Best Small Toilets: Toto, Kohler, Duravit & 3 MoreDesign Ideas
Bring on the small, yet powerful, toilets that allow you to save space and still sit down in style. Oh, and yes, you will also save lots of water as well! When I started doing this list nearly ten years ago, this was a novel category. It is no longer. Our reader favorites continue to be these brands: Toto, Duravit and Kohler, and while there’s still debate about the higher prices for these toilets and problems with “streaking” they seem to be generally winning people over.
Oct 15, 2022
The 6 Best Water Filter Solutions I’ve TestedHome Projects
Since starting Apartment Therapy, I’ve always felt it’s good to do everything you can to make your home comfortable and clean (in as little time as possible), and that air and water quality were fundamental. Living in New York City, I’ve never had a problem with the water, but when I started to drink cold filtered water I loved the difference. Particularly when making coffee or tea, filtered water really seemed to improve the taste. Years later, this is what I’ve learned.
Jul 15, 2020
Keep Your Garden Alive: Edyn is the Future of GardeningPlants & Yard
Take your relationship with your garden to the next level.
Jun 16, 2019
How To Paint Your Floors and Not Screw it UpHome Projects
Years ago when I decided to paint the floors in my small summer house, most people were shocked (including my parents). Bare wood floors were so chic and such a staple of 90’s style, that painting them over and covering them up seemed sacrilegious. I didn’t think so anymore. See how they turned out… The floors were cheap, solid oak floors, in great need of refinishing.
Jun 4, 2019
Best Charcoal Grills: Perfectly Portable to HugeProjects & Improvements
Grilling is one of the great joys of summer. If you live in an apartment with an especially small outdoor space — or none at all — you may be worried that this particular joy is denied to you, but never fear. Below you will find our absolutely biggest roundup – 17! – of grills big and small, portable and iconic, but ALL charcoal (or wood). Enjoy and tell us your faves. This is our reader favorite.
Jun 3, 2019
The Best Mouse TrapsDesign Ideas
It might not be fun to talk about, but with winter approaching you know it's necessary
May 23, 2019
The Best Soda MakersDesign Ideas
Soda makers, otherwise known as carbonators, may be the kitchen appliance you probably don’t realize you need. Bubbly drinks like seltzer and Prosecco are typically associated with special occasions, but the rise in popularity of flavored drinks like La Croix are making carbonated beverages more accessible, not to mention more fun. Getting that bubbly taste at home hasn’t always been easy.
May 23, 2019
Top Vintage Cast Iron Pans: Griswold, Wagner & LodgeDesign Ideas
I love my cast iron cookware and use it every day for everything. While I don’t mind the newly made Lodge, I have an old Griswold just like the one above (made between 1919-40) that I bought in a second hand store years ago and it’s SO much better. With thinner iron sides all around, it’s much smoother, lighter and easier to maneuver around the stove and sink. It still carries heat and cleans up easily like any cast iron pan.
May 4, 2019
Top Travel Guides: Lonely Planet, Rick Steves & MoreDesign Ideas
We’ve spent a good part of April bringing you travel tips and tricks, and I hope you’ve been inspired to plan a little get-away! With the internet, planning a trip seems almost too easy, no travel agents needed, apps that send you flight deals, you don’t even need a map when you get there anymore. But I still think you can get a lot of value out of guidebooks, especially for big trips.
May 3, 2019
Two New Air Purifiers for Allergy Season (Plus a Super Cute Humidifier for Good Measure!)Life
Today certainly is not the first time I’ve talked about air purifiers on Apartment Therapy but it felt appropriate, as allergy season ramps up, to show you two newer versions of purifiers that I reviewed last year — along with a humidifier that I just couldn’t help but include. Check out these three, watch the video, and let us know what you think in the comments.
May 3, 2019
The New Trend is Nostalgia Tech: Reminders of the Past with Modern CapabilitiesLife
This round-up was a long time in the making and I’m so excited that it has finally come together. I know I tend to feature many brand new tech-y products in this series, and it certainly seems that the capabilities of technology in today’s world are endless: everything can connect to wifi, Bluetooth, and, you name it, it’s got an app.
May 3, 2019
Hardcore DIY-er or Hands-Off Shopper? A Versatile (& Colorful) Lighting Resource to Put On Your ListDesign Ideas
If you have taken a look around any of our house tours —regardless of decor personality — you have probably seen an abundance of pendant lamps. With the ability to act as a stand-alone statement piece or a subtle accessory, hanging lamps can be versatile, adaptable, and will always add a touch of class. I first saw Color Cord Company a few years back at ICFF, but this year they are back with so much more.
