Decor & Accessories

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Yes, You Can Buy That Dream Piece of Furniture—Just Use This Game Plan
With these smart money tips, you’ll be splurging on a home glow-up in no time.



Alyssa Longobucco
Oct 6, 2020
I Used These Almost-Free Ways to Make My Rental Feel Less Like A Rental
And you can, too!
Dominique Gebru
Oct 6, 2020
8 Cottagecore Items on Amazon That’ll Perk Up Your Place—for Less Than $30
Cottagecore, but make it budget!
Caroline Biggs
Oct 5, 2020
Yes, Halloween Trees Are Officially a Thing, and We Don’t Hate It
Why not lay the groundwork for your holiday decor now?
Zoë Roscoe
Oct 3, 2020
The Complete Guide on How to Buy Window Treatments
Style
Shades, blinds, and all—plus where to shop!
Anna Kocharian
Oct 2, 2020
Etsy’s 2020 Holiday Trends Will Help You Get a Head Start on Gift Giving
Long-distance gifting is at top of mind.
Nicoletta Richardson
Oct 2, 2020
This Quirky Feature in My Apartment is My Drill-Free Secret for Showing Off Art
Hint: This design trick is *very* old-school.
Kelsey Mulvey
Oct 2, 2020
How to Make a Boho-Inspired Halloween Wreath That's Equal Parts Spooky and Chic
This wreath will add some fright to your front door (in the best way).
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 2, 2020
How to Give Your Windows an Easy Halloween Upgrade
This project is super simple but packs a big punch.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 2, 2020
How to Make a Halloween-Ready Skeleton Topiary
This easy four-step project adds instant spooky vibes to your front door.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 2, 2020
5 Easy Halloween DIYs to Add Some Spirit to the Outside of Your Home
These five projects bring the joy of Halloween outside, where friends and neighbors can appreciate them from a distance.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 2, 2020
IKEA’s New Collection Can Make Your Living Room Look More Like a Dutch Painting
If you're a fan of art and cozy decor, check out this collection!
Danielle Blundell
Oct 1, 2020
This TikTok Hack Recreates the Look of Gold Leaf for $0—with Impressive Results
The source for this genius upcycle will surprise you.
Kelly Dawson
Oct 1, 2020
7 Places to Get Custom Home Decor That’s Actually Affordable
Be your own designer—for less!
Danielle Blundell
Oct 1, 2020
Dolly Parton Has a Holiday Collection with Williams-Sonoma, In Case You Need a Little Cheer Right About Now
Her festive bakeware line comes just at the right time when so many could use a joyful dose of Dolly.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 30, 2020
You Can Celebrate Halloween by Staying In the Spookiest Airbnb in Hell, Michigan
Spend a night in this haunted lair.
Mariah Thomas
Sep 30, 2020
This Shoppable Small Space Denver Rental Is Full of Clever Storage Hacks
You're going to want to copy them all!
Lauren Jones
Sep 30, 2020
9 Thermal and Blackout Curtains to Keep the Sun and Cold Out
Because those cheap roller shades you’ve been using to block out the light just don't cut it.
Kelsie Schrader
Sep 29, 2020
IKEA Has Partnered With Iconic Fashion Designer Zandra Rhodes For Whimsical Home Products
KARISMATISK will launch next year.
Jessica Wang
Sep 27, 2020
8 Things Smart Shoppers Look for When They Thrift
If there's anything I learned from my piano fiasco, it's caveat emptor, or "Let the buyer beware."
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 27, 2020
8 Stylish Wreaths That’ll Give Your Home All the Fall Feels
Add a little autumn to your door and beyond!
Sarah Lyon
Sep 27, 2020
The Sanderson Sisters Are Reuniting For a Virtual “Hocus Pocus” Halloween Event
Amuck, amuck, amuck!
Jessica Wang
Sep 26, 2020
Meghan Markle’s Latest Appearance Shows Off Her Favorite Candle—and a Memory of Her Wedding
In a new virtual appearance, the Duchess of Sussex did give fans a glimpse into her brand new living room, showing off a sweet tribute to her royal wedding day behind her.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 26, 2020
A Blogger Designed a Black-and-White Nursery That’s Anything but Boring
Decorating for littles can still be big on style and sophistication.
Danielle Blundell
Sep 25, 2020
6 Fresh Ideas for a Stylish Small Space—According to Designers Who Live in Small Spaces
Spoiler alert: Puny furniture is never the answer.
Betsy Goldberg
Sep 25, 2020
I Re-Created the Look of a $900 Lamp for Just $4—Here's How
It involves at least one material you certainly have on hand.
Ashley Poskin
Sep 25, 2020
5 Authors Share Their Cozy Reading and Writing Spots
Get ready to be inspired!
Alyssa Longobucco
Sep 24, 2020
Here’s Where To Find Those Pink Pumpkins You’re Seeing All Over Pinterest
And Instagram!
Danielle Blundell
Sep 23, 2020
This Is the One Spot You Haven’t Thought to Turn into Your Home Office Yet
This underrated area has big design potential.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 23, 2020
Here's How a YouTuber and Cookbook Author Created a Hard-Working Kitchen
Mainly from IKEA products, no less.
Danielle Blundell
Sep 22, 2020
The Jenni Kayne for Lulu & Georgia Rugs Are Perfect for Warm Minimalist Rooms
Now it’s easy to copy Jenni Kayne’s textile style without even leaving your home to source vintage finds.
Danielle Blundell
Sep 21, 2020
30 Stylish Things That'll Make Your Home Feel Like it Belongs to an Actual Adult
How many do you already have?
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 20, 2020
This Artist Makes Nostalgic Rugs Inspired By Your Favorite CDs
From Lil’ Kim’s “Hard Core” to The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine."
Jessica Wang
Sep 19, 2020
This $1 Trick Will Make the Utilitarian Spots in Your Home Look More Expensive
And it's easy to DIY, too!
Betsy Goldberg
Sep 19, 2020
Watch This Two-Story House Get 3D Printed From Start To Finish
It's the first multi-floor home in the world of 3D printing.
Olivia Harvey
Sep 18, 2020
50 Little Home Fixes to Make Before the Start of Fall
Check these off your list now so you can spend chilly months cozied up inside.
Haley Velasco
Sep 18, 2020
This Stylish Customization Company Made All of My IKEA Hack Dreams Come True
Without a trip to the hardware store!
Sarah Lyon
Sep 18, 2020
You’re an Adult—It’s Time to Upgrade This Dorm Room Staple
Five designers share the best and the brightest replacement lamps for torchieres.
Betsy Goldberg
Sep 17, 2020
Why a Makeunder—Not a Makeover—Might Be Exactly What Your Home Needs Right Now
Here’s why less can be more when it comes to styling decor.
Sarah Lyon
Sep 17, 2020
10 DIY Cat Trees and Other Furniture to Help Your Kitty Lounge and Play in Style
Your cat will love these simple DIY projects.
Erin Johnson
Sep 16, 2020
9 Wonderfully Weird Accessories to Quirk Up Your Space, Starting at Just $14
There’s rarely a room that can’t benefit from a bit of personality, and these quirky finds will add just that.
Alyssa Longobucco
Sep 16, 2020
This Common Awkward Rental Layout Issue Is Surprisingly Easily Solvable
These six ideas will help you deal with a lonely, floating refrigerator.





