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Hot Posts: 09.20.08
San Francisco

Click on any of the images above to view these posts This week our hottest posts included peeks into homes, revamps of closets and furniture, inspiring walls, and more... Jum...

HotHouse: Denis Olivier, Ryan Zoghlin & Paul Wakefield
submit your own...

Title: Dreamspace Reloaded, 2008 Photographer: Denis Olivier Gallery: Meter - Click thumbnails for more -- Please join us by submitting your own pictures (all info below) -...

DWR Tools For Living Giveaway: 5 Days to Go!

Item: DWR Tools For Living Selection Designers: Various Value: Over $100 per pair >> Enter Here ...

DesignMarks: Ashidavox Headphones by Clover

>> Next DesignMark What: Headphones Designer: Ashidavox of Japan Picked By: Clover Who Says: For me, this is one of the greatest examples of pure undesign. These work fabulously well. Why do more?...

DesignMarks: Ashidavox Headphones by Clover

>> Next DesignMark What: Headphones Designer: Ashidavox of Japan Picked By: Clover Who Says: For me, this is one of the greatest examples of pure undesign. These work fabulously well. Why do more?...

DesignMarks: Antique Sled by Aulaire

>> Next DesignMark What: Antique Sled Designer: ? Picked By: Aulaire Who Says: This appeared at 1stdibs.com a couple of years ago. (Unfortunately, the link no longer exists.) This is one of those ...

PlantTherapy: Success!
On Making the Passion Flower Bloom

Passiflora 'Pura Vida' on my windowsill I have enough challenges figuring out what the plants want. Today I am just going to be happy for my temporary success in making one happy. After working for...

DesignMarks: Kathleen Hills Pendants by Jeanine

>> Next DesignMark What: Cluster Pendant Lights Designer: Kathleen Hills Picked By: Jeanine Who Says: I love the look of things that are similar without exactly matching. Source: www.kathleenhills...

DesignMarks: Maramiki Pillows by Janel

>> Next DesignMark What: Hand Printed Linen and Cotton Pillows Designer: Maramiki (Mara Snipes) Picked By: Janel Who Says: I found Mara in June and really, really liked what she was doing. Since th...

Most Popular Posts: Yard Sales, Park Avenue, Smart Cleaning, and Nick Olsen - 09.20.08
New York

Click on any of the images above to view these Most Popular Posts! This week's Hot Posts drew you in and inspired great discussion. Thanks for getting involved, and staying invol...

PlantTherapy: Saturday Morning Flowers

This week's flowers were submitted by Tamara. They blend with their environment, and prove that just a few simple flowers can transform a space. As temperatures shift here in NYC, these cool image...

House Tour: Ben's Mid-Century Mecca
Los Angeles

Name: Ben Wolfinsohn, director and co-founder of Stop Following Me Productions Location: Santa Monica, CA Rent or Own: Rent >> Enter Slideshow When Ben sent us a link to his home, we pretty much jum...

House Tour: Steve's Beach Bungalow and Garden Retreat
Los Angeles

Name: Steve Prestemon Location: Venice, CA Size: 1340 sq/ft house on a 5000 sq/ft lot Years lived in: Owned for 6 years >> Enter Slideshow When Steve bought his Venice bungalow six years ago, he kne...

Thursday Giveaway Roundup: 09.19.08

Click on any of the images above to view these posts This week we have four great giveaways for you. Please don't forget that you have to go to each linked post in order to a...

How To: Make DIY Outdoor Furniture Water Sealant

Sure, it's been nice, sunny and dry here in LA all summer. But any day now that pesky thing called "weather" will return and start dropping those near mythological raindrops onto your outdoor wood fur...

Vintage Shopping Day Trips
Chicago

Ipso FactoHeading out of town this weekend? It's supposed to be a beautiful couple of days. We recently rounded up some favorite sources for vintage furniture in town, but sometimes you have the time ...

Scavenger: French Provincial Style Chair for $65
Boston

In New England we get access to craigslist Boston, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Western Mass and Connecticut — and now we even have our own Apartment Therapy Boston Classifieds! We h...

25 Decorators, Landscape Architects, and Artists Share Titles That Inspire
O at Home

O at Home recently asked 25 decorators, landscape architects, and artists to share titles that inspire them. Of course, the bulk of them are design-related, but there are a few titles that we didn'...

Close-Up: Hella Jongerius' PS Jonsberg Vase

This vase in Amy's Humboldt Park dining room is the perfect scale, shape and pattern for her space. Dutch designer Hella Jongerius, who creates furniture and ceramics for high-end lines such as Vitr...

Last Chance: William Eggleston's Photographs at Moss

As BethZ blogged, last night we attended an event at Moss on Melrose, "Christie's at Moss". Half of the store's been temporarily turned into a gallery to display part of the Bruce and Nancy Berman co...

Junior Elephant Bookshelf from DwellStudio

We absolutely love this new elephant bookshelf from DwellStudio. The form, the canary yellow, the fact that both kids and adults can enjoy it. It's perfect....

A Reminder to Clean/Replace Your Air Purifier Filters

Itchy eyes, runny noses and regular headaches have been increasingly ailing our household. Emily is sensitive to pollen and other allergens, but normally I don't suffer noticeably unless there are fir...

Thursday Giveaway: Ditto Hangers

Item: 10-Pack of Ditto Hangers Designer: Green Heart Global Retail Price: $10 A few months ago we told you about Ditto hangers. Since then the people over at Green Heart Global have been busy littl...

Fan Blades from SkyMall

Face it, San Francisco is a city of renters. And as renters, we all know of some of the hideous things that can come with an apartment. Like those tacky brass and faux wood ceiling fans. Yuck! Tha...

Check Out: The 2008 Los Angeles Organizing Expo

Twenty three percent of adults say they pay bills late simply because they lose them (thus incurring those pesky late fees). We're happy to report that help is on the way with this year's 4th Annual ...

Good Questions: Affordable Coffee Table for Our Living Room?

AT:SF, What affordable coffee table for this high ceiling loft living room? (Never mind the tv, we'll replace it eventually). This is a West Elm rug, 'furniture envy' couch, and IKEA entertainment ce...

Blogging...Jasper Conran Sackville Street Textiles

Remember awhile back when we did an On the Set feature of the flat in Love Actually? We were on the hunt for a similar sofa...or at the very least, a similar flannel textile for a friend's sofa. Wel...

Guide to Oakland at Decor8

We're always hearing about how Oakland is the Brooklyn of the West - lots of creative folks, cheaper rent, more space - but we haven't actually explored it enough to concur. Now that we've checked out...

Look: Sneak A Peek At Sneak Design
Melbourne

We tried our hand at doing collages’ when we were at school and the results were rubbish. Anika Cook of Sneak Design puts us to shame with her handy-work. Anika’s work is both a combination of col...

PetSafe Cat Veranda

To us this seems like torture for an indoor cat, but for an animal with the right temperament (not to mention owners willing to make the commitment) the Cat Veranda could be a godsend. ...

Interview with an Apartment Gardener

A while back we got a question about how to grow an herb garden on a windowsill. We gave our advice and you guys chimed in and hopefully it set some gardens in motion. For more inspiration we found ...

Wright Modern Design Auction Spotlight: Dining Chairs

On October 7, the Wright Auction house is holding the Modern Design auction. We just received our catalog and are planning a few posts highlighting some beautiful examples of modern design that will b...

Photo Styling from Spruce Home

We've written about Etsy shop Spruce Home before, and we keep coming back to them for their amazing photo styling. We've gotten lots of ideas for arranging furniture and accessories just by checking...

Couch Buddy by Thierry D'Istria

Keep company with this printed couch from Absolumnet Design. The couch, designed by Thierry D'Istria, has a logo of a person printed on it, with an arm slung around your shoulder... ...

Contemporary Lanterns from The Company Store

While everyone around us seems to be welcoming the fact that fall is coming, we're personally mourning the end of summer. These colorful lanterns might just help us hang on for a few more weeks - we'r...

Good Quotes: Words From Jonathan Adler

With The Fall Colors Contest right around the corner, remembering that seemingly bold colors won't take over a room if used frequently enough, or sparingly enough. Make sure to choose colors that t...

Magniflex Gold Mattress: With 22 Carat Gold Yarn

We considered doing this as a Hot or Not? and then decided to get a little more in depth. This is a remarkable product that we had never heard of. Magniflex is an Italian mattress company with a b...

Look: Chip Cheery Food Storage Containers

Yummy. We almost want to only store candy in these. Who knew food storage containers could be so chic and useful?......

Inspiration: Naelyn's Scrap Wood Desk

Naelyn wrote to us today: I am an Interior Stylist... and was totally moved by the recent post Mads' Scrap Wood Wall. I recently finished a commercial project where I did a scrap wood desk and painte...

New Austin Home Stores!
Austin

We've already shown you a number of great Austin home decor and furniture stores on Apartment Therapy (like Loft, Finch, Area, Mercury, Sanctuary, Bella Home, Homegirls and Aviary, just to name a few...

Pets On or Off the Furniture?

Our dog Otto doesn't usually try to get up on the couch while we're around, but as soon as we leave the room, he's all over it. (His full-sized dog bed is just a few steps away, but he usually prefe...

DIY: Shelf Brackets Made From IKEA Stools

Inspired from similar-looking shelves that appeared in a home featured in Dwell Magazine, Mike used the legs from five IKEA FROSTA stools as shelving brackets. Paired with solid oak planks from Home...

Martino Gamper's Chairs

If you trash-pick as much as we do, you probably see a lot of parts to things, especially chairs. Instead of passing them by next time, you may appreciate this bit of inspiration from British desig...

Maison d'Etre

Maison d'Etre is one of our very favorite stores. We were trying to pinpoint what makes shopping there (or merely browsing) such a satisfying experience: it's a domestic sensualist's delight. ...

Pet Lovers' Tea Towels by Tissage Moutet

More tea towels, this time for pet owners. Take your pick: cat or dog......

Good Questions: Alternatives for Closed Storage?

I've fallen for DWR's Sussex Tall Credenza With Drawers (above, left) but can't afford its far from within reach $4000 + price tag. I also can't seem to shake Thos. Moser's vita nine drawer horizont...

Etsy Find: Pillows from Meringue Designs

Adding new pillows to a room is so satisfying - it's an affordable way to instantly change the tone of a space. Well, usually, at least. Lately we've been shocked at the hefty price tags attached to s...

Great, Simple, Affordable Shelves

Recently we were at the new Firefly store in Venice when our friend commented on how much she liked the solid, simple shelves they were using for a display. She was surprised to hear where they were ...

Wall Coverings from Bamboo Fencer

Bamboo can be used as beautiful wall covering akin to hardwood paneling or marble. So says the "Bamboo Fencer." We found some cool papers and woven cloths that would bring natural texture to your hom...

News: Housing Works' Revamped Auctions

We hadn't checked in on Housing Works' auction website in a few weeks, and were surprised to see it had been completely redesigned; "housingworksauctions.com" has become "shophousingworks.com", with...

Small Colorful Rugs: Color Sample Carpets

Rug weavers typically send vendors a sample rug of colors that are used in larger carpets. The small sample rug gives vendors and customers a chance to see all the color options available. We like...

Roundup: Bathroom Magazine Racks

In our recent post about our updated bathroom shelving, a reader noticed our toilet paper holder, which does double duty as a magazine rack. We know that not everyone is a fan of a magazine rack in th...

It's Your Pet's Home, You Just Live In It: What We Learned From Petsitting

Seeing Lily's post over at AT San Francisco reminded of a time, before we found an apartment at a reasonable rate, when we pet sat for people while they were on vacation. It was a great opportunity t...

Best of Three: Orange Vases

Our sister is in the market for an orange glass vase, which she wants to add to the corner of her bathroom which is predominantly sage. She thinks the orange will add a nice "pop" to the room. Here ...

Best Product: Precision Pet Pen

When we were preparing our apartment for Bacon we had to figure out how to block off the six-foot-wide doorways in our apartment because the usual baby gate solution just wasn't wide enough. We found...

Inspiration: Art Glass Kitchen Island

Generally speaking, kitchens have little room for art. The walls are covered with cabinets; the surfaces, with everything from coffee makers to hand towels. Spotting these glassy options provides insp...

Best of the Fall Colors Contest: The Southwest Entries 2007

Click on any of the images above to revisit our four best 2007 Fall Colors entries We're playing Flashback Friday today and turning back to close to the same time last year j...

