Before and After: A Designer Revamps a Desk Area in Her Son’s Childhood Bedroom

by Sarah Lyon published about 4 hours ago Many empty nesters opt to do a little bit of redecorating after their kids leave home, but not all parents are designers that can truly breathe new life into a tired, worse-for-the-wear space. When designer Erin Zubot’s son left for college, his empty room had seen better … Read more

B&A: An Unfinished Basement Gets an English Countryside Bathroom

Kelly Dawson Kelly Dawson is a media consultant based in Los Angeles. She is a prolific writer for notable publications including Cup of Jo, Vox, AFAR, Dwell, Martha Stewart Living, McSweeney’s and Architectural Digest. Kelly is the three-time guest editor for Refinery29’s “Voices of Disability” series, two-time guest host of “Call Your Girlfriend,” and deputy … Read more

11 Halloween Craft Ideas That Deliver All the Spooky Vibes with Minimal Effort

Decorating for Halloween tends to involve to the classics: Orange twinkle lights, giant plastic skeletons, and fake cobwebs are reliable details to usher in the season, but as fun as they are, you can build your own decorations using a little DIY spirit. For more content like this follow How ToHolidays From spider webs made … Read more

These Are 8 Apartment Therapy Editors’ Favorite Etsy Shops

Blair DonovanShopping Editor, Style Blair is Apartment Therapy’s Style Shopping Editor, where she covers the latest brand launches, need-to-buys, and anything related to her two unofficial beats — cane and rattan. Whenever she’s not perusing for the latest home finds (a rarity), you’ll probably find her reading, watching a horror film, or on the hunt … Read more

This Is TikTok’s “It” DIY Halloween Decor of 2022 — And How to Pull It Off

Sarah EverettStaff 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.

8 Easy, Cheap DIY Ideas for Fall Mantel Decor to Get You in the Autumn Spirit

Dressing up your fireplace mantel is an easy, budget-friendly way to decorate your home for the season. Going all-out with decor swaps all around the house can be time-consuming (and expensive!), but sticking to one little stretch makes the process totally doable in the span of a lazy afternoon. For more content like this follow … Read more

IKEA Says This Cozy Style Will Be Huge In 2023

IKEA has revealed what could be the next big interior trend, and it’s about to be very cozy. For more content like this follow According to the Swedish flatpack company, in late 2022 and early 2023, design choices will become bolder and more creative as people express themselves more after feeling constricted during the early … Read more

There’s a Good Chance You’ve Been Sleeping on the Color Orange

Kelly Dawson Kelly Dawson is a media consultant based in Los Angeles. She is a prolific writer for notable publications including Cup of Jo, Vox, AFAR, Dwell, Martha Stewart Living, McSweeney’s and Architectural Digest. Kelly is the three-time guest editor for Refinery29’s “Voices of Disability” series, two-time guest host of “Call Your Girlfriend,” and deputy … Read more

Here’s What to Look For at Estate Sales to Score Big, According to Experts

Kelsey Glennon Kelsey is a writer, editor, and photographer. She has lived on a ship and in a travel trailer, but feels most at home in her midcentury Florida bungalow that she styles with thrifted and antique finds. When she’s not writing about travel, interiors, commerce, or food, you can find her tending to her … Read more

Before and After: A Sad WFH Situation Goes From Bleak to Chic

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Sometimes even decor enthusiasts suffer from design indecision — or maybe it’s just not knowing what to do or worrying that you’ll make big decorating mistake. I, myself, blame … Read more