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An East Bay Home, Untouched From 1958
Name: Susan Location: East Bay, California About a year ago, we relocated from the Chicago area to the East Bay. Not willing to settle for anywhere-America with this big move, I set my mind on a Mid-century home with a beautiful lot. On a fluke, we happened upon a home that had been sold as a “teardown” with the recent sale having fallen through. We loved the vintage home with the stunning view. It was an oasis in the midst of the East Bay hustle and bustle.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 14, 2017
Sneak Peek: Favorites from the New IKEA Stockholm 2017 Collection
Tomorrow, IKEA is launching the official press site for the new STOCKHOLM 2017 collection. But today, I received an advance paper copy of the catalog in the mail and just had to share some favorites ASAP: there are some really strong designs (some classic, some more funky) at very good prices. The pieces in the collection will be available in the US starting in April and I can tell you, I’ve definitely got my eye on that rattan cabinet. I see a trip to Schaumburg in my future.
Janel Laban
Feb 14, 2017
This Bold, Eye-Popping English Home is for Color Lovers
Project by: Jessica Preston of colour+ shape Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom Jessica Preston’s design firm is called colour + shape. And she’s not kidding. She turned a 1960s Cambridge, England bungalow into a vibrant, contemporary showpiece exploding with color and personality.
Allie M. Harper
Feb 14, 2017
Before & After: A Thrift Store Table Goes for Pineapple Perfection
After snatching up a thrift store console table, Claire decided to give it a shabby-chic, Pineapple focused makeover. Without going overboard, she peppered the table with Pineapple and the result is a charming and whimsical accent table. From Claire: I have a thing about Pineapples, I think they are beautiful, the king of fruits. I hate to admit it but I’m seduced by lovely packaging and as fruit goes, pineapples come in their own fantastic packaging.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 14, 2017
Before & After: A Patchy Backyard Goes Gorgeously Grass-Free
When Molly moved to her new home she knew her back yard was full of potential, but would require a lot of work. After tearing things up, moving things out and putting in new roots, her backyard is a funky and welcoming oasis. From Molly: When we moved in, the backyard was all dirt and pavers and lattice, everywhere. Eveeeerywhere. We took out lattice in front of the concrete fence, around the raised beds and around the air conditioner.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 13, 2017
Apartment Therapy Tested & Approved: The Most Comfortable Sofas at Room & Board
With well over 48 sofas (not counting custom pieces, sectionals and all size options) in their catalog of products, Room & Board has a dizzying assortment of furniture. When we visited their Manhattan showroom in Chelsea, we were honestly taken aback by the vastness of the store, not even knowing where to start our tests. So we can understand how anyone considering a R&B sofa might have a similar plight. How do you narrow down what you’re looking for?
Arlyn Hernandez
Feb 13, 2017
A 20-Something Fills Her DC Apartment With Craigslist Finds
Name: Sarah Location: Georgetown — Washington, D.C. This is the third apartment I’ve lived in post-grad. I love living alone—it allows me to truly highlight my style (plus, I’m a bit of a neat freak!). I currently live in a one-bedroom apartment in the heart of Georgetown. Although I grew up in the Washington, DC, suburbs, this is my first time living in the area since high school.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 13, 2017
Just Do It: Start a “No Pressure” Book Club (& See Your Friends More)
Book clubs are great because they make you read more and hold you accountable for doing so (no one wants to show up to a book club meeting when they haven’t actually read the book up for discussion) and they also give you an excuse to see friends more often (and for something meaningful, too). But if you lead a busy life and don’t have time to devote to reading novels all the time, a book club can be a lot to handle on top of all your work and other activities and responsibilities.
Brittney Morgan
Feb 13, 2017
Designer Verner Panton’s Home is Every Bit as Wild as You’d Expect
We celebrate Valentine’s Day a little differently around here. You see, the day of love, to us, is a chance to profess our adoration of furniture, designers, and basically anything that goes in the home. So this week, we’re sharing our passion for a handful of our favorite heralded furniture designers and the homes they outfitted and loved for themselves. Come along, people all over the design world, and hop aboard this love train.