Good Questions: Ikea Sofas You've Loved or Hated? Bemz?

Jenny sent in an email: I know there is a lotta Ikea shiz on here but I was wondering..Does anyone have an Ikea sofa that they loved or hated? I was just gonna go retro but I found the BEMZ website wi...

Arts and Crafts Wallpaper from Trustworth Studios

We began this week raving about the recently opened Cooper-Hewitt exhibition House Proud. Although the Craftsman look isn't for everyone, we stumbled upon this Craftsman wallpaper that would work we...

Look! Matching Headrest Pillows for the Bed

If you read in bed, do you ever get a crick in your neck? We do...and it's probably because we have a less-than-adequate back support pillow and a DIY headboard project that has been sitting in our ga...

Loft Inspiration from Atelier In Situ

The Casgrain Residence by Atelier In Situ is full of lofted balconies that contain the private spaces of the home. The one pictured above is a bedroom over the kitchen. It can be curtained off for a...

Look!: Mural in Capitol Hill
Seattle

The icy blues and purples at the bottom of this mural alone send us, but the burst of pinks and greens above make this color combination something really special. There's something fresh and almost ...

Heath Ceramics Coming to LA

We got a tip from LAist that Heath Ceramics is planning to open a showroom in LA. We couldn't be more excited about having the classic ceramics so close to home:...

Fabric Wall Art Kits from Textile Arts

Paasky Kit, 54" sq, $95 (or 26" x 54" for $60) Sarah's post titled Wallpaper We'd Frame got us thinking about doing the same with fabric. Not something that really requires a kit, but if you're more...

Double Stray Tyvek Pendant Lamps by Inga Sempé

Though we were blown away by Heath Nash's Anemone lamps last month at the Gift Fair — we failed to mention the lamp in the foreground, Inga Sempé's Double Stray... ...

Look! Plastic Cup Display at Anthropologie

Anyone who pays attention to visual merchandising knows that Anthropologie hires some of the most creative people around. They're particularly resourceful at repurposing everyday objects into work...

Good Questions: Repairing a Scandinavian Jute Chair?

Hello: I have a '50s-ish Scandinavian jute chair with some damage on the wooden arms. I love the shape of the chair. Is this a well-known designer and how would I repair the finish on the arms? Thanks...

9 Lighting Ideas From A + R

We recently popped into A + R on Abbott Kinney, a very cool store that offers design that charms, functions and inspires. We loved seeing all of the lighting design and accessories. Full of whimsy, st...

What's Your Most Bizarre Household/Cleaning Secret?

Some of the best tips and tricks when it comes to household maintenance or ideas haven't been found in books or on tv, but came from the mouths of our grandparents and parents. Click through the jum...

Best Wallpaper 2008: Designers & Sources (with massive links)

Julia Rothman Custom and at Wallcollection.com seen in this house tour Perhaps you don't know that wallpaper is the hippest new old thing since sliced bread, or perhaps you do and you're wondering wh...

Savoir Chair at Crate and Barrel

We love the beautiful lines and curved legs of the Savoir Chair at Crate and Barrel, and think it would right at home with our mix of modern and antique furniture. We even adore the hot pink color ...

How Do You Get Ready for Fall?

Here are a few of our favorite things: fallen leaves, knit blankets, brisk afternoons and hot tea... it makes us wrinkle our nose in excitement! There's almost nothing we like better than the start ...

Decorate Using Your Own Silhouettes
via Photojojo and Craft

We've blogged all kinds of silhouette prints from Femme Silhouette to Lotus Blossum, Dwell and more. But, if you've outgrown your fondness for birds and wish you could find something a little more pe...

The 70s: Kelly Wearstler's Next Big Thing
Domino Magazine, October 2008

As the decorating-powers-that-be have gradually declared Hollywood Regency's moment in the spotlight come and gone, Kelly Wearstler, synonymous with the aesthetic, has decided to reinvent herself by...

Litter Box Hideaway

A common dilemma among cat owners is where to put the litter box. Here's a simple solution -- if you have extra cabinet space, and can cut a hole into the wall of the end cabinet, that is. ...

ATLA On The Town: Homework by Studio Job at Moss

We love Moss. It feels like a gallery, with the added bonus that one can realistically purchase the pieces on display. And that's exactly the line between design and art that Studio Job is attempting ...

Audra Line from Home Decorator's Collection

We got a tip from reader Miss Anthropology. She writes, I was recently looking around the Home Decorator's Collection website and came across a new line of furniture. This line, called Audra, is very...

Lost Art Salon

Lost Art Salon owners Gaetan Caron and Rob Delamater Buying artwork, whether purely for aesthetics or as an investment, can be an intimidating process. Thankfully, those of us in the Bay Area who are...

Small Space Garden Inspiration: Park[ing] Day LA

If you have a chance today, check out Parking Day LA happening all over our fine city. Architects, activists and garden lovers are turning metered parking spaces into small space gardens. Jump below...

Look: Picture Frame Medicine Cabinet!
Austin

We came across this photo of a medicine cabinet while browsing through the September issue of Better Homes and Gardens. What a great idea to place a framed photograph on the door! This definitely dis...

The Welcome Wagon

When we were young, the idea of the Welcome Wagon seemed very different. If memory serves us correctly, someone actually did come to our door with a basket of goods and coupons for the neighborhood. A...

flat: Housewares & Home Decor
Ljubljana, Slovenia

> >Enter Store Slideshow While we don't have much information about Flat in Ljubljana, we had to share this fun little store that we stumbled across during our whirlwind driving tour in Europe. The ...

Survey: What's Your Pet's Favorite Place in Your Home?

We found this wonderful photo of Mao in the "Apartment Therapy DC" flickr group. Mao enjoys hanging out near the computer, especially during AT Pet Design month. Does your pet have a favorite spot ...

Scavenger: Design Within Reach OFFI Window Desk for $550
San Francisco

This Design Within Reach OFFI Window Desk is a great example of clean modern design - we'd love to see it in someone's house. Jump below for links to this and other good finds. Apartment Therapy F...

What Does Your Recycling Reveal?

Water, wine or PBR? NYT or USWeekly? All of the above? Reading habits, shopping bags, empty bottles and jars (and body count)—we put out a biweekly microcosm of our real consumption vices and virtue...

Good Questions: Similar Pendant Light?

Hi there, Recently I found this photo of a green vintage light on a blog. I'm sure it's probably an antique, but do you know of any sites out there that make similar lights to this? I love that it com...

Good Questions: OK To Design a Room Around a Rug?

I'm looking for some feedback. I am planning to splurge on one item in designing / decorating our open concept kitchen / dining / living room. I think I've decided that my one purchase will be one o...

Open Thread 129
San Francisco

friday at last! weekend thread......

LA Scavenger: 3 Authentic Mies Van Der Rohe Items OBO
Los Angeles

OK, so we're not COMPLETELY sure if these three items are authentic Mies Van Der Rohe pieces since we haven't checked 'em out in person...but even if they aren't, that pink Barcelona chair and light l...

Scavenger: Modern Sideboard and Shelves for $750
New York

Modern Sideboard and Shelves for sale in our Classifieds! This Modern Sideboard and Shelves unit was personally designed by an interior designer and professionally built. We love how crisp and clean...

Open Thread #1!
Washington DC

Welcome to AT DC and our first Washington DC Open Thread (Image: Flickr member tvol licensed under Creative Commons)...

Conversation Pits
Melbourne

Ok we’re just going to put it out there: we are a fan of the conversation pit. Perhaps not being around in the 70’s helps in having no sense of stylistic shame attached to the idea. But we can’t...

Events Calendar: 09.19.08
Chicago

Qin FenglingArt & Design Events ... Qin Fengling Multitude is Qin Fengling's first exhibition in the US - "her works deliver the experience of China's vast, collective society in the throes of mod...

Scavenger: Pair of Lucite Swivel Chairs for $150
Chicago

In Bucktown, this pair of lucite swivel chairs is selling for $150. The swag legs and clear back make these chairs appear very lightweight. Click below for links and more good finds: ...

Look: Creative Ceiling Light Makeover

ATDC reader dcexplorer sent in a project that he hopes will inspire other apartment dwellers on a budget. He took an everyday object and reworked it to cover up a boring light fixture in his new ap...

TileVault: Ann Sacks Penny Rounds

•What: Penny Rounds in Mint from Ann Sacks •Where: Our friend Amy's newly remodeled kitchen; West Rogers Park •When: Photos taken Monday, August 20th at 9 pm •Why: These popular ...

Karacoma Sofa by SEVV

This sofa appears in the new catalog from The Conran Shop and we're loving the unique mix of pattern. Though it is not yet visible on the The Conran Shop's website, we've tracked the design to Studi...

Open Thread #1!
Boston

Welcome to AT Boston and our first Boston Open Thread (Image: Flickr member Tostie14 licensed under Creative Commons)...

Open Thread 128
Chicago

Ready for the weekend?Hello to stillgreenlilo, TheoJ and oakland!...

It's (Almost) Brocante Time
Chatou

One of the most popular requests I get here at AT is for information about the bi-annual ham and antiques fair on the Ile de Chatou just outside of Paris. So for those of you who are planning to be in...

Good Questions: Ideas for Upgrading this Kitchen?

AT DC: I want to update my blah kitchen but don't want it to get too costly. I'm thinking about a kitchen rug, painting the walls and possibility painting the cupboards. I hope you and AT readers ...

From The Kitchn: Adagio's Electric Tea Maker

Do you drink more tea than coffee? Ever wish there was an automatic drip machine for tea with all the ease of a coffee maker? Well, wish no more. We review Adagio's electric tea maker, the TriniTEA....

House Tour: Amy's Vintage-Modern Nest
Chicago

Name: Amy (and Janis, her Maltese) Profession: Editor & Founder of Venus Zine and venuszine.com Location: Humboldt Park, Chicago Size: About 500 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned Type: 1920...

Best of the Fall Colors Contest: The Northwest Entries 2007

Click on any of the images above to view these posts These four homes were the Northwest regional winners from last year's Fall Colors Contest. And now that fall is (well, al...

Inspiration: Mads' Scrap Wood Wall

Yesterday we blogged Madshome's Hunde Hus Indoor Dog House/Bedside Table. And while we think the pet retreat is very cool, it's that wall that wowed everyone. So we went right to the source. Here's...

Your Coffee Table Style

AT readers...we try out best to keep up with your comments, especially excellent requests like the one made by Lisa Hunter (Montreal) who asked us to poll our readership about their coffee table order...

Reader Search: Deadline Tomorrow - Detox with Danny Seo

Does your Chicago home need a detox? If so, then help is on the way - in the form of Danny Seo and Method. Are you ready to make the switch to earth friendly products to get your place really clean? W...

Cambridge Antique Market

Large antique collectives with dozens of dealers in one place are nearly extinct. Fortunately Boston is still home to two: The Cambridge Antique Market (CAM) and the Massachusetts Antique Cooperati...

Before and After: Minouette's IKEA TULLSTA Chair

before Minouette found this TULLSTA Chair on the street. Even though it was filthy and had been clawed by a cat, she saw the potential. Jump below for a look at the transformation......

Double-Duty Designs from BoConcept

A while ago, AT Editor Heather and I got a sneak peek of the new BoConcept store in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Since they're now officially open, we thought we'd share some of the store's ...

Do You Have Your Parent's Decorating Habits?

Earlier today we blogged rethinking our dining room. When we moved into our home, we set up the rooms to function as they were designed to function. Into the dining room went a large table and chair...

Potluck Studios

The day after Labor Day, Halloween displays go up. Given that, clearly you should already be thinking about setting your Thanksgiving table. No? Don't worry -- Potluck Studios can get you ready with s...

Look!: This Little Piggy Went To Found At Market

While checking out a local Independence, Missouri craft fair (which is exactly how you would picture it, quilts, sweatshirts with cats on them and all), we came across these iron animals. We liked t...

House Tour: Amy & Jim's Mid-Century Modern Home
Chevy Chase, Maryland

Name: Amy and Jim Location: Chevy Chase, MD Size: about 3,000 sq.ft. Years lived in: 2 months, owned >> Enter Gallery Amy and Jim love modern homes but never thought they'd find one in traditional D...

Inspiration: Kelly Osborne’s Blue Bathroom

No, not that Kelly Osborne. This Kelly Osborne's absolutely stunning home was just featured on Hatch, Design Public's blog. The house itself is gorgeous, but what we can't seem to stop staring at is...

