Decorating

We have all of the design ideas you need, whether you’re decorating your first apartment or filling out your forever home. Get info on trends straight from the experts, plus shopping finds, inspirational photos, and so much more.

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Retro-style white fridge in a bright kitchen with wooden countertops, red cart, and wall decor.
This Common Awkward Rental Layout Issue Is Surprisingly Easily Solvable
These six ideas will help you deal with a lonely, floating refrigerator.





Marlen Komar
Sep 15, 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!
Caroline Biggs
Sep 15, 2020
Download Apartment Therapy’s Free Coloring Pages and Feel the Calm
Time to sit down in a cozy corner, grab your favorite pencils or crayons, and go to town.
Nicoletta Richardson
Sep 14, 2020
The 10 Commandments of Rug Shopping
Thou shalt not buy something that doesn't fit your room or lifestyle.
Danielle Blundell
Sep 14, 2020
7 Designer-Approved Ways to Transform a Closet into a Multifunctional Space
If you have a closet to spare, these ideas will make it work harder for you.
Caroline Biggs
Sep 14, 2020
This Gothic Halloween Collection Has a Skeleton Hand Lamp (and More Glamorous Goods)
The collection is affordable *and* chic.
Sep 13, 2020
An Anatomy of Mary Richards’ Iconic Studio Apartment
Revisit the beloved "Mary Tyler Moore Show" apartment ahead of the sitcom's 50th anniversary.
Jessica Wang
Sep 13, 2020
If You Never Warmed to Minimalism, then Fall’s Biggest Trend is Perfect for You
Minimalism—but make it warm!
Dominique Gebru
Sep 13, 2020
Designer Shea McGee Is Launching Her Fall Target Collection
It’s full of luxe rattan, cane, leather, and limestone accents for less.




Sarah Lyon
Sep 12, 2020
Tiny Turkish Rugs Are the Most Stylish, Affordable, and Versatile Carpets
Here are 9 fun ways to use them in your home.
Dominique Gebru
Sep 11, 2020
If You Aren't Using These Curtain Tricks in Your Living Room, You're Missing Out
Give your living room a quick style boost!
Jamie Weissman
Sep 10, 2020
23 Geometric Wall Paint Ideas So Gorgeous, You'll Want to DIY Today
Painted geometric designs are all the rage these days when it comes to adding a little oomph to generic walls, and these 23 ideas will inspire your own DIY projects!
Sarah Lyon
Sep 9, 2020
Mushroom Lamps Are Suddenly Everywhere—Here’s Where to Snag One for Less
With their swirled glass form and unique shape, they’re at once understated and statement pieces.
Sep 9, 2020
It’s Surprisingly Hard to Squeeze a Bookcase into a Small Living Room
But these spaces prove it can be done!



