We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Those odd narrow nooks in your home, like you’d find at the end of a hallway, for example, can be pretty tricky to decorate. Some people decide to make a statement with neon art, others opt for a … Read more
As an apartment dweller, I always enjoy scoping out the homes featured on Apartment Therapy for ideas that can be used in a petite place like mine. Luckily, there are endless examples of stylish, small-space friendly ideas that pop up every day — so many, in fact, that I took the time to narrow down … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. There’s nothing quite like an heirloom rug to add instant old world charm to a room. A faded Oushak just makes a space feel extra collected, curated, and homey. Personally, I could spend hours scrolling through Etsy and … 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
It’s official: ’80s design is back in full force, and there’s one ’80s essential that’s popping up in house tours (and on Instagram) over and over again: the plaster floor lamp. Frequently seen in taupe or cream-colored tones paired with pleated empire shades, these sturdy, sculptural, and often spiral-based lamps are on the rise in … Read more
Kailey Hansen Contributor Kailey Hansen is a communications specialist in the greater Chicago area. She enjoys yoga, reading, Cloroxing her counters, and Swiffering her apartment. Her writing has been featured in The Financial Diet, Refinery29, and more.
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When designers and DIYers alike find a furnishing that’s sophisticated, complements a number of aesthetics, and is extremely durable, they become fans for life. From all of my reporting and scouting on home decor over the past few … Read more
Laura Fenton Contributor Laura Fenton is the author of The Little Book of Living Small. She writes about home design and sustainability, and is a regular contributor to Apartment Therapy. Her work has been published in Better Homes & Gardens, Eater, New York Magazine, and Real Simple. Follow Laura
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
Struggling with how to lay out your living room to maximize form and function? Me too. Whether you live in a small studio or a larger home, furniture arrangement can be tricky, and sometimes thinking outside the box is the way to go! These eight smart living rooms — all from Apartment Therapy house tours … Read more