If you’re looking to turn heads with your home’s interior decor, you won’t want to overlook using red and purple as design elements. When it feels like everything has been “done” before, this combo doesn’t disappoint. A color wheel will tell you that red and purple should not be combined, since the hallmark of interior design is the use of contrasting colors or monotone colors to create an interesting space.

Susan Mitchell Blavin

Jul 11, 2022

This Clever TikTok DIY Is the Secret to Rental-Friendly Pendant Lighting

No hardwiring required.

Noella Williams

Jul 10, 2022

Here’s How to Bring a Space to Life With Playful Design, According to Designers

Bring in some wit and whimsy!

Sarah Lyon

Jul 10, 2022

20 Simple Ways to Add More Color to Your Home for Less Than $20

Go wild with color on a budget!

Sarah Lyon

Jul 9, 2022

These Designers Gave Monica Geller’s Apartment a Modern Plant-Heavy Makeover

When it comes to famous fictional homes, few are as iconic as Monica Geller’s apartment, famously located in New York City’s West Village neighborhood.

Arielle Tschinkel

Jul 7, 2022

Here's a Use for This Controversial Home Feature That's Actually Stylish

Mirrors for the win!

Sarah Lyon

Jul 7, 2022

Here's a Smart Way to Create a Space-Saving, Portable Home Office

You'll never look at tray tables the same way again!

Savannah West

Jul 7, 2022

Here's a Smart Way to Gain More Bedside Space in a Tiny Bedroom

Get ready to see double!

Danielle Blundell

Jul 6, 2022

7 Stylish Small Space Decorating Ideas I Stole from StreetEasy

Forget designers! I'm trolling this site for inspo instead.

Sarah Lyon

Jul 6, 2022

Here's How My Brooklyn Brownstone Made Me Fall In Love With NYC

One writer wanted an apartment with character that would never be found in NYC’s modern units. She succeeded in finding a Crown Heights brownstone, and here's what she loves about it.

Lisa Marie Basile

Jul 5, 2022

This Was the Best Decorating Tip I Learned from 4 Pro Designers

I went to a designer and content creator conference, and got the scoop on the best thing you can do for your home with $100.

Samantha O'Brochta

Jul 5, 2022

43 of Our Most Colorful Before and Afters Ever, in Every Hue of the Rainbow

Journey with us through ROYGBIV to see our favorite, most colorful room makeovers.

Sarah Everett

Jul 5, 2022

These Are the TikTok Trends That Can Boost Your Home’s Value

From colorful kitchens to plant walls.

Emma Kershaw

Jul 4, 2022

It Took Me Two Years to Decorate My One-Bedroom Apartment

Here's how I furnished before I found my forever pieces.

Marlen Komar

Jul 4, 2022

A Couple's Transforming a Fixer Upper into a Dream Home 1 Colorful DIY at a Time

Kathleen Kowalski's best advice for creating a home you love? "If it's ugly, paint it! Paint is the most powerful DIY tool we have."

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jul 4, 2022

A Colorful Copenhagen Apartment Has Rainbow Curtains & Papier-Mâché Fruit

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Lærke Victoria, a creative living in the Danish capital, has thrown caution to the wind in her colorful, kaleidoscopic apartment, complete with a plethora of adorable DIY papier-mâché fruits.

Adrienne Breaux

Jul 1, 2022

Before & After: A Ho-Hum Brick Fireplace Gets an English Cottage Makeover

Bye bye, brick, and hello, period appropriate stone!

Sarah Lyon

Jul 1, 2022

A Former Builder-Grade House's Reno Means High Ceilings and Cozy Nooks

Krystle Perkins and her husband wanted to bring this 1980s basic builder grade home to a modern place... and they've done it!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jul 1, 2022

A Spacious Chicago Condo Has a Hip 1990s-Style All-Black Bathroom

There's an art-filled hallway, huge skylights, glass block windows, and a massive high-gloss black bathroom with mirrors on the ceiling, a heart-shaped two-person Jacuzzi tub, and black and white '90s pop art vinyl decals.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jun 30, 2022

4 Ways to Create the Perfect Reading Nook, According to TikTok

A quiet, welcoming environment helps you to settle down with a good book.

Noella Williams

Jun 29, 2022

Here's A New Place To Hang Your Plants, According to an Expert

You would have never guessed it, but you should definitely try it.

Savannah West

Jun 29, 2022

Nearly All the Furniture in This Charming 100-Year-Old Beach Bungalow Is Vintage

Sydney always dreamed of owning a historic home and when she and her husband went remote during the pandemic, they bought this bungalow, which will be 100 years old this year. "We're going to throw her a birthday party," Sydney explains.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jun 29, 2022

Nancy Meyers’ Home Looks Straight Out of a Nancy Meyers Movie

In an interview with Architectural Digest, filmmaker Nancy Meyers shares the inside of her home, which ironically resembles her memorable movie sets.

