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When winter comes, some of us embrace the cold, and some of us cuddle up inside. Whether the first snowfall inspires you to read the biggest novel on your shelf, throw a decadent dinner party, or start waxing your skis, getting your home ready for the cold weather will help you enjoy the season your way. As the temps fall, QVC has what you need to set the scene in style.

Have big holiday decor dreams but not a lot of space to bring them to life? Don’t let that keep you from leaning into your seasonal spirit! With a little creativity, you can find plenty of pockets for adding festive joy to your space: the walls, halls, and everything in between!This wall bow tree can be as large or small as you like: Either way, it makes a big style statement. And all you need is ribbon and Command™ Products to keep it looking sharp all season long.

We sure do ask a lot of the modern living room. Once a setting reserved for receiving and entertaining guests, it now doubles as the casual hub for everyday activities in so many homes. This multipurpose identity has come to make furnishing the space a bit of a challenge. Pieces that feel a bit more formal aren’t traditionally the same ones that say, “Hey, come jump on me and watch hours of a series you have already seen a dozen times!

It doesn’t take much to shift the vibe of your space. The easiest way to do it without taking up any footprint? Finding a signature scent. The right fragrance can be your home’s invisible finishing touch, setting the scene and the mood for a room.A foolproof way to make guests ask, “What is that lovely scent?” is by using Aera home diffusers. We love them so much that we collaborated on a signature Aera x Apartment Therapy Collection!

Hands down, our favorite holiday decor is twinkly lights. Whether gracing a festive mantle, peeking out from icicles on the eaves, or sparkling in store windows, string lights are the warmest, brightest sign of the season. This easy wall light tree is a fun, unexpected way to incorporate more string lights into your holiday style — plus it’s ideal for folks who don’t have space for a huge live tree.

You might look at a blank wall and see a problem in need of a solution. But sometimes — especially if you live in a small space — a blank wall is the solution.Small-space design presents a conundrum: A bit of empty wall offers a nice visual “pause,” but every inch counts! From furniture and decor to tech, everything must work hard, look good, and not overwhelm the room.

The first rule of Halloween decorating: Have as much fun as possible. The season of candy and costumes is a time for going big. All that stuff in your craft closet? Now is its time to shine. This statement-making spiderweb is a fun and easy way to welcome all your favorite ghouls and goblins. The yarn web comes together quickly and stays in place all season long no matter where you decide to put it, all thanks to Command™ Brand Products.

Half the fun of interior design is experimenting with different styles to see what suits your space best — and changing your mind later! If you choose timeless designs for your space’s anchor pieces — think dining tables, sofas, and beds — then you can use smaller items later to play around with different looks without a huge investment of time or money.

Money is always a complicated subject, but perhaps most of all when you’re buying a house. A home is likely the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make, and behind that big list price is a whole micro-economy of fees, calculations, and costs that can sound downright mystifying from the outside — and inside, too! So we asked 676 Apartment Therapy readers just like you to break down the financial aspects of their home-buying process.

House-hunting is stressful at the most normal times — but is there ever a “normal” time? From crowded markets to an ever-shifting landscape of prices and interest rates, it can get hairy out there. Staying informed helps. In that spirit, we surveyed more than 600 Apartment Therapy readers who either just bought a home or are currently in the market for one. We asked how long their search took, the challenges they encountered, and the surprises they discovered.

Anyone who’s recently bought a house is now an expert, whether they want to be or not. They’ve just come up a steep learning curve about local markets, financing negotiations, renovations, and so much more. Ask them about sewers! No really, ask them: If this is your first time buying, or just your first time in today’s market, it can help to learn first-hand from folks who’ve just been through it.

I am notoriously bad at keeping myself hydrated — especially in the midst of a hot, humid New York summer. I like my water very cold, but space is precious in my tiny fridge. I’ve tried a few different water dispensers and/or filters over the years, but they were either too big or too ugly to go from fridge to table, or they made the water taste funny.

