Tips + Tricks: How To Spot Clean Mattresses & Bedding
For all the excitement and messes and life that happens in them, our beds are notoriously difficult to clean. Here are some pro tips for effectively cleaning up spills and stains without having to hose the whole thing down in the yard… MATTRESSES: SF Gate has a six-step system for removing stains and odors from pillowtop mattresses. Secret ingredients: vinegar and baking soda (just not at the same time)!
Nov 21, 2019
Get the Look: A Petite, Darling French Flat
If only we could all be lucky enough to live in a dainty little apartment in France filled with old-world charm.
Nov 20, 2019
7 Easy Ways to Create Mood Lighting in Your Dining Room
It's dinner party season.
Nov 20, 2019
5 Smart Ways to Update Your Living Room—for Free
Yes, it *is* possible.
Nov 20, 2019
7 Ways to Make Your Living Room Look Bigger in 10 Minutes Or Less
These decorating tricks will help you gain space in your living room in less than 10 minutes' time.
Nov 19, 2019
Good News: You Can Now Buy Rifle Paper Co. Rugs at Anthropologie
They're just as beautiful as you'd expect.
Nov 19, 2019
A Brief History of the TV Tray
This 1950s icon just might be the OG of home hacking.
Nov 17, 2019
25 Daily Habits That Make Life in the Kitchen a Million Times Better
We asked the editors from our sister site, Kitchn, to share the little things that they do to make their kitchens better on the daily.
Nov 16, 2019
8 Weird Home Trends That We Hope Aren't Coming Back
Bathroom carpeting is never a good idea, people!
Nov 14, 2019
How to Create the Perfect Bouquet to Bring to Thanksgiving Dinner
You'll never be on pumpkin pie duty again.
Nov 13, 2019
5 Ways to Create a Guest Room that Belongs in a Luxe Hotel
Your guests will think they're sleeping in a fancy suite—even if they're just on a sleeper sofa.
Nov 12, 2019
Move Over, Bar Carts—Here's Why I Love The "Bar Dresser"
When it comes to setting up a spot for drinks at home, a dresser just might be better than a bar cart.
Nov 12, 2019
5 Ways to Make Your Home Photo-Ready, According to an Interior Designer
Here’s some good news: the lived-in, perfectly imperfect look is much more engaging than a totally flawless space.
Nov 11, 2019
The Best Office Paint Colors, According to Interior Designers
These paint colors will help you focus and feel calm, cool, and collected while working.
Nov 10, 2019
9 Ways to Make Use of Awkward Corners in Your House
No corners, nooks, or crannies left behind!
Nov 8, 2019
The Best Kitchen Layouts, According to Interior Designers
Make the most of your cook space by picking the right layout when you renovate.
Nov 8, 2019
Drew Barrymore’s New Flower Home Collection Will Refresh Your Living Room for as Little as $20
The extension of Drew Barrymore’s home collection sold at Walmart reflects the season of fall and is more eclectic than ever before through five new patterns.
Nov 7, 2019
7 Unexpected Ways to Decorate With Pegboard
They're not just for garages!
Nov 6, 2019
Get the Look: A Simple But Stunning Home in India
This home in India is filled with gorgeous mid century pieces, a beautiful carved table, and artwork galore. Spin through the full tour, then take a look around and then recreate your favorite looks using pieces from Bazaar. Vintage Upholstered Teak Side or Accent Chair – $235 – Mid Century armchair circa 1970’s. Newly upholstered in a cozy yet elegant charcoal colored wool felt (unused, just for you!) Solid teak frame with beautifully figured wood.
Nov 5, 2019
7 Sleek and Stylish Living Room Coffee Tables You Can Get on Amazon for Under $125
A new coffee table will transform your living room in an instant—promise!
Nov 5, 2019
Class of 2020: How Malene Barnett Called Out The Design Industry—And Made It Listen
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Barnett launched the Black Artists and Designers Guild, which she describes as a necessary step to bring about the change that the design world is so desperately overdue for.
Nov 5, 2019
Look Back on 500 Years of Living Rooms In 90 Seconds
These 12 design styles span half a millennium.
Nov 4, 2019
Class of 2020: How Maegan Blau is Proving Adaptive Design Can be Beautiful (and Making Us Want All Things Desert-Style Cool)
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We spoke to the designer about designing beautiful spaces that are custom-tailored with accessibility and comfort in mind (and certainly look nowhere close to a hospital), the future of the design world, and how Arizona has influenced her design style.
Nov 4, 2019
7 Unexpected Wood Flooring Ideas That Are Extremely Cool
From hand-painted patterns to pink staircases and beyond, these surprisingly savvy ideas will revamp your boring hardwood floors.
Nov 2, 2019
LEGO Launched an Oversized Wooden Minifigure and People are Turning it Into Works of Art
Enthusiasts of the classic toy building blocks brand will want to add LEGO’s latest to the holiday wish list.
Nov 1, 2019
Try Frank Lloyd Wright’s 2-Second Trick for Seeing Your Home in a New Light
Weekend Projects
Wright didn't let his subconscious stop him from enjoying his home, and neither will we.
