Roomark: Gregory 10.21.08
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The plates! The plates! This is one of my favorite images from the contest.
- Gregory
Origin: Southwest #19: Cassell's Fredericksburg Feng Shui
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Roomark: Living Room in Sunlight
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My living room.
I came home one day for lunch and found my living room bathed in beautiful mid-day light.
- Harpa Heimisdóttir
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Roomark: Amazing Open Tiled Bathroom
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This is in one of my favorite bathrooms. They did this bathroom themselves. It was walled off and they opened it up and then decided to put in a big glass window instead. This photo is taken fro...
Roomark: Anne-Marie & Andre 10.21.08
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Our rental apartment living room.
We've grown to accept the wall-to-wall carpeting (skipping the vacuum when necessary is much less noticeable!) and tiny baseboards of this rental, but look for...
DesignMarks: Tasse Expresso from Le Petit Atelier de Paris
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What: Tasse Expresso
Designer: Le Petit Atelier de Paris
Picked By: Laure
Who Says: my most recent indulgence: ceramic coffee cups based on the classic duralex shape.
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DesignMarks: Onyx Pedestal Sink from Stone Forest
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What: Infinity Pedestal Sink in Multi-color onyx
Designer: Stone Forest
Picked By: Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS
Who Says: I'm a kitchen and bath designer and fell in love with this illuminated onyx...
LA Times Home & Garden Roundup 10.18.08
Los Angeles
With Sarah Palin's rumoured appearance on Saturday Night Live tonight, it seems that Halloween's playful "trick or treat" spirit is already in the air, a welcome respite from the nail biting caused by...
Hot Posts: 10.18.08
San Francisco
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What was hot this week? Our Northwestern entries in the Fall Colors Contest, of course. Jump below to see what else was ...
Top Posts: Color Contest Roundup, Small Contest Redux, and Avante Garde IKEA - 10.18.08
New York
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This week's Hot Posts drew you in and inspired great discussion. Thanks for getting involved, and staying invol...
In My Bedroom: Beth Yarnelle Edwards, Rita Maas & Charles Maraia
Welcome to our new theme, In My Bedroom, from Oct-Dec!
Title: Katherine
Photographer: Beth Yarnelle Edwards
Gallery: Meter
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House Tour: Rachel's Weatherboard Cottage
Melbourne
Name: Rachel Pitts
Location: Footscray, Melbourne, Australia
Size: 82 square meters [882 square feet]
Years lived in: 3 years
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Rachel and Leigh’s home has a really open, genuine...
Fall Colors 2008 Roundup: The Rest of the Entries
Northwest
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Wow! Since our last Northwestern Fall Colors Roundup, we've shown you 17 more entries in our Fall Colors Contest... for a ...
Southwest Fall Cure: Week One--Weekend
handprintinconcrete is going to get into cleaning and organizing the den!How are you all doing on Week One? You sure look busy over on the flickr pool! Looks like you're taking stock of the kind of w...
Midwest #44: Lauren's Many Moods
Name: Lauren
Location: Nashville, TN
Type of Home: Ranch/Cottage
What inspired you to use color? I have always loved color. I like to use color to create moods in my home. I use brighter, viv...
Sales Calendar: 10.17.08
San Francisco
Sample Sale at Plover OrganicOctober Sales...
Zinc Details
Annual Sidewalk Sale
Sat., 10/18, 11 am-6 pm
SF
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Color Combo: Layered Shades of Green
Green is a color that looks great layered. In nature, varying shades of green are laid on top of one another all the time. If you look closely at a green leaf, you might see a brownish-green stem, y...
Eastern Fall Cure: Creating Your Vision
Week One - Weekend
East Village Amy is back with a whole new style tray of inspiration. See her first photo set here. I particularly like this dutch barn photo, and the challenge of getting that into an East Village apa...
Do Housework, Live Longer
If you need another reason to keep your home clean and do your chores, how about prolonging your life?......
Midwest Fall Cure: Week One - Weekend
Plizzyp worked on some window washing this week!
Cure Clock: 1,248 hours remaining
Assignment: Re-read pp. 52-69, clean and list repairs (more after the jump)
Flickr Pool: Midwest Fall Cure Pool
W...
Look!: Beadboard Effect Paintable Wallpaper
We were at the 3rd Annual Domino Bazaar last evening in Culver City (more on Monday) and we saw this tube of beadboard wallpaper by Wall Doctor from Graham & Brown. We've always loved the cozy and cl...
Midwest #43: Dawn and Erik's Atomic Ranch
Name: Dawn and Erik
Location: Owatonna, MN
Type of Home: 1960 Ranch
What inspired you to use color? I wanted to highlight the coved ceilings in our dining and living rooms, so I needed a cont...
Look!: Mosaic Stairs
In the spirit of this post, which led to another post at AT:LA, we thought we'd share these beautiful mosaic stairs located in Golden Gate Heights......
Look! Industrial Chandeliers
More great industrial designs from Barn Light Electric Company....
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Northwest Fall Cure: Creating Your Vision
Week One: Weekend
aquarabbit's new house is a blank slate with beautiful bones.
• Cure Clock: 7.5 Weeks Remaining
• Assignment: Re-read pp. 52-69, clean and list repairs (details after the jump)
• Flickr Pool: N...
Pairings: Antique Artwork with Modern Furnishings
This photo from Alcro struck us with its chic combination of modern Eames chairs and an antique portrait. We love this method of combining old and new styles......
