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Before and After: This Studio Refresh Saved One Renter Lots of Cash
When Eric Skyta first toured his San Francisco studio, he saw a messy, outdated space filled with peeling linoleum floors and peeling paint. But he says he saw something else, too: potential.
Oct 5, 2019
Make Your Closet Feel Way Bigger with These 5 Budget DIYs
Sometimes it's not about how much space you have, it's about how you use it. Max out your storage with one of these low-cost tricks—one of them is totally free!
Oct 5, 2019
6 Reasons to Add a Colorful Couch to Your Living Room
We're taking you through the rainbow with six delightful sofas.
Oct 5, 2019
5 Cozy Fall Rentals for Your Next Weekend Trip, Starting at $85 a Night
What better way to enjoy fall than to plan your own weekend getaway at a cozy retreat that doesn’t break the bank?
Oct 4, 2019
Before and After: This Living Room Fireplace Goes Light and Bright
New tile, paint, and lighting help this fireplace say, "hi, fall!"
Oct 4, 2019
6 Budget-Friendly Sources for Creating Your Own Gallery Wall
Creating a gallery wall is possible even if you're on a major budget—it's all about showcasing your personality, memories, and creativity all at once.
Oct 4, 2019
Pinterest Says This Is the Trending Color for Halloween
Traditionally, Halloween is all about orange and black, but it need not be. In fact, spooky season has gotten a softer makeover, according to Pinterest.
Oct 3, 2019
Your Definitive Guide to Transitional Kitchens
We're breaking down this popular kitchen style from floor to ceiling.
Oct 2, 2019
Everything is 40% Off at Society6—What To Get Based on Your Personality
Life can be a lot. Thankfully, there's art for moments like that!
Oct 1, 2019
These Disney Parks-Inspired Candles Smell Like the Happiest Place on Earth
That's right — these candles are inspired not just by Disney films or characters, but by the landscape of the Disney parks themselves.
Sep 29, 2019
6 DIY Rainbow Headboards That Will Make Your Bedroom as Extra as You Are
Last month, we featured a Melbourne apartment tour that won over readers with its rainbow headboard, above. Most fun sleeping spot ever? Or *ever* ever?
Sep 26, 2019
I Decorated with Only Zero-Waste Furniture—Here’s How it Changed The Way I Think About My Home
I never liked interior design—until I saw how filling my home with meaningful things reflected my philosophy on my home and the planet.
Sep 25, 2019
The Psychedelic Story Behind Lava Lamps
Turns out, this iconic fixture had surprisingly sophisticated roots.
Sep 23, 2019
6 Area Rugs That Will Make Your Space Extra Cozy—and They’re on Sale
Because a room without a rug just feels bare.
Sep 19, 2019
The Home Projects You Should Never DIY, According to Homeowners
Aside from the embarrassment of a disastrous attempt at fixing stuff around the house, performing your own fixes could very well wind up costing your more money than you’d planned on spending.
Sep 19, 2019
4 Simple Ways to Create Frank Lloyd Wright-Like Detail in Your Home
His distinctive mid-century style is surprisingly easy to re-create.
Sep 19, 2019
Before and After: You Won’t Recognize This Kitchen After Its Completely DIY Upgrade
Sure, Kalila's 1975 kitchen had been updated a bit with a cooktop, dishwasher, and refrigerator. But overall, it was a wood-filled, windowless room desperately in need of a renovation.
Sep 18, 2019
How to Make the Most Out of Your Outdoor Space in Fall
People often think of patio season as starting and ending with summer, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Sep 15, 2019
These Repurposed Stuffed Animals on Etsy Will Bring Your Childhood Nightmares to Life
They’re not exactly the Care Bears of your childhood, but anything described as “disturbing, unsettling, and precisely what I hope it’d be” is certain to reel us in.
Sep 13, 2019
This Inexpensive Material Is Your Key to a Stylish Decor Hack
The half-moon dowel is more or less having a moment.
Sep 12, 2019
It’s Starting to Get Colder. Here Are 6 Ways to Make Candles the Center of Attention at Home
It's becoming chillier outside, which means it's officially the season for cozy nights in, pumpkin-flavored recipes (if that's basic, so be it!) , and, of course, candles.
Sep 11, 2019
The Rug Pattern That Can Work Pretty Much Anywhere (And 10 Rooms That Prove It)
No need to fret or sweat over which kind of rug to get to add a little spice to your ____ room. Go with this bold choice—it's surprisingly classic and these rooms prove it.