Inspiration: Fix Coffee Shop

We are quite familiar with the Starbucks school of thought about their coffee house being the "third place" that people hang out (the first being where you live and the second being your place of work...

Open Thread 668
New York

(To All Open Threads)...

Good Questions: Adjustable Height Coffee Table?

Hi AT:SF. I am looking for an adjustable height coffee table. -Nora...

Good Questions: DIY Doggy Door?
Los Angeles

Has anyone crafted an original handmade dog door? We have a store-bought plastic (and ugly) dog door installed in our back door. Even though we paid over $100 for the door it's already falling apart...

Lava Tea Towels, DIY Woodgrain IKEA Hack, Modern Paneling & Free Vintage Embroidery Patterns
Slinks for 09.18.08

During our travels today we found some Lava Pottery inspired tea towels, an Ikea DIY Woodgrain Hack, a modern take on wood paneling and a source for free vintage embroidery patterns. Jump below for al...

Mantel Dome
U.K.

Designed by Cédrc Ragot, Laurent Vermeglio and Joe Odukoya for Innermost, the Mantel Dome is a modern take on the old-fashioned carriage clock......

Glass Hand Jewelry Stand from Urban Outfitters

We saw this glass hand today, and while it would work quite well serving its original purpose as a jewelry stand, we think with a little imagination it could be useful in other areas of the house, as ...

DIY: Masking Tape Screen
Melbourne

This has to be one of the cleverest and cheapest window treatment ideas – creating a decorative window screen using masking tape. Our rental has very public front windows and we don’t like to open...

SKOY Cloths

We have a guilty confession to make: we have not yet fully completed our transition away from paper towels. We still use them, albeit as a last resort for spills and particularly terrible tasks, lik...

How To: Build an Indoor Dog House

As Fall continues to creep in, we just want to get cozy. And we remember that when we were little we loved building forts in the living room and hiding out in them. Back then all we had were pillows...

Are McMansions on the Way Out?

A 2008 report by the Urban Land Institute includes information from several studies that predict, among other trends, a significant decrease in the demand for McMansions by 2025. The report is part ...

Follow Up: New Bedroom Light Fixture

Earlier this week we posted a photo of our new bedroom light fixture, and readers had several questions that we thought we'd answer today. Namely, how it looks at night, and how we put it together. Cl...

Is There A Place For a Formal Dining Room In a Modern Home?

Recently, a book we've been reading about the evolution of the idea of home has us questioning the idea of a formal dining room in our home. Then, as these things go, poking around the Domino website...

Look! Planter Sets at Bartholdi Park

Walking in Bartholdi Park across from the US Botanic Garden the other day we noticed a trend happening with their planters... ...

Survey: Do Women Notice Home Details More Than Men?
Austin

We came across an amusing article in the latest Austin Monthly Home titled "The Little Things: Women Notice Them. Men Don't". The article, written by J.B. Hager who is also a husband and homeowner, w...

Floral Turkish Cotton Bath Towels at World Market

World Market has improved their textile selection recently. We're still thinking about the Kuba-style pillows we saw there a couple of weeks ago. The floral motif on these new cotton terry bath towe...

The Gallery: Justin Brunelle

Jeans' Meltdown. Oil on Canvas. Introducing Justin Brunelle, a former Colorado gallery owner who is now painting here in Brooklyn. He makes haunting inventories of human faces -- presented both la...

Hot or Not? Ami Seating by Francesco Rota

We are loving the use of texture in the new Ami seating by designer Francesco Rota. In this collection for Paola Lenti, Rota plays with extreme scale and texture with the arms and backs of these sof...

Out of Bounds: Whimsical Butterfly Stickers

This seems like a really neat idea for a kids room: take a few wall stickers or decals, place them on a wardrobe and extend it out to the wall and even the picture frames. If you're especially crafty...

Flickr Finds: Pat's Clarinet Pendants

Okay, initially we noticed the terrific dining set and pinball machine in this photo tagged apartmenttherapymontreal. But what really struck a chord with us on second glance was the lighting over th...

Good Questions: Similar, Stylish Desk?

Hi AT, I adore this desk from Anthropologie, but the $1300 price tag is way, way, way out of my budget. Any ideas on where to find a similar desk on the cheap? Thanks! PhillyLass (Note: Include a pi...

Look!: Lights at the Kabuki Theater

For whatever reason, lately we've been noticing the lighting in commercial environments here in San Francisco. Maybe because, uhm, the majority are pretty decent? While the entire remodel of the Kab...

Sales Calendar: 09.18.08
Los Angeles

September Sales... All Aboard Boutique Free Shipping for the month of September online Anthropologie Autumn Upholstery Event online ...

Laurie Simmons: The Instant Decorator series

The Instant Decorator (Yellow Living Room), 2001We love the work of photographer Laurie Simmons - especially the 2001-2004 Instant Decorator series. In the words from a 2004 exhibition at Sperone West...

Look! Floral Inspiration from Eleven Madison Park

During a delicious lunch at Eleven Madison Park, we couldn't stop staring at the floral arrangements. A closer look revealed a DIY opportunity......

Hot or Not? The "Madonna Wall" (Madonna Records as Wall Art)

Thanks to our recent house tour of Adam's Cat-Haven Condo and his record album wall art, loyal reader and real estate guru Ati sent us photos of her friend's "Madonna Wall." Friends who have seen t...

How To: Display Sculpture

Most of the art in our homes is of the two dimensional variety. Photographs, paintings, lithographs or prints easily find a place against a wall, whether hung (on hooks, from picture railing, even, a...

Survey: Cat or Dog?
With a Few Good Quotes for Good Measure

"Our dogs will love and admire the meanest of us, and feed our colossal vanity with their uncritical homage." - Agnes Repplier "I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is ...

Hot or Not? "Animal Thing" Furniture by Front

We've seen a wonderfully diverse selection of pet-related home goods here on AT this month but nothing quite like this. How about brightening up your living room with a life-size horse lamp? No coffee...

Misprint Waste Can at VivaTerra

This idea, though applied to a lowly trash can, is just what we need to see on a dreary Thursday afternoon. Colorful tin can rejects are hammered out into one colorful bin to brighten the corner of ...

Thursday Giveaway: $1,000 Custom Closet!
Los Angeles

Product: Custom Closets by Closet Factory Value: $1,000 Description: Keeping things neat and tidy is cool, right? So, what could be cooler than getting a neat and tidy custom closet organizer? Getti...

Good Questions: Sealing Concrete Floors?

Brittany has a good question: My husband and I are buying our first home just north of Ann Arbor, Michigan and it has poured concrete floors in the lower level. I love them! The sellers claim they r...

Best Product: Affordable Moroccan Rugs

We're completely taken with Paola Navone's graphic update of a classic Beni Ouarain carpet. Available through Habitat in the UK, the ingenious rugs are designed with velcro strips that allow them to...

Good Questions: Color Inspiration for Our Living Room?

AT, We just painted our living room in Benjamin Moore's Simply White (walls and ceiling), with one wall in Kensington Blue. The blue is really dramatic, without overwhelming the room, but now I need h...

Look! Before & After Wet Bar

Oh man. When we moved to our condo in West Hollywood many moons ago, our place had an awkward wet bar just like this one: right by the entryway, tucked in an alcove, and basically the landing pad for ...

Zip Tape by Benoit Lemoine

Designer Benoit Lemoine created this tape as an experiment for use in the urban outdoors. It's printed with a zipper pattern and makes for quite a surreal visual when applied in some contexts. We ca...

How To: Fix a Slow Draining Sink (the Green Way)
From Re-nest: Our site that covers abundant design for green homes

Even though that old bottle of Drain-o is calling to you -- resist. With a little baking soda, white vinegar, and boiling water you should be able to fix a slow draining sink without any chemicals. ...

Vintage Chalkboard from Blue Bell Bazaar

As we've seen in many homes and in even more creative applications, chalkboards can be very useful for leaving notes for loved ones and keeping lists in busy and stylish abodes. Blue Bell Bazaar giv...

Look! Shower in the Closet

If you live in a small space but are lucky enough to have big closets, here's an idea for you:...

Good Quotes: Craig Ellwood

"If order and logic are in the Architecture, then Architecture will inevitably compliment nature." - 1950, Craig Ellwood, architect To All Good Quotes...

Upside Down House in Edinburgh, Scotland
The New York Times 9.18.08

Though not as upside-down as Tuesday's post from ATSF, the original owners of this house in the Morningside suburb of Edinburgh called their home the Upside-Down House &mdash the architects, James M...

Fireplace Racks from Areo Home

While we're lucky enough to have a working fireplace in our apartment, most Bay Area residents can't say the same. Enter the fireplace rack - a surface to fill with candles or decorative objects and m...

Look! A Rustic Cart As A Coffee Table

We enjoy seeing variations of coffee tables. Whether it's one narrow table or two smaller ones next to each other to create the look of a unified table, the coffee table can become the focal point in ...

Sancal's Eleva Sofa: Why Didn't We Think Of This Sooner?

There are pieces of furniture along our path in life that become true treasures. Pieces we know we will have forever and our children and grandchildren will remember for years to come. The Eleva So...

Good Questions: Similar Bathroom Light Fixture?

I am looking for a light fixture for over my bathroom medicine cabinet. I like this one, but the company that makes it won't sell it separately. Can you help me find a similar one? Thanks! Jill aka "...

Reclaimed Glassware from The Green Glass Company

We first saw and fell in love with these glasses at Bungalow Home, and finally found the time to track down the manufacturer. The Wisconsin-based Green Glass Company is the largest retailer of recl...

Greenspace

We first spied Greenspace during a day trip to Santa Cruz. Greenspace makes it easy to transform any corner of the home into an eco-friendly zone. ...

Using a Mirror to Cheat a Window: Pottery Barn's Eagan Multipanel Mirror

Mirrors, as we recently noted, enjoy an incredible amount of versatility in a home. They can reflect light if placed near or opposite a window. But if your home lacks adequate light and windows, the...

Thursday Giveaway: DWR Tools For Living Selection

Item: 5 Design Pairs from Tools For Living Designers: Various Value: over $100 per pair >> Enter Tools Gallery (and choose one pair) Description: We got a chance yesterday to get the scoop on DWR'...

Inspiration: Rock Wall

Call us crazy, but we're digging the look of this rock wall we stumbled upon last week. It reminds us vaguely of the Lew French mantel we posted a while back. The entire building covered in rocks is...

Inspiration: Theme Bathroom

When we hear the phrase "theme room" we automatically think of a child's bedroom. Fun for kids but not transferable for our grown-up apartment. So when we were in the bathroom of our local Echo Park...

IKEA Hacks in Justin's Map Room

Following last weeks good question about the IKEA stainless table, we heard from Justin about two IKEA hacks he's completed, one using the same table legs... ...

4th Annual Fall Colors Contest: Submissions Start 9.22!

Name: Nathaniel & Keith (2nd Place) Location: West Midtown, New York, NY Type: We own this two-bedroom apartment >> Nathaniel & Keith's Blue Period We're doing it again. At Apartment Therapy we ha...

Sales Calendar: 09.18.08
San Francisco

Branch's Annual Warehouse SaleSeptember Sales... Branch Annual Warehouse Sale Thurs., 9/18, 5:30-9 pm SF Online Sale: Starts Fri., 9/19 Read our post here ...

Look: Colorful Exterior Entryway!
Austin

We think it's a shame that sometimes entryways don't always get the most attention they deserve in homes today. In fact, sometimes the entryway is left out altogether! If you don't have the opportuni...

Close-up: Jim & Kari's Candlesticks from Martha Sturdy

Digging into the details of our house tour slideshows is one of our favorite things. From Jim & Kari's Evanston modern home, we found much to love and be inspired by, including the candlesticks in th...

Shopping with Design Bloggers
The New York Times 9.18.08

In today's House & Garden section of The New York Times we get a look at some favorite product designs of seven different design-themed blogs &mdash including some picks from Maxwell. We've pulled o...

Scavenger: High Style Danish Chair for $200
San Francisco

What home can't use this beautiful high style Danish chair? Jump below for links to this and other good finds. Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shopping...

3 Chairs In The MoMA Store's "What's New" Section

We enjoy checking out the MoMA Store's site for inspiration and style. We recently checked out the "What's New" section and came across 3 chairs that we wanted to share with you. Although these may no...

Soap Factory $99 Sale

Regional force/source for emerging art, Soap Factory hosts a blind fundraiser that promotes the value and gut check of art for its own sake. The rules: one size, one price, no names, 200+ pieces from ...