Look! Design Inspiration at Hungry Mother Restaurant
Boston
How many neighborhood restaurants keep you coming back not only for the fantastic food and warm welcome, but also for their unique and creative design? We love both of these at Hungry Mother restau...
Look! Lucite Blocks With Flowers and Insects
One of the best donor walls we've ever seen, this installation of flowers and bugs suspending in blocks of lucite is at the the new California Academy of Sciences building. While we've never seen a d...
I Didn't Know You Could Recycle That
EcoMetro
Most of us have reached the point where recycling is second nature. But even the most diligent might be overlooking household items that clutter up our space...toothpaste tubes, razor handles and even...
Survey: What's Your Home's Most Comfortable Room?
Austin
Earlier today we brought you five easy tips to bring comfort into your home, inspired by the latest issue of House Beautiful magazine. Well, we want to know what you consider to be your favorite room...
This Weekend: The Post Family Housewarming Party
Our favorite Chicago print shop, the Post Family, just moved! They've taken over a beautiful new space in the West Loop aptly named "the Family Room." On Saturday evening, you're invited to hang out...
Fall Colors 2008 : 78 East Region Entries Posted!
The East is ready! With over 300 entries in the East Region, we've posted the best, most colorful 78 entries* of the East on Apartment Therapy New York, Apartment Therapy Boston & Apartment The...
How To: Choose Mismatched Chairs
For dining rooms, the easiest (and fastest) way to decorate is to get a set. You know everything is going to work together, and in one purchase you've got the room almost complete. But if that idea so...
Make A Soundtrack for Your Home
Photo of a Tivoli on a mantle, from Laure's house tour of her former constantly changing apartment.
Back in college, I took a course in film music and one of the most interesting assignments was to c...
Clerét Shower Squeegees
We started using a squeegee in our new apartment's shower because it helps keep the glass doors free of soap and hard water residue. But we're not altogether happy with the typical squeegee design w...
Campaign Signs In and Around the Home
In September, Grace at AT:LA brought up how campaign yard signs have caused controversy in some people's neighborhoods. With this year's election day less than 20 days away, we've noticed an ever-grow...
Carpet Sample Reuse
ReadyMade, Issue 37
So you may not need a carpet square for nap time anymore (ah, we loved that!), but carpet samples are great materials for putting both zany and sophisticated home decor ideas into action. We add artis...
Before And After: Reader Submitted Chair Makeovers
After our made-over Tullsta posts earlier in the week, we received a handful of fantastic reader submitted chair makeovers we wanted to share....
How To... Freshen Up Your Home Without Spending A Lot
The Washington Post, 10.16.08
The Washington Post features tips from top DC designers on how to update your home without breaking the bank. Tips include grouping a collection of art or objects together in one room and making a f...
Good Quotes: The Color Yellow
"There are painters who transform the sun into a yellow spot, but there are others who, thanks to their art and intelligence, transform a yellow spot into the sun."
- Pablo Picasso...
Good Questions: Do Wax / Putty Sticks Really Work?
Hi AT - I recently purchased a table off craigslist, and am happy to say I got it at a fraction of the retail price. However, as is sometimes expected the item is in not-new condition. There are som...
Memo To US Government: How to Fix the Housing Industry
There's an elephant in the room and no one's talking about it. The candidates are spending a lot of time talking about fuel-efficient cars and alternative energy — all of which is very, very i...
Thursday Giveaway Roundup: 10.17.08
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This week we have three great giveaways for you. Please don't forget that you have to go to each linked post in order to ...
Southwest #32 Arlette's Lavender Bling
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Name: Jenn
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Type of Home: House
What inspired you to use color? I recently moved from Chicago and wanted color. Chicago is a very hi s...
Midwest #42: Jennifer Jade's Classic Chic
Name: Jennifer Jade
Location: St. Louis, MO
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? My favorite designer, Coco Chanel, inspired the specific use of colors in my condo. I wanted th...
Happy 50th Birthday to Kartio Glassware!
This the glass of choice in our house. In fact, we're slowing replacing our existing glasses with these. The design is fifty years old this year, yet remains the definition of elegant simplicity... ...
Northwest #33: Supriya and Sidd's Splash of Color
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Name: Supriya & Sidd
Location: San Francisco
Type of Home: Rented 1 Bedroom Apartment
What inspired you to use color? While it is true that colors inspire our m...
Emmanuel Cosgrove's LEED Platinum Rowhouse
Montreal's Gazette
The rowhouse's third floor addition is passively heated with the help of this window wall.
Montreal's Gazette took us inside the home of Emmanuel Cosgrove last month. His Plateau rowhouse achieved L...
I Will Do One Thing Today Notepads from Pretty Bitter
Yes. It's been a hot topic that's come to the surface recently, how multi-tasking is overrated. Set yourself up for success everyday with this to-do list, designed for a single item....
Fall Container Gardening: What To Add Now
Well, despite the heat, it is Fall and that means time to plant in Southern California. Whether you have a tiny balcony, a porch or a concrete patio, you can still plant a lot in containers. Even veg...
Bold Bathrooms from Domino's Archives
A small space like an entryway or bathroom is a great spot for going a little crazy with pattern and color. We found these fun bathrooms in Domino's archives - none of which hold back on the pow facto...
