Decorating

Leave it to the Kardashians to turn a baby shower into a star-studded fete with enough ritzy gifts to fill a truck. And that’s just what the family did over the weekend to honor the last currently pregnant Kardashian, Khloe, for the impending arrival of her baby girl with boyfriend Tristan Thompson.

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During the warm days of summer that always seem to creep into September, no material is more refreshing than naturally crisp linen. To cool you down as this glorious season lingers on, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite sources for high-quality linen everything—duvet covers, towels, and notebooks included. Save this list of go-to shops in your design file—these are 8 sources you’re going to want to keep shopping all year long. Why linen, you ask?

They're a dupe for West Elm at a fraction of the cost.

Once upon a time, Urban Outfitter’s home section was a place to go for inexpensive sleeper couches and duvet covers and not much else. Recently, however, the retailer has expanded its line to include a number of looks at affordable prices. The new Modern Boho collection is one such example. Rather than the “downtown loft” vibe of the UO days of yore, this is all sun-drenched Laurel Canyon bungalow.

The old adage, “I don’t want to be a part of a club that would have me as a member” was clearly coined in the pre-Costco (pc) era. Costco memberships, while reasonable, are often just not worth it for the casual bulk buyer, but boy are they tempting. But good news abounds! You can now shop at Costco without a membership. Thanks to Google Express, you can now shop at Costco, a lone wolf without a membership, from the comfort of your own home. “There must be a catch!

Adding that last layer to a room means arranging and styling surfaces like windowsills, tabletops, and especially empty bookshelves. You can leave these to the last minute, as they are the finishing touches rather than the backbone of your design. Here’s how we tackled Ashley’s bookshelves during the makeover: Before you get started, gather lots of things in a variety of finishes, shapes, textures, and colors.

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If you’re looking for a way to make your hectic life just a little easier, look no further than the mighty slow cooker. There are a ton of options on the market, some bad, some good, some outrageously good, with a myriad of features. Here are 10 of our favorites for every budget. The site of this no-frills slow cooker instantaneously takes me back to my childhood.

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We’re always on the lookout for smart, renter-friendly products that won’t risk your security deposit, and make your space better than the day you moved in. Slatted window blinds are one particular sore spot for a lot of folks: They look generic, have constant problems, and landlords don’t always let you remove them. Well, tenants rejoice, because we found a way to work around those ugly window coverings, and dramatically change the look of your whole room.

Let’s set something straight before we begin: espresso machines—good espresso machines—are expensive. Like, really expensive (think comparable in price to an entire living room’s worth of furniture.) So when we were rounding up our list of top-notch espresso makers, we had to cut ourselves off at $1,000 before things got astronomical. With that budget in mind, here are the best 13 machines on the market.

After years of thrifting, and knowing myself, I’ve figured out when it makes sense to head to Goodwill, and when I should just stay home. If you aren’t a diehard go-every-day-as-if-it’s-a-religion kind of shopper, then choose your strategy carefully and save yourself a world of hassle and time. Right Before Halloween: There’s just no point.

Cabinetry usually adds up to about half of kitchen renovation expenses, so if you have a small budget, you’ve got to find ways to cut costs. Shop sales, check second-hand and salvage stores, try a demolition auction, or find ways to get a custom look from big box sources.For kitchen cabinet sources, click here. Home Depot Big box stores like Home Depot have frequent discounts on stock kitchen cabinets.

I recently installed under cabinet lights in the kitchen of my rental apartment, and for a relatively small investment, they have made a big impact: They provide lighting for such kitchen tasks as dish washing and food prep, and their ambient glow is a pleasant alternative to the harsh overhead lighting I relied on previously. Fluorescent, halogen and xenonTOP ROW1. NON LED Countertop Light, $20 from IKEA2. LEDme Button Light, $54 from WAC Lighting3.

