Tries, Buys, and DIYs: 8 Things Apartment Therapy Editors Are Loving This Week
Style
From our editors' radars straight to your own home.
Apr 28, 2023
This TikToker Gave an Old Bookcase a “Moody Cottagecore” Makeover
News
Because it draws from an idealized vision of rural life, incorporating older, thrifted furniture into your cottagecore design vision is a natural fit with its rustic, nostalgic vibe.
Apr 28, 2023
TikTok Is Here to Remind You That Stock Tank Pools Are Cool (Literally)
As if the pool wasn’t cute enough, look at the landscaping
Apr 28, 2023
This Console Table DIY Looks Way More Expensive than It Is
It’s actually made from bowls from Walmart.
Apr 27, 2023
This “Melting Frame” DIY Will Jazz Up Your Gallery Wall in a Big Way
Although you can find a variety of fun and funky frames at thrift and antique stores, you may feel like your gallery wall is still missing something.
Apr 27, 2023
Don’t Throw Out Broken Picture Frames — Here’s What to Do with Them Instead
Style
It's maybe even better than filling them with art!
Apr 27, 2023
This IKEA Shoe Cabinet Receives an Upgrade with Added Fluted Wood Trim
This DIY will leave you with an entryway that catches eyes (and shoes).
Apr 26, 2023
This TikToker Created a Whimsical Forest-Themed Bed Canopy
Sleeping under a canopy like this sounds like a fairy’s dream come true.
Apr 26, 2023
This Artist Created a DIY Shrine to Her Family for Her Gallery Wall
Grab an old cardboard box and some paint, and prepare to give your gallery wall a personalized facelift.
Apr 26, 2023
I Started Buying Up Vintage Placemats, and Here’s Why You Should, Too
Style
These tips are sure to help you source some great vintage placemats for your dinner table.
Apr 25, 2023
This TikToker Turned Fake Grass into a Wildly Cute Hair Clip Holder
News
Are you tired of shoving all of your hair claw clips into the same old storage bin? TikTok has an unexpected solution for you.
Apr 25, 2023
Watch a TikToker Turn a Secondhand Cabinet into a Stunning Statement Piece
News
In a series of TikTok videos, she shares how she bought an unwanted cabinet for $140, and turned it into a beauty that resold for $1,200.
Apr 25, 2023
This $13 H&M Home Candle Smells So Much More Expensive than It Is
Style
If you like herbaceous scents, this is for you!
Apr 25, 2023
This Luxe Architectural Feature Is Surprisingly Renter-Friendly
Home Projects
You can install it anywhere you can find studs.
Apr 24, 2023
This Is the $8 Party Decor Staple from Target That Everyone Should Own
Style
Don’t sleep on this inexpensive but super-cute customizable banner.
Apr 24, 2023
Here’s Why the Martini Lamp Is a Coveted Antique Find
The martini lamp is exactly what it sounds like.
Apr 23, 2023
Here’s How One TikToker Turned Thrifted 3-Ring Binders into Art
News
Three-ring binders aren’t just for high school anymore.
Apr 23, 2023
This Under-$10 Tool Is the Secret to Pro-Looking Floral Arrangements
Home Projects
It will help you find vases in strange places.
Apr 22, 2023
15 Flower Vases for Every Style
From traditional to modern and beyond!
Apr 21, 2023
Tries, Buys, and DIYs: 7 Things Apartment Therapy Editors Are Loving This Week
Style
From our editors' radars straight to your own home.
Apr 21, 2023
Never Buy (or Store!) a Tool Again with This Renter-Friendly Resource
If you’re short on space or cash but still want to DIY, it’s time to find your local tool library.
Apr 21, 2023
This TikToker Gave Her Fireplace a Pink Checkerboard Makeover
It would fit right in at Barbie’s Dreamhouse.
Apr 21, 2023
The 12 Best Rattan Lamps You Can Buy Right Now
They're the perfect earthy element.
Apr 21, 2023
This TikToker Turned an IKEA Kids’ Stool into a Chic Bouclé Furniture Piece
Want to add some trendy bouclé fabric to your home without paying hundreds of dollars? As usual, an IKEA hack might just be the solution you need.
