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This "Dated" '80s Design Trend Is So Back, According to 2 Designers
Design Ideas
It’s a total throwback.
Sarah Everett
Dec 29, 2023
The Coolest Way to Transform a Plain Lampshade You’ve Ever Seen
Projects & Improvements
The end product looks like a high-end designer find.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 28, 2023
These 4 Budget IKEA Hacks from Small/Cool Are Perfect for Small Spaces
Style
These four IKEA hacks are not only brilliant — they’ll also be great for your small budget.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 28, 2023
You Haven’t Done Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Like This Before
Projects & Improvements
Think beyond walls.
Sarah Everett
Dec 27, 2023
This Is the “Top” $30 Gift Drew Barrymore Is Giving This Year
News
The three color options are so aesthetically pleasing.
Noella Williams
Dec 15, 2023
Step Aside, Checkerboard — The New “It” Home Decor Shape Is Here
Design Ideas
Spot it on everything from rugs to linens to furniture.
Blair Donovan
Dec 8, 2023
The “It” Color You’ll Keep Seeing Everywhere in 2024
Style
It shows no sign of stopping.
Terri Pous
Dec 7, 2023
This Designer-Approved Urban Outfitters Sofa Is Selling Out Quickly
Design Ideas
Plus, see it styled two completely different ways.
Blair Donovan
Nov 30, 2023
The One Surprising Decorating Rule Even Drew Barrymore Breaks
Design Ideas
And why it really works.
Stephanie Nguyen
Nov 29, 2023
The $20 Home Depot Staple You'll Use in Every Room
Projects & Improvements
Want to reclaim some lost square footage? This is the answer.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 28, 2023
4 Must-Buy Tulip Tables Designers Love (You'll Want Them, Too!)
Style
They're like flowers you can enjoy breakfast at!
Cullen Ormond
Nov 26, 2023
15 Under-$300 Designer Picks From Drew Barrymore, Nate Berkus, and MoreDecorating
These finds are next level!
Morgan Pryor
Oct 23, 2023
This One Nate Berkus Bathroom Decorating Tip Breaks All the Rules
Style
It’s easy enough to replicate at home.
Brittany Leitner
Oct 23, 2023
The Best Design Style for Your Home, According to Your Zodiac SignDecorating
Your sign can tell you a lot about your design taste and aesthetic.
Elizabeth Entenman
Oct 21, 2023
The 18 Best Decorating Ideas from Apartment Therapy’s Small/Cool NYC
STYLE
From our designers’ vignettes to your own homes!
Danielle Blundell
Oct 15, 2023
Shop Some of Apartment Therapy’s Favorite Brands with Discount Codes
Style
This is not a drill! For a limited time, save up to 20 percent at select retailers.
Danielle Blundell
Oct 13, 2023
This Counterintuitive Art Selection Tip Can Make Small Spaces Look LargerDecorating
Think big when it comes to adding art to small spaces. This year’s Small/Cool NYC designers have created rooms that offer all the evidence you need. 
Alison Goldman
May 16, 2022
This Is the New “It” Pattern of Small/CoolDecorating
It's classic and fresh all at once.
Tara Bellucci
May 13, 2022
This Colorful $36 Small/Cool Find Solves Two Problems You May Not Know You HaveOrganizing
Don't you just love it when style meets substance?
Charli Penn
May 11, 2022
The Standard Decorating Rule Small/Cool Designers Broke 3 Times Decorating
I'm definitely copying this.
Madeline Bilis
May 10, 2022
The 3 Best IKEA Hacks from Small/Cool NYCDecorating
You'll want to steal every one of these clever updates and upgrades.
Savannah West
May 7, 2022
3 Soothing Color Combos from Small/Cool NYCDecorating
As this year’s Small/Cool NYC designers demonstrate, warm tones and even monochrome can create a calming backdrop.
Alison Goldman
May 5, 2022
This Is the Surprising "It" Color of Small/Cool NYCDecorating
It might not be what you expect!
Danielle Blundell
May 2, 2022
This Is the New Way to Do Wainscoting
STYLE
A genius architectural detail from Small/Cool NYC.
Sarah Everett
Apr 30, 2022
6 Brilliant Small-Space Decorating Tips from Apartment Therapy’s Small/Cool NYC Designer ShowcaseDecorating
Here's how to live large in a small space!
Danielle Blundell
Apr 27, 2022
Join AT’s Live Shopping Series, Shop Talk, for the Best Accessories Under $100 from Our Small/Cool NYC EventDecorating
Wait till you see the rainbow tray.
Tyra Wilkes
Apr 26, 2022
These Exclusive Discount Codes Can Help You Snag Discounted Designer Decor Decorating
Get the luxe look for less!
Danielle Blundell
Apr 22, 2022