Bedroom corner with white shelving, books, framed photos, potted plants, and a record player.
13 Life-Saving Collapsible Items For Your Dorm
You'll need more space for the random items you’ll accumulate over the year!
Jul 18, 2019
5 Airbnb Rentals to Celebrate the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, All For Just $11 a Night
The anniversary of Apollo 11’s landing on the moon is Saturday, July 20. It’s a day worth celebrating, which is why Airbnb hand-selected properties that help connect guests to space for just $11 a night.
Jul 18, 2019
This Cube Pillow Is Here to Solve Your Side-Sleeper Problems
Here to assist side-sleepers everywhere with getting those recommended seven to eight hours of nightly shuteye is the PillowCube, the self-professed “bed for your head.”
Jul 18, 2019
Your Old Pokémon Cards Could Be Worth Up to $12,500
It’s totally possible that a rare and desirable Pokémon card is hiding right under your nose.
Jul 18, 2019
This Hidden Home Section at Target Is Full of Under $100 Statement Pieces
Just when we thought we couldn’t love Target more, we’ve found a new favorite section to browse both in-person and online.
Jul 17, 2019
Set Sail on a Cruise Ship with Elizabeth Taylor's Fine Art and Household Decor
Before they go to auction, they're boarding the Queen Mary 2—and you can join them.
Jul 14, 2019
Your Inner Emo Kid Is Going to Fall Hard for These Goth Plants
The term “goth plants” isn’t one you’ll see in your average box store garden department. These plants have darker leaves and flowers, deeper and richer colors, and/or other components that are more emo than your run-of-the-mill greenery. This Reddit thread on Colocasia Black Magic led me to the Plant Goths thread, and my interest was officially piqued.
Jul 12, 2019
5 of the Best Remote Jobs From Highly Rated Companies
For those looking to make the switch from an open office plan to your home office, we’ve rounded up 5 work from home gigs from top Glassdoor companies.
Jul 11, 2019
This Couple’s Legendary Reaction to a TV Show’s Home Makeover Gone Wrong Is Cringey AF
They said they wanted color, but it looks like the Geoghegans didn’t quite know what they were getting into.
Jul 10, 2019
This Candle Explains Your Zodiac, Numerology, and Tarot Cards Based on Your Birthday
You’ve probably noticed the spike in popularity with everything astrology. It’s no different here at Apartment Therapy, where we write about monthly home horoscopes and the best affordable cities for each zodiac sign. Our latest astrological obsession? Birthdate Candles.
Jul 9, 2019
Amazon Workers Set to Strike on Prime Day
Amazon workers at a warehouse in Shakopee, Minnesota are set to hold six hours of strikes on July 15th, when Prime Day begins, over working conditions.
Jul 9, 2019
We Dare You To Try Watching the ‘Queer Eye’ Season 4 Trailer Without Shedding a Tear
Just last month, we received the glorious news that season 4 of Netflix’s “Queer Eye” will be airing on July 19. And now, we have visual evidence of the emotional roller coaster coming for us, as seen in the season’s first trailer that dropped today.
Jul 9, 2019
I Keep a (Mostly) Neat House, But I Miss My Disaster of a Dorm
When I find myself missing that messy dorm room, I realize that I’m actually missing what it represented—total freedom to spend my time as I saw fit, and my closest friends to do it with at a moment’s notice.
Jul 8, 2019
8 Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings Were Just Named UNESCO World Heritage Sites
This is the first time modern American architecture has been named to the list.
Jul 7, 2019
Places You Should Hide Expensive Tech from Burglars
After yesterday’s tale of an oven-baked laptop, where a paranoid apartment dweller thought to stash his Mac in the oven to evade a potential burglar’s loot radar, we now know where not to hide our valuables. But the basic idea behind the plan is still smart: If you’re going to be away from home for a while, leave your expensive tech in unexpected places that burglars wouldn’t think to raid. Here are a few better ideas.Headed away for the holidays?
Jul 6, 2019
This Quaint Island in Greece Will Pay You Over $20,000 to Move There
You'll get a house and a plot of land, too.
Jul 6, 2019
Chip and Jo or Property Bros? This Survey Ranks the Top Celebs for a Dream Home Makeover
Porch surveyed over 1,000 people about the top 5 celebrities who they would want to be on their home design “dream team,” and here are the results.
Jul 5, 2019
This Skinny House That’s Just 10 Feet Wide Is for Sale in New York
It has an incredible history.
