A 400-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio Fits a Ton of Color in a Small Space
Esi Agbemenu is drawn to fun, bold colors, big patterns, and glam accents.
Jan 26, 2021
3 Things Plant Pros Always Stock Up on in Winter—and 1 Thing They Skip
Love your plants? Then pamper them like the pros do.
Jan 20, 2021
10 Living Room Trends That Will Dominate 2021, According to Designers
Out with the old and in with the new!
Jan 5, 2021
This Small/Cool Winner’s 280-Square-Foot Studio Feels So Much Larger Than It Is
KC Cibran's TINY 280-square-foot Manhattan studio apartment won the Tiny Bracket in 2020's Small/Cool competition, and really that's no surprise to anyone who's seen inside her "Tropical Boho and Cuban Abuela" style space.
Dec 30, 2020
One Good Thing: How To Declutter in Minutes with an Outbox and a Stair Hook
This simple habit is responsible for thousands of clutter-free homes.
Dec 17, 2020
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How a Book Reviewer Builds Quality “Me-Time” into Every Workday
While this year certainly has its challenges, here’s a silver lining: People across the country now working at home have saved an average of 54 minutes on their daily commute. That’s nearly an hour saved each day from the grind of gridlock. Before you pile another meeting or errand on your schedule, consider this: What if you used those 54 minutes just for you?We love a good sheet mask as much as the next person, but don’t be afraid to think bigger.
Dec 16, 2020
How to Polish & Repair Scratched Glass
There are few more timeless pieces of furniture than a glass table, whether it’s in your dining room or holding down the fort next to your couch. But the beauty of glass is also its downfall—it can get and show scratches way more easily than anyone would like.Luckily, there’s a super easy way to remedy those unsightly marks using items you almost definitely already have at home. While this won’t work for deep gouges, it’s the perfect trick for minor scratches.
Dec 6, 2020
There’s a Critical Part of Plant Shopping that Most People Skip
The most important part of plant care is actually quite easy to master, and it comes into play before you even purchase your plants at all.
Dec 3, 2020
Thanks to 50+ Plants, This Studio Apartment Is a Serene Greenhouse
For this young professional, houseplants serve as more than decor in her studio: They are a form of self care and meditation.
Dec 3, 2020
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7 Plants That Look Great in Any Home — And Are Easy to Take Care Of
Houseplants add instant warmth and energy to a space, but they can be intimidating: Am I watering too much? Not enough? What the heck is indirect light, anyway? Don’t worry! There are plenty of pretty plants that deliver green vibes — and bonus style points — without requiring a degree in botany. We picked seven favorites that will look great in any room.
Nov 20, 2020
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Finish This Simple Cleaning Routine Before You Put Up Holiday Decorations This Year
Holiday Cure
Everyone has an opinion on when it’s the right time to start decorating for holidays, but the only opinion that matters is your own. In a year that has truly tested your spirit, you deserve to break out the twinkle lights early, if that’s going to bring a spot of joy to your life at home.Spoiler alert: We’ll be putting up decorations this weekend. (It’s very choose-your-own adventure-style: do as much or as little early decorating as you’d like.
Nov 12, 2020
This Viral TikTok Says You Can Clean Your Toaster with a Hair Dryer—So I Tried It
I’m no stranger to using new tools on old jobs, but I’ll admit, I’d never thought to bring a hair tool into the kitchen.
Nov 8, 2020
This 20-Foot Long Van's Packed with Smart Small-Space Ideas (& Has a Projector!)
It's not only gorgeous aesthetically, but it's loaded with little luxuries that make it one of the most comfortable vans I've seen. It's definitely a van for homebodies, which we've all (had to) become in 2020.
Nov 4, 2020
A 280-Square-Foot Studio Proves the Space-Maximizing Power of Vertical Storage
This tiny NYC studio has a piano instead of a couch, an expandable table that can seat up to six, and lots of vertical storage solutions for small spaces.
Oct 28, 2020
The $13 Amazon Buy That Solves Every Renter's Biggest Winter Problem
Keeping your rental warm throughout the season can be a challenge when you're at the whim of your building's management.
Oct 23, 2020
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A Los Angeles Ranch with Mid-Century Charm and Miles of Color
Name: Samantha Klein and Aaron KleinLocation: Glendale, CASize: 1480 square feetType of home: Spanish ranchAfter an unhappy stint in the Bay Area, creative professionals Samantha and Aaron couldn’t wait to get back to Sam’s native LA, with its beautiful beaches and warmer weather. They were devoted Los Angelenos—and Sam’s colorful, playful style is 100-percent SoCal—but they thought that buying a home was a few more years down the line.
