Paint Color Portfolio: Mustard Living Rooms
Mustard can be a hard color to pin down — yellowy, orangey, golden, ochre-esque, olive-adjacent — but like pornography, I know it when I see it. Here are a few gorgeous mustard living rooms and paints perfect for autumn and beyond. INSPIRATION ROOMS: 1. Post from Paris: Steven and Garth’s Pied-à-Terre 2. House to Home 3. Valerie’s “From Craigslist with Love” Room 4. Martell Home Builders PAINT COLORS TO GET THIS LOOK: 1. Behr Brown Mustard #360D-7 2.
Mar 11, 2020
30 Ways to Add Color to Your Kid’s Room Without Painting the Walls
Renters rejoice! We know that you can sometimes feel left out of the color loop because you can’t bust out that paint brush and splash color all over your walls. But fear not – here are 30 fabulous ways to add color to your kids’ rooms (or most any room of the house) without painting the walls: ROW ONE 1. Hang some colorful curtains 2. Paint the bed 3. Use removable wall decals 4. Add colorful seating 5. Add colorful storage baskets ROW TWO 6. Create a colorful book display 7.
Mar 11, 2020
Fresh Kids Room Color Combo: Green & Orange
I’m a big fan of less common color schemes, and I love bold color in nurseries and kids bedrooms. In honor of color month here at Apartment Therapy, I rounded up some fantastic spaces featuring a relatively underused color scheme: orange and green. 1. This “Small Space Nursery Triumph” is tiny, but the mix of patterns lends it lots of personality and the soothing sage green and carrot orange are balanced by the neutral greys and whites. 2.
Mar 11, 2020
Before & After: Guest Room Turned Big Boy Room
I love Before and Afters that feature something hideous or lackluster transformed into something beautiful and creative. This is not that kind of Before and After. This is a perfectly nice guest room completely overhauled to become a “big boy” room for a 2-year-old.Amanda wrote to share this house project with us. The carpeting stayed, but that is about the only thing that didn’t change, including the paint on the walls.
Mar 11, 2020
Before & After: DIY Striped Accent Wall
Not one to shy away from color (or DIYs), Chelsea took on the task of creating a striped wall in her office niche. Her take on a painted accent wall transformed an otherwise plain white wall into a statement that gives the whole space new dimension.Chelsea has made a few updates to her home since it was featured on Apartment Therapy. In this case she was able to incorporate pattern and color without using a whole lot of material.
Mar 11, 2020
Modern Nursery Classic: The Eames Rocker
The iconic Eames rocker is a well-loved addition to many nurseries that we have featured here. Most nursery rockers and gliders tend towards enormity, but this little workhorse is a stylish small space wonder that’s great for nursing, reading, or just hanging out.Designed in 1948, the Eames’ borrowed techniques for molding plastic from World War II research to create a plastic chair with a more organic, body-contoured form.
Mar 11, 2020
Before & After: Melissa’s “Cloffice” on a Budget
The challenge (and fun!) of small space living is finding the best use for every inch. Even though tiny apartments are usually short on closet space, a place to stash your suitcases is less useful if what you really need is an office. Melissa put her closet to work for her — for only $130!Melissa Massello is the Stealfinder in Chief of Shoestring Magazine, and with a title like that, you know she’s looking to save a buck.
Mar 11, 2020
Before & After: Bold Color in the Kitchen
When Lee moved into his apartment rental, the kitchen was stark white and sterile. Check out what some color and black and white self adhesive floor tiles can do…With the help of a hair dryer, he removed the old, cracked vinyl tiles, and replaced them with Armstrong self adhesive floor tiles (cost $90). By positioning them at an angle, he created a diamond pattern that helps to distracts the eye from the railroad apartment’s “long & skinny” shape.
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.
Mar 11, 2020
Bathroom Before & After Projects
We’ve had a great year of bathroom before and afters. From the controversial orange bathroom redux to the double renovation of a studio apartment bathroom, we’ve seen a lot and found inspiration even if we didn’t agree with every single choice someone made. I don’t think I would have had so much courage to tackle my own projects this year without Re-Nest and Apartment Therapy, so hopefully these will embolden someone else to do the same.
Mar 11, 2020
Before & After: Floorboards to Cheese Boards
Brooklyn to West‘s Ariele has done it again. In my opinion, she’s the junkyard, dumpster diving, demo-ed house DIY Queen. This gal finds discarded household materials throughout Brooklyn and transforms them into artistic, thoughtful, and beautiful everyday objects. Most recently, she’s taken floorboards and changed them into cheese boards. Genius? YES!Ariele never ceases to amaze me.
Mar 11, 2020
Stella’s Room or Daddy’s Office? Both!
Name: Stella (6)Location: Alamo Square neighborhood, San FranciscoRoom Size: 10′ x 16′ (160 s.f.), not including closet We have featured shared rooms before but they usually focus on how two or three siblings occupy one space. An example which we do not see as much is a shared space between a parent and a child. This is exactly what Tiffanie did in her San Francisco apartment, where every square foot counts.