May 3, 2019
A Hidden Gem: This New New York City Florist Combines French and American DesignHome Projects
We have a special treat for today’s Fantastic Find — our very first guest star! I was so excited to welcome Phoebe Ma of floral company Gem Fleuriste into the office to share her incredible bouquets with us. While she is New York-based now, her inspiration is worldly and her work is stunning. I got to see her bouquets come together in person and learn all about her best flower arranging tips. Watch the video below to check it out for yourself!
May 3, 2019
Wow, Floo Powder is Real! Nucleus Has Created A Live Intercom That Can Connect You To Upstairs Or The Other Side of the WorldLife
Here’s my favorite new home gadget of 2017 so far. When Jonathan Frankel, the CEO and Founder of Nucleus, came to our offices here in NYC to show me his new home intercom system, I was immediately impressed. His inspiration was clear and simple, he wanted an affordable, easy to use home intercom to connect him to his three kids, whether he was downstairs or at the office.
Apr 30, 2019
Best Indoor/Outdoor Rugs: Brita Sweden, Surya, Loloi & 3 MoreDesign Ideas
Indoor/outdoor rugs have exploded in the past five years as makers have found beautiful ways to weave weatherproof materials into attractive, useful rugs. Now you can dress up your out of door spaces with color and pattern, as well as using these things in hard working indoor spaces like kitchens and hallways without worry. One of my favorites are the bright modern designs of Brita of Sweden (above) which I use in my kitchen and hallway and LOVE.
Apr 28, 2019
Best Ergonomic StoolsDesign Ideas
I recently made the switch to an adjustable standing desk in my office, and it has made a world of difference. That said, I soon realized that my regular desk chair just wasn’t going to cut it anymore. With a more active desk I needed a more active seating option — and it turns out that the medical community agrees. Active seating — specifically ergonomic stools — helps to strengthen core and back muscles, while allowing the spine to achieve its natural curve.
Sep 30, 2017
We Tried Out Some Favorite Pieces from the Novogratz Collection for AmazonDesign Ideas
Hi everyone! I’m excited to be back in our studio this week for a feature that I’ve been waiting to share for the past few months. When I heard that my friends Bob and Cortney Novogratz would be launching an online boutique on Amazon, I was eager to check it out in person. Their team was kind enough to send over some of the pieces (including a blush sofa that could not match the blush walls of our new studio any more perfectly) and I’m excited to walk you all through it today.
Sep 8, 2017
Talk Trash With Me! The New Voice Sensor Trashcan from SimplehumanDesign Ideas
I love to buy and test trashcans. I’ve owned many and tried many others. I am a big fan of the classic, no-tech Rubbermaid cans, but those you have to hide. If you want something more accessible and pretty, you move to a different class. My latest tryout is with simplehuman’s brand new sensor can which as motion AND now — get this — voice control. Move over Alexa!
Aug 19, 2017
Rock Your Home with Graphic Tile From Sweden’s Marrakech DesignDesign Ideas
If you don’t already know that I’ve spent the last year and a half building a house, you should check out my posts that have documented the process since last January 2016. As I approach the finish line (move in some furniture next week), I want to use my Fantastic Find slot to showcase some of the remarkable sources and products that I’ve put into the project.
Aug 5, 2017
I Can’t Get Enough of Modern Clocks: Here Are My Absolute FavoritesDesign Ideas
The most interesting and most attractive modern clocks on the market right now. They're sleek, streamlined and ultra-stylish.
Jul 29, 2017
This Device Makes Any Beer a Draft BeerDesign Ideas
Sleek enough for your countertop and small enough to travel.
Jul 21, 2017
Stand Down, Standing Desks: You Have Met Your MatchDesign Ideas
Walk into any modern office today and you’re bound to spot at least one standing desk somewhere — they are all the rage in home and corporate offices alike. Somewhere along the way The Edge Desk got thrown into the mix, though it is surely in a league of its own when it comes to unconventional desks: it’s the world’s first all-in-one desk, easel, and chair, completely designed for a kneeling posture.
Jul 13, 2017
The New Australian Home Decor Brand You Should Know AboutDesign Ideas
I know, I know, I just can’t stop talking about ICFF — the truth is, there was just SO much to see at the show and I’m still processing it all. One new booth in particular keeps coming to mind: the Australian home decor brand Les Basic. They launched at ICFF this April and are already making waves in the millennial market. All of their products have a subtle and simple design, and truly embody the attitude “less is more.
