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Commuter Solutions: The Best Suburbs Close to San Francisco
When you think of San Francisco, your first thoughts may be of cable cars and rows of houses on inclined streets. However, with one of the highest costs of living in the country, San Francisco housing prices can be as steep as its slanted streets. The average small apartment goes for more than $3,000 a month and median home prices top $1.5 million.
Amy Barnes
Jun 19, 2018
A Dilapidated Old Church Turned Warm, Modern Home
A 1,600-square-foot former house of worship was respectfully remodeled and transformed into a personal sanctuary on a budget.
Margaret Wright
Jun 19, 2018
IKEA’s Newest Collection Is Created By Refugee Artisans
IKEA has been at the peak of their collab game lately, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that they have another batch of design goodies up their sleeve. This time around, the retailer has announced their new social entrepreneurship collection, TILLTALANDE, which coincides with World Refugee Day (June 20).
Tyra Wilkes
Jun 19, 2018
Before and After: This Master Bathroom’s New Floor Tile is Absolutely Stunning
While this bathroom might not have looked bad at all before, its owner described it as “by far the worst bathroom we’d ever owned,” full of safety, sanitary, practical, and aesthetic issues. Two months later, the only issue with the bathroom is that it’s not mine. This is so stunning. I am an absolute sucker for those starburst tiles—and an equal sucker for vanities that look like (or began their lives as) furniture designed for other rooms of the home.
Tess Wilson
Jun 19, 2018
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5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Small Space
Have you ever looked at a photo of a perfectly styled room and thought, Looks great, but I’d like to see you try that in my apartment? Small spaces can present big challenges, but they’re easier to solve than you think. Here are five ways to maximize your square footage in style. You live in an apartment, not a dollhouse: Choose furniture that’s proportional to the space instead of just grabbing all the smallest pieces you can find.
Creative Studio
Jun 19, 2018
A Beach House So Pretty It’s Hard to Believe It’s a Rental
Name: Ashley, my husband, our three-year-old son Don and two dogs (Derek and Lucy) Location: Miami, Florida Size: 2,000 square feet Years lived in: 6 months, renting My name is Ashley [of At Home With Ashley] and I live in this rental home with my husband Preston and our 3-year-old son, Don. We have two dogs (both are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels).
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 19, 2018
A Vintage-Filled Jersey City Victorian is a Boho Wonderland
Name: Joey Meyers, Mark Baehser, and Bridget (Cat) Location: Lincoln Park Neighborhood of Jersey City Size: 3,200 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned It comes as no surprise that the owners of this home, Joey Meyers and Mark Baehser of Ball & Claw Vintage fame, are part of Brooklyn’s chicest co-op, Dobbin St. While scouting for vintage finds for their stores in Bushwick and Williamsburg, the couple makes sure to keep the most precious items for their own home improvements.
Elaine Musiwa
Jun 18, 2018
Why I Sold Both of My Instant Pots (and What I Got Instead)
I admit it: I am a kitchen appliance junkie. I have been for more than a decade, since I fell in love with cooking. I want to buy nearly everything that comes on the market, but actually only buy the ones I know I will use on a regular basis. I make sure that the ones I do buy are the best value for the money no matter how inexpensive or expensive they may be. And then I love them to no end. I have a few high-speed blenders (because is one really enough?
Heather McClees
Jun 18, 2018
A Stunning Mid-Century Ranch (with a Backyard Dock!) in Miami
This waterfront mid-century home combines beachy vibes with high modernism. 2061 NW 14th St Located in Miami, Florida, on the south side of the Miami River $969,000 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths 10,642 square feet of landscaping When you look upon this house, the first thing that catches your eye is the expansive and lush green landscaping. Palm trees frame the lot, opening up to a courtyard with a stone fire-pit that can light your dinner party on a warm, balmy night.
Leeza Dennis
Jun 18, 2018
This Miracle Stain Remover is My Best $7 Secret
No matter what I spill, or what I spill it on, I have a single stain remover I can trust to be my front line against anything.
Taryn Williford
Jun 18, 2018
This Gorgeous Frank Lloyd Wright House Is For Sale for $1.2 Million
Frank Lloyd Wright fans will love this Usonian stunner in Michigan. The Haddock House, designed in 1939 but not built until 40 years later, is on the market for $1.2 million. According to the property’s listing, Wright originally created the home for a schoolteacher in Wisconsin, but it wasn’t built until after the architect’s death.
Tara Bellucci
Jun 18, 2018
Why You Should Use Magnets to Organize Your Bathroom
Magnets are little gravity-defying miracles, and mighty in their myriad uses. One of the best places to put their small-yet-powerful selves to work is in the bathroom. Use one or two or 10 there, and keep everything in its proper place. No more hunting around for loose bobby pins, nail clippers, or your favorite eye shadow.
