Mackenzie was working as a realtor giving a tour of this cozy cottage when she decided to place an offer herself. When her and her husband moved in, they got to work transforming a small one-bedroom cottage into a open two-bedroom lofted space.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Mar 29, 2022

Here’s How to Tell What an American Foursquare House Looks Like

Have you ever seen one?

Lauren Wellbank

Mar 24, 2022

This Is the “It” Throw Blanket You’ve Been Seeing Everywhere

These blankets will add instant cheer and charm to your space.

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Mar 23, 2022

Here’s a Fun, Easy Way to Hack an IKEA Dresser with Contact Paper

No paint, sanding, or power tools required.

Savannah West

Mar 23, 2022

I'm a Shopping Editor, And I'm Seeing These Home Trends Everywhere this Spring

And the best places to shop for them!

Blair Donovan

Mar 23, 2022

4 Questions You Might Not Know to Ask About Your Home’s Foundation — But Should

It’s helpful to know what it’s in store *before* you buy.

Heather Bien

Mar 21, 2022

Your New Statement Decor Piece May Be Right in Your Backyard

It really doesn't get more organic and earthy than this.

Savannah West

Mar 18, 2022

If This Spot in Your Home Is Missing Something, Try Wallpaper

If you're looking for a renter-friendly way to jazz up your space, this could be the answer.

Savannah West

Mar 17, 2022

This Kitchen Staple Is Back Big Time as Wall Decor

A popular vintage decor trend is having a moment.

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Mar 15, 2022

Cabot's First-Ever Outdoor Trend of the Year Brings WFH Life Outside

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Take your spring work days outside.

Arielle Tschinkel

Mar 15, 2022

If You Aren’t Interested in Hanging a Gallery Wall, Try This Trick Instead

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Savannah West

Mar 14, 2022

Carnivalcore Is the Loud, Colorful Sibling to Cottagecore

Carnivalcore can be a little bit tacky — but in a good way.

Olivia Harvey

Mar 14, 2022

4 Things Real Estate Agents Always Say About Colonial Homes

They're packed with curb appeal.

Zakiya Kassam

Mar 13, 2022

These Are the Top Cities Around the World for Design Inspiration

These places are so inspiring.

Arielle Tschinkel

Mar 12, 2022

Designers Say These Are the 7 Areas of the Home Where Clients Are Most Likely to Splurge

People tend to invest in kitchens and bathrooms — but several other areas of the home are getting special attention these days.

Sarah Lyon

Mar 11, 2022

These Are the Top Spring Gardening Trends, According to Pinterest

If you’re a gardener, you’re likely already plotting what you’re going to be planting come springtime.

Megan Johnson

Mar 11, 2022

The Chic, Sustainable Find That Changed How I Think About Wooden Bath Mats Forever

It's great looking, sustainable, hygienic, and so much more.

Mar 10, 2022

This Fashion Designer Came Up with the Perfect Way to Display Your Kids' Art

Give your refrigerator a break and hang all of your child's art in their room for them to see and be inspired by every day.

Savannah West

Mar 9, 2022

9 AT Editors Share Their Favorite Secondhand Finds

Check out our favorite thrifted things!

Savannah West

Mar 7, 2022

3 Things Real Estate Agents Always Say About Tudor Homes

The idyllic style calls for a little TLC.

Zakiya Kassam

Mar 5, 2022

8 Brilliant Layout Hacks from Apartment Therapy House Tours

Starter Packs

With any space, it’s tricky to figure out the perfect layout. But when it’s your first apartment? That takes tricky to a whole new level.

Shagun Khare

Mar 5, 2022

Here's How to Create a Home Office Basically Out of Thin Air

If you're low on square footage, you can still have a super-stylish home office.

Savannah West

Mar 3, 2022

These Are the 3 Biggest Gallery Wall Mistakes You're Probably Making

And how to fix them!

Savannah West

Mar 2, 2022

How to Discover (and Name!) Your Interior Design Style

Starter Packs

You want your first apartment to feel like you — but that’s quite a daunting task if you’ve never been responsible for decorating a home before!

Avery Matera

Mar 2, 2022

9 TikTokers With Homes I'd Love to Live In

This group is worth a follow — trust me!

Savannah West

Feb 26, 2022

The First Thing You Need to Know About "Grandfamily" Housing

Grandfamily developments are starting to pop up.

Sofia Rivera

Feb 26, 2022

My Grandma Swears By This Decorating Pick, and It's in Every Room of Her House

While these sorts of curtains might seem a little old-school, my grandmother's house is making a case for. bringing them back.

Savannah West

Feb 25, 2022

This Is an Unexpected Spot You've Never Thought to Put Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper

... but should!

Savannah West

Feb 24, 2022

An 1800s "Maximalist Disco Cottage" Is Furnished with Upcycled Secondhand Finds

TOURS

The renter of this colorful, charming place says anyone can be "a design diva" – even on a budget. Her stylish finds (all under $100) certainly prove it.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Feb 24, 2022

8 Black Designers on How They Celebrate Black History in Their Designs

These spaces are love letters to revolutionary creativity and the beauty in Blackness.

Shagun Khare

Feb 23, 2022

Jennifer Garner’s Wood-Paneled Fridge Makes Her Kitchen Look Seamless

Garner has a fridge-slash-cabinet wall.

