What You Should Look For (and Avoid) When Shopping for a Pet-Friendly Rug — Plus 5 of Our Top Picks

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you’re torn between your love of pets and your love of decorative rugs, we’ve got some good news: You can have both! You might think that you have to sacrifice style for functionality, but it turns out … Read more

For Long-Term Savings When Decorating, Nothing Beats This Living Room Staple

If the word “slipcover” calls to mind a ruffley, chintz chair in a dusty corner, then you’re missing out on one of the best investments you can make for your home. Slipcovers can be just as tailored as upholstery, and they vastly extend the life of your furniture.  In decades past, a homeowner might commission … Read more

10 Interior Design Terms That Will Help You Be a Savvier Buyer

Ashley Abramson Contributor Ashley Abramson is a writer-mom hybrid in Minneapolis, MN. Her work, mostly focused on health, psychology, and parenting, has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Allure, and more. She lives in the Minneapolis suburbs with her husband and two young sons. Follow Ashley

This Room Spray is So Good My Friends Can’t Stop Asking About It

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve loved perfume. From the first bottle of Tommy Girl I pulled out of my Christmas stocking as a pre-teen to the splurge-worthy bottle of Anine Bing’s Pure Noir I spoiled … Read more

A Blogger’s Charleston Rental Is Bright, Colorful, and Filled With Cool Art

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Renter’s Name: Grace Atwood and Tyrion Lannister Cream Puff, her Persian cat Designer’s Name: Erin GatesLocation: Charleston, South Carolina Size: 1,233 square feetType of Home: ApartmentYears Lived In: 1year, renting In the winter of 2020, Grace Atwood opted to spend … Read more

This Website Is My (Lazy) Vintage-lover’s Secret to Buying and Selling Secondhand Home Goods

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. I have an affinity for old things. I love storied furniture, hand-me-down decor, and — much to the chagrin of my minimalist housemate — knick-knacks, trinkets, and tchotchkes. I have a steady routine of buying used home goods, … Read more

Sarah Sherman Samuels’ First Home Collection Is a Lesson in 2022 Design Trends

Blair Donovan Shopping Editor, Style Blair is Apartment Therapy’s Style Shopping Editor, where she covers the latest brand launches, need-to-buys, and anything related to her two unofficial beats — cane and rattan. Whenever she’s not perusing for the latest home finds (a rarity), you’ll probably find her reading, watching a horror film, or on the … Read more

10 Freestanding Wardrobe and Clothes Racks We Love

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you’re living in a space with a teeny-tiny closet (or no closet at all), have no fear. A freestanding wardrobe or clothing rack can provide a home for all your things, no remodeling required. Clothing racks and … Read more

My Apartment Was Always Too Dark — Until I Discovered This $60 Portable Lamp

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When I first moved into my apartment, I was truly appalled by its lack of lighting. Everything else about the place was perfect — big windows, hardwood floors, and a spacious layout — but it was dark. Without … Read more

This Condo Draws Inspo from Black Women Singers and Feminist Artists and Authors

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Sekile M. NzingaLocation: Rogers Park — Chicago, IllinoisSize: 1200 square feetType of Home: Condo Years lived in: 1.5 years, renting For Sekile Nzinga, the Chief Equity Officer for the State of Illinois and the founder of The … Read more