Interior Design

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20 Easy Ways to Get the Breezy Boho Kitchen of Your Dreams
Bohemian style kitchens are beautiful, casual, and incredibly easy to achieve, thanks to the ideas and inspiration from these dreamy rooms!
Adrienne Breaux
May 15, 2020
The Sofa Trend Slowly Taking Over Instagram
It's making us totally rethink leather.
Danielle Blundell
May 12, 2020
The Smartest Ways to Carve Out a Home Office in a Small Space
In order to make it happen, you just have to get creative and try carving out a workspace in one of these clever ways.
Danielle Blundell
May 3, 2020
A Rental's Clever IKEA Hacks and Decor Are How You Distract from Beige Carpeting
There are SO many good storage and IKEA hack ideas in this rental apartment!
Jessica Isaac
Apr 27, 2020
A Stunning French Home Takes Its Gorgeous Color Palette from Nature
The colors are inspired by the contrast between the white snow and the black earth in the winter, and the unbelievable sunset turning the lake and sky orange, yellow, and red…
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 22, 2020
14 Home Trends You Won’t Regret in 5 Years, According to Designers
Timeless and trendy can go together!
Zoë Roscoe
Apr 25, 2020
Laken’s Dorm Room Redo: Before & After Reveal
Laken, the college freshman we introduced you to last week, is all moved in and set up, and ready to start classes this week. She took her college blah dorm and turned it into something personal and comfortable. Want to see what she did with her space? Let’s break it down, and see what Laken did to make it work: 1. Configured her furniture, i.e. raised the bed, to allow for more storage. As a result, the dresser, some storage bins and a hamper fit nicely underneath and stay out of sight.
Dabney Frake
Apr 14, 2020
Why Purple Is the Most Underrated Color for Interiors (& What Shades to Pair It With)
Not long ago, we proclaimed that blue was the most popular color for the home. But if we had to take a guess as to what might be the most underrated?
Arlyn Hernandez
Apr 5, 2020
How to Make Mismatched Decor Feel Cohesive
Just because you're decorating with hand-me-downs, doesn't mean your place has to look like a hodgepodge of random castoffs.
Danielle Blundell
Mar 31, 2020
7 Paint Colors That Scream “Modern Farmhouse”
It’s 2019, and yet, “modern farmhouse” style is still crushing it. These colors will help you bring the style home.
Danielle Blundell
Mar 31, 2020
This NYC Apartment Has a Delightfully Bold Dining Banquette
The reflective qualities make a small space feel much brighter and larger!
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 30, 2020
Just Some of the Interior Design Inspiration We’ve Gotten From Seeing Inside Celebrities’ Homes Lately
We're taking note of the decor behind them.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 30, 2020
Meet Elsie de Wolfe: America’s First Female Decorator and a Pre-Instagram Influencer
Move over, Dorothy Draper!
Marlen Komar
Mar 24, 2020
Before &amp After: A Mid-C Modern Bathroom
Designer Gina De Pasquale renovated this Las Vegas residence that needed a little updating throughout. Her work is most impressive in the bathroom where she did a great a job of mixing high and low pieces, all while staying true to the mid-century aesthetic.
Rachel Wray Thompson
Mar 12, 2020
The 7 Best Tips for a Home With a Tiny (Or Nonexistent) Entryway
Do you have a small, dedicated room that you enter into from your front door, that pleasantly greets guests, that houses all the things you need for the day? Yeah me neither. What I do have is a front door that deposits me and my guests directly into my living room and a list of every day items that continually threaten to take over the entire home.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 11, 2020
Small Spaces with Wonderful Wallpaper
When it comes to design, sometimes you just have to go bold, and small spaces are perfect for giving your imagination free rein. Constraint breeds creativity, and corners, ceilings, closets, nooks, and crannies can all be converted easily into luxurious, dream-like spaces with a bit of verve and paper. Top Row: 1. Patterned hallway in Anna Spiro paper from Adore Home Blog. 2. Wallpapered ceiling in reading area from Caldwell Flake via House of Turquoise. 3.