Marlen Komar
Sep 15, 2020
16 Trends that are Going to Rule the Rest of 2020, According to Designers
A look at what's to come, trend-wise, for this year and into 2021!
Caroline Biggs
Sep 15, 2020
Download Apartment Therapy’s Free Coloring Pages and Feel the Calm
Time to sit down in a cozy corner, grab your favorite pencils or crayons, and go to town.
Nicoletta Richardson
Sep 14, 2020
The 10 Commandments of Rug Shopping
Thou shalt not buy something that doesn't fit your room or lifestyle.
Danielle Blundell
Sep 14, 2020
7 Designer-Approved Ways to Transform a Closet into a Multifunctional Space
If you have a closet to spare, these ideas will make it work harder for you.
Caroline Biggs
Sep 14, 2020
This Gothic Halloween Collection Has a Skeleton Hand Lamp (and More Glamorous Goods)
The collection is affordable *and* chic.
Jessica Wang
Sep 13, 2020
An Anatomy of Mary Richards’ Iconic Studio Apartment
Revisit the beloved "Mary Tyler Moore Show" apartment ahead of the sitcom's 50th anniversary.
Jessica Wang
Sep 13, 2020
If You Never Warmed to Minimalism, then Fall’s Biggest Trend is Perfect for You
Minimalism—but make it warm!
Dominique Gebru
Sep 13, 2020
Designer Shea McGee Is Launching Her Fall Target Collection
It’s full of luxe rattan, cane, leather, and limestone accents for less.