Sep 11, 2019
3 Fire Pits You Can Make Using Stuff You Basically Already Own
A firepit isn't like other yard goals (a new deck, a hot tub, a perimeter full of privacy-lending trees), because all you need to add one is a tiny yard and a little motivation.
Sep 10, 2019
Seriously, What's the Difference Between Cane, Wicker, and Rattan?
There's something about this woven furniture and accessories that makes any room feel like it's summer year-round.
Sep 9, 2019
30 Home Hacks Everyone Should Know by 30
Psst... you can pick up great design tips at any age.
Sep 8, 2019
5 Genius Hacks to Fake Your Way to a Brighter Room
We're shining a light on this dreary design dilemma.
Sep 8, 2019
Before & After: A MacBook Remade Just For Mom
It was about two years ago, my partner Emily’s 2006 MacBook laptop began showing the visible signs of being well used…very well used. The white polycarbonate front edges cracked after years of palm pressure and the heat discolored the once pristine white laptop to a yellowish hue most often equated with British dental hygiene.
Sep 6, 2019
35 Totally Free Ways to Transform Your Home
Turns out, the best things in life really are free.
Sep 3, 2019
7 Surprising Uses For Bar Carts That Don’t Involve Alcohol
Sure, they're a pretty way to store bottles of wine and cocktail mixer sets, but bar carts can also serve so many other purposes around the house.
Aug 31, 2019
This Super Popular (and Versatile!) Rug Ties Any Room Together
It's made its way into over 2,000 homes, and also a whole lot of Instagrams.
Aug 29, 2019
The 5 Ingredients of Adult Apartment, According to Real Estate Agents
If you walk around your apartment and think "This looks like I'm still figuring some stuff out," more than "a grown-up lives here," I'm here to help.
Aug 27, 2019
Target Is Selling Disney No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Kits
Is it Halloween yet?
Aug 24, 2019
Need More Courage or Heart? These 7 Rooms Are Inspired by ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Decide if what you need is a little more brains, a little more heart, a little more courage, or you know, just a fresh coat of paint and new throw pillows, and then scroll to get inspired by seven interiors, each paying homage to a different Wizard of Oz character.
Aug 22, 2019
5 Genius Decorating Tips, According to Art Teachers
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Get into the back-to-school spirit by hitting the refresh button on your home.
Aug 22, 2019
The Kings’ Quirky Castle
Name: Beth & Mr. King Location: Lincoln Square; Chicago, Illinois Size: 1,500 square feet Years lived in: 7 years (3 as a couple); rented When you live in a place where the foyer looks like it could have been transported directly from a castle, there’s a certain degree of solemnity that might be expected of you. Beth and Mr.
Aug 22, 2019
What Is Chalk Paint, Anyway?
Curious to see what all the hype's about?
Aug 20, 2019
6 Things Experts Say You Should Never See in an Adult Apartment
Certain things just scream "this is from when I was a smaller, more naive version of myself!"
Aug 16, 2019
All About Tole: Chandeliers, Lamps, Sconces & Tables
Do you ever find yourself drawn to something and can’t quite explain why? I would characterize my style as pretty much the opposite of ‘shabby chic’, but for some reason, I just can’t get enough of tole. What is tole, anyway? I will confess my (erstwhile) ignorance and admit that the first time I saw the world tole I thought it was a misspelling of ‘toile’.
Aug 12, 2019
This Startup Will Build an Apartment in Your Backyard—and Split the Profits
You could make around $10,000 a year.
Aug 11, 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.
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.
Aug 10, 2019
9 Useful Ways to Use Up Food Coloring Outside of the Kitchen
Here are nine useful or fun ways to use your food coloring and bring the rainbow to projects outside of the kitchen.
Aug 8, 2019
Your Ideal Dorm Decor, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Do your sign traits align with your personal style?
Aug 7, 2019
Meet the Cloffice: 8 Offices that Store Clothes, Too
Never underestimate the power of a well-accessorized home office.
Aug 5, 2019
Our 35 Best Gray Living Room Ideas of All Time
From dove to charcoal and everything in between, these are the best gray paint colors for your living room.
Aug 5, 2019
How to Create a Gallery Wall In Your Dorm
Because nobody wants to stare at bland, beige, and boring walls!
Aug 5, 2019
Before and After: Punch Needling Takes Planters from Basic to Business
Joanne Mooney​'s IKEA FLÅDIS​ planter did its job—aka, holding plants—but looked pretty bland against the backdrop of her colorful home. She decided to use punch needling to give the seagrass baskets a makeover.
