Ideas&Inspiration

See Why This Eclectic and Colorful House Has a Space Named “The Avocado Room”

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Name: Mylene Raspado and familyLocation: Melrose Park, IllinoisType of home: HouseSize: 2,100 square feetYears lived in: 8 months, own Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I am an interior designer who loves to layer color, culture, and creativity in all I do. I am Puerto … Read more

This ‘New York Times’ Political Reporter’s Brooklyn Loft Is All About Color, Art

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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. Name: Astead W. HerndonLocation: Brooklyn — New York City, NYType of Home: LoftYears Lived In: 2 years, renting      Astead W. Herndon, a political reporter for The New York … Read more

This Designer-Favorite Brand Is Making Upgrading Cabinet Fronts Easier Than Ever

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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. If you’re hoping to give your kitchen cabinetry, bathroom vanity, or even living room built-ins a facelift anytime soon, here’s a bit of exciting news: Semihandmade now offers fronts … Read more

This Is the Loveliest, Most Organized 200-Square-Foot Studio We’ve Ever Seen

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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. Name: Skylar Pittmon Location: Greenwich Village — New York, NYCSize: 200 square feetType of Home: Studio Apartment Years lived in: 1.5 years, renting Before moving into this teeny studio … Read more

This Is the Best Kind of Dining Table If You Live In a Small Space

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Savannah West Home Assistant Editor Savannah is Assistant Editor for the Home Team at Apartment Therapy. When she’s not writing about style tips, product launches, or interviewing designers, you can catch her re-watching Gossip Girl or on Facetime with her grandma. Savannah is a proud HBCU graduate and Clark Atlanta University alumna who believes there’s … Read more

This Small Michigan Rental Is Filled With DIYs and Decked Out for Pride

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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. Name: Daniel Parkington, husband Geof Parkington, pet Stella Location: Grand Rapids, MichiganSize: 670 square feetType of Home: Mid-rise apartment building Years lived in: 7 years, renting Daniel and his husband … Read more

5 Quick, Easy, and Relatively Inexpensive Tips for Brightening a Dark Kitchen

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If the latter sounds like your kitchen, good news! These five simple, designer-approved tricks can brighten up your kitchen — sans renovating! — so that it can be much more inviting. Check out this list of remedies below. Incorporate reflective decorative objects and finishes.  Perhaps the easiest way to bring a bit of light into … Read more

6 Things You Don’t Need in Your Living Room

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Aside from the kitchen, which many refer to as “the heart of the home,” your living room is one of the most important spaces to spend a little time getting the decor right, as it’s a hub that also serves multiple purposes. It’s a place for lounging after a long day, a gathering space for … Read more

Two College Students Maximize Space in This 450 Square Foot Studio

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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. Name: Gaby Neira, Chris Yera, and Moon the catLocation: Upper West Side — New York, NYSize: 450 square feetType of Home: StudioYears Lived In: 10 months, renting When Gaby … Read more