X-System Modular Shelving by Alexander Lotersztain
We're suckers for modular shelving and the new X-System from Brisbane-based designer Alexander Lotersztain is a colorful, multi-functional and exciting addition to the market...
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Boston Design Center: Sale for the Public THIS Weekend!
The Boston Design Center, New England's largest collection of interior design product showrooms, typically accessible to-the-trade only, opens its' doors to the general public this Saturday (10.18.0...
Look! Trash System Labeling
We got to tour the new California Academy of Sciences last night, and while there were many things about the green building that impressed us, the way they've labeled their trash system really caught...
Inspiration...Making Your Books Functional
We definitely are on a table kick lately and have one more idea for you. We mentioned Abby's post on alternative nightstand ideas in our DIY post today and wanted to highlight another resourceful way ...
Southwest #31 Jenn's Solid Reflection
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Name: Jenn
Location: San Diego, CA
Type of Home: Townhouse
What inspired you to use color? I’m incredibly inspired by color, as it truly adds personality a...
Midwest Scavenger: Color Here, There & Everywhere
The Midwest is packed full of color this week and we have the top 50 colorful items (and more) to show you, including a 40' 1978 Colts Blue Bird Bus packed with color. Click through the jump to see ...
Good Questions: Other Sculptural Duvets?
I bought West Elm's Organic Pintuck duvet earlier this season and I'm in love with the sculptural look but not the thread count! Are there any other pintuck or cool, "sculptural-esque" looking duvets ...
GE Edison Halogen Crystal Bulb
Last week we documented our ceiling light transformation, and several of you have since asked for additional information on the new lightbulbs......
Northwest #32: Jason and Ryan's Colorful Combination
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Name: Jason and Ryan
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type of Home: Townhouse
What inspired you to use color? Color makes us smile when we walk through our front d...
Round Up: Down On The Modern Farm Animal Furniture
When one of the trends in decor Modern Farm, animals can't be too far behind. Here are a few pieces (some of which we've blogged before) that would add a touch of irony and whimsy to a Modern Farm in...
Midwest #41: Vamh's Perfect Harmony
Name: Vamh
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Type of Home: 1960's Ranch
What inspired you to use color? I love the variety that can be achieved by using color. You can pick up an accessory while tra...
Inspiration: Vincent Darre's Masion Darré
We came across an extensive spread of Vincent Darré 's Paris apartment in the new issue of World of Interiors and were bowled over. Filled with simple, bright primary colors reminiscent of Co...
Pulp Giveaway: 6 Days To Go!
Item: 3 Canvas Totes
Designers: Quotable Cards
Value: $24.99 per tote
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New Products from Lotus Bleu
One of our favorite shops in San Francisco is Lotus Bleu. Why? The colors, of course! Never before have we seen so much beautiful color and pattern in one boutique. They just released a bundle of n...
Meet Maxwell This Saturday at Domino Bazaar!
Here's your chance to receive some Apartment Therapy directly from Maxwell himself! This Saturday at 2:30, Maxwell will be appearing to lead a Master Class at Domino Bazaar in Culver City titled, HOW ...
Inspiration: Fairview Branch Library
Mid-Century Modern in Santa Monica
We had about thirty minutes to kill while waiting for our friend the other day in Santa Monica and decided to pop inside the Fairview Branch Library on Oceanfront. We ended up going to the restroom w...
Midwest #40: Amy's Personal Paradise
Name: Amy D.P.
Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI
Type of Home: Studio
What inspired you to use color? To individualize our living quarters, we make cosmetic decisions- we update the hardware, fa...
Look! Conran Shop & Artemide Warehouse Sale
We were actually considering swinging by the Conran Store & Artemide's floor model / warehouse sale that started today (it's in SoHo right around the corner from the AT office)...until we got hi...
Northwest #31: Kate and Jason's Colorful Craftsman
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Name: Kate + Jason
Location: Kingston, WA
Type of Home: Restored Craftsman Bungalow
What inspired you to use color? When we bought our home, everything was pain...
International #16 Ana's Special Mood
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Name: Ana Cristina Távora Pinho
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Type of Home: Apartment
What inspired you to use color? What inspires me to use color is gi...
5 Easy Ways to Add Comfort to a Room!
Austin
The latest issue of House Beautiful is dedicated to the "secrets of comfort". We've all been in homes where we immediately felt comfortable upon entering. We've also been in houses that felt cold, st...
Colorful Dustpan and Brush Sets
We use our small, bright blue, hand-held dustpan ALL THE TIME. Unfortunately after leaning it next to a radiator last winter it got all kinds of warped. Finally, we're scoping out new ones, and while ...
East #78: Diego's Color Therapy
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Name: diego perez-olave
Location: New York, NY
Type of Home: rented apartment
What inspired you to use color? Mainly the nature. For me, the colors influence our daily ...
Look!: Mardi Gras Beads as Outdoor Decor
Seen in Capitol Hill: Mardi Gras beads brightening up window bars! What a great way to decorate otherwise dark and dreary security bars. Close-ups below the jump......
Scavenger: Smilow-Thielle Chair for $700
San Francisco
Wow, is this Smilow-Thielle Chair gorgeous or what? Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shopping Guide....
D.I.Y.: The Affordable Bedside Table Makeover
Yesterday we rounded up some round side table options and it inspired us to show you how we made our own bedside tables. Last year when we were looking for simple mirrored bedside tables, we couldn't ...
Good Questions: Painting a KitchenAid Mixer?
