Decorating by Room

Hint: It's the easiest ever way to style your sofa.

Though for some of us they still sound like an impossible luxury of space.

Project by: Kaycee Location: College Park — Orlando, Florida An old colleague and friend of mine recently moved into some new office space for his growing creative agency, and reached out to me to help decorate the waiting room. The rooms had already been painted, and I was given free range to do as I like. I didn’t have a strict deadline, but completed the room within about 3 months from start to finish (installation happened over a weekend).

Makeover by: Pam Lostracco, owner of Pam Lostracco Custom Designed Murals Location: Toronto, Canada Last spring, I started envisioning how my artwork would look at a larger size. The mountain design I created for a calendar was doing really well, so I decided to start my first large piece by transferring the mountains onto my bedroom wall. Not only did it transform the atmosphere in the whole room but my entire business plan, too!

Name: Sam, Chris, Madeleine and Maggie Location: New Town; Edinburgh, Scotland Size: 3,000 square feet Years lived in: 1 1/2 years; Owned From the moment you walk through the front door into the spacious and grand, grey hall, this family home is elegant and beautiful. Chris holds up his hands and tells me firmly that it is “all down to Sam.

Name & Age: Eric, 1.5 weeks(!) oldLocation: Austin, TX When Ohdeedoh friend Luciana let us know that she was decorating a nursery for a baby boy, we couldn’t wait to see what she put together. Baby Eric’s nursery was lovingly decorated in advance of his October 15 birth day. Welcome home, little man.

Name: Anil & ShannonLocation: New York CitySize: 655 square feetYears lived in: 5 years, owned How do you hide two bedrooms in a 655-square foot studio loft? With one Murphy bed in the living room and a second revealed by a sliding kitchen wall, which skims the floor on ceiling tracks. Moving a kitchen wall sounds daunting, but it’s actually quite simple. As seen in the photo above, just clear off the counter, scoot over the rolling kitchen table, and give it a tug.

Two matching lamps in the bedroom? Fuggedaboutit! For a lamp lover, the bedroom’s a great place to mix it up. Combining table lamps, office lamps, sconces, standing lamps — even chandeliers — together can show off your style, shave a little off your bedroom budget and keep it modern. Our favorite new trend: mixing a standing lamp with a task or table lamp.

A little bit of color goes a long way in this gut renovated Beacon Hill kitchen by designer Liz Caan.

Seven smart ways to turn one space into two.

If you’re familiar with our Instagram, you know we love to fill our feed with jaw-dropping spaces that aim to inspire—whether it’s regrammed from a follower or photographed in one of our House Tours. Since we feel that our audience truly have a great eye for design, we wanted give some of our top liked posts from February a little extra lovin’. To narrow it down, we decided to focus on living rooms that we’ve featured over the past 28 days.

Name: Holley Simmons and Audrey Matthias Location: Mt. Pleasant; Washington, D.C. Size: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: 3 years; Rented In September of last year we introduced you to the beautiful decor and fashion sense of friends and roommates Holley Simmons and Audrey Matthias. The duo recently remodeled the dining room of their apartment in Mt. Pleasant, NW D.C, and we can’t help but admire the mix of modern textiles and vintage furniture.

If you’re having trouble sleeping, it could be because of your crazy, busy, stressful life — or it could be because your bedroom just isn’t conducive to getting a good night’s rest. Here at Apartment Therapy, we’ve put a lot of thought into the elements that make for a restful sleeping space. This is a roundup of seven of the things that we think are most important — things that you can tweak in order to get some uninterrupted shut-eye.

Without breaking the bank.

It’s an age old question: “do I keep it or toss it?” This is of course pertaining to food in the fridge that’s been sitting there for a questionable period of time after a power outage. We refer you to our U.S. government guidelines on food safety, recommending just how long our refrigerators and freezers will hold their temperatures, as well as whether to keep or discard food kept inside during a power outage.

Let's dive into each kitchen trend that Pantone's color experts brought to our attention.

We’re defining “minimal” a little literal in this post — we’re talking about bedrooms lovely because they only have the minimal amount of elements in them. A bed. Maybe a nightstand. A rug for softness underfoot. Maybe a light. They’re not wall-to-wall stuff — and that avoidance of clutter and more things than actually needed can have quite a few benefits, both health and design wise.

When you have a small kitchen (I do), creative problem solving stops becoming a resume catchphrase and starts becoming a way of life. Configuring cookware and food and utensils—while trying to keep it all from looking like a mad scientist’s lab—isn’t easy. Here are 10 great posts in one place to offer some tips, tricks and inspiration for all of us fighting the good I-dream-of-kitchen-storage fight. Don’t neglect the space above your cabinets.

A lot of the kitchens we feature on this site are dramatic and beautiful and… well, huge. So today we’ve rounded up a selection of kitchens that are on the smaller side (some on the really small side) to inspire those of you who want a beautiful room for cooking, but don’t have infinite space. Above: this Parisian kitchen could not be any cuter, and is a great reminder that having a small space doesn’t have to mean skimping on style.