Apr 20, 2023
This TikToker Turned Her All-White Bathroom into a Pastel Paradise
The TikToker gave some behind-the-scenes info about all the hard work she put into turning the space into the vintage-inspired bathroom of her dreams.
Apr 20, 2023
Don’t Pass Up This Glass Find at the Thrift Store
Style
They’re more versatile than you think.
Apr 19, 2023
This TikToker Turned Thrifted Teapots into Something Magical
You’re never going to look at thrift store teapots the same.
Apr 19, 2023
My Grandparents Left Me a Sign That Influenced My Whole Design Style
Style
Turns out the piece is also culturally significant!
Apr 19, 2023
This TikToker Built a Tiny Pond in Their Backyard
“It’s the best thing I’ve ever done.”
Apr 18, 2023
This TikToker Took a Thrifted Mirror from Plain to Pink
TikTok creators scored a stunning, affordable antique mirror at a thrift shop, and they decided to give it a vibrant gilded twist.
Apr 18, 2023
This TikToker Transformed an IKEA KALLAX into a Wine Bar
News
Part of the beauty of IKEA products is how customizable they are when it comes to DIY home endeavors.
Apr 18, 2023
This TikToker Turned a Thrifted Aquarium into an Impressive Candle Centerpiece
News
Next time you’re at the thrift store, check the miscellaneous shelf for an old aquarium.
Apr 16, 2023
Tries, Buys, and DIYs: 5 Things Apartment Therapy Editors Are Loving This Week
Style
From our editors' radars straight to your own home.
Apr 14, 2023
7 Ways to Incorporate the Scalloped Trend into Your Space
Style
There’s a new curvy silhouette in town.
Apr 14, 2023
Ruggable’s New Basquiat Collab Will Turn Any Room into a Work of Art
They're perfect for art lovers.
Apr 13, 2023
10 Gorgeous (and Foolproof) Mother’s Day Gifts from Anthropologie Under $100
These are sure to bring a smile to her face.
Apr 13, 2023
I’m a Style Editor, and These Are My Favorite Design Within Reach Finds Under $100
Bring home some of the best modern decor, without breaking the bank.
Apr 12, 2023
This TikToker Turned an IKEA Hanger into a “Plant Chandelier”
Rather than using it for laundry, he uses each hook to secure a propagation tube and growing plant cutting.
Apr 12, 2023
What Is the “Soft Spring” Aesthetic That’s Taking Over Pinterest?
Style
And how to get this soothing, romantic look at home.
Apr 11, 2023
This TikToker’s Hanging Plant Wall Is So Customizable
News
They shared the process of creating a plant hanging system that runs the full length of a blank wall.
Apr 11, 2023
IKEA Just Launched a Virtual Interior Design Service, and It’s Less than $100
Style
Yes, I will be using this for every room of my home, thank you very much.
Apr 11, 2023
This TikToker Created a Luxurious-Looking Table Using Cheap Planters
Home Projects
Now that it’s spring, you’ll be able to easily find all the materials you need to copy this cool look.
Apr 10, 2023
This TikToker Created a Bold Entryway Focal Point Using IKEA Mirrors
“It just elevated that small space to another level that I did not expect.”
Apr 10, 2023
This TikToker Turned a Target Lamp into a Tiny Greenhouse
Nurturing your growing plants doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank.
Apr 10, 2023
This Is the $6 IKEA Item Your Dinner Table Is Missing
Style
Thanks to IKEA, hosting with style has never been more affordable.
Apr 10, 2023
B&A: An 1982 Trailer Looks Unrecognizable After a $500 — Yes, Really! — Refresh
Home Projects
Nope, we didn’t drop a zero on that total cost. Budget-friendly DIYs were the key to this dramatic transformation.
Apr 9, 2023
Watch This TikToker Create a Faux Brick Wall in Their Bedroom
News
There’s a lot of trial and error.
Apr 9, 2023
This TikToker Turned Jenga Blocks into a Super-Classy Planter
Jenga is great for entertaining party guests, but, as it turns out, the blocks also make a marvelous craft supply.
Apr 9, 2023
Tries, Buys, and DIYs: 7 Things Apartment Therapy Editors Are Loving This Week
From our editors' radars straight to your own home.