Dear AT Boston, I received a KitchenAid mixer as a gift in a color I wouldn't have picked out for myself. Since it is so heavy, I would like to be able to leave it out on the counter but I find the ...
Scavenger: Dining Table and Chairs for $175
Los Angeles
Been eating at the coffee table in front of the TV? We admit it, we do it every once in awhile. But if you're doing it because of a lack of a dining table and chairs, here's a dining room set that ca...
Midwest #39: Devin's Color Craving
Name: Devin
Location: Lafayette, IN
Type of Home: Apartment
What inspired you to use color? Winter inspires me to use color. Spending 9 months of the year mostly indoors and surrounded by dar...
International #15: Casquinha's Colors
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Name: Casquinha
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Type of Home: studio
What inspired you to use color? To give light to the space.
Color Tip: Use strong and bold colours with...
Scavenger: Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp for $75
Chicago
In Pilsen, this mid-century hanging pendant lamp is selling for $75. The lamp is 7" in diameter, white with gold flecks. Jump below for links and more good finds:
Apartment Therapy Furniture Clas...
Best Crewel Rugs from Williams Sonoma Home
From traditional Native American graphics to soft blue and ivory medallion patterns to a bright coral design, these Williams Sonoma crewel rugs (loosely embroidered two-ply wool) combine the great tr...
East #77: Jeanie's Candy Colored World
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Name: Jeanie
Location: New York City
Type of Home: rental apartment
What inspired you to use color? I love candy, plastic toys and super bright colors. I have collectio...
International #14: Kate's World Outside the Window
Name: Kate
Location: London, OntarioType of Home: Townhome
What inspired you to use color? I love colour and can't imagine not being surrounded by it. I am inspired by nature and art and the ...
Stick Light
London
Since he first designed it 10 years ago for Eurolounge, British designer Michael Young's Stick Light has become a modern design icon -- a statuesque rod of light that leans casually against the wall a...
Good Questions: Help Me Find Morrocan Tables!
Hello AT, I could use some help and shopping suggestions!
I love the look of these Moroccan style coffee tables with the heavy wood and beautiful tiles and designs but I just can’t afford to spe...
From The Kitchn: Brandy-Spiked Double Apple Cake
Brown sugar, brandy, golden raisins, toasted pecans, and plenty of autumn apples - that's what this cake is made of.
It's chewy, sticky, sweet, and a little burnt around the edges. It's chunky with ...
Nova Zembla
Nova Zembla used to have two stores (one modern, one traditional); now they just have one store in Cobble Hill and a warehouse in Red Hook. All of their wood furniture is made in Jaipur, India, whe...
House Tour: Naz and Jen's Mid-Century Americana Apartment
Chicago
Name: Jen Schuetz and Naz Hamid
Profession: Jill-of-All-Trades and Designer
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Size: 1200 Square Feet
Years lived in: 2 1/2
Type: 2 Bedroom Apartment
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Good Question: Best Home Stores in Las Vegas?
Escaping to Vegas is fairly doable when you live in Southern California. Even if you aren't into casinos and strippers there's still a lot to do in the desert city. One of those things is shopping. ...
Midwest #38: Chris and Jay's Real Reflection
Name: Chris and Jay
Location: Chicago, IL
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? Our space is pretty small (under 900 sq feet). We used color to make the space feel brighter, lar...
Northwest #30: Tony and Katherine's Mission-Inspired Home
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Name: tony and katherine
Location: mission district, san francisco
Type of Home: rented, loft, 1bed/2bath, lived here 3 months.
What inspired you to use color? ...
How To Abuse Furniture: aka Testing It Out
We loved Grace's suggestion to check Flickr before ordering furniture to get a full picture of what it's like. We've got to admit that we're a little old school when ordering larger pieces (we've had...
7 Beautiful Things for the Bedroom
If you're looking for a way to splurge on yourself without overspending, the bedroom is a good room to invest in. It's the room where you rest, relax, and...um...connect with another person. Whether...
Events Calendar: 10.16.08
San Francisco
Sidnea D'Amico at SF Open StudiosArt & Design Events...October is Colors Month at Apartment Therapy
Micro Gallery at Ray Design Studio
Opening Reception: Caitlin McCaffrey
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Southwest #29 Julie and Mark's Artist Heart
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Name: Julie and Mark
Location: Keller, TX
Type of Home: Two Story Home
What inspired you to use color? There's a peppy little song by O-Zone that says "I saw...
Electric Toothbrushes: How Often Do You Recharge?
In our home we have this problem. The toothbrush. It doesn't have anywhere to sit.
Our pedestal sink doesn't have enough space and we aren't quite ready to tackle a bathroom renovation (especial...
Northwest #29: Brooke and Noah's International Inspiration
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Name: Brooke and Noah
Location: Beaverton, OR
Type of Home: Townhome
What inspired you to use color? I’ve lived in rented apartments all of my adult life. And...
One Room Living by L&Z Interiors
We first spotted Zachary Sosne's studio on HGTV's site as inspiration for living small. Really small. He and his fiancee (plus two pugs) live in a 16x18 ft space that includes an eating area, a queen...
Midwest #37: Kristen & Jonathan's Quality of Light
Name: Kristen and Jonathan
Location: Evanston, IL
Type of Home: Condominium
What inspired you to use color? My husband and I are both painters. We consider color and the quality of light in a...
