Styles & Trends Decorating

From our editors' radars straight to your own home.

For less than $20.

We here at Apartment Therapy love an IKEA sofa. Whether it’s the Karlstad, Stockholm, or any of the brand’s other models, we’ve long said it’s one of the best investments you can make for a bargain. They’re built to last a surprisingly long time; they have a modern silhouette that’s at once distinctive and able to blend into most styles; they’re comfortable; and — best of all — they’re affordable.

From luxe-for-less trays to budget-friendly (but still beautiful!) drinking glasses.

This idea could work in any room of the house, really.

I want one in every color, and you probably will, too!

From our editors' radars, straight to your own home.

Not covering your wood with paint can let the wood's texture and pattern shine. These 13 stunning homes below let natural wood finishes be the star of the show.

You're going to want to bookmark these shops ASAP.

If you’re in the market for new dining chairs, consider what’s in the home office department for a fun, unexpected seating alternative.

Your #OOTD and trip packing game will be so much better.

If you were looking for a good reason to engage in some retail therapy, this is it.

If your style leans toward coastal or grandmillenial, this is the brand that you’ll want to search.

Seven essential tips from a California native.

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Without it feeling cramped!

Save space in style!

Thank you, Brownstone Boys, for this brilliant idea that can save you big and still make an impact in an entry or otherwise.

According to a designer!

According to real estate pros.

Spruce up your space without breaking the bank.

No drilling necessary!

Straight from the biggest kitchen and bath trade show in America!

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Designer Marie Trohman discusses how she put her own spin on the space above her powder room's vanity.

You probably haven't seen this before, but you might end up wanting to try it.

It even comes with a built-in level — and looks SO stylish.

Who said high-end decor had to cost a fortune?

This is a beautiful way to repurpose your stones before you toss them out.

"There's always room for quirkiness and also for some humor," says the Savannah College of Art and Design grad.

For content creator Emily Shaw (@emilyrayna on TikTok), design fame quite literally happened overnight.

In 2002, Reddy founded architecture and design studio Reddymade with a focus on neuroaesthetics, a discipline that examines how the brain responds to art and beauty. Since then, she’s worked across oceans and time zones.

A statement piece, literally.

Why don't more bedding brands copy these smart design moves?

They're all far from prim and proper.

Here's how to create a small, functional comfy zone in your own home.

Phantila Phataraprasit and her business partner, Caitlin Ellen, hatched the plan for Sabai because they wanted to buy sustainable furniture, but they couldn’t find any that fit their budget.

In 2021, husband-and-wife pair Ben Knox and Kendall Knox and their friend Laura Sotelo noticed a gap in the decor marketplace: a true one-stop spot for unique — not mass-produced — homewares that were also accessible and relatively affordable.

“I think my work is about finding beauty where you least expect it and really elevating the ordinary,” says the interiors stylist, author, and artistic director-at-large of Beni Rugs.

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Halstead's Black Women Build – Baltimore, a community development nonprofit, teaches Black women home maintenance skills like painting, setting tile, and installing windows on actual home renovation sites.

Start your rug search here.

Though the Pittsburgh native's star has only risen since she burst onto the design scene a few years ago, Ford has always had a strong point of view when it comes to interiors.

These six options will make your home's most basic details look more intentional.

Whether you fear buzzing power tools, you want to custom-build something but have no idea where to start, or you're fascinated by the idea of living off the grid, you should meet Natalie Bogwalker.

Especially in a small space!

Medium Tings was born from Baptist’s focus on spatial design — how various elements live and interact in the same space, both creating and being influenced by the environment.

The wait is officially over!

Paint works wonders yet again!

Almost two years later, I can honestly say I have no regrets.

Here's how to get the look.

And you probably already own most, if not all, of the materials to take this quick and easy project on.

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It has truly transformed my guest room.

They're chic, stylish, and space-saving.

Consider one for a little more spa in your life at home.

Knotty pine haters, check out the groovy use of this humble material. 

They’re good for the environment, and they look great!

And I’m here for it.

Tile style for the win!

My hunt for the perfect bath mat is finally over.

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It's the perfect double-duty design.

Follow this design-savvy apartment dweller’s lead.

There’s a reason they’re in most hotels and professionally-decorated rooms.

According to designers!

No apartment is too small for a lot of books!

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From beautiful decorative objects to modern dinnerware.

Because everyone deserves a soaking tub.

And it's not a slipcover!

Plus the trend she sees is coming back for 2023.