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This Is What’s New On (and Leaving) Netflix in March
It’s about that time for your Netflix queue to come in like a lion and out like a lamb. This is what’s new on the streaming service for March, and what’s getting dropped. Catch Bradley Cooper in his most perfect role (outside of Jackson Maine), alongside other faves like Amy Poehler, Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, et. al. in this classic camp movie. Can you believe??
Tara Bellucci
May 3, 2019
This Is The Most Popular Harry Potter Book In Your State
If you’re a loyal fan of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you’ve probably gotten into a duel or two over which novel is best in the series. While each individual has their opinion, we got an inside look at the most Googled Harry Potter book by state—and the results might make you Moody, pun intended. Furniture brand Joybird released a study that showed the highest searched Harry Potter title in each state throughout the U.S.
Nicoletta Richardson
May 3, 2019
This Is How Many Towels You Should Own, According to Twitter
We have strong feelings about a lot of things, but until recently, towel quantity wasn’t one of them. In a hilariously earnest social media post, writer Yashar Ali tweeted about bath towels, specifically the number of towels adults should ideally own. Fortunately, Yashar doesn’t have quite as many towel categories as Monica Geller, but he did start what became a wildly popular towel meme based on his suggested that there should be 50 towels per adult couple.
Kenya Foy
May 3, 2019
You’ve Kondo’ed, Now What? These Apps (And Their Users) Are Cashing In On Stuff That Doesn’t Spark Joy
If there’s one thing we can all hope for from the Marie Kondo “Tidying Up” craze, it’s finally saying goodbye to the concept of retail therapy—a notion coined by the Chicago Tribune in the late 1980s with the idea that we had started “measuring out our lives in shopping bags and nursing our psychic ills.” In her show and book, Kondo has us thank and then get rid of the clutter that is no longer serving us.
Melissa Massello
May 3, 2019
Wait, a Cacti Black Market Exists? How to Know If Yours Is Sustainably Sourced
We all have been swooning hard for a while now on cacti. Not only have we been loving the image of the iconic desert plant on interior wall murals and bedspread prints, but we love the cactus itself, too. Robust and relatively easy to care for, these wonderful additions to the home bring a lovely southwestern vibe into any space. Luckily for all of us, most cactus dealers—online and off—are responsible. They grow their plants from seeds and wouldn’t dream of poaching.
Elizabeth Seward
May 3, 2019
Cancel Hulu: It’s Now Free With Your Spotify Subscription
If you’re like me, you subscribe to a bunch of streaming services. While they’re not particularly expensive, those monthly fees can add up. But there’s some good news for the multi-streamers among us: Spotify Premium members can get Hulu for free. Yep, totally free. If you’re already paying the $9.99 to listen to Spotify ad-free, there’s a new perk. The Verge reports that you can bundle the basic Hulu plan into your account for no extra monthly charge.
Tara Bellucci
May 3, 2019
In ‘Shrill,’ Aidy Bryant’s Annie Has a Plant-Packed Sunroom We Want to Steal
Hulu’s new series, “Shrill,” isn’t afraid to tackle tough topics. In fact—spoiler alert—Aidy Bryant’s character Annie gets an abortion in the first episode. It’s an experience that feminist author Lindy West recalled in detail in her hit 2016 memoir of the same name.
Stephanie Chan
May 3, 2019
6 Ideas to Steal from ‘Queer Eye’s’ Season 3 Loft in Kansas City
As of today, March 15, our internet BFFs are back for season 3 of “Queer Eye” and they are bringing the heat to Kansas City. And by heat, I mean structured neutrals used in bold ways, with pops of color in the plant life, and a heavy dose of mixed metals. Bobby Berk himself designed the Fab Five’s Midwest home base, and the best part is you can recreate it quite easily.
Anita Shriver
May 3, 2019
Before & After: ‘Queer Eye’s’ Design Team Did This Renovation by iPhone Flashlight
If your weekend plans include bingeing all of season 3 of “Queer Eye”—now streaming on Netflix as of today—you’re not alone. The Fab Five quickly became our internet BFFs when the reboot dropped last year, and now the boys are back—this time in Kansas City—to help some more deserving folks. Luckily for us, the hardest working designer on TV, Bobby Berk, gave us the exclusive tea on one particularly special makeover from this season.
