Design

The tile and the appliances are major!

Everything you need to know to buy your child’s first real bed.

Each pick is both functional and cute!

We don’t know who’s going to love them more, you or your little one!

For extra sleep space or extra storage!

Number one might surprise you.

“This shade has no personality nor style. It just makes the kitchen look dull, old, and boring.”

A little history lesson just in time for Halloween.

A fantastic example of how oak works if it's done right!

"We made a vacation property a full-time home in one of the most beautiful places."

We've got every color of the rainbow.

There's nothing better than an indoor slide.

It's no longer required to climb off the top bunk for a glass of water.

The designer-homeowner used a pop of color in an unexpected place.

Styling can feel like a daunting task, especially if you're a beginner. The good news is that if you're feeling stumped by a corner of your home, you're in luck.

Wallpaper, antiques, and many more trends that will dominate.

Think dark colors and open shelving.

And they take only minutes to DIY!

We’re really loving the Lightning McQueen bed!

What’s the biggest kid-related design mistake you’ve ever made in your home?RebeccaDear Rebecca,I NEVER make mistakes! Hahahaha. Of course I do, but I often think about mistakes as something that I quickly address, learn from and then move on. So, in this way, mistakes are par for the course and necessary. However, if I were to think back and pass one one…. Hmmmmm….

Say goodbye to messy closets for good!

From air quality down to organizing your home for rituals, these experts share their best advice for creating a healthy family home.

They’ll be snug as a bug in these sheets!

These resale-friendly hues come highly recommended.

I’m in the market for a new rug for the kitchen, but I need something that’s durable and will stand up to lots of kid-spills and foot traffic. Do you have any rug-shopping tips?AliceDear Alice,I’ve got the perfect solution for you and you couldn’t have done this so well when I started Apartment Therapy back in 2004.

And it can be done with scrap wood!

According to paint pros.

These parents have thought of everything: vintage rugs, multi-tiered ottomans, and other tiny smart hacks to maximize family spaces.

Now my son has escalated a new situation in our house of which my wife and I are both apparently guilty — we don’t lower the toilet seat before flushing each time. My son says we’re both disgusting. What is the truth here?!?!CarlDear Carl,I thought you might be back. 🙂Since Covid began germ etiquette has definitely ratcheted up and this is one that my own daughter brought into our home two months ago when school began again IRL.

This piece was created for Cubby, our weekly newsletter for families at home. Want more? Sign up here for a weekly splash of fun and good ideas for families with kids. Join us over on Instagram for more! I grew up binging “Leave it to Beaver” — you know, that 1950s sitcom about a family of four without a hair out of place — with my Dad. Now as a frazzled parent myself, some elements of the series seem more than a little ridiculous.

Inspiring rooms your guests will feel like sinking into and staying awhile.

Animals and color and polka dots, oh my!