Nancy Mitchell
Feb 13, 2017
10 Things You Should Eliminate from Your Kitchen Today
(Image credit: Bethany Nauert) From Kitchn → 10 Things to Eliminate from Your Kitchen Right Now
Apartment Therapy
Feb 13, 2017
10 Things You Should Toss from Your Fridge Immediately
(Image credit: Gina Eykemans) From Kitchn → 10 Things You Should Throw Out of Your Fridge Right Now
Apartment Therapy
Feb 13, 2017
Why I Eat the Same Thing for Lunch Every Day
(Image credit: Karla Conrad) From Kitchn → Why I Eat the Same Thing for Lunch Every Day
Apartment Therapy
Feb 13, 2017
First-Time Home Buyers On: The Scariest (& Most Surprising) Parts of the Process
Anybody else terrified of the prospect of buying and owning their own home? (Or is it just me?) If it’s not just me, you might find some comfort in facing fears. Specifically, the things that scared Tiffany and Alan Goldstein, first-time home buyers, when they went through the buying process. Taking your own home-buying plunge may be a little less terrifying knowing what’s ahead. The scariest part of the process was fearing we were making the wrong decision.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 13, 2017
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This Collar Takes Pet Care into the 21st Century
What’s the worst part about being a dog owner? Only every single minute you’re not with them. It’s a bummer that there are times in the day when you want cuddles and can’t have them, but it downright sucks when you just want to know everything’s OK and can’t get that. Well newsflash: It’s 2017 and there’s smart tech for your pet’s health and safety. (As for cuddles…not quite yet.
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Feb 13, 2017
Students Design a Temporary Shelter to Combat LA’s Homelessness
There’s a homelessness crisis in Los Angeles, with an estimated 50,000 people sleeping on the streets every night—a figure that’s jumped 35% in the last year alone. Architecture students at the University of Southern California have worked with city officials and nonprofits to come up with Homes for Hope, a single-occupancy pod that can be built quickly and cheaply, and can help provide safe spaces for homeless people while more permanent solutions are in the works.
Tara Bellucci
Feb 12, 2017
The Art of Living: Life Lessons from an 88-Year-Old Ballet Teacher
I’ve always believed that homes need good design to support a good life, but the greatest design of all is the design of a life itself. Visiting my aunt Sheila last year in Santa Fe, New Mexico, I was stunned watching her teach for the first time and shocked to realize that in my whole life of knowing her, I’d never really known this side of her as Ms. Rozann, master ballet teacher.
Maxwell Ryan
Feb 12, 2017
This HGTV Star Completely Transformed Her Garage Into an Effervescent Home Design Studio
Project by: Sabrina Soto Location: Studio City, California Designer Sabrina Soto (of HGTV fame) converted her garage into a bright, breezy workspace that boasts air conditioning, a wall-sized pinboard, a to-die-for pegboard, acres of cabinet space, and a garage door that allows her to let in fresh air and natural light—perfect for photoshoots!
Tess Wilson
Feb 11, 2017
Before & After: A Cramped Living Room Opens Up
Cate’s living room was closed off, outdated and the victim of some curious decisions made by previous owners. She set out to make the most of what she had, salvaging what historical details she could and making smart upgrades where needed. From Cate: Before our living room and kitchen were two separate rooms.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 11, 2017
A 200-Word Essay Could Win You a Gorgeous Catskills Cabin
If conveying your innermost thoughts via the written word isn’t exactly in your wheelhouse, allow us to kindly encourage you to knock the dust off those essay-writing skills you acquired back in the day. Because the only thing that stands between you and some cushy lakeside digs are a mere 200 words. According to Curbed, the owners of this gorgeous Catskills cabin are holding an essay-writing contest with plans to give the Bethel, NY home to whoever comes up with the most convincing words.
Kenya Foy
Feb 11, 2017
Netflix Can Wait: 10 Other Things to Do With Your Time Tonight
So… it’s not date night and you don’t have any major plans, but that doesn’t mean you have to be relegated to a night of watching Netflix on the couch. If you and your partner are bored of the same TV routine, there are plenty of little ways to switch it up without leaving—or straying far from—home, or putting in too much effort when you’re already tired from a long day. Need some suggestions? Here are 10 you can try tonight.
Brittney Morgan
Feb 11, 2017
A Bubbly and Modern Seattle Condo
Name: Suki Location: Uptown — Seattle, Washington After living in a 1920s condo building that sported a lot of personality for many years, I started having the seven-year itch and began craving simplicity. A blank canvas, a place where I could freely express myself. Also, my biological clock was ticking, and I wanted to have a modern, grown-up kitchen and a queen size bed.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 10, 2017
This Is The One Cleaning Tool You Really Need in Your Kitchen
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From Kitchn → The One Cleaning Tool You Really Need in Your Kitchen
Apartment Therapy
Feb 10, 2017
Reviewed: The Most Comfortable Sofas at Blu Dot
Many of us have been there: You’re on the hunt for a new sofa but you’re tired of the options at your local stores, so you go online to wrangle some fresh ideas. Plenty make your “maybe” list and grace your dedicated Pinterest board, but you just can’t bite the bullet without sitting on the sofa yourself. We get it…that’s a tricky position to be in.
