8 Design Trends That Will Rule the Rest of 2019
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Take your space to the next level with these design trends.
Sep 24, 2019
Sherwin-Williams’ 2020 Color of the Year Is Inspired by the Roaring ’20s
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?
Sep 23, 2019
The Psychedelic Story Behind Lava Lamps
Turns out, this iconic fixture had surprisingly sophisticated roots.
Sep 23, 2019
This Playhouse for Kourtney Kardashian’s Kids Is So Chic, Architectural Digest Toured It
If you’re imagining the pile of 2x4s and rusty nails your dad built you back in 90s, think again. Kourtney Kardashian and her ex, Scott Disick, custom designed a playhouse for their three children in Kardashian’s backyard, and this luxe escape is so stunning it could take the cover of Luxury Tiny Homes Magazine. (Which isn’t a thing, but it could be.) Kardashian gave Architectural Digest a look inside the playhouse, which may or may not be nicer than your apartment.
Sep 20, 2019
5 Living Room Decor Items You Can Pick Up at Anthropologie For Under $100
We’re rounded up our favorite under $100 picks across Anthropologie's offerings to incorporate some boho vibes into your home—without breaking the bank.
Sep 20, 2019
6 Area Rugs That Will Make Your Space Extra Cozy—and They’re on Sale
Because a room without a rug just feels bare.
Sep 19, 2019
4 Simple Ways to Create Frank Lloyd Wright-Like Detail in Your Home
His distinctive mid-century style is surprisingly easy to re-create.
Sep 19, 2019
Glidden Is Not Naming a 2020 Color of the Year…For Good Reason
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.
Sep 18, 2019
Get the Look: A Boho Palm Springs Home Filled with Tribal Prints
This Palm Springs abode is filled with tribal prints in neutral shades and all of the boho. We love its coordinated, sophisticated look. Get the full tour and then recreate your favorite looks using pieces from Bazaar. NEW Maui Chunky Jute Rug, 8 x 10 – $110 – I purchased this two weeks ago but my boyfriend gave me incorrect measurements and it is too big for our room. It was laid down for one day and then rolled back up.
Sep 17, 2019
These Limited-Edition Tables Are Made from Trees Harvested at the Eames House
Now you can own a piece of the Eames House.
Sep 15, 2019
Inside the Ridiculously Royal History of the Canopy Bed
We did some digging—and these beds are fit for nobility.
Sep 14, 2019
The European Bedding Quirk That's Solving One of My Biggest Sleeping Problems
This simple alternative is all the rage in Europe—and is soon to hit your bedroom.
Sep 13, 2019
These Repurposed Stuffed Animals on Etsy Will Bring Your Childhood Nightmares to Life
They’re not exactly the Care Bears of your childhood, but anything described as “disturbing, unsettling, and precisely what I hope it’d be” is certain to reel us in.
Sep 13, 2019
New to the Schoolhouse Brand? Here are the Most Iconic Pieces to Shop First
They're rightfully called "the next generation of heirlooms."
Sep 11, 2019
The Rug Pattern That Can Work Pretty Much Anywhere (And 10 Rooms That Prove It)
No need to fret or sweat over which kind of rug to get to add a little spice to your ____ room. Go with this bold choice—it's surprisingly classic and these rooms prove it.
Sep 11, 2019
‘Why Women Kill’ Shows How the Decor of One Mansion Changes Across 3 Decades
“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.”
Sep 9, 2019
Seriously, What's the Difference Between Cane, Wicker, and Rattan?
There's something about this woven furniture and accessories that makes any room feel like it's summer year-round.
Sep 9, 2019
10 Scandinavian Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following If You Love Design
Welcome to Scandi Week—Apartment Therapy’s seven-day focus on all-things Scandinavia (often defined as the countries of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway). Sometimes it seems like the whole world is obsessed with trying to copy this corner of the globe, from its timeless style aesthetic to its now-famous coziness rituals. For the next week, we’ll take a look at all of it—cleaning, pop culture, and of course tons of eye-popping design inspiration.
Sep 9, 2019
30 Home Hacks Everyone Should Know by 30
Psst... you can pick up great design tips at any age.
Sep 8, 2019
5 Genius Hacks to Fake Your Way to a Brighter Room
We're shining a light on this dreary design dilemma.
Sep 8, 2019
9 of the Most Gorgeous Entryways We’ve Ever Seen
These nine homes don't just have good-looking entryways, they have one-of-a-kind spaces that match their home's personality perfectly.