Marlen Komar
Sep 9, 2020
This 107-Square-Foot Cabin Is a Model Example of Sustainable Craftsmanship
The micro home honors the surrounding environment where it was built.
Nicoletta Richardson
Sep 8, 2020
6 Ways to Make Mismatched Dining Chairs Look Collected and Cohesive
Artfully eclectic is the goal!
Marlen Komar
Sep 7, 2020
This Hidden Section on IKEA’s Website Is Full of Under $10 Home Finds
No more filtering by price in every individual category (and there are a LOT of categories).
Sep 7, 2020
These Soft Foam Cabinets are the Funkiest Storage Spaces We’ve Ever Seen
Designer Dewi van de Klomp aimed to utilize the whimsical material in a "poetic way."
Jessica Wang
Sep 6, 2020
7 Ways to Fake Architectural Moldings When You Can’t Afford the Real Thing
Pick one—or more—and get to work!
Caroline Biggs
Sep 6, 2020
Home Depot’s Christmas Palm Trees Mean You Don’t Have to Say Goodbye to Summer
There’s a Christmas decoration that will make you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation all year round.
Inigo Del Castillo
Sep 6, 2020
This Self-Proclaimed ‘DIY King’ Transformed a $50 IKEA Mirror into a Masterpiece
And you can, too!
Dominique Gebru
Sep 5, 2020
Disney Just Launched a Line of Adaptive Halloween Costumes for Kids and Adults
This line marks the first time Disney has sold inclusive costuming options, and here’s hoping other retailers will follow suit.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 5, 2020
8 Multitasking Furniture Pieces That Will Maximize Your Living Room
Like Transformers—but make it furniture!
Sep 5, 2020
8 Super Stylish Ways to Deal with that Awkward Spot at the Foot of the Bed
Don't miss the chance to do more with this seemingly small amount of space.
Melissa Epifano
Sep 3, 2020
7 Interior Design Podcasts to Add to Your Queue Immediately
Pressing play on these stylish series.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 2, 2020
Brie Larson’s Kitchen Has an Ancient Alternative to the Classic Backsplash—And It Could Save You Money
Cast-iron firebacks have been around since at least the 15th century, with their main purpose being to keep the heat of a hearth fire from destroying the back wall of the fireplace.
Olivia Harvey
Sep 2, 2020
This Design Hack Will Help You Turn a Wooden Dining Table Into a WFH Desk
Without ruining it!
Sarah Lyon
Sep 2, 2020
Linen Sheet Sets Can Cost Upwards of $200 Each—Here's Why
Whether you snag a set of linen sheets is up to you, and how you like your bed to feel. But it may help to know what it is that makes linen sheets so expensive.
Ashley Abramson
Sep 2, 2020
The Fresh Way to an Accent Wall (and No, It Has Nothing to Do With Paint)
If you want to dip your toe in the world of wallpaper, here's how to do it without diving all the way in (and then running scared).
Nancy Mitchell
Sep 2, 2020
6 Design Experts Share Their Favorite Coffee Table Books by BIPOC Authors
It’s time to diversify your coffee table.
Mekita Rivas
Sep 1, 2020
Kate Hudson’s Bathroom Is a Fairy Tale Dream
Her bathtub area that looks like it’s ripped out of an illustration of Rapunzel’s tower or Cinderella’s castle.
Olivia Harvey
Sep 1, 2020
Billie Eilish Recreated NPR’s Tiny Desk Office at Home—and You’ll Definitely Do a Double Take
It's a cardboard! cutout!
Jessica Wang
Aug 29, 2020
These Pillow Chairs Evoke a Summer Vacation on the Italian Riviera
Pretend that you're vacationing off the coast of Portofino.
Jessica Wang
Aug 29, 2020
6 1980s Home Decor Trends You Won’t Regret, According to Designers
The '80s, but make it modern!
Zoë Roscoe
Aug 29, 2020
This Is the One Spot You're Probably Overlooking When You Decorate Seasonally
I've been switching it up my linens here, and it's brought me a lot of joy.
Alyse Whitney 수지
Aug 28, 2020
OXO’s New Coffee Maker Is Getting Us Excited for Fall
We were totally won over by the consistent and complex flavor of the brew.
Aug 28, 2020
The G.I. Joe Bed in My Bedroom Reminds Me That Kindness and Whimsy Still Exist
Comfort Decorating
Most people don’t expect to see a grown woman photographing a 12-inch tall, half-naked doll, so Joe tends to attract attention wherever we go.
Simone Paget
Aug 28, 2020
Spray Foam Decor Is Highly Controversial—and It’s Taking Over Instagram
Let's dig into what's going on with this squishy-looking trend.
Marlen Komar
Aug 27, 2020
8 Favorite Finds from the Home Catalog I Secretly Adore
You'll never guess which catalog it is!
Laura Fenton
Aug 27, 2020
Lowe’s Will Be Showing a Home Decor Collection at New York Fashion Week
Yes, that Lowe's.
Aug 26, 2020
My Grown-Up Princess Bed Is Tousled, Ridiculous, and Completely Perfect for Me
Comfort Decorating
The best part of being an adult is being able to craft your life in exactly the way you want.
Quinne Myers
Aug 26, 2020
This Instagram Is Filled with Major Wall Mural Inspo for Every Room of the House