Arlyn Hernandez
Feb 10, 2017
The Only 3 Things You Need to Clean Before Having People Over
We’ve all been there. It’s Friday night and after a long work week, you make it home just in time to remember that you’ve invited your friends over—gasp!—in an hour. Your sink is full of dirty dishes and you haven’t swept in days, so naturally, panic ensues. But before you pick up your phone to cancel or postpone, perhaps consider a new a plan of action.
Caroline Biggs
Feb 10, 2017
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This Shampoo Is All About You
True style is all about personalization, and personalization is all about details. It’s like how that perfect little piece from Etsy turns a space into your space. And when it comes to the bathroom, what’s on the shelf is just as customizable as the room itself. Function of Beauty makes bespoke shampoos and conditioners that are as much “you” as your favorite piece of decor.
Sponsored Post
Feb 10, 2017
A Dream Home Lost and Found
Name: Jessica Location: Atlanta, Georgia We found our home well over a year ago while searching for “house number two” qualities: a big backyard and lots of character. We fell in love with it as a foreclosure, made an offer and unfortunately lost it to an investor. We were heartbroken. Nine months later when we still lived in our old house, our realtor reached out to let us know that the investor ran out of money after doing a few of the major fixes (HVAC, Plumbing, Master Bath, etc.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 9, 2017
5 Ways to Beat Your Mid-Afternoon Snack Cravings
Apartment Therapy
Feb 9, 2017
7 Things You Should Do in the 24 Hours Before a Party
Hosting a few friends for dinner shouldn’t be an anxiety-inducing experience. We’re all about scaling your party to match your enthusiasm, and not the other way around. But if you do want to boost your zeal for entertaining and start throwing bigger, better bashes… we have a few ideas. You can become a more confident host if you know a few organizing party tricks.
Taryn Williford
Feb 9, 2017
Live Your Truth: 7 Ideas for Building a Home that’s 100% You
The homes we admire while flipping through magazines and scrolling through Pinterest are undeniably pretty, but do you ever look at an image of an impossibly pristine home and wonder, “Does anyone actually live there?” In celebration of quirky, personality-packed homes, we’ve rounded up house tours that definitely show signs of life—and that can teach us how to make our own homes shine. Boring doesn’t stand a chance.
Katie Holdefehr
Feb 9, 2017
Before & After: A Totally Transformed Mudroom
You know we love good entryway style, so when Leslie sent us her mudroom makeover we had to share. With storage, color, pattern and style she transformed a blah but functional space into a warm, welcoming spot. From Leslie: When I entered my home through my garage, the space always felt unwelcoming and undefined. I wanted the mudroom entry to make me feel joyful when I walked in from a long day at work. I added color and texture to the space using removable wallpaper from Hygge & West.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 9, 2017
Reviewed: The Most Comfortable Sofas at Crate & Barrel
Have you been eyeing a sofa at Crate & Barrel but can’t make it into one of their locations to test it out for yourself? Or maybe you have a few contenders on your list, but need help narrowing them down? That’s where the Apartment Therapy Sofa Squad comes in. We had eight of our editors hit up C&B (as well as four other stores) to couch surf through all 20 models on the floor of the retailer’s SoHo location, taking note of vital sofa-buying criteria: How deep is it?
Arlyn Hernandez
Feb 9, 2017
We Went to the Nation’s Biggest IKEA; Here’s What We Learned
(Image credit: Maria Speidel) From Kitchn → We Went to the Nation’s Biggest IKEA; Here’s What We Saw and Learned
Apartment Therapy
Feb 9, 2017
A Couple’s First Apartment Together Full of Travel Finds & Blended Style
Name: Emily Location: Petworth — Washington, D.C. Ron and I moved in together after we’d been dating for about a year and a half. Ron had these two overstuffed brown couches and I had a small white one… His apartment looked like nobody lived there because he traveled for work all the time. My old space was perfect for a single gal about town but Ron didn’t love my style.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 8, 2017
Pinterest Just Announced a New Feature That Turns Your Camera Into a Search Tool
Big news from Pinterest today. The social network and image sharing platform debuted a suite of visual discovery tools today, one of which turns your camera into a search tool. “Humans are visual creatures. We use our eyes to decide if something looks good, or if it matches our style,” the company says in its announcement blog post. “Pinterest is built for open-minded discovery. Just like when you’re out window-shopping.
Tara Bellucci
Feb 8, 2017
5 Tips for (Successfully) Decorating with Roommates (from Those Who’ve Been There)
No matter if your roommate is your soulmate or someone you found on Craigslist, co-decorating a home is likely going to require some compromises. Considering these 5 simple tips as you negotiate area rugs and couch colors with your roommate will help keep your home’s design—and your relationship—harmonious.