Oct 30, 2019
5 Interiors Inspired by Your Favorite ‘Game of Thrones’ Characters
If you're asking, how can I get the "Game of Thrones" look in my own home, but without all the murdering and dirt? We got you. [Spoilers for season 8]
Oct 31, 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.
Oct 31, 2019
Class of 2020: How Lora Appleton Is Reimagining the World of Children’s Design
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Who: Lora Appleton, founder of Kinder Modern design gallery Nominated by: Jaime Derringer, artist and founder of Design Milk Where to follow her: InstagramApartment Therapy’s Class of 2020 Design Changemakers is a specially-selected group of the 20 people in the design world everyone should know about by next year. We asked experts (and you!) to tell us who they think should be included—see the rest of the nominees here.
Oct 31, 2019
6 Witchy Ways to Make Your Home Fit for a Modern Coven
Cast a spell with these design tips.
Oct 31, 2019
Noah’s Graphic, Modern Abode
Name: Noah (2) Location: Sydney, Australia Room Size: 3.8m x 2.6m With three sons ages 2-12, Simone of Honey & Fizz is an expert at putting together little boys’ rooms. All three of her boys’ rooms are full of graphic patterns, color, and most importantly, fun. Her youngest son, Noah, calls this fantastic space home. Although he has some of his brother’s hand-me-down pieces, one certainly can’t say that his space isn’t special or unique to him.
Oct 31, 2019
These DIY Backyard Saunas Start at Under $5,000 & Can Be Built By 2 People
These cozy outdoor saunas can be placed right in your garden.
Oct 30, 2019
10 Beautiful Bathrooms You Might Want to Copy For Your Own Home
Take your bathroom from drab to fab with these standout ideas.
Oct 30, 2019
7 Homes Under 400 Square Feet that Master Smart Storage, Organization and Style
Each one of these homes is 400 square feet or under, but they're all well organized and good looking. Find smart storage solutions, double-duty furniture, and other clever ways to make the most of a small home.
Oct 30, 2019
8 Accessories from Urban Outfitters that Prove Your Bathroom Doesn’t Have to Be Boring
Including a toilet brush that's decorated with dried flowers.
Oct 29, 2019
10 Tips that'll Help Fix a Room Where Nothing Quite Goes Together
Have decor that doesn't go? Don't worry, we're here to help.
Oct 29, 2019
19 Reasons It's Time to Finally Ditch Your Boring White Bedroom Walls
Ditch white walls in favor of one of these cheery options.
Oct 29, 2019
I Let Our 2 Million Instagram Followers Decorate My Studio Apartment—And Here’s What Happened
For a type-A control freak Aries? Possibly!
Oct 29, 2019
Class of 2020: How Kate Wagner Is Making Everyone Question Everything About Design
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Wagner is known for her blog McMansion Hell, but her reach spreads far beyond that.
Oct 29, 2019
All the Cold Weather Bedding Essentials You Need to Stay Warm All Winter Long
Hibernation is in full effect.
Oct 29, 2019
How to Decorate Your Rental Walls Without Your Landlord Ever Finding Out
You can put the hammer away! These clever ideas won't leave any holes.
Oct 27, 2019
5 Places Experts Find Unique, Inexpensive Decor—Beyond Target and IKEA
Thanks to online shopping, you don’t have to hunt down every last estate sale and local boutique to find those affordable and distinctive pieces you crave.
Oct 25, 2019
This Hidden Section of Amazon Has the Most Gorgeous Natural Home Decor (Yes, There’s Rattan!)
Bring a bit of nature into your home with these neutral accent pieces.
Oct 24, 2019
Class of 2020: How YouTuber Alexandra Gater is Helping Millennials Rethink Design
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One look at Alexandra Gater's YouTube channel and you'll find a special corner of the internet that's packed to the gills with quippy and cheerful Millennial-geared decorating content.
Oct 24, 2019
Ashlae & Thom’s Eclectic Downtown Loft
Name: Ashlae and Thom Location: Denver, Colorado Size: 1,100 sq ft Years lived in: 10 months; Rented Ever thought of what a food blogger’s space would look like if it were crossed with a history buff’s pad?! Well, look no further! In the midst of the hustle and bustle of downtown Denver live food blogger Ashlae and her boyfriend Thom.
Oct 24, 2019
Santiago’s Modern Nursery That Doubles as a Home Office
Name: Santiago (newborn) Location: Miami, Florida Making room for baby was a bit of a challenge in our 1,000 sq. ft apartment. We not only wanted to welcome our new baby with a cozy nursery, but we also had to incorporate a fully functional working home office for my husband, Carlos Pacheco, CEO of CapturePod. We wanted to create a space with a clean modern vibe with a little edge that Santiago could grow into.
Oct 24, 2019
Jared Johnson of Holiday Custom Motorcycles
Name: Jared Johnson Location: Eliot; Portland, Oregon Size: 1,800 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Rented Carefully crafted and thoughtfully designed, Holiday Customs’ distinct aesthetic is the perfect marriage of sleek modern shapes and raw vintage character — all packaged into a ridable work of art. Jared Johnson is the one-man band behind Holiday Custom Motorcycles. After outgrowing his small garage, Jared found a 1800 square foot warehouse in Northeast Portland.