It's amazing how creative they get with bold patterns, geometric shapes, and wild color combinations.
Lydia Mack
Aug 25, 2020
Looking for the Perfect Small Space-Friendly Desk? Try a Clear Acrylic Console Table
They're minimalist, versatile, and a seriously smart investment.
Kelsie Schrader
Aug 25, 2020
My Coffee Maker is Almost as Old as I Am, and I Love Its Vintage Charm
There's something comforting about its nostalgic look—and it makes a great cup of coffee, to boot!
Laura Fenton
Aug 24, 2020
How Living Rooms Have Changed Over the Past 50 Years
STYLE
Let's take a walk down memory lane, shall we?
Kelsey Mulvey
Aug 21, 2020
This Spellbinding Collection of Halloween Decor Includes Crawling Hands and Ghost Mirrors
Grandin Road's collection is a Halloween dream (or, nightmare).
Jessica Wang
Aug 22, 2020
11 Design Clichés To Avoid When Decorating, According to Designers
You don't always have to follow the "rules."
Caroline Biggs
Aug 22, 2020
This Artist Doodled On Her Wall For 113 Days To Record Quarantine Life
The project serves as a creative outlet and a visual diary, detailing the things that have happened in a bizarre period.
Inigo Del Castillo
Aug 21, 2020
This ’80s Wood Trend Is Back, and It’s Coming for Your Living Room
If "tambour" sounds familiar but you can't quite place it, buckle up.
Aug 21, 2020
I Painted My Bedroom a Bold Color—and Immediately Regretted It
But you don't have to! Learn from my mistake.
Dominique Gebru
Aug 21, 2020
This $10 Shower Curtain Liner Has Over 71,000 5-Star Reviews
Never get annoyed with your shower curtain again.
Nicole Lund
Aug 20, 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.
Sarah Lyon
Aug 20, 2020
A Starlight Projector Makes My Adult Bedroom Feel Like a Sanctuary
Comfort Decorating
Even if you're not a space geek, this is perfect solution for an acceptable adult night light (seriously, no one will judge you, it’s that cool).
Aug 20, 2020
The Hottest Living Room Table Trend Looks like It’s out of “The Flinstones"
These tables rock—literally!
Dominique Gebru
Aug 19, 2020
9 Things Every Stylish "Adult" Living Room Needs
STYLE
These decor tips are all grown-up.
Kelsey Mulvey
Aug 18, 2020
15 Expensive Decorating Mistakes Designers Won’t Make Again
Save time and money by avoiding these decorating pitfalls.
Caroline Biggs
Aug 18, 2020
6 Hollywood Regency Trends You Might Regret, According to Designers
When it comes to interiors, is what’s good always gold?
Jamie Weissman
Aug 15, 2020
It's Official: Bar Cabinets Are the New Bar Carts
Cheers to that!
Kelsey Mulvey
Aug 14, 2020
6 Reasons KLIPPAN Continues To Be One of IKEA's Most Popular Living Room Sofas
It’s not just the cheap price.
Laura Fenton
Aug 13, 2020
10 Non-Toxic Candles You’ll Feel Good About Stocking up On
No phthalates, lead, or paraffin wax here!
Aug 13, 2020
This $23 Amazon Tablecloth Is a Fast Fix for All Your Decorative Dining Table Woes
It'll add a pop of personality to your table—and protect it in the process!
Laura Fenton
Aug 13, 2020
2020’s Trendiest Vase Looks Good Even Without Flowers
Yep! No flowers, no problem!
Sarah Lyon
Aug 12, 2020
12 Home Habits of Impossibly Stylish People You Should Copy Immediately
And they're surprisingly easy to implement!
Sarah Lyon
Aug 10, 2020
Williams Sonoma and Scalamandre’s New Bedding Collection is an Animal Print Dream
Cheetahs and zebras and Siberian tigers, oh my!
Aug 9, 2020
Lucy Liu is Also an Artist—and Her First U.S. Museum Exhibition Can be Toured Online
“Lucy Liu: One of These Things is Not Like the Other" is available to virtually tour on the Napa Valley Museum website.
Jessica Wang
Aug 8, 2020
How Misty Copeland Spends a Perfect Night In at Home (When She Finally Gets To Put Her Feet Up)
Bubble baths and cookies are on the agenda.
Nicoletta Richardson
Aug 8, 2020
10 of Our Favorite Sources for Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Sputnik chandeliers, orb sconces—could we love you anymore?
Sarah Lyon
Aug 7, 2020
‘Golden Girls’ Wallpaper Exists—And It’s Not Hard to Picture It in Your Place
You definitely won’t find these patterns in St. Olaf.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 7, 2020
The Best Plants To Have In Your Kitchen, According to a Chef
The best argument for having plants in the kitchen is that you’d have fresh, healthy ingredients within reach—no need to go out to the garden.
Inigo Del Castillo
Aug 7, 2020
This Old School Handicraft Is Making a Comeback in Homes—Is Yours Next?
Meet the modern day quilt, and you don't have to use it on a bed.
Aug 7, 2020
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Industrial Style
Style
Converted lofts are just the start of it.
Anna Kocharian
Aug 7, 2020
Jennifer Garner’s Double-Stacked Kitchen Cabinets Are a Genius Solution for a Common Storage Problem
Garner’s double-stacked upper kitchen cabinets deserve an award for Best Supporting Actor.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 6, 2020