Carolyn Purnell
Mar 11, 2020
Design Solutions: Incorporating Vintage Elements With a More Modern Style
While I absolutely covet many of the elements featured here, I understand that everyone’s taste is a little different, and some people might not choose green tile or wood paneling or shag carpets if they had the choice. But whether you’re renting or buying, and whether you love them or hate them, here are some ideas for making vintage features work with your modern style.
Tess Wilson
Mar 11, 2020
Splash-Of-Color Roundup: 14 Accent Walls (And 1 Accent Ceiling!)
Painting an entire room teal or mustard or charcoal can seem like a lot: a lot of color, a lot of work, a lot of paint, and a lot of repainting if you hate it. But just one wall? One wall is totally manageable. Bold accent walls are perfect for those of us who love color- just not too much color. Here are some of our favorite examples from Apartment Therapy’s House Tours. FIRST ROW: 1. Kristen and Mike’s Mid-Century Oasis 2. A Bright Beautiful Bungalow From An Ohio Trio 3.
Tess Wilson
Mar 11, 2020
Adding Color, Pattern and Variety:6 Inspirational Non-Minimalist House Tours
In the divide between minimalists and maximalists, I’ve always felt more drawn towards a less-is-more aesthetic, but after touring some wonderfully vibrant homes that are far from minimal, I find myself inspired to add more color, pattern and even some stuff into the mix. Whoa. If you’re thinking of trying out bolder colors or showcasing more of your trinkets or artwork, check out these gloriously non-minimalist house tours for inspiration.
Julia Brenner
Mar 11, 2020
Inspiration, Installation, & Maintenance: The Complete Guide to Concrete Countertops
If you’re looking for a modern countertop surface that’s both beautiful and budget-friendly, consider concrete. If properly installed and sealed, concrete countertops will last practically forever, and the best part is, you can make them yourself. First, some of our favorite concrete countertop inspiration from around the web. TOP ROW: 1. Concrete is perfect for the modern/industrial look. From Sköna hem. 2.
Nancy Mitchell
Mar 11, 2020
Our Best Decorating Ideas: How To Layer for Added Comfort & Style
As the days and nights get chillier, it’s time to talk about layers. Taken literally, this means those extra blankets and throws you pile on to stay warm. But it also means all the decorative elements you add to a room to create interest, texture, and depth. Whether layers increase your physical comfort, please the eye, or hide parts of a room that make you cringe, there are tons of reasons to go multi-dimensional.
Dabney Frake
Mar 11, 2020
The World’s Most Popular Bookcase: Best Uses of the IKEA Expedit
If you love looking at pictures of interiors like we do, you’ll probably see a few of the same pieces crop up over and over, design classics like the Eames lounge or Harry Bertoia’s wire chairs. But one of the most ubiquitous pieces has a humbler pedigree (and a much lower price point). It’s the IKEA Expedit, and it’s taking the world of storage by storm.
Nancy Mitchell
Mar 11, 2020
Before & After: Jenny’s Built-in IKEA Billy Bookshelves
Jenny Komenda of Little Green Notebook consistently executes beautiful DIY projects with precision and flair. Most recently, she and her family used Ikea’s Billy bookshelves in combination with lumber, mouldings, and spray paint to create a custom look at a non-custom cost.Jenny has slowly been revealing updates to her New York home, and these shelves give the living room a sophisticated feel that’s still young and fun. It looks so good!
Kim R. McCormick
Mar 11, 2020
Color Direction: Neons + Neutrals
The design world has embraced a neon trend in both fashion and interiors. Whether or not it’s here to stay, we’re always inspired by a bold mix that works. A hint of highlighter yellow or a touch of hot pink can’t help but put a smile on your face.If you’re drawn to neutrals but looking to add some color, these homes provide some great inspiration for successfully integrating neon into your space.TOP ROW:1.
Lindsay Tella
Mar 11, 2020
Bachelor Pads of Apartment Therapy
The bachelor pads featured here on Apartment Therapy are not your run of the mill man caves. This diverse group of men has a lot to offer in the realm of design. While each home is quite different from the next, they are all inspiring, modern spaces, packed full of personality.From product designer, to food scientist, to set builder, each of these men has developed a thoughtful sense of design derived from their unique experiences.
