Dining room with dark blue walls, wooden table, metal chairs with white fur, and a view into a kitchen.
Decor Faux Pas to Fix Before Holiday Guests Arrive
As the season of inviting people to your home to gather during the holidays nears, now might be the right time to do a walk-through of your rooms with a more critical eye. Take your home from good to great by fixing these decor faux pas before the first holiday guest arrives! While knowing that your in-laws are going to be visiting your home this holiday season may have you wishing you could run out and buy new everything, don’t.
Oct 11, 2022
17 Designers Share the Sweet Stories Behind Their Most Treasured Art Pieces
Get inspired to start your own collection here!
Oct 10, 2022
Dimensions to Follow: Proper Furniture Spacing Basics
Have you ever been in a home that just feels right? One where chairs pull out easily from the dining table and conversation can be made without shouting across the living room? Well there are reasons for that, and they probably have a lot to do with the spacing and placement of furniture. Following a few simple guidelines on furniture placement will make a world of difference in the functionality of your home’s layout.
Oct 6, 2022
5 Ways to Arrange Furniture in a Small Bedroom (& 4 Bonus Tips for Making the Most of It!)
Plus four bonus tips for making the most of what you've got.
Oct 6, 2022
How Big Is 500 Square Feet? 10 Real Homes Illustrate What It’s Like.
These actual homes — from lofts, to studio apartments, to houses — will illustrate how big 500 square feet is and what it feels like to live in such a small space.
Oct 6, 2022
A Minneapolis Family House Is So Charming It's Like a Little Cabin in the City
Alexandra Bennett, who was previously the owner of the Minneapolis-based contemporary quilt studio, Louise Gray, hired Victoria Sass, founder of the interiors firm Prospect Refuge Studio, to update their single-family house in Minneapolis.
Oct 4, 2022
3 Designer-Approved Tricks for Decorating with Knickknacks
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There’s an art to arranging trinkets, and these designers have the secret.
Sep 22, 2022
So Long, Popcorn Ceilings: 8 Transformative Overhead Architectural Hacks
So, your rental apartment or newly-built home didn’t come with coffered ceilings or pressed tin tiles? Set your sights above that unsightly popcorn or drop ceilings you’ve been dealt. All eight of these ceiling hacks will lend architectural interest to a boring room—whether you channel intricate European plasterwork or rustic exposed wood beams is entirely up to you. Give the impression of dramatic crown molding with a painted ceiling that extends about a foot down the wall.
Sep 21, 2022
Here's How to Create Division in My Open Plan Apartment, According to Experts
If you’re struggling to separate your open sunroom from the rest of the apartment or living room, here are some tips on how to carve it out.
Sep 21, 2022
What is Peacock Blue? Plus, 8 Decor Ideas For Your Home
If you're searching for something new and a little more exciting, and you're into navy, then a peacock blue shade may be where it's at for you.
Sep 17, 2022
6 Black Ceiling Ideas That Totally Work
Black tends to be a bit of a polarizing color for interiors: we’ve written about black walls, black bathrooms, black bedrooms, and each time the response is either love or hate. But what about… black on the ceiling?When it comes to black ceilings, some may immediately think of a cave, while others see this dark hue above and feel warm and cozy vibes. Regardless of your opinion, we’ve curated a few of our favorite black ceilings that you’re sure to love.
Sep 12, 2022
5 Things I Learned from Taking an Interior Design Class
Plus, one thing it taught me not to do.
Sep 9, 2022
5 South Asian Designers On How Their Heritage Informs Their Style
Bookmark this talent.
Aug 30, 2022
12 Inspiring Tiny House Interiors – How to Decorate a Tiny Home
Tiny houses with tons of ideas you can steal for your space, big or small.
Aug 11, 2022
8 Designers Share Their Coolest Finds From Across the Globe
Here's what to keep your eyes peeled for on your next trip, near or far.
Aug 11, 2022
6 Ways to Get More Out of Your Living Room Layout, Small or Large
According to designers!
