When I was growing up our family used blankets and quilts on our beds in the winter so when I was introduced to the concept of a duvet in my twenties it seemed so civilized (and, fancy). You know the basics: a duvet is a fabric sack typically filled with down or feathers, often encased in a removable cover, but if you’re the inquisitive type, these ten tidbits may intrigue you: 1. ‘Duvet’ comes from the French word for ‘down’.

Carrie McBride

Mar 11, 2020

Modern Nursery Classic: The Eames Rocker

The iconic Eames rocker is a well-loved addition to many nurseries that we have featured here. Most nursery rockers and gliders tend towards enormity, but this little workhorse is a stylish small space wonder that’s great for nursing, reading, or just hanging out.Designed in 1948, the Eames’ borrowed techniques for molding plastic from World War II research to create a plastic chair with a more organic, body-contoured form.

Roni Shapira Ben-Yoseph

Mar 11, 2020

Coffee Table Roundup: Round, Square & Beyond

My search for the perfect coffee table is endless. Not because of a lack of variety, just the opposite. There are tables in so many sizes, shapes and materials that, as often happens to me while decorating, I’m paralyzed by choice.There are so many beautiful options that each new, amazing find just reinforces my idea that committing to one table will, through the evil influence of Murphy’s Law, lead me down a path to an even more perfect choice.Then there are the rules.

Jennifer Hunter

Mar 11, 2020

This Is Pantone’s Color of the Year 2019

It’s the beginning of the holiday season (Happy Hanukkah!), and for design lovers, today there’s a special reason to celebrate. Today, Pantone announces its Color of the Year 2019. It’s the 20th anniversary of the announcement, and last year, the global color authority went with Ultra Violet, a grape-like purple that reminded people of Monica’s apartment on “Friends” and others thought might have a deeper societal meaning.

Tara Bellucci

Mar 11, 2020

The Greenroom for Broadway’s “Girl from the North Country” Has a Bob Dylan-Meets-Ace Hotel Vibe

There's a lamp that looks like an Edison bulb and a vintage fan had a baby.

Terri Pous

Mar 10, 2020

How the Flower Petal Chair Went from Viral Rendering to Real-Life Piece of Furniture

Feel like a queen bee in this floral throne.

Mia Nakaji Monnier

Mar 2, 2020

The Small Space Rules Designers Wish You Would Break

Breaking the rules isn't just fun when it comes to design, it can actually pay off in the final product.

Danielle Blundell

Feb 26, 2020

25 Easy No-Fail Bathroom Design Ideas to Try This Year

From swing-arm sconces to statement mirrors, these foolproof ideas will make decorating your bathroom a breeze.

Caroline Biggs

Feb 20, 2020

The 7 Deadly Sins of Trying to Recreate ‘Fixer Upper’ Style

It's not as easy as it looks on "Fixer Upper." Well, unless you have a stockpile of vintage treasures, your own line at Target, and a partner in crime like Chip.

Danielle Blundell

Feb 7, 2020

7 Spaces That Prove a Full Sized Sofa Isn’t the Be-All, End-All of Living Room Design

It's totally possible to make a living room work—and work well—without a large-scale sofa. You just have to be down for a not quite traditional layout.

Danielle Blundell

Feb 6, 2020

Carpenter Dad Turns His Kid’s Drawing into a Real-Life Piece of Furniture

And the kid has some critiques.

Mia Nakaji Monnier

Feb 1, 2020

10 Colors That Make Great Accent Walls

To help take the guesswork out of giving your space a quick and easy refresh, we rounded up our favorite no-fail shades.

Taylor Long

Jan 29, 2020

This Divisive Kitchen Trend Is Not Going Anywhere in 2019

It may not be for everyone, but it looks like this trend is here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future.

Danielle Blundell

Jan 24, 2020

The Anatomy of an Instagrammable Living Room

When you're on the 'gram regularly, you start noticing certain items popping up time and time again.