Mar 11, 2020
Making the Switch To Glass Food Storage Containers
Back in March, I took the No New Plastic for a Month Challenge, and it inspired me to replace all of my plastic food storage containers with glass, and I haven’t looked back. Below the jump, you’ll find out how I transformed my refrigerator.First, I did some research to find the everyday glass food storage containers I now needed. I opted for Duralex Lys Square Bowls because they are stackable, made of tempered glass, and square in shape.
Mar 11, 2020
8 Cool & Compact Futuristic Showers
Sorry if we’re sci-fi geeking a bit, but this Folding Shower shown above looks straight from The Fifth Element, specifically the scene where Korben Dallas (B. Willis) has to push Leeloo (an unforgettable Milla Jovovich) into a hideaway shower. Designed specifically for small space dwellers, this French designed shower is seeking a manufacturer, so it’s not yet on the market, but we think would be perfect for people who decide to convert their spare closets into a bathroom.
Mar 11, 2020
This Living Room Color “Trend” is as Classic as Ever
Choosing a color to paint your living room walls is a pretty big decision, especially since most people spend lots of time relaxing on the couch or entertaining with loved ones in the space. You might want a paint color that is both unique and eye-catching but that you’ll love even if you change your mind about your furniture or decor choices a few years down the road, which is why you’ll probably be surprised by the top living room color trend of 2020.
Mar 11, 2020
8 Bold Paint Colors You Have to Try in Your Small Bedroom
It’s no secret that we at Apartment Therapy love color, even (er, make that especially) in small spaces. While the rest of the internet might still be spewing the “paint it white to make it seem larger” line, we know that a bold shade can bring energy and a sense of expansion to a modest room. Have a small bedroom and want some paint ideas beyond white and gray? We’ve got you—and your walls—covered.
Mar 11, 2020
Ideas for Using that Awkward Space Above the Fridge
The space above a refrigerator is often overlooked and underused. It’s not particularly accessible for oft-used items, but it’s a shame to have the space go to waste, especially in a small kitchen. I looked at a selection of real homes to see how people were using this space. Some of these examples involve clever built-ins, but many will work for renters, too. Simple shelves were installed on the wall above the fridge to hold a few cookbooks and some barware.
Mar 11, 2020
The Big Problem With Farmhouse Sinks That No One Tells You About
Here's what you need to know.
Mar 10, 2020
8 Ways to Squeeze a Desk Into a Tiny Living Room
Style
Without it looking like an eyesore.
Mar 10, 2020
I Threw Out These 16 Things When I Moved Back into My Childhood Bedroom
Parting with your stuffed animals is tough but fair.
Mar 9, 2020
IKEA Cabinets Are the Secret to This High-End (but Low-Cost) Mudroom
This IKEA hack has the look of custom woodwork—but costs a lot less.
Mar 6, 2020
Cabana Stripes Are Back and Better Than Ever
Style
Beaches are not required.
Mar 5, 2020
The Best & Worst Rooms from the Original Trading Spaces
The good, the bad and the (very) ugly.
Mar 4, 2020
8 Cool Alternatives to Your Living Room Coffee Table
Shake things up!
Mar 4, 2020
Ella Grace’s Sweet Little Space
Name: Ella Grace Location: Westlake Village, CA Room Size: 120 square feet Ella Grace’s room is a very special haven for a very special little girl. Creamy walls and neutral rugs are a soothing platform for the myriad of soft pastel fabrics and accessories. Gently old-fashioned but enlivened with on-trend touches, this room glows with handmade goodness. How would you describe the look and feel of this room? My goal was to create a playful room without it being overwhelming.
Mar 2, 2020
Why Two-Tone Kitchen Cabinets Are the Best Of All Possible Worlds
Here's the great reason why.
Mar 1, 2020
I Managed to Squeeze an Entryway Into My Small Apartment—for Less than $100
Where there's a will, there's a way.
Feb 28, 2020
You’re Going to See these Bathroom Design Trends Everywhere By the End of 2020
If you're designing a bathroom this year, you'll probably pick one of these six trends.
Feb 28, 2020
8 Kitchen Cabinet Paint Jobs We Just Can’t Quit
White kitchens have their place, but these might just be better.
Feb 27, 2020
10 Classic Bathrooms
Hex tile, clawfoot tubs, porcelain pedestal sinks. These are few of the elements that make up our idea of a “classic” bathroom—the kind you might find in a pre-war apartment or a New England farmhouse.The nice thing about a classic bathroom is that it’s not going to go out of style anytime soon. Materials like subway tile and marble counters are long-lasting and tend to survive the cycle of trends.
Feb 27, 2020
12 Country-Cool Kitchen Ideas You Can Re-Create No Matter Where You Live
There's nothing like a city kitchen with country charm, right?
Feb 27, 2020
Anthropologie is Having a Sale on Entertaining Essentials
Score 20% off for a limited time.
Feb 26, 2020
We Tried a Dozen Bags of Medium-Roast Coffee Beans—And Found One Clear Winner
We actually liked them all. But we did like one the most!
Feb 25, 2020
These Attic Bedrooms Are So Instagram-Worthy, You Might Just Want to Move Up
The oft-overlooked space could be a stunning place to rest your head.