Tara Bellucci
May 3, 2019
This Over-the-Top Wizarding Rental Is Made For Harry Potter Fanatics
Reroute your owls to deliver The Daily Prophet to your new address because you’ll never want to leave this Harry Potter rental. Located in Salem, MA, this private room can fit two guests, and ideally those who can revel in the extra attention to detail. Just one mile from the train station, this room was crafted by a host with experience in the toy and games industry.
Ashley Ross
May 3, 2019
This App Will Pay You for Photos of Help Wanted Signs
These days, it’s hard to come across a person who doesn’t already have a side hustle, whether it’s running an Etsy store, driving for Uber or Lyft or renting out a spot on Airbnb. But most of those take a lot of work. A far more flexible way to earn some pocket change would be something like Indeed’s Job Spotter app. Instead of uploading selfies to Instagram, Job Spotter gives you more than just likes and follows.
Kenya Foy
May 3, 2019
Watch Conan O’Brien Go NYC Apartment Hunting in 2001
With the release on Team Coco of 25 years of show clips, we took a look back into some of our favorite bits from Conan O’Brien’s past. One of our favorites is this one, where Conan goes alongside show writer Andy Blitz (you may remember him as one-third of the Slipnutz, the group of guys that slipped on nuts). It’s a funny look at how apartment hunting in cities is generally a painful experience…and how much prices have changed in New York.
Megan Johnson
May 3, 2019
Why Rewatching the Same Shows Is Actually Good For You
Have you ever been forced to defend your TV viewing habits? One of the most grating examples of this is trying to explain why you keep watching the same shows over and over again. Honestly, if you don’t already know why I’m dedicated to rewatching “Nurse Jackie” every few months, then you might want to check out a new study from the University of Chicago. Long story short: Rewatching stuff you’ve seen a million times before just makes you feels good.
Kenya Foy
May 3, 2019
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Now Have Their Own Instagram
Since announcing their engagement in November 2017, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been nonstop busy with traveling the world, making public appearances, and building a life together. And with a baby coming around the corner (as in this month!), the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s lives are about to get a whole lot busier—and they just made it a million times easier for us common folk to follow along with their new Instagram account.
Nicoletta Richardson
May 3, 2019
Here’s a Story About the *Other* ‘Brady Bunch’ House, Now Available for Rent
Last year, HGTV shelled out $3.5 million to get its hands on a nostalgic piece of famous TV real estate, but here’s another opportunity to live in another “Brady Bunch” house – as a tenant. Located in Studio City, the owners are looking to rent the property for $12,500 a month. Fans of the popular ’70s sitcom know the Fryman Canyon Estates residence as the home Mike Brady shared with his three sons before uniting with Carol and her three very lovely girls.
Kenya Foy
May 3, 2019
We Need To Taco ‘Bout This Burrito Blanket
I think it was the famous father, donut lover, and American prophet Homer Simpson who said, “Mmm, I’m a toasty cinnamon bun,” while wrapped up in his bedsheets one morning. While that does sound delicious, when you do wrap yourself up in sheets like Homer did, you’re really more of a human burrito, right? That’s why I’m sure Homer would be the first in line (or online?) to buy the latest food-based item going viral: a literal burrito blanket.
Joseph Lamour
May 3, 2019
This Mushroom Dome Tiny House Is Airbnb’s Most Popular Listing
Just south of San Francisco, close to the idyllic Highway 1 views of California’s picturesque cliffs and beaches, lies a tiny mushroom dome cabin in the woods. It’s one of the world’s most popular Airbnb listings and, for just $130 a night, it could be yours to sleep in. The Mushroom Dome cabin is in Monterey Bay and is surrounded by 10 acres of woods that make perfect hiking trails.
Ashley Ross
May 3, 2019
You Can Rent These Former Celebrity Homes on Airbnb
What we might love most about Airbnb‘s existence is the astounding variety of stays travelers can now experience. If you can dream up a lodging scenario—anything from a treehouse to a mansion—you can likely find it on Airbnb. And yes, that includes the former homes of celebrities. There’s no denying the allure of being physically present in a space that one of your heroes once called home.
Elizabeth Seward
May 3, 2019
Peek Inside the Hotels Where the ‘Game of Thrones’ Cast Stayed During Filming
“Game of Thrones” may be coming to an end, but the most-licensed program in HBO history can live on in the memories of superfans with a serious case of wanderlust. Throughout the years, the show has filmed in 10 countries, including Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Morocco, Malta, Spain, Croatia, Iceland, United States, Canada, and Scotland. Hotels.