Sep 6, 2019
4 Super Simple Ways to Fake an Open-Concept Layout
Don't worry, there's life after the open-concept floor plan.
Sep 5, 2019
Juan’s Garage Turned Modern Guest House
Name: Juan Vasquez  Location: Highland Neighborhood; Denver, Colorado Size: 400 square feet Years lived in: Owned for 9 years; Remodeled garage 1 year agoNine years ago, Denver resident, Juan Vasquez purchased a 1920s bungalow  in the bustling Highland neighborhood of Denver and set out to make it his own. Shortly after, he took on the project of renovating his old two car garage into a restful haven out back.
Sep 5, 2019
Space Saving Toys for Small Homes
“Kids! It’s time to fold the toys!” Every parent should be conscious of what you’re bringing into your home for your kids to play with, but if you live in a small home the size of a toy can be a deal breaker. Mostly, I limit the sheer number of toys we have but another strategy I employ is to look for toys that store easily. Does it fold up to a smaller size? Can I tuck it in the closet or on top of our wardrobe? Suddenly a tricycle in a small apartment seems feasible.
Sep 5, 2019
35 Totally Free Ways to Transform Your Home
Turns out, the best things in life really are free.
Sep 3, 2019
This Super Popular (and Versatile!) Rug Ties Any Room Together
It's made its way into over 2,000 homes, and also a whole lot of Instagrams.
Aug 29, 2019
Parker’s Cozy & Colorful Nursery
Name: Parker James Location: Olivebridge, New York Room Size: 14′ x 14′ Parker’s nursery combines all of the things that I love — the warmth of wood, clean, bright white walls, and colorful artwork, accents, and accessories. I love that his mom, Dana, was able to fill the space with toys and artwork that are fun and interesting for a small, developing mind, yet the space still feels comfortable for the adults who inhabit it as well.
Aug 29, 2019
The 5 Ingredients of Adult Apartment, According to Real Estate Agents
If you walk around your apartment and think "This looks like I'm still figuring some stuff out," more than "a grown-up lives here," I'm here to help.
Aug 27, 2019
A Comprehensive List of the Very Best Colors for Your Front Door
Want to embrace your bold streak? Keep things simple with a neutral hue? Go to the dark side? We have it all!
Aug 27, 2019
8 Ways to Add More Color to a Kitchen Without Having to Pick Up a Paint Brush
If you're all about color, moving into a home with a neutral or just blah-looking kitchen can be one big shrug emoji.
Aug 26, 2019
Need More Courage or Heart? These 7 Rooms Are Inspired by ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Decide if what you need is a little more brains, a little more heart, a little more courage, or you know, just a fresh coat of paint and new throw pillows, and then scroll to get inspired by seven interiors, each paying homage to a different Wizard of Oz character.
Aug 22, 2019
5 Genius Decorating Tips, According to Art Teachers
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Get into the back-to-school spirit by hitting the refresh button on your home.
Aug 22, 2019
The Kings’ Quirky Castle
Name: Beth & Mr. King Location: Lincoln Square; Chicago, Illinois Size: 1,500 square feet Years lived in: 7 years (3 as a couple); rented When you live in a place where the foyer looks like it could have been transported directly from a castle, there’s a certain degree of solemnity that might be expected of you. Beth and Mr.
Aug 22, 2019
Beyond the Pale: The Grown Up Way to Do Blue & Pink
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.
Aug 21, 2019
Literary Style: 15 Writers’ Bedrooms
It’s true; we find the secret lives of others fascinating. Especially if those others are writers. We get to know them through their work, and we yearn to learn more about them as people… We feel a kinship, with their experiences or with their characters, and we begin to imagine what their lives must be like. We read biographies about them, tour their homes and visit their graves, all in an effort to gain insight into their own particular genius.
Aug 21, 2019
7 Design Elements In U.S. Homes that Surprise First-Time Visitors
Believe it or not, some of the most common features in our homes are downright wacky to others.
Aug 20, 2019
6 Beautiful Bedroom Trends That Will Take Over 2019
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Ready to hit the refresh button on your bedroom? These trends will look good well into the New Year.
Aug 16, 2019
6 Things Experts Say You Should Never See in an Adult Apartment
Certain things just scream "this is from when I was a smaller, more naive version of myself!"
Aug 16, 2019
Behr’s 2020 Color of the Year Is Such a Natural Choice (Literally)
We're just over halfway through 2019, and Behr paint is ready to forecast their color projections for 2020.