The Record Cabinet by Atocha Design

This just came across our desk minutes ago: a beautiful, high end solution for those special few of you who not only still have vinyl records, you covet and prefer them. Jen Levin Atocha is one of t...

Sales Calendar: 09.18.08
New York

Cassina Warehouse Sale! September Sales... ABC Carpet & Home • Up to 20% off Theodore Alexander collection • Through September 28th • 888 Broadway, 5th Floor, 212.473.3000 - See All...

Good Questions: What is This? and Where Can I Get One?

Dear AT, a month or so ago on designsponge, this cabinet was featured. it is incredible; i am gearing up to restart my etsy store and this is a perfect way to store my paper, fabric and assorted craft...

Hello AT: DC & Boston!

After a few months of testing and tweaking, we are proud to announce the launch of our new, separate Boston and DC sites over at Apartment Therapy! Please click on over and say hello to: >> AT:Bosto...

Scavenger: COFFEE TABLE for $80
Los Angeles

This coffee table has a few tricks up its sleeve...or should we say leaves? Slide the top open, and there's a secret compartment to stow your magazines and DVDs. Or just add a leaf or two and you've...

Mobiles (For Grown-Ups!) by Oras

Mobiles are usually hung up for baby, to entertain and stimulate, but who says adults can't also share in the joy? We love how these modern mobiles work within a grown-up space. Jump down for more s...

Ebay Scavenger: World of Good Product Showcase
New York

This week we attended the kickoff showcase for Ebay's new World of Good marketplace. WorldofGood.com by Ebay is the first online marketplace to exclusively promote "People Positive and Eco Positive...

Dyson Stowaway Vacuum Giveaway: 2 Hours To Go!

Item: DC 21 - The Dyson Stowaway Designers: James Dyson & Co. Value: @ $500 >> Enter Here ...

Termites in antiques
Melbourne

We naively purchased these antique shoe lasts from a local flea market, not realising that what we thought was an attractive surface quality were in fact termite tunnels. They were only $5 each, so we...

Scavenger: Vintage Butcher Block for $200
Chicago

On State Sreet, a vintage butcher block with red painted base, originally from a 40's Kansas City butcher shop, for $200. Jump below for links to this and more good finds: Apartment Therapy Furnitur...

Liora Manne Table Lamp from Target

We love the line of this lamp almost as much as the pattern on the fabric shade. The base is polished resin while the shade features a hand-woven cotton print of a Liora Manne design... ...

Eco-Me Cleaning Kits

These kits consist of 100% natural ingredients and cover the gamut of needs: for home, body, baby, and pets. We've given cleaning supplies as housewarming gifts before, but this green batch of goodne...

Wood & Ceramic Pedestal Table by Hannah Ehlers

Designer Hannah Ehlers has combined pale wood and a white-glazed ceramic to create these elegant pedestal tables. Though designed as small end tables, we can easily imagine these as bulky cousins to...

DC Scavenger: Mid-Century Modern Craigslist Finds

dresser from a 4-piece 1960s walnut bedroom set - $800 Our upcoming house tour later today features an amazing mid-century house. If you like the style, check out these mid-century modern furniture...

PlantTherapy: Patrick Blanc's New Book
‘The Vertical Garden’ – From Nature to the City

Prior to Blanc's recently published book I had to live off of a few web images and videos (like the one above) to get a better sense of what his work is like. Now I can't wait to get my hands on a...

From The Kitchn: How To Taste Olive Oil

We recently attended an olive oil workshop and learned some things about olive oil tasting. Olive oil has a complexity that rivals wine - we even have a worksheet from the seminar to help us identify ...

Birdland International

It's a cute and funny combination. Birdland International makes heirloom-quality products for babies and birds. What do they have in common? Well, all products are made to last and be passed on. The...

Roomark: Lotta 9.23.08

>> Go To Previous Roomark Work in progress-my son's mural as painted by his daddy - Lotta Origin: http://princesslotta.blogspot.com/ >> Go To Previous Roomark >> Return To Main Post...

Roomark: visualingual 9.23.08

>> Go To Previous Roomark Our dining area combines a few bold colors with the textures of wood and bamboo. One our prized possessions is the IQ Light hanging above the dining table, which is period...

Look!: My Mother's Blue Bedroom, Part 2

Yesterday I wrote about my mother's blue bedroom. You all had such wonderful things to say, so I thought I'd show you just one more shot. Possibly my favorite photo of the bunch, as it really shows ...

How To: Make Your Own Natural Dishwasher Powder

Don't fret or call PETA on us...we're not asking you to put Scruffy in the dishwasher to scrub out those caked on stains (though plenty of pets like to clean our leftovers clean when we're not looking...

Best of the Fall Colors Contest: The Midwest Finalists 2007

As we start preparations for this years big color contest, we decided to take a look back at the Midwest entries that were the reader's favorites from last year. We're hoping that they will inspire so...

Roomark: Dusa 9.24.08

>> Next Roomark Saturday Izzie - A triumvirate for AT: Pet Month, Roomarks, and Saturday flowers! - Dusa Check Out the Source!: http://www.flickr.com/photos/48717672@N00/2876075411/in/set-7215760...

Roomark: Mary Jo 9.24.08

>> Next Roomark A well-lived corner of my house, otherwise known as couch potato headquarters...my inspiration was a calm gray and white, but as you can see that didn't happen. Conveniently located...

Thursday Giveaway Winner: Apartment Block Photograph by Mark Wallace

Congratulations to Daddyo, who's the winner of our Thursday Giveaway: Apartment Block Photograph by Mark Wallace! We're so happy that this gorgeous photo has found a home where, we hope, it will act...

On Sale: Lighting at Restoration Hardware

The other day we posted chandeliers between $50 and $500, but we forgot to include a few options from Restoration Hardware that are currently on sale. In fact, all their lighting is on sale right no...

8 Uses for a Blowdryer (Apart from Drying Your Hair)

A blow dryer's great for drying and styling your hair, yes, but surely you could put it to work in other ways as well? When it's done making you look fabulous, consider these other uses......

Events Calendar: 09.17.08
San Francisco

Zachary Rossman at Park LifeArt & Design Events...September is Pet Design Month at Apartment Therapy Hotel des Arts New Art '08 Wed., 9/17, 5:30-9:30 pm ...

Hot or Not? Abatladeur Lamp

Cibone Abatladeur Lamp ...

Look!: Color Inspiration At The Kitchen Supply Store

Often times food plays with our senses. Not just by taste, but by sight as well. Now we don't really want a guest to walk into our room and say, "Your living room reminds me of lasagna." But we ar...

Designlabshop

Whether you're mad for Mikasa or flip for Fire King, we suspect you'll fall head over heels for designlabshop, a new home for retro housewares online....

Look!: Hanging Book Lights: Anthropologie

We spotted these hanging book lights at Anthropologie while strolling the Americana at Brand in Glendale. Although they appear in the store's window display, these attention-getters are unfortunately ...

Hello AT: DC & Boston!

After a few months of testing and tweaking, we are proud to announce the launch of our new, separate Boston and DC sites over at Apartment Therapy! Please click on over and say hello to: >> AT:Bos...

Good Questions: Ottoman/Folding Bed?

Hi there, A month or so ago, you spotlighted a folding extra bed that folds up into an ottoman. I've been looking for the post, but can't find it. Any chance you can help? Thank you! -Jessica...

Look! Iron Bed Frames

We admit, we used to find iron bed frames too frilly and shabby chic. But lately, we've been taking notice of some very cool bed frames in some unlikely places: the Laura Ashley catalogue. What? Yes!...

Before and After: Danny Seo's Reupholstered Dog Stairs

beforeMore often than not, pet furniture is pretty hideous. Although we've seen some great exceptions to the rule this month on AT, we just have to think about the typical cat post, hamster maze, or d...

Does Ikea Cause Arguments??
Melbourne

We always enjoy having a day out at Ikea, but we cant help notice that not everyone has such a fun day. Every time we go to Ikea we hear couples, friends and families arguing about all kinds of measur...

Nixie Clocks at BDDW

We had to look up nixie tubes on Wikipedia to fully understand this clock. When we did, what we took away was that the device is essentially a glowing gas tube shaped like a numeral, developed in the...

Tile Vault: French Encaustic Tiles

My grandmother recently moved from her apartment in Paris to a house in the countryside where she can grow old in a bit more comfort. I'm visiting now and I'm in heaven. The house is filled with inc...

Good Questions: Chair to Go With Movie Sofa and White Walls?

Graham sent in a good question:I recently moved into my first apartment, and since I am now completely on my own with no roommates, I have had to buy all my own furniture. Long story short; I live in...

Hotel Elquidomos: Dome Living in Chile

Designed by architecture firm F3, Hotel Elquidomos lies in Chile's Elqui Valley, where clear night skies provide gorgeous views of the constellations. One of only 7 astronomic hotels worldwide, the ...

Look! Inside DWR's Brand New Tools for Living Store
New York

>>View the Tools for Living Gallery! DWR's new Tools for Living store isn't open until Friday, but Apartment Therapy got a peek inside this afternoon. We were blown away. It's full of perfect, wel...

Custom Bathroom by Amy Lau and Heath Ceramics

It's the kind of stuff our dreams are made of - working with the ceramic geniuses over at Heath create custom tiles for a bathroom project. Amy Lau was lucky enough to work with the Sausalito company ...

Look! Green Glass Tiles and Orange Accented Bathroom

Normally when it comes to picking bathroom colours, we either go for the all white bathroom or something in the pink or lilac family that will make us look good. Green is definitely a bathroom colour...

How To: Turn Dowel Rods Into Faux West Elm Decor

Several weekends ago, we checked out the newest West Elm store out in Leawood, Kansas. In the same day we also stopped in at the hardware store to pick up a few things. What do the two have to do w...

Events Calendar: 09.17.08
New York

Art & Design Events... AT Events: • September is Pets Month • Stay tuned for our long awaited Fall Colors Contest in October! September 22nd is the first day to submit your entry. -...

Luxury Condos for Rabbits: Bunny Adobe Condos by Leith Petwerks

When our friend got a pet rabbit she searched all over for a simple rabbit hutch that was not only functional but stylish......

Surprise, It's San Lorenzo
San Francisco Chronicle: 09.07.08

This modern home is not actually in San Francisco... It's in San Lorenzo, and it's the house where owner Pat Barker grew up. She returned almost 40 years later (which reminds us of our House Tour: Je...

Fanny's Fabrics For the Home
Austin

Have bare windows you’re looking to outfit? Found a great piece of furniture but it needs reupholstering? If you’re looking for the perfect unique fabric and you want that small business feel, th...

Taterpot Herb Planters

Here's something to lighten up your Wednesday afternoon. From the Japanese creators of the Eggling comes the second wave of novelty herb gardening: the Taterpot. These potato-shaped planters come pr...

Hello Down There: New City Pattern from FLOR

Check out this new patterned rug from FLOR — Hello Down There uses a photo-satellite of a city to add an urban element inside your home......

House Tour: Melinda's Colorful Quincy Loft

Name: Melinda Location: Quincy, Massachusetts Size: 863 sq/ft Years lived in: 2.5 years Enter Slideshow We live in a great old brownstone apartment building so we hate to complain, but we secretly...

Inspiration: Philip and Tania's Stacked EXPEDITs

Here at AT, we love IKEA's EXPEDIT. Whenever we post about them quite a bit of chatter happens. So, imagine our delight when we revisited one of our first posts, House Tour: Philip and Tania's Noe V...

Kitchen Mix: Something Old, Something New

At first glance, this kitchen/dining room may look like any sleek, modern space done up in a blinding white with all the expected modern fixtures. But don't write this off just yet: take a closer look...

Aquaovo's Ovopur Water Filtration

A tribute to water. Designed in Montreal, Aquaovo's Ovopur uses age-old principals to clean and restore tap water to crystal clear quality in the greenest possible way......

Pantone's Colors for Spring 2009

We're always intrigued to see the color trends for each season from Pantone. It gives us a glimpse into what the future holds for retail decor, and also gets us thinking about what colors we'd want to...

Events Calendar: 09.17.08
Los Angeles

Frogtown Artwalk this Saturday Art & Design Events...September is Pets Month at Apartment Therapy Frogtown Art Walk Self Guided Tour of the studios in Frogtown along the LA River including...

Trendy Pet: Raised Dog Bowls

One of our Top Ten pet bowls was an Otis and Claude raised feeder, which got us curious about this design trend. We came across the custom-made raised feeders and bowls at Michigan's Trendy Pet. Thei...