Danielle Blundell

Jan 24, 2020

Move Over Shiplap, Nickel Gap Is the Siding Style You Need to Know

What if I told you there was an alternative out there to those kind of finicky, often expensive overlapping wood boards Joanna Gaines made so popular?

Danielle Blundell

Jan 7, 2020

The Experts Have Spoken, and These 3 Trends Should Stay in the 2010s (Sorry, Chip and Jo)

Are these soooo last decade?

Nicoletta Richardson

Jan 7, 2020

7 Room Layout Rules Totally Worth Breaking in 2020

New decade, new design rules.

Sarah Lyon

Jan 2, 2020

Times Square Ball Designer Explains How the 12,000-Pound Icon Was Made

It includes 2,688 Waterford crystals and more than 32,000 LED lights.

Mia Nakaji Monnier

Dec 30, 2019

This New Airplane Seat Promises to Make Air Travel Way More Comfortable

It offers improved comfort, and more privacy, too.

Mia Nakaji Monnier

Dec 30, 2019

10 No-Cost Ways to Redecorate Your Home for the New Year

New year, new look.

Danielle Blundell

Dec 23, 2019

After a Long Renovation, a 130-Year-Old House Blends Dreamy Architectural Details and Color

Originally built in 1885, when renovating this historic house, the homeowners had to change out the electricity, the plumbing, the lights and the flooring.

Marie-Lyne Quirion

Dec 19, 2019

These Are the Most Popular Living Rooms Featured On Our Instagram In February

If you’re familiar with our Instagram, you know we love to fill our feed with jaw-dropping spaces that aim to inspire—whether it’s regrammed from a follower or photographed in one of our House Tours. Since we feel that our audience truly have a great eye for design, we wanted give some of our top liked posts from February a little extra lovin’. To narrow it down, we decided to focus on living rooms that we’ve featured over the past 28 days.

Nicoletta Richardson

Dec 19, 2019

A (Seemingly) Counterintuitive Trick That’s a Must for Small Spaces

It may seem counterintuitive, but it works!

Katie Holdefehr

Dec 19, 2019

10 Budget-Friendly Bathroom Buys That Will Make Your Small Space Work Harder

Without breaking the bank.

Danielle Blundell

Dec 18, 2019

Proof That Black Rooms Don’t Have to Be Gloomy

The color might have the reputation of being gloomy and moody, but when done right it's anything but depressing.

Marlen Komar

Dec 18, 2019

5 Classic Design Rules to Absolutely Never Break

We're all about breaking the rules for the sake of putting your own touch on a space, but these five design credos are non-negotiable.

Jessica Isaac

Dec 17, 2019

The Surprising Kitchen Trend We’re Starting to See More Of

It immediately adds personality to the space.

Danielle Blundell

Dec 12, 2019

6 Retro Trends That Are Starting to Stage a Comeback

I thought it would be fun to poll a few designers and study a few lookbooks to see what vintage trends might make their way to the forefront again in 2019.

Danielle Blundell

Dec 10, 2019

Inside the Spooky World of Halloween Super Decorators

It requires elaborate planning well in advance, wandering through thrift stores all-year round to find that special spooky something, and spending hours editing to make that Frankenstein mask topper look juuuust right.

Nicoletta Richardson

Oct 31, 2019

Here Are the Winners of Apartment Therapy’s First-Ever TV Superlatives

We reached out to designers, writers, and influencers to let us know what they’re watching and to award some TV Superlatives to the best and most memorable spaces they’ve seen on current television shows.

Maggie Fremont

Sep 27, 2019

10 Scandinavian Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following If You Love Design

Welcome to Scandi Week—Apartment Therapy’s seven-day focus on all-things Scandinavia (often defined as the countries of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway). Sometimes it seems like the whole world is obsessed with trying to copy this corner of the globe, from its timeless style aesthetic to its now-famous coziness rituals. For the next week, we’ll take a look at all of it—cleaning, pop culture, and of course tons of eye-popping design inspiration.

