It’s no surprise that builder-grade, functional bathrooms often lack personality. But luckily, there are tons of stylish solutions and budget upgrades to help breathe new life into those blah bathrooms. DIYer Momina Zahid found herself with a particularly bland, outdated powder room begging for a face-lift. Between the chrome-finished faucet, neutral tile, dated light fixture, … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Growing up, my mom had a habit of buying two of everything. You could always find two colanders in the cupboard, two shoe racks in the entryway, and for some strange reason, two different hand soaps in the … Read more
Maxwell Ryan CEO Maxwell left teaching in 2001 to start Apartment Therapy as a design business helping people to make their homes more beautiful, organized AND healthy. The website started up in 2004 with the help of his brother, Oliver. Since then he has grown ApartmentTherapy.com, added TheKitchn.com, our home cooking site, and has authored … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. To say my hair and I have been on a longtime journey would be an understatement. As someone who spent her middle school mornings straightening her hair sopping wet (my hairdresser gasped the first time I told her … Read more
Lydia Mack Contributor Lydia Mack is a freelance writer and author of the book “I Put Pants On for This.” Her work has been published by VICE, HelloGiggles, On Our Moon, and more. She has been a sweatpants loyalist and homebody since before it was cool, and frequently forgets that she just made a cup … Read more
When you have a master bathroom that’s anything but, and you’re working with a limited budget, it’s time for a small bathroom remodel. This mid-century house belongs to Logan and Hannah, who share it with their daughters Brooklyn and Dakota and, soon, another baby girl. The growing family has a master bathroom that needs to … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Some people love receiving over-the-top gifts, like a cashmere potholder or a diamond-encrusted anything. But then there are the giftees who only crave what they can actually use. Enter: Our guide to the most practical and useful gifts … Read more
Before and after: reworking the layout creates a kitchen-diner fit for family life DIY-er saved £800 on glamorous bedroom makeover with a smart IKEA Pax walk-in wardrobe Before and after: from tiny en-suite to supersized shower room
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
DIY-er saved £800 on glamourous bedroom makeover with a smart IKEA Pax walk-in wardrobe Before and after: Inspirational bright and airy living room transformation Smart DIYer gave her plain kitchen an on-trend green makeover for just £30