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Q: Dear Ed, I recently read about the growing interest in smart plumbing fixtures like electronic toilets and kitchen faucets. While I like the concept of these plumbing fixtures for …

Creating a beautiful, minimalist home can be done in one fell swoop with the help of some major de-cluttering, but maintaining a minimalist home is a whole different story. Clutter is an inevitable part of life. It tends...

The bicycle - make that the primitive contraption that got the bike trend rolling - turns 200 in 2017, and Mannheim, Germany, is ground zero for the celebration. It was …

Once the fruitcake is gone and the champagne bottle is empty, couples wanting out of their marriages tend to look to January as a prime time to figure out how …

Okay, so you've got a few minutes before the newest episode of your favorite show comes on--how do you spend it? You could flip through the channels to find something random to watch until it starts, or, you could work t...

While families gathered to open gifts, feast on ham or attend church on Christmas Day, Tiffany Harris was chasing her runaway chihuahua down Western Boulevard in Raleigh. Hours earlier, Harris …

From Kitchn ' 10 Food-Themed Calendars for a Yummy New Year

Some people live in homes with walk-in closets with nearly absurd amounts of hanging space. Others live in old, quirky apartments with one closet 24 inches wide. If you are less than blessed when it comes to hanging spac...

Name: Szilvia Farkas Location: Budapest, Hungary Size: 990 square feet Years lived in: Owned just finished renovation Szilvia, a Hungarian lawyer, designed every single inch of this Budapest flat without any professional...

Candace Bryan is one of six people tracking their resolutions with Apartment Therapy in real time. I wake up each morning with a feeling that is similar to gasping for air. But the vital substance by body desperately cra...

With a new year upon us, most people are looking to get their lives downsized and organized. And if you're anything like me, chances are your clothing (and bedroom storage in general) are going to be a big priority. So w...

Look no further than Nicole and Dave's Baltimore loft if you've been searching for a modern and minimal, yet budget-friendly look. They have perfected using easy to find and easy on the pocketbook IKEA staples along with...

The shiny is all gone. And I actually have to get to the slush pile of stuff labeled "I'll get to that after the holidays," which is an acceptable interfaith …

As part of our predictions for the trends that will dominate kitchen design in 2017, we're taking a deep dive into the world of color in the kitchen. What to look for: rich, muted hues that add excitement but also sophis...

Project by: Ella Swenson Location: Chicago, Illinois A combination of salvaged wood, unexpected family heirlooms and cozy textiles make Ella's home feel like a warm and welcoming curio shop. Personal and interesting, thi...

Name: Ursula Location: Logan Square -- Chicago, Illinois Size: 500 square feet studio Years lived in: Renting for 8 months Turning a 500-square-foot studio into a visually vibrant and cozy home that feels personal and lo...

The IKEA Expedit (lately reborn as the Kallax) has, like a lot of classics, an incredibly simple design. And like a lot of IKEA pieces, it lends itself to all kinds of different uses--some of which you may have not even ...

Leading the January Cure for the past few years has taught me so much. We humans all really love a fresh start and really really want to make our homes cleaner and more organized, but the concept of trying to get everyth...

(Image credit: Kendra Castillo) This master bath had plenty of space but not a lot of function. Kendra set out to not only upgrade and maximize the utility of the space, but to create a calm and serene atmosphere.

(Image credit: Suzy Hoodless) Since we spend so much of our time discussing design on Apartment Therapy, I'm willing to bet that most of us have pretty good-looking homes. But style is all in the details, and sometimes i...

For every IKEA item that someone buys, there's a hack waiting to be discovered and then made. Whether it's repurposing a hamper frame or sprucing up some old lamps, there is no limit to the creativity of dedicated DIYers...

(Image credit: Maria Siriano) From Kitchn ' Our Top 10 Snack Recipes of 2016