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This Colorful Boston Kitchen Revamp is Filled with Clever Storage Nooks
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A little bit of color goes a long way in this gut renovated Beacon Hill kitchen by designer Liz Caan.
Caroline Biggs
Dec 19, 2019
8 Trends on Amazon That Look More Expensive Than They Really Are
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As the Everything Store, Amazon sells virtually everything imaginable—including the latest trends on the cheap.
Danielle Blundell
Dec 19, 2019
Make the Most Out of Your Space With These Genius Living Room Layouts
Seven smart ways to turn one space into two.
Caroline Biggs
Dec 19, 2019
Finally, the Best Decorating Ideas for Your Studio Apartment
Turns out, your small space can be pretty AND practical.
Sarah Lyon
Dec 18, 2019
5 Classic Design Rules to Absolutely Never Break
We're all about breaking the rules for the sake of putting your own touch on a space, but these five design credos are non-negotiable.
Jessica Isaac
Dec 17, 2019
Master the 5-Minute Refresh: 5 Free Things to Do to Make Any Room Look Nicer
Five free things you can do to make any room look nicer.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 4, 2019
The Surprising Way Designers Are Making Bathtubs Stylish Without Spending a Ton
Hint: It has to do with tile!
Marlen Komar
Dec 4, 2019
Have a Very Hyggelig Holiday: 65 Scandinavian Decorating Ideas
If your love for all things Scandi is still going strong, these ideas are for you!
Tess Wilson
Dec 3, 2019
5 Smart Ways to Update Your Living Room—for Free
Yes, it *is* possible.
Sarah Lyon
Nov 20, 2019
10 Beautiful Bathrooms You Might Want to Copy For Your Own Home
Take your bathroom from drab to fab with these standout ideas.
Sarah Lyon
Oct 30, 2019
10 Tips that'll Help Fix a Room Where Nothing Quite Goes Together
Have decor that doesn't go? Don't worry, we're here to help.
Marlen Komar
Oct 29, 2019
19 Reasons It's Time to Finally Ditch Your Boring White Bedroom Walls
Ditch white walls in favor of one of these cheery options.
Sarah Lyon
Oct 29, 2019
3 Living Room Trends That Are Slowly Disappearing From Our Homes
Thank u, next.
Ann Loynd Burton
Oct 24, 2019
You're Spending too Much Money on These Home Decor Items
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Plus, the one items that's actually worth the splurge.
Sarah Lyon
Oct 22, 2019
4 Easy Ways to Instantly Refresh Your Home for Fall
Thes four tips are like the interior design equivalent to your PSL.
Ann Loynd Burton
Oct 21, 2019
You're 4 Steps Away From the Breakfast Nook of Your Dreams
Give your cozy corner some flair with these easy tips.
Sarah Lyon
Oct 20, 2019
How Miranda Priestly, Carrie Bradshaw, and More Would Decorate Their Homes
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We’re dreaming up how four classic characters — Miranda Priestly, Carrie Bradshaw, Edna Mode, and Mugatu — would design their spaces today.
Kelsey Mulvey
Oct 15, 2019
The Best Storage Items from IKEA, According to Interior Designers
The pros weigh in.
Kelsey Mulvey
Oct 9, 2019
6 Ways to Salvage a Living Room if Your Furniture Doesn't Go Together
As these interior designers prove, opposites *can* attract.
Marlen Komar
Oct 6, 2019
6 Reasons to Add a Colorful Couch to Your Living Room
We're taking you through the rainbow with six delightful sofas.
Sarah Lyon
Oct 5, 2019
10 Top Decorating Lessons, According to Interior Designers
We're giving you a crash course in interior design excellence.
Caroline Biggs
Oct 4, 2019
8 Design Trends That Will Rule the Rest of 2019
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Take your space to the next level with these design trends.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 24, 2019
The Psychedelic Story Behind Lava Lamps
Turns out, this iconic fixture had surprisingly sophisticated roots.
Marlen Komar
Sep 23, 2019
One Couple Turned Their Chicago Living Room Into a Multi-Functional Marvel
Why have a room serve only one purpose when it can have a few?
