Apartment Therapy Archive: Jun 21, 2017

Jennie Cohen’s Personally, I’m less of a neutral girl and more of a play your bold card type. But what’s most intriguing about this space is that it really marries neutrality with personalized style statements. The icy (almost white) blue—Benjamin Moore’s Lily White—that cloaks the walls acts as a supportive backdrop for those pure whites that pop off its hushed hue.

My hair is pretty middle of the road: mostly straight, mostly healthy yet pretty greasy (the latter problem has led me to be a perpetual daily washer). My hair is so oil-prone that if I wash it in the morning, it’s weighed down and slightly slick by the time my S.O. and I are trying to figure out dinner. I’ve tried a whole slew of shampoos, conditioners and treatments aimed at solving my greasy hair issues.

Blue is undoubtedly one of the most popular colors in home decor. Navy blue, cornflower blue, cobalt blue…hues of the incredibly versatile color stretch from humble, comfortable and relaxing to powerful, artistic and regal, depending on how the color is used (and what its paired with).

An online listing for a house is a lot like an online dating profile. You wouldn’t ever lie — better to set honest expectations — but you sure as hell are going to make your situation look as good as possible. That means flattering angles, ruthless editing and, yep, maybe a little Photoshop. If you’re browsing home listings to find your dream home, here are a few things to be wary of when it comes to real estate photography.

如果你already caught up on the new season of Orange is the New Black, good news: Netflix has released its master list of what will be coming to the streaming service next month. Check it out below so you can properly plan your binge budget. No matter how many times you saw it in theaters (only three for me), you’ll be glad to know you can now watch Jack and Rose fall in love all over again whenever you want. Because we’ll never let go. Ever.

Name: Clemence, her partner and their cat Location: Saint Mandé, France The basics: 3 years, rented | 45 square meters (485 square feet) Clemence’s apartment mixes clean lines with leafy plants, black and white with pops of yellow. She also makes the most of the space, dividing it into areas designated for work and play. Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: My boyfriend, my cat and I have lived in this apartment since 2014.

Is Santa Barbara the new Malibu? Judging by the recent $10M luxury beachfront home purchased by Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, the answer may be a resounding: “It’s all alright!” Modest by most celebrity and California coastal real estate standards (and down $2.

These creative ideas—some to buy, some to DIY—will look great stored away or on display for all your favorite pieces.

If you live in a small space, chances are, your kitchen is equally as tiny. And if you don’t happen to have a dishwasher, a regular dish rack is probably hogging some much needed counter space. Well, hog no more, because this rack is here to drain your dishes right over the sink—and for a steal.

(Image credit: Marisa Vitale) From Kitchn → This Is the Worst Way to Clean Before Company Comes Over null

From Apartment Therapy → Hero Houseplants That Survive (& Even Thrive!

There’s always an awkward space in any home. It could be an odd-sized recess in an otherwise normal wall, or a few weirdly narrow cabinets that can’t hold anything wider than a travel mug (a very real issue in my rental apartment).

This couple turned a studio's huge rooftop terrace into a second level, creating a two-bedroom home. It's only 620 square feet, but it uses every square inch of space.

Have you ever shopped for clothes on Amazon? The retail giant wants to make it even easier with their new Prime Wardrobe, a service that lets you order apparel and try it on at home before you lay down that credit card. Prime Wardrobe includes men’s, women’s, and kid’s clothing, shoes, and accessories from both popular department store brands and Amazon’s in house fashion labels.

Kayla and Kyle’s porch felt like a missed opportunity. Dark, outdated and very much not their style, they weren’t spending a ton of time out there. Kayla finally had enough and set out to punch up the porch, turning it into a perfect spot for relaxing or hosting. From Kayla: My husband, Kyle, and I moved into his childhood home almost three years ago when his parents moved to the country.

What a time to be alive: Mattel just revealed a makeover for Ken dolls, with 15 new variations on body sizes & hairstyles — including a man bun — and Twitter has gone wild. To celebrate the addition of a hipster version of the childhood fantasy house-husband, we decided to sit down with Man Bun Ken (aka the new Jordan Catalano) and see what he has to say about these popular 2017 Home Trends.

(Image credit: KPG Payless2) shutterstock From Kitchn → How Long Should You Use Your Kitchen Sponge? null

There’s a color combination I’ve been seeing pop up in bedroom after bedroom recently. From transitional to eclectic to bohemian style, it seems to be the kind of combo that works with any decor look. And considering one half of the pair is very popular (like, the most popular), it’s not surprising that the trend is starting to swing in this direction.

We spend our days scouring the Marketplace for gems you can’t find anywhere else. Buy and sell with over 200,000 neighbors that love quality home furnishings and good design. As much as we might like to get little tchotchkes and accessories for our space (guilty as charged), every home needs to start from square one: basics like a solid coffee table, organized entryway and a plush rug create the essential foundation that let you move on to even more personalized touches.

Magic erasers are magical. I use them to clean many, many things in my house, especially the stuff that can only be described as grimy. They make light work of certain tasks; yes, you can use all-purpose cleaner and a rag to clean the baseboards, but a magic eraser is so much more efficient. They also make really difficult tasks not only do-able, but almost fun — like cleaning the grease off the inside of your oven window.