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Janel Laban

Janel Laban is the executive editor of Apartment Therapy. She co-authored Apartment Therapy Complete and Happy Home with Maxwell Ryan, a comprehensive guide offering practical ideas for setting up, organizing, and living in any home. Her work has involved leading a team of ten staff editors and over one hundred freelance writers and photographers.
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Apartment Therapy Complete and Happy Home by Maxwell Ryan, Janel Laban
Apartment Therapy Complete and Happy Home by Maxwell Ryan, Janel Laban

4.1/5

Apartment Therapy Complete and Happy Home is a New York Times bestseller and the most comprehensive home design guide from the Apartment Therapy brand, covering everything from floor plans and paint to room-by-room organizing — written for anyone who wants to set up and live well in a space they love.

Reviewed May 19, 2026

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