Before and After: A Two-Piece Cabinet Gets a Charming Two-Tone Painted Makeover

Heather Bien Contributor Heather Bien is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer whose work has appeared on MyDomaine, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, HelloGiggles, and more. You’ll often find her making pitstops for roadside antique shops, drooling over original hardwood floors, or perfecting her latte recipe.

B&A: A 1940s Fan Found in the Trash Gets a Groovy Orange Redo for Just $20

Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.

How To: Make Natural, Chemical-Free Wood Cleaner

More and more I find myself opting for greener products in my home. Call me a hippie (you’re a hippie!), but I just don’t want all that toxic chemical junk around me. I’ve successfully transitioned all my cleaning products to eco-friendly versions, and I’m now dipping my toes in the realm of homemade cleaners. If you’ve made your own … Read more

51 Upholstered Benches for Every Room in the Home

Upholstered benches offer a comfortable take on a classic multipurpose accent, versatile and pleasant to use. We’ve collected our favorite upholstered benches from across the web – something for every style and every interior application. Find a spacious bench to make your entryway more fashionable and functional, a compact bench to provide supplementary seating in … Read more

B&A: A 1950s Bamboo Furniture Set Rescued from Craigslist’s “Free” Section

Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.

This Stylish, Renter-Friendly Furniture Line I Love Features an Unexpected Material (and Everything Is Under $100!)

Britt Franklin Assistant Shopping Editor 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 … Read more

B&A: A Beat-Up Vintage Buffet Shines After a $100 Stain and Paint Job

Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.

Minimalist White Interiors With Unique Furniture Designs

Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Unique furniture designs add stylish wow factor turn after turn inside these two unusual minimalist home designs. Visualised by Indifference Studio, each attention-grabbing interior is styled upon a simple, pure white base that allows the more prominent pieces to proudly sing out. The designer furniture pieces take on … Read more

B&A: A $7 Thrifted Cabinet Gets a Gorgeous Floral-Themed New Look for $200

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

Before and After: A Family Heirloom Makeover Tames Paper Clutter for Good

Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more