Caroline Biggs
Sep 22, 2019
4 Simple Ways to Create Frank Lloyd Wright-Like Detail in Your Home
His distinctive mid-century style is surprisingly easy to re-create.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 19, 2019
Inside the Ridiculously Royal History of the Canopy Bed
We did some digging—and these beds are fit for nobility.
Marlen Komar
Sep 14, 2019
The European Bedding Quirk That's Solving One of My Biggest Sleeping Problems
This simple alternative is all the rage in Europe—and is soon to hit your bedroom.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 13, 2019
The Rug Pattern That Can Work Pretty Much Anywhere (And 10 Rooms That Prove It)
No need to fret or sweat over which kind of rug to get to add a little spice to your ____ room. Go with this bold choice—it's surprisingly classic and these rooms prove it.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 11, 2019
Seriously, What's the Difference Between Cane, Wicker, and Rattan?
There's something about this woven furniture and accessories that makes any room feel like it's summer year-round.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 9, 2019
30 Home Hacks Everyone Should Know by 30
Psst... you can pick up great design tips at any age.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 8, 2019
5 Genius Hacks to Fake Your Way to a Brighter Room
We're shining a light on this dreary design dilemma.
Sarah Lyon
Sep 8, 2019
9 of the Most Gorgeous Entryways We’ve Ever Seen
These nine homes don't just have good-looking entryways, they have one-of-a-kind spaces that match their home's personality perfectly.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 6, 2019
4 Super Simple Ways to Fake an Open-Concept Layout
Don't worry, there's life after the open-concept floor plan.
Sarah Lyon
Sep 5, 2019
5 Genius Decorating Tips, According to Art Teachers
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Get into the back-to-school spirit by hitting the refresh button on your home.
Ann Loynd Burton
Aug 22, 2019
Beyond the Pale: The Grown Up Way to Do Blue & Pink
Pantone's choice of Serenity and Rose Quartz as co-colors of the year in 2016 did a lot to rescue this pairing from the nursery, but this post is not about sweet, pastel shades.
Nancy Mitchell
Aug 21, 2019
6 Beautiful Bedroom Trends That Will Take Over 2019
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Ready to hit the refresh button on your bedroom? These trends will look good well into the New Year.
Kelsey Mulvey
Aug 16, 2019
Three Things to Splurge On for Your Living Room, And Two Things You Can Save On
They say that money can't buy you love but sometimes, it can buy some great living room style.
Kelsey Mulvey
Aug 13, 2019
Get The Look: Iron Man/Tony Stark’s Man Cave
You may have drooled along with us at Tony Stark’s dream garage and workshop. Turns out some of the tech is actually quite achievable. Unfortunately we don’t mean the fantastical suit of armor, fanciful interactive 3D user interface, the sports cars, or the kickass space. But there’s plenty of daily tech in use that is quite attainable. Come check out Iron Man’s man cave!Tony Stark’s workspace is a man’s dream realized for the movies.
Jason Yang
Aug 10, 2019
4 Major Style Lessons I Learned from Amsterdam
How to bring the Dutch spirit into your design routine.
Samantha Leal
Aug 9, 2019
Meet the Cloffice: 8 Offices that Store Clothes, Too
Never underestimate the power of a well-accessorized home office.
Sarah Lyon
Aug 5, 2019
Our 35 Best Gray Living Room Ideas of All Time
From dove to charcoal and everything in between, these are the best gray paint colors for your living room.
Caroline Biggs
Aug 5, 2019
What is Sage Green? Everything You Need to Know About the Trending Color
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Thanks to this soothing shade, it's pretty easy being green.
Caroline Biggs
Jul 28, 2019
These Fabulous Fringe Accessories Look Luxe, but They’re All Under $100
They're trendy, pretty, and relatively affordable.
Karen Marsala
Jul 25, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About Chic Marble Accessories
Love marble as much as we do? These accessories are an easy way to bring a sleek edge to your space.
