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The New Kitchen: 5 Top Trends
The look of the kitchen is changing — already granite countertops and dark wood cabinets are starting to look a little late 90s. If you’re thinking of renovating or building a house (or just like looking!), here are five of the top trends for modern kitchens. And the best part? Some of these are things you can do right now, without spending much money at all. White and WoodIt’s modern, but warm — the best of both worlds.
Nancy Mitchell
Jun 16, 2019
A Colorful & Eclectic Buenos Aires Rental For Two Art Lovers
Because sticking to just one style can make your home feel inauthentic.
Federico Paul
Jun 16, 2019
An “Ever Evolving” Classically Modern Reno
The ten-foot ceilings, original pocket doors, exposed brick, and amazing natural light make this 1900s charmer simply irresistible.
Kathryn Bacalis
Jun 16, 2019
Charlie and Tommy’s Haven of Curated Classics
Name: Charlie and Tommy, working toward their certifications in interior design and architecture, respectively Location: Edgewater; Cleveland, Ohio Size: 1,000 square feet Years lived in: 2 months; Rented Walking into Charlie and Tommy’s polished-yet-oh-so-cozy Cleveland home, you would never know that this was their first place together, let alone the first “adult” apartment for them both.
Alexis Buryk
Jun 16, 2019
Stop Doing These 10 Things That Are Dragging Your Home’s Sophistication Down
Because we’re not living Pinterest boards and no one gets it right 100 percent of the time, I think we all have certain aspects of home decor and housekeeping that we ace, and other aspects that we struggle to get a handle on. I know I do. Here are 10 common issues that may be diminishing your home’s sophistication along with some easy tweaks to help you self-correct. Rumpled sheets look, well, rumpled.
Julia Brenner
Jun 16, 2019
Modern Farmhouse Vibes in a Historic Home in Pennsylvania
An adventurous family remodeled this 115-year-old Victorian house to have comfy, modern farmhouse vibes. And they did most of the work themselves!
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 16, 2019
Why Real Estate Agents Are Warning Homeowners About 'Blooper Rooms'
If your house has been lingering on the market, the reason it hasn't sold may have nothing to do with price or location.
Lambeth Hochwald
Jun 16, 2019
5 Must-Have Laundry Room Features, According to Real Estate Agents
Aside from “washer and dryer included,” what else should homebuyers keep in mind when it comes to this functional space? Here's what experts say.
Brittany Anas
Jun 16, 2019
8 Designers Reveal the Secrets to a Grown-Up Space
Here are the moments when these eight designers knew their environments had leveled up.
Rena Behar
Jun 16, 2019
Risa & Nick’s Modern Architectural Rehab
Name: Risa Boyer Leritz, Nick Leritz, their 3-year-old daughter Harper, and two catsLocation: Alameda — Portland, OregonSize: 1720 square feetYears lived in: 2.5 — ownedThe process of buying a house is already tough on the nerves, let alone going into escrow on a serious fixer-upper — sight unseen — in a city almost 1,000 miles away from home.
Sarah Rainwater
Jun 16, 2019
The Best Home Advice We’ve Ever Gotten From Our Dads
We asked Apartment Therapy staffers for the best home tips they've ever gotten from dear old dad (and other father figures in their lives).
Tara Bellucci
Jun 14, 2019
This Home’s Sunroom Is Marvelous and a Must-See
They installed new hardwood flooring, totally renovated the kitchen, painted every wall and ceiling, and completely renovated this '50s Spokane house.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 16, 2019
8 Quick and Easy Cleaning & Laundry Tips that Airbnb Hosts Swear By
Those of us who survive and thrive in this world of letting strangers tell the internet how tidy we are have learned some mad skills when it comes to cleaning and laundry.
Dana McMahan
Jun 16, 2019
Cat Lovers Share a “Garage Sale” Comfy Chic Portland Home
These self-proclaimed "crazy cat people" joke that their biggest home challenge is "remembering that we don't actually own it." Click for the DIY kitty porch.
Heather Keeling
Jun 16, 2019
Katherine & Jem’s Humboldt Park Bazaar Apartment
Name: Katherine Raz and Jem HiltonLocation: Humboldt Park — Chicago, IllinoisSize: 750 square feetYears lived in: 6 months — rentedThe last time we took a tour of Katherine and Jem’s home they were in a 900 square foot three bedroom apartment in the Albany Park neighborhood. The couple has since downsized to a smaller two bedroom and shifted to the Humboldt Park neighborhood and I followed right behind to get an updated house tour.
Jason Loper
Jun 15, 2019
The 5 Most Important Home Maintenance Tasks You’re Forgetting to Do, According to Home Inspectors
Professional home inspectors see what goes wrong in maintaining a home. Here, the half-dozen tasks and missteps they say homeowners often make when it comes to home maintenance 101.