Megan Johnson
May 3, 2019
I Tried This ‘House Hunters’ Reddit Hack That Predicts Every Winner
Much of the appeal of watching “House Hunters” is playing detective, tuning into side comments and reactions that hint at what the ultimate house will be. You’ll be tempted to learn the secret to predicting the outcomes, like me. However, you might sincerely regret it once you know because all future “House Hunters” viewings will be forever changed. Consider yourself warned, far more than I was before embarking on this experiment, which began with a Reddit thread.
Jennifer Nied
May 3, 2019
Stay at This Airbnb-Slash-Alpaca Farm for Under $75 per Night
If you can dream it, you can find it on Airbnb. The vacation rental service gives you the chance to stay in some truly remarkable spaces. You can rent homes once owned by famous celebrities, stay overnight in converted train cars, and get cozy in the tiniest tiny houses you can imagine. If you like your vacation rentals to be an experience, we found your next destination: an alpaca ranch.
Elizabeth Entenman
May 3, 2019
Rent this Rustic Tiny House in the Middle of the English Countryside (Alpacas and All)
In the southwest of England lies a tiny house in Salisbury, a medieval cathedral city near Stonehenge. Two guests can cozy up in the studio-style space with a bed meant for stargazing. The hut includes a tiny wood-burning stove in the corner of the main living area that’s equipped with bench seating and a wooden table, plus kitchen appliances (tea kettle definitely included). Every morning, guests are treated to fresh bread, marmalade, granola, and muesli.
Ashley Ross
May 1, 2019
Add a Turkey (Napkin) to Your Thanksgiving Table
Watch the video to learn how!
Kitchn Video
May 1, 2019
Unreality TV: Former ‘Fixer Upper’ Contestant Says Parts are Fake
Brace yourselves, die-hard Fixer Upper fans: One of the show’s former contestants says the HGTV series’ opening scenes are fake. So, hearing that a portion of a reality show is staged isn’t the most outrageous thing to stumble across our thresholds.
Kenya Foy
May 1, 2019
This Infinity Galaxy Puzzle Has No Beginning or End
Few activities feel more gratifying than successfully piecing together a complicated jigsaw puzzle, or maybe we’re just easy to please. Either way, they’re great for the brain and they put considerably less strain on our eyes than the incessant scrolling of social media feeds. But what about a puzzle that doesn’t have a definite finish line?
Kenya Foy
Apr 30, 2019
Help! I Can Hear My Neighbors Through the Vent!
Q: I live in a condo with a concrete structure, so the soundproofing is pretty good. Unfortunately, I hear everything that is going on in my upstairs neighbors’ kitchen, through the range hood vent. Whenever I’m in my kitchen at the same time as they are, I turn the range on so I don’t hear them, but it is a little bit annoying and loud in the morning. I’m also wondering if they can hear me from their kitchen… Does it happen to anyone else?
Tess Wilson
Apr 30, 2019
We Rated the Top 10 Houses From HGTV’s ‘Fixer Upper’
After 79 episodes of HGTV’s ‘Fixer Upper,’ we’ve seen a lot of what Chip and Joanna Gaines have to offer. Typically: a big, open-concept floor plan; a kitchen island; exposed brick and beams; barn doors… and shiplap. Lots of shiplap. The transformations make for good TV, but a few homes truly stand out.
Laura Lambert
Apr 30, 2019
Crafting a Serene and Relaxing Space in Moscow
Project by: Anna Location: Moscow, Russia This apartment is located in the center of Moscow – only a five minute walk from the Red Square and Kremlin. It is located in a historic building and its surface is 65 square meters/700 square feet. My clients were a young couple – they travel a lot and wanted me to recreate a mixture of French and Scandinavian looks.
Nora Taylor
Apr 30, 2019
SMEG’s Small Appliances Get a Bold Makeover, Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana
No one’s probably ever called a toaster a work of art before. But in the case of Dolce & Gabbana’s collaboration with SMEG, it’s actually true. The Italian fashion house enlisted Sicilian artists to give the brand’s retro style kitchen appliances a bold, Old World makeover. The collection, “Sicily My Love,” celebrates the rich decorative tradition of the island.