Katie Holdefehr
Feb 8, 2017
Before & After: A Teeny-Tiny Kitchen Gets Some Serious Style
One of the fun things about working at Apartment Therapy is seeing how much potential there is in even the smallest of spaces. At 25 square feet, this barely-there kitchen is, I think, the smallest kitchen we’ve ever featured in a Before & After — which makes the end results even more impressive. A home with a 25 square-foot kitchen might sound a little insane to people from anywhere else, but in New York, you take what you can get.
Nancy Mitchell
Feb 8, 2017
Before & After: A Dramatic Living Room Inspired by the Night Sky
Joseph took a pretty beige living room and livened it up with some beautiful paint choices, crisp new carpet and a super-special prop from a Hollywood hit. Taking inspiration from the night sky, he proves you don’t have to overhaul a space to give it a totally new feel. From Joseph: We refreshed the living room with new, lighter carpet and layered the area with colors and textures found in the night sky.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 8, 2017
21 Essential Recipes You Can Make in Your Microwave
(Image credit: Emma Christensen) From Kitchn → 21 Essential Recipes to Make in Your Microwave
Apartment Therapy
Feb 8, 2017
Partner
We Are So in Love with Joanna Gaines’ New Rug Collection
While we’ve gotten to know Joanna Gaines and her style over the past few years from HGTV’s Fixer Upper, she’s been at it since 2003 when she and her husband Chip opened their Magnolia Market boutique in Waco, TX. A few years later and two hours up I-35, Loloi Rugs opened in Dallas with the humble vision of designing the world’s most original rugs.
Sponsored Post
Feb 8, 2017
Match Point: 7 Rooms Proving Tone-on-Tone Color Works
Why mix colors when just one will do? It might fly in the face of typical interior design advice, which advocates balance above all things, but sometimes a room that fully embraces a single color can be strangely delightful. Layering the same color in different shades—or a handful of colors in very similar hues—can create a rich, immersive design experience that’s as stylish as it is unexpected.
Nancy Mitchell
Feb 7, 2017
Shelf Help: Strategies to Style Your Open Shelves (And Keep Them Looking Neat)
Ask anyone who’s lived in rental apartments with questionable design decisions, there’s definitely a different vibe between embracing trends because you want to and embracing them because you have to. (“White appliances are hot again!,” they say. So why can’t you look at your circa-1996 kitchen and get excited?
Taryn Williford
Feb 7, 2017
A Brooklyn Apartment With a Drool-Worthy Backyard
Name: Rachel & Russell Location: Boerum Hill —Brooklyn, New York We’ve lived in our amazing apartment in Brooklyn for almost 3 years now. I spent countless hours arranging a mix of purchased, made (e.g. the RIOT painting and wood/metal plant stand), and found (e.g. our vintage typewriter and metal stool) objects into the decor we live with today. Of course there are things I wish I had done differently, but overall I think I did a great job maximizing the beauty of our space.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 7, 2017
This Tiny Kitchen Upgrade Makes Me Smile Every Day
(Image credit: Lisa Freedman) From Kitchn → This Tiny Kitchen Project Makes Me Smile Every Day
Apartment Therapy
Feb 7, 2017
Before & After: A Bright Makeover For “THE ONE”
After a bit of a vagabond lifestyle, Johanna was ready to put down her roots and settle into a home she could love. She found her house soul mate, and while it needed some improvements, she saw the home for what it could be. And as a reward she got to live out our collective dream of ripping up carpet to discover beautiful hardwood floors. From Johanna: Growing up moving every three years made it difficult for me to find a place where I felt I could settle down.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 7, 2017
A DIY Multi-Purpose Cleaning Spray That Actually Smells Great
(Image credit: Quentin Bacon) From Kitchn → An Infused Vinegar Cleaning Spray That Actually Smells Great
Apartment Therapy
Feb 7, 2017
How To Clean Greasy Walls, Backsplashes, and Kitchen Cupboards
(Image credit: Erika Tracy) From Kitchn → How To Clean Greasy Kitchen Walls, Backsplashes, and Cupboards
Apartment Therapy
Feb 6, 2017
360 House Tour: Walk Around in a Sunny Venice Beach Cottage
Come inside and take a look around this LA home. Seriously! In this 360 video you can check out every detail in each room. Homeowners Marisa and Peter Vitale invite us into their home again to see how they really live. This time, you’ll get the 360 experience of their living room, outdoor space and playroom/office in the videos below. (You’ll need the latest version of Chrome, Firefox or Edge to view.
AT Video
Feb 6, 2017
Survey Says: Rent is So Expensive, Lots of People are Paying to Sleep in Living Rooms
If you’re reading this from New York City or Boston or San Francisco (or really anywhere!), I don’t have to tell you: the rent is too damn high. (It’s an old meme, but it checks out because it’s still too damn true.) Wages aren’t keeping up with the cost of living, and housing in metro areas is getting prohibitively expensive. “Prohibitively” expensive?
Taryn Williford
Feb 6, 2017