Oct 22, 2020
A Minimal 248-Square-Foot Tiny House Is One of the Most Beautifully Designed
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Monique and Aswan designed and built a STUNNING tiny house... and they were crowned the Teeny Tiny bracket winner in Apartment Therapy's Small/Cool contest.
Oct 21, 2020
I’ve Tested Tons of Cordless Stick Vacuums, and These Are My Favorites
And not one of them is a Dyson.
Oct 16, 2020
This Brilliant Hack Adds a Shelf’s Worth of Space to Your Fridge
Thanksgiving is tough on your fridge space. That's why I'm particularly proud of this hack that I figured out, all by myself, a few years ago.
Oct 14, 2020
5 Things You Should Always Throw Into the Dishwasher If There’s Room
Make a little room for these things.
Oct 11, 2020
9 Ways to Make Your Space Feel Fresh Without Spending More Than $10
There are plenty of ways revamp for less than $10—it just takes a little flexibility, patience, and creativity. Whether your living room, kitchen, bedroom, dining room, or laundry room is driving you absolutely nuts, here are some suggestions to freshen up the space, so you can enter another season at home feeling just a little bit more content.
Oct 7, 2020
Your Vacuum Works Fine—You’re Just Not Vacuuming Correctly
Before you spring for a new machine, check through this list of common vacuuming mistakes that could be sabotaging your attempts.
Oct 6, 2020
B&A: A 350-Square-Foot Studio’s Renter-Friendly Remodel Maximized Its Storage
This apartment started as a blank white box with no character to speak of. Lisa Lu not only added a ton of renter-friendly style, but she's also fit a TON of storage in this small home.
Oct 5, 2020
7 Places to Get Custom Home Decor That’s Actually Affordable
Be your own designer—for less!
Oct 1, 2020
A 550-Square-Foot Apartment Masterfully Fits a Ton of Function in a Small Space
This couple's rental needed to serve not just as a home, but as a wellness center, office, favorite restaurant, and refuge. They did it by making sure every single item in the apartment is multifunctional.
Sep 28, 2020
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Our Lifestyle Director Taryn Williford Helps Answer All of Your Tricky Wedding Registry Questions
When Apartment Therapy’s Lifestyle Director Taryn Williford and her husband got married, registering at Crate and Barrel was an obvious choice. It turned out to be one of their best wedding planning decisions — and one of the most fun parts of the whole experience. She’s here today to answer your questions about what to add to your own Crate and Barrel wedding registry. We asked three couples what wedding registry questions are currently stumping them.
Sep 25, 2020
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One Storage Solution Everyone Has at Home—But Maybe Shouldn’t Be Using
Decluttering Cure
The problem is when it becomes more of a reflex than a rule.
Sep 25, 2020
What to Plant in September, the Start of Fall Gardening Season
From pretty peonies to edible greens, there's plenty of planting to do this month.
Sep 17, 2020
12 Things I Learned From Watching Netflix’s ‘Get Organized with The Home Edit’
These organizing tricks are too good not to share.
Sep 16, 2020
16 Trends that are Going to Rule the Rest of 2020, According to Designers
A look at what's to come, trend-wise, for this year and into 2021!
Sep 15, 2020
4 Up-and-Coming Living Room Trends Real Estate Agents Love Seeing
Get your Zoom backdrops ready.
Sep 15, 2020
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Try the “One-Room Reset” to Declutter and Make Over Any Space, for Free
Decluttering Cure
The one-room reset is a simple exercise that helps you not only reduce visual clutter, but also make over your space to keep things fresh and interesting.
Sep 12, 2020
5 Easy Organizing Tips That’ll Transform Your Home, According to The Home Edit
The timing of their new show on Netflix called “Get Organized with The Home Edit” couldn't have come at a better time (or year).
Sep 9, 2020
9 Things No One Needs Anymore and Should Declutter
Ciao! Sayonara! Adios!
Sep 9, 2020
The One Thing that Should Be at the Top of Everyone’s Decluttering List
Once you've taken on this task, you'll be set up to confidently cull any category of clutter.
Sep 7, 2020
A 92-Square-Foot Converted Van Proves Homes Don't Have to Be Big to Be Comfy
Married couple Abigail and Natalie travel and work full-time in their 2004 Sprinter van they converted into a home on wheels.