This quick curtain hack will take your bath from drab to fab.

I, like most adults who came to age in the time of Instagram, am a sucker for an aesthetically pleasing household item.

It immediately adds personality to the space.

Bring the outdoors inside. You won't regret it.

Hint: It's not your coffee table or bookshelf!

These are some of the most beautiful living rooms of 2019... is your favorite of the year on the list?

Hint: It has to do with tile!

“You messed up, he is never going to leave now, it looks amazing.”

For the last few years, I’ve been using my smartphone as an alarm. It seemed innocuous enough, until I came upon an alarm clock that I found quite cool and decided to try using it instead of my mobile. The results were surprising. Here are five reasons I’m ditching my smartphone in the bedroom: 1. When your phone goes to bed with you, you spend your last few minutes before sleep staring at a glowing screen. This is bad for falling asleep.

Name: Eulalie (8 months)Location: Townsville, Queensland, AustraliaRoom Size: 3m x 4mBefore becoming a new mom, Claire was a fashion stylist in Sydney. Since then, a surprise to no one after taking this room tour, she has developed a true passion for interior design and styling. What might surprise you is that Eulalie’s nursery was an evolution, starting out as a simple gender neutral room with just the handmade crib (that was Claire’s as a baby!) and a couple of pieces of furniture.

Because replacing the stove is not always realistic.

It oscillates between those recognizable bathroom signs, person-in-dress and person-in-pants.

Yes, brown is back. Seriously.

For all the excitement and messes and life that happens in them, our beds are notoriously difficult to clean. Here are some pro tips for effectively cleaning up spills and stains without having to hose the whole thing down in the yard… MATTRESSES: SF Gate has a six-step system for removing stains and odors from pillowtop mattresses. Secret ingredients: vinegar and baking soda (just not at the same time)!

It's dinner party season.

Yes, it *is* possible.

These decorating tricks will help you gain space in your living room in less than 10 minutes' time.

This 1950s icon just might be the OG of home hacking.

We asked the editors from our sister site, Kitchn, to share the little things that they do to make their kitchens better on the daily.

Your guests will think they're sleeping in a fancy suite—even if they're just on a sleeper sofa.

These paint colors will help you focus and feel calm, cool, and collected while working.

Make the most of your cook space by picking the right layout when you renovate.

The extension of Drew Barrymore’s home collection sold at Walmart reflects the season of fall and is more eclectic than ever before through five new patterns.

A new coffee table will transform your living room in an instant—promise!

These 12 design styles span half a millennium.

Name: Noah (2) Location: Sydney, Australia Room Size: 3.8m x 2.6m With three sons ages 2-12, Simone of Honey & Fizz is an expert at putting together little boys’ rooms. All three of her boys’ rooms are full of graphic patterns, color, and most importantly, fun. Her youngest son, Noah, calls this fantastic space home. Although he has some of his brother’s hand-me-down pieces, one certainly can’t say that his space isn’t special or unique to him.

Take your bathroom from drab to fab with these standout ideas.

Including a toilet brush that's decorated with dried flowers.

Ditch white walls in favor of one of these cheery options.

Hibernation is in full effect.

Bring a bit of nature into your home with these neutral accent pieces.

Thank u, next.

Name: Santiago (newborn) Location: Miami, Florida Making room for baby was a bit of a challenge in our 1,000 sq. ft apartment. We not only wanted to welcome our new baby with a cozy nursery, but we also had to incorporate a fully functional working home office for my husband, Carlos Pacheco, CEO of CapturePod. We wanted to create a space with a clean modern vibe with a little edge that Santiago could grow into.

Plus, the one items that's actually worth the splurge.

Give your cozy corner some flair with these easy tips.

Your bathroom is one of the most intimate areas of your home, so it’s important to make it a space you actually enjoy spending time in. So what to do when your bathroom is in need of a real revamp, but you don’t have the budget, time, or lease agreement to do so?Good news, friends: Amazon offers all kinds of chic and affordable bathroom fixtures to upgrade your bathroom with ease.

The pros weigh in.

To give you a taste of it, we’ve compiled our favorite 7 home items from the line—all under $75.

For a limited time, one room in Los Angeles has been transformed into a Lisa Frank paradise—which you can reserve for the ultimate throwback sleepover.

It's copper-infused to keep your bed cool and germ-free.

Plus, nine must-have items.

It’s been immensely popular in recent years, and if you’re still holding tight to your love of the blended hue, then prepare to be totally smitten with SMEG's latest limited-edition collection.

Some are more dramatic than others.

As these interior designers prove, opposites *can* attract.

We're taking you through the rainbow with six delightful sofas.

Saturday, October 5 marks 19 (!!) years since we were introduced to the chattiest mother-daughter duo to ever cross our screens.

Give your space some tuft love.

We're breaking down this popular kitchen style from floor to ceiling.

While real estate agents wish potential buyers could let their freak flags fly, unfortunately that's not the case when people are in open house mode.

Eco-friendly and chic!

Hello, sweet dreams!

You'll never be cold again. Ever.

Finally, there's room for everyone!