Although the bathroom often makes the top of the list when it comes to rooms that homeowners can't wait to redo, it's less likely that the same homeowners will consider putting lighting fixtures at the top of their bathroom remodel requirements. Nonetheless, some changes in lighting can have a big impact on your home, even in the bathroom. Of course, it's no secret that switching to LED options … [Read more...]

Francis Dominguez received praise for his transformation of a small space that got photo treatment online at Apartmenththerapy.com. As often happens, success breeds more success and he was approached to try his luck with an even smaller space. The 1930s unit had barely more than 300 square footage and was beleaguered by poor color choices and clumsy and outdated style choices. Dominguez got the go … [Read more...]

Styling your coffee table so that it looks ready for a professional magazine shoot is actually quite simple. The first rule of coffee table styling is layering is your friend. Use uniquely titled books of different sizes and color, and strategically stack them on your table in a tray or perhaps near a small vase. Next, accessorize the space with fun candles, coasters, flowers or knick-knacks. Have … [Read more...]

Legendary artist, David Hockney, is famous that for the saying, " I prefer living in color". This author admits he may not know with certainty what Hockney was talking about when he spoke of colors, but there is a chance that he might have been referring to painting a room. According to the author, many people think that it is an obligatory home chore to paint a room without realizing that it is a … [Read more...]

Knowing how to decorate a room and make it your own can make the difference between a 4-wall mindset and one more focused on a positive and creative home. In a new feature by Apartment Therapy Submissions, we get a glimpse into how Abbey Holden moved into a location that encourages creative outlets with their renters and what she did to make her home uniquely creative. Key Takeaways: On the … [Read more...]

Decorating a bathroom can be a challenging and tricky enterprise. Many want the bathroom to be an oasis they can go to unwind and relax and at the same time, allowing for practical considerations and a place to store things. All this has to be done to reflect the personal style of the bathroom user. The author states that for many these considerations might seem impossible to reach but he is here … [Read more...]

Hardwood flooring has an incredible aesthetic appeal. It is durable and has the warmest look when placed throughout the house. It doesn't even begin to compare to vinyl or tile, however, it is not practical flooring for the kitchen. While hardwood floors are great, they are not made to withstand water damage quite like other flooring options. If it is placed in the kitchen beneath the cabinets … [Read more...]

If you were to design the home of your dreams, it would be a perfect home worthy of being on the cover pages of a magazine. The home would have an abundant supply of natural sunlight through floor to ceiling windows. It would have a waterfall shower that is situated in the master bath. And to add to that, the kitchen would have top grade stainless steel appliances. But to fulfill this home of … [Read more...]