It’s easy to think about neutrals as soft, unobtrusive colors whose job is to let the rest of your decor shine. And they’re great at that! But, depending on how you use them, those same colors can be bold enough to make a big statement all on their own.That’s what Apartment Therapy Creative Director Melissa Polhamus loves about her 2024 Color Crush: Tricorn Black SW 6258 by Sherwin-Williams.

Discover what makes each of The Vibiest Towns in America so special, and take our quiz to find out which town’s vibe is a perfect fit for you. This content is presented in partnership with the All-New Toyota Camry.Los Angeles isn’t just one city: It’s a sprawling collection of neighborhoods and towns that have distinct personalities and lifestyles all their own.

Discover what makes each of The Vibiest Towns in America so special, and take our quiz to find out which town’s vibe is a perfect fit for you. This content is presented in partnership with the All-New Toyota Camry.The Inland Empire region of Southern California — also known as the IE — is full of small planned communities that sit just outside the hustle and bustle of busy urban centers.

After nine long months of renovations, Kirsten and her husband couldn’t wait to get started turning their open-concept kitchen/dining area into the entertaining epicenter they’d been dreaming of.“The kitchen and dining area felt like it could be the heart of the home and the center of fun when friends came over,” Kirsten says. “The new open plan felt warm and welcoming — a perfect place for guests to relax.

Open kitchens are — and this is a technical design term — so much fun. Abundant natural light, beautiful open shelving, and unobstructed access to the party you’re hosting, even while you prep dinner. What’s not to love?After a nine-month renovation that delivered the kitchen/dining area of their dreams, Kirsten and her husband were excited to bring it to life with their clean, modern style.

Part of designing a stylish and comfortable room is thinking about how you want it to feel. Whether you’re talking about furniture, paint colors, scents, or textiles, mood is what brings all those elements together into a look — and a vibe — that you love. And when it comes to decorating the bedroom, that vibe is a no-brainer: cozy cozy cozy! DIYer and design lover Elisa Mastrocolla wanted to give her bedroom an extra dose of snuggly energy without doing much work.

Sometimes your space doesn’t need a stuff refresh as much as it needs a mood refresh. Sure, you might want to add a new element or two, but the goal is more about cultivating a new vibe than creating a new visual effect. This feeling often hits in the summertime, with its effervescent energy that has us wanting to do all the things. For Emily Paloma Sanchez, that means more get-togethers with friends in her chic SoCal home.

Sometimes when a room needs a little reboot, the possibilities (and the square footage) can make change seem a little overwhelming. But we know a shortcut to refreshing any room’s vibe in an afternoon: Find your focal point.That’s what Apartment Therapy’s Executive Home Director Danielle Blundell did when her living room felt a bit uninspired.

You know that one accessory, maybe it’s a statement necklace or a cool pair of sneakers, that instantly makes any outfit 10 percent more stylish? There are spots in our homes like that too. They don’t take much work to shine (that’s the whole point!), yet they look amazing. And they make the rest of your home look amazing too.

Every once in a while, you come across a chameleon color. This kind of hue manages to be many things at once: bold yet grounding, dramatic yet natural, trendy yet timeless. Whatever mood you’re looking to create, it’s somehow just right. That’s how Apartment Therapy’s editor-in-chief, Kylie McConville, feels about her 2024 Color Crush: Jasper SW 6216 by Sherwin-Williams. It’s a lush and earthy green that can bring the drama or quiet the mind.

Your mattress is one of the most important purchases you’ll make for your home. Not only does it need to be high-quality enough to stand up to constant use, but it also has to be designed to deliver exceptional sleep. You know, that thing that plays a central role in our physical, emotional, and mental health. That’s no small mission, but Avocado Green Mattress is committed to succeeding at it — all while helping the planet.

Discover what makes each of The Vibiest Towns in America so special, and take our quiz to find out which town’s vibe is a perfect fit for you. This content is presented in partnership with the All-New Toyota Camry.A lot has changed about Orange, New Jersey, over the years, but its vibrant spirit has been a constant. Orange once boomed as a manufacturing hub, with beer, boots, and staplers dispersing from its factories up and down the Northeast Corridor.