Ideas Inspiration

5 Stylish Ways to Display Your Beauty Products and Toiletries

Stylishly and affordably organize your collection for good.

Sarah Lyon

Jun 30, 2021

The Best Place to Store Your Books Might Actually Be Your Fireplace

Non-functioning fireplaces are an ideal — and popular — place to store books.

Madeline Diamond

Jun 28, 2021

This Is How to Pull Off the Nautical Decor Trend You've Been Seeing

Beachy and coastal but make it subtle!

Danielle Blundell

Jun 22, 2021

9 Alluring Dark Bottom Pools That Are Just a Step More Special Than Light Blue

If you’ve ever seen a dark bottom pool, you know how alluring they can be. They’re just a step more special than the average light blue.With their floor and sides plastered or tiled in black or navy, these pools are warmed more easily by the sun, but also can appear cooler and deeper. Their surfaces reflect the nearby landscape for a moody vibe and they’re a beautiful contrast against lighter surroundings.

Carolin Lehmann

Jun 8, 2021

4 Design Rules to Live By When Decorating Your Bedroom

To help make your personal quarters look its best, we asked two designers to share their biggest dos and don'ts for the boudoir.

Kelsey Mulvey

Jun 4, 2021

101 Ways to Add Color to Your Home

Live in technicolor!

Sarah Lyon

Jun 3, 2021

If You're Not Using a Barrister Bookcase, You're Missing Out

They're not just for books!

Wendy Rose Gould

Jun 3, 2021

This Not-So-Subtle Middle Finger Figurine Is the Best Purchase I've Made Lately

And it's from Amazon!

Joey Skladany

May 30, 2021

Elevated Eating: 33 Kitchen Island Breakfast Bar Ideas

The breakfast bar may have started out as just a place to scarf your morning cereal, but as anyone who’s ever been in a home with one can attest, if there’s a kitchen island with seating, that’s where everyone will be hanging out, guaranteed. They’re great for people who love to cook too.

Tess Wilson

May 26, 2021

11 Genius Plant Styling Tips from Apartment Therapy House Tours

This assortment of house tours is filled with greenery and can provide you with a jolt or two of decorating inspiration.

Megan O'Brien

May 24, 2021

Christina Hendricks’ Living Room Is a Patterned-Filled, Maximalist Dream

The unique style is everything you would expect from the “Good Girls” star.

Emma Kershaw

May 21, 2021

Small Space Decorating Tips, According to Designers

Decorating a small spaces comes with a big challenges.

Caroline Biggs

May 19, 2021

8 Ways to Get the Most Out of a Virtual Interior Design Session

Here's how to stretch your dollar when you hire a virtual pro to help you spruce up your space.

Alyssa Longobucco

May 19, 2021

Before and After: An IKEA Console Gets a Glam Glow Up for Just $75

And no tools were necessary!

Sarah Lyon

May 15, 2021

10 Smart Tips for Small-Space Furniture, According to An Expert

I have lived in small-ish spaces all of my adult life (thanks New York City!), and I literally wrote a book about small-space living. Here's what I've learned about shopping for furniture for tiny footprints.

Laura Fenton

May 14, 2021

I'm Secretly Obsessed With This Cozy Bedroom Trend

STYLE

Sweet dreams are made of these...

Kelsey Mulvey

May 10, 2021

5 Unexpected Places to Add a Plant to Your Home, According to Experts

To help you incorporate plant life into every inch of your home, we asked four interior plant designers for the unusual places they like to add some greens.

Megan O'Brien

May 10, 2021

This DIY Art Hack Is Modern, Chic, and Ridiculously Cheap

Lookout, Picasso! We're making a masterpiece on a budget.

Savannah West

May 3, 2021

10 Furniture Items You Should Consider Buying Secondhand

According to designers, old is often > new.

Caroline Biggs

Apr 29, 2021

Sarah Sherman Samuel Just Designed the Most Amazing Kids' Room

Using pieces from the West Elm kids' collection that look SO good, you'll want to take note for your own home, even if you don't have little ones.