Sarah Lyon
Sep 12, 2020
Before & After: Two Identical Apartments, Two Builder Kitchen Makeovers
And you won't believe how light and bright they both are now!
Sarah Lyon
Sep 11, 2020
Tiny Turkish Rugs Are the Most Stylish, Affordable, and Versatile Carpets
Here are 9 fun ways to use them in your home.
Dominique Gebru
Sep 11, 2020
If You Aren't Using These Curtain Tricks in Your Living Room, You're Missing Out
Give your living room a quick style boost!
Jamie Weissman
Sep 10, 2020
Mushroom Lamps Are Suddenly Everywhere—Here’s Where to Snag One for Less
With their swirled glass form and unique shape, they’re at once understated and statement pieces.
Dominique Gebru
Sep 9, 2020
It’s Surprisingly Hard to Squeeze a Bookcase into a Small Living Room
But these spaces prove it can be done!



Marlen Komar
Sep 9, 2020
6 Ways to Make Mismatched Dining Chairs Look Collected and Cohesive
Artfully eclectic is the goal!
Marlen Komar
Sep 7, 2020
7 Ways to Fake Architectural Moldings When You Can’t Afford the Real Thing
Pick one—or more—and get to work!
Caroline Biggs
Sep 6, 2020
Home Depot’s Christmas Palm Trees Mean You Don’t Have to Say Goodbye to Summer
There’s a Christmas decoration that will make you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation all year round.
Inigo Del Castillo
Sep 6, 2020
Ready To Roll: DIY Ideas for Making Your Own Bike Stand
After a long summer day of biking to the farmer’s market, swimming pool, ice cream shop, and fireworks emporium, where will you put away your bike? Strewn about the entryway with your flip-flops? Tossed on its side in the yard, wheel sadly spinning and frame slowly rusting? Show your bike some damn respect with these nine bicycle stand and rack DIYs. Well, almost nine… 1.
Tess Wilson
Sep 5, 2020
This Self-Proclaimed ‘DIY King’ Transformed a $50 IKEA Mirror into a Masterpiece
And you can, too!
Dominique Gebru
Sep 5, 2020
Disney Just Launched a Line of Adaptive Halloween Costumes for Kids and Adults
This line marks the first time Disney has sold inclusive costuming options, and here’s hoping other retailers will follow suit.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 5, 2020
8 Multitasking Furniture Pieces That Will Maximize Your Living Room
Like Transformers—but make it furniture!
Caroline Biggs
Sep 5, 2020
These IKEA Spice Rack Hacks Are DIY Gold
Leave the spices behind!
Melissa Epifano
Sep 3, 2020
7 Interior Design Podcasts to Add to Your Queue Immediately
Pressing play on these stylish series.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 2, 2020
This Design Hack Will Help You Turn a Wooden Dining Table Into a WFH Desk
Without ruining it!
Sarah Lyon
Sep 2, 2020
Before & After: A Rental Kitchen Now Looks Like a Warm Custom Cookspace
For less than $500, thanks to IKEA hacks and contact paper!
Sarah Lyon
Sep 2, 2020
The Fresh Way to an Accent Wall (and No, It Has Nothing to Do With Paint)
If you want to dip your toe in the world of wallpaper, here's how to do it without diving all the way in (and then running scared).
Nancy Mitchell
Sep 2, 2020
6 Design Experts Share Their Favorite Coffee Table Books by BIPOC Authors
It’s time to diversify your coffee table.
Mekita Rivas
Sep 1, 2020
30 Days of Tiny Transformations You Can Make at Home This Month
Pick a couple or do them all—either way, you'll be rewarded with a little more joy at home this month.
Brigitt Earley
Sep 1, 2020
6 1980s Home Decor Trends You Won’t Regret, According to Designers
The '80s, but make it modern!
Zoë Roscoe
Aug 29, 2020
Before and After: A $900 Redo Turns an Awkward Nook into a Functional Desk Space
"It feels like we added an entire room," says the homeowner.
Megan Baker Detloff
Aug 29, 2020
This Is the One Spot You're Probably Overlooking When You Decorate Seasonally
I've been switching it up my linens here, and it's brought me a lot of joy.
Alyse Whitney 수지
Aug 28, 2020