Jul 4, 2019
Quiet Fireworks Exist, and Your Dog Will Be so Grateful
Such a great idea.
Jul 4, 2019
Chip and Joanna Gaines Build a Playhouse for St. Jude’s Hospital—Here’s a Peek Inside
As if Chip and Joanna Gaines didn’t have enough on their plates, the “Fixer Upper” alums recently managed to squeeze in one more very important project. Along with Target, Chip and Joanna appeared in Memphis, Tennessee to celebrate children currently undergoing treatment at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Jul 2, 2019
Your Favorite HGTV Shows Are Casting for New Seasons
If being on HGTV is your ultimate goal, it’s time to make that dream a reality.
Jun 30, 2019
This Kickstarter Project Is Part Chair, Part Closet—And It’s Perfect For Your Lazy, Clothes-Tossing Self
In case you’re still judging yourself for using furniture as a makeshift clothes rack, here’s a reason to shirk your shame immediately: a coat check chair. The tagline for the Kickstarter project sums it up nicely: “Your closet. Reinvented. Into an iconic designer chair. Let your closet join the party.
Jun 29, 2019
8 Celebrities Who Absolutely Flourish As Plant Parents
It's time to highlight those already in the spotlight who are flaunting their love for plants to the masses. (Oh hey, Joanna Gaines!) Scroll through our list of A-listers who are showering Instagram with their flourishing greens.
Jun 28, 2019
This ’80s Staple is Back, and We Have Thoughts
The story of chintz' '80s heyday and its subsequent decline and return to popularity are just a small part of its evolution.
Jun 28, 2019
IKEA Has a Custom Sofa Tool and Twitter Has Shared Some Hilarious Options
When’s the last time you ventured over to #FurnitureTwitter? Don’t let the hashtag fool you: This home-centric corner of the web isn’t as bland as it sounds, especially since IKEA now allows you design your own sofa online, and some sofa artists have created truly hilarious masterpieces.  If you’ve never used it, here’s how the customized planning tool works: It gives users the options of size, color and layout.
Jun 27, 2019
Your Childhood Furby Could Be Worth Over $4,000
If you have a Furby stuffed away in storage, it's time to bring them out because they could be worth thousands.
Jun 27, 2019
What Each Birth Month Flower Means—And How To Arrange Them
You might be surprised to learn that flowers are much more than a beautiful part of nature and a lovely home accent.
Jun 26, 2019
A New Study Shows that ‘Puppy Dog Eyes’ Are an Actual Thing
They're designed to melt your heart.
Jun 26, 2019
Shantay You Stay: RuPaul’s $5 Million Mid-Century Modern LA Home For Sale Is a Major Winner
RuPaul has become a household name and paved the way for countless others to have a voice. The four-time Emmy winner and “Drag Race” star also put his signature stamp on a 1960s home, so if you’re in the market for a $4.999 million dollar mid-century mod pad, it’s also for sale. Don’t let the normal specs—2,400 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths to be exact—lead you to believe it’s anything less than fabulous.
Jun 25, 2019
This IKEA Location Will Take Your Old Bedding to Help Shelter Animals
The effort is to minimize waste and improve the lives of our furry, four-legged friends.
Jun 24, 2019
This Frank Lloyd Wright House Near New York City Is on the Market for $1.2M
Have you always wanted to live in a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece? Maybe a better question is: who hasn’t? The iconic and artistic architect’s work have had people in awe when he was alive and at his career’s peak, but the adoration hasn’t stopped. If anything, his cultish following is becoming more pronounced over time. So if you’re in the Tri-State area and don’t balk at a $1.
Jun 21, 2019
This Artist Created Music Specifically For Watering Your Plants
Most plant parents know that a regular watering schedule is key to keeping your leaf babies thriving. Perhaps you already pump the jams while tackling this important task, but now there’s a soundtrack made specifically for giving your thirsty stems a drink.Created by artist Past Palms, the eponymous EP “is a sonic reflection of yearning for nature in a nature-less place.
Jun 21, 2019
Why People in Sweden Put Flowers Under Their Pillow for Midsummer
There are so many different types of summer solstice traditions around the globe that we could never possibly list them all, but this flower-focused one from Sweden is especially lovely for the occasion. On the night of Friday, June 21, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is gifting travelers flying from the US to Scandinavia a bouquet of seven gorgeous fresh flowers, which they are to put underneath their pillows.