Lindsay Tella
Mar 11, 2020
Coffee Table Roundup: Round, Square & Beyond
My search for the perfect coffee table is endless. Not because of a lack of variety, just the opposite. There are tables in so many sizes, shapes and materials that, as often happens to me while decorating, I’m paralyzed by choice.There are so many beautiful options that each new, amazing find just reinforces my idea that committing to one table will, through the evil influence of Murphy’s Law, lead me down a path to an even more perfect choice.Then there are the rules.
Jennifer Hunter
Mar 11, 2020
Living in a Small Space: Three Things that Make a Big Difference
Do you live in a small space? Do people sometimes confuse your bedroom for a closet? Can you reach your kitchen sink from your couch? If you’re looking for ways to make your space more livable without spending a ton, you’ve come to the right place. Here are three classic ways to make living little work for you: 1. Lighting Small is one thing, but small and dark is quite another. Almost nothing has the power to transform the a room like good lighting.
Eleanor Büsing
Mar 11, 2020
8 Tips for Mixing Styles at Home (Without Looking Like a Crazy Person)
Homes that layer in different styles are dynamic and interesting. But too much mixing and your eye doesn’t know where to land, and winds up confused and unhappy. The most successful rooms seek some common ground, where everything finds a way to get along. Here are ten ways to mix aesthetics, without getting a raised eyebrow: COLOR: Using a consistent color helps your decor hang well together and look more cohesive.
Dabney Frake
Mar 11, 2020
Finally! Your “Me” Home: Decorating for Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type
Who knew that four letters could bring so much clarity to your life? It’s like the Myers-Briggs personality test looks deep into your soul to see the most genuine parts of you–the way you make decisions, the way you look at the world. And once you get in tune with those aspects of yourself, you gain a whole new perspective on everything in life, including how you decorate your own home.
Taryn Williford
Mar 4, 2020
B&A: A Dated Kitchen's Incredibly Colorful Remodel Still Honors Its Retro Roots
This 1920s house's kitchen was old, but not in a charming way. The floor was dirty linoleum, the counters had gross tile and grout, the sink was chipped, and the lighting was ugly fluorescent!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 3, 2020
A Cozy, Formerly 'Plain' Condo Proves the Power of Small Updates on a Rental
This designer's biggest goal was infusing a plain, contemporary condo with vintage soul.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 28, 2020
The Small Space Rules Designers Wish You Would Break
Breaking the rules isn't just fun when it comes to design, it can actually pay off in the final product.
Danielle Blundell
Feb 26, 2020
8 Interior Designers on the One Decor Piece that Got Away
If only there was a way to turn back the clock.
Sarah Lyon
Feb 25, 2020
B&A: A Buenos Aires Apartment Is Restored to Its Former Beauty, and Then Some
It was in rough shape, but thankfully many of the home's GORGEOUS original architectural details were still intact.
Federico Paul
Feb 20, 2020
25 Easy No-Fail Bathroom Design Ideas to Try This Year
From swing-arm sconces to statement mirrors, these foolproof ideas will make decorating your bathroom a breeze.
Caroline Biggs
Feb 20, 2020
5 Bedroom Design Mistakes You Might Be Making (& Their Fast Fixes)
...and their fast fixes.
Katie Holdefehr
Feb 18, 2020
The First Thing You Should Buy for Your New Home, According to Interior Designer
And it's not appliances.
Sarah Lyon
Feb 12, 2020
The 7 Deadly Sins of Trying to Recreate ‘Fixer Upper’ Style
It's not as easy as it looks on "Fixer Upper." Well, unless you have a stockpile of vintage treasures, your own line at Target, and a partner in crime like Chip.
Danielle Blundell
Feb 7, 2020
How to Make an Easy, No-Sew Cushion
If you read the January Cure diaries, you probably saw my window seats, both bare and then with cushions. If you’re interested, here’s how I made the cushions in about an hour. FoamUpholstery fabricPlywood SheetsThin Batting (Optional) Measuring TapeScissorsHammer or Rubber MalletStaple Gun (with staples of course)Foam CutterKnife, electric or otherwise1. Measure your space and cut foam to the same dimensions.
