Ideas Inspiration

Apartment Therapy editors Danielle Blundell and Zee Krstic break down the wildest trends from this spring's design events in the latest episode of Design Defined.

I’m fully a believer in this creative repurpose.

Tabletop flowers are so yesterday.

Step outside the box (literally!) with layout, color, and storage tips.

One can of paint took this dark, forgotten corner from a drab transitional space to one of the highlights of my small apartment.

It doesn’t have to cost a fortune, either.

It's easy, cheap, and gorgeous!

I never would've thought of this.

See how these renters manipulated small spaces to create homes that feel so much larger.

Consider this brilliant idea borrowed!

This Halloween, I predict whimsy will reign supreme.

It finally gave me a space for my hobbies!

ICYMI, this is design’s hottest new material.

You won’t believe how stylish these power recliner sofas are!

I'm honestly still shocked at the result!

It looks *so* much better!

It’s my home’s best kept secret.

You might be surprised by what made this list.

These vintage-inspired pieces look far more expensive than they are.

I’m obsessed with this jewel-box gem — it has major vintage vibes!

It’s so easy!

Prices start at just $8 for these gems!

And you don’t have to shop all West Elm either!

It’s not what you might expect.

What a transformation!

It's absolutely genius.

How did I not know about this colorway sooner?

It’s just one of many new pink finds shoppers are going wild for.

The cutest chairs that can grow alongside your little(s).

All without ever even picking up a paintbrush!

You won’t believe where we put it!

Seriously, I had no clue this was a thing!

A few quick and easy swaps can take your trinkets from clutter to a true style moment in the blink of an eye.

If you know, you know!

You won’t believe this transformation.

Seriously, I’d have never guessed this wasn’t plaster.

After finding her dream Brooklyn apartment, Brigette Muller invested in custom upgrade and renovations that made the space feel permanently hers, and it's a home I come back to for inspiration over and over again.

This moody hue is so much more versatile than you'd ever know.

It saves money, too!

You can score some seriously stylish decor at the craft store.

It's not too hard to see why they all selected this signature hue.

Stop settling for ugly appliances!

Wait until you see the "after" photos!

Bye-bye to beige — hello to these stunning patterns.

Part medieval, part glam.

And you don't need any floor space for it, either.

It’s a best-seller for a reason!

I don’t know if I’ve ever left T.J. Maxx with just one thing — I might go looking for something specific, but invariably I’ll discover something else along the way that I didn’t even know I needed. However, there’s one item I’ll never buy anywhere else: cute cat bowls.My senior cat, Phoebe, needs to eat her dry food from elevated bowls that tilt towards her for her digestion.

You’ll get the most bang for your buck — and time — here.

I can’t believe I didn’t try this sooner!

You won’t believe the gems she found!

Why buy an upholstered headboard when this cozy alternative starts at $20?

All featured in real homes that Apartment Therapy has toured over the years.

It’s my best time-saving tip!

#4 is so smart.

This is one of the most ingenious small-space styling hacks I’ve seen in a while!

The cutest coastal accent that would work in any space.

Paint did the heavy lifting in this transformation.

Prices start at just $20!

And trust me, it’s way easier than you think!

Sometimes the strangest things are the ones you remember.

And it’s good-looking, too!

I'm in love (and so is my cat!)

Here’s why you might want to downsize your kitchen island.

It's 10/10 in my opinion!

Now why didn’t I think of that?