Aug 9, 2022
These Are the Colors You Should Incorporate Into Your Home Right Now
According to interior designers.
Jul 17, 2022
Shop Amazon Prime Day Like a Home Decor Pro With These 16 Designer Picks
Starting at just $12 and shipped to your door in two days or less!
Jul 12, 2022
Do Red and Purple Go Together? These 6 Design Ideas Prove They Do!
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.
Jul 11, 2022
What is a Pillow Sham – And How is it Different From a Pillowcase?
The phrase "sham," at least in the context of bedding, has its origins in trickery.
Jul 11, 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.
Jul 5, 2022
6 Things You Don’t Need in Your Living Room
According to designers!
Jun 18, 2022
This is the One Thing You Don't Need in a Bedroom
According to designers!
Jun 8, 2022
5 Secrets to Mixing Wood Tones, From an Interior Design Expert
Here's how to make them all mesh.
Jun 4, 2022
20 Breathtaking Bedrooms That Prove Pastels Aren't Just for Nurseries
Pastel bedrooms are making a major comeback, demonstrating that these cheerful hues are for way more than just the nursery or Easter eggs.
Jun 2, 2022
Learn to Design Like a Pro (for Free!) with Jonathan Adler's Video Series
The 13-video series gives you exclusive access to the designer's famed expertise.
Jun 2, 2022
Rugs in the Kitchen? These Ideas May Change Your Mind
Got a rug you’re digging? The kitchen may not be the first place you’d think of putting it. But trust us – a rug in the kitchen may be just the ticket for pulling together your eating space. And while the kitchen can be a dangerous place for textiles (hello, crumbs, grease, red wine spills!) there are plenty of advantages to having a rug in the kitchen.
May 8, 2022
8 Plants You Didn't Know Were Fake from Small/Cool
There were several fake plants sprinkled around Apartment Therapy's Small/Cool NYC event that look so good, I bet you can't tell just by looking at them! And the best part, these fake-but-real-looking plants can be purchased online, so you can snag a few for your own home.
May 3, 2022
6 Brilliant Small-Space Decorating Tips from Apartment Therapy’s Small/Cool NYC Designer Showcase
Here's how to live large in a small space!
Apr 27, 2022
Here's Why You Might Want to Give This Smart Layout Trick a Try
Even in a small space!
Apr 2, 2022
This Asheville Apartment Has Big Apple Energy
Thanks to a punchy palette and artistic touches.
Mar 27, 2022
This Investment Educator's Brooklyn Rental Is Compact, Colorful, and Cool
Amanda Holden, also known as "Dumpster.Doggy" on Instagram, is an entrepreneur, educator, and the founder of Invested Development. She aims to answer the question: “How do I teach dusty investing topics without making my students want to stick needles into their eyeballs?”
Mar 7, 2022
This Vintage Seller's New Orleans Home Is Filled With Stunning Secondhand Finds
Vintage seller and interior stylist Carly Sioux is the owner and founder of NO ERA Design, specializing in vintage interiors. And her rental house in New Orleans is both her home and studio.
Mar 3, 2022
8 Interior Design Options for Every Budget and Level of Comfort
Starter Packs
From free online offerings to custom consultations.
Mar 3, 2022
8 Black Designers on How They Celebrate Black History in Their Designs
These spaces are love letters to revolutionary creativity and the beauty in Blackness.
Feb 23, 2022
An Interior Designer's Townhome Is a Perfect Example of Eclectic Maximalism
Interior designer Beth Diana Smith considers herself an eclectic maximalist. "I love several design styles so I love to combine them into an eclectic mix. And as a maximalist, I follow a more is more philosophy, however even in maximalism editing is still important."
Feb 21, 2022
This Brooklyn Apartment Masters the Maximal Minimalist Look
It's the perfect happy medium for a young family.
Feb 21, 2022
7 Easy Ways to Give Your Tiny Bedroom a Fresh Look
Interior design experts share their best tips on how to upgrade even the smallest of bedrooms.