Tara Bellucci

Sep 9, 2019

This $20 Item Is the New Classic IKEA Piece

IKEA's GLADOM tray—at only $20—is a strong contender for the newest classic piece to come from the brand.

Adrienne Breaux

Aug 22, 2019

Killing Eve’s Set Designer Talks About Creating a Psychopath’s Apartment

Plus, an exclusive behind the scenes clip of the making of Villanelle's apartment.

Tara Bellucci

Aug 10, 2019

Get the Look: Villanelle’s Crumbly Chic Paris Apartment in ‘Killing Eve’

As obsessed as Villanelle is with Eve on "Killing Eve," I am more obsessed with her apartment.

Anita Shriver

Aug 10, 2019

10 of the Most Annoying—but Common—Layout Mistakes, Solved

STYLE

If you’ve always felt like something was a little off, it might be one of these things. And the good news is it’s totally fixable.

Danielle Blundell

Aug 9, 2019

This Trend Will Bring Teddy Bear-Level Coziness to Your Home

Did someone say hygge?

Danielle Blundell

Jul 24, 2019

7 Ways to Fake High Ceilings In Your Home That Might Even Fool You

You can't always get what you want, but you can use your design chops to hack your way to your dream house.

Kelsey Mulvey

Jul 18, 2019

Interior Designers are Already Over These Big 2019 Trends

Trends come and go—and these four fads have already had their 15 minutes of design fame.

Kelsey Mulvey

Jul 15, 2019

Why This Rug is Still So Popular on Pinterest

STYLE

Plus, five fresh ways to bring this viral design trend to your home.

Kelsey Mulvey

Jul 10, 2019

10 Genius Plant Decor Ideas to Refresh Your Space

Style

Want to take your plant parent status to the next level? Check out these modern ways to decorate with your greens.

Caroline Biggs

Jul 9, 2019

7 Ways to Throw a Summer Party Without an Actual Backyard

‘Tis the season for partying outdoors. But what to do when you don’t have a proper backyard in which to throw an al fresco bash? Fret not, my patio-deprived friends. There are still plenty of ways to host a stellar summer soiree without an actual backyard. It just takes a little planning and creativity. From picnics at the park to old-school pub-crawls, here are seven ways to throw a stellar summer fete—no backyard necessary.

Caroline Biggs

Jun 26, 2019

Remember the #10YearChallenge? Here Are the Paint Colors to Match Your Old Selfie

Do you remember the #10YearChallenge that was going around earlier this year? The “challenge” asked that people post a photo of themselves from 2009 next to a photo of themselves in 2019. It was a cute way to reflect and mock our tastes from a decade prior. Then it divulged into one meme after another and honestly, some of them were downright brilliant. Well, the challenge has shape-shifted away from memes.

Elizabeth Seward

Jun 18, 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

Behr’s 2020 Color Trends Palette Will Transport You to the Great Outdoors

Only halfway through 2019 and the first wave of 2020 color announcements have begun. This week, PPG revealed that Chinese Porcelain is the first 2020 Color of the Year, and now Behr has unleashed their 2020 Color Trends palette. (June has been feeling very colorful.) We’re not just dealing with one hue, nay, a whole array of 15 that work together to achieve a common goal: a connection to the natural world.

Nicoletta Richardson

Jun 12, 2019

Behr’s 2019 Color of the Year Is a Lovely and Livable Blue

Behr announced their choice for 2019's Color of the Year, and it's a lovely and livable shade.

Bridget Mallon

Jun 12, 2019

PPG Paint’s 2020 Color of the Year Is the Most Therapeutic Color

While most of us are welcoming summer, PPG Paints is looking into the future with their 2020 Color of the Year announcement. And being color addicts ourselves, we’re fully on board with this breaking news that fuels our hue-filled lives. Ready to find out what the popular shade is six months in advance? Say hello to Chinese Porcelain, a mix of cobalt and moody ink blue. Why this color, you ask?

Nicoletta Richardson

Jun 12, 2019

Here’s What the Golden Girls’ Miami Home Would Look Like in 2018

Thank you for being a friend, ladies.

