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West Elm store entrance with wooden sign and glass doors.
West Elm’s Halloween Shop Isn’t Very “Halloween” at All, but We Love It—and It’s 20 Percent Off
A little moody, a little dark, and perfect all year round.
Samantha Leal
Aug 29, 2019
An Industrial & Mid-Century Modern Blend in a Mt. Vernon Flat
Clever, retro-industrial style mixes with the picturesque Gothic style of this late 19th century row house that was converted into apartments.
Caitlyn Cartlidge
Aug 29, 2019
Where Do Bed Bugs Come From? A Quick, Non-Gross Explainer
We talked to Brittany Campbell, Ph.D., staff entomologist for the National Pest Management Association—and probably one of the few people in the world who seems genuinely excited to talk about bed bugs—to demystify the pests.
Rena Behar
Aug 29, 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.
Nancy Mitchell
Aug 29, 2019
7 Home Staging Mistakes Experts See Again and Again
While you may think your home can pretty much speak for itself, how do you know it's not saying something potentially polarizing?
Lambeth Hochwald
Aug 29, 2019
Anne-Claire and John’s Internationally Inspired Mix
Name: Anne-Claire, John (not pictured), and daughter, Anna Location: Rockville, Maryland Size: 2,400 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned We were first introduced to Anne-Claire in a house call; when I tracked her down after seeing it, she was delighted to share the full tour. Anne-Claire is from France, her husband, John, from South Africa, and they had their now 3-year-old daughter, Anna, in Dallas, where they lived before moving to the Washington suburbs last year.
Natalie Grasso
Aug 29, 2019
A “Primitive Modern” Austin Home
A simple style fused with modern decor and warm textures defines this Austin home.
Shay Spaniola
Aug 29, 2019
A Couple and Three Dogs Share a 200-Square-Foot “Bitty Berkeley Bungalow”
The couple DIYed the whole thing using mostly recycled or second-hand building materials.
Esteban Cortez
Aug 29, 2019
7 Things I Learned About "Home" from Talking to Architects on Every Continent
Through their architecture, our homes can say so much about our country's collective culture and what makes a house feel like home to its citizens.
Brittany Anas
Aug 29, 2019
Andrew’s Colorful, Creative Live/Work Loft in Toronto
Name: Andrew Stelmack Location: Toronto, Canada Size: 725 square feet Years lived in: Owned 5 years Andrew is a professional actor (both on screen and stage), visual artist and writer. However, it is his visual art that now takes up most of his time. To accommodate his creativity, he moved into this live/work space five years ago.
Lauren Kolyn
Aug 29, 2019
Partner
How to Set Up a Home Workspace that Works
Because these days, our homes work as hard as we do.
Creative Studio
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.
Lauren Hufnagl
Aug 29, 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
Nicoletta Richardson
Aug 28, 2019
Before and After: See How Black Paint Made a Traditional Fireplace Wall Pop
Initially, Jessie Ecker only planned to paint her fireplace surround black, but she decided that it looked so good and modern that she would keep going and paint the paneling around it.
Ashley Poskin
Aug 28, 2019
8 Things You'll Definitely Find in a Midwestern Apartment
Yes, some of it is the architecture, but the way we decorate is pretty regional, too.
Katie Lukes
Aug 28, 2019
Henrybuilt’s New Sister Company Helps You Design Your Dream Cook Space
When it comes to kitchen design, there have really only been two options: cookie cutter IKEA or cost prohibitive custom—and not much in between. While the former is getting a lot nicer with the recent crop of third-party sellers creating design-forward cabinet fronts and various other elevated touches, the latter hasn’t seen much in the way of innovation or accessibility.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 28, 2019
This 450-Square-Foot Rental Makes Organizing and Designing on a Budget Look Easy
A lot of discounted decor items were found at placed like HomeGoods and T.J. Maxx, and the super organized laundry closet is worth checking out!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 28, 2019
6 Things To Do Before Anyone Enters Your Bathroom
Here's how to make one of the least appealing, most-cluttered rooms in your home feel much more inviting, according to home stagers.
Kate Streit
Aug 28, 2019
Every Inch of This Swedish Home Is Full of Scandinavian Design Inspiration
Blogger Janniche shares her Swedish home with her partner and their three kids (plus two cats), and she also runs the popular blog, Blogga i Bagis.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 28, 2019
Partner
This Playful Furniture Collection Is Mid-Century Modern for the New Century
It's stylish, but it won't go out of fashion.
Creative Studio
Aug 28, 2019
Rice Water is the Magic Cleaner We’ve All Been Throwing Out
When it comes to cleaning, we'll take all the help we can get. Especially if there's a centuries-old tip that's free, fast, effective, and repurposes something we'd literally be throwing down the drain.
Lambeth Hochwald
Aug 28, 2019
Emily & Jonathan’s Urban Homestead
Name: Emily and Jonathan Power, with Ramona (almost 2) and Ottoman, the Wheaten Terrier (there are also four goats, three chickens, and two ducks who live out back). Location: Lower Highland (LoHi) Neighborhood, Denver, Colorado Size: 564 square feet Years lived in: 3 years; rented / owned Almost three and a half years ago, the Power family decided to put down roots in a 1910s charmer located in the (now ever so popular) Lower Highland neighborhood of Denver.
Kathryn Bacalis
Aug 28, 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.