Blair Donovan

Apr 28, 2021

These Are the Biggest Mistakes People Make When Buying a Rug

STYLE

Here's what you need to know before you add a rug to your cart.

Kelsey Mulvey

Apr 27, 2021

Here's a Unique and Affordable Way to Switch Up Your Backsplash

This kitchen has a renter-friendly — and budget friendly! — alternative to a tile backsplash!

Savannah West

Apr 27, 2021

5 Ways to Make Big Plants Work in Your Small Space

Just because you live in a smaller home or apartment doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice having large houseplants.

Molly Williams

Apr 22, 2021

The 10 Best Cozy Essentials to Hibernate With This Winter

Starting at just $24!

Alyssa Longobucco

Apr 24, 2021

Is Renting the New Buying When It Comes to Furniture?

This NYC influencer's colorful living room just might change your answer!

Danielle Blundell

Apr 21, 2021

Here's How Vintage Bistro Chairs Became the MVPs of My Tiny Apartment

From placeholders to permanent fixture!

Taylor Tobin

Apr 20, 2021

12 Surprising Rattan Accents to Add a Bit of Boho to Any Space

Shopping

Get that breezy vibe with stylish pieces that won't take up much space — or break the bank.

Celia Shatzman

Apr 20, 2021

Sarah Sherman Samuel's New Project Will Make You Want Tons of Cabinets

And Arabescato marble, too!

Danielle Blundell

Apr 20, 2021

My Living Room's Layout Isn't Centered Around My TV... But I Love It

STYLE

This unconventional design decision delivers.

Kelsey Mulvey

Apr 17, 2021

Need a New Mirror? This Surprising Store Has 500+ Luxe-Looking Picks

And we picked out the best ones under $300.

Blair Donovan

Apr 16, 2021

This Is the One Decorating Swap in Your Home for the Spring

Hint: It's on your walls!

Alyssa Longobucco

Apr 16, 2021

These Are the 9 Pieces You Need From West Elm's New Summer Line

Botanical pillows! Outdoor seating! Cane mirrors! The gang's all here.

Blair Donovan

Apr 15, 2021

9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Could Repurpose

From console tables transformed into bathroom sink cabinets to blanket boxes turned into side tables and more!

Caroline Biggs

Apr 14, 2021

This Is The Most Unique, Sustainable Pantry You've Ever Seen

If you have blank wall space and like to upcycle, you can have a vintage, one-of-a-kind pantry.

Savannah West

Apr 13, 2021

7 Spring and Summer Home Trends You Need to Know Now

According to designers!

Alyssa Longobucco

Apr 13, 2021

6 Game-Changing Upgrades Designers Make to Homes for $100 or Less

STYLE

These ideas are equal parts cheap and chic.

Kelsey Mulvey

Apr 10, 2021

This $60 Amazon Find Solved One of My Biggest Bedroom Annoyances

STYLE

Netflix and chilling has gotten a lot easier.

Kelsey Mulvey

Apr 10, 2021

10 Stylish CB2 Items Under $100 That'll Make Your Space Look More Luxe

From cute coffee mugs to outdoor accents!

Sarah Lyon

Apr 9, 2021

Yes, You Can Have a Dream Kitchen Island With These 9 Small, Smart Designs

Even in a tiny cook space!

Sarah Baird

Apr 9, 2021

This Is the One Easy, Sustainable Swap You Can Make at Home

According to interior designers!

Caroline Biggs

Apr 7, 2021

6 Ways to Breathe Life Into an All-White Kitchen, According to Experts

STYLE

These design ideas are *chef's kiss.*

Kelsey Mulvey

Apr 6, 2021

This Home Is Packed With Colorful & Clever Renter-Friendly Decor Hacks

Stuck with beige walls she isn't allowed to paint, Amara has injected color into her rental home without damaging the walls using creative and clever renter-friendly decor hacks in nearly every room. The result is a sanctuary of saturated hues!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Apr 6, 2021

If You Like Stuff, then This New Trend Is Perfect for You

But it might be Marie Kondo's nightmare!

Alyssa Longobucco

Apr 6, 2021

Here's Why I Love Decorating with Seashells Even If It's Controversial

Four super stylish ways to showcase shells in your home ahead!