Tara Bellucci
Apr 30, 2019
This Tiny Home Was 3D Printed in 24 Hours
Only two years have passed since the world’s first 3D printed apartment building was constructed in China, and since then, the sustainable architectural process has been refined to produce stellar results in time frames that are becoming increasingly faster. The most recent example is this tiny home that was 3D printed in just 24 hours.
Kenya Foy
Apr 30, 2019
Coach Just Bought Kate Spade for $2.4 Billion
Kate Spade’s colorful style has attracted not only millennial shoppers, but also the devotion of another iconic brand. Coach announced today that they have acquired the fellow New York based company in a cash deal of $2.4 billion. “Kate Spade has a truly unique and differentiated brand positioning with a broad lifestyle assortment and strong awareness among consumers, especially millennials,” said Coach CEO Victor Luis in a statement.
Tara Bellucci
Apr 30, 2019
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fabric Designs from the ’50s Are Available Again
Good news, FLW fans: Schumacher has re-released the starchitect’s fabric designs in honor of Wright’s upcoming 150th birthday. Frank Lloyd Wright’s collection with the 19th century fabric brand originally debuted in 1955, after former House Beautiful editor Elizabeth Gordon encouraged the architect to start a line for those who didn’t live in his houses.
Tara Bellucci
Apr 30, 2019
You’ve Never Seen Her But She’s Famous: The Voice of House Hunters
If you’ve ever sat down to watch an episode (or 47) of HGTV’s House Hunters, then you’ve heard the voice of Andromeda Dunker. BuzzFeed chatted with the actor in her first extensive interview. House Hunters has been a staple at the cable network since 1999 and has spawned a plethora of spinoffs, including House Hunters International, Tiny House Hunters, House Hunters Off the Grid, House Hunters Renovation.
Tara Bellucci
Apr 30, 2019
This Swedish Sauna Is Shaped Like a Golden Egg
It doesn’t take much to convince us to spend time in a sauna. Seriously, who needs an excuse to sit back, sweat it out and let the stress melt away? Well, we’ve found a sauna that’s golden, egg-shaped and sits in the middle of a Swedish city, offering even more alluring reasons to indulge in some heat-assisted restoration. Enter the SOLAR EGG, a dazzling art installation created by designers Bigert & Bergstrom.
Kenya Foy
Apr 30, 2019
So Bad They’re Good: 20 Awful “Dad Jokes” About Design
The design world is ripe for dad jokes — you know dad jokes, don’t you? They’re a particular brand of clean, G-rated jokes that almost always result in the listener groaning and rolling their eyes? They usually involve puns, too. Like that guy who walked around IKEA, torturing his girlfriend with product puns — total dad joke master.
Taryn Williford
Apr 30, 2019
Yves Béhar & MIT Designed a Shapeshifting Apartment in a Box
As apartments get smaller, traditional furniture becomes less likely to fit in—literally. As cities trend toward micro apartments in the realm of 300 square feet or under, multifunctional pieces are not just nice, but necessary to create a functional space in such a small footprint. Luckily, the geniuses at MIT Media Lab and Yves Béhar teamed up to create Ori Systems, a freestanding unit that’s essentially an entire apartment in a box.
Tara Bellucci
Apr 30, 2019
This NYC Townhouse Had an Underground Tunnel That Led to Ernest Hemingway’s Prohibition Haunt
New York City is filled with mystery. Around every corner and down narrow streets are unexpected twists and secrets waiting to be discovered. One secret lives in and around the clapboard home at 17 Grove St, a one-of-a-kind West Village property that popped on the real estate market this month.The two-building residence commands a lofty asking price of $12 million, but it has the intriguing history and square footage to back it up, according to Streeteasy.
Jennifer Nied
Apr 30, 2019
Love Bread? Prove It With These Baked Goods Lamps
Do you love bread? Now you can—ahem—prove it, not just with a GIF of Oprah or by obsessively watching and rewatching every Bread Week episode of the Great British Bake Off, but with a lamp that’s actually made from baked goods. This glutinous carbo load of design decadence is the brainchild of Japanese artist Yukiko Morita, a former baker who has turned her love of yeasted dough into a design object.
