Design Inspiration

This Versatile $15 Organizer Creates Instant Storage Space in Your Kitchen — and Has Nearly 10,000 Five-Star Amazon Reviews

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Anyone who enjoys spending time in the kitchen knows the trials and tribulations of storing all of your gear neatly and accessibly. From cabinets overflowing with pots, pans, and trays to drawers so packed to the brim with … Read more

Our Editors Swear These Pillows Are the Secret to Better Sleep — and They’re Both on Sale

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Have you ever had that dreaded feeling of waking up achy, sore, and not very rested? That’s a telltale sign your pillow is likely on it’s last leg and is in serious need of a replacement. Investing in … Read more

9 Designers Share Their Favorite Colorful Living Rooms

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No two colorful spaces look the same, and the following living rooms prove that color can make a home shine in a variety of ways, even if it’s used subtly. I spoke with nine experts who each shared their favorite vibrant spaces from their portfolios as well as the inspiration behind the design. Whether you’re … Read more

The Loveliest Front Door Paint Colors to Try This Year

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Mili Mansaray Contributor Mili Mansaray is a writer whose work covers everything from porch paint colors to voting rights. She received a degree in journalism and Africana studies from New York University, where she served as a staff writer for Washington Square News. Since graduating in May 2020, she has also been published in The … Read more

20 Years Later, Elle Woods’ Dorm Room In “Legally Blonde” Is Just as Inspirational as Ever

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Beneath its perfectly pink surface, “Legally Blonde” has a heart of gold. The 2001 cult classic quickly solidified itself as one of the most inspirational comedies of the early aughts, boasting a women-led cast that ultimately led to the feminist icon that the universe knows and loves today: Elle Woods. Played by Reese Witherspoon, the … Read more

Before and After: A “Piece of Junk” Table Becomes a Stylish Centerpiece for $50

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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

The Best Kid- and Pet-Friendly Sofas You Can Buy Now

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Floyd $1895.00 One way to know if your sofa will hold up to heavy use? Drop heavy weights on it. That’s what the people at Floyd did when they were making The Sofa. They wanted to simulate what 10 years of heavy use would look like, so they repeatedly dropped weights on it, pulled on … Read more

This Apartment’s Decor Is Vibrant & the Color-Coordinated Closet Is Dreamy

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Haley Boyko, my partner Nick Sylvester, and our three dogs, Maya, Emma, and PennyLocation: Brooklyn — New York City, New YorkSize: 3 bed 3 bath duplexYears lived in: 2 years, renting Footwear designer and freelance illustrator Haley … Read more