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Dreaming of an Apartment Therapy home feature? Drop your questions here! 🏠
Ever wondered what it takes to get your home featured in a House Call or House Tour on Apartment Therapy? This post is for you! Whether you're in the middle of a home project or have already completed one, read on for some of our top FAQs and best tips on standing out and getting featured. Frequently asked questions:…
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Thank you for inviting me
My name is Kerry and I live in a townhouse in Australia just 15 minutes out from Adelaide. I read post from someone who had taken the brave step to use the chaos decluttering method to organise her things and then read more and now I am hooked. I am the queen of clutter to the point that most rooms are multi purpose…
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DIY Design Tips for a Stunning Home
What are your favorite DIY projects or design tips for making a home more beautiful and functional?
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Need Advice: Physical Card or Ecard for New Home Congrats?
Hey everyone, I’m bummed that I can’t make it to a friend’s new home party, so I want to send a congratulatory card instead. I’m debating between a physical card or an ecard. A physical card feels more personal and something they can keep, but it might not arrive in time. On the other hand, an ecard can be sent instantly…
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Mirror wall DIY
Just wanted to show off a mirror we built over the weekend. Love how it turned out.
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Feng Shui and Your Home - House Therapist here to help.
Anyone Feng Shui or Holistic Design curious? Send me your Questions!! Hey all, I'm Abby and I am a House Therapist specializing in holistic interior design and styling based in Feng Shui. I love AT and would just love to reach out to more people through this platform. I think of Shui as a way to partner with your space to…
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What to do with this large attic guest bedroom/entertaining space?
Hey there! I'm hoping for some help with designing my large open attic space. We moved in recently and are renting from friends, so we have lots of agency to make the space our own. Right now, as you can see, we use one side for work, and then we have a big open space in the center where we will place a sleeper sofa and…
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what's one small thing you do to your home before hosting friends?
living with two pets, I always, always have to make sure I vacuum the floors before guests come over. even if it's just for a brief visit I hate seeing pet hair on my floors.
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what's your favorite house tour of all time?
I'll go first … my favorite tour (recently!) is this designer's colorful home in Kosovo. I love all of the bright colors and natural textures. plus the door handles are INCREDIBLE.
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What's your approach to mixing patterns in your decor?
What's your approach to mixing patterns in your decor? Show us a room where you've successfully mixed patterns!
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living room
what paint would look best for living room
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living room design
give few suggestions to design my living room. I like pastel colours and contemporary modern theme . would also love to have few cane designs
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How do you use mirrors in your home decor?
How do you use mirrors in your home decor? Show us a stylish or creative mirror placement!
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What's your favorite room to host guests in?
What's your favorite room to host guests in? Show us how you've made it inviting and functional!
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For those living with someone else, how did you blend your design styles?
Do you live with a roommate or partner? If you do, how did you blend both of your design styles when moving in together? Bonus points if I can see a photo of your space to show the end result 🤗 This is my living room. My husband definitely lets me take the wheel when it comes to designing our spaces, but we still go…
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Help with color for shutters
My 1991 home’s shutters desperately need a new color and paint job. I am leaning to some shade of green or dark blue. The siding color is tricky, it’s a beige with cool undertones. I would love paint color suggestions! Thanks in advance
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How have you personalized your entryway to make it welcoming?
How have you personalized your entryway to make it welcoming?
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I added a cute DIY scalloped wood apron to my work desk. What should I do with it?
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What decor in your home best reflects your personality?
Can you share a picture of a room in your home that best reflects your personality? What elements do you think capture 'you' the most?
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I want to hear your funniest design stories!
Does any particular story come to mind? For me, thinking about my husband and I renovating our kitchen cracks me up. We were very naive and optimistic about doing the work ourselves. I wanted to record everything to document the process and pretend to have my own little home reno show. When we started tearing down the…
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Show off your organized closets 💁♀️
Does anyone have a closet that's organized and functions well? I'm looking for some inspiration. My bedroom closet is somewhat organized by color, but I have a bunch of things hidden on the floor that have become my secret chamber of things Photo credit to the lovely Studio DIY (I love these closet doors!)
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Have you designed a theme room or a space with a specific style?
Have you designed a theme room or a space with a specific style? Show me what you did!
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How do you style your shelves or bookcases?
How do you style your shelves or bookcases? Post a picture of your favorite arrangement!
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Do you have a gallery wall or a collection of art?
Do you have a gallery wall or a collection of art? I'd love to see your display!
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What's a design hot take you stand by? 🔥
I'll go first: I love open shelving in kitchens. Yes, things get dusty, but I don't mind a little extra cleaning to be able to see what's in the kitchen. What's your hot take? P.S. Be nice! We're not yucking anyone's yum :)
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What's your favorite piece of furniture?
