Britt Franklin Assistant Shopping Editor Britt is a stargazer and sunrise-chaser with a collection of magic erasers, and a fascination with the fantastic. A storyteller at heart, she finds inspiration in all the small things, and can likely be found singing show tunes, catching up on K-dramas, or going on adventures to satiate her natural-born … Read more
Britt Franklin Assistant Shopping Editor Britt is a stargazer and sunrise-chaser with a collection of magic erasers, and a fascination with the fantastic. A storyteller at heart, she finds inspiration in all the small things, and can likely be found singing show tunes, catching up on K-dramas, or going on adventures to satiate her natural-born … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. New beginnings are the perfect chance to take stock of what’s happening in your life… and in your living space. So if you find yourself looking around at a home full of clutter right now and feeling a … Read more
Buying a home comes with lots of little extra costs — there are fees for the appraisal, loan underwriting, the inspection, the title search, and plenty of other processes. But aside from these upfront costs, there are other sometimes less obvious expenses to contend with. If you’re moving into a house with a yard, a … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When planning out a room layout, typically the laundry hamper is the focal point of the space and everything works around that. We’re kidding, we’re kidding. Laundry hampers are one of the most utilitarian things in a home, … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you’re done with opening your closet and being met with an avalanche of shoes and not-so-folded sweaters, then you might be ready to upgrade your wardrobe experience with a closet organizer or two. But not all dividers … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Annabell Ren and Steven Karvelius Location: Lincoln Park — Chicago, Illinois Size: 900 square feetType of Home: Condo Years lived in: 2 years, owned Creative couple and designers Annabell Ren and Steven Karvelius are two thirds of … 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
Kara Nesvig Contributor Kara Nesvig grew up on a sugar beet farm in rural North Dakota and did her first professional interview with Steven Tyler at age 14. She has written for publications including Teen Vogue, Allure and Wit & Delight. She lives in an adorable 1920s house in St. Paul with her husband, their … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Remember the episode of “Sex and the City” where Carrie Bradshaw goes to look at apartments, and the only one she can afford has a tiny closet, and she’s like, but where do the shoes go? And her … Read more