This Designer Transformed a Classic BILLY Bookcase Into a Chic Rattan Cabinet

One glance is all it takes to recognize IKEA’s classic bestseller, the BILLY bookcase. But step inside the home of Kathryn Hawkes, and you might not recognize it even if you were standing right in front of it. That’s because the Dubai-based interior designer decided to hack her bookcase, making it look more chic with … Read more

10 Design Influencers Share Decor Items Gifted From Father Figures

Few decor items are more meaningful than a vintage piece gifted from a loved one. It’s no surprise then that interior design enthusiasts have an affinity for decorating their own homes with decor accents that they inherited from their fathers. “To me, any gift a father gives is special,” says interior designer Jenelle Lovings. “My … Read more

4 Cheap Kitchen Cabinet Upgrades Home Stagers Swear By

Costly renovations aren’t the only way to upgrade the look of your kitchen, especially if you’re looking to put your home on the market and would rather not invest a ton into it. There are also changes you can make to the outside of your cabinetry to upsell your kitchen to a potential buyer.  “The … Read more

This Condo Has Hand-Painted Walls and Serious Rock ‘n’ Roll Vibes

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Arabella Proffer and husband, Ben Vendetta, with two catsLocation: OhioType of home: High-rise CondoSize: 900 square feetYears lived in: 9 years, first renting and now own Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and … Read more

Overwatering Plants Isn’t Just Bad For Them, It’s Bad for You

Ashley Abramson Contributor Ashley Abramson is a writer-mom hybrid in Minneapolis, MN. Her work, mostly focused on health, psychology, and parenting, has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Allure, and more. She lives in the Minneapolis suburbs with her husband and two young sons. Follow Ashley

See How 5 Designers Made the Same Paint Colors Look Totally Different

Sarah Everett Production Assistant Sarah is Apartment Therapy’s production assistant. She recently completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.

B&A: A Smart Layout Change Makes This Kitchen Cook Space Twice as Big

Megan Baker Home Projects Editor Megan is a writer and editor who specializes in home upgrades, DIY projects, hacks, and design. Before Apartment Therapy, she was an editor at HGTV Magazine and This Old House Magazine. Megan has a degree in Magazine Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She is a self-taught weighted … Read more