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Design experts weigh in on this divisive decor trend.

The quintessential '80s bathroom: If sunken tubs, wall-to-wall carpeting, and bathrooms the size of a loft apartment sound good to you, you'll find plenty to love here.

According to a preservationist.

Jenny Lind cribs and beds are a classic in children’s rooms (even modern ones) and we’ve seen a host of them on Apartment Therapy. Jenny Lind is often mistaken to be a company or a brand, but it’s neither. It’s simply a style of furniture distinguished by turned posts or what we call spindles. So, just who was Jenny Lind and why is our furniture still named after her?

It’s easy enough to get Art Nouveau and Art Deco confused, probably owing to the fact that they both start with ‘art’. But Art Nouveau and Art Deco are actually two very distinct design movements, with very distinct looks, that appeared around the turn of the 20th century. After perusing this brief disambiguation, you may not be an expert on design history — but you can casually drop these two descriptors into conversations, and your friends are sure to be impressed.

The British Colonial look is always especially appealing during these tropical New York City summers, when creamy neutral spaces provide a cool haven from sizzling concrete. Caned furniture is classic in a colonial interior. Lightweight and airy, it seems at home in a palm house or on a veranda (image 1).

What is the difference between including a culture’s design in your home and cultural appropriation?

Religion is almost always involved.

Experts weigh in on the defining styles of each decade from the last 100 years.

Renovation experts explain the rise and fall of this textured ceiling treatment — and what to do if you have popcorn ceilings in your home.

The turn-of-the-century trendy bathroom staple that's still going strong.

We're waxing poetic about these trendy candles.

In honor of throwback month, I've rounded up house tours from nine decades — from the 1910s to the 1990s — to celebrate the hallmarks of those design eras. It's a celebration of the decor personalities that have shaped our past and continue to have strong influences on the future!

These 1930s kitchen staple pieces are making a comeback.

From the '20s to the '90s!

From captivating novels to stirring memoirs, explore the Black literary experience with these must-reads.

All about the origins of these funky geometric shapes.

Let's take a walk down memory lane, shall we?

From ancient times to now, tie-dye just won't quit.