Dabney Frake
Jun 18, 2018
The First Ever 3D-Printed Concrete House Is Out of This World
For every 3D-printed project that pops up, there appears to be endless groundbreaking feats that are infinitely more ambitious than the last. Case in point: Plans for the world’s first 3D-printed concrete housing project are officially underway in the Dutch city of Eindhoven.
Kenya Foy
Jun 18, 2018
6 Repairs Longtime Homeowners Wish They Did Sooner
You’ve just moved into your home and you have a to-do list a mile long. So should you take on each and every project that eventually needs to be done right now, or is ok to let some simmer on the back burner? We asked longtime homeowners to share the home fix-ups they regret not conquering right away—before life got in the way.
Lambeth Hochwald
Jun 18, 2018
This Mid-Century Modern “Time Capsule” House Rocks
Name: Taylor, a husband named Ross, a cat named Simba, a dog named Chili, and a baby named Seven. Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Size: 2,500 square feet Years lived in: 2 years, owned My name is Taylor and I own a greeting card company named Tay Ham. I live in my dream house with my husband Ross (who owns a tech company called Connected Investors) and our little baby girl, Seven, who will be a year old this June.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 18, 2018
This NYC Loft Is Filled With *Actually* Affordable Decor
Name: Jessie Ruane, boyfriend Ryan, and Dusty the pup Location: Prospect Heights — Brooklyn, NY Size: 1000 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, renting I share my Prospect Heights loft with my boyfriend, Ryan and our puppy, Dusty (@simply.dusty). When we moved in, we quickly realized filling a 1,000 square foot (estimated) loft was going to be expensive. Since I don’t have the luxury of filling my apartment with West Elm (ahh I wish!) I started researching elsewhere.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 17, 2018
5 Dream Homes for Those Who Like Untouched Retro Style
Raise your hand if you have ever felt personally victimized by a McMansion. OK, maybe that’s taking it a little too far, but you have to admit that the proliferation of cookie-cutter houses across the country (and the world) can be a bit of a snore. Luckily, for those who appreciate retro charm, there are some priceless homes on the market today that serve as time capsules of the era in which they were built.
Chelsea Greenwood
Jun 17, 2018
Check Out This Wacky RV Turned Swimming Pool
Do you remember the Barbie camper from when we were kids? It was two different shades of pink and it came with a swimming pool attached. It was one of those must-have Barbie items from the ’90s that absolutely everyone went crazy for. It looks like French artist Benedetto Bufalino might have gotten a little Barbie inspiration on his latest project. He revealed his newest work, which if you’ve been following him, you know includes a lot of cars turned into something else.
Ana Luisa Suarez
Jun 17, 2018
A $6 Sunscreen Just Got a Perfect Score in Consumer Reports’ 2018 Sunscreen Guide
I know what I’m using all summer!
Ana Luisa Suarez
Jun 16, 2018
This Historic Downtown Charleston Home Is Almost Too Charming
Name: Melanie Kiernicki, Husband Kevin, daughters Penny and Lucy (ages 3 and 4) 1 dog, 2 cats Location: Park Circle neighborhood — North Charleston, South Carolina Size: 1,450 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned Melanie, a stay-at-home mom and part-time freelance interior decorator, runs the blog “The Penny & The Pearl.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 16, 2018
What Rising Federal Interest Rates Mean for Your Home
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the seventh time in two years, signaling continued economic growth and a low unemployment rate. While that might just sound like financial mumbo-jumbo, it could have serious effects on what you pay for your home in the near-future. The benchmark interest, or prime, rate is basically the minimum rate that non-Treasury lenders (a.k.a.
Natalie Tomko
Jun 16, 2018
How to Take Care of Yourself When Father’s Day Is Hard
It's natural for your heart to hurt on days like this, whether your father has died, or you feel disconnected or estranged from him.
Lambeth Hochwald
Jun 16, 2018
Much-Hyped Interior Trends That Are Vanishing Without a Whisper
Whether about polka-dot blouses or gold hardware, you know what they say: Trends come and go. You may hate that Pepto-Bismol pink bathroom in your fixer-upper, but we can all but guarantee the original owners installed it because it was in fashion, and not the cheapest tile in the store. So why do tastes change so much over the years? Aqua blue was everywhere—cars, refrigerators, toys, stoves, bathroom tile—in the years following World War II, explains Claire E.
Brigitt Earley
Jun 16, 2018
Before and After: This 20-Year-Old Living Room Gets A Modern Makeover
After 20 years, this living room was ready for an update. It didn’t need a gut job, just a refresh, a lightening, and perhaps even a brightening. Now the room still has all of its best elements, plus a few new ones that suit the space—and the times—perfectly. This is so streamlined and sophisticated now. It’s a clear evolution of the aesthetic seen in the image before, which is fascinating to see.