2008 American Furniture Awards
Home Magazine
Every year Home Magazine hosts the American Furniture Awards, and each year there are more pieces to covet. Here are a few of the stand-outs from 2008....
Water Saving Decor
Melbourne
Saving water is now an everyday part of life in Australia, from councils giving out free water saving shower heads, to restrictions on washing cars. We’ve seen signs in café toilets before remindin...
Southwest #28 A Farmer's Market Influence
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Name: Phil Strong
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Type of Home: Two Story Home
What inspired you to use color? Colors from the local farmers market where you can...
Ideabox's Island Cottage at Seattle Home Show
At 625 square feet the Island Cottage by Ideabox is going for a small footprint, in every sense of the word. Certified by Energy Star, the prefab features energy-efficient appliances and sustainable...
Design Museum Podcast with Patricia Urquiola
Dezeen 10.16.2008
We always get a little thrill when we follow a designer's work, and then finally get an opportunity to hear them speak. This morning, we heard Patricia Urquiola's lovely accent for the first time on...
Cheap & Green Modular Home
The New York Times 10.16.08
In today's Home section of The New York Times, we get a brief but exciting look at a green modular home that was also cheap...
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Scavenger: Pair of Crate and Barrel Club Chairs for $300
Boston
If you're looking for some comfy living room chairs to curl up by the fire, we found a pair of Crate and Barrel club chairs that would fit in and look great in any style home. We also found two vin...
TileVault: Small Sparkly Granite Squares
What: Arches of small sparkly granite squares set into a field of otherwise rather uninteresting stone flooring.
Where: Westfield San Francisco Centre, outside the first floor entrance of Bloomingdale...
Where To: Keep Sheets
Besides the Obvious
BethZ's post earlier today, which rounded up ...
Look! Painted House Numbers
We found this unassuming house in Prairie Villiage, KS last week. It's Mid-Century in style and provides a great tip for those who might be in the market for some new house numbers. Paint them! Cl...
East #76: Meredith Z's Brooklyn Bright
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Name: Meredith Z
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Type of Home: One-Bedroom Apartment
What inspired you to use color? Every apartment I've ever lived in has started off beige, an...
Look! Text on Home Accessories
We love the idea of decorating with the written word. While checking out the CardBoard Box Duvet that we posted about earlier this month, we came across these other great items.... ...
Thursday Giveaway: 3 Canvas Totes from Pulp
UPDATE: The Submission Form has been fixed.
Item: 3 Canvas Totes
Designers: Quotable Cards
Value: $24.99 per tote
Description: We've blogged about Pulp's fun offerings and are excited to have a DC ...
Northwest #28: Melissa's Autumnal Apartment
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Name: Melissa
Location: Menlo Park, California
Type of Home: Apartment - Rental
What inspired you to use color? Since I can't use color on the walls of our plac...
The Painted Portrait: Not Old-fashioned Anymore!
Austin
The painted portrait has been a staple of traditional interior design for many years. Once prominently displayed over fireplace mantles or in grand dining rooms, they fell from their important status...
On Sale: Blankets and Throws at Macy's
It's the season for blankets and throws. Our own living room is starting to get a little chilly, and since we sacrificed a couple of old blankets to our dog's crate training, we're in the market for...
The Gallery: David Demers
Untitled No.1. Watercolor, 23 x 30
Any AT readers in Shanghai today? I've been keeping an eye on the work of David Demers and he's just assembled a stirring collection of photographs and watercolors....
Etsy Find: Posters by Wolfie and the Sneak
We heard that the best way to stay young is to keep learning. Perhaps that's why we want to decorate our house like a classroom - old globes, a chalkboard, maybe a desk or two, and definitely a few of...
On the Set: Twilight
We're going to tread VERY carefully with this particular post, judging from the sheer amount of uh...disgruntled emails that we--OK, I--received after this post. Despite our opinion of the books (rank...
Thursday Giveaway: "Sense of Style: Colour + Space" Books by Shannon Fricke
Los Angeles
Item: "Sense of Style: Colour + Space" by Shannon Fricke
Retail Price: NA
Description: Australian decor writer, interiors stylist and television personality, Shannon Fricke was nice enough to send us ...
Two 2008 Standouts from Benjamin Moore
These Benjamin Moore colors are just a couple that were highlighted as Fall/Winter color trends for 2008 by Color Marketing Group, an international not-for-profit Association of 1,100 Color Designer...
East #75: Debbie's Japanese Fern
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Name: Debbie S
Location: Fairfield, CT
Type of Home: Cape
What inspired you to use color? When my husband and I bought our home, we immediately saw it's potential. The ...
Agnes Lofts
Seattle
The Agnes Lofts just happen to be in the same development as one of our favorite Italian restaurants, but that's not all the condo complex has to recommend it. Situated parallel to Capitol Hill's ma...
Sales Calendar: 10.16.08
Los Angeles
October Sales...
MASH Studios
50% off Floor Models from the LAX series
2 Entertainment Shelves, 2 Wall Mounted Shelves, 1 LAXseries 3X Wall Mounted Shelf, 1 coffee table, 1 Queen Platform Bed ...
Happy Accidents with Color
Look around your rooms. Did you sit down with a master design plan or are there lots of small, happy color accidents that pop out to you? We often find that our less-than-deliberate color choices real...
Hewn Stone Furniture by Max Lamb
We spotted these over at Kanye West's blog this morning (a surprisingly good spot for new design). Working with local quarries, British designer Max Lamb has commissioned a series of furniture made ...