Jun 21, 2019
The Little Shack on the Prairie from ‘Fixer Upper’ Could Be Yours
Out of Chip and Joanna Gaines’s massive home overhauls, the “Little Shack on the Prairie” certainly takes the cake for a memorable makeover. The Matsumoto family got the grand “Fixer Upper” treatment in season 4 of the show, transforming an actual wooden shack into a sprawling renovated farmhouse with an industrial flair. And now, the four-bed, two-bath home is on the market for $400,000, realtor.com reports.
Jun 19, 2019
Netflix Just Announced the ‘Queer Eye’ Season 4 Premiere Date and It Comes Out So Soon
All things just keep getting better, because our favorite Fab Five are returning to Netflix with an all new season of “Queer Eye.” Fresh off a cameo in Taylor Swift’s new music video for You Need to Calm Down, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Tan France, Karamo Brown, and Antoni Porowski will be making a return to your TVs sooner than you might think.
Jun 18, 2019
Remember the #10YearChallenge? Here Are the Paint Colors to Match Your Old Selfie
Do you remember the #10YearChallenge that was going around earlier this year? The “challenge” asked that people post a photo of themselves from 2009 next to a photo of themselves in 2019. It was a cute way to reflect and mock our tastes from a decade prior. Then it divulged into one meme after another and honestly, some of them were downright brilliant. Well, the challenge has shape-shifted away from memes.
Jun 18, 2019
MTV’s New ‘Daria’ Spinoff Was Announced—and More Could Be on the Way
Last summer, MTV hinted that they were interested in more stories from the Daria universe, and now we know what’s finally coming: A spin-off about Jodie Landon, Daria’s best friend, who will be voiced by “Black-ish’s” Tracee Ellis Ross. “Jodie” will take place years after high school and will follow the title character’s career at a start-up.
Jun 17, 2019
7 Converted Churches on Airbnb That Will Stun You With Historic Charm
There’s something particularly gorgeous about a church that has been renovated and transformed into a residence. I’m charmed enough by the aesthetic that I long fantasized of purchasing a church instead of a traditional home and turning it into the spacious, high-ceiling-ed, reverb-heavy house of my dreams. When I was house-hunting for the first time about three years ago, I kept this in mind.
Jun 17, 2019
Now You Can Rent Reese Witherspoon’s “Big Little Lies” Beach House
Live like the Monterey Five for a night.
Jun 16, 2019
Etsy’s Harry Potter Mandrakes Will Make You Feel Like a Herbology Wizard
Do you know what a mandrake is? If you’re a botany enthusiast, you probably do. However, if your plant knowledge ends right around “dandelion” and “ivy,” you may not know. It’s a hearty root, but it’s also different from other growing thingamajigs in that it…kind of looks like a human. And if you’re a fan of Harry Potter franchise, you know this more than anyone as to how alive they can seem.
Jun 14, 2019
How, Exactly, Do You Get In This Skyscraper Infinity Pool?
‘Tis the season to take a dip in cool water or lay out with a drink in hand if only for the sole purpose of putting your super cute swimsuit on display. Yes, we’re talking about pool season, which for many, is one of the most anticipated activities during this sweltering time of year.  One place steel-nerved people will be clamoring to go for a swim in the future is this mind-boggling 360-degree pool infinity pool that’s set to be constructed on top of a London skyscraper.
Jun 15, 2019
Here Are the Cheapest Weekends to Travel in Summer 2019
Although the official start date of summer isn’t until June 21, the hot seasonal vibes are well under way! And with the thoughts of summer comes thoughts of vacationing, which is probably why you clicked on this article. In reality, though, most of can’t just jet off to our dream destination without a care as to how much it would cost. That’s why we decided to search for the cheapest weekends to travel this summer, plus where you should be jetting off to for said cheap price.
Jun 14, 2019
This Frank Lloyd Wright Home Was Deconstructed In Minnesota And Rebuilt In Pennsylvania
The aesthetic that Frank Lloyd Wright’s innovative architecture evokes is a pleasing one. It speaks to tasteful design that stands out immediately from the rest without compromising its function. But no amount of Wright adoration had us ready for the news that his Minnesota Mäntylä house, also known as the Lindholm house, would be dismantled and moved in its entirety to Pennsylvania.
Jun 14, 2019
IKEA and LEGO’s New Collaboration Aims to Get Kids (and Parents!) Off Their Phones
Two iconic Scandinavian brands are teaming up to make playtime more fun. Finding the balance between YouTube and actual physical activity, IKEA and LEGO have partnered to create a comfortable space for playtime that’ll be enjoyable for kids and parents alike.