Feb 9, 2022
How to Let Travel Inspire Your Home Decor, Even if You Can't Go Far
No travel, no problem — designers weigh in on some surprising local spots for interior inspiration.
Jan 16, 2022
B&A: A Designer's Oakland Rental Gets a Soothing Refresh for the New Year
When interior designer and artist Sophia E. Aguiñaga realized she'd be moving out of her Oakland rental apartment, she took the opportunity to pare down and refresh the home's style. She re-homed almost everything and used minimalism, ease, and traveling light as a style guide.
Jan 4, 2022
12 Designers Share the Best Styling Advice They’ve Ever Heard
Styling — whether you're taking on an entire room, a coffee table, or just a single bookshelf — can feel like a daunting task, especially if you're a beginner. The good news is that if you're feeling stumped by a corner of your home at the moment, you're in luck.
Dec 28, 2021
10 Home Design Trends That Are Leaving in 2022
Some of the most popular looks of the last year may be on their way out in the next.
Dec 27, 2021
A Colorful UK Home Wows With Vibrant Rooms, Including the Hallway
Interior and set designer Amy Exton shares this colorful, vintage-filled home with her dog, Presley.
Nov 19, 2021
A 'Blank Slate' 1830s House Got a Gorgeous Budget-Friendly Makeover
When Julia Drye and her husband moved into their 1830s home, it was a blank slate, flipped by previous owners several years before. And out of necessity, Julia tackled the home's makeover on a budget.
Nov 18, 2021
An Austin Home Layered in Texture and Pattern Masters a Monochromatic Aesthetic
Anastasia Casey, the founder of boutique creative agency IDCO Studio, says her goal for designing spaces is for them to "feel collected and elevated, with each piece telling a story."
Nov 17, 2021
This Brownstone in NYC's Little Caribbean Neighborhood Has a Dreamy Garden
Shelley V. Worrell is the founder of caribBEING and led the initiative to designate the Little Caribbean neighborhood. She shares this beautiful Brownstone home in Brooklyn with her husband, Janluk Stanislas (a filmmaker and a co-founder of caribBEING).
Nov 16, 2021
This Family-Friendly Brooklyn Brownstone Is a Dreamy Textile-Filled Home
Becca Crawford, who works at textiles and decor brand St. Frank, fell for the high ceilings and charming pre-war details of this Brooklyn Brownstone; it's the perfect canvas for her enviable collection of gorgeous textiles.
Nov 15, 2021
A Small Denver Rental Shows How Chic Layering Calming Neutrals Can Be
This cute white stucco house that was built in 1939 with really unique Spanish-style architectural features has been layered with calming neutrals to create a cozy and chic home.
Nov 12, 2021
A Scientist's Small Baltimore Rental Is Full of Color, Creativity, and Coziness
Ph.D. candidate and creative entrepreneur Taylor Evans and her partner have incorporated color and pattern into their small rental apartment. "It feels playful, yet sophisticated, and I think it reflects our personalities," she writes.  
Nov 10, 2021
A 400-Square-Foot Brooklyn Apartment Balances Style & Function in a Small Space
Video House Tour
The wall-to-wall exposed brick is the star of this small home, and Fredd has filled the rest of the space with books, plants, and music.
Nov 9, 2021
This Family's 184-Year-Old House Is Rustic Modern Colonial Farmhouse Perfection
Sade and William's house was built in 1837 and had been well maintained when they bought it three years ago; they've added their personality through a little cosmetic work, including paint and refinishing the floors.
Nov 8, 2021
B&A: A Family's Shabby Brownstone Skips a Fancy Reno for a Fast, Potent Refresh
With plans for a larger gut reno in the future, Katrina and her family to still wanted to make their old, shabby home look good for them NOW. Using smaller, high-impact but low-budget ideas helped transform the space from blah to “I really want to hang out here."
Nov 5, 2021
A Cozy Canadian Bungalow Is Marvelously Modern, Rustic, Minimalist, and Moody
This bungalow required a complete gut job, and aspiring designer Rita Melkonian designed the new floor plan from scratch to fit her family perfectly.