House Tour: Yokie's Updated Pops of Color
Washington, DC
Name: Yokie
Occupation: Research Analyst, Trade Specialist
Location: Dupont Circle, Washington DC
Size: 700 sq.ft.
House Style:
Years lived in: owned for 3 years
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AT first got to ...
Look! Daniel and Jason's Red, Grey, and Green Kitchen
Back in September we showed you Daniel and Jason's home. We're in awe of the entire space, but what we really loved was that their kitchen was so saturated with color. Take a look at some more photo...
Good Questions: Find This Greek Key Rug?
I love this rug from the cover of the new Time Out NY. Any idea where to find it? It'd be perfect to fit in with decorating my new apartment! Thanks!! Gina
(Note: Include a pic of your problem a...
East #74: Stephanie's "Humboldt Earth"
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Name: Stephanie Ballard
Location: Charleston, SC
Type of Home: Single Family Home - Two story, 2100 sq ft
What inspired you to use color? My house was big, stark and co...
A House of a Different Color: House N
It being Fall Colors month here on AT we've seen a multitude of homes painted with wonderful, rich colors. But sometimes we need a little break from all the color. Not only can a home successfully b...
Northwest #27: Alicia's Need for Warmth
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Name: Alicia
Location: Seattle
Type of Home: single house
What inspired you to use color? need for warmth in cold rainy Seattle...
Southwest #27 Karen's Desert Sun
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Name: Karen
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? The desert sun - it's brutal and blinding and leaves giant color halos ...
Midwest #36: Sally's Stripes
Name: Sally
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Type of Home: Studio Loft
What inspired you to use color? I LOVE color, but have been in a dilemma about how to add color to my walls. I didn't want to ...
Greenjeans Fall Furniture Festival: Back for Week 2
Last Sunday, we headed back to the Brooklyn Flea to check out five more local furniture designers chosen by Greenjeans for their Fall Furniture Festival. If you didn't make it, we're bringing it to ...
Good Questions: Should I Repair or Reupholster My Vinyl Chair?
Dearest AT, I found this task chair at a local car shop. I was walking my son when lo and behold...there it was, looking greasy and unloved... ...
The Homes of Woody Allen and Diane Keaton
Architectural Digest
November 2008
We thoroughly enjoyed the look into Diane Keaton's Beverly Hills home in the current issue of Architectural Digest. Her recent renovation of the 1920's Spanish colonial revival, with designer Stephe...
Look! Flor Tile Samples as Coasters
After ordering carpet tile samples from Flor and deciding against a Flor floor for the time being, we couldn't bring ourselves to just throw the samples away. So they sat on our coffee table for a f...
5 Eco-Friendly Things
We Just Discovered And Wanted to Share
Looking for a place in Venice to buy some eco-friendly paint, or a source for sustainable, high quality furniture in Pasadena? Searching for a simple, luxurious soy candle (that will burn for 50 hour...
Hot or Not? Oooms Road Kill Carpet
As an animal lover, I'm sort of repulsed by the notion of having a rug displaying a cartoonish representation of roadkill, but admittedly interested in such a polarizing and in your face piece that se...
Dutch Bike Co. Chicago
Opens October 18
On Saturday, October 18, the Dutch Bike Co. will open its new Chicago location. In addition to the Seattle outpost, our city eagerly awaits the selection from this independent retailer and European im...
East #73: Parkside Pad's Dispersed Color
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Name: Parkside Pad
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Type of Home: coop
What inspired you to use color? We live across the street from a beautiful park, so we wanted to bring in t...
East #72: Andrea's "Old Mill"
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Name: Andrea
Location: Raleigh, NC
Type of Home: Brick Ranch
What inspired you to use color? This is the first home we have ever owned so we really wanted to make it ou...
Restoration Resources: Architectural Salvage Store
One of the delights of living in Boston is the incredible architectural history and diversity. Thanks to Restoration Resources, Boston's largest architectural salvage store, you can incorporate bits...
Nikki McClure Papercut Posters
We love the work of Olympia-based artist Nikki McClure, and we love the way that a group of artwork done by a single artist can look when hung together, so it's no surprise how taken we are by this p...
Roundup: 6 Round Side Table Options
We love the look of a classic round side table. In fact, thanks to your great suggestions, we are considering getting one for the space next to our couch. There's something about the curved perimeter ...
Good Quote: Erma Bombeck
Do you have a chore or two that isn't exactly that the top of your "happy to do" list? The downfalls of being an adult come with doing 100% of your own housework, annoyances or no. Give us your lea...
Good Questions: Similar Modern Screen?
Jay is asking for advice: Does anyone one know where I can get a screen like this? It is exactly what I am looking for and have no idea who makes it or if it is still in production?
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Good Questions: Help Matching These Vintage Chairs?
Hi AT -- I bought these two chairs at a thrift store about 10 years ago, always thinking I could find another matching pair or foursome. I've almost come up empty, with the exception of the purchase...
Northwest #26: Alison's Color is Life
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Name: Alison Marks
Location: San Francisco
Type of Home: single family
What inspired you to use color? I can't imagine not using color, since I have the opportu...
Get Your Home Basics in Order
In this room, white slipcovers covering a great basic couch and chairs are the starting point for a completely different look.We've been talking a lot about pops of colour. We love the idea of changi...
