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Annie Selke Rug Design Challenge: Voting Starts Now!
Last month, we announced that we’re partnering with Annie Selke for their first ever Rug Design Challenge, tasking fourteen design bloggers to create their very own rug designs. And here’s where you come in: Now is the time to vote for your favorites! To recap how it’s going to work: Your favorite bloggers and digital influencers will take part in a year long project to design a custom rug for the brand.
Apartment Therapy
Jul 6, 2017
Before & After: Three Days, $800 and One New Half Bath
Half baths can be so easy to forget — home to b-team hand towels and re-gifted decorative soaps, relegated to occasional guest usage and always in the shadow of the bathrooms with things like tubs and showers. Christina decided it was time to give her half bath a little time in the spotlight, and buckled down to give it an eye-catching upgrade. From Christina: The bathroom before was dark and dreary. It looked like any other bathroom and felt like a dark hole in the hallway.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 6, 2017
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How to Pick the Perfect Size and Spot for a Rug
A few rules of thumb to make choosing the right rug a whole lot easier.
Creative Studio
Jul 6, 2017
Here’s How To Clean Your Oven with Baking Soda and Vinegar
(Image credit: Gina Eykemans) From Kitchn → How To Clean an Oven with Baking Soda & Vinegar null
Apartment Therapy
Jul 6, 2017
Make it Count: Smart Uses for the Space Above Your Doors
Think your apartment is totally out of storage space? Think again—and look up. You probably have at least one doorway in your home with a little extra space above it, right? Now’s your chance to turn it into something useful—maybe it will be your new mini library, maybe you’ll turn it into a garden, or maybe you’ll use it to store towels in your teeny tiny bathroom.
Brittney Morgan
Jul 6, 2017
Peek Inside an Organizing Pro’s Well-Designed DC Apartment
Name: Jenny and Huck the English Bulldog Location: Logan Circle — Washington, DC The basics: 5 1/2 years, owned — 850 square feet Jenny is a professional organizer, so it comes at no surprise that her place looks, well, organized. But what’s so great is that yes, it looks tidy, but it also has those little personal and vibrant touches that make a space look lived in. And it doesn’t hurt that her dog is majorly cute.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 5, 2017
Take it From Me: What First-Time Buyers Should Know About Fixer Uppers
When you’re a first-time home buyer growing dizzier by the minute walking through dreamy homes outside of your budget, it’s only natural to consider adding a home that needs a little “TLC” to your short list. Know this, though: fixer uppers come with some special considerations, especially for first-time homebuyers. Two years ago when my husband and I decided to take the plunge and buy our first home, we settled on a fixer upper.
Julie Sprankles
Jul 5, 2017
These Are the Best Freezer Organizing Hacks on the Internet
(Image credit: Alexis Buryk) From Kitchn → The Best Freezer Organizing Hacks on the Internet null
Apartment Therapy
Jul 5, 2017
The One Cleaning Tool You Actually Need in Your Kitchen
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From Kitchn → The One Cleaning Tool You Really Need in Your Kitchen null
Apartment Therapy
Jul 5, 2017
The Painted Picture Frame Wall: A Unique, Affordable DIY Way to Add Architectural Interest
There was a lot to take in with this Spanish home tour. Like an amazing kitchen, stunning stairs, dreamy furniture and more. If you didn’t notice each incredible design detail of the home’s 7000 square feet, I wouldn’t blame you. So much to soak up! But while inspiration can be gathered from every room, there was one particular design idea I spotted in the nursery and loved…and it’s something I’ve never seen before.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 5, 2017
Can Solar Power Pay Off? One Homeowner Crunches Real Numbers
Aside from the obvious benefit of helping the planet, solar power can be pretty enticing to homeowners who are tired of paying an arm and a leg for their electric bill every month. Given that outfitting a home with solar panels comes with considerable costs upfront, though, is doing so practical from a financial standpoint? Can solar power in fact pay off?
Julie Sprankles
Jul 5, 2017
A Tiny Chicago Studio Defies Conventional Wisdom for Small Spaces
Browsing through the photos of Rene’s Chicago studio, you’d never guess it was only 320 square feet. This little place has all the style and grandeur of a much larger home — and Rene has managed to fit a queen-sized bed, two seating areas, and tons of accessories (including a fish tank!) into a very small footprint. Here’s why it works. Maximalism isn’t a direction people often pursue for small spaces.