Five Questions For: Nick Olsen

Nick Olsen is a busy man. In addition to working as an assistant for the fabulous Miles Redd, he is a regular contributor to Domino magazine, and maintains their Deal Hunter blog at Dominomag.com. H...

Survey: Do You Like Pre-Fab Homes?

We heard NPR's report on prefab homes and were wondering how AT readers feel about prefab building. NPR notes that the increasing popularity of mid-century modern furniture and design (something we...

Inspiration: Double Duty Items from West Elm

Just because something's designed for one purpose, no reason you can't use it for another. SarahC over at ATChicago recently installed some shower curtains as her living room curtains. We've done th...

More Target Fall 08 Items

You may recall we recently ran a Sneak Peek of the Fall '08 items available at Target, well just this week we received their Fall 08 Fashion/Beauty/Home catalog and found a few more items we wanted to...

Inspiration: Barn House by BURO II

We came across these beautiful pictures of a house in Belgium and, although its European, we could easily see this fitting into the rural New England landscape. Forget the farmhouse—lets go straig...

Look!: Wall at Drift

There's a fantastic denim shop in Oakland called Drift. And although we mainly go there for the clothes, we can't help but gawk at the cool and funky wall they have that separates the selling floor f...

Good Questions: Where Can I Get This Slide Display?

"I'm a new reader who has been going back through your house tour archives, and one my favorite spaces is Glen's Living Large In a Small Space. I adore his photography display and want to showcase som...

New Styles from FLOR in Wool

Flor has new styles for fall - two offerings in 100% wool. Described as "our most plush yet" - they combine the ease of carpet squares with the luxury of wool underfoot. Info and links below:...

Kill Devil Hill: Vintage Housewares

Kill Devil Hill, vintage housewares and clothing store in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, has only been open since June, but has already been named one of the Six Top New Stores in the country by The New York...

Good Questions: Chairs and Rug for This Loveseat?

Hi! I just bought this 1950's love seat--everything is original, even the gorgeous upholstery. I'm having trouble figuring out what chairs and rug will work well with it in our living room... ...

Look! Folding Screen Headboard

We've been all about headboard ideas lately, so here's another to add to the list. Finding a unique folding screen on Craigslist is pretty easy, and we particularly like the repeated black outlines on...

Decorative Caulking at Cynthia Rowley's Townhouse
Elle Decor October 2008

We love to see original detailing like plaster scrollwork inside of old homes. Have you ever wondered if you could achieve the look quickly, and on the cheap? Here's how Cynthia Rowley did it in her...

Good Questions: How Do You Store Pet Food?

It's pet month and I have a pet-inspired question: is there a pretty and practical way to store 6kg of chow? How about snacks and treats? I'd like to see some ideas how to have dog treats accessible b...

Good Questions: Babywearing Options
From Ohdeedoh: Our site that covers modern homelife with children

Recently at Ohdeedoh, we fielded a good question from a reader who wanted to know about the variety of babywearing options out there. Whew... talk about a big topic. For this one, we called in the big...

Cleaning Tip: Stay On Top of It

We're still staying with family and have now seen how they keep the floor clean. At first we were shocked (and mildly appalled) and then we realized that there was something to their method:...

100 Exceptional Free Paper Models and Toys
From Creative Closeup

An online resource for quirky paper model downloads - we think this would be a great rainy day activity. Just download PDFs to your computer, print to your preferred paper quality, fold 'em up and enj...

Leaf-shaped Mosaic Tiles from Accents Con Agua

If our recent post on Tetris Tiles wasn't your thing, maybe you'd prefer these nature-inspired leaf-shaped tiles from Accents Con Agua. Made of intricately cut slate and porcelain, these tiles add a...

Eco Dog Bed from Doggyarchy

We recently had to kick our pup, Arlo, out of bed. Despite his tiny stature, he's confused about who wears the pants in the family. We heard that sleeping with your dog can make him feel a little...

Matchbox Collection at CB2

White lacquer just gets to us - something about the smooth, clean finish makes us want to move into a downtown loft and decorate it purely in white. So we love the Matchbox collection from CB2. ...

Place Your Own Picture In A Museum!

Not literately, of course, but we do love this fun application called Museumr brought to us by the fun digital photo hobby site, Dumpr. If you have some time and are interested in seeing how your fav...

Midwest Scavenger: Round Two of 50+ Craigslist Items

Last week we upped "our Craigslist game" when it came to searching the midwest, bringing you 50+ items from all all over. This week is no different and there are some fantastic finds out there to be...

Good Questions: Similar Colorful Chairs?

I'm in love with this dining set from Macy's, but it's way more money than I'm willing to spend. I've decided to go with either the Odyssey table from CB2 or the IKEA Docksta (any info on the Odyssey ...

Inspiration: Home Library with Window Seat

Someday we hope to own a home of our own in the city, and when that day comes, we want a home library like this one. This stunning wall of built-ins was created by craftsman Tony O'Malley of Emmaus...

Look!: Fabulous 50's Decor at Fentons

As the fall weather rolls in and we sadly say goodbye to the hot days of summer, we decided a summer-send-off party was in order. And what better place to say adieu than the fantastic Fentons Creamery...

Shelton Collection by Pottery Barn: On Sale

A few weeks ago, Laure pointed out some ways of doing Modern Farm yourself. Our home is so not Modern Farm that we found it appealing. Since we're considering making some small changes, we thought a...

Tiny Houses in Texas
This Old House Magazine

Builder Brad Kittel makes these Texas "Tiny Houses" from 95% recycled materials. The only new elements of the home are electric systems, plumbing, and insulation. Unlike modern prefab mini-homes, ea...

Inspiration: Pierre Duex's Traditional French Prints

According to Jennifer Dwyer over at The Peak of Chic, Pierre Duex had quite the Southern moment in the 1980s. While we weren't exactly studying textiles in the eighties (we were working on tying our...

Hello AT: DC & Boston!

After a few months of testing and tweaking, we are proud to announce the launch of our new, separate Boston and DC sites! Please click on over and say hello to: >> Boston - Wes & Kayla, Kyle, Jean...

Hunde Hus Indoor Dog House/Bedside Table by Madshome

It turns out our dog's missing out on some pretty cool places to hang out because she's too big......

Look!: Framed Art on Stair Railing

We've seen framed art on bookshelves and Abby did a great post a while back on unconventional ways to display art but we've never seen framed art on a staircase. We think it's a great idea--find out ...

Thomas Paul Fabrics at Calico Corners

No longer just available to the trade, direct access to a few fabrics designed by Thomas Paul just got a little easier for the consumer. The fabric retailer Calico Corners is offering a few of his pat...

House Tour: Dara's Modern Rural Pet-Friendly Home
New York

Name: Dara Location: Lake Iroquois, Vermont Size: 3500 sqft. 4-bdrm house Lived in: 3 years >> Enter House Tour Gallery! We first met Dara of pupstyle.com at September's pet design meetup. In addi...

Free Drop-Off Locations for Household Hazardous Waste
San Francisco

We're really pleased that San Francisco's been trying so hard to promote responsible disposal of hazardous waste, batteries, and electronic devices. The other day, we received a handy brochure in the ...

Cedric's Brilliance: The DIY Glass Backsplash

Way back in 2005, I saw Cedric's house tour on our site and I was mesmerized by the clean simplicity and elegance of his kitchen setup (above). At the time our own kitchen was practical and cooked ...

Look: Modern Mailboxes
Austin

If you've managed to find that modern home of your dreams, chances are you are a connoisseur of clean lines and smart details. You may have even invested in a good-looking modern fence for your prope...

Art Prints from West Elm

If your walls don't don artwork by friends or from fine art collections, and you just aren't sure what to hang, one option lives in a furnishings store. We would advise that this choice always be coup...

Artifactory

Artifactory has been selling African and Asian home furnishings and accessories for over 30 years. For many years, Artifactory was the only DC store offering such goods. Prices widely range from ver...

Welcome: AT Boston!

Welcome AT Boston Readers! We're so thrilled to have our own AT site! Boston has so much to offer and we're all looking forward to working together with you-- finding the fun stores, sharing desig...

Scavenger: Mid Century Credenza and Mirror for $250
San Francisco

This mid century Credenza and mirror is beautiful, and a total steal at $250 - someone jump on this one. Jump below for links to this and other good finds. Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds ...

Inspiration...domino's MY DECO FILE

[A free virtual scrapbooking tool that creates one place to store all of your inspiring images.] How many times have you been surfing the Web and spotted an image of your dream house, an amazing new ...

Look!: Slated Pillar

An afternoon coffee stop ran us into this rough-hewn pillar that felt very fall. From a distance, the texture looked like weathered, rustic wood. It’s actually odd bits of slate. ...

Good Questions: Similar Mirrored Media Cabinet?

Finally, after looking for a year for the perfect mirrored media cabinet in the perfect size (between 36-48" wide), I finally found it! However, I can only find it in the UK from Graham & Green. Any...

Scavenger: Vintage Oriental Bar for $200
Los Angeles

Party in style and flair with this black vintage oriental bar with beautiful gold details and lined with red felt. There's a lot of storage in this unassuming cabinet, perfect to stow all of your vi...

Colorful Air Conditioners by York

Usually, it's all about hiding the AC monster but these outdoor units are meant for showing off. Whether you're looking to add a splash of color to your landscape or just really really like college f...

How To: Wallpaper a Filing Cabinet
Melbourne

We were flicking through an issue of last years Notebook magazine and came across a ‘how to’ that we thought looked elegant and easy to do. The ‘how to wallpaper a filing cabinet’ is not just ...

Scavenger: Eames Walnut Stool for $450
Chicago

In Bucktown, a genuine Herman Miller Eames Walnut Stool (shape B) for $450. The seller says the condition is great, with some minor overall wear. Jump below for links: Apartment Therapy Furniture Cl...

Look: DIY Wine Storage Under the Stairs!

It seems that both stairs and wine racks have been extremely popular recently here on AT, so when we found this hidden gem in a friend's basement, we just knew we had to share......

Pet Problems?

We love the idea of pets and owners and everyone in between living in perfect harmony. The reality, though, is that many people live with animals that they don't exactly have a lovey-dovey relationshi...

Dome Lamp by Todd Bracher

We're patiently waiting for Todd Bracher's Dome Lamp to become available for purchase. The Brooklyn-based designer is working with Copenhagen-based Mater to produce this elegantly simple table lamp....

Vegetation Doormat From Grain De Couleurs
France

Nature photos don't always work for me, but there's something sweet about this no-slip doormat from Grain de Couleurs printed with a blown-up nature photo that almost looks like a real carpet of veget...

Good Questions: Help Identify this Ceiling Fan?

AT DC: I've seen this ceiling fan in photos of a few (pretty high-end) renovations lately, most recently in the NY Times Home section piece on Gavin and Sundy Cutler's Brooklyn brownstone on August ...

From The Kitchn: Best Cheap Wines from Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's may be known for their Two-Buck Chuck cheap house wine, but their wine selection doesn't stop there. The Trader Joe's wine store has plenty of good picks for less money. We found some o...

Airborne Animals: Pet Shipping

First Class. Airborne Animals is a national and international shipper of household pets. They deal in serious relocations (in other words, it's not really for pets just going on vacation with you)...

Roomark: Matthew 9.21.08

>> Next Roomark My Living room. It's finally coming together! - Matthew T. Origin: NA >> Next Roomark >> Return To Main Post...

House Tour: Lisa Solomon's Eclectically Curated Home
San Francisco

Name: Lisa Solomon Location: Oakland Size: 1800 sq. ft. total Years lived in: 9 years >> Enter Slideshow As most all y'all know 'round these parts, we here at AT:SF are enormous fans of local artist...

Loft Interiors from Zara Home

Zara Home's European catalog for autumn/winter features lofts in a range of styles. Clicking through, we found several ideas for dividing a large space using screens, thoughtful furniture arrangemen...

Flickr Finds: Nanoo Eam Assila's Graphic Bedroom

Found tagged with "apartmenttherapychicago", a great-looking graphic statement of a room. It's black and white, with touches of brown and orange, but this space is less about the color and ALL about t...

Cleaning Up Your Flooded Home

It's hurricane season in parts of the country which can mean sudden evacuations, torrential rains and flooding. While preparing for storms and deciding what to take with you is one part of the equati...