Sep 2, 2020
CEO Maxwell Ryan's Home Is a Showcase of All of AT's Design Philosophies
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Take a video tour of Apartment Therapy CEO's GORGEOUS house.
Aug 27, 2020
11 Design Clichés To Avoid When Decorating, According to Designers
You don't always have to follow the "rules."
Aug 22, 2020
30 Easy Ways to Make Your Home the Comfy, Cozy Haven You’ve Always Dreamed Of
Make your home feel like a warm hug.
Aug 20, 2020
6 Up-and-Coming Bedroom Trends Real Estate Agents Love Seeing
From integrated headboards to balconies.
Aug 10, 2020
12 Home Habits of Impossibly Stylish People You Should Copy Immediately
And they're surprisingly easy to implement!
Aug 10, 2020
Enliven Your Cooking Space With These 12 Best Kitchen Plants
Here's why we love to keep them there.
Aug 5, 2020
Neat People Reveal the Cleaning Tool They Won’t Live Without
These "neat freaks" share their recommendations for the cleaning tool they can't live without. Their answers might leave you floored!
Aug 3, 2020
64 Things Everyone Always Forgets to Clean
Check out this list of things that rarely see the touch of a rag or bristle of a broom—and then change that.
Aug 3, 2020
Try These Expert Tips for Shiny, Streak-Free Windows
For your deeper window cleaning to remove dirt and restore shine, the experts recommend a seasonal cadence of once every three or so months. Here's how you do it.
Aug 1, 2020
I Let 2.7 Million People Vote on My Bathroom Wall Color—and Here’s What Happened
This is what happens when you love neutral tones, but Instagram favors bold colors.
Jul 28, 2020
8 Unexpected Color Combinations Interior Designers are Loving Right Now
You probably haven't thought of these!
Jul 19, 2020
5 Bad Houseplant Habits You Should Break Right Now
When you read articles about caring for houseplants, they typically tell you what you should be doing to get your green pups to thrive. But sometimes it’s more effective to hear the opposite—after all, you can’t learn from your mistakes until you know what they are. Here are five bad houseplant habits that all plant parents need to break right now. When I got my first couple of houseplants, back in my college dorm, I randomly chose a peace lily and a sage plant.
Jul 18, 2020
Casper Has Opened a Nap Café in New York
If you need a nap in the city that never sleeps, then there’s a new way for you to catch some ZZZs. Casper, the direct-to-consumer mattress company that started the bed in a box craze, has opened The Dreamery, a nap café next to its store in New York. If you’re new to nap cafés, then you’ve been sleeping on a trend.
Jul 17, 2020
DIY to Try: How To Make Your Own Mudcloth
My love affair with mudcloth is well documented. If you are unfamiliar with the stuff, mudcloth is a somewhat heavy fabric, sewn in strips, and dyed naturally with mud. It usually has a graphic pattern of geometric lines and dots, in high contrast black and white. Given the process of making it, it’s no surprise that the real deal is also somewhat expensive.
Jul 17, 2020
Add Instant Charm to Your Table with this Bow Napkin
Ready for the most elegant party trick we’ve seen in a long time? Take just one cloth napkin and a pretty napkin ring and turn them into a beautiful bow to top off your table. If you’re hosting a holiday party or a casual get-together, use this bow-shaped accent to dress up each place setting. We’re willing to bet your guests will be begging to know how you made them.
Jul 17, 2020
The $3 Trader Joe’s Item I Buy for Everyone I Know
The perfect go-to gift—one that’s sure to please just about anyone and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg—is pretty hard to find. But there’s one thing at Trader Joe’s which I buy for everyone I know, and I’ll keep doing it until I die. I’m talking about succulents, those delightful diminutive plants that everyone’s crazy about these days. They’re cute and they are easy to care for.
Jul 16, 2020
Foolproof Ways to Keep Your Succulents Alive and Thriving
Succulents are delightful little plants that boast a variety of fun colors, textures, and shapes. They are sometimes said to “thrive on neglect,” and while they definitely don’t require much fussing over, it’s still best to know what they like and what they don’t. Here are our top tips for succulent growing and care. Simply put, succulents are plants that store water in their stems or leaves, which are thick and fleshy.
Jul 16, 2020
5 Clever Ideas for Your Best (and Easiest!) Holiday Party Yet
Maybe you dream of throwing the perfect holiday party…but you dread the planning, and the preparation, and the cooking, and the cleanup. We’ve got some tips, from our video archives, about how to make the whole thing as simple and painless as possible. You’re on your way to your best (and easiest) holiday party yet. Having a party that’s fun and un-stressy is all about making sure you’re prepared beforehand.