Nancy Mitchell
Jul 4, 2017
The Homes that America Built: A Crash Course in Favorite American Architecture Styles
I have this argument with friends every now and again: What’s “American” food? The question inspires a lively discussion, with a lot of suggestions but no real consensus. (It usually comes down to hog dogs or Southern-style barbeque.) Nailing down American food is a tough thing because there is so much of America. So many people and cultures and styles that manage to blend together and evolve over the (few) centuries the country’s been around.
Taryn Williford
Jul 4, 2017
Before & After: A Budapest Flat Gets Its First Facelift in 70 Years
Szilvia’s stunner in Budapest has all of the classic charms of a turn of the last century European apartment. With drool-worthy high ceilings and large windows, Szilvia knew she could create a sleek, light-filled space to design to her heart’s content. From Szilvia: The flat is situated in a classical building of the early 1900s in Budapest, Hungary. It was in a very bad condition when we bought it, everything including the electrical and plumbing system had to be changed.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 3, 2017
30 Years in a 100-Year-Old Home
Name: Anne and her husband Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota The basics: 30 years, owned — 3,500 square feet Anne’s home has the sort of settled into style that many of us dream about when we look at the bare walls of our new houses and apartments. Decorated with a mix of thrift store steals and colorful imports, Anne and her family have kept the historic character of the home alive all while creating a warm and welcoming space.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 3, 2017
The Renter-Friendly Secret Weapon That Solved My Small Kitchen Storage Woes
Plus, it's super renter-friendly.
Arlyn Hernandez
Jul 3, 2017
10 Ways to Always Save Money on Amazon
(Image credit: Susanna Hopler) From Kitchn → 10 Ways to Save Money on Amazon null
Apartment Therapy
Jul 3, 2017
An 85-Square-Foot Backyard Studio Built from Scratch
Name: Blake Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Dimensions: 85 square feet Imagine having the ability to take a look at some old fence posts you had lying around and thinking…yeah, I’ll just turn these into an extremely cool, tiny, modern office in my backyard. Blake did just that and we’re still kind of in awe. From Blake: Originally, this was just a nice-sized open backyard. As a hobby, I build things (usually simple furniture pieces) from scrap lumber I find.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 2, 2017
Camp Style Accommodations For Your Inner Child (And Your Outer Adult)
Nostalgic for summer camp? It doesn’t get any more Troop Beverly Hills than these five accommodations, where you can relive your childhood heyday—but in a lot more style. If you’ve ever been to Oak Bluffs, then you know it’s pretty camp-like. If not, picture brightly-colored cookie cutter houses everywhere and you’re in the iconic OB.
Dan Koday
Jul 2, 2017
Before & After: A “Dumping Ground” Patio Gets a DIY $80 Makeover
Julene’s backyard had become a bit of an afterthought, more of a storage space than outdoor gathering place. But enough is enough — she decided to apply some crafty know-how and turn the space into a colorful and inviting spot, all on a budget! From Julene: The back patio area has been a dumping station for random unfinished projects and items that accumulated around the yard. I was sick of it looking trashy.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 2, 2017
A Joshua Tree Home Built to Blend With the Desert
Name: Oded Location: Yucca Valley/Joshua Tree, California The basics: 2 years, owned — 1,375 square feet Oded’s home is an open and functional space with the sort of desert vibes that are distinctly California. Designed with the landscape in mind, the desert light floods the house and the outdoor space has views to die for. Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: We completed our home in December of 2015.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 1, 2017
A Tiny German Apartment Packed Full of Personality (and Books!)
Forty square meters (or 430 square feet) is not a lot of space to work with, but the architects of this tiny German apartment managed to squeeze a lot of living—and a lot of personality—into a very small home. Another thing they managed to fit in? Room for lots and lots of books. The centerpiece of the apartment is the so-called “inhabitable wall”, a bookcase that stretches the length of one wall of the living room, and all the way to the ceiling.
Nancy Mitchell
Jul 1, 2017
A Kid-Friendly, Textile-Filled Portland Home
Name: Deepali, her husband and their 2 kids Location: Portland, Oregon The basics: 12 years, owned — 1,800 square feet Deepali’s home balances striking textiles with, well, kids. Creating a home that is as visually interesting as it is welcoming to all ages, she has created rooms that look lovingly lived in. Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: This was the first home my husband and I purchased 12 years back.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 30, 2017
Looking To Sell Your Home Faster? 5 Expert Staging Tips
Prepping your home for sale can feel completely overwhelming. It’s like magnifying the stress of tidying up and making your house “guest ready,” tenfold. Because you’ve got to make it look good, really, really good, for guests you don’t even know. They’re not your family or your friends. They are prospective buyers, and they are coming to examine your most intimate quarters and decide if they can see themselves living there, too.
