Two-story white house with a front porch, black trim, and a "Before" label in the top left corner.
Before & After: HGTV’s 2019 Urban Oasis Went from Dated to Dream Home
Borrowing inspiration from the city’s Nordic and Viking heritage, interior designer, Bryan Patrick Flynn opted for a Scandanavian Farmhouse theme.
Oct 2, 2019
10 Surprising Ways Working from Home Affects Your Budget
Yes, you'll save on commuting—but probably not as much as you think you will.
Oct 2, 2019
IKEA's New Collaboration Is Hypebeast on a Budget & It's Available Soon
For those who have been patiently waiting since 2017 for OFF-WHITE's Virgil Abloh and his millennial-focused collection to drop, the wait is almost over.
Oct 1, 2019
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Final Home is Up for Auction
Countless architecture enthusiasts would undoubtedly love to get the keys to an original Frank Lloyd Wright home, and thanks to an upcoming auction, they’ll have a chance to make it a reality. The Norman Lykes home—the celebrated architect’s final residential design—is set to hit the auction block without reserve on October 16. Heritage Auctions will oversee the bidding of the “Sun Circular House,” which hit the market back in 2016 with an asking price of $3.
Oct 1, 2019
Twitter Has a Lot to Say About Greta Thunberg’s Powerful U.N. Climate Speech
“We’ll be watching you,” the 16-year-old climate activists said to world leaders.
Sep 30, 2019
I Tried Mindful Breathing for a Week And it Changed How I Feel About My Anxiety
Hoping for better sleep and, as a result, more productive and intentional mornings, I gave the 2:1 ("two-to-one") breathing exercise a try—every night in bed, for an entire week.
Sep 27, 2019
Pottery Barn’s Latest Harry Potter Collection Brings the Hogwarts Holidays to the Muggles
Nobody does holiday decoration like Hogwarts.
Sep 29, 2019
Target Is Selling a Haunted House for Cats, and It’s Scarily Cute
It's so cute, it instantly sold out online, but it's still available in stores.
Sep 29, 2019
Here’s What Keke Palmer Eats, Drinks and Cleans—Yes, Cleans—on Her Nights In (and She’s Not Sorry for Any of It)
When we asked Keke Palmer to paint the perfect night in, she knew exactly what she would be doing—hanging with Aaliyah and Whitney Houston, among many other things.
Sep 29, 2019
12 Surprisingly Stylish Ways to Baby-Proof Your Home
Having a baby is already hard work. Finding baby-proofing items that won’t ruin the aesthetic of your home shouldn’t have to be.
Sep 27, 2019
This Adorable Sloth Oil Diffuser Is Ready to Bring You Joy
Calling all sloth lovers, including but not limited to Kristen Bell.
Sep 28, 2019
Here Are the Winners of Apartment Therapy’s First-Ever TV Superlatives
We reached out to designers, writers, and influencers to let us know what they’re watching and to award some TV Superlatives to the best and most memorable spaces they’ve seen on current television shows.
Sep 27, 2019
Vanna White’s Former Beverly Hills Mansion Costs More Than a Few Vowels
Plenty of people might want her job but soon, someone will have a shot at claiming Vanna White’s former Beverly Hills mansion as the ultimate prize. Not only does the home come with the reputation of having belonged to the iconic “Wheel of Fortune” letter-turning celeb, it also has one of the heftiest price tags on Realtor.com.
Sep 27, 2019
53 Positive, Productive Things You Can Do While You’re Watching TV
If you're worried about spending too much sedentary time on the sofa while you're catching up on your latest obsession, here are some ways to integrate some small life improvements to your TV time.
Sep 27, 2019
10 Hulu Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts Everyone Should Know
To help take your streaming game to the next level, we did our research and rounded up some of the smartest hacks that Hulu has to offer.
Sep 23, 2019
This 2020 Color of the Year Is Making Us Blush
While millennial pink mania has died down in some respects, we're all a bit more open to exploring our softer sides.