Tess Wilson
Jun 15, 2018
5 Red Flags You Should Watch Out for When Picking a Roommate
In many ways, living with a roommate is a rite of passage that teaches us about compromise, companionship, and responsibility. But, for many, it can also be a nightmare: From unpaid bills to illicit behaviors, a number of bad things can pop up when you live with a complete stranger, or even a friend, without doing your due diligence. However, avoiding these circumstances can be as easy as having a brief, honest conversation.
Chelsea Greenwood
Jun 15, 2018
A Melbourne Apartment Is a Cheery, Happy, Modern Mix
Name: Abeer and Aetesam, with their two sons, Hamza and Azaan Location: Donvale — Melbourne, Victoria Size: 1,600 square feet Years Lived In: 1 year, renting Having moved from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia and most recently Melbourne, this is a family on the go. Abeer, a photographer/blogger and her engineer husband, Aetesam, started renting this bungalow in the suburbs of Melbourne a year ago, and have lovingly turned it into a home for them and their two little boys since.
Viv Yapp
Jun 15, 2018
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How Classic Neutrals Are Getting a Lot More Exciting
Neutrals will never go out of style, but lately we’ve been seeing them take on a new sophistication. More and more, we’re seeing classic neutrals show up with deeper tints—shades a little more exciting than ecru or bone—and people are really leaning into those colors that fall somewhere in the middle of two other colors.
Tim Minerd
Jun 15, 2018
A Dallas Home Proves the Beauty of Living Alone Is Decorating Exactly How You Want
Name: Melissa Smrekar and a Maine Coon rescue cat named Gwynnie Location: Park Cities — Dallas, Texas Size: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: 8 months, renting A fourth-generation Dallasite, the rest of my family now lives on our working ranch in the Texas Hill Country. Everything in the house is brown. My city mouse apartment, then, is the complete opposite. It’s quirky, colorful and bold, with no apologies for its femininity.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 15, 2018
This Glam NYC Apartment Has the Best Bold Bedroom Ceiling
Name: Brittaney Elise Minton Location: Manhattan, New York Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: Almost 1 year, renting The celebrity interior designer and lifestyle expert who launched BE by Brittaney Elise Minton knows how to design a space that wows. She’s designed several of the new Bellami Beauty Bars and the Calabasas residence of Bellami Hair’s founder, Nikki Eslami (a house which was once owned by Kylie Jenner!
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 14, 2018
The 6 Things You Should Do in Your New Kitchen Before You Unpack a Single Thing
Packing up to move is the worst—and the kitchen just may be the trickiest space of your whole house because of all those small, fragile items you have to carefully wrap and contain. On the flip side of that: Unpacking in your new-to-you kitchen (as long as nothing’s broken) is just about the best. I know, because we just moved into a new house and we got to start all over—yay! Starting fresh in a new place is an opportunity to really make that space work for you.
Ayn-Monique Klahre
Jun 14, 2018
A 500-Square-Foot NYC Studio Has an Ingenious Room Divider
Interior designer and stylist Elaine Burns has taken a small studio apartment and turned it into a cozy, functional home.
Chinasa Cooper
Jun 14, 2018
This “Hogwarts” Like Home In Boston Can Be Yours, If You Can Accio $799K
Many of us have settled with the fact that the closest we’ll come to living in an enchanted, sprawling mansion is locating our respective Hogwarts houses on Pottermore (thanks, Sorting Hat). However, for would-be homeowners who are expeditiously piecing together a fairytale lifestyle in the real world, here’s a beautiful Boston home that certainly matches the grand vision.
Kenya Foy
Jun 14, 2018
The $10 Way to Tame Your Bedroom’s Biggest Trouble Spot
Every home has its trouble spots, and clothing piles are a big one in many bedrooms.
Dabney Frake
Jun 14, 2018
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Why Pink (Yes, Pink!) Is the Perfect Neutral
Think neutrals can only be white, grey or beige? Not so! It turns out that lots of you are using unexpected shades—like muted pinks, oranges, yellows, and even greens—as stage-setting neutrals in your spaces. Which inspired us to investigate further. In today’s edition of our New Neutrals Project , we visit Melina, a reader who was a little incredulous that adding pigment to a neutral would work out in her favor. Melina, founder of 5th Floor Walkup, lives in a small studio.