Carrie Bluth
Jun 30, 2017
Before & After: A Brand New Look for a Beige Bath
Tara’s bathroom had the sort of tan look that was popular during the heyday of Friends. Deciding enough was enough, she set out to create a bathroom with more storage, more space and more style. From Tara: We knew we needed to re-do this bathroom from the moment we bought this house. This is the main bathroom in our three bedroom, to bathroom, 1950s ranch. I have been dreaming of the day this project would be finished.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 30, 2017
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Milestone Makeover: Laura and Brandon’s Inviting Back Yard
Homeowners: Laura and Brandon Piety, Los Angeles Milestone: Bought their first home and launched a new business Makeover: Make the backyard more inviting for entertaining It’s been a big couple years for Laura and Brandon Piety. Last year, they checked a huge dream off their life list: buying a home in Los Angeles, where they’ve lived for the past six years. This is in addition to having recently completed another huge life list item, launching their new media business, Noble.
Sponsored Post
Jun 30, 2017
In the Words of Wise Women: How to Ask for a Raise & Get Paid What You’re Worth
Most people — particularly those who are just starting out in their careers — find the prospect of asking for a raise daunting. Talking about money is often uncomfortable, and having to talk about yourself and why you’re worth a certain amount of moola can push the awkwardness factor off the charts. But, as one of the badass creative women we spoke to for this story pointed out, “If you don’t ask for yourself, who will?
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 30, 2017
Before & After: A Blah Brown Kitchen and Family Room Get a Total Makeover
"No detail was spared in this kitchen: moldings, hood detail, lovely polished nickel hardware, detailed ceiling with bead board and beams."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 29, 2017
Study Reveals The Most Common Items that Go Missing at Home
Americans collectively spend a whopping $2.7 billion dollars every year simply replacing the items they can't find.
Caroline Biggs
Jun 29, 2017
Matthew Perry’s $13.5M Hollywood Hills Home Is for Sale
Friends fans, rejoice: Matthew Perry’s mid-century modern bachelor pad in LA is back on the market, and can be yours for the cool price of $13.5 million. You could even have your mail addressed to Chanandler Bong, if you wanted.
Melissa Massello
Jun 29, 2017
Before & After: A “Free Section” Craigslist Buffet Goes to the Dark Side
Kevin struck Craigslist gold with this buffet. It had all of the proportions and details he was looking for and it was $Free$. He turned the buffet into a striking piece that brings out the best of the original features while adding some extra style. From Kevin: I found this buffet for free off Craigslist. The landlord of a building in Chicago had posted it, saying his previous tenants had left it when they moved out. The buffet was worn and pretty beat up when I got it.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 29, 2017
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8 Easy Habits for Longterm Hardwood Health
Whether you’ve just installed wood floors or they’ve been in your home for years, equal parts prevention and elbow grease will give you Pin-worthy hardwoods. Figuring out how to clean and maintain them may feel like a major #adulting moment, but once you learn some good habits it’s really just a matter of keeping up a routine.
Creative Studio
Jun 29, 2017
Partner
A Very Cute Alternative to Having an Actual Headboard
You're totally gonna heart this one.
Tim Minerd
Jun 29, 2017
Strategic Design: How To Use Color to Enhance (or Create!) Architectural Charm
There's a powerful design element at your disposal for highlighting — and creating! — architectural features.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 29, 2017
Partner
Surprise Storage Hacks That Actually Look Good, Too
We’re so used to shopping for furniture room-by-room that it’s hard to think outside the box when it comes to clever ways to create more storage and deciding what to put where. But sometimes, putting furniture in the “wrong” room turns out to be just the right way to get organized. If you’re starting to pre-plan your fall reorganization strategy, this may be just the new way of thinking that makes it all click.
Tim Minerd
Jun 28, 2017
A (Formerly Neglected) Modern Cabin in the Woods of Washington
Name: Amanda, her wife Courtney and their daughter Location: Stevenson, Washington The basics: 10 months, owned — 1,800 square feet Amanda and Courtney took a chance on a cabin in the woods that was in not-so-great shape. Their hard work and leap of faith paid off in dividends, their cabin is full of the kind of rustic charm that city folks spend their days daydreaming about on the subway.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 28, 2017
Time it Right: Here’s What the Transition from Renting to Owning a Home Looks Like (and Costs)
There is so much that’s confusing about the home buying process as a first-timer, and all I can really do (beyond writing articles like this one) is absolutely promise that an attentive real estate agent and a knowledgeable mortgage broker will be your lifelines. You’ll be surprised how much you learn about earnest payments, escrow and amortization in that month or so it takes to close. Definitely more than you paid attention to in college accounting, I’ll tell you that much.
