Decorating

Catching some zzz's has never been so practical.

Buddha figurines. “Tribal” print blankets. Pillows with faux ikat patterns. Are they culturally appropriative, or are they simply inspired?

They say that money can't buy you love but sometimes, it can buy some great living room style.

All of their minifigs are PERFECT.

A Before & After last weekend held an important lesson: Sometimes just rearranging the existing furniture in your space can drastically affect the look of a room. But if your bedroom is extraordinarily small, you might have limited options on where you place your bed. To place a bed in front of a window and make it look more awesome than awkward, peruse these 12 rooms doing it right for inspiration. Ideas to remember when you’re thinking about this simple bedroom rearranging tip: 1.

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’.

Must See TV meets COTY

Name: Keli Faw, founder of Make*Do*Mend + Drygoods Design Location: Drygoods Design: 5308 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 Years worked in: 2 years Keli Faw, founder of the previously online-only fabric and crafting shop Drygoods Design, graduated into a physical space with the opening of Ballard’s brick and mortar Drygoods Design. Situated behind a coffee shop in an a multi-space building, Faw incorporates two adjacent spaces: the retail shop, and the creative workspace Make*Do*Mend.

You could make around $10,000 a year.

Give your space the royal treatment with one of these hues.

From chevron wood to layered rugs, and everything in between, here are seven flooring ideas for your living room.

Plus, an exclusive behind the scenes clip of the making of Villanelle's apartment.

As obsessed as Villanelle is with Eve on "Killing Eve," I am more obsessed with her apartment.

You may have drooled along with us at Tony Stark’s dream garage and workshop. Turns out some of the tech is actually quite achievable. Unfortunately we don’t mean the fantastical suit of armor, fanciful interactive 3D user interface, the sports cars, or the kickass space. But there’s plenty of daily tech in use that is quite attainable. Come check out Iron Man’s man cave!Tony Stark’s workspace is a man’s dream realized for the movies.

We didn’t fall for each other at first sight, but rather it was a slow, growing interest over the course of a few blissful months.

If you’ve always felt like something was a little off, it might be one of these things. And the good news is it’s totally fixable.

How to bring the Dutch spirit into your design routine.

This isn't about seat up vs. seat down. This is about the lid, the more important thing.

Do your sign traits align with your personal style?

Never underestimate the power of a well-accessorized home office.

From dove to charcoal and everything in between, these are the best gray paint colors for your living room.

Because nobody wants to stare at bland, beige, and boring walls!

The living room is the every-room. Here's how you should design such a multifaceted space.

Flipping through the new IKEA catalog each year gives us more than a just peek into what new products the retailer is adding to shelves; it's a window into what will be big in interiors in the next 12 months. The pages are packed with inspiration, and this year we narrowed it down to eight trends we expect to see a lot more of in 2020.

The author of "Pasta, Pretty Please," and curator of the @saltyseattle Instagram account is known for creative carb-based works of art.

Maxwell started Apartment Therapy here in New York. Lots of folks in this city were in need of design solutions tailored for their specific small-home challenges. Here, let’s take a look at some successful small homes from this capital of tiny apartment living:Most of these are from previous Apartment Therapy house tours, which are brimming with small home solutions that lots of us can take inspiration from. The homes’ locations vary from Brooklyn Heights to Chelsea.

Name: Suzi and Tchotchke, a 3-year-old schnoodleLocation: Yukon Studio Lofts, in Columbus’ Short North neighborhoodSize: 557 square feetYears lived in: 3 Suzi West has gone big by going small in her Short North studio condominium, which, in the living room alone, features show-stopping “branchelier,” a 3-foot-wide chandelier of white willow; an oversized zebra-print ottoman and an 8-foot-tall cupboard.

Name: Heather Moore & Paul Edmunds Location: Gardens, Cape Town Size: 860 square feet Years lived in: 9 When the opportunity came to visit the studio and home of textile designer Heather from SkinnyLaminx, we jumped at the opportunity! She shares her home with husband and fellow artist Paul Edmunds. It’s a living mood-board — with pieces of inspiration splashed about in a beautifully creative and aesthetic way.

Breathable sheets and lightweight blankets are ideal for keeping you cozy without making you feel overheated.