Jul 31, 2019
Check Out These Famous Paintings Recreated with Pasta
The author of "Pasta, Pretty Please," and curator of the @saltyseattle Instagram account is known for creative carb-based works of art.
Jul 31, 2019
How I Used My School's 3D Printer and Laser Cutter to Make Dorm Art
Getting super creative can save money and give you a good story behind your dorm decor!
Jul 29, 2019
Viivi’s Pastel Helsinki Haven
Name: Viivi Arela Location: Helsinki, Finland Size: 230 sq ft room in a 805 sq ft apartment Years lived in: 1 year; Rented Living and working in a shared rental apartment hasn’t hindered Viivi’s creativity in personalizing her space. Pastel hues, simple silhouettes and inspiring color-coordinated vignettes lend to a peaceful and personal urban atmosphere, without (potentially landlord-upsetting) permanent modifications.
Jul 29, 2019
The Best Citrus Tableware for Your Next Dinner al Fresco
You don't necessarily need a refreshing glass of lemonade or blood orange sorbet to enjoy this fruity fad.
Jul 28, 2019
These Fabulous Fringe Accessories Look Luxe, but They’re All Under $100
They're trendy, pretty, and relatively affordable.
Jul 25, 2019
This Smart Planter Will Make a Face When Your Plant Isn’t Happy
Aside from obvious signs like yellowing leaves, it’s difficult to determine your plant’s “mood,” but the Lua makes greenery-to-human communication pretty clear cut.
Jul 24, 2019
Yes, You Can Buy Great Art for Under $50—Here's How
Awesome (and affordable!) pieces to add to your gallery wall.
Jul 24, 2019
This Trend Will Bring Teddy Bear-Level Coziness to Your Home
Did someone say hygge?
Jul 24, 2019
Planning on Moving Soon? Here's What to Buy, According to Professional Designers
Switching area codes, coasts, or continents? Here's what professional designers say you need to buy for your space, stat.
Jul 23, 2019
How Nancy Drew, Ramona, and Your Other Favorite Children’s Book Characters Would Decorate Their Studio Apartments
We’re dreaming up how four classic characters—Ramona, Nancy Drew, Eloise, and Junie B. Jones— would design their spaces today.
Jul 23, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About Chic Marble Accessories
Love marble as much as we do? These accessories are an easy way to bring a sleek edge to your space.
Jul 19, 2019
10 Easy (But Cool) Ways to Style Your Dining Table, According to Designers
You don't need to have a dinner party to create a gorgeous tablescape.
Jul 18, 2019
This Cube Pillow Is Here to Solve Your Side-Sleeper Problems
Here to assist side-sleepers everywhere with getting those recommended seven to eight hours of nightly shuteye is the PillowCube, the self-professed “bed for your head.”
Jul 18, 2019
This Hidden Home Section at Target Is Full of Under $100 Statement Pieces
Just when we thought we couldn’t love Target more, we’ve found a new favorite section to browse both in-person and online.
Jul 17, 2019
9 Fun Ways to Decorate Those Drab Cinder Block Dorm Walls
Here's what to hang and how to hang it!
Jul 16, 2019
Forget Rainbow-Colored Shelves: 7 Ways to Display Your Books
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If color-coded shelves feel played out, feast your eyes on these stunning alternatives.
Jul 14, 2019
Here's Proof That Wall-to-Wall Carpets are Wonderful
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Believe it or not, wall-to-wall carpets aren't as awful as they're cracked up to be. Style your carpet to perfection with these savvy tips.
Jul 13, 2019
Add Tons of Personality to Your Home with Oil Portraits
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Give the classic art style a modern twist with these tips.
Jul 12, 2019
It's Official: Disco Balls are Making a Comeback
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Put the spotlight on your space with these illuminating tips.
Jul 11, 2019
Why This Rug is Still So Popular on Pinterest
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Plus, five fresh ways to bring this viral design trend to your home.
Jul 10, 2019
This Candle Explains Your Zodiac, Numerology, and Tarot Cards Based on Your Birthday
You’ve probably noticed the spike in popularity with everything astrology. It’s no different here at Apartment Therapy, where we write about monthly home horoscopes and the best affordable cities for each zodiac sign. Our latest astrological obsession? Birthdate Candles.
Jul 9, 2019
The Best Removable Wallpaper For Your Dorm, Based On Your Personal Style
Dorm walls can be an eyesore. But removable wallpaper is an easy way to add some easy, impactful, and personalized flavor to your living space.
Jul 8, 2019
A Case for Why You Should Try Contrasting Wallpapers and Carpets
Live a little with these contrasting mixes of wallpaper and carpet.
Jul 2, 2019