Look!: My Mother's Blue Bedroom

Yes, I broke the "we" rule. But really, she is my mother. Anyway, mother dearest has an absolutely beautiful blue bedroom that we just adore. Our reasoning? Check it out (and a night shot) after th...

Good Questions: How to Really Remove Pet Odors From Furniture?

"Dear Apartment Therapy, It being Pet Month, I thought I'd send you a question I've long had but have yet to find an effective answer for. I own a couple of large mutts who liked to park their behind...

Guess Whose Garage This Is?

For those who have been reading the comments lately, you might have seen the garage above pictured in one of our readers links. Click through the jump to see who this fabulous space belongs to......

How To: Display Items on Shelves

We've always wished we had the knack for knowing how to style things, how to make things on shelves and mantels look, well, good. Luckily for us, Benita Larsson does, and she recently blogged some gr...

Inspiration: Downtown and Outside Downtown

We were flipping through our most recent issue of Elle Decor when we spotted quite the inspirational store, Outside Downtown, right here in Los Angeles. While it's not downtown (West Hollywood to be ...

Good Questions: How to Reupholster These Chairs?

Hi AT:SF, I'd love to get some advice on how I should reupholster these old chairs. I'm torn between going with a bold fabric print (that I'm yet to find) or going with a neutral tone and using a bol...

Good Questions: Renters Rights, Insurance and Water Damage?
Chicago

Laura sent in a good question: With all the rain in the Chicago-area this weekend, I (as well as others) am dealing with water damage in my apartment. It looks as though my windows/walls started rain...

Inspiration: White Room, One Pop of Color

So, yesterday, Abby blogged about inspiring dark rooms with white furnishings...and here's the exact opposite. An all white workspace, romantic white drapes, and then that saturated hot pink chair ju...

Holiday Decorating - How Soon is Too Soon?

Ah fall. It seems the weather barely begins to shift, and all of a sudden there are gourds decorating every table and pumpkin flavored everything added to the menu (not that we're complaining on the l...

Inspiration: Bohemian Pattern Clash
Melbourne

We love looking to fashion for inspiration in the home, mostly in the form of new colour combination ideas. Marc Jacob’s recent Spring 2009 show reminded us of something we’re currently trying to...

Inspiration: FiveDot's Offices
Seattle

FiveDot is a Seattle-based sustainable design firm with a growing portfolio of modern, green residences. Among the projects featured on their website is their own light-filled office space, convert...

Round Up: One-Sided Toilet Paper Holders

We're currently guests in a home where they have a one-sided toilet paper holder in the bathroom. What we've noticed is that because you don't have to undo anything to change the roll, it isn't a pai...

Using a Scarf as a "Chair Runner"

We got this idea from Etsy weaver Ecological Artist, who displays her handmade scarves on wooden side chairs. As we think about ways to warm up our home for fall, this is one quick and easy idea......

Nine Great Things at PBteen - For Adults

Recently we suggested a product from Pottery Barn's teenage line to a client of ours who happens to be a teenager, and found ourselves assuring them that we're weren't pigeon holing them for their age...

Appointment for Utility Repairs

Earlier today, we blogged a problem we had with our hot water pipe. It reminded us of when we first moved to LA and had to juggle starting a new job with learning a new city and trying to find a four...

Storing Your Shoes Seasonally

With fall weather rolling in it's time to start thinking about mixing up our wardrobes. We all know that maintenance to the small aspects of your home in a timely fashion (with the seasons) can help...

How To...Make an Artwork Slipcase

Whether you own a costly Picasso or a framed crayon drawing that your child made (possibly of greater value still), you probably will need to either safely store or transport your artwork at least o...

The Upside Down House

When we think of home, the word that usually springs to mind is "cozy." But when we caught a glimpse of this one, all we could manage was "disorienting." Nonetheless, the upside down house, which open...

Look: Animal-Inspired Architecture
Austin

During September's pet month here at Apartment Therapy, we've seen fun pet alternatives and gorgeous animal-inspired items for the home. Here in Austin, rumors have popped up about possible animal-in...

Green-on-Green Bedrooms

This photo of a green bedroom from Moroccan guest house Casa Lila grabbed us right away. We love the painted ceiling, the yellow-green sheers, the wall hanging, and the floor cushions at the foot of...

Modern Plaid: Blankets and Pillows by Scholten & Baijings

We first became enamored with the textiles from Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings when we spied them at The Gift Fair. Combining bold color and a soft, light blend of merino wool and cotton these ...

Truss Planter by Nobuhiro Sato

We don't usually think "charming!" when we think of abandoned buildings, but designer Nobuhiro Sato's little planters both evoke crumbling tenements, and are absolutely adorable....

Look! Guess Who Lives Here...

This mini house tour may surprise you--if only because we were hoping that this professional athlete's home would have some quirky choices (much like his string of high profile relationships. But we d...

Scotty Dog Doormat

This cute little doormat would fit perfectly into that pet-friendly mudroom decked out in this wallpaper. The scotty dog-inspired mat is half plastic, half coir....

Good Questions: How Should We Protect Our Marble Table?

We saved for months for the Room & Board Portica table with a White Venatino Marble top. It just came and we're in love! But we're terrified we're going to ruin it. While waiting for it to come, we re...

Aubuchon Hardware's Contact Paper

A reader pointed us in the direction of Aubuchon Hardware's unusually large selection of contact papers, and all the options there. Their selection got us thinking about this sticky substance....

How To: Make Your Own Liquid Hand Soap

We love us some fancy soap but at $20 a bottle sometimes it's better to be a bit frugal. We've been known to reuse the bottles we love by refilling them with a concoction of our own:...

TEMA Home Collection Now Available at Stitch

TEMA offers stunning pieces in multiple lines worldwide. Now, you can shop for TEMA at Chicago's Stitch: ...

Best Product: Vacuform Faux Brick panels from Rose Brand

We've been searching off-and-on for months for a faux brick wallcovering to match one in the building we work in. It seems to be made from a thick molded, compressed paper, and was most likely insta...

Bamboo Bowls from Greater Goods

We like the simple yet colorful design of these bamboo bowls from Greater Goods. The bowls come in 15 different colors and four different sizes: 11 inch low, 11.5 inch, 6 inch and 4 inch. Each bowl ...

Before and After: Daisy's Revamped Closet

before Remember Daisy's request for help revamping her closet? She writes, I just wanted to share my completed revamping. What say you? Jump below for the after... ...

Allergy Buyers Club: A Resource For Those with Allergies

This month we've been talking a lot about pets. But some of us, no matter how much we love pets, have a sneezy wheezy itchy scratchy relationship with them. We love them but we just can't live with ...

Roomark: Rob 9.21.08

>> Go To Previous Roomark The dining room in a house I stayed in for an extended period of time. The home of good friends. - Rob L. Origin: NA >> Go To Previous Roomark >> Return To Main Post...

Hot or Not: Indoor Dog Restroom

Jump below for voting, info and link. ...

My Design's Dreamy!: Patricia's Climbing Pole

This is from our 2006 Pet Design Contest - All Other Entries are Here Design: The Climbing Pole Price: $40 Name: Patricia Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn Pet's Name: Cassidy and Jr. Cat Size & Type: ...

Good Questions: Where to Source this Hardware?

AT:SF, Does anyone know where to source this hardware? Thanks! -Luke...

Giving the Pigeons an Eviction Notice

Earlier this year we had a pigeon nesting infestation inside where the roofline met the front of our apartment building. Like many people, we didn't have the heart to evict them once we heard the chir...

Sales Calendar: 09.16.08
Chicago

Seize The Days Sale at IKEASeptember Sales ... IKEA Seize The Days Sale - Three Days Only Friday, 9/19 through Sunday 9/21 Billy Bookcases for $59.99, Storage Boxes 50% off, Persian Rugs 30 - 50% ...

Cleaning Tip: Broom + Rag = Instant Mop

Often it is the simplest things that are the most impressive. This summer, on our own Escape, we visited friends in France. One evening during dinner clean-up, our friend began mopping the wood flo...

Roundup: Pottery Barn Goes Goth

There's no way in hell that Pottery Barn dipping its toe in the uncertain waters of macabre decor for no apparent reason. Obviously, Halloween is a few weeks away, but we were pleasantly surprised to ...

Maison Goulet by Saia Barbarese Topouzanov

That house looks really warm from this perspective, standing out in the snowy woods. What makes those windows glow with such warmth? For one, much of the home's interior surfaces are clad in wood......

Hicat Super-Climber

It makes sense that cats are able to take care of their scratching needs in the absence of a human-made scratching post, usually in the form of scratching the bark off of a tree. With that in mind, H...

'09 Calendars From Sampson May

We might be alone in this, but we have the feeling that the year is absolutely flying by. So we were stunned to get an email about '09 Calendars. Then we saw the calendars and we got really excited:...

Old Town Aquarium

Old Town Aquarium is one of those Chicago staples that command a stop if you're walking around the neighborhood; it's a great place to stare through the window from the sidewalk whether you own fish o...

FSBO: 407 Park Avenue South, #18B

(FSBO stands for For Sale By Owner. Owners are welcome to submit to: newyork (at) apartmenttherapy (dot) com and put "FSBO" in the subject line.) > >Enter FSBO Slideshow Location:Murray Hill Size: 6...

How-To: Store & Organize Plastic Food Containers

People often complain about the challenge of keeping food storage plastic containers organized and accessible, particularly when they're stored in deep cupboards, out of sight, multiplying like gre...

Final Frame: Wire Check
From Unplggd: Our site that untangles your wires

It could be worse....but this is pretty bad. Does this look like you? Are you closing in on this in your home setup? Click on over to unplggd to see how we can help. More from Unplggd after the jump...

Cup Lights from Rare Device

We're a fan of quirky lighting solutions, and right now are wishing we could rewire our kitchen to hang a few of these pendants above the sink....

Good Questions: How Do I Organize This Area?
Los Angeles

When maximizing space, it's a creative challenge to find room for all of your cherished belongings let alone day-to-day things, like cleaning supplies. ATLA reader, joe_g, sent us a question asking fo...

Roundup: Pet Costumes

We know Halloween isn't quite here yet, but it has officially been set in retail stores across the country. And although we despise seasons being merchandised 30+ days early, we still have a ridicul...

Good Questions: Alternative to the Fortuny Lamp?

Does anyone know of a lamp that resembles the Fortuny but, is more reasonably priced? Sincerely, Jeff (Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first. Email questions and pi...

Lotus Cat Tower from The Refined Feline

We blogged before about making your own cat tree using pieces of an Ikea storage system, but know that not everyone is comfortable with that level of DIY. If you would prefer not to build your own...

Look!: Copper Accessories at Smith & Hawken

We really love the Smith & Hawken store over in Marin. We recently stopped in because we heard they had a sale on their copper planters, and being that we're copper fanatics we wanted to see it for o...

No Hot Water? Now What?

Last night, our neighbor came home to a hot steamy apartment. Nope, she hadn't left the heater on, nor had anyone in our building taken an overlong shower and there were no pots of water whistling al...

NEWS: Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House Flooded

Yesterday we mentioned that Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House (the architect's first residential building) fell victim to recent Midwestern floods. Landmarks Illinois has posted photos and more i...

Inspiration: Customize a Bed with Vintage Belts

With all the recent talk of repurposing vintage belts — whether it's Reusing Belts for a Woven Stool Seat, Creating a Leather Floor Mat with Belts or Creative Uses for Seatbelts — we cou...

Look!: VintageView Racks Transform The Dining Room

Okay, it may be a bit overboard, but we really wanted to a. change this dining room, b. cover up the ugly wall and c. store a bunch of wine without taking up a lot of room... ...

Hemp Striped Dog Bed from Harry Barker

Every so often we debate trading up from our dog's neutral-colored donut bed (yawn), but it wasn't until we saw Harry Barker's Hemp Striped Dog Bed that we seriously moved "dog bed" up further on our ...

Organizing With Magnetic Boards

We've always had a fascination with the fridge door, or rather the display of items that cling to someone's fridge door. While we like checking out friends fridge door "collages," we prefer to keep o...

Tomorrow's Email: Fall Colors Sneak Peek

Last year's second place winner from NYC: Nathaniel & Keith's Blue Period Our 2008 Fall Colors Contest is only a few weeks away. In Tomorrow's email, I'm going to give you a jump on this year's prize...

Best of Three: Bay Area House Tours

Catherine and Robin's tiled fireplace...

Inspiration: Ranch 616's Outdoor Patio!
Austin

Ranch 616 is a rowdy steakhouse located right off of West 6th Street that serves the best (allegedly) fried oysters, tasty meat entrees and killer mixed drinks---all in a quaint Texas atmosphere. Weâ...