Taryn Williford
Jun 28, 2017
Forget Avocado Toast: Here’s How Long It Takes Millennials to Save for a Down Payment
Contrary to what some might believe, avocado toast isn’t what’s keeping Millennials from buying houses—rather, a shortage of affordable homes is stopping prospective homebuyers from their purchasing dreams, no doubt combined with things like student debt (according to Forbes, more than 44 million people face a total of $1.3 trillion of student debt, more than any other kind of debt, outside of mortgages).
Brittney Morgan
Jun 28, 2017
Before & After: A Basic-Guy-Style Bedroom Goes Simple Scandi-Chic
"I love the fact that it finally looks like a bedroom."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 28, 2017
This Is the Sweet Amazon Prime Deal You Had No Idea Existed
(Image credit: Jonathan Weiss) shutterstock From Kitchn → The Sweet Amazon Prime Deal You Had No Idea Existed null
Apartment Therapy
Jun 28, 2017
Before & After: A Small Brooklyn Apartment Gets a Sweet Makeover
Designer Linda Cava’s Brooklyn home is one of those weird studio/not quite studio apartments that can throw even a seasoned decorator for a loop. The apartment has three main spaces — an open foyer, a large room that needed to be her living room, bedroom and office rolled into one and a tiny kitchen she wanted to modernize. Let’s see how she tackled each of these spaces to suit her needs and her style.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 28, 2017
A Bright and Beautiful Spanish Tile Home for $700K in L.A.
Oh boy, this home is a real diamond. I love everything about it. Elegant simplicity, an abundance of natural light, gorgeous vintage details, large private outdoor living area, and a beautiful Spanish tile exterior to boot. This home is going to make someone very happy indeed. This gorgeous Spanish tile home is a fantastic mix of vintage and modern, with a a feeling of spaciousness and privacy.
Julia Brenner
Jun 27, 2017
Sonoma Tiny House with Pirate Treehouse Listed for $300K
Ahoy there, ya land lubbers. If you yearn for the excitement of the open seas but are partial to living on solid ground, we’ve got great news. There’s a tiny house in Sonoma County, California that comes with its very own pirate treehouse. It’s arrrrguably the cutest home for sale we’ve seen in quite awhile.
Tara Bellucci
Jun 27, 2017
Two Global Travelers Set Down Roots in Saudi Arabia
Name: Tracy and Ian Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The basics: 4 years, school staff housing — 1,500 square feet Tracy and Ian, two International School employees, have filled their home with colorful and just plain cool finds. Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: We, Tracy Hill and Ian Hogg, have lived in Riyadh for four years, both work at an International School, I’m a teacher coach and Ian works in Facilities and Security Management.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 27, 2017
Cause & Effect: Clean This Today to Save Major Money Tomorrow
If you pride yourself on keeping a tidy home, there’s stuff around the house you want to do. Like buying an organizer for the junk drawer. That right there is like a drug to Monica Geller types. But no matter how much you enjoy cleaning up, there are still some chores that are, well, chores. Cleaning the fridge coils is one of those things.
Taryn Williford
Jun 27, 2017
Small Space Swimming: Lap Pools Reloaded
Here's a roundup of beautiful pools, because you deserve a break, even if it's only in your eyes and in your imagination.
Nancy Mitchell
Jun 27, 2017
When Two Trends Collide: 9 Beautiful Pink Velvet Sofas
Whether you see it as a throwback to the ’80s or a reflection of changing attitudes about femininity, there’s a particular shade of light, slightly-muted pink whose ubiquitousness is as complete as it was sudden. Call it millennial pink, or dusty pink, or rose quartz—it’s everywhere, and it’s the color that every eye seems drawn to. So we’ve created this roundup of sofas where pink, the color of the moment, meets velvet, the fabric of the moment.
Nancy Mitchell
Jun 27, 2017
6 Ways to Beat the Heat in Your Kitchen This Summer
(Image credit: Federico Paul) From Kitchn → 6 Ways to Beat the Heat in the Kitchen This Summer
Apartment Therapy
Jun 27, 2017