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An Utterly Glamorous and Theatrical 500-Square-Foot Studio In Queens

Name: Brett L. Leemkuil Location: Sunnyside, NY Size: 530 square feet Years lived in: 5 years, renting “One would assume, by all appearances, that I’m a maximalist,” writes interior designer Brett Leemkuil. His 500-square-foot Queens rental apartment features a floor-to-ceiling red living room, a curtained-off leopard-print bed closet, and hand-painted emerald green malachite wall finishes in the entryway… among much more. Maximalist seems like a very accurate descriptor.

Adrienne Breaux

Jun 4, 2018

The Money-Wasting Mortgage Mistake You’re Likely to Make

Property taxes, homeowners insurance, interest, HOA fees—when it comes to your monthly mortgage payment, your loan’s principal doesn’t lack company. Still, few of these additional costs and expenses draw as much ire from a homeowner than private mortgage insurance (PMI.) If you’re begrudgingly shelling out extra cash for a PMI premium, then private mortgage insurance needs no introduction.

Julia Morrell

Jun 4, 2018

A Colonial So Charming, Even Nancy Meyers Would Be Jealous

This quintessentially storybook family home is stacked with all the historic trappings, but updated with every creature comfort. 1 Main Street Located in Sharon, CT $850,000 6 bedroom, 4 full bathrooms, 1 half-bath When you picture a classic East Coast Colonial, a house just like this most likely comes to mind. Located in the Historic Village Green in tony Sharon, Connecticut, this 1850s home boasts loads of space, but somehow manages to feel cozy and elegant at the same time.

Anne Roderique-Jones

Jun 4, 2018

This Dallas Studio Has a Smart IKEA Hack Dog Lovers Will Appreciate

Name: Erica Massey and dog Deacon Location: Dallas, Texas Size: 750 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, renting I am a 26-year-old PhD student living with my four-year-old Belgian Malinois named Deacon. I live on fellowship/stipend from teaching undergraduate classes at my university, so I end up DIY-ing and/or IKEA-hacking a lot of home decor (my kitchen island, my bed, my couch, my bookshelves…).

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jun 4, 2018

The Dos & Don'ts of Hanging Curtains

Jun 4, 2018