Britt Franklin Contributor 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 wanderlust. (Sometimes … Read more
Over the past few years, shiplap has become an increasingly popular choice for interior walls. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s a kind of wooden board that’s often used for constructing sheds, barns, and other rustic buildings. Traditional shiplap has grooves that give it the distinct appearance of having horizontal lines. The material is popular in kitchens … Read more
A dull kitchen was given an injection of colour and pattern for less than £250 Two brothers save £2,000 on parquet flooring for their mum’s living room by using wooden pallets A DIY fan has recreated the Friends kitchen for less than £750
Even the nicest condos sometimes come with outdated, dirty, disappointing bathrooms — especially if the space was previously a rental for years. Dingy bathtubs, cracked floors, drab colors, you name it. That was the case for Lauren and Kameron Sears’ guest bathroom. Luckily, these bathroom issues can usually be fixed up with the help of a … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. While Rihanna is best known for her music (drop the new album, RiRi!) she’s also made a huge name for herself in the beauty world with her much-loved cosmetics brand, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna. “get into this 🍑!!!” … Read more
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
If you’ve spent any time searching through home listings, you’ve likely seen terms like “three-quarter bath” pop up from time to time. And if you’re anything like me, you scratched your head wondering what on earth that means. Lucky for you, I did the research so you don’t have to. As it turns out, bathroom … Read more
When you build a life in a home, complete with four kids, it’s hard to leave the memories. Lauren Risley, real estate expert from HGTV’s second episode of “Call the Closer” calls it “The Anchor Problem” when a client is stuck emotionally in a home that is no longer serving their needs. She convinced Tony, … Read more
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
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Frank and her husband, Pedro, live in a 700-square-foot apartment in Brooklyn. Frank’s design style is clean, simple, and colorful. “There are some tendencies towards leanness and minimalism, but in color,” she says. “Definitely a lot of Scandinavian influences.” … Read more