Pantry Organization at Door Sixteen
One of the projects on our to-do list for fall involves cleaning and organizing our pantry. We found some extra motivation when we spotted Anna's renovated pantry at Door Sixteen. Click below for li...
Hot Tip: Faux Mantles & Fireplaces
Our loft in Brooklyn has more than a few long, blank expanses of wall. To make these a little less intimidating, we've been considering ways to make the stretches more interesting on the cheap. The ...
East #71: Jamie's "Iced Cube Silver"
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Name: Jamie
Location: Woburn, MA
Type of Home: Cape
What inspired you to use color? I am inspired by the way colors evoke moods, interact with light and texture, and in...
Deadly Squire Digital Desktops
We're all about making our work computer ever so slightly more fun and representative of who we are outside of the office. Our latest find to bring personality to our PC comes from the fine folks at D...
Where To: Keep Towels
Besides the Obvious
You've just moved into your new apartment and realized one small problem--no linen closet. It's unfortunate but it doesn't have to be devastating. We've rounded up ways to maximize your towel storag...
Midwest #35: Ian & Monica's Colorful Vibe
Name: Ian and Monica
Location: Covington, KY
Type of Home: Rented Apartment
What inspired you to use color? Our neighborhood – an old fashioned German village with sweeping views of Cincinn...
AT on: Little Things that Make a Difference
[Thanks for the tons of emails I got back in response to this email. I'm going to post them all tomorrow]
The main ring road at Talamore, with lots of cul de sacs off of both sides.
Over the weekend...
East #70: Nicolette's Fresh Color
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Name: Nicolette
Location: Wilmington, NC
Type of Home: Coastal Lowcountry Home
What inspired you to use color? Moving from a mountain town to the coast of North Carolin...
Northwest #25: Corrie's Warm Seattle Bungalow
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Name: Corrie
Location: Seattle, WA
Type of Home: 1950's Bungalow
What inspired you to use color? Living in my first rental where I am not allowed to paint I hav...
Look: Bigger Homes Aren't Always Better!
Austin
Remember those gorgeous vintage doors from that bold and colorful Austin house tour earlier this month? Discovery Architectural Antiques, in Gonzales, Texas is where designer Misty Adair discovered h...
Chicago Home Movie Day
If you've got any old or new home movies, the annual Chicago Home Movie Day held at the Chicago Cultural Center sounds like great motivation for digging out the best and bringing them to life if they'...
East #69: David's Pop Perspective
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Name: David
Location: West Village, NY
Type of Home: Apt.
What inspired you to use color? I have always felt that color is the fastest and cheapest way to "remodel" you...
Sales and Events Calendar: 10.16.08
Washington, DC
[Ella Scott Design Closing Sale]
Sales & Events...
AT Events:
• Our Fall Colors Contest is underway. October is color month!
G Street Fabrics & Home Decorating Center
- 25% off most Fabric...
Scavenger: Mid Century Modern Office Chair for $45
San Francisco
We love chairs like this Mid Century Modern Office Chair on Wheels, and happen to have a similar one in our own home. This one's a great deal - snap it up while you can. Jump below for links to this ...
Good Questions: What Affordable Dining Table Should I Get For My New Apartment?
Los Angeles
[Matt's considering CB2's Odyssey table but wants your opinion on other tables too!]
AT reader, Matt, is in the market for an affordable dining table to accompany a dedicated dining space in his new a...
Hunt & Gather
Minneapolis
Technically Hunt & Gather is an antique store. But what it offers - a visual cacophony of color combos, many multiples and ingenious groupings - is anything but dated. A type-lovers nirvana, it overf...
Sales Calendar: 10.16.08
New York
Denise Schmidt Studio Sale!
October Sales...
Denise Schmidt Annual Studio Sale!
• Up to 70% off select Couture, Works, and DS for Sarita Handa quilts. Plus quilt blocks, fabric, s...
East #68: Evan's "Lime Pop"
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Name: evan kaplan
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? The change of seasons here in the East Coast. Each room represents a se...
Good Questions: Could I Reupholster an Eames Lounge, Too?
This lovely reupholstered Eames Lounge image comes from Amanda in JP on the very same day that Laura in Beacon Hill writes us to ask if she — with no upholstery experience — should under...
Scavenger: Mid century Danish modern teak bar desk for $575
Los Angeles
If antique roll top desks just aren't your thing, and you'd rather buy vintage any day of the week; then check out this mid-century Danish modern teak bar / desk. Pull up a chair, and it's a desk. St...
11 Honest Plumbing Tips From an Honest Plumber
Running water is serene but plumbing is terrifying. Lucky for us, our best friend just happens to be in the field! Lucky for you, he's agreed to give us a solid list of what to do/not to do in reg...
East #67: Lori's "Bayville Blue"
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Name: Lori Kass
Location: Mamaroneck, NY
Type of Home: Center Hall Colonial
What inspired you to use color? My New Year’s resolution was to walk more boldly in this w...
Quick & Cheap: Hanging with string
Melbourne
DIY projects that take forever to complete can get you down, sometimes you just need a quick fix project to lift your decorating spirits. This easy string hanging system is quick to install and cheap....
Midwest #34: Anna's Inspired Family Home
Name: Anna
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Type of Home: Turn of the Century Family Home
What inspired you to use color? I am a native Californian in Minnesota. I added color to our home to bring t...
