October is Money Month at Apartment Therapy! That means we’re sharing stories about saving money to buy a home, hacks to help you stick to your budget, and more all month. Head over here to see them all! It’s no secret designers are total pros at sourcing amazing furniture, artwork, and decorative accents. And some of those finds … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Each fall and winter, I love looking ahead to the design trends that will make waves in the coming year. Right now, I’m all about figuring out what lighting styles will shine in 2022. I spoke with seven … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. As the end of the year approaches, it’s only natural to look back and see how far we’ve come. Now that summer’s over, you can reflect on your progress on your yearly goals — or you can think back … Read more
House hunting is a truly wild ordeal. Let’s start at the top: You’re (in many cases) talking about spending your life savings on a piece of property, so there’s just no way it’s not going to be stressful. You’re invasively walking through people’s homes, rifling through their things, and judging their various choices. Add in … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. The influence Latinx designers, decorators, interior stylists, architects, bloggers, and artists have had on the design world is indelible. Take a closer look at the industry though, and it’s painfully obvious that Latinx creators don’t always have a … Read more
It’s no secret home design trends come and go, and looks that were once all the rage often wane in popularity after just a few years’ time. One formerly ubiquitous home element? The accent wall, aka a single wall that’s painted, wallpapered, or covered in something different than the rest of a room’s walls. Typically, … Read more
Moving into a new space is pretty much always overwhelming, and determining what needs to be tackled first in terms of upgrades and decorating can be challenging. Once your basic furnishings — bed, sofa, coffee table — are in place, and you’re almost unpacked, what comes next? Should you install wallpaper? Paint? Address something else … Read more
As much as designers love to stay on top of the latest decor trends and styles, they often yearn for the looks of yesteryear, many of which have plenty of design merit — but have fallen to the wayside over time. I spoke to nine top designers who shared the trends they wish hadn’t slipped … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. The sky’s the limit for bonus rooms, if you’re lucky enough to have one. Decorating them often calls for an extra dose of creativity, and sometimes that means calling in some reinforcements, namely a pro designer. That’s exactly … Read more
There’s no denying the drama, the intrigue, the mystery, and the (potential) ease of designing with black paint, furniture, or decor. No, my love affair with this hue isn’t symbolic of the fact that I don’t love vibrant colors. In fact, many black furnishings, wallpapers, and decorative accessories can be teamed up with pops of … Read more