This Budget-Minded Trend Will Make Your Kitchen (or Bathroom!) Look Like a Million Bucks

When it comes to design, I’m all about a creative combo. Lately, I’ve been particuarly into a new trend I’ve been seeing: mixing different sizes and shapes of tile in the kitchen or bathroom for some added oomph. Tile is having a major moment right now, and designer Shoshanna Shapiro weighs in as to why. … Read more

Before and After: HGTV’s “Rock the Block” Creates Soothing and Stylish Bathrooms From Identical Blank Slates

The bedrooms started as empty spaces with bare white floors and walls, and the bathrooms were similarly barren. Each team added their own serene spin to the bedrooms, but the greatest upgrades — according to judges Alison Victoria (“Windy City Rehab”) and Page Turner (“Fix My Flip”) — came with how they redesigned the bathrooms … Read more

B&A: A Small, Windowless Bathroom Feels Much Brighter After Simple Changes

Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She 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.

My Favorite Waffle Knit Bath Towel Is Also My Favorite Kitchen Cleaning Tool

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Inspired by the flat weave of many Turkish towel designs, the Mediterranean towels are the ideal texture for quick hand drying and thorough surface cleaning. When paired with my favorite organic disinfectants, dust removers, and wood cleaners, it’s … Read more

The Chic, Sustainable Find That Changed How I Think About Wooden Bath Mats Forever

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Wooden bath mats have always intimidated me. Compared to the plush or towel-like bath mats I’m accustomed to, they just seemed impractical. I’d seen them in many a Japanese onsen, where their design history is deeply rooted, but … Read more

I’ve Tried Lots of Waffle Towels and These Are By Far the Softest — and They Don’t Crowd My Linen Closet

Britt Franklin Assistant Shopping Editor Britt is a stargazer and sunrise-chaser with a collection of magic erasers, and a fascination with the fantastic. A storyteller at heart, she finds inspiration in all the small things, and can likely be found singing show tunes, catching up on K-dramas, or going on adventures to satiate her natural-born … Read more

Before and After: An Old Yellowed Bathroom Gets a $900, DIY-Packed Makeover

Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She 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.

Before and After: A $1,470 Bathroom Redo Cleverly Adds Space for Laundry

Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She 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.