Lambeth Hochwald
Aug 27, 2019
This Eclectic UK Home Features Some Seriously Enviable Secondhand Scores
The velvet chesterfield sofa in the living room only cost $60!
Viv Yapp
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!
Elizabeth Seward
Aug 27, 2019
This Renter Revived a Cookie-Cutter Apartment With Simple But Stylish DIYs
A cookie-cutter rental unit was transformed into a space that truly reflects this creative couple.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 27, 2019
This Guy Repurposes Precious Moments and We Can’t Look Away
Remember Precious Moments dolls? Canadian artist Keith Busher is turning them on their heads—or, rather, transforming their heads.
Erin Johnson
Aug 27, 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.”
Caroline Biggs
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.
Sarah Lyon
Aug 26, 2019
You’d Never Have to Say Goodbye to Summer If You Lived in This Serene, Beach-Themed Apartment
A lot of the original features of this Vancouver apartment have been preserved over the years, and it adds a ton of charm to the rental.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 26, 2019
10 Things You Need for a Lush, Green Lawn This Summer
Before you can roll around in the grass or have a picnic in the backyard this summer, you need to prep your lawn. Just like you spring clean your house, now’s the time to get your yard in shape for the season by doing all those necessary tasks like removing debris, replacing grass, or taking out weeds. These ten items will help you give it a fresh start and set the groundwork for a beautiful, lush lawn come June, or you can always bring the great outdoors inside by growing grass indoors.
Dabney Frake
Aug 26, 2019
This Small Philadelphia Studio’s Bed Is Located in an Unconventional Spot
This studio loft apartment is located in a historic building, formerly an all girl's school called Miss Gordon's School for Girls.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 26, 2019
Take a Tour of Harry Potter’s London at Night with This Airbnb Experience
Brilliant.
Elizabeth Entenman
Aug 25, 2019
One of The Hottest Design Trends Right Now? Ditching Your Dresser
Many designers are saying goodbye to the bedroom staple and instead embracing a sort of "open concept dresser" in an ultra-organized closet.
Brittany Anas
Aug 25, 2019
A Graphic Designer’s Incredibly Colorful Home Is Inspired by Dr. Seuss’ Whoville
This graphic designer's style isn't for everybody, but it's perfect for her, and that's what makes her excited to come home every day.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 24, 2019
Before & After: A 1920s Bungalow’s Makeover Is Thanks to a Budget IKEA Kitchen
The previous owner had lived in this old house for about 70 years and it required updating.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 22, 2019
Target Is Selling Disney No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Kits
Is it Halloween yet?
Elizabeth Entenman
Aug 24, 2019
5 Maintenance Mistakes Home Inspectors See All the Time
Even enthusiastic, well-intentioned upkeep isn't safe from costly mistakes.
Kate Streit
Aug 24, 2019
This Florida Home Has a Dragon Ceiling, Perfect for House Targaryen
“Game of Thrones” may be over, but unlike many of its fallen characters, the show’s imprint is unlikely to meet a gruesome demise anytime soon; it lives on in the imaginations of all its loyal viewers. Due to the series’ undeniable impact, it’s kind of impossible to not spot something that reminds you of GoT at every turn, whether it’s a waiter who resembles Tyrion Lannister or a bird that strangely looks like the Iron Throne.
Kenya Foy
Aug 23, 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.
Elizabeth Seward
Aug 23, 2019
This Serene Home Is the Perfect Mix of Scandinavian Simplicity and Nordic Craftsmanship
Kine Ask Stenersen and Kristoffer Eng founded Ask og Eng studio, a Norway-based company that produces sustainable furniture, shelving, and kitchens made from bamboo.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 23, 2019
This Montreal Flat Might Have the Cheeriest Color Palette Ever
Marie Letard is the owner of the Montreal-based decor shop Bouche Bée, and her apartment is a chic space filled with pops of cheery, pastel color.
Marie-Lyne Quirion
Aug 23, 2019
Jessica & Ryan’s Composed, Collected Apartment With a Chill 1970s Feel
Name: Jessica Cook & Ryan Taylor and their cat, Olive Location: North Shore — Ipswich, Massachusetts Size: 700 square feet Years lived in: 6 years; Rented Jessica and Ryan are no strangers to the challenge of fitting a busy life into a small space. The two creatives have managed to live and work out of a 700-square-foot apartment for the last six years.
Emily Billings
Aug 23, 2019
Before & After: How One Renter Upgraded Her Basic Bungalow With Easy DIYs
Just some of the renter-friendly upgrades to this rental bungalow are a new pendant lamp for the dining room, removable wallpaper in the bathroom, and faux grass in the back patio.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 23, 2019
5 Things Professional Stagers Always Buy at Target (For as Low as $3!)
Whether you're putting your house on the market or just taking an Instagram photo, these professional-recommended finds will help give your space some oomph—without making your wallet go kaput.
Kate Streit
Aug 23, 2019
A Small 430-Square-Foot Paris Apartment Is Pretty Pastel Perfection
Decorated by a costume designer and a cinematographer, this Paris apartment is a bold, technicolor dream.
Morgan Schemel
Aug 22, 2019
5 Reasons Why I Regret Not Listening to My Friends Complain About Their HOAs
While a hands-off home owner's association is the ideal, that's not always what you get.
Chelsea Greenwood
Aug 22, 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.
Maggie Fremont
Aug 22, 2019