When my husband and I were quarantined together in our one-bedroom apartment for the first half of 2020, after my workday ended, I found myself learning Portuguese on Duolingo, watching roller coaster videos on YouTube, and constantly daydreaming about redesigning our entire apartment. I was yearning for a creative outlet, and the thing that felt … 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
The “hot girl walk.” If you’ve spent any amount of time on TikTok, then you’ve likely encountered a video or two about this exercise trend. As the name suggests, a hot girl walk is a slow-paced, intentional outdoor stroll with a focus on confidence-boosting vibes. Self-love anthems by Lizzo or Beyoncé are mandatory, and a … Read more
Last but not least, resist the urge to buy, buy, buy if you can. Instead, take a look at what you already have that can be relocated to a new spot, says designer Tricia Runkel of Tricia Runkel Home in New York City. “While it is definitely fun to collect new pieces, sometimes moving decor … Read more
With school starting, lots of leases renewing or expiring, and both green leaves and warm weather beginning to fade, September marks a time of change for many. That’s why it’s especially fitting that it’s Transformation Month on Apartment Therapy. Throughout the whole month, we’ll be taking a closer look at shifts big and small, from … Read more
Shifrah Combiths With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town life … 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. HGTV star and designer Leanne Ford has worked with lots of great clients both onscreen and off, but recently, she took on a bedroom makeover for maybe her favorite … Read more
Name: Alexandra Tsuneta, husband, Erik, and dogs, Burt and BarbraLocation: On the road!Type of home: RVSize: 161 square feetYears lived in: 1.5 years, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: In 2020, after the COVID-19 pandemic took over, my husband and I wanted an adventure, … Read more
September is Transformation Month at Apartment Therapy! That means we’re sharing stories about home transformations — from big renovations to tiny tweaks — all month. Head over here to see them all! When I think of kitchens, I think of my grandmas. Grandma Ruby had a small kitchen with a window over the sink. The dogs would sit … Read more
September is Transformation Month at Apartment Therapy! That means we’re sharing stories about home transformations — from big renovations to tiny tweaks — all month. Head over here to see them all! Name: Lizzie Gill and Tom PillarLocation: Sharon, ConnecticutSize: 1,400 square feet Type of Home: A live/work accessory dwelling unit. It’s a studio apartment above an art … Read more