Not only does the faucet you choose for your kitchen affect the overall look of the room, but if you cook a lot (or if you don’t own a dishwasher), the convenience of its design will affect you every day. For our 2016 faucet guide, we’ve taken both form and function into consideration—and to raise the stakes even higher, set a price cap at $200. These options meet the trifecta—they’re pretty, practical, and very well-priced.

I’ve been rounding up these little luxuries for a number of years and have even been corrected (happily) that a “bedside carafe” MUST (in order to earn its name) have a glass attached to it. Agreed. So this is my biggest selection yet of the best options out there right now, from traditional to modern, from high to low. The one up top is my top pick this year, because the shape is unexpected but still elegant, and it’s totally affordable.

Move over, navy blue velvet!

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Snag unique throw pillows, lampshades, wallpaper, and more.

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Do we really ever grow out of the ‘back to school’ routine? I think for many of us, September will always mark that time. Even if you’re not in school or sending any of your mini-me’s off to learn, it’s still a great time of year to regroup and re-organize your working space.

It's so easy!

Perfect for grilling, baking, cooking and everything in between!

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Say goodbye to your terry cotton towels forever.

Perfect for lounging, reading, and napping.

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They hide your garbage, but that doesn't mean they have to be as unsightly as what's in them.

No space is small enough for a basket or two.

You might already be shopping there and just have no idea.

Bye-bye, fussy equipment and tools!

Your new favorite bath towel: found!

If you've ever looked around your home and noticed that a majority of what you own is all from the same handful of stores, read on.

New bedding doesn't have to cost a fortune.

Never underestimate the importance of a well-lit work space.

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Have a chair that's been sitting around waiting for you to reupholster it? Want to cook up some new pillows for your sofa or bed? Well, we've got just the source guide for you.

Make your WFH setup even better than a traditional office space.

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Burn a candle, not money.

There's some amazing boho inspo here.

It's a tough to achieve restful sleep these days.

When three different professional designers give their seal of approval to a sofa, you should pay attention.

It's making us totally rethink leather.

It's one of the easiest ways to make your bathroom feel more zen.

So your sofa looks its best for as long as possible!

The Plan with Purpose line features four different types of peel-and-stick schedules.

Which Martha house best matches your style?

You'll never run out of coffee ever again!

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It’s 2019, and yet, “modern farmhouse” style is still crushing it. These colors will help you bring the style home.

Just because it's sold out doesn't mean you can't find it!

Time to stock up.

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Regardless of whether you’re a novice or veteran plant parent, you can’t go wrong with a cactus: they’re stylish, affordable, hard to kill, and propagable. And as of today, Bloomscape is enticing plant lovers everywhere with their new line of cacti that they’ll deliver right to your door. The online plant shop launched their new cacti line called the Mojave Collection, curated by Bloomscape’s very own Plant Mom, Joyce Mast.

Because sometimes you just don't have the extra storage.

Never use TaskRabbit to put together your furniture again.

For those who can't go out to the grocery store right now.

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We found options for every size and style.

The hunt for the perfect pillow ends here.

Here's what to keep an eye out for!

Modernist company KitHAUS recently debuted a new line of prefab homes.

Dehlia’s tiny bathroom is typical of a city apartment: a 4 x 6 foot space that benefited from a functional, small-scale redesign. The floors are slate, the walls are seaglass, and the fixtures are well proportioned for the room. It can be difficult to find small tubs, toilets, and sinks for a bathroom renovation, but combing Dehlia’s source list as well as a few good posts from the Apartment Therapy archives, we’ve found some relevant resources.

The kitchen: it’s the laboratory of the home, where we “work” to create meals for ourselves and those we live with. Conversely, it’s also often the social hub of the home, where friends gather at parties or even where you might like to hang out solo, just reading a book or listening to the radio. With these dual purposes in mind, it’s often tricky to strike the right lighting balance.

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Go boho without breaking the budget.

Boring luggage is very much a thing of the past.

The '70s are back!

If you're a fan of MCM style, you'll love this.