Brittany Anas
Jun 15, 2019
Etsy’s Harry Potter Mandrakes Will Make You Feel Like a Herbology Wizard
Do you know what a mandrake is? If you’re a botany enthusiast, you probably do. However, if your plant knowledge ends right around “dandelion” and “ivy,” you may not know. It’s a hearty root, but it’s also different from other growing thingamajigs in that it…kind of looks like a human. And if you’re a fan of Harry Potter franchise, you know this more than anyone as to how alive they can seem.
Elizabeth Seward
Jun 14, 2019
Here’s How to Get Rid of Termites (Hint: You’re Probably Not DIY-ing This Gross Job)
If you think you have termites, don’t skip straight to burning down your house for the insurance money. Take these steps before resorting to fire.
Rena Behar
Jun 15, 2019
Why Real Estate Experts Will Always Recommend Painting Your Home Off-White
It might seem like those House Hunters are being willfully obtuse for refusing to see beyond paint color. But in the real world, paint color does have an effect on homebuyers, albeit a more subtle one.
Marshall Bright
Jun 15, 2019
A Reverse To-Do List Is the Smartest Way to Reach Your Big Decluttering Goals
Reverse to-do lists begin at the end of the day. Here are three rules to keep in mind as you're writing one.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 15, 2019
How, Exactly, Do You Get In This Skyscraper Infinity Pool?
‘Tis the season to take a dip in cool water or lay out with a drink in hand if only for the sole purpose of putting your super cute swimsuit on display. Yes, we’re talking about pool season, which for many, is one of the most anticipated activities during this sweltering time of year.  One place steel-nerved people will be clamoring to go for a swim in the future is this mind-boggling 360-degree pool infinity pool that’s set to be constructed on top of a London skyscraper.
Kenya Foy
Jun 15, 2019
A 208-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio Apartment Feels Much Bigger
Alyssa Greenberg lives in this teeny 208-square-foot Crown Heights studio apartment.
Chinasa Cooper
Jun 15, 2019
Here Are the Cheapest Weekends to Travel in Summer 2019
Although the official start date of summer isn’t until June 21, the hot seasonal vibes are well under way! And with the thoughts of summer comes thoughts of vacationing, which is probably why you clicked on this article. In reality, though, most of can’t just jet off to our dream destination without a care as to how much it would cost. That’s why we decided to search for the cheapest weekends to travel this summer, plus where you should be jetting off to for said cheap price.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jun 14, 2019
6 Houseplants That Are a Little Weird, but You’ll Want To Have Anyway
These unusual plants are shooting to the top of our “must-have” list and gaining traction among collectors and plant parents.
Molly Williams
Jun 14, 2019
Polka Dots and Hot Pink Help Make This Tiny Studio Quirky Chic
Carrie, a Beauty Editor at POPSUGAR, has had nine addresses in the past eight years. But this teeny studio apartment on the UES is a stylish keeper.
Chinasa Cooper
Jun 14, 2019
Writer Ashley C. Ford’s Home is Full of Hulk Paraphernalia, Black Girl Magic, and ‘Cute’ Piles
If anyone is worthy of the line "this person needs no introduction..." it's writer Ashley C. Ford.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 14, 2019
This Frank Lloyd Wright Home Was Deconstructed In Minnesota And Rebuilt In Pennsylvania
The aesthetic that Frank Lloyd Wright’s innovative architecture evokes is a pleasing one. It speaks to tasteful design that stands out immediately from the rest without compromising its function. But no amount of Wright adoration had us ready for the news that his Minnesota Mäntylä house, also known as the Lindholm house, would be dismantled and moved in its entirety to Pennsylvania.
Elizabeth Seward
Jun 14, 2019
This Art Deco Bathroom in ‘Fleabag’ Is Almost as Sexy as Hot Priest—Here’s How to Get the Look
If for some reason you haven’t yet binged all of “Fleabag,” get yourself to Amazon Prime immediately and dig in. Overflowing with dark humor and darker drama, it felt appropriate to focus on the dark and moody restaurant bathroom where season 2 opens. Our protagonist is wiping blood from her face, staring into a show stopping art deco style mirror.
Anita Shriver
Jun 13, 2019
Dinnerware Sets Have Become Instagram's Latest It Accessory
People are buying dinnerware, plates, and bowls specifically for (and from) Instagram.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 14, 2019
IKEA and LEGO’s New Collaboration Aims to Get Kids (and Parents!) Off Their Phones
Two iconic Scandinavian brands are teaming up to make playtime more fun. Finding the balance between YouTube and actual physical activity, IKEA and LEGO have partnered to create a comfortable space for playtime that’ll be enjoyable for kids and parents alike.
