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Small-Space Solutions (and Lots of Natural Light) Make This 408-Square-Foot Rental Apartment Lovely
Name: Rachael and Virgil Gibilterra and Jovie (our little border collie mix!) Location: Highland Park — Los Angeles, California Size: 408 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, renting We found this little slice of L.A. on Craigslist. I was sold on the windows. We jumped on it as quick as we could! We were living briefly in an Airstream before this (we unfortunately had to sell that beauty due to job opportunities in L.A.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 26, 2019
Here’s What People in the 1900s Thought Homes Would Look Like Now
It’s human nature to dream up what’s to come, to prognosticate, to hypothesize about what life will be like in the future. It’s always been this way. So you can imagine that way back when, people had some interesting takes on what our world would look like today—especially when it comes to homes.
Maggie Fremont
Apr 26, 2019
10 Inexpensive Tricks for Expensive-Looking Wall Art
One of the easiest ways to effectively upgrade any living space is by adding some artwork—and contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to spend a fortune on it.
Leah Groth
Apr 26, 2019
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What We Can Learn from Touring Victoria’s Dream Closet
Imagine this being the first thing you see every morning...
Nancy Mitchell
Apr 26, 2019
A Petite Philadelphia Studio Apartment Is 275 Square Feet of Style
Joseph brought the space to life with plants and art to make a neutral small space feel dynamic and special.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 26, 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
Cleaning Rules I Want to Pass Down to My Children
There’s a well-meaning mommy meme out there about sticky floors and happy children. But here’s how that would work in our house: Sticky floors mean an unhappy mama and when mama ain’t happy… well, we all know the rest of that one. I have learned to let a lot of things go and I’m conscious about not missing opportunities for connection by constantly cleaning or organizing.
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 25, 2019
How to Fill Your Entire Home With Flowers—for Just $8
Have blooms in your house every day of the year—and stay on budget.
Renée Reardin
Apr 25, 2019
Before and After: Pops of Pastel Bring Spring Cheer to This $10K White Kitchen
It was blessed with good bones, but also cursed with a purple laminate counter—and swinging saloon doors.
Jamie Wiebe
Apr 25, 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
10 Expensive Things You Don’t Need to Buy—Even If You Make Adult Money
Don't break the bank just because you can technically afford "necessities" your grown-up salary.
Allison Duncan
Apr 25, 2019
Why I Purchased a Travel Makeup Case for Daily Home Use
At just $20 on Amazon Prime, you just can’t go wrong.
Sarah Lyon
Apr 25, 2019
Adam Levine’s Beverly Hills Home for Sale Has 12 Bathrooms and a Sneaker Closet
The Maroon 5 frontman and “Voice” judge just listed the five-bed, 12-bath estate he purchased last year.
Megan Johnson
Apr 25, 2019
The $1.50 Item You Must Pick Up at IKEA Before Moving
It can help you haul literally anything.
Liz Steelman
Apr 25, 2019
3 Things The Savviest Homebuyers All Know About Mortgage Fraud
Real Talk: The chances that you could commit mortgage fraud unknowingly are minimal. The industry has become much more highly regulated in recent years to prevent issues like this. “If you’re working with a reputable lender or a bank and you’re a fairly savvy consumer, it’s probably not something you’ll come across,” say Ed Deveau, a realtor with Century 21 Mario Real Estate in Boston.
Megan Johnson
Apr 25, 2019
A Mini Brooklyn Studio Is Packed with Bold Art
Lorenzo's studio apartment may only be 320 square feet, but it's fill with his collection of art by black artists.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 25, 2019
Before and After: A Pink ’70s Makeover for a Split-Level Family Room
This homeowner took her inspiration from the past, including '70s and '80s-style touches.
Jamie Wiebe
Apr 24, 2019
We Looked Away for a Moment, and IKEA Created the Perfect Organizer
It's so versatile!
Rena Behar
Apr 24, 2019
4 Reasons Why You Should Still Go to Open Houses, Even If You’re Not Looking to Move
These are super useful, real estate agent-approved reasons all happy homeowners should spend time at open houses in their neighborhoods.
Dana McMahan
Apr 24, 2019
Should We All Start Renting Our Furniture?
Here’s what you need to know about the emerging trend.
Kelsey Mulvey
Apr 24, 2019
The 1 Thing Most People Get Wrong About Their Credit Score
"You only have one credit score." True or false?
Brittany Anas
Apr 24, 2019
This Simple Change Makes Your Closet Look Like a Showroom
If your closet closely resembles an upended store at the mall, one simple change creates a sleek space.
Sarah Lyon
Apr 23, 2019
10 Garage Organization Ideas That Will Change Your Life
Garages often require more TLC than the rest of our homes. They’re a dumping ground for failed projects, items you can’t seem to part with, tools, gadgets, cars, and more—and keeping the mess in check can feel impossible.If you’re ready to set aside a weekend to transform your garage space but don’t know where to start, don’t fret. To simplify this space, start with a corner and work your way out.
Anni Irish
Apr 23, 2019
Before and After: A Budget Refresh for a Tiny Patio
This easy makeover proves you don't have to sweat to create an inspired space.
