If you’ve ever seen real estate agents at work, you might imagine their car — specifically their trunk — operating like Mary Poppins’ carpet bag: Never mind the size it appears, anything they need might be found in there. Not seven flannel nightgowns, a folding armchair, or a pack of hairpins — but close. Masks, … Read more
I live in Chicago, a place known for its old buildings. And unfortunately, many of these aging structures have a startling lack of storage space. When I was looking for an apartment, maximizing storage was something I always kept in mind. I either needed a closet, or a room big enough to accommodate things that … Read more
Just like when an artist begins to work on a new painting, a blank canvas makes a great starting point for a professional home stager. Amanda Eufer-Lewis, owner and lead stylist of The Den Rentals in Denver, had that advantage when she was hired to stage a Denver townhouse. “It was very neutral, which we … Read more
If you’ve ever had two very different ideas of how to decorate your home, but you had to settle on just one, then you’ll be jealous of Andrew Stewart. As the founder and chief creative stylist of Red Cap Productions Inc., a home staging company based in New York City, he was tasked with furnishing … Read more
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
February is Bedroom Month on Apartment Therapy! We’re sharing stories all month about bedrooms — from how to decorate them, to the fascinating history of them, and so much more. Head over here to see them all! Picture yourself walking through an open house, waltzing in and out of rooms that one day might be yours. You … Read more
The holiday season is a festive time of year, but it can also be stressful. Do you really want to add selling your home to the mix? Real estate agents are still hard at work during the final weeks of the year, but before you put your home on the market over the holidays, consider … Read more
If you’ve ever prepped a home for sale, you’ve probably been advised to declutter and depersonalize so that prospective buyers can envision themselves living in your home. And while this advice continues to ring true, there is one caveat: your personal book collection. “A stack of books on a coffee table or bedside table adds … Read more
As we wrap up another year of being mostly stuck inside our homes, it’s only natural that we’d continue to look around and see if we’re living in the best, most aesthetic arrangement for ourselves. We scoured every tip we got from home stagers in 2021 to bring you this list of four — the very … Read more
Your entryway is the most important space in your home when it comes to making a good first impression. It’s the one thing greeting family, guests, and prospective buyers as they step inside your home. While the entryway typically serves a function — such as a place to hang your coat, stash your shoes, and … Read more