Dabney Frake
Feb 6, 2020
4 Tips for Sourcing That Antique Piece You've Always Dreamed Of
We got to chat with Kelly Wearstler after she decorated the new Santa Monica Proper hotel with one-of-a-kind gems.
Nicoletta Richardson
Feb 6, 2020
7 Spaces That Prove a Full Sized Sofa Isn’t the Be-All, End-All of Living Room Design
It's totally possible to make a living room work—and work well—without a large-scale sofa. You just have to be down for a not quite traditional layout.
Danielle Blundell
Feb 6, 2020
10 Colors That Make Great Accent Walls
To help take the guesswork out of giving your space a quick and easy refresh, we rounded up our favorite no-fail shades.
Taylor Long
Jan 29, 2020
This Divisive Kitchen Trend Is Not Going Anywhere in 2019
It may not be for everyone, but it looks like this trend is here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future.
Danielle Blundell
Jan 24, 2020
The Anatomy of an Instagrammable Living Room
When you're on the 'gram regularly, you start noticing certain items popping up time and time again.
Danielle Blundell
Jan 24, 2020
7 Professional Organizers Share Their Favorite IKEA Products
Some of their picks might surprise you!
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 9, 2020
Move Over Shiplap, Nickel Gap Is the Siding Style You Need to Know
What if I told you there was an alternative out there to those kind of finicky, often expensive overlapping wood boards Joanna Gaines made so popular?
Danielle Blundell
Jan 7, 2020
The Experts Have Spoken, and These 3 Trends Should Stay in the 2010s (Sorry, Chip and Jo)
Are these soooo last decade?
Nicoletta Richardson
Jan 7, 2020
A Moody Virginia House Inspired by Edgar Allen Poe Is a Gothic Lover's Dream
There are dramatically dark wall colors, a green velvet couch and matching chairs, an onyx coffee table, and a huge living room mural.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 6, 2020
A Dark and Moody London Home Has a Must-See, Light-Filled Solarium
The whole home is full of warm calm coziness coupled with an elegant aesthetic charm.
Sandra Regalado
Jan 3, 2020
A Remodeled Canadian House Has Beautiful Nordic and English Cottage Vibes
Camille Charland classic 1920s "shingle" type house has lots of white, wood, marble, paneling and antiques.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 3, 2020
Before & After: A Plain Bedroom Gets a Surprisingly Sweet Refresh
It features furniture from Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, a pretty pale pink wallpaper mural, and the cutest shell-shaped pillows.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 20, 2019
10 No-Cost Ways to Redecorate Your Home for the New Year
New year, new look.
Danielle Blundell
Dec 23, 2019
B&A: A Brooklyn Apartment Proves Family Heirlooms and Decluttering Can Coexist
Before the makeover, this apartment was loaded down with too many family hand-me-downs and was overcrowded, dark, and disorganized.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 21, 2019
Before & After: A Dated ’80s House Is Unrecognizable After This Cheery, Modern Remodel
And it features some sleek, clever built-in ideas for the kitchen and bathroom you'll be inspired by.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 20, 2019
Before & After: A Dated 1970s House Got a Jaw-Dropping Modern Remodel, Is Now Totally Unrecognizable
After quite a few months of casually house shopping, a 1970s house in a great location came up and this couple had to go for it; it just had too much potential.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 20, 2019
A Former Church Turned Bachelor Pad Is Reborn Once Again, as Home for a Couple
Collaborating on redecorating this home was the biggest—and most rewarding—challenge they’ve had to overcome as a couple.
Margaret Wright
Dec 19, 2019
A Creative Family Crafted a Supportive, Modern Home
Co-Founder of Wolf + Friends Carissa Tozzi shares this home with husband Dino, their six-year-old son Wolf, and their rescue pup, Pepito.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 19, 2019
Cow Hollow Home Gets a Pro Makeover
Name: Broderick St. Location: Cow Hollow; San Francisco, California Size: Approximately 7580 square feet About: Remodeled in 2013. 7 bed, 7 full baths/2 half baths. My interior design firm just completed a project that I am practically drooling over. Our client gave me the ok to photograph the completed project and share it with you, so we can all drool together! The property is going for a cool $11.