Jul 1, 2017
Whether Camping or Glamping, This is the Camp Stove for YouDesign Ideas
Summer is in the air and I’m sure many of you have already made your warm weather travel plans — that said, it’s always nice to be able pack up your tent and sleeping bag and get out under the stars for an impromptu weekend or overnight. I found this camp stove from Biolite a while back and I’ve been hanging onto it, waiting for some warm days to come along before I shared it with you. I’m so excited to finally unbox it today.
May 27, 2017
Attention Vinyl Lovers: A Record Club for a New GenerationDesign Ideas
When I was down in High Point celebrating our curated furniture collaboration with Cloth & Company and Amazon last month, I met a lot of wonderful people at our launch party, some who worked in the furniture industry and some who did not. One acquaintance in the latter category was one of the founders of Vinyl Me, Please, who gave me a first-hand account of his company and its story.
May 19, 2017
Three Small Things to Throw in Your Bag to Make Your Day a Little EasierDesign Ideas
I know I like to feature products or services that can sometimes seem to serve a very niche purpose (measuring pen, anyone?) but today I wanted to do something a little different. For this week’s Fantastic Find I rounded up a few items that are small enough to throw in your bag, cool enough that you’ll be bragging to your friends about how useful they are, and stylish enough that you won’t mind upgrading your other staples. Let’s open up our bag now, shall we?
May 13, 2017
The Future of Greeting Cards has Arrived (And Luckily It’s Just In Time for Mother’s Day)Design Ideas
Happy May everyone! I thought I’d take this moment to remind you (for your sake and for your mother’s) that Mother’s Day is just around the corner. It will quickly be followed by that deluge of events that all seem to hit us at once this time of year… birthdays, weddings, showers (baby and bridal), graduations, you name it. Luckily back at the NY NOW show in February, I came across the lovely folks behind Inklings Greeting Cards.
May 6, 2017
A Stylish Anti-Theft Backpack (You Can Stop Wearing Yours Backwards Now)Design Ideas
Well, Spring has finally sprung (at least for us here in New York City!) and I know everyone — myself included — is starting to get that warm weather travel bug. There’s nothing quite like a backpack when you’re traveling, and while any loyal Apartment Therapy reader knows that we simply LOVE to talk about luggage, there’s a new kid on the block. Today I’m excited to share Bobby, which I first saw at the New York Now show a few months ago.
Apr 15, 2017
This Retractable Chair is a Small Space Wonder for Design LoversDesign Ideas
Having just finished its impressive Kickstarter campaign, this incredible chair is finally available for all of you edgy design lovers out there to purchase. We got to see it in action just last week when the folks over at RockPaperRobot brought a sample to our office. I was SO impressed and have to say that the pictures certainly do not do it justice.
Apr 8, 2017
Ride in Style: Sleek and Pragmatic Bike Storage Just in Time for SpringDesign Ideas
The Spring Equinox is finally upon us, and even if it may not feel that way quite yet, now’s the time to get excited for the prospect of all of those warm weather activities we’ve been missing. Anyone who knows me know that I’m a pretty dedicated biker when it comes to my commute, so when a colleague sent me a link to the Buca Boot, I knew it was something I needed to share with our readers.
Mar 24, 2017
The Kitchen Gadget That Sold Me on Kitchen GadgetsDesign Ideas
I love gadgets, but not usually in the kitchen. Kitchen gadgets are often fads that come and go. Everything I find, however, comes with a good recommendation and this one came from a friend in LA, who emailed me with this crazy happy recommendation: “Maxwell! This thing is so exciting to use and it makes chopping so fun. I use mine almost every day.” Was she being paid to tell me this? Turns out, no — she genuinely loves this thing. So I got one and checked it out.
Feb 23, 2017
Not Just For Valentine’s Day: The Best Year-Round Bouquets to Knock Your Loved One’s Socks OffDesign Ideas
Well, Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and whether you are coupled up, single, or somewhere in between, it’s always a wonderful reminder to celebrate all the love in your life. We had a blast rounding up our favorite “flower” delivery services for this exact purpose: to show every type of Valentine that you love them! Best of all, these companies deliver year-round and for all occasions — because why should one day have all the fun?!
Feb 16, 2017
Get Your Resolutions (& Your Passions) Back On Track with the Passion PlannerLife
We’ve all been there… it’s the end of December, gearing up for the new year, and you start thinking of everything you want to accomplish in 2017. Eat healthy! Do yoga! Meditate! Catch up with old friends! Read all the books, go all the places, do all the things! By the time January 31st rolls around, you’re back in your old habits and the goals that felt so clear have fallen by the wayside.
