We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Growing up, my home was filled with hutches and china cabinets. These display pieces held it all, from family heirlooms and English tea sets my aunt brought over from Europe to our extensive photo and music collections, making … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Vintage pieces, DIY projects, jewel tones, gold luxe finishes, and lots of velvet… Scarlett and Xandice’s home, known as The Gal Palace, is full of their personalities. “When we moved into the flat it was our first time … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. So you’re ready to make a splash in your home with a new piece of artwork and don’t mind splurging a little. For longevity’s sake and return on investment, what exactly should you keep in mind prior to … Read more
Sarah M. Vazquez Commerce Writer Sarah writes about all things shopping for Apartment Therapy, helping you find the best deals and the best products for you and your home. A Brooklyn-born Jersey Girl, she loves a good playlist, a good bagel, and her family (but not necessarily in that order). Follow Sarah
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Lauren Meichtry, Sierra Meichtry (daughter, 7) and Leo Meichtry (son, 5)Location: Manhattan Beach, CaliforniaSize: 1,000 square feetType of Home: Duplex Years lived in: 2 months, renting I found this apartment on Trulia and feel like I got … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Some love them, some hate them, but if you sleep hot, have a hefty electricity bill because of drafty windows, or simply can’t seem to catch enough winks, blackout curtains could be your new best friends. They serve … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When I refreshed my bedroom paint color last spring, I stared at what felt like millions of paint swatches. The room had been painted in Silver Song (1557), one of Benjamin Moore’s slightly greige grays, for nearly 10 … Read more
I grew up in a pre-war bungalow house in Belmont Craigen, which is a bungalow belt neighborhood in Chicago; think squat little houses with bay windows lining the entire block, making you think back to a time of streetcars and phonographs. The homes there were mainly built between the years of 1910 to 1930 to … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Let’s hear it for leather! Whether you’re a fan of the real thing or you’re all faux, all the time, leather-look furnishings and accent pieces are the perfect addition to any home, especially in the winter, since they … Read more
Sarah M. Vazquez Commerce Writer Sarah writes about all things shopping for Apartment Therapy, helping you find the best deals and the best products for you and your home. A Brooklyn-born Jersey Girl, she loves a good playlist, a good bagel, and her family (but not necessarily in that order). Follow Sarah