Stephanie Strickland
Dec 19, 2019
Poke Acupuncture’s New Spot On Melrose
Name: Russell Brown // Poke AcupunctureLocation: Los Angeles, CA The last time we visited Russell’s office at Poke Acupuncture, he was at his old location in West Hollywood. Just in the past couple months, he’s moved to an actual storefront and brought his DIY talent to this incredibly curated new office space. Succulents, fine art, books and hand crafted furniture are just some of the truly awesome elements of this acupuncture office.
Bethany Nauert
Dec 19, 2019
Carly & Chip’s Resourceful & Refined Home
Name: Carly, Chip and their dog Lucy Location: Pacific Heights — San Francisco, California Size: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: 3 — rented Carly, Chip and Lucy live down the street from Alta Vista Park, in an apartment set on the hillside overlooking San Francisco. On top of their serene location, there is something about this couple’s home that draws you in and makes you want to stay.
Lindsay Tella
Dec 19, 2019
Allison & Steve’s Bethesda Masterpiece
Name: Allison, Steve, and their sons, Ethan and JeremyLocation: Bethesda, MarylandSize: 4 bedrooms and guest houseYears lived in: 2 Today’s House Tour is a bit of a detour from the beloved small, homespun spaces that we often showcase. When interior architect, Miriam Dillon, introduced us to Allison and Steve’s magnificent home, we knew that we couldn’t help but share it with our readers.
Leah Moss
Dec 19, 2019
A (Seemingly) Counterintuitive Trick That’s a Must for Small Spaces
It may seem counterintuitive, but it works!
Katie Holdefehr
Dec 19, 2019
10 Budget-Friendly Bathroom Buys That Will Make Your Small Space Work Harder
Without breaking the bank.
Danielle Blundell
Dec 18, 2019
Proof That Black Rooms Don’t Have to Be Gloomy
The color might have the reputation of being gloomy and moody, but when done right it's anything but depressing.
Marlen Komar
Dec 18, 2019
The Surprising Kitchen Trend We’re Starting to See More Of
It immediately adds personality to the space.
Danielle Blundell
Dec 12, 2019
6 Retro Trends That Are Starting to Stage a Comeback
I thought it would be fun to poll a few designers and study a few lookbooks to see what vintage trends might make their way to the forefront again in 2019.
Danielle Blundell
Dec 10, 2019
Before & After: Thanks to Smart Budget Ideas, a Dated Kitchen Is Much Improved
The total budget for the renovation was a lot less than you might think, too.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 5, 2019
This 400-Square-Foot Narrow Boat Is the Cutest Floating Home, Possibly Ever
Smart storage and sleek style make this small houseboat the perfect home AND office for a designing couple.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 5, 2019
A Countdown of the Most Gorgeous Living Rooms We Saw in 2019
These are some of the most beautiful living rooms of 2019... is your favorite of the year on the list?
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 4, 2019
This Interior Stylist’s Small Stockholm Apartment Has Gorgeous Wallpaper and a Commode in the Hallway (Really!)
She embraced the fact that it's small, using faded and warm colors to make it feel cozy rather than trying to make it look bigger.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 2, 2019
This 1920s Cuban Victorian Is a Perfect, Patterned, Colorful Dream
Colorful Spanish tile floors, an ornate door, high ceilings, stained glass, a big front porch, and two huge bougainvillea trees that encircle the front patio... this is a color and texture lovers dream.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 22, 2019
Spring Forward: 10 Tips to Update, Refresh & Modernize Your Home
The ushering in of spring on Tuesday may have gone unnoticed due to the lack of a proper winter in many regions of the US, but it is here, nonetheless! And with the change in seasons comes longer days, outdoor dining, blooming flowers, and an opportunity to renew and refresh your space. Take a break from preparing taxes and consider these 10 tips for reviving your abode; and please share your tips!
Chad Schroer
Nov 18, 2019