Tara Bellucci
Apr 30, 2019
Jackie O’s Hamptons Home is Back on the Market for $29.995M
The auctioning of Camelot continues, this time with Jackie Kennedy’s childhood summer home in the Hamptons hitting the market with an asking price of $29.995 million — and it’s a gorgeous display of vintage New York society elegance and restraint, just like the icon herself. Originally offered for $38.
Melissa Massello
Apr 30, 2019
This IKEA Dictionary Tells You What Each Product Name Means
In the world of IKEA tropes, “IKEA is a death trap to couples” reigns supreme. But coming in at a close second is “I (a non-Swedish speaking individual) am somewhat flummoxed by the name of this bowl.” IKEA product names have long since been a source of delight, confusion and humor for many IKEA fans. Lucky for us, a brave man has put together the ultimate IKEA dictionary.
Nora Taylor
Apr 30, 2019
Would You Give Your Pets a Room of Their Own — Even Their Own Condo?
I’ll admit it: I bought my house (and my couch, and my rugs, and much of my wardrobe) for my dogs. Or, at least, with them in mind.
Melissa Massello
Apr 30, 2019
Inspiring Quotes From Famous Women About Decorating Their Homes
Hat queen Diane Keaton recently released an interior decorating book, The House That Pinterest Built, after years of quietly flipping houses (and releasing her own wine). Keaton isn’t alone in her passion for design, and The Cut has rounded up quotes from 25 powerhouse women on their love for interior decorating. It wouldn’t be a female-centric story about design without an appearance from dream home enchantress Nancy Meyers.
Nora Taylor
Apr 30, 2019
Peek Inside Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent’s Spacious Spanish Colonial Home
"Good closets make for a good marriage.”
Tara Bellucci
Apr 30, 2019
This Unique Home is Our Most Popular House Tour EVER
A million people have "visited".
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 30, 2019
Get Away From It All At These Remote Artist Cabins In Norway
Many artists fantasize about taking a retreat to channel their creativity in the most peaceful way possible. We say if you’re aiming to summon your inner artistic genius, there’s a breathtaking artist-in-residence complex in Norway named “Fordypningsrommet Fleinvær” (Refugium at Fleinvær) that’s designed to be a haven for innovative minds to convene and create.
Kenya Foy
Apr 30, 2019
This Tiny House Resort In Florida Is The Adorable Vacation Of Our Dreams
Looking for a small escape from winter? Luckily, there’s a charming resort in Sarasota, Florida that has a fleet of tiny houses just ready to be booked. Tiny House Siesta near Siesta Key Beach has eleven such homes for rent in all shapes, sizes, colors, and themes.
Tara Bellucci
Apr 30, 2019
New York is the Dirtiest City in America, New Report Finds
In the latest data-analytics news from Captain Obvious, one new report has quantifiably named New York City the dirtiest city in America — by far. Leading the top 40 cities in the U.S. on combined filth factors as collected by the EPA, the U.S. Census, and the American Housing Survey, the Big Apple was considered especially rotten for its above-and-beyond litter and rodent issues.
Melissa Massello
Apr 30, 2019
Learn How To Build A Green-Roofed Home In 3 Days and Live Like a Hobbit
Want to live like Frodo, minus the hairy feet? You can have your own home worthy of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit if you have some extra time on your hands. Experience with construction is probably a plus, but hobbits don’t really need that much to live a happy life! Are you looking to move somewhere with a lot less space and inspiration from Middle Earth? Green Magic Homes created 400-square foot, energy efficient, and eco-friendly hobbit homes.
Ana Luisa Suarez
Apr 30, 2019
New Study Says NYC Has ‘Teflon’ Mice, And Here’s Why That’s Terrifying
Here is an entirely true story about my first week in my NYC studio. I was cleaning the kitchen (because I am a certified grown-up), and I got out the vacuum to get the nooks and crannies beneath the dishwasher and cabinets. Before moving in, I had gone a full year without experiencing more than a spider in my living quarters and I was not going to entice any new friends with crumbs from my Cheerio-based dinner. As I moved the vacuum under the stove, it caught something.
Samantha Zabell
Apr 30, 2019
These Genius Coffee Cups Are Made from Actual Coffee
Given the sobering reports on the widespread impact of global pollution, the demand for more eco-friendly reusables is more pressing than ever. In response to the call to protect the environment, Berlin startup Kaffeeform has come up with reusable coffee cups made from used coffee grounds. As Designboom notes, Kaffeeform’s innovative recycling project earned it the Red Dot Product Design Award of 2018.
