wallpapers, and whimsical accessories... Lucy Hamilton's home is incredibly happy, colorful, and pretty!
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 23, 2021
A Biophilic Interior Designer's Nature-Inspired UK Home Is Green and Gorgeous
Sharon Lomas and her husband share this four-bedroom Victorian detached rectory located in a national park surrounded by natural settings. Their home's decor takes tons of inspiration from nature.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 22, 2021
You've Probably Been Picking Paint Colors the Wrong Way
Fine-tune your search for the perfect shade with these paint chip tips.
Laura Fenton
Jul 22, 2021
This Home's a Wonderland of Wild Wallpaper, Colorful Sofas, Animal Prints & More
Sarisa's biggest challenge was designing and remodeling this house from 1000 miles away while she and her husband were still living out of state.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 21, 2021
A Bathroom Is the Perfect Place for Color, and These 20 Spaces Are Proof
From subtle to saturated, these 20 spaces are proof!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 20, 2021
This Cool Chicago Cottage Shows How Colorful a Home with White Walls Can Be
Sara and Garrett own this house, but it serves as inspiration for renters, too; it's full of incredible colors against a backdrop of crisp white walls!
Sarah Crowley
Jul 20, 2021
Here’s an Unexpected Spot You Probably Never Thought to Paint
If you think you've run out of places to paint, think again!
Savannah West
Jul 19, 2021
This Modern Melbourne Apartment Proves a Rental Can Be Colorful and Playful
Josh and Matt struggled to decorate their home while ensuring they didn’t damage their rental... so they make their own home decor and art that's easy to install AND remove.
Natalie Jeffcott
Jul 19, 2021
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing an Accent Color
For paint and beyond!
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 19, 2021
Before & After: This Front Entry Door Went From "Blah to Tada" With 29 Colors
Because sometimes one color isn't enough!
Danielle Blundell
Jul 17, 2021
A NYC Rental Apartment Living Room Features Blue, Green, Orange and More
It was important for Kaitlyn that her apartment be "dually comfortable and creative." She describes her style as "refined maximalism."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 16, 2021
This Is the Next Big Paint Color Trend, According to a Color Curator
It's about to get more colorful.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jul 14, 2021