Hands up if you want to do some easy DIY home projects this weekend that can transform your home without breaking the bank? Right? There’s something incredibly satisfying about ticking off a home project. Especially when it doesn’t require a full-blown renovation, a team of tradespeople, or a massive budget. Often, people, including me (…definitely … Read more
Photo: This Is Glamorous January is always an awkward time for home decor. The holidays are over, and your home feels so empty without all the festive decorations. Well, there’s an easy solution – fill those empty gaps with winter themed decor. Don’t worry, it’s super simple to make the transition. Here are ten of our … Read more
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. Maybe you’ve sensed a shift in the world of interior design back toward more traditional, ornate spaces — your social media feeds and favorite magazine pages flooded with homes … Read more
If you’re someone who likes to inject inspiration from your travels into your home, you’ll want to take note of the storied East Village apartment of Meher Goel. “I’ve lived across six countries,” Goel says, “which has allowed me to borrow inspiration from all the cultures I’ve been lucky enough to carry with me.” Her … Read more
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
A few years ago, I was helping build homes with Habitat for Humanity. My job was to paint everything — the walls, any built-in shelving, and the ceilings. I left every job splattered with paint (thank god for hats), but with a great sense of accomplishment. And that was the only time I ever painted … Read more
Photo: Bruno Bornsztein It’s advent calendar time! As I write this post, the Midwest is being walloped by a snow storm. Nothing inspires holiday decorating like many inches of snow, and to stave off decking all the halls, I created a little diy advent calendar village for our children. Read on for the full tutorial. … Read more
This week, learn how to fix a door that won’t stay open and remove paint from plastic furniture. (pixelshot/Photo illustration by SVproduction, Getty Images/NA, Photo Images) Hour 1 In Hour 1, hear the answer to these questions: ‘Can I tile over tile?’ ‘Can you install vinyl plank flooring over asphalt?’ and more. Tiling over Tile … Read more
Photo: Faith Towers Provencher So you love the look of calligraphy, but you don’t have the time to learn how to do it? Or the patience, or the steady hand? Well there’s an easy way to fake it ’til you make it… today I’m going to show you how to make your own faux calligraphy place … Read more
Photo: Honestly Yum Halloween can get cheesy fast. Just look around your local craft stores, and you’ll see ghosts and goblins and witches galore. But there are ways to decorate your home for the holiday in a more sophisticated way… and we set out to find 15 of the very best. Click through to check … Read more