Kenya Foy
Apr 30, 2019
This Therapeutic Space in Manhattan Is Designed with Healing in Mind
Name: Alma Location: 515 Madison Avenue — Midtown Manhattan, NYC Size: Lounge/Waiting area: 800 square feet Private therapy rooms: 100-120 square feet typically Group therapy rooms: 200-250 square feet typically Interior spaces—the personal and public environments we spend much of our time in—have an impact on us. Emotionally, and sometimes even physically. You can improve and change decor elements in your home to affect the way you and others feel in your space.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 29, 2019
How David Burtka Spends His Perfect Night In
You may know David Burtka through a number of accomplishments. It might be his theatrical performance in productions like “The Play About the Baby,” or his appearances in episodes of “How I Met Your Mother,” or his current profession of being a successful celebrity chef. (And yes, of course we know he’s married to the wonderful Neil Patrick Harris.) A graduate of Cordon Bleu, Burtka now runs his own catering company, Gourmet M. D.
Nicoletta Richardson
Apr 29, 2019
What Book to Read Next, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Happy World Book Day!
Samantha Zabell
Apr 29, 2019
This TV Doubles as a Transparent Display Case—Can Anything Be More Clever?
Just when you thought you had the latest and greatest model of TV, a new design concept arrives on the tech scene.
Kenya Foy
Apr 29, 2019
Tell People How You Really Feel With This “Keep Off” Rug
Have you ever wanted to tell people how you’re feeling before you even see them? We’ve all had those days. The ones where you’d much rather communicate with a series of eye rolls and grunts than by speaking actual words. They tend to always happen before coffee has been dispensed. Well, if you like to make your feelings very clear, but also love designer things, you’re in luck. Thanks to Hypebeast, we now have more details on the Virgil Abloh x IKEA collection.
Ana Luisa Suarez
Apr 28, 2019
What Do Moms Actually Want on Mother’s Day?
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and if you haven’t bought something yet, you should probably work on that ASAP. Moms work so hard to make our lives manageable and happy, they deserve everything we can give them. Have you ever got your mom a gift and instantly known she didn’t like it? She’s too nice to say it, but you just knew when you saw her face. Well, if you’ve been stuck on what to get your mom for the big day, you can get an answer now thanks to Reddit.
Ana Luisa Suarez
Apr 28, 2019
Magic Is Real – You Can Now Spend the Night In Hagrid’s Hut
Not that we ever doubted it for a second, but magic does exist. Harry Potter fans know this to be true, but now we have proof to share with others! Fans of the series can actually spend a night in a replica of Hagrid’s Hut. How magical does that sound? Hagrid is easily one of the most beloved characters in the entire series.
Ana Luisa Suarez
Apr 27, 2019
You Can Attend an Adults-Only Sleepover at the San Diego Zoo for Just $145
Going to the zoo is a very popular American past time. Every little kid has gone on a school field trip to the zoo at one point or another. Still, as adults, many of us are fascinated with going to the zoo to see all of the animals. Some people fear that going to the zoo isn’t perpetuating the containment of animals, but that isn’t the case. A vast majority of zoos and aquariums in the U.S. are AZA accredited.
Ana Luisa Suarez
Apr 27, 2019
The Style Evolution of This Budget-Friendly Countertop Option
The Kitchn Editors
Apr 26, 2019
Start Here: The 2017 Mega List of Black Friday Deals
The Kitchn Editors
Apr 26, 2019
Alice, My Noisy Neighbor is Also My Landlord!
Dear Alice, Since we’ve moved in, we’ve learned the hard way that one of the downsides to the new construction is really poor sound absorption, it’s so bad to the point that we can hear their dogs claws on the floor. Anytime their kids run around (which is fairly often) it sounds like a stampede and it’s genuinely disruptive. For example, if we’re watching TV we actually have to increase the volume so we can hear it!
Ask Alice
Apr 25, 2019
This Floating Neighborhood in Amsterdam Offers a Sustainable Solution for Crowded Cities
In Amsterdam, a floating neighborhood is being built on a canal. The project is a collaboration between architecture firm Space & Matter and a team of consultants. Known as Schoonschip Amsterdam, this residential area has been in the works since 2010, and the team expects to complete the project in 2020. The floating neighborhood offers a sustainable solution for high-density urban areas (a greener alternative to high rises) as well as low-lying areas that are at risk due to rising sea levels.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Apr 22, 2019
You Can Buy a Cookie Cutter With Your Face On It
I am buying this for everyone in my life.