Feb 21, 2020
This Old School Design Trick Will Make Your Living Room So Much Brighter
Through the looking glass we go.
Feb 21, 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.
Feb 20, 2020
9 Savvy Ways to Fake a Bathroom Renovation
Whoever said refreshing your bathroom was expensive never saw these designer-approved tips.
Feb 20, 2020
Orange is the New Blue, at Least When it Comes to Living Room Sofas
The '70s are back!
Feb 20, 2020
A Rental Kitchen Goes To The Wild Side With Animal Motifs, Paint, and Prints
And he did it all with paint and painter's tape.
Feb 19, 2020
5 Bedroom Design Mistakes You Might Be Making (& Their Fast Fixes)
...and their fast fixes.
Feb 18, 2020
This New Rug Trend is the Easiest Way to Make Your Living Room More Interesting
Oddly-shaped rugs are happening!
Feb 17, 2020
How To Make Your Home Look 10 Times Better in 10 Minutes Or Less
By looking at your home like a stylist, you can unlock the potential that's been there all along.
Feb 14, 2020
We Can’t Get Enough of This Strangely Magical Combo at Home
This unexpected marriage transforms a utilitarian bathroom or kitchen into a bold style statement.
Feb 13, 2020
10 Things from Your Grandparents’ Kitchen that are Actually Cool Again
Grandmillennial style, meet the kitchen.
Feb 13, 2020
These Soft, Self-Dimming Bedside Lamps Improved My Sleep Almost Instantly
The best thing I ever did for my overall mental health was to stop sleeping with my phone next to my bed.
Feb 11, 2020
Before and After: From Blah to Ahhhh, An Influencer’s Now-Colorful Living Room
Flamingo wallpaper—enough said.
Feb 11, 2020
Gas Stoves Might Be Phased Out Entirely to Help Save the Planet
You may have to give up your gas range for the greater good.
Feb 10, 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.
Feb 6, 2020
Here’s What 5 Animated Bedrooms Would Look Like in Real Life
Check out the rooms of Doug Funnie, Tina Belcher, and more.
Feb 4, 2020
Three Things to Splurge On for Your Bedroom, And Three Things You Can Save On
Here's where you can cut corners in your sleep space.
Feb 4, 2020
Zara Home’s New Spring Bedding Collection is Full of Cozy Cottage Vibes
They look the way waking up in the English countryside in the middle of summer feels.
Feb 4, 2020
Beautifully Organized: Family Rooms
A family room is the workhorse of the home: television, playtime, conversation, games, relaxing. It’s the room that has to handle it all. Here are some examples of rooms that manage not only to accommodate all those activities, but also to do it beautifully. TOP ROW: 1. Chris Colleen’s Small, Hip Family Home: Here, instruments on the wall are ready-at-hand and decorative.
Feb 3, 2020
This $70 IKEA Nightstand is What Your Bedroom is Missing
Run—don't walk—to IKEA!
Feb 3, 2020
5 Ways Make Your Living Room Feel More “Grown Up,” According to Home Experts
Ready, set, spring for an ottoman.
Feb 1, 2020
Le Creuset Just Announced Two New Colors—And They’re Perfect for a Maximalist Table
The official names: Artichaut and Nectar!
Jan 31, 2020
The Big Color Trend That’s Officially Replacing White Bathrooms
This one is going nowhere.
Jan 28, 2020
Instant Pot Secretly Launched a Brand New Kitchen Essential—Here’s What You Need to Know
A souped-up version of our favorite kitchen staple!
Jan 27, 2020
Little Magic Tricks to Make Your Living Room Look New Again
Tired of your stuff? Here's how to refresh what you've already got so it feels brand new again.
Jan 24, 2020
This $24 Amazon Find Will Double What Your Instant Pot Can Do
More meals! Less effort!
Jan 25, 2020
Here’s How a Family of Six Lived Comfortably in a 2.5-Bedroom Condo
There isn't one secret to it—just a lot of little ones.
Jan 24, 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.
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.
Jan 24, 2020
The Easy, Affordable Trick for Making Your Kitchen Look Way More Expensive
It makes a huge difference in the look of your cook space.
Jan 24, 2020
This Editor-Approved, Cult-Favorite Comforter Is 20 Percent Off Right Now
We tried a magic tech-infused comforter to get through the temperamental Sprintertime weather.
Jan 24, 2020
This Iconic British Brand’s Ingenious Kitchen Tools Will Help You Cut Down on Clutter
The dual-purpose pieces will save you space and effort.
Jan 22, 2020
9 IKEA Living Room Buys That Look Surprisingly High End
Yup, these things are actually from IKEA.
Jan 21, 2020
The Color Real Estate Agents Say to Never Paint Your Bathroom
The fiery opposition is unanimous.
Jan 21, 2020
This HGTV Star Has a Bedside Faucet and We Need One Immediately
Yes, a faucet, next to a bed.
Jan 17, 2020
Before and After: After a Sewage Leak, This Kitchen's Better Than Ever
With disaster comes the opportunity to rebuild.
Jan 17, 2020