Dana | Home and design writing

Hi, I’m Dana. I write about all things home and design. You can find my work at outlets like Apartment Therapy and TheKitchn, NBC, Martha Stewart, Architectural Digest, Lonny magazine, Rachael Ray, Food Network, the Washington Post, the London Telegraph, the LA Times, and lots more. Here’s a sampling.

photo: Nerissa Sparkman
NBC 6 tips to make the most of small spaces
Architectural Digest: What—and How—to Eat During a Kitchen Reno (Beyond PB and J!)
TheKitchn: Best Paint Colors for a Kitchen That Doesn’t Get a Lot of Light

NBC: 8 space-saving ideas to steal from this tiny and perfect Paris apartment
Apartment Therapy: 6 Things I Learned from Buying a Fixer Upper with a Friend
NBC: What you need to know about painting your walls white
Apartment Therapy: This Super-Common Real Estate Tip is Actually Terrible Advice
Apartment Therapy: How Do You Keep from Going Too Far with Your Fixer Upper?

NBC: So you think you want to be a house flipper? Here’s what you don’t see on reality TV.

An Apartment Therapy house tour featuring my residence that I renovated from top to bottom
Apartment Therapy: A Sprawling 132-Year-Old Renovated Victorian Is Filled With All Our Favorite Details (And 8 Fireplaces)

But wait, there’s more

NBC: So, you want to buy a cheap, old house? (Are you sure?)
Those charming Victorian windows seem like a dream, but are you ready for the reality? Here’s what you should know.

NBC: From touchless tech to cottagecore: How the pandemic is changing kitchen design
After a year in lockdown, the latest kitchen designs look to the past and the future.

NBC: Feeling anxious? Rearranging your furniture may be the self-care you need
These easy DIY home projects can help soothe frazzled nerves, provide comfort — and even make you smile.

NBC: Should you DIY your home reno or hire a pro? Ask yourself these 5 questions first
If your skills are more Home Improvement than HGTV, ask yourself these simple questions before you DIY that project.

NBC: How much do you really know about the value of your home?
Myths, lies, and bad advice you’ve been told about real estate and the value of your home.

NBC: Thinking of installing an IKEA kitchen? Here’s what you need to know first
IKEA cabinets can save you a bundle — but there are some sticking points to be aware of before installing them.

NBC: Want to lower your utility bills? Beware these home design trends
These designer home trends may look better on your Pinterest and Instagram feeds than on your utility bill.

Apartment Therapy: What They Don’t Tell You About Exposing Hidden Brick
Apartment Therapy: 15 Major Money-Saving Ways to Cut Remodeling Costs
Apartment Therapy: Shh! Here’s the Insider’s Secret to Finding Remodeling Materials for Cheap

And so many more where these came from!