Karen Marsala
Jul 19, 2019
10 Paint Mistakes Designers are Tired of You Making
Get your space back on track with these helpful tips.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 19, 2019
10 Easy (But Cool) Ways to Style Your Dining Table, According to Designers
You don't need to have a dinner party to create a gorgeous tablescape.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 18, 2019
7 Ways to Fake High Ceilings In Your Home That Might Even Fool You
You can't always get what you want, but you can use your design chops to hack your way to your dream house.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 18, 2019
40 Black Rooms That Make You Want to Go to the Dark Side
Goodbye, neutrals. Hello, bold, beautiful black rooms.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 17, 2019
7 Beautiful Ways to Decorate Your Bathroom Walls
Want to zhuzh up your bathroom walls, but don't know where to start? Let these rooms give you design inspiration.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 16, 2019
Interior Designers are Already Over These Big 2019 Trends
Trends come and go—and these four fads have already had their 15 minutes of design fame.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 15, 2019
Forget Rainbow-Colored Shelves: 7 Ways to Display Your Books
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If color-coded shelves feel played out, feast your eyes on these stunning alternatives.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 14, 2019
Here's Proof That Wall-to-Wall Carpets are Wonderful
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Believe it or not, wall-to-wall carpets aren't as awful as they're cracked up to be. Style your carpet to perfection with these savvy tips.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 13, 2019
Add Tons of Personality to Your Home with Oil Portraits
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Give the classic art style a modern twist with these tips.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 12, 2019
It's Official: Disco Balls are Making a Comeback
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Put the spotlight on your space with these illuminating tips.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 11, 2019
How to Style a Rug in Your Kitchen
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The kitchen rug trend isn't going anywhere anytime soon, so here's how to incorporate it into your space.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 11, 2019
8 Bright Ways to Use String Lights in Your Home
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Let your home shine bright with these smart design tips.
Caroline Biggs
Jul 10, 2019
Why This Rug is Still So Popular on Pinterest
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Plus, five fresh ways to bring this viral design trend to your home.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jul 10, 2019
10 Genius Plant Decor Ideas to Refresh Your Space
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Want to take your plant parent status to the next level? Check out these modern ways to decorate with your greens.
Caroline Biggs
Jul 9, 2019
13 Super Secret Stair Storage Ideas
Underneath the stairs lies a great abyss known as unused space in most homes. Check out this list of 13 inspirational ideas to kick-start how to use your stairs, steps, and angles to your best small space advantage!In no particular order, here are our favorite 13 ways to efficiently use your staircase space: Stair Drawers: When you think about it, directly underneath your steps are layers of unused space. So why not add functionality to those common rectangles by transforming them into drawers?
Tiffany Finley
Jul 1, 2019
33 Best Small Space Design Tips
A few months ago, we asked you to share your fave small space design tips and there were some great ideas! We loved your suggestions and enthusiasm and definitely picked up some fab tips for our own small space. After the jump, check out the compiled list and pick up a tip or two.4 Tips For Making a Small Office Feel Big 1) If you have a small space use small pieces that fit the scale of the apartment. Your space will feel bigger.2) Keep it clean!3) Get rid of the clutter.
Rebecca Orlov
Jun 8, 2019
100 DIY Ideas for the 3-Day Weekend
It’s the start of the first three day weekend of the summer, so in keeping with (and expanding upon!) recent Apartment Therapy tradition, we put together a big list of DIY projects to consider for the days ahead. From crafting to cleaning, renovating to relaxing, there is an idea here for everyone – 100 to be exact! Join Us on Pinterest:Apartment Therapy Learn to make your pics prettier: How To Instantly Improve Your Photos Give your dining chairs a new (tufted!
Janel Laban
Jun 5, 2019
The Catalogs We Actually LOVE to Flip Through
While some decor catalogs might seem like mail clutter, truth be told, many are still a ripe source of inspiration—if you know which ones to look for. Filled with beautifully styled rooms and up-and-coming design trends, these catalogs are actually worth a look, unlike much of what hits our mailboxes. To prove our point, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite store catalogs for your consideration.
Caroline Biggs
Jun 5, 2019
#2: ELVARLI Storage System
IKEA says: Whether for a walk-in wardrobe, hallway solution or a business, ELVARLI storage system provides open storage that’s easy to get just right, while looking nice. ELVARLI storage system is the result of some innovative development at IKEA to create flexible, beautiful and lightweight storage. ELVARLI storage system is elegantly designed with attention to small details like seamless joints and invisible fittings.
