5 Quick, Super Easy Tips for Perking Up Your Backyard, According to an HGTV Star

We’re well into patio season, and people are heading outside in droves (as long as the heat and humidity stay at bay). The grills are fired up, and the dirt has been cleared off of decks and outdoor furniture sets. Is your backyard dinner party-ready, though? No worries if not — it’s not too late! … Read more

Here’s an Unexpected Spot You Probably Never Thought to Paint

Whether you’re a renter or a homeowner, it’s important to make the place you live look and feel like home. Paint is often the best way to make your home feel like yours, and for good reason — it’s fun, DIY-friendly, and affordable. Walls typically top the list of popular places to paint in a … Read more

Bed Bath & Beyond Just Launched a New Kitchen Brand

Savannah West Home Assistant Editor Savannah is a master binge-watcher and home cook. When she’s not testing new recipes or re-watching Gossip Girl, you can find her on Facetime with her grandma. Savannah is a news producer turned lifestyle blogger and professional homebody. She has a bachelors in journalism from Clark Atlanta University, a certification … Read more

The Brand Behind One of Our Favorite Towels Has a Gorgeous New Beach Collection — Plus More Launches We Love This Week

Sarah M. Vazquez Commerce Writer Sarah writes about all things shopping for Apartment Therapy. Her work has appeared in Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping, Elle Decor, and PureWow, among others. In her free time, you can find her strumming away at her guitar, on the perpetual hunt for the coziest duvet, and enjoying Sundays in the … Read more

Here’s Why a Super Common Kitchen Accessory Actually Belongs in Your Bedroom

One such subtle yet smart design choice Brooks made in her bedroom that caught my eye was this move: Using a vintage table runner to decorate a dresser. Putting a textile in this unexpected spot not only delivers a touch of color and pattern, but it also provides a bit of function, too. First, a … Read more

The Sold-Out Linen Sheets That Make Me Feel Like I’m Sleeping in a Fancy Hotel Are Finally Back in Stock

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. I’m a cheapskate when it comes to bedding, and I typically buy whatever discounted sheets come in white and Queen size at places like TJ Maxx and Marshall’s. So when I got the opportunity to try Quince’s Belgian … Read more

The Surprising Reason You Might Want to Bring a Can of Paint into the Bathroom

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. July is all about decorating with bold color here at Apartment Therapy, so you’ve probably noticed a lot of colorful inspiration coming your way. In a recent house tour, Rich O’Gorman put his wildly whimsical home in the … Read more

World Market’s New Summer Decor Includes So Much Rattan — and We Want It All

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you’re looking for a statement piece or two to freshen up your home, you can’t go wrong with rattan. It’s both elegant and chic in appearance, with the ability to not only transform a space, but to … Read more

3 Clever Ways to Decorate With Color, According to Joy Cho

Savannah West Home Assistant Editor Savannah is a master binge-watcher and home cook. When she’s not testing new recipes or re-watching Gossip Girl, you can find her on Facetime with her grandma. Savannah is a news producer turned lifestyle blogger and professional homebody. She has a bachelors in journalism from Clark Atlanta University, a certification … Read more

B&A: This DIYer Constructed a Rattan Nightstand Using an IKEA Piece

New York City resident Carly Fuller is known for sharing the clever upgrades she makes to her 450-square-foot Hell’s Kitchen apartment. And after swooning over a rattan nightstand online that would set her back over $400, Fuller was inspired to complete her latest DIY: reconfiguring an IKEA TARVA nightstand into the luxe-looking piece of her … Read more