Noella Williams

Jun 28, 2022

This Canadian Cottage Is Vintage Styled and Incredibly Cozy

"Encouraging people to take risks in their interiors in an effort to have a more authentic home is my goal," explains Jen Moffat. "You don't have to follow rules or trends to create a space that feels like you belong there."

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jun 28, 2022

A Brooklyn Rental Combines Parisienne & Neoclassical Elements With Lots of Pink

"My favorite color is pink, which is also very evident in not just my apartment but anything I design at work too. If I can work the color pink into a project or my home, I will absolutely do it," says Briana Guin, who shares this 635-square-foot, three-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn with two roommates.

Erin Derby

Jun 27, 2022

This Stealthy Storage Spot Is Hiding in Plain Sight in Your Home

Store your books and favorite objects in style in this unexpected spot!

Melanie Whyte

Jun 27, 2022

This Fixer Upper's Total Reno Resulted in an Eclectic, Light, and Lovely Home

There were times when Suiki questioned whether or not the "juice was worth the squeeze" when it came to giving this neglected ranch-style home a total gut renovation, but it's been worth it. "This house has been my passion, pride, and joy over the years."

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jun 27, 2022

The 5 Freshest Backyard and Summer Trends for 2022, According to Yelp

And "Queer Eye" fave Bobby Berk!

Danielle Blundell

Jun 25, 2022

A 400-Square-Foot Studio's Glass Partition Is Perfect for Light AND Privacy

The moment sisters Farah and Vanessa walked into this studio apartment, they knew it was the one and put in an offer the same day! "It was the perfect space with a little balcony."

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jun 24, 2022

I Waited Nine Months for My Bed Frame to Come — Here's What I Learned

Rule #1: Don't get rid of ANY furniture prematurely.

Blair Donovan

Jun 24, 2022

See Why This Eclectic and Colorful House Has a Space Named "The Avocado Room"

As an interior designer, Mylene Raspado layers in color, culture, and creativity in all her designs, including this home she shares with her family.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jun 24, 2022

This 'New York Times' Political Reporter's Brooklyn Loft Is All About Color, Art

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Astead W. Herndon thinks you should always invest in a good couch. His is a gorgeous pink one... a bold color suggestion made by a Hinge date!

Adrienne Breaux

Jun 23, 2022

This Designer-Favorite Brand Is Making Upgrading Cabinet Fronts Easier Than Ever

And you don't have to have IKEA cabinets to update your kitchen, bath, or beyond either!

Danielle Blundell

Jun 22, 2022

This Is the Loveliest, Most Organized 200-Square-Foot Studio We've Ever Seen

With the help of crafty family members, Skylar Pittmon was able to totally customize her teeny home with DIY furniture and storage that's as stylish as it is functional.

Erin Derby

Jun 22, 2022

This Small Michigan Rental Is Filled With DIYs and Decked Out for Pride

Daniel Parkington and husband Geof Parkington share this 670-square-foot apartment with their pup, Stella.

Adrienne Breaux

Jun 21, 2022

5 Quick, Easy, and Relatively Inexpensive Tips for Brightening a Dark Kitchen

No full reno necessary!

Joey Skladany

Jun 20, 2022

6 Things You Don’t Need in Your Living Room

According to designers!

Caroline Mullen

Jun 18, 2022

Here's How I Express Queer Joy in My Home

And no, I don't need rainbows to do it.

Melanie Whyte

Jun 16, 2022

Two College Students Maximize Space in This 450 Square Foot Studio

Tours

Gaby Neira and Chris Yera moved into their Upper West Side apartment almost a year ago. "Living in New York is expensive, especially for college students. We had to design the space with a small budget, limited stock availability across the city, and a two-week moving time constraint."

Erin Derby

Jun 15, 2022

"Slow Deco" Just Might Be the Answer to Your Decorating Woes

Short on money or unsure of your style? Let your space evolve with you over time.

Deborah Baldwin

Jun 15, 2022

Before and After: A Plain but Pretty Bedroom Gets a DIY Wallpaper Makeover

In just four hours!

Sarah Lyon

Jun 15, 2022

A Classic Maximalist 600-Square-Foot Chicago Rental Has Wallpaper in Every Room

Tours

Johnny Coleman is an interior architecture BFA candidate at Columbia College Chicago and a bargain hunter. He was able to furnish and decorate this rental apartment with mostly upcycled and revamped furniture.

