White living room with white sofas and TV on wall with shelves and fluted accents after makeover
From Awkward to Airy: See How a Designer Reworked This Narrow LayoutDecorating
These tricks are next level.
Mar 1, 2026
Open Floor Plans Are Officially Dead — and This Tiny Room Is Taking OverDecorating
It’s the tiny, awkward room I didn’t know I needed.
Feb 26, 2026
This 5-Minute Refresh Makes Any Living Room Feel So Much CozierDecorating
It’s the New Year’s miracle we all need.
Jan 2, 2026
The 5 Best Living Room Layouts We Saw All Year LongDecorating
These ideas just might spark your next makeover.
Dec 14, 2025
10 Small Bedroom Layout Ideas That Feel Extra SpaciousDecorating
These solutions are pure magic for bedrooms under 120 square feet.
Nov 12, 2025
Every Designer We Asked Agreed — Avoid These Mistakes When Planning Your Bathroom LayoutDecorating
When planning a bathroom reno, changing the layout can be tricky (and costly). Three interior designers weigh in on the most common mistakes they see.
Sep 5, 2025
4 Deck Furniture Layout Ideas to Live Large in a Small Patio or YardDecorating
Small yet mighty summer fun!
Jun 26, 2025
5 Ideas to Fix the Most Awkward Living Room Layouts Decorating
From narrow dimensions to corner fireplaces, designers have a fix for your room.
May 30, 2025
These Are the Game-Changing 2-Twin-Bed Layouts Everyone Should Know About
Design Ideas
See them in real people’s homes, too!
Mar 22, 2025
5 Bathroom Layout Ideas That Maximize Space, Style, and FunctionalityDecorating
Plus, common layout mistakes to avoid.
Jan 28, 2025
4 Layouts Where Open-Concept Living Rooms Actually WorkDecorating
These helpful tips will make a big difference.
Dec 27, 2024
This Is the (Unexpected!) Living Room Layout Designers Love for 2025Decorating
It’s perfect for spaces big and small.
Dec 19, 2024
I Tried West Elm’s Free Planning Tool for My Living Room (It Saves So Much Time!)Decorating
And you don’t have to shop all West Elm either!
Nov 13, 2024
The Ultimate Room Layout Guide for Roommates Who Share Small SpacesDecorating
You can totally make this space work for the two of you.
Sep 13, 2024
These 14 Homes Show Off How "Big" 1,000 Square Feet Can Really Be
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It all boils down to what you do with the space.
Aug 28, 2023
See How a 900-Square-Foot Layout Looks in an NYC Apartment vs. a San Fran House
Real Estate
Which do you prefer?
Aug 20, 2023
6 Overlooked Living Room Layout Ideas You'll Love, According to DesignersDecorating
Get more out of your square footage with these tips.
Aug 16, 2024
I Asked 4 Designers the Best Outdoor Layout Tip & They All Said the Same ThingDecorating
Here’s how to create the most functional outdoor space.
Jul 24, 2024
These Are the 13 Apartment Layouts Everyone Should Know (with Examples!)Tours
This is your ultimate guide to all the major types of apartment layouts you should know before you go apartment hunting.
Apr 12, 2024
5 Kitchen Layout Mistakes You’re Probably Making, According to Designers
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And how to fix them.
Apr 10, 2024
8 Bedroom Layout Ideas for the Best Sleep, Style, and Space
Design Ideas
Your bedroom has to wear a lot of different hats. Here’s how to get the flow just right.
Mar 30, 2024
5 Unconventional Designer Layout Tricks for Saving Space in a Room
Design Ideas
These five rules make the most of what you’re working with.
Jan 27, 2024
3 Designer Tips for the Perfect Rectangular Living Room Layout
Design Ideas
Follow these tips to get the flow just right.
Dec 14, 2023
This TikToker Shares the Smartest $0 Hack for Virtually “Styling” Your Space
Style
If you’ve ever wanted to visualize furniture in your home before you buy, this trick is for you.
Aug 25, 2023
The Living Room Layout Hack That Makes My Apartment Feel Way BiggerReal Estate
I should have tried it a long time ago.
Jul 22, 2023
The 1970s Layout Feature That’s Making a Huge Comeback
Real Estate
It’s taking off in new construction homes.
Jul 2, 2023
My Aunt Gave Me the Best Underrated Design Advice, and It’s Ingenious
Style
No gatekeeping here — I promise!
Jun 15, 2023
8 Inspiring Rug Layout Ideas to Help You Break Out of a Bedroom Decorating FunkDecorating
Blankets, bedding, and your mattress will get you far, but the right rug layout will take you over the cozy finish line.
Jun 8, 2023
The Best Bedroom Layouts Have These 3 Things in CommonDecorating
According to real estate pros.
Mar 5, 2023
Here's How to Create Division in My Open Plan Apartment, According to ExpertsDecorating
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
B&A: A Shabby, Dated Loft Is Revitalized with a Reconfigured Floor PlanTours
When Roanna Cochrane and Simon Phillips first viewed this turn-of-the-century loft, it was run-down with lime green walls in the kitchen, a shabby curtain dividing the bedroom from the living room, and no light fixtures to speak of.
Jun 16, 2022
Two College Students Maximize Space in This 450 Square Foot StudioTours
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."
Jun 15, 2022
A One-Bedroom Rental Was Turned into a Two-Bedroom Thanks to a Clever Layout Tours
Laura Moore decided to save money by finding a one-bedroom rental apartment and creating a “bedroom space” for her son to use when he is home part-time from college.
Jun 13, 2022
This Recipe Developer's Rental Has a Unique Layout & Lamp Grown From MushroomsTours
Brooklyn resident Lidey Heuck is a recipe developer, food writer, blogger, and the former assistant of Ina Garten — so it only makes sense that she designed the apartment she shares with her fiancé and their dog to reflect her love of cooking and entertaining. 
Nov 11, 2021
A 400-Square-Foot Studio Deals with a Small Space & Weird Layout Beautifully Tours
Maleeha has dreamt of living in New York City since she was a little girl, and renting this 400-square-foot studio is making her dreams come true!
Sep 23, 2021
These Are the 8 Best Living Room Layout Ideas We've Seen in 2021 So FarDecorating
Straight from AT's House Tour section!
Sep 2, 2021
This Small Brooklyn Rental Will Inspire You to Break Furniture Layout RulesTours
With only 600 square feet, Celeste and Lucas had to get creative to fit as many functions into their small home as possible, employing an interesting furniture arrangement to do so.
Aug 5, 2021
I Really Love My Closed-Plan Kitchen; Here's WhyDecorating
Sorry, HGTV, but l'm keeping my cook space's walls and doors.
Mar 24, 2021
7 Room Layout Rules Totally Worth Breaking in 2020Decorating
New decade, new design rules.
Jan 2, 2020
Find Your Best Bedroom Layout with a King-Sized BedDecorating
In this space planning series, Layout Lessons, we’ll be exploring layout options for different bed sizes within various shaped bedrooms because things can get tricky sometimes. We tapped Eleanor Büsing, a contributing writer for Apartment Therapy and an interior designer in her own right, for her expert opinion on the matter. Here, how to deal when only a King bed will do.
Oct 14, 2017
Find Your Best Bedroom Layout with a Queen-Sized BedDecorating
Should you have one of the following four room shapes, consider these your cheat sheets for how to best arrange your queen-sized bed.
Sep 15, 2017
How to Fix 4 Common Furniture Mistakes
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How to Fix 4 Common Furniture Mistakes
Jul 12, 2017