Aug 15, 2019
These Furniture Pieces Magically Hide Your Bed
Catching some zzz's has never been so practical.
Aug 14, 2019
When A Rug Isn’t Just a Rug: The Hidden Context Behind Popular Home Decor
Buddha figurines. “Tribal” print blankets. Pillows with faux ikat patterns. Are they culturally appropriative, or are they simply inspired?
Aug 13, 2019
Three Things to Splurge On for Your Living Room, And Two Things You Can Save On
They say that money can't buy you love but sometimes, it can buy some great living room style.
Aug 13, 2019
Pull It Off: Beds in Front of Windows
A Before & After last weekend held an important lesson: Sometimes just rearranging the existing furniture in your space can drastically affect the look of a room. But if your bedroom is extraordinarily small, you might have limited options on where you place your bed. To place a bed in front of a window and make it look more awesome than awkward, peruse these 12 rooms doing it right for inspiration. Ideas to remember when you’re thinking about this simple bedroom rearranging tip: 1.
Aug 12, 2019
All About Tole: Chandeliers, Lamps, Sconces & Tables
Do you ever find yourself drawn to something and can’t quite explain why? I would characterize my style as pretty much the opposite of ‘shabby chic’, but for some reason, I just can’t get enough of tole. What is tole, anyway? I will confess my (erstwhile) ignorance and admit that the first time I saw the world tole I thought it was a misspelling of ‘toile’.
Aug 12, 2019
Make*Do*Mend + Drygoods Design in Seattle
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.
Aug 12, 2019
This Startup Will Build an Apartment in Your Backyard—and Split the Profits
You could make around $10,000 a year.
Aug 11, 2019
15 Purple Paint Ideas That Don't Feel Childish
Give your space the royal treatment with one of these hues.
Aug 10, 2019
The Best Living Room Flooring Ideas, According to Interior Designers
From chevron wood to layered rugs, and everything in between, here are seven flooring ideas for your living room.
Aug 10, 2019
Killing Eve’s Set Designer Talks About Creating a Psychopath’s Apartment
Plus, an exclusive behind the scenes clip of the making of Villanelle's apartment.
Aug 10, 2019
Get the Look: Villanelle’s Crumbly Chic Paris Apartment in ‘Killing Eve’
As obsessed as Villanelle is with Eve on "Killing Eve," I am more obsessed with her apartment.
Aug 10, 2019
Get The Look: Iron Man/Tony Stark’s Man Cave
You may have drooled along with us at Tony Stark’s dream garage and workshop. Turns out some of the tech is actually quite achievable. Unfortunately we don’t mean the fantastical suit of armor, fanciful interactive 3D user interface, the sports cars, or the kickass space. But there’s plenty of daily tech in use that is quite attainable. Come check out Iron Man’s man cave!Tony Stark’s workspace is a man’s dream realized for the movies.
Aug 10, 2019
The $40 Shower Curtain Four Apartment Therapy Editors All Bought for Their Bathrooms
We didn’t fall for each other at first sight, but rather it was a slow, growing interest over the course of a few blissful months.
Aug 9, 2019
10 of the Most Annoying—but Common—Layout Mistakes, Solved
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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.
Aug 9, 2019
4 Major Style Lessons I Learned from Amsterdam
How to bring the Dutch spirit into your design routine.
Aug 9, 2019
Hey, Just Always Close Your Toilet Lid, OK?
This isn't about seat up vs. seat down. This is about the lid, the more important thing.
Aug 8, 2019
Your Ideal Dorm Decor, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Do your sign traits align with your personal style?
Aug 7, 2019
Meet the Cloffice: 8 Offices that Store Clothes, Too
Never underestimate the power of a well-accessorized home office.
Aug 5, 2019
Our 35 Best Gray Living Room Ideas of All Time
From dove to charcoal and everything in between, these are the best gray paint colors for your living room.
Aug 5, 2019
How to Create a Gallery Wall In Your Dorm
Because nobody wants to stare at bland, beige, and boring walls!
Aug 5, 2019
5 Golden Rules for Designing a Great Living Room
The living room is the every-room. Here's how you should design such a multifaceted space.
Aug 1, 2019
8 Trends That Will Be Huge in 2020, According to the IKEA Catalog
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.
Jul 31, 2019
Check Out These Famous Paintings Recreated with Pasta
The author of "Pasta, Pretty Please," and curator of the @saltyseattle Instagram account is known for creative carb-based works of art.
Jul 31, 2019