Sep 25, 2019
12 Netflix Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts Everyone Should Know
The beloved streaming service provides a slew of tricks, shortcuts, and add-ons to improve your viewing experience.
Sep 23, 2019
Here’s the Real (Science-Backed!) Reason Why We Love Home Reno Shows So Much
How did the home renovation shows we all know and love (and binge-watch) today become so popular? We did a deep dive into the history and found out some interesting factors.
Sep 23, 2019
Here Are the Trader Joe’s New Fall Products Worth Buying Under $5
Fall is in the air, and nowhere is that more true than at Trader Joe's. The grocery chain is famous for its seasonal products, and luckily for us, they are already popping up in stores.
Sep 24, 2019
This Is Not a Drill: Marshalls Just Launched Their Online Store
Marshalls is officially online, which means so are we.
Sep 24, 2019
The Real Victim of Password Sharing Isn’t Netflix—It’s You
We asked a cybersecurity expert—and people like you—to outline the practical rules and legalities of password-sharing in the age of streaming ubiquity.
Sep 23, 2019
The Surprising History of Leaf Peeping Dates Back 1,200 Years
If a leaf changes in a forest, and there’s no one there to Instagram it, does it actually turn from a vibrant summer green to a deep autumnal red?
Sep 23, 2019
A New Study Shows That Dogs Feel Stressed When Their Owners Do
Here’s what you can do about it.
Sep 22, 2019
Grab Your Friends and Rent This Private Island For Less Than $200/Person
It sounds exclusive and super posh, but believe it or not, it is totally possible to rent a private island without breaking the bank. The mere thought of this luxe getaway instantly conjures up fuzzy paparazzi photos of celebrities soaking up plenty of sun, sipping fancy drinks and living it up on gorgeous island to which only they have access.
Sep 20, 2019
Why It’s OK That I’m Re-Starting My Budget in September
Starting fresh allows me to take stock of exactly where I am right now and to move forward with purpose.
Sep 19, 2019
How a Life-Changing Accident Forced Me To Confront Tiny Houses’ Accessibility Problem
After an accident on the job left me in a paralyzed, with two amputated legs and in a wheelchair, I was forced to reexamine the tiny house I'd been calling a home.
Sep 18, 2019
10 Mindless Home Habits that Are Costing You Money
Here are a few of the most common little things that add up over time.
Sep 18, 2019
10 Perfect Gifts for Anyone Who Gets Annoyed by Other People
Because you just can't anymore.
Sep 17, 2019
There’s a Hidden Page on the Trader Joe’s Website Where You Can Request a Store in Your Area
Plus we found some Trader Joe's insiders to share how they go about selecting new cities.
Sep 16, 2019
Attention, Muggles! You Can Spend the Holidays at Hagrid’s Hut for Just $1
You’ll get to meet Harry and Hedwig while you’re there.
Sep 15, 2019
This Candle Company Just Taught Us a Shopping Trick You’ll Wish You’d Known for Years
Be ready and don't get duped by the massive selection of scented candles that are everywhere this time of year.
Sep 13, 2019
Here’s How Much Your Vintage Fiestaware Could Be Worth
If you have fiestaware packed away somewhere, it's time to bring them out because they could be worth hundreds.
Sep 13, 2019
This Portable Charging Station Solves One of My Most Annoying Problems—and It’s Under $15
Allow us to introduce you to The Couchlet.
Sep 13, 2019
Niksen Is the Dutch Concept of Doing Nothing and It’s the Mental Break We All Need
Niksen hails from Holland and is the concept of doing nothing. It’s that simple, and that’s exactly why it’s about to be so popular.
Sep 12, 2019
How ‘The Brady Bunch's’ Marcia and Greg Spend Their Perfect Nights In
Don't be surprised when you see some similar responses: they are TV Brady siblings, after all.
Sep 10, 2019
The One Reddit Thread All Renters (and Frequent Travelers) Should Bookmark
Why in 2k19, in the age of Al Gore's internet, is it so hard to find QUALITY photos of bed bugs in context?