Tyra Wilkes
Jun 14, 2019
5 IKEA Must-Haves According to Your Favorite Interior Designers
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Turns out, plenty of interior designers use the IKEA’s ultra-practical wares in both decorating projects and their very own homes.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 14, 2019
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The Surprisingly Affordable Way to Go Green in Your Bedroom
Bravo if you’ve already started using paper straws in your cold brew. More kudos if you’re sure to slather on reef-safe sunscreen. But there’s another place in your life where it’s easy to go green: your bed! Back in the dark ages, eco-friendly bedding wasn’t much of a thing…and when you did find it, it wasn’t what we’d call “eye candy.” But now it’s really simple to make the switch to organic, sustainable bedding.
Creative Studio
Jun 14, 2019
Why Everyone Should Own This $20 Pro Kitchen Tool
There is one show-off of a tool that I deeply believe everyone should have in their kitchen.
Faith Durand
Jun 14, 2019
This Brooklyn Loft Has the Most Inventive Use of an IKEA Tabletop
Much of the items in this industrial Brooklyn loft were found on the side of the road, the Craiglist free section, or this building's "freeshelf."
Elaine Musiwa
Jun 14, 2019
Before and After: This Dramatic Living Room Redo Now Looks Bigger and Brighter
Not to mention balanced.
Anita Shriver
Jun 13, 2019
The Science Behind Sleeping with Socks On
Like politics, finances, and religion, sock-sleeping is one of those topics you want to avoid at the dinner table, unless you're ready for a heated debate.
Ashley Abramson
Jun 13, 2019
This Home from Season 2 of ‘Fixer Upper’ Is for Sale
The Waco property is listed for $739,900.
Megan Johnson
Jun 13, 2019
9 Amazon Products (Under $35) That Will Solve Your “Hair Everywhere” Problems
If it feels like your home is literally covered in hair — whether it's yours or your pet's — you're not alone.
Kaitlin Stanford
Jun 13, 2019
This Once Widespread Kitchen Feature is Rapidly Losing Popularity
It's going, going, but not quite gone.
Brigitt Earley
Jun 13, 2019
A Maximalist’s Home Is a Plant-Filled, Boho Retreat You’ll Want to Lounge In All Day
And almost everything (from the unicorn oil painting to the rug) is either thrifted or given to her by a relative.
Chinasa Cooper
Jun 13, 2019
Matte or Gloss? 5 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself First
You don’t need to be a D.I.Y. pro or color expert to know that picking a paint hue is easier said than done. With dozens of brands and ever-so-slightly nuanced shades to choose from, the whole process can be confusing, time-consuming, and headache-inducing. But even if you know all the questions to ask yourself when narrowing down your paint chips, you might forget to factor in the finish. Deciding between matte and gloss may seem like an afterthought, but in reality?
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 13, 2019
Your Houseplants Need Fresh Air, Too: Here’s How to Bring Them Outdoors This Summer
This is the perfect time to bring your houseplants outside to promote new growth and overall health.
Molly Williams
Jun 13, 2019
4 Things Pet Owners Regret Doing When Buying a Home
Though I was able to find the perfect home for our whole family—pets included, I've heard many stories from those who were less fortunate.
Sassafras Patterdale
Jun 13, 2019
8 Rattan Crafts You Can Make Just in Time for Summer
Start with trendy rattan to make these eight DIY creations that will look way-too-perfect in your summertime, beach-inspired decor.
Shelby Deering
Jun 13, 2019
Dream Job Alert: IKEA Wants to Send You to Copenhagen to Learn About Happiness
This is not a drill: IKEA is sending one lucky winner to Copenhagen for two weeks in September to find out if home is the source of happiness.IKEA Denmark is looking for a happiness hunter to uncover just what makes Danes some of the happiest people in the world. They will be sharing their experiences on IKEAHomeView.com and followed by a camera crew, who will be producing a mini documentary on their two week pursuit of happiness in Denmark.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Jun 13, 2019
5 Credenzas That Will Serve Double—Nay, Triple!—Duty in Your Home
Take versatility to a new level.
Samantha Leal
Jun 13, 2019
This Lovely Renovated Spanish Home Will Have You Pinning Every Photo
This couple merged different styles, decades, and objects to create a place that fit with their personality.
Alicia Macias
Jun 13, 2019
Vacation Like the Royal Family at This Jamaican Villa for Sale
Sure, the royal family may not be the sort you imagine letting their hair down and frolicking around a Jamaican resort. But if any spot could get the Queen Mother (also Queen Elizabeth, the current monarch’s mother) to relax and live their best life, we understand why it’s this one. The Little Hill Villa at The Tryall Club in Montego Bay, Jamaica, where she has luxuriated in Caribbean splendor, is officially on the market for $6.5 million.
Megan Johnson
Jun 13, 2019