Design Inspiration

How Booking the Cheapest Vacation Rental Might Actually Be Costing You Money, According to a TV Travel Host

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Nicoletta Richardson Entertainment Editor In her spare time, Nicoletta loves marathoning the latest Netflix show, doing at-home workouts, and nurturing her plant babies. Her work has appeared in Women’s Health, AFAR, Tasting Table, and Travel + Leisure, among others. A graduate from Fairfield University, Nicoletta majored in English and minored in Art History and Anthropology, … Read more

Kristen Bell Has a Coffee Bar In Her Bathroom, and It’s a Smart Morning Hack

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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.

Getting a Dog Totally Changed My Perspective of My Neighborhood

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Four months into the pandemic, my therapist leveled with me. “Sarah,” she advised, “you need two things: unconditional love, and a reason to get up in the morning.” Woof. I’d been in a pathetic place. The shutdown’s sudden, expansive changes left me in a semi-permanent state of sedation. While my isolation was no greater or … Read more

The Culinary-School Staple You Should Always Have in Your Own Kitchen

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I learned a lot in culinary school — things like how to make a sauce, cook chicken perfectly, make flawless beans and grains, for example. But the most important thing I learned is that having the right tools for the job makes all the difference. See, professional kitchens are stocked with gear that make prepping, … Read more

The 27 Greatest Laundry Hacks of All Time

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. There’s really something for everyone to hate about laundry. Impatient people hate the waiting. Easily-distracted people hate the folding. And there’s not a soul on Earth that enjoys the part where you leave piles of folded clothes in … Read more

The 3 Things I Regret Not Making a Priority in My First Apartment

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Finding your first real apartment is one of the most exciting markers of transitioning into adulthood. I remember when I got mine: I was an undergrad, living near school with my grandmother. Like practically all college-age students, I was quickly growing tired of rules and regulations on how I spent my days and nights. It … Read more

A 458-Square-Foot Oregon Rental Is a Great Example of Natural and Relaxed Style

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Name: Sarah Boam with Frankie, my catLocation: Eugene, OregonType of home: ApartmentSize: 458 square feetYears lived in: 2.5 years, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: The house was built in 1900 and was eventually converted into three apartments. Fortunately, they preserved the charming historic … Read more