Joey Skladany

Apr 5, 2021

West Elm Is Launching a New Kid’s Collection

And it’s sophisticated enough for adults!

Danielle Blundell

Apr 5, 2021

10 Unexpected Items to Decorate With, According to Design Experts

Starting at $0!

Sarah Lyon

Apr 4, 2021

This Is the Inexpensive Decor Item That Has Become the MVP of My Home

I didn't even buy the first one!

Alyssa Longobucco

Mar 31, 2021

The Best 8 Entry Tables for Small Spaces Under $300

Starting at $99!

Sarah Lyon

Apr 2, 2021

If You Can't Wait to Travel, Then This Artsy IKEA Hack Is for You

All you need is a few maps and some glue!

Savannah West

Apr 2, 2021

This Celeb-Approved Artwork Is the Key to an Eclectic Gallery Wall

STYLE

And it can be bought on the cheap, too!

Sarah Everett

Mar 31, 2021

7 Ways to Completely Rethink Your Window Sills

It's time to rethink this narrow, but mighty, spot.

Melissa Epifano

Mar 28, 2021

I Added a Disco Ball to My Bathroom and Kitchen

It’s made me so happy — and could lift your spirits, too!

Madeline Diamond

Mar 26, 2021

Before & After: A Boring White Cook Space Gets a Sophisticated Glow-Up

More than a few small space ideas from Instagram's most famous kitchen designers ahead!

Danielle Blundell

Mar 25, 2021

How to Renovate Your Home Without Losing Its History

These design tips can withstand the test of time and make your space feel fresh.

Kelsey Mulvey

Mar 25, 2021

These 6 Smart Paint Ideas Are 2021's Answer to the DIY Painted Arch

They're just as high-impact and almost as easy, too!

Kelsey Mulvey

Mar 23, 2021

I Really Love My Closed-Plan Kitchen; Here's Why

Sorry, HGTV, but l'm keeping my cook space's walls and doors.

Deborah Baldwin

Mar 24, 2021

This Garage Staple Might Be the Most Stylish Way to Display Plants

Sure, you can hang your plants from hooks, but why not level up with a ceiling ladder display?

Savannah West

Mar 22, 2021

Serious Question: How are We Supposed to Find Design Inspo These Days?

The pros weigh in.

Kelsey Mulvey

Mar 21, 2021

6 Reasons to Go Bold with Color at Home

And how you can conquer your fear of color, too!

Daniela Araya

Mar 20, 2021

This Is the Cheapest and Cheeriest Backyard Item You Can Buy

And it will bring you more joy than you might think!

Sarah Baird

Mar 19, 2021

20 Smart, Simple Ways to Put a Little Spring in Your Home’s Step

Welcome warmer weather and longer days with a few small changes in your space.

Sarah Lyon

Mar 18, 2021

The 9 Best Living Room Lights on Amazon for Under $100

According to interior designers!

Caroline Biggs

Mar 17, 2021

These 7 Pieces Help You Save Your Keepsakes Without the Clutter

Stylishly deal with the items you don’t know — or want — to get rid of.

Alyssa Longobucco

Mar 16, 2021

Article's New Outdoor Collection Has Something for Every Design Style

Chairs, sofas, tables, lanterns, and more. And yes, theres's rattan!

Danielle Blundell

Mar 16, 2021

8 Things No One Tells You Before Becoming a Parent of 100+ Plants

In my ongoing role as plant mom of @cubehousejungle (with 100+ plants), I’ve learned a lot through hands-on experience, with much of it being trial and error. Here are several plant care tips I discovered along the way that I wish I had known earlier on.

Trinity Shi

Mar 12, 2021

This Controversial Early 2000s Hue Is Back, & It'll Warm Up Your Home

Style

Here's why chocolate brown is worth trying.

Anna Kocharian

Mar 13, 2021

The Art of Building an Art Collection With Alex Bass of Salon 21

Even if you have no money or no idea where to start, we've got you!

Danielle Blundell

Mar 13, 2021

If You Like Temporary Wallpaper, You’ll Love This New Collection