Minimalist is “in.” Everyone likes to suggest paring down what you’ve got, opening the windows and letting some light in on your pale pastel walls and sparse furniture. But there is no shame in enjoying physical objects or bold colors and patterns. In fact, a “busy” space may make you feel more at home than […]

That’s no typo. There are literally 40 designs here for all your living space layout needs. While some people find it easier to break out the measuring tape and order pieces blindly, others might want a detailed plan — and oh, what plans you’ll see! This showcase of a wide variety of designers’ ingenious tactics […]

And now we’re stepping outside the box again to take a look at your home’s exterior. While we’re primarily focused on making the inside as beautiful as possible, that doesn’t mean you should be content to leave it at that. Return to nature: try using plants or setting up a garden. Minimalist wall art can […]

What happens when your friend isn’t the color expert you hoped they would be? Or if your mother-in-law has committed the most grievous of decorative sins?  It can be hard to bite your tongue. Compliment a single aspect you don’t find aesthetically unappealing. Point out how their personality is reflected in a single object to […]

You love your furniture. Your friends compliment your choice in this fixture or that fixture. But you are not the royalty who truly enjoys how you decorate your home — no, that honor is reserved for a very special furry someone (or someones). So we’re taking a quick break from what’s stylish and how to […]

ApartmentTherapy, as we all know, is a blessing to the world of design blogging. And they are making it one step easier to take in their wisdom. In fact, you’ll be able to keep it by your bedside. Their “Complete + Happy Home” book, available for preorder, sets up a college course for you to […]

If you’re sick and tired of choosing between light salmon, chamomile yellow, or rainy day blue, maybe you’re not cut out for simple, plain colors. Patterns, however bold or mellow, can be an attractive accent. Go back to nature; seek interesting textures and designs; print a quirky picture over and over; or maybe even try […]

Perhaps the one design trend that’s never going out of style is faux-French. You may not be French but gosh darn it, you’ll have that provincial look even if you have to scour through a hundred sites to find the right furniture and the right colors– Or sometimes you might just be content looking at […]

The future is now in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where the Hotel WZ Jardins’ public facade has been upgrade into a piece of public art. Every night is a light show and everyone is always invited. The hotel reacts to natural stimuli, such as air quality and sound, as well as manual input from anyone’s smartphones. […]