Most dining chairs are chosen for how they look. But according to award-winning interior architect Alyssa Anselmo, that’s the wrong starting point.
Well—technically—she’d probably never say anything is wrong. Alyssa isn’t one for design absolutes. But…
Moving out of a rental inevitably brings up a long mental checklist that usually looks something like packing boxes, scrubbing the bathtub, and maybe—if you’re feeling responsible—spackling over a few nail holes.
What it doesn’t usually involve? Painti…
If you come across a chessboard at a thrift store, you might pick it up, only to put it back down after noticing a few scratches and an incomplete set.
For thrifting connoisseur Elizabeth Rooney, though, it’s an immediate add to cart—not as a game boa…
Want to mix patterns at home and don’t know where to start? Don’t stress, we’ve got you covered (this is the year of maximalism, after all). Whether you lean toward understated designs—think soft neutrals—or like to mix and match bold stripes and playf…
Pretty much every house I’ve ever loved has one thing in common: an unexpected pop of wallpaper. In my childhood home, our dining room ceiling mimicked a nighttime sky. Then there was the house I babysat in, where the mom—a vintage interior designer—co…
Like it or not, every ’80s bedroom trend seems to be creeping back—John Hughes-esque pink walls, Laura Ashley florals, and now, bed skirts.
Call it grand-millennial, cottagecore, or even a touch of maximalism, but modern takes on this nostalgic detail…
For me, a throw blanket is an essential part of winding down—whether I’m watching the latest season of Severance or settling into bed with a book. While throws are often seen as a winter necessity, well-chosen options can be just as useful in warmer mo…
In design and in life, most trends come back around. But we certainly didn’t have tassels on our 2025 bingo cards. And yet: In Apartment Therapy’s 2025 State of Home Design survey, 154 designers weighed in on the trends they expect to define the year. …
All Fired Up is our Shop’s monthly handmade ceramics drop, curated by Food52, and all from small and local makers. This month, we’re featuring Maine-based Elizabeth Benotti Ceramics for her striking striped and window-paned pieces.
The only class El…
Living in a small apartment in NYC (or anywhere for that matter) means constantly figuring out where to put your belongings without making your space feel cluttered. In my living room, I needed something that could hold a lot but still look good, and…
Fireplaces are often the centerpieces of a room—yet they can easily be an afterthought when it comes to accessorizing them. And since winter doesn’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon, we have a few thoughtful upgrades to take your hearth from ov…
Yes, we know how it sounds to say that books—which have been around since about 500 BC—are officially back, but hear us out: Barnes & Noble is making a major move in 2025, with plans to open 60 new stores. So if books aren’t necessarily making a co…
With winter storms wafting across the U.S. (along with freezing temps and gray skies), now’s the perfect time to turn your attention indoors. And while you’ll often find us inside on a snow day with a lengthy recipe, we also love to invest time in our …
One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Schoolhouse, our sister brand in Portland, is the chance to design and bring to life our own exclusive lighting. It’s a collaborative process that requires hard work, dedication, and an unwavering commitm…
Cookbook author Stacey Mei Yan Fong has lived in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong—and that’s only naming a few. Growing up, she moved constantly, hopping between apartments, neighborhoods, and countries. So when she found a rent-stabilized Brooklyn apar…
We’ll let the internet debate over “big lights” versus lamps. Here at Food52, we appreciate all kinds of illuminated objects, and thanks to our sister company, Schoolhouse, we have a new collection of handcrafted ones to choose from: Meet Benchmade, a …
Everyone loves to complain about how expensive lattes and pastries are nowadays (and they’re not wrong), but also, I haven’t noticed any less people gathering, sipping, or working in coffee shops all around New York City. Why? It’s simple: Ordering an …
You can bring your Hunter boots and Nantucket sweaters out of storage: Seaside style—now called “fisherman core”—has taken over TikTok to the tune of millions and millions of views, earning its spot as one of the home trends you’ll be noticing a lot th…
Spend enough time on any of your social media feeds and you’ll start seeing some of the same pieces of furniture, paint colors, and textiles dotting the photos from your favorite follows. Curvy sofas, color-blocked storage, that platform bedframe every…
As we head into a new year, creating comfortable spaces drenched in personality is more important than ever. That’s a big prompt, which is why looking to the creatives who are doing just that is so important. There are tons of designers on our radar at…
It’s a loaded word: trend. It embodies a delicate equation, one that depends on the passing of time, a collective opinion, and the promise of new (or returning!) things on the horizon. It’s possible to gather some clues as to what’s coming up next—soci…
Popular paint colors come and go, but there are some trends with serious staying power. When it comes to interior color palettes, it’s not often you’ll want to go bold 100 percent of the time. Digging deeper to nail down the perfect mix of hues for you…
One thing New York City always does well is host a multi-hyphenate business. Pick two or three things you love, and I guarantee there’s an existing store that offers the perfect fusion. If you love books and pickles, you can go to Sweet Pickle Books (y…
We already like Big Night, a dinner party shop in New York City that sells everything you need—from tinned fish to colorful cocktail glasses—for a stylish and flavor-filled night in with friends. And now, the store has diverted our attention from the d…