Jul 16, 2020
Why You Should Put Baking Soda in a Salt Shaker
The spillage is real.
Jul 16, 2020
The Ultimate Guide to Hand Washing Your Laundry
Stop dropping big bucks at the dry cleaner. You really can clean your delicates at home in your bathroom sink as long as you do it the right way. Here’s everything you need to know. First, a disclaimer: I have safely hand washed many items that read “dry clean only” but do so at your own risk. If you’re nervous, err on the side of caution and drop it off at the dry cleaner. It’ll be worth your peace of mind.
Jul 16, 2020
5 Smart Decorating Ideas to Steal from the Target Holiday Catalog
The folks at Target are a pretty stylish bunch, and their holiday photoshoots are jam-packed with inspirational and accessible ways to decorate. Even if you don’t shop at the store (or if your favorite items sell out fast), you can still steal tips and ideas from their latest catalog, and have a fun and festive home this season. Organic greenery is an incredibly easy and affordable way to decorate simply.
Jul 16, 2020
How to Redecorate Your Home Without Spending a Dime, According to Designers
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The pros sound off.
Jul 15, 2020
One Minute Tip: Build Your Own Snowblower Cab
At Apartment Therapy, we believe the more personal you make your space, the happier you will be in it (and that goes for the time you spend caring for the roads leading up to your space, too!). In today’s video, Grandpa Carl shows us his hand-built custom snowblower cab, which he invented and built for less than it would cost to buy one commercially.
Jul 15, 2020
B&A: How a Tiny Apartment Transformed into 2020's Small/Cool Grand Prize Winner
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Apartment Therapy's Small/Cool contest grand prize winner has an Oakland apartment featuring smart small-space ideas. And one of the most organized pantries we've ever seen!
Jul 15, 2020
A Debt-Free Young Couple’s Cozy 200-Square-Foot Tiny House Is an Inspiration to Everyone
Kothney-Issa and Marek Bush of "Living Tiny With the Bushes" live in a tiny house that gives them the flexibility to meet their financial goals and dreams.
Jul 1, 2020
This DIYer's Vintage Chair Redo Features a Clever Budget Upholstery Hack
It saved her TONS on upholstery costs.
Jun 24, 2020
25 Little Ways to Refresh Your Home for $25 or Less
Not all transformations need to feel like a quest—in fact, you can go a long way on just a little money.
Jun 18, 2020
This Designer Transformed Cheap Picture Frames into a Plant Parent's Dream
Proof that picture frames are good for more than just gallery walls.
Jun 17, 2020
A 300-Square-Foot School Bus Is a Cozy, Rustic Home on Wheels
Though only 300 square feet on the inside, this bus home has everything a "regular" home might have, including a washing machine, two custom log fireplaces, a full-sized tile shower, and more!
Jun 17, 2020
6 Things You Can Organize to Feel More In Control of Your Space and Your Life
If there's ever a time to reduce stress and engage in tasks that give a sense of "calm or release, it's now.
Jun 12, 2020
10 Drying Racks to Spare Your Clothes and Save Energy on Laundry Day
We found stylish and effective options.
Jun 3, 2020
It's Incredible How Much Storage Fits in This 296-Square-Foot Studio
New York-based makeup artist Kim White completely transformed her teeny Brooklyn studio apartment with IKEA hacks, contact paper, and smart storage ideas.
May 28, 2020
On YouTube, This Dad Offers Encouragement and Practical Tutorials for Household Tasks
After growing up without a dad, he wants to help kids who need it.
May 24, 2020
Apartment Therapy’s News and Culture Editor Lives in a Bold ‘Boho Rainbow Brite’ Boston Home
Our News and Culture Editor wears rainbows, sports rainbow hair, and even has prisms in her windows that throw rainbows all day.
May 20, 2020
How To Clean a Cast Iron Skillet
Instructions for cast iron skillet cleaning often include a lot of don’ts: don’t use soap, don’t use steel wool, don’t put it in the dishwasher. It’s almost enough to scare one off from cast iron completely! However, with a few simple techniques, you’ll be able to keep your skillet clean, rust-free, and well-seasoned. (And, worst-case scenario, you can always re-season it.
May 15, 2020
This Texas Tiny House Hides Some Seriously Genius Built-In Storage Ideas
Amanda Wolters shares this 380-square-foot tiny house called "Ladybird" with her two pups, Barb and Vera.
May 13, 2020