Styles & Trends Decorating

New decade, new design rules.

Stripe lovers, this one's for you!

Ettore Sottsass' Ultrafragola is amazing, but we're not spending that much on a mirror.

Fluted forms are making a comeback, and we're here for it.

Think galley kitchens are a relic of the 20th century that needs to stay there? We’re not so sure.

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

Some well-placed shapes and a can of paint is all you really need to turn your walls into a work of art.

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

Get your hygge on at home on the cheap.

Name: Russell Brown // Poke AcupunctureLocation: Los Angeles, CA The last time we visited Russell’s office at Poke Acupuncture, he was at his old location in West Hollywood. Just in the past couple months, he’s moved to an actual storefront and brought his DIY talent to this incredibly curated new office space. Succulents, fine art, books and hand crafted furniture are just some of the truly awesome elements of this acupuncture office.

As the Everything Store, Amazon sells virtually everything imaginable—including the latest trends on the cheap.

Tile mats are about to take over your Instagram.

You don't need kids or puppies to cash in on the convenience of holiday photo cards.

Shearling and sherpa lovers, meet your new favorite decor trend: Bouclé furniture.

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

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

This is the new (old) way to do tile.

I thought it would be fun to poll a few designers and study a few lookbooks to see what vintage trends might make their way to the forefront again in 2019.

Here's what the maker platform is betting will be big in January and beyond.

From saving money to decorating your home, Reddit has some great ideas.

Think of it as Millennial Pink’s cooler older sister.

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

Hint: It has to do with tile!

They're not just for schools and churches!

Shiplap, faux taxidermy, and millennial pink—get ready for a trip down memory lane!

Talk about fringe benefits.

Welcome to Interior Design 101.

Because minimalism shouldn't mean sparse and cold.

It's complicated—but don't throw away your Eames chairs yet!

Bathroom carpeting is never a good idea, people!

Here’s some good news: the lived-in, perfectly imperfect look is much more engaging than a totally flawless space.

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

Barnett launched the Black Artists and Designers Guild, which she describes as a necessary step to bring about the change that the design world is so desperately overdue for.

We spoke to the designer about designing beautiful spaces that are custom-tailored with accessibility and comfort in mind (and certainly look nowhere close to a hospital), the future of the design world, and how Arizona has influenced her design style.

If you're asking, how can I get the "Game of Thrones" look in my own home, but without all the murdering and dirt? We got you. [Spoilers for season 8]

Who: Lora Appleton, founder of Kinder Modern design gallery Nominated by: Jaime Derringer, artist and founder of Design Milk Where to follow her: InstagramApartment Therapy’s Class of 2020 Design Changemakers is a specially-selected group of the 20 people in the design world everyone should know about by next year. We asked experts (and you!) to tell us who they think should be included—see the rest of the nominees here.

Wagner is known for her blog McMansion Hell, but her reach spreads far beyond that.

Thank u, next.

One look at Alexandra Gater's YouTube channel and you'll find a special corner of the internet that's packed to the gills with quippy and cheerful Millennial-geared decorating content.

Name: Jared Johnson Location: Eliot; Portland, Oregon Size: 1,800 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Rented Carefully crafted and thoughtfully designed, Holiday Customs’ distinct aesthetic is the perfect marriage of sleek modern shapes and raw vintage character — all packaged into a ridable work of art. Jared Johnson is the one-man band behind Holiday Custom Motorcycles. After outgrowing his small garage, Jared found a 1800 square foot warehouse in Northeast Portland.

If you take a look at Carmen René Smith's eclectic, warm, no holds barred design-style, it may not come as a surprise that she attributes a mermaid coffee table as one of her earliest inspirations.

Velvet isn't going anywhere, and we're not mad about it.

Humphrey's use of ops of color (read: no all-white kitchens), punchy patterns, and a little dose of humor all encompass his modern cosmic Americana style—because, as he explains, design should never be taken too seriously.