Apr 7, 2023
This TikToker DIYed a Stylish Wooden Frame That’s Customizable
You can size it to fit any print or poster.
Apr 7, 2023
Trader Joe’s Just Dropped a Brand New Candle That Has Shoppers Divided
News
Some say the scent is heavenly, while others liken it to plain old “yuck.”
Apr 7, 2023
13 Stylish Bookshelves to Encourage Your Little One’s Love of Reading
Each pick is both functional and cute!
Apr 7, 2023
The Best Home Finds to Buy from West Elm, According to Our Editors
Shop sofas, floor lamps, glassware, and more!
Apr 7, 2023
6 Things to Paint Black Today
There’s a reason black is a classic: it’s dark, it’s beautiful, it matches with almost everything. And it’s a great way to add a little contrast, drama and depth to an interior that needs a little extra pizazz. Here are six weekend painting projects that will add a little bit of black — and a whole lot of style — to your home.
Apr 7, 2023
8 Hanging Planters That Will Make You and Your Plants Happy
Shopping
So you can hang with your plant babies all day.
Apr 6, 2023
I’m a Style Editor, and These Are My Favorite Arhaus Finds Under $100
One of my go-to “budget” shopping tricks, especially if I’m in a decorating rut? Browsing higher-end home brands — which might typically fall out of my furniture price range — specifically for home decor. Sure, pieces still might skew a little costly comparatively, but even investing in something as small as a new pillow or vase can make my entire space feel gloriously new.
Apr 5, 2023
This $12 Amazon Find Will Make Even a Table of Leftovers Look Luxe
Style
Add a dash of spring style to your table.
Apr 5, 2023
B&A: Custom Wall-Mount Shelves Turn a Reading Corner into a Bookworm’s Fantasy
HOME PROJECTS
“I love having my books all together on the wall; it really feels like a feature in the room instead of an afterthought,” this DIYer says. This one’s for the bookworms out there!
Apr 4, 2023
This TikToker Made a Beaded Curtain Out of Something You Probably Have at Home
News
And it’s practically free.
Apr 4, 2023
The Enchanting Dollar-Store Figurines That’ll Complete Your Spring Decor
Living
I can’t believe these cost just a dollar.
Apr 4, 2023
Apartment Therapy’s New (Online) Frame Shop Will Help You Frame Your Art Easily and Beautifully
NEWS
I’ve always wanted to offer a really simple, really reliable online framing solution. Now, by teaming up with Simply Framed, we’ve gone and done it.
Apr 3, 2023
This TikToker Is DIYing a Pop-Tart Gallery Wall
It looks good enough to eat.
Apr 3, 2023
This TikToker DIYed a Live Terrarium Desk, and It’s So Charming
She even used some popular IKEA pieces.
Apr 3, 2023
This TikToker Refinished a Thrifted Conference Table, and It Looks Unbelievable
News
And the result looks way more expensive.
Apr 2, 2023
This TikToker Turned an Old DVD Rack into a Plant Stand
News
It’s unrecognizable.
Apr 1, 2023
The Best Online Framing Services for Your Art and Keepsakes
Leave the excuses behind because framing just got a lot easier (and cheaper).
Apr 1, 2023
Tries, Buys, and DIYs: 9 Things Apartment Therapy Editors Are Loving This Week
Style
From our editors' radars straight to your own home.
Mar 31, 2023
If You're Feeling Stuck in an Artwork Rut, Try Hanging Your Artwork This Way
STYLE
One painter's approach to hanging art in her home.
Mar 31, 2023
Yes, You Can Hang Art in Twos: Here’s the Secret to Making Pairs Work
When it comes to hanging art on a wall, design experts will always suggest that you decorate in odd numbers because they naturally promote interest. But art in pairs can be pretty harmonious, too. There’s just one thing to keep in mind if you want to host a “gallery wall, party of two”… There’s an inverse relationship between the number of pieces in a gallery and how well they need to relate to each other.
Mar 31, 2023
The Scandinavian Design Trick that Transformed How I Hang My Art
You may be surprised at how right this looks — even though it feels wrong.
Mar 31, 2023
Here's a Fun Trick for Hanging Art Without Adding Holes to Your Walls
Designer Sourya Venumbaka's idea for displaying art is super creative.
Mar 31, 2023