Dabney Frake
Jun 5, 2019
#9: BARKABODA Wood Countertop
IKEA’s description: The herringbone pattern has a beautifully pleasing geometry to the eye. In BARKABODA countertop the pattern in dark brown wood adds true elegance to the kitchen. The countertop is made durable with a layer of solid wood that covers a particleboard core. This technique not only gives a genuine expression of solid wood, but is a good environmental choice as it’s resource-efficient.
Dabney Frake
Jun 5, 2019
Rooms In Bloom: 14 Fabulous Floral Arrangements from Our House Tours
Fresh flowers are one of life’s ultimate indulgences: they’re beautiful, they’re fabulous, they’re gone before you know it. Here are 14 gorgeous, ephemeral arrangements from our House Tours and a discussion of just what makes them work so well— besides their own gorgeousness, of course… Danielle’s Charming, Classic Chicago Walk-Up: Ranunculus Ah, the sweetest little cabbages of the floral world.
Tess Wilson
May 19, 2019
Before & After: Black and White Stripe Linoleum Floor
Attention, all you renters out there: this is an easy, affordable, and ultra-stylish way to upgrade your dingy rental floors. We have been meaning to do something like this ourselves for quite some time, and seeing this project by Orlando Soria on Design*Sponge totally got us all jazzed up to copy her.
Cambria Bold
May 8, 2019
How to Make Your Own Liquid Laundry Soap
Dr. Bronner’s Pure Castile Soap claims 18 cleaning uses in one bottle. One of those is laundry soap. Want to know how to make your own using only a cup of Dr. Bronner’s per 64 loads? Check it out: This laundry soap doesn’t create suds, but it doesn’t need to in order to get your laundry clean. 1 cup Dr. Bronner’s pure castile liquid soap1 cup baking soda2 cups water1/3 cup salt Warm the water and mix with salt and baking soda until dissolved.
Regina Yunghans
May 7, 2019
Creative New Uses for Plant Stands
As someone who has a tough time keeping indoor plants alive, I knew I would never use my antique plant stand for its intended purpose. Instead, it is used to hold an iron kettle (Image 10). Occasionally I shove some cut flowers in the kettle but that’s about as green as my plant stand gets. It seems I am not the only one who has found alternative uses for plant stands.
Catrin Morris
May 6, 2019
Before & After: Boy’s Bedroom Redo
Michele’s son had outgrown his room’s decor, and everyone was sick of the orange, purple and red color scheme. It took a couple of weeks to re-do it completely, using a lot of what they already owned, plus adding a few new things to the mix. The goal was to keep it affordable and simple.This room might win the award for the most handmade things in one space.
Dabney Frake
May 5, 2019
Before & After: A Moroccan Pattern Stenciled Bathroom
This relatively plain bathroom got a major face lift with something that looks as good as wallpaper, but is actually impeccably painted, DIYed stencil handiwork. While that has a huge impact on the space, there are a few other east improvements that A Pumpkin and a Princess implemented that helped transform the room — can you spot them?Crystal from A Pumpkin and a Priness set out to makeover her guest bathroom, all on her own.
Rachel Wray Thompson
May 5, 2019
Before & After: Kids’ Bathroom Gets Board & Batten Treatment
This bathroom isn’t terribly awful — but it isn’t terribly interesting, either. Come see what some new lighting, a framed-out mirror, and some board and batten walls can do for a rather ho-hum bathroom.Jenny from Project Maddox was determined to tackle her kids’ bathroom and make it just a little less “just moved in” and give it a more custom look.
Sarah Dobbins
May 5, 2019
Before & After: Coffee Table Turned Tufted Ottoman
Brooke, from the home décor blog Inside-Out Design, started with this run-of-the-mill old coffee table, and with some ingenuity and a lot of handiwork, she and her husband transformed it into a one-of-a-kind hand-tufted ottoman.Brooke used West Elm’s Ikat Print by the Yard fabric as inspiration for completely transforming the coffee table.
Rachel Wray Thompson
May 5, 2019