Pet Photo Booth

Everybody loves a pet portrait, right? We found these amusing images online - from a 2007 Australian-based photo project, "a labour of love" for artists Justin Spiers and Yvonne Doherty. Documenting o...

Modern Lamp Shade: Nelson Bubble Lamp Shade

George Nelson's iconic bubble lamps are a modern classic. Modernica, the official manufacturer and distributor of the George Nelson Bubble Lamps, has introduced "the first new Nelson Bubble Lamp in ...

How To... Organize Your Closet

The Washington Post's shopping blog offers some good strategies on organizing closets. Tips include tackling one closet at a time, trying on all clothes and giving away those that don't fit, and rep...

Scavenger: Modern Chairs by Jorge Pensi for $500
San Francisco

Perhaps your dining room is in need of some Modern chairs by Jorge Pensi? Jump below for links to this and other good finds. Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business i...

ATLA On The Town: DIFFA's DINING BY DESIGN 2008

Over the weekend, we attended DIFFA's DINING BY DESIGN 2008 event at the L.A. Mart Design Center. We got a chance to see some amazing, fashion-forward tablescapes, in support of raising funds for figh...

Roundup: Whales

Based on recent whale sightings, we’re having a bit of a Moby Dick moment. Bird themes, beware. ...

ColorTherapy: Black Ink 2127-20

To All ColorTherapy Posts Name: Black Ink 2127-20 Brand: Benjamin Moore This might be one of my kookier experiments ever—what do you do when you’re on a deadline for a different column and still...

Scavenger: 4 Vintage Bertoia Diamond Chairs for $450
Los Angeles

Marilyn Monroe may not have been referring to these diamonds when she was crooning those infamous lyrics, but we'd rank these high on our covet list: four white vintage Bertoia Diamond chairs, all in ...

Midcentury Chair at Urban Outfitters

The styling says Mid-Century but the sleekness says Brand New. Urban Outfitters is making a big splash into the pool of "vintage" design with this new chair. Jump down for the details and the price ...

Scavenger: Orange Pharmacist's Lamp for $60
New York

Orange Pharmacist's Lamp for sale in our Classifieds! We thought this was a fun pop of color on an otherwise standard lamp, the perfect punch-y piece. Check out AT:LA for some ideas and inspiration ...

Open Thread 667
New York

Monday blues in our hometown banking industry.... A Happy Pill To Cheer You Up Below the jump...(To All Open Threads)...

DIY: Household care tips
Melbourne

A nasty stain on the carpet recently had us reaching for Molly Dye’s Survival Manual, a treasured book from a practical grandma. Molly Dye was one of Australia’s first female reporters and wrote a...

Scavenger: Vintage MCM Metal Credenza for $2950
Chicago

In Evanston, a vintage credenza in tomato red metal. The seller says it was commissioned by a bank in the 1940's for their lobby. Jump below for links: Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are op...

Flickr Finds: Super Shopper Too's Serene Home Office

We dream of having enough space for a home office; we're currently perching with our laptop on the couch because we have no desk. When we do imagine carving out a dedicated work space at home, we l...

DWR Dining Sale: Free Shipping Ends Today!

Free shipping ends today, but DWR's dining sale continues through Sept. 30. The deal: mix and match any six chairs and save 15%. That includes these classic and gorgeous 1006 navy side chairs, shown h...

Hot or Not? Our Little White Sofa by Christian Vivanco

This sofa design from Barcelona-based designer Chrisitian Vivanco has a unique canopy component that wraps the reclined into a white-steel framed cocoon of sorts. Remarkably, Our Little White Sofa i...

Fornasetti Corner at L'Eclaireur
Paris

The Fornasetti corner at the rue Boissy d'Anglas branch of the Paris boutique L'Eclaireur is devoted to Piero Fornasetti, the prolific 20th century object and furniture designer from Milan whose obses...

Etsy Scavenger: Pet Home Decor

We love surfing through Etsy to browse the crafty designs. Today we've rounded up some original Etsy items for homes with pets. More info below the jump... ...

From The Kitchn: Peacock Blue Kitchen Cabinets

We're smitten with the color of these powder-coated stainless steel cabinets in House Beautiful's Kitchen of the Month. Read on to find out all about them and this serene Florida kitchen. See more p...

Petland Discounts

We've blogged a good number of small, independent stores that service our pets, but what about the big local chain, Petland Discounts? When we had fish and birds, this was where we regularly went f...

A Colorful New Orleans Home
House Beautiful

This home has a sense of style and life lived large. It's not shy or retiring - it's all about color - powerful colors used in subtle ways. It's pink and purple and green and melon and turquoise and p...

Inspiration: Ornate and Modern

When it comes to mixing different design styles and eras, there's a fine line between inspired and overwhelming. We think this room manages to dance all over that line, though, for a magical result....

Chandeliers from $50 to $500

To add a little oomph to a space, nothing works quite as well as a chandelier. These high-drama light fixtures often come with a high price tag, but there are a lot of affordable options out there. ...

Kitty Washroom

Feline Furniture. We see a lot of Good Questions concerning cats and the art of disguising their litter boxes. While we've seen a number of solutions, including some good D.I.Y options, we're diggin...

Inspiration: The Drama of Dark Room and White Furniture

Despite our emphasis on colour here at AT, oftentimes, especially in sunny LA, the decision is to paint the walls white or white or maybe white. But, when it's done right, a dark room, furnished with...

Midcentury Marvels Lecture Wednesday Night
Portland

We've enjoyed the "Designs on Portland" events thus far, but the next one seems destined to be a favorite. The focus this time is on Portland's mid-century marvels, coinciding with the release of Atom...

Look!: Clear Garage Doors

We came across this ridiculously cheery, Mid-Century home and fell in love with several things. First, anyone who can pull off a tiki successfully deserves props, second, the paint treatment was j...

Good Questions: Who Designed This Artwork Print?

"Hi, I'm Maiko from LA. I've been a big fan of AT for about a year! I'm writing you today because there is a poster I've been searching for a long time. And I'm wondering if you could be of help. C...

Look!: Our New Bedroom Light Fixture

Due to some changes in our living situation, we're currently making some changes to our living space. Our latest project has been replacing the large white paper lantern above the bed with this new fi...

Look!: Toast Rack as Paper Sorter

When we organize a client's house as well as our own home we love repurposing items, especially when they add a great design element. So you can imagine our excitement when we spied this toast rack b...

Good Questions: Paint Color in Christiana Coop's Dining Area?

Hi. I recently received an email about Christiana Coop from Ferm Living's place. WOW! What a lovely place. I would love to know the color of paint she used in her dining area... ...

Color Combo: Teal, White, and Navy

Sometimes, going bold is going too far...sort of like when we painted our bathroom in what we THOUGHT would be a strong chartreuse green and it ended up looking like we smeared avocado mush all over t...

How to Iron a Shirt, Cityscape Magazine Holders, Patterns by Nina Jobs and a Modern Pallazzo
Slinks for 09.15.08

Some worth-a-look posts from the design blogs today...a helpful how-to, great b&w magazine storage, pretty patterns and a palazzo updated with modern furnishings. Jump below for all the links:...

Look!: Art as a Headboard

A long time ago (maybe a year?) we were wandering around LIMN and we came across this interesting piece of art that had been placed behind a bed as some type of makeshift headboard. Although we know ...

Jacqueline Knight at Canberra Glassworks
Canberra

We visited the Canberra Glassworks over the weekend and while there were a lot of great works, Jacqueline Knight’s pieces were outstanding. A one meter high solid green glass clothes peg dominated t...

DesignMarks: Studioilse w08 Lamp by Sara M.

>> Next DesignMark What: Studioilse w08 Lamp Designer: Ilse Crawford Picked By: Sara M. Who Says: I want one of these, and I heard through the AT office that DWR is going to be selling them soon, ...

Pet-Proof Your Plants
Domino

Our cat ate, clawed and slowly destroyed every plant in our apartment, until we finally gave up and keep not a single plant inside. Domino has a great collection of tips for folks like us, from the ...

New Shipment at GROT
Los Angeles

Emma, house tour almnus and deal finder extraordinaire, recently let us know that GROT in redondo beach got a new shipment of mid century furnishings for us to drool over: ...

Organic Modern Decor Ideas for Fall from Ochre

For us, preparing our home for fall is all about textiles - adding blankets and throws to warm up a space. Organic Modern boutique Ochre has a beautiful photo gallery that's already inspired us to s...

Hot or Not?: Crazy Fish Tank Water Jug fountain

Even More Fish: Crazy fish tank water jug fountain...

DesignMarks: Parsons Mini Desk by Aaron

>> Next DesignMark What: Parsons Mini Desk Designer: West Elm Picked By: Aaron Who Says: Basic & Affordable Source: www.westelm.com/online/store >> Next DesignMark ...

DesignMarks: Mixing Bowls by Maxwell

>> Next DesignMark What: Mixing Bowls - Set of 6 - Rainbow Designer: Zak Design Picked By: Maxwell Who Says: I found this while researching "homecandy" the word, and really loved these colors. I th...

Pretty Trays at LAMA

Perfect for presenting more than just food, a pretty tray can pull together the contents on any table with ease. We like them used on a vanity for containing jewelry or for remotes and magazines on th...

What Does Your Home Say About You?

We recently unexpectedly stopped by the home of a friend we hadn't seen in a long time. We didn't need them to tell us that they were in the middle of a tumultuous time in their life. We saw their ...

Look! Maps, Maps and More Maps

Tucked away in a corner of downtown Kansas City, we came across this giant map of Paris, split into individual frames at TMB Travel. Click through the jump to see them closeup! ...

The Fish'n Flush Toilet

Don't ask why. It just is, okay? From AquaOne Technologies Inc. out in California, we now have the Fish'n Flush Toilet, which replaces your regular toilet tank with a see-through fish tank that w...

DesignMarks: Stack Drawers from Aaron

>> Next DesignMark What: Stack Drawers Designer: Shay Alkalay Picked By: Aaron Who Says: Storage & Sculpture! Source: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/ >> Next DesignMark ...

Hacked Cat Climbing Tree

A friend of ours moved from a house to an apartment that was charming but short on space. She wanted to provide her indoor cat with a little more freedom than the cramped quarters would allow so she...

Look!: Lights at Zazil
San Francisco

Over the weekend we had a chance to catch a movie and have a meal at the Westfield. The Westfield itself calls for more design discussion (how do you feel about those interiors?), but today we're goi...

Look: Modern House Stripes
Austin

Frank Lloyd Wright once said "The horizontal line is the line of domesticity." While we're pretty sure he was referring to something other than colored stripes on the exteriors of homes, this house o...

Custom Pet Portaits from Unless Someone Like You

It can be difficult to find pet portraits that aren't too cutesy, overdone, or expensive. These custom animal portraits from Chicago-based Etsy shop, Unless Someone Like You, meet all 3 requirements...

Peanut Modular Sofa by Hudson Furniture

Last week, we posted beautiful pictures of Piero Lissoni's Alphabet Modular Sofa — a new sofa system from Fritz Hansen. Reader gabriel_s gave us the heads up for the similar — but more casua...

Inspiration: Animal Art

One thing about pet month is that we've been noticing animal photography and art everywhere. This gorgeous photo in a bedroom designed by Christine Lane Interiors of Boston is one of our favorites....

Paint a Classic?

We see this from time to time, especially on eBay or Craigslist: a classic piece (the Saarinen tulip table is a popular target) that's been customized by the owner. We've seen painted bases, wallpap...

Built-In Aquarium by Leslie Gill

Goldfish are overlooked. They can be low-maintenance pets and their homes, aquariums, can be downright beautiful. Take this built-in aquarium by NYC architect Leslie Gill, for instance... ...

Good Questions: Who Sells This Small Metal End Table?

Where can I find the table in Moxie's "Happy Corner"? Thanks. Brian (Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first. Email questions and pics with QUESTIONS in subject lin...

Ease Sideboard / Wardrobe by Karim Rashid

When considering furniture so massive as a sideboard, simplicity can be key. Once that is achieved, we can appreciate the details that make such a piece unique....

Good Question: What Lampshade for this Lamp?
Los Angeles

Hello! I recently bought a lamp on ebay, but I need help picking a shade. At the moment it is wearing one borrowed from my bedroom, temporarily. I'm all for this shape and color--modern, clean, etc...

Good Questions: Alternatives Without High Delivery Charges?

