Yelena Moroz Alpert

Cleveland, Florida

Contributing Writer at The Wall Street Journal

DIY + Interiors writer @HouseBeautiful @ArchDigest; Author of Little Feminist Picture Book; Words in @NYTimes @WSJOffDuty @CNNOpinion @natgeo

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The Best Settees Are Just the Right Size for Small Spaces

1 week ago | architecturaldigest.com | Yelena Moroz Alpert

The best settees are the ones that give your space character, combining a sleek, high-back silhouette with a perch for a little tête-à-tête. These (usually) upholstered mini sofas typically have high arms too, but some modern versions go armless for a contemporary feel. Don’t confuse settees with loveseats or chaise lounges, as this silhouette has a more structured, compact profile that doesn’t skimp on style.
The Brooklinen Anniversary Sale Is Back and Better Than Ever

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Yelena Moroz Alpert

All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by Architectural Digest editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. The Brooklinen Anniversary Sale is the best time of the year o stock up on some of the brand’s most beloved bedding and bath essentials.
16 Best Vacuum Sales 2025: Up to 62% Off Dyson, Bissell, and More

2 weeks ago | architecturaldigest.com | Yelena Moroz Alpert

Want the dirt on the best vacuum sales around? We selected every type of vacuum you could think of—wet-dry, robot, stick, and standard upright machines that will pick up every crumb and morsel. But choosing a new vacuum can be intimidating, especially when you have all the smart features and suction levels to consider. Along with our staffers, we relied on our vacuum tester extraordinaire, AD contributor Terri Williams, to help with the selections.
7 TV Stands That Make the Perfect Thrones for Your Precious Flatscreen

2 weeks ago | architecturaldigest.com | Yelena Moroz Alpert

Though not traditionally the sexiest furnishings on the planet, the best TV stands vie for attention with the flashiest LCD screens in your living room, bedroom, or guest room. Perhaps your new 65-inch TV barely fits on that old IKEA shelf, or maybe you want to build out an epic entertainment center for viewing parties. Whatever the case may be, selecting the right media console is as important as shopping for a comfy chair or sofa.
What to Buy at the Parachute Sale: 13 Top Picks According to Our Editors

1 month ago | architecturaldigest.com | Yelena Moroz Alpert

Known for its breezy linens in decadent earthy hues, the current Parachute sale includes 20% off sitewide and up to 75% off several sale items now through Monday, March 24. That means that you can finally get your hands on the linen box quilt and the oh-so-soft sateen sheets from this AD-favorite brand for about half the original price. With these low prices, you better act fast as certain colors and sizes are already selling out.
This Once-Cheesy Upgrade Can Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal-and Value

1 month ago | wsj.com | Yelena Moroz Alpert

The 1922 Craftsman that Rebekah Higgs bought in Halifax, Nova Scotia, had a concrete foundation that, as with many houses, had been painted the same color as the shingle siding, in this case a dreary blue. A career renovator and host of the YouTube series “DIY Mom,” Higgs wanted her new home to blend with its historic neighbors. So after she slicked the house in pink, she anchored it with manufactured stone veneer (MSV), for a look less Malibu Barbie, more Atlantic Canada.
How to Unbox a Mattress Without Breaking Your Back

1 month ago | architecturaldigest.com | Yelena Moroz Alpert

Knowing how to unbox a mattress is not rocket science, but it does require some unpacking savvy. “It used to be that only memory foam mattresses would come in boxes, but in recent years with technology advancements, innerspring and hybrid models are now able to be compressed and boxed up as well,” explains Geoff McKinnen, certified sleep coach at Amerisleep. Some of them, such as Purple and Nectar, come in weather-proof bags instead of a box. Either way, you’re facing some pretty serious packaging.
How to Fix a Squeaky Bed (2025): Pro Tips From Home Experts

1 month ago | architecturaldigest.com | Yelena Moroz Alpert

Counting sheep won’t help you get a good night’s sleep if you’re tossing and turning on a creaky bed frame. Knowing how to fix a squeaky bed yourself can remedy the situation without you needing to dump your expensive frame or call in reinforcements from a Taskrabbit. Before you head out to the hardware store, the first thing you should do is try and diagnose the cause of the noise.
How to Fix a Squeaky Bed Once and for All

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Yelena Moroz Alpert

All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by Architectural Digest editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Photo: Mike Van TassellCounting sheep won’t help you get a good night’s sleep if you’re tossing and turning on a creaky bed frame. Knowing how to fix a squeaky bed yourself can remedy the situation without you needing to dump your expensive frame or call in reinforcements from a Taskrabbit.
Exactly How Much It Costs to Remodel Your Kitchen in 2025, According to Experts

1 month ago | housebeautiful.com | Yelena Moroz Alpert

This inviting kitchen was designed by Claire Staszak of Centered by Design. We’ve all heard about the benefits of renovating your kitchen. In addition to the enjoyment you’ll get out of your new space, a kitchen remodel is likely to increase the resale value of your home. In fact, experts estimate you’ll recoup about 60 percent of the money you put into your kitchen reno. But how much money do you have to invest in the first place? That depends on what you’re doing to your kitchen and why.