Maggie Fremont

Jun 6, 2019

IKEA 2018 Catalog Sneak Peek: A Top 10 Countdown of Favorite New Products

True confession: I’ve been keeping something – a deep dark decorating secret – from you lovely people. Last week, IKEA sent me an advance copy of the new 2018 catalog. I’ve been carrying it from my desk to my bedside table and back again each day, sneaking peeks whenever I could.

Janel Laban

Jun 5, 2019

#3: ELVARLI Storage System (& Room Divider!)

Ok, sure, sure. It’ll work well as a storage solution just about anywhere, but we all know where and how this would really shine: as a room divider! Buildable-to-size with a variable mix of open and closed storage, the adjustable heights will make it a possibility for all sorts of studios, apartments and homes that could use some more definition to their space.

Janel Laban

Jun 5, 2019

A Dilapidated Detached Garage Is Now a Light, Bright and Modern 400-Square-Foot Apartment

A dilapidated, detached garage tucked behind a Santa Monica bungalow is now a minimal, modern, and tiny rental house.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

May 24, 2019

Before & After: Laundry Area Goes from Messy to Fab

This before & after renovation stars a once messy, chaotic laundry area in the home of four small children and their busy, creative parents. What’s truly wonderful is that they took an area that’s usually an afterthought, the laundry room, and turned it into a well-organized, cheerfully stylish space.According to Katie from Potluck Love, her old laundry room wasn’t a proper room, but a “hot mess of laundry” crammed into a hallway in the back of their home.

Julia Brenner

May 6, 2019

Before & After: Ashley & Greg’s Kitchen Remodel

When Ashley and Greg purchased their home they knew that a kitchen remodel was in their future. The existing space was poorly designed, with dated appliances, unattractive cabinetry, and a fair amount of plumbing and electrical issues. Starting from scratch, they designed and built a beautiful, modern, and functional space that makes you wonder – is this even the same house?!Not afraid to get their hands dirty, the couple did what they could on their own.

Lindsay Tella

May 5, 2019

Hide That Remote! 5 Pretty Storage Boxes

Advances in technology are making excessive wires and cables slowly go the way of the buffalo but, the remote? It looks like we may be stuck with that one for a while. So if you can’t beat it, hide it! (Along with those goofy 3D glasses that seem to come along with every new TV.) We’ve rounded up a few options that you won’t mind leaving out based on the average size TV remote (7.5”) though you may want to check them against your own. 1.

Kim Lucian

May 5, 2019

10 Interactive Gifts for Design-Loving Kids

For many of us, the love of architecture, home design, and decor had deep roots in childhood. This season, help spread that passion to the kids in your life with these books, blocks, and crafts. Top row: 1. Draw Me a House: Architectural Ideas, Inspiration, and Colouring In by Thibaud Herem, $17.01 2. LEGO Architecture Fallingwater, $98.95 3. Citiblocs Wooden Building Block Set, $48.21 4. 3-D Home Kit, $31.46 5. Fun with Architecture Rubber Stamp Set, $24.95 Bottom row: 1.

Carolyn Purnell

May 4, 2019

The Other Vignette: A Guide to Styling Stuff Under Surfaces

If your furniture is leggy — the great weight of it lifted high off the floor — you may have found yourself wondering if maybe you should put something under it? Like a basket? Or maybe books? Should you put anything? Can you put anything? The answers to your stuff-under-your-furniture questions can be found in this post.

Adrienne Breaux

May 4, 2019

5 Beach Houses You’re Going to Want to Move Into

In an effort to soak up every last bit of summer, we’ve rounded up some inspiring seaside homes, from cozy bungalows we can imagine ourselves walking around barefoot in, to pristine spaces straight out of the glossies. Want even more beach-home eye candy? Click through for the full tours of each of these spaces. If you absolutely have to work in paradise, it might as well be at a distressed wood desk, surrounded by surf art, and with a few stray seashells as paperclip catchalls.