Sep 7, 2019
Here’s When Fall Foliage Will Look Its Best Near You, So You Can Plan Your Leaf Peeping
Fall lovers are undoubtedly looking forward to the usual changes (and an excuse to break those cozy sweaters out of storage), namely when the first huge cool snap will occur and when to expect the fall foliage to transform from lush green into beautiful shades of orange, red and yellow.
Sep 6, 2019
We Visited the ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Exhibit in NYC and Boy, the Sets Are as Spectacular as You’d Expect
Here at Apartment Therapy, we’re big fans of Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” show and the mid-century style seen throughout its late 1950’s-inspired design set.
Sep 6, 2019
Drew Barrymore’s Former Montecito Home Is on the Market for $9.95 Million
Tucked in the idyllic village of Montecito, where stars ranging from Rob Lowe to Natalie Portman have owned properties, the six-bed, eight-bath estate is a piece of architectural history.
Sep 5, 2019
The Student’s Guide to (Mentally and Mindfully) Surviving Winter Break
The first few days of winter break are a welcome vacation from final exams, but beyond that? It's not always all it's cracked up to be—here's how to get through the bad parts.
Sep 5, 2019
We Belong Here: Transforming Your Home Into a Place of Healing
I've exert a lot of time and effort to transform my home into a beautiful space where I feel validated, supported and loved, even when I’m alone in my studio apartment.
Sep 4, 2019
Squeeze in a Quick Nap at Work with This Under-Desk Hammock
Catch some ZZZs between meetings.
Sep 1, 2019
Rep Your Favorite Famous Buildings with These Architectural Enamel Pins
From the Eames House to the Guggenheim.
Sep 1, 2019
Pottery Barn’s New “Fantastic Beasts” Collection Is Pure Magic
Get out your galleons, because you're going to want everything.
Aug 31, 2019
10 Simple Sleep Tricks to Try The Next Time You Have Trouble Falling Asleep
The Apartment Therapy staff shares their best techniques for nights when the Land of Nod seems like a foreign country.
Aug 31, 2019
“The Great British Baking Show” Is Back, and Twitter Has Never Been Happier
No soggy bottoms in sight.
Aug 31, 2019
From Adele to Zoe: A Year of Stylish Girls’ Names
It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that the parents who put together the creative and inspiring kids’ rooms that we share here all year long also have great taste in names. If you’re searching for the perfect baby name or just have a general love of names – this list, the girls edition, is pretty stellar.
Aug 30, 2019
How Anna Faris Spends Her Perfect Night In at Home
Discover how actress Anna Faris practices self-care and wellness at home. Spoiler: a lot of chicken is involved
Aug 28, 2019
You’ve Probably Been Saying “Miele” Wrong This Whole Time
“It’s a very common mistake. A lot of people in the United States tend to Americanize the name and pronounce it like they read it.”
Aug 27, 2019
We Need These Custom-Made Luxury Dog Retreats to Come in Human Sizes
Doesn't every good dog deserve a stylish abode, especially with National Dog Day right around the corner? Well, get ready for some serious inspo: these dog houses are designed with an expert attention to detail and execution of good taste.
Aug 23, 2019
9 Ways I Have to Adjust My American Routine to Living in Berlin
Here are the best and (rimshot, please) wurst ways that my intermittent Berlin routine differs from home in Washington D.C.
Aug 21, 2019
5 Simple, Proven To-Do List Hacks that Keep Me Happier and More Productive
To me, my list is an anchor. It keeps me grateful, motivated, focused, and organized.
Aug 20, 2019
LEGO Just Announced a Disney Train and Station Set, So All Aboard
The minifigs are the cutest!
Aug 19, 2019
Your Derrière Deserves This Fancy Toilet Paper Embossed with Peaches
It's organic, sustainable, and chemical-free.
Aug 18, 2019
Old TVs Are Randomly Showing Up On People’s Doorsteps, and We Have Questions
Forget playing ding dong ditch. In this Virginia community, someone is leaving vintage TV sets on doorsteps.