What's your favorite piece of furniture? Tell me why and share a photo!
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Share a picture of a space in your home that makes you feel most relaxed.
Share a picture of a space in your home that makes you feel most relaxed.
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How do you incorporate personal mementos or travel souvenirs into your home decor?
How do you incorporate personal mementos or travel souvenirs into your home decor? Share a photo of how you've put it in your space.
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Have you done a home renovation recently? I'd love to see the transformation!
Have you done a home renovation recently? I'd love to see the transformation!
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What's your home's color palette?
What's your home's color palette? Post a picture of a room that best represents your style.
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When moving, what's the first room you tend to unpack/decorate?
When you move into a new space, what's the first room you tend to unpack/decorate? Do you have a go-to? My friend and I were just talking about the intricacies (and woes) of moving, and it has me wondering if anyone follows a specific formula. If so, I'd love to hear about it! I tend to unpack the kitchen first, so I'm not…
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Where are you lounging during these warmer days?
I don't know about you, but it's starting to feel like summer in upstate NY! Show me where you'll be lounging during these warmer days. I'm usually on the outdoor sofa that my dog is sprawled across: The awning keeps me semi-shaded while still getting to enjoy the outdoors ☀️
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Show us your kitchen!
I've shown you mine, now, I'd love to see yours!
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How have you personalized your home office or study space?
How have you personalized your home office or study space? Share a photo of your setup!
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Show me the most unexpected place you have art!
I have only ever hung art on walls or put it on shelves, but I am thinking of branching out after seeing so many tours lately where the art is displayed in unexpected places! (I was particularly delighted by the door art from professional home stager Jason Saft's tour.) Do you have art in your home that's in an…
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Which designer would you hire to redo your home?
If you could invite any well-known designer to redo a room in your home, who would it be and which room would you choose?
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What's something you know you should declutter, but you just can't?
Even as a decluttering pro, I can admit that there are still some items I just enjoy having one too many of — like coffee mugs, holiday decor and college memorabilia. I try to give myself grace and accept that I'll par those collections down if and when I'm ready, and that's okay. What's something you have a lot of and…
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Show me your favorite piece of art at home 👀
Okay I'm sharing two because I simply can't pick favorites! I adore my pink piece by HiAbbyHi. I really gravitated towards the colors and hand-drawn feel. I like to pretend this is a glass of chilled red, so it feels fitting in the dining room 🍷 This flower sculpture mirror by MengoFruit is a constant source of joy for me…
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What’s your best tip for making a small space look and feel larger?
What’s your best tip for making a small space look and feel larger?
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What's your favorite season to decorate for? 🍂❄️🌸🌞
What's your favorite season to decorate for, and what do you do to change things up? 🍂❄️🌸🌞
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Show off any "theme" areas you have in your home!
I LOVE a themed bathroom, personally. But it's actually my home office that has the theme in my house: I have a wall of bird art! Do any areas or rooms of your home have a "theme"? Show it off below!
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Show us your bed!
Mine is a Murphy bed!! It's a gamechanger for studio apartment living (it folds up into that space and then the doors close, so we can easily have company over). It's a full-sized bed, and yes, two people sleep in it every night haha. But it's surprisingly comfy! I have an Allswell mattress topper that's the best thing…
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When decorating, where do you like to splurge vs. save? 💰
I'll go first! I like to spend a little more on hardware, especially if it's in an area that's used all the time like a kitchen. What are some of your go-to splurges vs. saves?
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What's the best piece of decorating advice you've ever received?
I'm curious if anyone has received design advice that really stuck with them. I'm inching toward the finish line of a renovation project at home, and I'd love to hear any words of wisdom you've been told while decorating/completing your own project. Let's hear it! 👇️
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Show Off Your Pet Home Decor
Hi, Everyone! I'm Stephanie, Apartment Therapy's Senior Editor of Cleaning & Organizing. As a proud dog mama, I am always looking for ways to show my dog some love through my home decor choices. I particularly love this amazing print from Etsy that I got as a gift from my sister. I would love to know how you show off your…
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Open concept kitchens: Love 'em or hate 'em? 🤔
Open concept kitchens: Love 'em or hate 'em? 🤔 Share your reason(s) why!
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Share your pet's setup 🐶🐱
Pets need a fun space to hang out in our homes too. Share your pet's setup 🐶🐱
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Show us your most prized possession at home ❤️
Share a photo! Bonus points for telling us the story behind it. 📸: Erin Derby
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Where would you rather cozy up this weekend? ☁️
🏠: Rachel Kaplan 🏠: Fabien Eleb
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Let's hear your favorite product recommendations!
What's something you've purchased for your home that you absolutely love? Has it improved the way you live in any way?
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How do you like to mood board? ✨
📷: Rebecca Atwood Designs