Katie Holdefehr

May 3, 2019

A Bold, Bright and Super Unique New York Apartment

Project by: Buro Koray Duman Location: New York, New York The clients of Buro Koray Duman are living the New York dream. After renovating one space they were able to purchase the apartment next door and expand. The unexpected lime green accents give the space a bright and modern feel, while the exposed brick and copious light keep it feeling warm and welcoming. From Koray: Büro renovated a 750-square-foot apartment three years ago which won the 2013 Best of the Year Award.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

May 3, 2019

The “Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party” Production Designer Spills the Inside Scoop (Including the One Thing That Didn’t Make the Cut)

This summer, when VH1 announced that domestic diva Martha Stewart and rap icon Snoop Dogg were teaming up for a cooking show, we first thought it was a joke, and then quickly had a lot of questions. Near the top is, what would a kitchen shared by them even look like? Well, Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party premiered last week, and I had a chance to ask the production designer, James Pearse Connelly, just how he made one set work for such different personalities.

Tara Bellucci

May 3, 2019

Can the Mystical Powers of Feng Shui Really Overhaul My Life?

With cold-press juice bars sprouting up on every corner and new iterations of yoga (aerial, water and candle flow) hitting a studio near you, it’s safe to suggest that people are more cognizant than ever about their health, achieving balance and the overall quality of their lives. And, naturally, this holistic-centric health wave is extending itself to our most personal retreats and sanctuaries by way of the ancient Chinese art of placement: Feng Shui.

Cara Gibbs

May 3, 2019

Beyond Mainstream: 14 Indie Magazines to Read for Endless Life Inspiration

Long live indie magazines for smart content, innovative style, and an often fearless approach to navigating the editorial waters. Whether its art, design, travel, fashion, or lifestyle, these magazines explore topics in ways that are exciting, honest and a little sexy (because to me, being original is sexy). And these magazines are very original.

Julia Brenner

May 3, 2019

Quick Guide: What Classic American Homes Look Like Across the Country

The housing stock in America may be just as varied as the population here, particularly in older areas where people have been building for hundreds of years as waves of settlers brought influence from their native countries. Different styles and trends have prevailed over the years, and of course, no city or region is defined by just one style, but certain geographic areas definitely do have a common thread running through their local architecture and design.

Danielle Blundell

May 3, 2019

Phaidon Wrote the Book (Literally) on Humble, Irresistible Nordic Design

The Red Thread: Nordic Design is a gorgeous and comprehensive book exploring the Nordic approach to design for everyday life—from furniture to kitchen utensils to textiles. Exquisite photographs illustrate how Nordic designers have mastered the art of simple beauty and functional accessibility. Spoiler alert: You’re going to see a lot of Apartment Therapy favorites featured in these pages. Take a look.

Julia Brenner

May 3, 2019

Decorating with Crystals: Totally WooWoo, or Something Worth Considering?

You’d have to be living under a rock (pun very much intended!) to be unaware of how popular geodes, gems and crystals have become in interiors. If I had to say where it all started, I’d point the finger at agate, which started popping up on the reg about five years ago in slice and slab form as coasters, trivets and even tabletops.

Danielle Blundell

May 3, 2019

#WCW: Here’s Why We Are Totally Crushing on Designer Amber Lewis

If you don’t read designer Amber Lewis’ blog or follow her on Instagram, you’re missing out on a lot. First, girlfriend is FUNNY. She doesn’t take herself too seriously, and I’ve never seen a designer come up with better names and hashtags for her projects—”Client Rad Trad” or “Client Oh Hi Ojai,” anyone?

Danielle Blundell

May 3, 2019

#WCW: If You Love Laidback California Style, You’ll Love Sarah Sherman Samuel

If you’re a fan of laid back California style, then chances are you’ve pinned, liked or at least scrolled through images of LA-based designer Sarah Sherman Samuel’s interiors. Though she grew up on the water in Michigan, Sarah could write the book on the bright, boho West Coasty thing that’s happening in the design world right now. But she’s not just a one-trick pony.

Danielle Blundell

May 3, 2019