Alexandra Frost

Feb 22, 2022

5 Home Features That Preservation Experts Can’t Stand to See Altered

Here's why.

Heather Bien

Feb 22, 2022

These Are the Most Popular Spring Interior Styles, According to Pinterest

Spring is on its way—why not match your decor?

Emma Kershaw

Feb 20, 2022

7 Bedroom Trends From Decades Past That Need to Make a Comeback

According to designers!

Shagun Khare

Feb 19, 2022

This Is Your Dream Home, According to Your Star Sign

An expert astrologer weighs in.

Emma Kershaw

Feb 19, 2022

Pantone Released Its Color Trend Report For Autumn/Winter 2022

The color palette "contrasts our co-existing desires for rest and relaxation with non-conforming exuberant expression."

Emma Kershaw

Feb 19, 2022

Home Experts Share Their 19 Favorite Items to Collect and Display

From glassware to art and everything in between!

Sarah Lyon

Feb 18, 2022

Jessica Simpson Proves That an All-Dark Wood Interior Can Be Bold

It plays into a royalcore vibe, too.

Emma Kershaw

Feb 17, 2022

HGTV Expert Breegan Jane Uses These 3 Hues to Create Instant Serenity at Home

Create a calming oasis with these three colors.

Emma Kershaw

Feb 17, 2022

HGTV’s “Good Bones” Swears By This Art for Adding Depth and Interest Into a Room

It's low-risk and oftentimes affordable, too.

Emma Kershaw

Feb 17, 2022

HGTV Expert Tiffany Brooks Shared 3 Design Details for the Perfect Reading Room

Super cozy library space, here you come.

Emma Kershaw

Feb 15, 2022

These 3 Historically Black Communities Represent Black Excellence

Learn about the places that highlight Black success.

Brianna Rhodes

Feb 15, 2022

TikTok Just Discovered Target’s Home Planner Feature

Game. Changer.

Emma Kershaw

Feb 13, 2022

This Living Room Sofa Staple Might Actually Be a Better Product for Your Bedroom

Honestly, I wish I had thought of this myself.

Savannah West

Feb 11, 2022

These Are the Unmistakable Features of a 1970s House

According to real estate experts.

Sarah Kuta

Feb 11, 2022

6 Pros and Cons of Cohousing (and What It Is)

Here's why you might want to try it.

Ellen Ryan

Feb 11, 2022

4 Architectural Styles That Real Estate Agents Love Right Now

From classical to modern.

Zakiya Kassam

Feb 8, 2022

This Brooklyn-Based, Black-Owned Candle Company Has the Best-Smelling Scents

You're going to want them all!

Savannah West

Feb 7, 2022

7 Home Features That Get a Bad Rap in the Real Estate World

Here's what buyers shy away from on a regular basis.

Jennifer Billock

Feb 7, 2022

The Property Brothers Launched a New Comforter Collection at Macy’s and It’s on Major Sale Right Now

Each one is under $100 — but for a very limited time.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Feb 5, 2022

This $75 TikTok Headboard Hack Might Be One of the Coolest, Most Creative Ideas

Two words: pool noodles.

Blair Donovan

Feb 4, 2022

If Wallpapering a Ceiling Is Too Much Commitment for You, Try This DIY Instead

Visual interest overhead without all the fuss!

Savannah West

Feb 4, 2022

6 Easy, Budget-Friendly Ways to Refresh Your Living Room for 2022

According to a professional interior stylist!

Savannah West

Feb 3, 2022

6 Types of Flooring on Their Way Out, According to Real Estate Agents

These styles have overstayed their welcome.

Lauren Wellbank

Feb 2, 2022

Here's an Unexpected Spot to Find Some Extra Storage in Your Space

Seriously, you'll never guess what's inside this firebox!

Savannah West

Feb 1, 2022

This Viral TikTok Just Might Make You Rethink Buying a Standard Bar Cart

It may be very pricey, but, man, is this thing cool!

Savannah West

Jan 30, 2022

These Are the Most Googled Interior Design Trends in 2022

Watch out for these styles that are set to dominate the year ahead.

Emma Kershaw

Jan 30, 2022

How to Incorporate the Dark Academia Trend Into Your Home

Move over, cottagecore.

Emma Kershaw

Jan 29, 2022

One HGTV Star Shows the Power of Having a Thoughtfully Designed Hood in the Kitchen

Talk about a statement piece.

Emma Kershaw

Jan 28, 2022

These Were the Most Popular Gardening Trends in 2021

Gardening company Breck’s gathered Google search data from November of 2020 to November of 2021, and compiled the results last month to determine what the most popular gardening trends proved to be in each state.

Megan Johnson

Jan 28, 2022

Floral Wallpaper Is Even More Popular in 2022, According to Search Data

New data shows that grannycore is here to stay for the duration — or at least for the rest of 2022.

Arielle Tschinkel

Jan 28, 2022

The Best New IKEA Home Decor Products for Starting Off 2022 on a Stylish Note

Starting at just $3.49!

Jan 27, 2022

7 Under-the-Radar Brands Doing Boho Decor Right That You Need to Know About Now

For the boho room of your dreams!

Jan 25, 2022