Oct 24, 2019
This Furniture Collection Can Be Built In Minutes, No Tools Needed
It’s a godsend for those who’d rather not exert too much energy by fumbling around with cumbersome tools and assembly instructions.
Oct 22, 2019
You're Spending too Much Money on These Home Decor Items
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Plus, the one items that's actually worth the splurge.
Oct 22, 2019
How Sisters Grace and Rebecca Atwood Spend Their Perfect Nights In at Home
We asked each Atwood sister to find out how similar (or different) they really are.
Oct 21, 2019
4 Easy Ways to Instantly Refresh Your Home for Fall
Thes four tips are like the interior design equivalent to your PSL.
Oct 21, 2019
Class of 2020: How Designer Carmen René Smith Creates “Willy Wonka” Moments
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If you take a look at Carmen René Smith's eclectic, warm, no holds barred design-style, it may not come as a surprise that she attributes a mermaid coffee table as one of her earliest inspirations.
Oct 21, 2019
You're 4 Steps Away From the Breakfast Nook of Your Dreams
Give your cozy corner some flair with these easy tips.
Oct 20, 2019
You Can Stay in One of These Haunted Airbnb Rentals For Just $31
Here are spooky Airbnbs that can be a part that can be your Halloween festivities.
Oct 18, 2019
West Elm’s Sister Site is the First Place You Should Go for New Lighting
And right now, select lighting is up to 40 percent off.
Oct 18, 2019
I Took a Risk on a Super Colorful Area Rug for Under $100, and Boy Did It Pay Off
The rug that finally convinced me to add more color to my apartment.
Oct 18, 2019
Anthropologie’s Newest Fall Releases Have One Thing in Common: Lots of Velvet (Plus They’re All on Sale!)
Velvet isn't going anywhere, and we're not mad about it.
Oct 18, 2019
Class of 2020: How Max Humphrey Transitioned From Punk Rock Musician to Design-Savvy Decorator
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Humphrey's use of ops of color (read: no all-white kitchens), punchy patterns, and a little dose of humor all encompass his modern cosmic Americana style—because, as he explains, design should never be taken too seriously.
Oct 17, 2019
Class of 2020: How Architect Alda Ly is Using Biophilic Design and Whimsy to Reimagine Retail, Healthcare, and Co-Working Spaces
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Ly, who is the sole principal of Alda Ly Architecture and Design, has designed Rent the Runway's first retail stores and The Wing locations around the country, among other spaces that define a modern aesthetic.
Oct 17, 2019
How Miranda Priestly, Carrie Bradshaw, and More Would Decorate Their Homes
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We’re dreaming up how four classic characters — Miranda Priestly, Carrie Bradshaw, Edna Mode, and Mugatu — would design their spaces today.
Oct 15, 2019
7 Easy Bathroom Fixture Upgrades on Amazon for Under $100
Your bathroom is one of the most intimate areas of your home, so it’s important to make it a space you actually enjoy spending time in. So what to do when your bathroom is in need of a real revamp, but you don’t have the budget, time, or lease agreement to do so?Good news, friends: Amazon offers all kinds of chic and affordable bathroom fixtures to upgrade your bathroom with ease.
Oct 15, 2019
Elaine’s ‘Seinfeld’ Apartment Is Actually in Chelsea—and Has a Seriously Dreamy Backyard
The red-bricked façade of the posh Chelsea townhouse is a familiar sight to many viewers of the sitcom.
Oct 14, 2019
This Candle Captures the Angst of Being Stuck in a Meeting
For your Office Space moments.
Oct 13, 2019
The Property Brothers’ New Home Line at Kohl’s Will Upgrade Your Living Room with Finds Under $75
To give you a taste of it, we’ve compiled our favorite 7 home items from the line—all under $75.
Oct 11, 2019
Gray Is Out and Beige Is Back, According to This Survey of Designers
And other 2020 color trend predictions.
Oct 8, 2019
We Toured the Official Lisa Frank Apartment, And You’ve Got To See the Bathroom
For a limited time, one room in Los Angeles has been transformed into a Lisa Frank paradise—which you can reserve for the ultimate throwback sleepover.
Oct 9, 2019
The 11 Most Gorgeous Home Design 'Risks' We've Seen So Far This Year
These are tours of the homes of people who took big design risks... and those risks paid off beautifully.
Oct 9, 2019
The Founder of Cabin Porn Shares His Favorite Submissions from the Past 10 Years
Zach Klein is the co-founder of video platform Vimeo, but if you’re reading this here website, he might be more famous for his other project: Cabin Porn. What started in 2009 as a Tumblr quickly morphed into a pre-Instagram vision board for those who dreamt of getting away from it all and experiencing nature firsthand, preferably from a charming little cabin.
Oct 8, 2019
‘Mixed-ish’ Brings Back the ‘80s, with Clashing Prints and Lots of Wicker
After fleeing the commune, Bow and her family find a new home in her grandfather’s rental house, which production designer Greg Grande conceptualized for the small screen.
Oct 8, 2019