Ana Luisa Suarez
Apr 21, 2019
Where Did the Idea of Easter Baskets Come From, Anyway?
I’m 27 and my mom still gives me an Easter basket every year. When I make it home before zooming off to my cousins’ house for a massive “Greekster” celebration (lamb on the spit and all), my sister (who’s 31) and I are both showered with little surprises in colorful baskets as though we haven’t aged at all. As I’ve gotten older, the presents themselves matter less than the love my mom still puts into them—they’re part of our family history.
Nicoletta Richardson
Apr 21, 2019
You Can Declare Your Love for Your BFF With This Temporary Tattoo of Their Face
Is your best friend your soulmate, your person, your #1 cheerleader, and everything in between? Of course, they are, as they should be! Best friends are the reason that we get through the tough moments in life. Obviously family and significant others contribute to this, but our BFFs are the people we go to for everything under the sun. If you and your best friend are the textbook definition of obsessed with each other, listen up!
Ana Luisa Suarez
Apr 20, 2019
This Office Chair Will Let You Take a Comfortable Nap at Work
That is if you can hide from your boss while doing so.
Ana Luisa Suarez
Apr 20, 2019
If You Can Guess the Ending of “Game of Thrones,” You Can Win a Croatian Vacation
Do you enjoy being right? Of course, you do, who doesn’t? If you love to make bets with your friends about the endings of your favorite TV shows and movies, you’re going to want to check this deal out. If you’re a “Game of Thrones” fan, chances are you’ve already put a lot of thought into who will sit on the Iron Throne. Every GoT fan has spent quite a bit of time debating with their friends about who will rule Westeros.
Ana Luisa Suarez
Apr 20, 2019
Barbra Streisand’s Former Penthouse Is Classic New York, Just Like Her
Got a spare $11.25 million hanging around? Then you can officially hang your hat where Barbra did. Well, if you can get by the co-op board first. Barbra Streisand’s former 3,672-square-foot home on Central Park West has officially hit the market, and the 9-room penthouse is the picture of Manhattan luxury. It’s no wonder that Babs lived here for over 30 years. Designed by the famed architect Emory Roth, the art deco Ardsley building has a prime location on Central Park West.
Megan Johnson
Apr 19, 2019
Fast Furniture Is Putting 9.7M Tons in Landfills—and These Artists Are Fed Up
Everyone has heard of “fast fashion,” a term used to capture the quick nature of current fashion trends. It also expresses the wasteful elements that come with it, like harm to the environment, and as a result, our well-being. But this rapid turnover of product doesn’t stop at clothing production—the exact reason why two NYC-based artists are pushing awareness for “fast furniture” through their latest, eye-catching art installation.
Nicoletta Richardson
Apr 18, 2019
How Low Can’t You Go: Delta’s Reducing the Recline On Some Seats
When it comes to air travel, it seems as though there are polarizing issues just about everywhere that divide passengers. Do you stand up well before it’s your aisle’s turn to exit or not? Do you prefer the window or not? Do you only travel with a carry-on or not? And, of course, one of the most controversial questions: do you recline or not recline? And moreover, how do you go about reclining when you do?
Elizabeth Seward
Apr 18, 2019
IKEA Has a New Logo—Can You Spot the Differences?
If you blinked and totally missed the fact that IKEA has a new logo, allow us to bring you up to speed. To the untrained eye, it appears that the new and improved logo isn’t any different from the 1992 original design we’ve grown accustomed to seeing. But upon closer inspection, slight differences between the IKEA logo of the past and present can be detected. Joakim Jerring from Stockholm’s Seventy agency is responsible for the updated look, which addresses multiple issues.
Kenya Foy
Apr 18, 2019
Sparrow & Kurt’s Light Filled Home
Name: Kurt, Sparrow and Simon the catLocation: Hoboken, New JerseySize: 950 square feetYears lived in: 2½ Before I became a contributor for Apartment Therapy New York, I wrote in to Good Questions asking for advice on paint colors. I had a funny experience with the question and almost as soon as it was posted online, I started changing my mind about what I wanted to do with the rooms.
Sparrow King
Apr 18, 2019