Jamie Wiebe
Apr 23, 2019
You Can Rent The Mysterious Houdini Estate in Hollywood for $1.5K/Night
It sleeps up to 14 people, so you can take the whole crew and escape into a world of glamour and mystery.
Rebecca Renner
Apr 23, 2019
I’ve Officially Become a Sconce Person, and You Can, Too
Renting? Sconces are most likely still a viable option.
Sarah Lyon
Apr 23, 2019
A Solar-Powered Austin House for Two Creatives
This home aims for sustainability in small but impactful ways.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 23, 2019
How Do You Keep from Going Too Far with Your Fixer Upper?
While stuck in the middle may not sound too appealing, it's exactly where you want to be when it comes to real estate.
Dana McMahan
Apr 23, 2019
Moving In Together? Here’s How to Marry Your Styles
Check out tips from these loved-up design duos.
Kelsey Mulvey
Apr 23, 2019
This Stylish 34-Foot Airstream Is a Mobile Home and Quilting Studio
For John Ellis and Laura Preston, living in a 34-foot Airstream means having a different backyard every week or so, meeting new people, and seeing the country.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 23, 2019
Everything Old is New Again! Come to Our Textile Pop-Up with Chairloom in Brooklyn April 27
Apartment Therapy and Chairloom will be together again this Saturday April 27th to jumpstart old reupholstery projects or begin new ones. It’s a Happening: a chance to get together and get inspired. Come meet Chairloom’s Molly Andrews Burke as well as over 20 textile artists for the 2nd annual tent revival.
Maxwell Ryan
Apr 23, 2019
A Professional Organizer Makes a Plain Rental Peaceful and Pretty
One of the ways Anna Eskridge made peace in this home? Donating the TV.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 22, 2019
This Condo Embodies the Minimal Maximalism Trend
Project by: Maureen Stevens Design Location: Downtown Austin, Texas This is a professionally-designed space by Austin-based Maureen Stevens Design—but it’s also a stylish example of one of the more interesting trends in interiors: Minimal maximalism. The designer describes the home in this way: “This space is the ultimate blend of Southwestern style and modern bohemian flair—perfect for hosting friends during a fun-filled weekend downtown.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 22, 2019
Look Inside: A Mid-Century Modern Escape in New Mexico for $787,500
This stylish mid-century modern house is located in the hills overlooking Santa Fe, New Mexico. 912 Stagecoach Road Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico $787,500 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms With a design that mixes earthy and industrial materials with a sizable helping of airy desert hills light, this zen pad would be at home on the most fashionable design Instagram feed. High wood ceilings give rooms a natural touch.
Rebecca Renner
Apr 22, 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
Carpenters Say You’re Not Paying Enough Attention to These 4 Things in Your Home
Carpentry is at the heart of the entire structure of your home, yet chances are, you don’t know much about it.
Kate Streit
Apr 21, 2019
Stretch Your Budget With This Simple Rug Hack
A rug is one of the easiest ways to pull a room together. But what happens when your space simply doesn’t accommodate a regular-sized rug? You could go the custom route. The problem? Having something created specifically for your space will cost you—big time. Or, you could settle for the closest size-match, but potentially wind up with a too-small rug that throws the whole room out of proportion. (Check out this handy guide to find the right size rug.
Brigitt Earley
Apr 21, 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
Rocking Chairs Are So Much More Than the Rickety, Wooden Versions You Find in Thrift Stores
Rocking chairs are having a comeback, and the new fashion-conscious reimagined pieces will make you crave a rocker of your own. You can choose a wicker option to blend in with your Southwestern living room, or a blue velvet rocking chair to add a luxurious touch to a corner. There are tanned leather chairs that feel distinguished, and mid-century-inspired ones that will giving your room a vintage touch.
Marlen Komar
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
Here’s How to Tell If You Need to Declutter Your Schedule
KonMari madness has taken hold of America. Purge your closet! Rid yourself of excess! Dump your bad boyfriends! Diagnosing clutter is easy when you’re being plonked on the head by expired cans of tuna every time you open an overstuffed closet—what’s more difficult to diagnose, however, is schedule clutter.
Meghan Nesmith
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
These 4 Things Create a “Perfect” Living Room, According to Real Estate Agents
What, exactly, separates a so-so space from one you'll want to spend every extra minute in?
Lambeth Hochwald
Apr 20, 2019
You Can Rent Sonny and Cher’s Groovy Los Angeles Home for $250/Night
If you and your partner are looking for a quiet getaway with a chic ’70s twist, take a page out of Sonny and Cher’s songbook, and rent their former home on Vrbo. The airy, modern pad is great for a retreat close to the glamorous Hollywood scene. But Sonny and Cher’s classic L.A.
Rebecca Renner
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
9 Stylish Dining Rooms That Just Might Convince You to Wallpaper
Wallpaper sometimes gets a bad rap, which makes homeowners and renters alike hesitant to try it. Blame it on grandma’s old petunia living room wallpaper, because the stuff doesn’t always inspire confidence. But wallpaper is now used in more contemporary ways—I promise!—and it’s worth taking the plunge. Especially when it comes to the dining room. Make your entertaining all the more special with a thoughtfully patterned area.
Marlen Komar
Apr 20, 2019