Approximately five million of the 20 million new homes built between 1946 and 1966 had a cotton candy pink bathroom.

Getting super creative can save money and give you a good story behind your dorm decor!

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.

Name: Saana Sipilä & Olli Sallinen Location: Pohjola, Turku, Finland Size: 516 square feet Years lived in: 5 years; Rented Finnish textile designers Saana and Olli have made their home in a tiny yellow wooden house in Turku, Finland. Built in the 1890s, the space shows signs of age, but the couple’s thoughtful styling and furnishings compliment its well-worn appearance so well that one wouldn’t really want it any other way.

Remember the excitement when the [Sears/JCPenney/Delia*s/American Girl/insert your favorite childhood catalog of choice here] arrived? For me, that feeling is still alive and well. Last week, I eagerly awaited a certain special delivery, and I was not disappointed. In my mailbox I found an advance copy of the 2020 IKEA catalog, and today I get to share it with all of you. The catalog theme is Save Our Sleep, and it’s not hard to imagine why they’ve chosen that focus.

You don't necessarily need a refreshing glass of lemonade or blood orange sorbet to enjoy this fruity fad.

Thanks to this soothing shade, it's pretty easy being green.

Trust us, there's a power paint color for the entire family.

This has both form and function.

I'm an extrovert, but I need a little alone time to transition from work, errands, or social activities into home life.

They're trendy, pretty, and relatively affordable.

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.

Awesome (and affordable!) pieces to add to your gallery wall.

Did someone say hygge?

Switching area codes, coasts, or continents? Here's what professional designers say you need to buy for your space, stat.

We’re dreaming up how four classic characters—Ramona, Nancy Drew, Eloise, and Junie B. Jones— would design their spaces today.

Built for a book collector, this fairytale home stuns in its historic detail with all the modern upgrades fit for royalty.

When people find out I just got home from a two-week trip to Japan with my mom, they invariably say, “I’m so jealous! It’s totally on my bucket list.” And I say, “Yes, up until a few weeks ago I was on your side of this conversation!” I have spent my whole life wanting to go there, and for a recent big birthday (cough) my mom made it happen. It totally lived up to expectations: the temples, the culture, the beauty, and, of course, the food.

Whoever said money can't buy you happiness has clearly never been to a dollar store.

Love marble as much as we do? These accessories are an easy way to bring a sleek edge to your space.

The pixel pattern is a modern spin on the nostalgic graphic style

Austin is known for its live music scene, funky boutique hotels and nearby Hill Country, and one of its newest places to stay, The Wayback Cafe and Cottages, combines the charm of all three. Located on three Live Oak-dotted acres in the exclusive West Lake Hills neighborhood, The Wayback boasts eight board-and-batten style cottages, a restaurant led by the flavors of Central Texas and a handful of communal areas including a pool, fire pit and cabana.

Get your space back on track with these helpful tips.

You don't need to have a dinner party to create a gorgeous tablescape.

You can't always get what you want, but you can use your design chops to hack your way to your dream house.

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.”

Just when we thought we couldn’t love Target more, we’ve found a new favorite section to browse both in-person and online.

Goodbye, neutrals. Hello, bold, beautiful black rooms.

Here's what to hang and how to hang it!

Want to zhuzh up your bathroom walls, but don't know where to start? Let these rooms give you design inspiration.

Your tastes might've changed since you were a kid, but the color of your childhood bedroom might inform your current style.

Trends come and go—and these four fads have already had their 15 minutes of design fame.

Six setups that rival a single, minimalist bookshelf.

If color-coded shelves feel played out, feast your eyes on these stunning alternatives.

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.

If your grandmother was suffering from an illness and she didn’t know, but you did — would you tell her? That’s the conflict Awkwafina grapples with in her starring role in Lulu Wang’s feature directorial debut, “The Farewell,” out Friday, July 12.

Give the classic art style a modern twist with these tips.

Put the spotlight on your space with these illuminating tips.

The kitchen rug trend isn't going anywhere anytime soon, so here's how to incorporate it into your space.

Plus, five fresh ways to bring this viral design trend to your home.

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.

Do any of their picks match your favorite room?

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.