Aug 16, 2019
Marshalls Is Throwing a Shopping Scavenger Hunt—Here’s How You Can Snag a ‘Surprise Box’ Today
Who doesn’t like surprises? Marshalls teamed up with the Big Bang Theory’s Kaley Cuoco to give shoppers a hidden surprise in stores across the country on Friday, August 16. The retailer announced that shoppers will have the opportunity to find a “Surprise Box” filled with goodies, hidden in a secret location across all stores.
Aug 16, 2019
Sherwin-Williams On What Color Palettes Will Take Us Into 2020 and Beyond
2020 will be all about wellness.
Aug 15, 2019
You Can Stay In One Of These Quirky Converted Homes—Starting at $70/Night
Up your vacation even further by staying in a truly unique homestay.
Aug 15, 2019
One in 4 People Plan Their Vacations on Instagram, So Here Are Some Gorgeous Hostels (Yes, Hostels!)
If you went on vacation but didn’t post pics to Instagram, did you really go on vacation? It’s cool visiting Reykjavik and all, but if you didn’t Instagram Story your time at the hot springs, you may as well have stayed home. Just kidding—but there’s a lot to be said for traveling to picturesque locations and documenting it on your social feed.
Aug 14, 2019
11 Products (From $13!) That Will Solve All Your Short People Problems
After all, standing on your tippy toes will only get you so far when you’ve got short legs and a tall apartment.
Aug 13, 2019
This Portable Bidet Means You’ll Never Fear the Empty Toilet Paper Roll Again
The portable tool is perfect for the eco-conscious individual in search of a more hygienic bathroom experience.
Aug 13, 2019
Bobby Berk Says This Is the Home Item You Should Always Splurge On
Interior designer Bobby Berk makes some major transformations on "Queer Eye." But even though the homes go through some huge overhauls on their way to changing their residents’ lives, he has a home tip that will improve your day, and is easy in comparison.
Aug 12, 2019
6 Ways to Talk to Your Kids About What’s Happening in America Right Now
The headlines worsen by the day—ICE raids, mass shootings, families being separated at the border—and, no matter the age, our kids are absorbing the news at a feverish pace.Depending on your family situation and reality, this likely isn’t a brand-new worry or conversation. But given the events of the past week, it might have hit a new level—especially if your children have been privileged enough not to be directly affected until this point.
Aug 9, 2019
How Alison Brie From ‘GLOW’ Spends Her Perfect Night In
New episodes of Netflix's "GLOW" premiere on Aug. 9, so we decided to sit down with Alison Brie first and ask how she likes to spend her nights in at home.
Aug 9, 2019
The Minimal Japanese Kitchen Brand on Amazon That Reddit Is Obsessed With
No need to pore over endless reviews for a solid co-sign on home goods companies that have been hiding in plain sight: the people of Reddit have already done the legwork.
Aug 8, 2019
How To Pick The Perfect Book Club Book, Based On Your Group
There is a lot to stress about in this world, so let me help you with this one little task.
Aug 8, 2019
Stir-Crazy Dogs: Keeping Your Cooped-Up Canines Entertained During Winter
Winter boredom is definitely a problem in my household, and I’ve found that our dogs get just as tired of being cooped up inside as my partner and I do. We take them for regular walks, play in the yard, and do all the normal things that owners do with their dogs, but there are just some days — I’m looking at you, polar vortex — that they don’t get enough exercise. We have two dogs with two very different energy levels.
Aug 8, 2019
This 334-Square-Foot Treehouse Hotel in Denmark Is Hygge Heaven
If an excursion to Denmark isn’t on your travel bucket list, we’ve discovered a reason to make that vacay a priority.
Aug 7, 2019
Here’s How To Ethically Buy Souvenirs—and Have a More Meaningful Trip, Too
Shopping for souvenirs and ensuring that they are locally produced and support the local economy can be a complicated business. To help you, we spoke with four experts who gave us their tips on how to get souvenirs the right way.
Aug 6, 2019