Jun 14, 2019
This Home from Season 2 of ‘Fixer Upper’ Is for Sale
The Waco property is listed for $739,900.
Jun 13, 2019
Dream Job Alert: IKEA Wants to Send You to Copenhagen to Learn About Happiness
This is not a drill: IKEA is sending one lucky winner to Copenhagen for two weeks in September to find out if home is the source of happiness.IKEA Denmark is looking for a happiness hunter to uncover just what makes Danes some of the happiest people in the world. They will be sharing their experiences on IKEAHomeView.com and followed by a camera crew, who will be producing a mini documentary on their two week pursuit of happiness in Denmark.
Jun 13, 2019
Vacation Like the Royal Family at This Jamaican Villa for Sale
Sure, the royal family may not be the sort you imagine letting their hair down and frolicking around a Jamaican resort. But if any spot could get the Queen Mother (also Queen Elizabeth, the current monarch’s mother) to relax and live their best life, we understand why it’s this one. The Little Hill Villa at The Tryall Club in Montego Bay, Jamaica, where she has luxuriated in Caribbean splendor, is officially on the market for $6.5 million.
Jun 13, 2019
Behr’s 2020 Color Trends Palette Will Transport You to the Great Outdoors
Only halfway through 2019 and the first wave of 2020 color announcements have begun. This week, PPG revealed that Chinese Porcelain is the first 2020 Color of the Year, and now Behr has unleashed their 2020 Color Trends palette. (June has been feeling very colorful.) We’re not just dealing with one hue, nay, a whole array of 15 that work together to achieve a common goal: a connection to the natural world.
Jun 12, 2019
The Ideal Distance Between You And Your In-Laws Is Closer Than You Might Think
Having your family nearby can be be great. But as anyone who’s seen an episode of “Everybody Loves Raymond” knows, there’s a difference between being “nearby” and being too close for comfort. According to a new survey of more than 2,000 US adults from Ally Home, a digital financial-services company, the majority of respondents say there should be a 15-45 minute buffer zone between themselves and parents or in-laws.
Jun 12, 2019
PPG Paint’s 2020 Color of the Year Is the Most Therapeutic Color
While most of us are welcoming summer, PPG Paints is looking into the future with their 2020 Color of the Year announcement. And being color addicts ourselves, we’re fully on board with this breaking news that fuels our hue-filled lives. Ready to find out what the popular shade is six months in advance? Say hello to Chinese Porcelain, a mix of cobalt and moody ink blue. Why this color, you ask?
Jun 12, 2019
IKEA’s New Collection of Foldable Furniture Makes It So Easy To Move
With IKEA’s annual Democratic Design Days happening in Sweden last week, information on all the new collections and collaborations are rolling out quicker than this robot can assemble an IKEA chair. The Scandinavian retailer has good news for folks who are constantly on the move: RÅVAROR, a new line of items that briskly transforms small spaces into smart spaces, and packs up just as easily.
Jun 10, 2019
All the Things Joanna Gaines Wants to Steal from the Magnolia Office
She also admitted her very unexpected celebrity crush.
Jun 9, 2019
This Movie Theater Has Beds and It’s Either Your Dream or Your Worst Nightmare
Let’s go on a journey, shall we? We’re going to pretend we’re having an outing at the movies together. Now let’s pretend the movie theater we choose is some hip and innovative spot that has double beds instead of chairs. That’s exactly how date nights can go now at the new “VIP Bedroom” theater located in the Cinema Pathe movies compound in Spreitenbach, Switzerland.
Jun 7, 2019
Twitter Is Sharing Why They Never Invite People Over and We Feel Seen
If you’ve ever felt like you just couldn’t with houseguests, I get it. Although I do like having people over, one of my chief reasons for liking it is pretty selfish: I like having a regular excuse to clean and at least pretend to look like I maybe have my life halfway together. But sometimes I just don’t feel up for it. It’s not an option. Neighbor kids will want to come play inside and I’ll flat-out deflect to the hose in the backyard.
Jun 6, 2019
Smarter Storage: 7 Ways to Reclaim Usable Space UNDER Your Shelves
Always on the hunt for ways to reclaim space from your small or cluttered home? Look UNDER your shelves — you can make use of that space for storing stuff, too.