Ly, who is the sole principal of Alda Ly Architecture and Design, has designed Rent the Runway's first retail stores and The Wing locations around the country, among other spaces that define a modern aesthetic.

These are tours of the homes of people who took big design risks... and those risks paid off beautifully.

After fleeing the commune, Bow and her family find a new home in her grandfather’s rental house, which production designer Greg Grande conceptualized for the small screen.

The paint company just debuted twelve hues for the coming year, in case you'd like one for each month of 2020.

We're giving you a crash course in interior design excellence.

Traditionally, Halloween is all about orange and black, but it need not be. In fact, spooky season has gotten a softer makeover, according to Pinterest.

Take your space to the next level with these design trends.

As we prepare to enter a new decade, one paint brand is looking back to a century another. Today, Sherwin-Williams announced its 2020 Color of the Year, and it's a shade that's inspired by Art Deco and the roaring '20s, as well as nature. Any guesses?

Don’t hold your breath for Glidden’s color of the year: The popular paint brand has announced its decision to opt out of choosing a 2020 hue. While many consumers look to the annual practice for design inspiration (choosing a paint color can get pretty stressful), folks shouldn’t to worry because Glidden’s decision stems from a desire to better prioritize the decorative needs of DIYers who are anxious to get going on their last home makeover projects.

“It’s lovely,” says a smiling Beth Ann as she arrives in front of her new home—a Mediterranean-style mansion—with husband Rob. Not only “lovely,” the property plays a central role in the dark comedy-drama “Why Women Kill.”

There's something about this woven furniture and accessories that makes any room feel like it's summer year-round.

Don't worry, there's life after the open-concept floor plan.

Pantone's choice of Serenity and Rose Quartz as co-colors of the year in 2016 did a lot to rescue this pairing from the nursery, but this post is not about sweet, pastel shades.

Believe it or not, some of the most common features in our homes are downright wacky to others.

Ready to hit the refresh button on your bedroom? These trends will look good well into the New Year.

Name: Keli Faw, founder of Make*Do*Mend + Drygoods Design Location: Drygoods Design: 5308 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 Years worked in: 2 years Keli Faw, founder of the previously online-only fabric and crafting shop Drygoods Design, graduated into a physical space with the opening of Ballard’s brick and mortar Drygoods Design. Situated behind a coffee shop in an a multi-space building, Faw incorporates two adjacent spaces: the retail shop, and the creative workspace Make*Do*Mend.

If you’ve always felt like something was a little off, it might be one of these things. And the good news is it’s totally fixable.

How to bring the Dutch spirit into your design routine.

Flipping through the new IKEA catalog each year gives us more than a just peek into what new products the retailer is adding to shelves; it's a window into what will be big in interiors in the next 12 months. The pages are packed with inspiration, and this year we narrowed it down to eight trends we expect to see a lot more of in 2020.

Remember the excitement when the [Sears/JCPenney/Delia*s/American Girl/insert your favorite childhood catalog of choice here] arrived? For me, that feeling is still alive and well. Last week, I eagerly awaited a certain special delivery, and I was not disappointed. In my mailbox I found an advance copy of the 2020 IKEA catalog, and today I get to share it with all of you. The catalog theme is Save Our Sleep, and it’s not hard to imagine why they’ve chosen that focus.

They're trendy, pretty, and relatively affordable.

Did someone say hygge?

Trends come and go—and these four fads have already had their 15 minutes of design fame.

Because pride doesn't end with June.

Get inspired for a boho-chic home.

You never forget your first time.

Parents don't always know best... at least, not when it comes to design.

Design experts weigh in on the rise (and fall) of the terrazzo trend.

The look of the kitchen is changing — already granite countertops and dark wood cabinets are starting to look a little late 90s. If you’re thinking of renovating or building a house (or just like looking!), here are five of the top trends for modern kitchens. And the best part? Some of these are things you can do right now, without spending much money at all. White and WoodIt’s modern, but warm — the best of both worlds.