Feb 2, 2017
The Ordinary Household Object You Won’t Want To Hide AwayDesign Ideas
I saw this ladder for the second time when I was at IDS West in Vancouver back in September and it just had such a great look to it — I knew it would be the perfect fit for my Daily Find. We reached out to Hasegawa Ladders to see a sample, and they sent us two of their Lucano 3-step Ladders to test out. Watch the video above and read on to see why these ladders are a must-have for your home!
Nov 22, 2016
Here’s the Recipe for the Perfect Sofa: Introducing The MaxwellDesign Ideas
We’re officially launched! For all of you who are in the market for a sofa and want something fabulously classic, comfortable and well priced, here’s The Maxwell (with special discount just for readers), the first in a whole collection designed in collaboration with Interior Define. Designing this perfect sofa was a process that took nearly a year, but it was worth it.
May 21, 2016
The Best Modern Gold (and Copper!) FlatwareDesign Ideas
A few years ago the only kind of gold flatware you could find was the fussy, old-fashioned kind you associate with expensive wedding rentals. But since then gold has made a comeback in a big way, and suddenly it’s possible to find beautiful, modern gold flatware in a huge variety of styles and price ranges. For those inclined to be adventurous, there are copper and rose gold options, too. We’ve rounded up some of the best.
May 4, 2016
Top House Slippers: Haflinger, Glerups & Two MoreDesign Ideas
Armor Lux teamed up with Madewell to produce these really nice versions of their classic slipper. With temperatures dropping like they are, a solid pair of house slippers is a great thing to have. I’ve been gifted sheepskin slippers a few times in my life, but they don’t have any structure and quickly become uncomfortable to use every day. We rounded up four sturdy house slipper brands to keep you warm all winter long.
Feb 23, 2015
Top Butter Keepers: Marble, Cordon Bleu, Lee Daniels & 3 MoreDesign Ideas
Hard butter when you want to spread it on hot piping toast or pancakes, or even when you want to slather it on top of a roast chicken is one of life’s little annoyances. It’s SO wonderful to work with soft butter in the kitchen and butter keepers or butter bells make it easy. This stunning one up top is Melissa Clark’s own and solid marble.
Feb 10, 2015
Top Romantic Chairs: Tantra, Adela, Esse & Five MoreHome Projects
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Allow me to present our favorite Apartment Therapy Valentine’s Day tradition, the sex chair roundup. Introduced in 2001, the Tantra Chair is the best of breed (and I’ve put it below the fold this year), and has the most convincing argument that this thing is truly romantic. Its stated purpose: “The Tantra Chair is a modern chaise designed to enhance the advanced sexual positions of the Kama Sutra.
Feb 5, 2015
Top Scented Candles: Tatine, Le Labo, Diptyque & Many MoreDesign Ideas
It’s smelly candle season, which means arguments over why these things need to cost so much and love, love, love for coming home at night to a warm friend who turns your ordinary home into a magical scent-scape. I’ve rounded up my own favorite (Le Labo) alongside a group of super popular choices, most of which are soy based and don’t use cheap scents. You can’t make a mistake here.
Jan 14, 2015
Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Ergonomic Stools Roundup
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Ergonomic Stools Roundup
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Novogratz Boutique
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Novogratz Boutique
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Eyden Garden Sensor
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Eyden Garden Sensor
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Simplehuman Motion Sensor Can
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Simplehuman Motion Sensor Can
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Marrakech Tiles
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Marrakech Tiles
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Clock Roundup
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Clock Roundup
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Fizzics
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Fizzics
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Les Basic
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Les Basic
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Canvas Home Collection
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Canvas Home Collection
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Color Cord Company
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Color Cord Company
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Nostalgia Roundup
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Nostalgia Roundup
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Travel-Sized Roundup
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Travel-Sized Roundup
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Vinyl Me, Please
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Vinyl Me, Please
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Biolite
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Biolite
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Inklings
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Inklings
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Bobby Backpack
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Bobby Backpack
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Allergy Season Roundup
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Allergy Season Roundup
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Ollie Chair
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Maxwell's Fantastic Find: Ollie Chair
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Daily Find: Buca Boot
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Maxwell's Daily Find: Buca Boot
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Daily Find: Nucleus Live Intercom
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Maxwell's Daily Find: Nucleus Live Intercom
Jun 6, 2024
Maxwell's Daily Find: Unexpected Floor Decor
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Maxwell's Daily Find: Unexpected Floor Decor
Jun 6, 2024