Nov 3, 2021
A Knitwear Designer's Albuquerque Home Is a Mix of Scandinavian and Navajo Style
Navajo/Diné knitwear designer Jennifer Berg founded Native Knitter, and she designs and sells knitting patterns from her beautiful house in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which she shares with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a tortoise.
Nov 2, 2021
A Mother-Daughter Duo's Rental Is a Creative, Cool Maximalist Mix on a Budget
Liz S. and her daughter Olivia share this Pittsburgh rental apartment that's filled with a beautiful yet budget mix of decor from thrift stores and Facebook Marketplace, along with a few splurges like Panton chairs.
Nov 1, 2021
This Small East Texas Cottage's Style Is Called 'Deconstructed Southern Modern'
Sam Melton is a seller of vintage furniture and his renovated home was originally built for his great-grandparents in the 1960s.
Oct 26, 2021
See Why a Room in This Ohio House Is Described as 'Beetlejuice Goes to Florida'
Musician and art collector Brad Walsh lives in a snowy part of Ohio, so he says he likes to "propagate a perpetual spring indoors."
Oct 26, 2021
A Sunny Denver Apartment Charms With Stained Glass, Pink Tile, and 48 Plants
As soon as photographer Colleen O’Toole saw this rental apartment's gorgeous stained glass, clawfoot tub, and original hardwood floors, she fell in love with the place!
Oct 14, 2021
This Gorgeous Norwegian Apartment Is Soothing Scandinavian Style Embodied
Originally from Taiwan, Kathy Hao-Hsuan Chang, moved to Norway 3.5 years ago, and fell in love with Scandinavian style design. "It is minimalistic, but still with very beautiful things to look at."
Oct 12, 2021
This Actor's NYC Apartment Is Dripping With Drama, Dark Colors & Other Delights
Actor Charles Busch believes a home is a visual autobiography. And his NYC apartment's style is best summed up as: 19th century Parisian bordello mixed with the Golden Age Hollywood.
Oct 7, 2021
A Tropical Plant Collector's Atlanta Loft Is a Love Letter to Post Modernism
There's an Op Art entryway. A Memphis Milano bathroom. Tons of rare tropical plants. And much of the design was DIYed on a budget!
Sep 30, 2021
A Compact San Francisco Condo Shows How to Optimize Space Beautifully
Laura is a pro at designing and optimizing small spaces, and lives in this condo located in a 1909 Victorian building. And a clever dog crate camouflaging idea is just ONE of the great ideas you'll find in her home.
Sep 29, 2021
This House's Dripping With So Much History, It's Like Stepping Back in Time
This building has all the authentic features of a traditional Georgian house: huge windows, tiny rooms, wooden floors, and fireplaces in all rooms.
Sep 24, 2021
This House in Joshua Tree Is a Mid-Century Desert Oasis
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This home's white, teal, and orange color palette mirrors the nature surrounding it.
Sep 22, 2021
5 Home Staging Secrets That Translate into Stylish, Real-Life Decorating Ideas
According to a home design and staging expert!
Sep 18, 2021
B&A: An Old Barn Was Transformed into a Gorgeous Studio Apartment & Art Studio
Lizzie Gill, a mixed media artist, and her husband remodeled this 1990s-era, run-down barn. It's now their full-time home, a studio apartment and art studio.
Sep 17, 2021
This Cool LA Condo Achieves a High-End Look on a Secondhand Budget
Because Natalie Wong's condo in Los Angeles' Koreatown neighborhood was built in the 1930s, her interiors were heavily inspired by the Hollywood Regency era.
Sep 15, 2021
3 Latinx Designers on Their Work and the State of Diversity in Design
Plus, their hopes for the future.
Sep 15, 2021
Here’s How to Make Your Accent Wall Feel Fresh if You’re Ready for a Change
Tired of staring at your single, blue-painted wall? We have some ideas for you.
Sep 8, 2021