Sarah Crowley

Jun 14, 2022

I Don’t Have a Green Thumb, But These Stylish Planters Are Keeping My Plants Alive

Plant walls are the new gallery walls.

Kendall Cornish

Jun 13, 2022

Summer at Magnolia Market Is a Showcase of Gorgeous Handmade Flowers

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They honed in on just how short and sweet summer can be.

Olivia Harvey

Jun 13, 2022

Bryce Dallas Howard’s Office Is Actually Star Trek-Inspired

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Star Trek: The Next Generation and prehistoric-looking plants shouldn’t work, but somehow everything in this office space just feels right.

Olivia Harvey

Jun 13, 2022

B&A: A 300-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio's Versatile Despite Being One Small Room

Tours

It was small, the kitchen was basically nonexistent, and the bathroom wasn't exactly pretty, but Irene Shamas saw the potential in this studio unit. She worked with Luki Anderson of Studio Officina and EDR Construction to transform this small one-room apartment into a functional and cozy home.

Erin Derby

Jun 13, 2022

This Home Renovation Trend Is Now Big In Home Decor

You'll want to add each of these to your shopping cart.

Caroline Mullen

Jun 13, 2022

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Coastal Grandmother Trend

And how to get the look at home!

Shelby Deering

Jun 12, 2022

This Is the Unexpected Thing You Wouldn't Think to Buy from IKEA

It's so luxe-looking and affordable — less than $10, to be exact.

Blair Donovan

Jun 11, 2022

Giada DeLaurentiis’ Entryway Nook Is A Great Alternative To A Mud Room

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No mud room? No problem.

Olivia Harvey

Jun 10, 2022

This Feng Shui Houseplant Expert's Townhouse Is Full of Tips

"I grew up in Hong Kong where my mother and grandmother raised me with a strong foundation in Old Chinese Feng Shui," writes Clara Leung, who designed her townhouse around Feng Shui principles... and lots of houseplants!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jun 10, 2022

4 Ways My Sicilian Heritage Inspired My Home Decor

And how you can bring a slice of Sicily to your space, too!

Lisa Marie Basile

Jun 9, 2022

This is the One Thing You Don't Need in a Bedroom

According to designers!

Sarah Lyon

Jun 8, 2022

Literally Every Room (Even the Patio) in This Polish House Is Stunning

Tours

Katarzyna Tabath-Sklorz and her family live in this gorgeous "eclectic, farmhouse, boho" style house.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jun 8, 2022

Here's a Cheap, Fun Way to Make Your Window Treatments a Little Funkier

Garlands aren't just for the holidays!

Sarah Lyon

Jun 7, 2022

This Easy, Rental-Friendly Decorating Idea Can Make a Tiny Bedroom Look Palatial

Instant lightness and brightness for the win!

Caroline Mullen

Jun 7, 2022

These Are The Top 10 Most Popular Bed Styles Right Now

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According to Google.

Arielle Tschinkel

Jun 6, 2022

Before and After: A Small, Dirty Kitchen Gets a Scandi Minimalist Glow Up

Fit for a family and with a stunning circular window!

Danielle Blundell

Jun 4, 2022

Twitter Is Divided Over This "Floating" Staircase

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It’s certainly not for the faint of heart, that’s for sure.

Arielle Tschinkel

Jun 2, 2022

The Ingenious $20 Amazon Find That Acts as a Nightlight Without Sacrificing Plug Space

Say goodnight to stumbling in the dark for good.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Jun 2, 2022

Here’s a Rental-Friendly Way to Fake Fancy Moldings in a White Box Room

It's potentially DIYable!

Sarah Lyon

Jun 2, 2022

This Design Choice Really Takes the Indoor Jungle Theme to a Whole New Level

You've never seen greenery used quite like this.

Savannah West

Jun 1, 2022

This New Brand from Bed Bath & Beyond Has Serena & Lily Vibes On An IKEA Budget

Prices start at just $3!

Danielle Blundell

Jun 1, 2022

A Portland Rental Is a Mix of Danish Pastel and Japanese Minimalism Style

Emily Greene runs Foodie Snitch, an account about the food and design scene in Portland. The rental apartment she shares with her partner, photographer Bryan Daugherty, beats gray and gloomy Portland weather with a mix of Danish pastel and Japanese minimalism styles.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jun 1, 2022

This Artist Designed the Ultimate White Noise Machine

You can combine different sounds for your perfect soundscape.

Olivia Harvey

May 31, 2022

This Is the Cheapest, Cutest End Table Idea for Your Small Space

This idea could cost you little to nothing.

Savannah West

May 25, 2022

TikTok Merged Two Aesthetics Together, Calling It “Grandmaximalist”

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