Tim Minerd
Jun 14, 2018
This Modern Dutch Home Is the Definition of Dreamy
Name: Ly Nguyen and her boyfriend Location: Amsterdam, Zuid Size: 850 square feet Years lived in: 5 months, owned This is the first house that I bought and actually live in it so I wanted to make it as cozy and as personal as possible. I travel a bit for work so when I return to Amsterdam, I want to be in a quiet area but still within 10-15 minutes cycling from good restaurants and social happenings. This house checked all the boxes.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 14, 2018
You Should Use a Screwdriver When You Clean the Bathroom—Here’s Why
Cleaning the toilet happens to be not only among the most odorous of chores, but also one that simply must get done to maintain any modicum of cleanliness in your house. But no matter how regularly you clean it and how much of a stickler you are for doing it the “right” way, you may not end up with a toilet that looks or—ahem—smells as fresh as you’d like.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 14, 2018
Chic Kids’ Furniture That Works Just as Well for Adults
For all intents and purposes, you’re an adult. You have a job, car, rent or mortgage, and, in some cases, an entire family to care for. But that doesn’t mean you can’t embrace your inner child every now and then—especially when it comes to decorating your home.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 13, 2018
8 Key Mortgage Questions Every Buyer Should Ask Their Lender
Buying a house is stressful enough, but when you add in the unfamiliar lingo and mounds of paperwork, it can be overwhelming.
Tim Latterner
Jun 13, 2018
Fancy Pool Floats For Your Dog Exist & It’s Peak Instagram
Attention all doggie mums and dads: FUNBOY and BARK have teamed up to create the ultimate summertime accessory for you and your furry companion. The luxury floatie brand has introduced a dog-sized version of their most popular floats—the retro pink convertible and the yacht—available on barkshop.com and funboy.com. HEY YOU, DOG PERSON! Wanna win a Pimp My Float Bundle and a whole bunch of BarkShop toys to cruise around with? Just mosey on over to the link in bio to enter!
Tyra Wilkes
Jun 13, 2018
3 Hidden Things You Must Clean After You Move In
It’s your move-in day and, while it may be more fun to plan all the vintage items you’re going to put in your living room, the reality is that there are certain parts of your new place that need to be cleaned—stat. Even if the past owner hired a professional to deep-clean after they moved, there are some sneaky, behind-the-scenes spaces that should be checked out.
Lambeth Hochwald
Jun 13, 2018
Before and After: A $2 Patio Table Makeover
This glass-topped patio table was acquired for the sweet price of $0, but it had a few issues. Enter our reader Sydney, armed with a vision, an X-Acto knife, and $2. Oh, and incredible amounts of patience and precision. This is so incredibly fun and poppy now! It’s stylish, playful, and nothing but fun—the perfect vibe for relaxing on the patio.
Tess Wilson
Jun 13, 2018
10 Ways to Make a New Home Look Old
Try implementing some of these tips to give your modern dry-walled digs an extra helping of soul.
Jessica Isaac
Jun 13, 2018
A Greyhound Bus Was Turned into a Minimal, Modern Tiny House on Wheels
"I realized that the time and emotional energy devoted to physical things could be better spent elsewhere. This was the spark that led me to my tiny home lifestyle."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 12, 2018
10 Stylish Pergola Ideas for Your Backyard
Maximize your enjoyment.
Nancy Mitchell
Jun 12, 2018
A 370-Square-Foot Carriage House Is an Incredibly One-of-a-Kind Home for a Creative Couple
This couple's style is: "Cozy log cabin falls in love with a vintage schoolhouse and has a baby that sells books and ephemera and cameras and taxidermy."
Carina Romano
Jun 12, 2018
Miami’s Most Haunted Home Is on the Market
House hunters and ghost hunters alike will be thrilled (and chilled) to hear that Villa Paula — dubbed Miami’s most haunted home by the Biscayne Times — is now on the market. Listed by ONE Sotheby’s International Realty for $4.5 million, the 2,552-square-foot venue was built as a Cuban consulate in 1926 solely using materials imported from Cuba. Havana architect C.
Chelsea Greenwood
Jun 12, 2018
Before and After: This Bathroom Has a Great Fix for An Old Tile Floor
One of the most fun aspects of these makeover posts is getting to see all the ’80s decor, especially 1980s bathrooms. Here we have a wall-to-wall frameless mirror, wood towel bar and light fixture, orange-y wood in general, and, most importantly, a cream marble seashell sink. Perhaps those will come back into fashion, but for now, it’s gone! Let’s explore how else this bathroom was updated.
Tess Wilson
Jun 12, 2018
This Australian Home Celebrates Fun, Happiness & Color
Name: Helen Bayley and husband Chris Bayley. Daughters Charlotte (9), Annabelle (7), and Imogen (6). Location: Queensland, Australia Years lived in: 11 years, owned Helen Bayley knows how to create happiness with color. In 2013 she launched Lovestar, a company that vibrantly re-imagines the old-fashioned ceramic wall vase out of modern materials like Lucite. Helen and her husband handcraft their products in their studio in Brisbane, and the vases have been a huge hit since day one.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 11, 2018