Jun 6, 2019
Bring Back the Eat-in Kitchen
Jun 6, 2019
12 Things to Listen to That’ll Make Cleaning Not Such a Chore
If you’re going to devote a bunch of time to Cures, cleaning, clearing clutter, and reorganizing, you might as well be entertained, right? Here are a dozen ways to make time fly.
Jun 6, 2019
6 Ways to Save a Boring Kitchen
Stuck with a standard kitchen? There are six decorative ways you can make your simple kitchen stand out more and be the kind of inspiring space you want to hang out in.
Jun 6, 2019
An Amazing Kitchen Makeover for $5,000
We literally had nothing in this kitchen but floors, a door, and windows! With a LOT of sweat, TEARS, and lonnnnnngggg days and hours…we made it happen for just a little bit over $5,000.
Jun 6, 2019
Terrific Kitchen Toe Kicks
Jun 6, 2019
Here’s What the Golden Girls’ Miami Home Would Look Like in 2018
Thank you for being a friend, ladies.
Jun 6, 2019
Natasha and the Plant-Filled Sunroom
Name: Natasha Nyberg and Brad Sammut; children Lisette and Maxine; cats Matilda and Pickle; dogs Greta, Lotte, and Mr. Chips Location: Garfield Park; Grand Rapids, Michigan Size: 2,200 square feet Years lived in: 5 years; Owned Natasha and I met through Instagram. She began following my account and when I scrolled through her feed, I saw images of a very cool home: rich colors, objects with stories, and a refreshing indifference to trends.
Jun 5, 2019
Christine & John’s Breezy Ann Arbor Ranch
Name: Christine and John and Gertie the dogProfessions: Christine is an art teacher and John, also an artist, is studying to be a nurse. They also run an Etsy shop, Poison IcebergLocation: Ann Arbor, MichiganSize: 960 square feet, ownedYears lived in: 2 1/2; owned While flipping through this year’s Small, Cool contest entries, I came across Christine’s Perfect Location.
Jun 5, 2019
Sara & Jason’s Terrific Toy-Tastic Home
Name: Sara & Jason and 3 furry children: Ash, Ronin, and KumaLocation: Kansas City, MissouriSize: 1,700 square feetYears lived in: 3 — owned When it comes to displaying collections no one quite takes the job as seriously as the residents of this house. What started as a passion and a hobby of collecting vinyl toys and artwork from artists around the world has turned into a way of life for these folks in The Heartland.
Jun 5, 2019
5 Tips for Living with a Small Kitchen
Jun 5, 2019
Raphaëlle’s Foodie Montreal Apartment
From Apartment Therapy → Raphaëlle’s Foodie Paradise Apartment Check out this light-filled apartment above the famous Jean-Talon food market in Montreal, Canada, and see how it’s used to host for cooking, entertaining, and dinner parties.
Jun 5, 2019
Get the Word Out! 5 Effective Ways to Advertise Your Garage Sale
Well, don’t do a ton of work to prepare for a garage sale and then not tell people about it! Half (actually, probably more than half) the success of a great garage sale can be contributed to good marketing of the event. So this week, consider your options, pick the choices that get you the most excited and decide how you’re going to get the word out! When you decide to start advertising your garage sale can be up to you.
Jun 5, 2019
Celebrate Thanksgiving With Far Away Family
From Apartment Therapy → 8 Ways To Celebrate Thanksgiving With Far Away Family (Without Buying a Plane Ticket) Just because you’re not physically in the same place as family on Thanksgiving, doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate with them. Here are 8 ways to still celebrate Thanksgiving together!
Jun 4, 2019
The 60 Minute Quick House Clean
Jun 4, 2019
Amy & David Butler’s Creative Textile Lab of a Home
Name: Amy & David Butler Location: Granville, Ohio Size: 4,500 square feet – Post & Beam Modern Circa 1969 Years lived in: 8 Years What a wonderful treat! We’re thrilled to be able to share this peek inside the home and studio of textile designer, Amy Butler and her husband, David.
Jun 3, 2019
Do You Often Arrive Late to the Airport? Turns Out, It Might Be Your Personality
Imagine it’s 2:30 p.m. on a Friday and your flight is at 5 p.m. It usually takes about an hour to get to the airport, but it just dawned on you that you’re going to hit rush hour traffic. You get into your Uber and the GPS ETA says 4:10. Is your initial reaction a.) hands are getting clammy, anxiety is at an all-time high, you regret not leaving earlier; OR b.) you feel adrenaline pulsing through your veins and the pressure is exhilarating.
Jun 2, 2019