Lemonadefish sent us an email: I am on the verge of ordering the Hemnes bed from IKEA. I love the slender posts, and I even like the yellow color. Because I live far far away from a store, I would hav...

CB2 Echo Pillow

A fresh, new pillow with some serious vintage charm: "Embroidered sound waves resonate 3-D on plush neon pink cotton velvet." Sound hot? We think so. It's like having a chenille bedspread (without com...

Inspiration: Celebrating the Unstyled Home
apartamento magazine Spring/Summer 2008

Welcome to Keehnan — a new voice for ATNY! On a recent trip though St. Mark's Bookshop in the East Village, we were delighted to find that issue #01 of apartamento magazine had finally arrived...

Closeup: DC-Themed Home Decor

Welcome to the new Apartment Therapy DC! We're so excited to have our very own page and wanted to feature decor that highlights our city. Shown is a vintage poster from our recent tour of Joe's Ar...

Before and After: Bathroom Storage

before We've been itching to replace this functional, but not so attractive, rolly cart in our bathroom. Over the weekend, we finally decided to replace the shelf with an old etagere that we made over...

Simple Clean: Pay Attention to Just One Item In Every Room

An old school source we've turned to when things get kooky starts with the premise that keeping your kitchen sink clean will have a domino effect on the cleanliness of the whole room. We initially sc...

Blossom Cleaning Company: Eco-Friendly Cleaning Service

We received a tip about a young eco-friendly cleaning service that works in New York City and The Hamptons — Blossom Cleaning Company started earlier this year and has a commitment to using non-...

Marimekko: Cambridge Concept Store

Marimekko has quite a presence here on AT and, now, quite a presence right here in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We've been a fan of Marimekko patterns for a long time and nothing tops seeing — an...

Best Exclusives from Design Public

It's no secret that we're huge fans of San Francisco-based Design Public. We love poking around their site, looking for fun and interesting products. Recently we checked out their Exclusives page, a...

Tile Vault: The Artwork of Wim Delvoye

Look carefully above at artist Wim Delvoye's piece Marble Floors. Beautiful, but a little different from your average floor tile because this particular installation was made with salami slices (note:...

Barns: The Ultimate Country House

Welcome to Amy — a new voice for ATNY! Through a series of articles titled, Going Down the Road, The New York Times has been looking back at states and landmarks from the WPA-produced American...

Good Questions: Type of Paint for a Russell Woodard Sculptura Chair?

Hi, I've got a Russell Woodard Sculptura wire mesh chair that I would like to repaint myself. I'm assuming spray paint would be best. What paint and what finish -- satin, semi-gloss, gloss -- would ...

Color Combo: Beige, Vanilla, and yes, Chocolate

After a weekend of entertaining and staying out way past our bedtime, we'd like nothing more than to take today off, collapse in bed, and maybe watch the entire second season of Dexter. Needless to s...

Goblet Chandelier at the Pullman Wine Bar
Montreal

The same designer of the ultra cool restaurant Le Club Chasse et Peche brings us this beautiful chandelier at the Pullman wine bar. It's made of - what else - wine goblets......

Look!: Shiny Bowls as Floor Decor

Upturned metal nesting bowls underneath a wall-mounted credenza make for a clever way to softly break the long parallel line between the credenza and the floor. This idea works best when both bowls ...

Design Classic: Thonet Bentwood Chair #14

The Thonet Chair #14 was first put into production in Austria in 1856 but since then has inspired hundreds (if not thousands) of knock offs and copies and is one of the most recognized chairs in moder...

Roundup: Shops for Chicago Pets

There's not a whole lot of shopping resources for Chicago pets in AT's archives - but we'd like to change that. So far, Barker and Meowsky, Rogers Bark, and Sam & Willy's top the list. Please add your...

Good Questions: Similar, Smaller Mirror?

Reef has a request: "I am looking for a mirror to go above our fireplace mantel. I love the geometric mirror from Pottery Barn but it's too big. Does anyone know of something similar that's slightly...

Survey: Would You Block a Doorway?

Over the years friends have shuddered at the way we seemingly block doorways on a whim. Above is a photo of a blocked doorway that goes from our dining room to pantry-turned-craft space. There i...

Green Habit: Switching to Natural/Organic Makeup
From Re-nest: Our site that covers abundant design for green homes

We're interested in greening as much of what we do in our home as possible. It was only a matter of time before the discussion turned to makeup. Here's the question: Have you switched to natural/org...

Jute Cozy Carafe + Glasses at Branch

OK, so this set would be a little pricey for its original use - we can already picture the carafe crashing to the floor as we poured from it. While perhaps not the most creative repurposing, we can't ...

Roundup: Umbra Office Products At Bed, Bath & Beyond

We have posted many of Umbra's casual, affordable and contemporary products on Apartment Therapy. We are big fans of both the design and the friendly prices of these cool home + office products. Whil...

Gas & Electric Leaf Blowers That Don't Suck
Wired Magazine

We never thought we'd be the type of people to rely on a machine to scoot leaves around our yard. However, our new home is blessed with a ridiculous amount of trees. And although it feels poetic...

September is Pet Design Month!

Gold Thread Pet Mattress for $3000 Oh yes it is. We've got only two weeks to go, blogging pet design for the home, and then we're into our 3rd Annual Fall Colors Contest (look out for our contest pa...

Hot or Not: Classic Wheel Bar Stool

For the car enthusiasts among us- is this Classic Wheel Bar Stool made from commercial grade wheels hot or not? Survey below the jump......

Weekend Project: Final Stairs

pre-final addition, jump below for after You may remember the new backyard stairs that we showed off a few months ago? We were mighty proud of our accomplishment but failed to mention that it was onl...

What's The Coolest Thing in Your Home?

Searching for interesting ideas to showcase for you, we're often inspired by the Flickr group, Corners of My Home. Recently, over on NY, they've been running a series called Roommarks, which also sho...

How To: Clean Up Safely After a Flood
Chicago Tribune 09.15.2008

After a weekend of record rains in the Midwest, we're welcoming drier forecasts this week. Storms moving northward from Hurricane Ike have left many people in Chicago and the surrounding area with f...

House Proud: 19th Century Watercolor Interiors
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum

Welcome to Keehnan — A new voice for ATNY! The history of documenting interiors goes back farther than one would think; before blogs, before glossy shelter magazines, even before the printed p...

Inspiration: Built-in Bookcase With Dog Nook

Let us draw your attention to the bottom of this built-in bookcase. When the owners of a 1940s cottage renovated their home, their Cavalier King Charles spaniel "got a cozy nook away from foot traffi...

Roundup: 10 Elegant Occasional Chairs from Elle Decor

This month, Elle Decor rounds up ten elegant occasional chairs. The piece defines the occasional chair as "one of the most valuable players in a home, intended primarily for use as "pull-up" seating, ...

The Slow Chair by The Bouroullec Brothers: My Favorite Armchair of 2008

Here's a comfy old man's chair for anyone under 40. A good chair is easy to love, hard to find, and I don't crave many. Last week, we were walking by the Vitra shop over in MePa, and I s...

Grace Letterpress Art Print by Hammerpress

When we ran into The Curiosity Shoppe recently to pick up a "Beauty" letterpress art print for a friend, we noticed this lovely "Grace" print......

Store: Mercury Design Studio
Austin

Gorgeous gifts, revamped vintage furniture finds and exquisite new details are the hallmarks of Mercury Design Studio, a staple of Austin's 2nd Street District and surely the top design store to vis...

Survey: What's the View from Your Window?

We've lived in many types of apartments with a wide array of views: a Burger King outside a bedroom window, Lake Michigan from a living room, brick walls directly across from the dining room...we've s...

Luxurious Basements
The New York Times 9.14.08

We've seen some amazing basement renovations before — like Aaron Kristen's duplex apartment in the West Village, pictured above — and over the weekend, The New York Times looks into some...

"Dancing Circles" Barstool from Horchow

We came across the new "Dancing Circles" Barstool when flipping through the latest Horchow catalog. We find the circle design lively and exciting and haven't seen any similar stools. More info belo...

Scavenger: DWR Havana Couch Made by Tacchini for $1975
San Francisco

The DWR Havana Couch made by Tacchini is not only a sofa, it's a sofabed, a daybed, and it has storage, too. Jump below for links to this and other good finds. Apartment Therapy Furniture Clas...

House Tour: Michael's Mid-Century Nest
New York

Name: Michael Location: SoHo Size: 450 sqft Favorite: The privacy and quiet of being on the 5th floor of a 5-floor walkup. >>Enter Gallery Slideshow! Michael has a lot of things going for him. He's...

How To: Make A Colorful And Organized Entry Way

The entry way acts like an anchor. A place where we say goodbye last and hello first. A go-to area for the details of everyday life - keys (check), purse or wallet (check), umbrella (check), quick loo...

AT On: Livability & Lawn Signs

Something besides withering echincea and political signs have cropped across our Minneapolis hood: entreaties to go slow. Prompted by road-construction detours, they made us think. First, how fast are...

Scavenger: Vintage Sofa-Custom Made for $765
Los Angeles

We don't really see that many chesterfield sofas on our listings, so when one makes an appearance, we jump on featuring it. This vintage custom-made sofa is actually made of faux leather, and is exce...

Keller Vase from Crate & Barrel

After spending a full rainy weekend at Chicago's Renegade Craft Fair, we're appreciating handmade more than ever. Jump down to see why this vase makes the grade......

Scavenger: Ikea Pax Wardrobe System for $500
New York

4-month-old Ikea Pax Wardrobe System for sale in our Classifieds! Click to view these in bold below ...

Look: Diamond Cut Basin
Sydney

David Knott’s diamond cut basin is the kind of thing we would have loved to see today after spending most of it looking at all things for a bathroom renovation– everything was just a bit too safe ...

Scavenger: Lots of Bertoia Side Chairs for Under $200
Chicago

There are two bunches of Bertoia side chairs on offer in Chicago right now -six in white for $165 each and ten in chrome for $185 each. Jump below for links to these and more good finds: Apartment T...

Capital Petsitters LLC

One of the hardest aspects of pet ownership is dealing with the inevitable separations caused by travel for work or vacation. Though many of us are lucky enough to have friends or family willing ...

Etsy Scavenger: Rainy Day Artwork

ashleyg: One of Those Days I escaped late Saturday afternoon from a semi-flooded Chicago to sunny Las Vegas. As I write from the West, I think about the hurricanes in the South and the storms in the ...

Maximizing Space on the Upper West Side
The New York Times 9.14.08

Gwen Calderon's Upper West Side apartment packs a punch. The New York Times shows us how Calderon's careful renovation takes every opportunity to make the most of her 1,300-square-foot apartment. In...

DIY Deco Ideas From Elle Décoration
France

To make this DIY headboard, stylist Emma Cassi cut up a bit of HotHouse wallpaper from Osborne & Little and showered the head of the bed with pillows from Maison de Vacances, Le Bon Marché and The Co...

Good Questions: Easy Bathroom Updates?

Dear AT DC, I recently moved into an older condo building. The bathroom needs renovation but I can't afford any major overhauls right now. My bathroom was probably last renovated in the 1980s and...

DenHaus

It's a common decor dilemma for pet owners: chic apartment, not-so-chic pet furniture. That's where DenHaus comes in. Their furniture designs will fit with any decor, and they double as hideaways...

Roomark: Daniel 9.18.08

>> Go To Previous Roomark: Molly I can't remember which blog I first saw Tom Scheerer's interiors on (not this one), but I they left an imprint. What I like about this room (and which I will take ...

Hurricane Ike Open Thread
Texas

How are all your homes down there? It's hard to tell what it's like from the MS media.... ...

Roomarks: Molly 9.18.08

>> Go To Previous Roomark: Shelley My bedroom wall art :) Postcards of some of my favorite artists (like Robert Parke-Harrison), pictures of family, friends and inspiration. Its calming just layin...

Hot Posts: 09.14.08
Los Angeles

Summer has slipped out the back door (it's already noticeably less sunny...sigh) and we're stepping into the shorter and cooler days of fall. But we have some hot posts from the past week to warm you ...

Hot Posts: 25 Biggest Reno Mistakes, Not Everything Needs to Cost a Fortune, Scandinavian Modern & Color IQ Test
Chicago

This week, the reader's favorite posts on AT:Chicago were the 25 biggest renovating mistakes, an antidote to expensive decor entitled, "Not Everything Needs to Cost a Fortune", a look a Scandinavian M...

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