Midwest Modern & Handmade Modern: 1.5 Hours To Go!
Items: One autographed copy of Amy Butler's Midwest Modern and one copy of Todd Oldham's Handmade Modern.
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Round Kerala Rug from Anthropologie
We love the bright colors and bold design of this rug from Anthropologie. Available in five colors (aqua, turquoise, red, green, natural) and two sizes (5' and 8'), this Kerala rug certainly lives ...
Scavenger: West Elm Cadman Spine Bookcase for $100
Chicago
In Lincoln Square, this West Elm Cadman Spine bookcase (gunmetal) is for sale - at $170 new, this one is going for $100. Seller also has CB2 pony stools and an IKEA Malm table for sale.
Apartment The...
Nolita Penthouse & Rooftop Garden
New York Magazine 10.12.08
Chris and Lisa Goode’s Nolita penthouse is featured in this week's New York Magazine. Featured on the cover of the annual Home Design issue, the modern home overlooks the rooftops of the neighborh...
Midwest #33: Gretchen's Color Combos
Name: Gretchen
Location: Chicago, IL
Type of Home: Duplex Condo
What inspired you to use color? My furniture tends to be from flea markets, hand-me-downs, craigslist, the alley - you get the ...
The Illusion Of Space
Paris
Five top-floor former maids' rooms were combined into a roomy apartment overlooking the rooftops of Paris in this photo gallery from Cotemaison. But the architect figured out a way to make it seem eve...
Scavenger: Mid-Century Chair for $225
AT reader SamiLais is selling this mid-century chair (shown left) for $225 in the Apartment Therapy DC Furniture Classifieds.
After finding the chair, SamiLais restored its finish, stripped the pr...
From The Kitchn: Kitchen Tour with Eric of We Love Jam
We Love Jam makes a sublime apricot jam from the endangered Blenheim apricot. We peeked inside the founder's kitchen - a sleek, minimalist masterpiece that hides some surprising international secrets....
Northwest #24: Christine's Colorful Budget Cottage
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Name: Christine
Location: Fair Oaks, Ca
Type of Home: Cottage
What inspired you to use color? My budget! I have a cottage with ancient cabinets, plywood kitchen...
Southwest #26 Graham & David's Modern Escape
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Name: Graham & David
Location: West Hollywood, CA
Type of Home: Apartment
What inspired you to use color? I love the power that color has to control the mood...
Trendspotting: Nouveau 80's
Earlier in the week, we rounded up some of the main trends happening in home decor and we just spotted a one to add to that trends list. It involves what we would normally think of as an 80's palette...
Midwest #32: Maya & Michael's Saturated Colors
Name: Maya & Michael
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Type of Home: Rented Loft Apartment
What inspired you to use color? We have huge, south-facing windows that let in tons of light, which makes sat...
Giada At Home: Another Lifestyle Show
She's cute, she travels, she cooks and now she's got a lifestyle show......
Roundup: Lotus Blooms
Lotus blooms are a classic motif. Symbolic of enlightenment, the lotus appears a lot in Asian decor, but it's also a popular pattern in the west. Click below for a few of our favorite current favori...
Southwest #25 Paige's Painter's Eye
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Name: Paige
Location: Gainesville, TX
Type of Home: Downtown warehouse loft
What inspired you to use color? I'm an artist (painter) and handbag designer, so ...
Midwest #31: Alison's Happiness at Home
Name: Alison
Location: Chicago, IL
Type of Home: Rental Apartment
What inspired you to use color? I don’t so much choose to use color as it just pops up and forces its way into my life over...
Good Questions: What is My Milo Baughman Chair Worth?
AT:SF, Hi there. I have a vintage Milo Baughman chair that I'm looking to sell. It's marked Milo Baughman for James, Inc. -- from 1975. I haven't been able to find one like it anywhere on line. It's a...
Look!: Picture Nail Covers
We saw this idea yesterday when looking online for a alternative way to hang artwork--they're called picture nail covers. Check out how to use these beauties plus other options for hanging your artwo...
At On: Inherited & Modern Artwork
Upon moving into our home, my Husband's Grandparents gave us these prints that had adorned their walls for years. My Grandparents had the same exact ones so they were welcomed into our home with a w...
Northwest #23: Barbara and Giorgia's Energetic, Welcoming Colors
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Name: Barbara & Giorgia
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Type of Home: One bedroom rental
What inspired you to use color? We live in a rental, where we're not allowed t...
Midwest #30: Jennie's Farm House
Name: JennieLocation: Fish Creek, WI
Type of Home: Rented Old Farm House
What inspired you to use color? Hard to be in a bad mood when you are around bright colors. ...
Before and After: AphroChic's Home Office Makeover
We were very impressed by this home office makeover. The space was originally a large storage space, brimming with boxes. And now......
How to: Save Big Money by Sleeping
Melbourne
We were shocked and stunned when we calculated this today. By getting more sleep we will save $63,524 on our homes mortgage and have it paid off 5 years and 8 months sooner. Are you potentially losing...
The Gallery: Seastone Works by Mitsuru Koga
Japanese artist Mitsuru Koga works on a very small scale, sculpting forms from natural seastones. The stones evoke human empathy: some are cracked, while others squat on tiny legs. Koga describes hi...
East #66: Fiona's Butterfly Color
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Name: Fiona
Location: Manhattan, NY
Type of Home: Studio
What inspired you to use color? The butterfly plates of cb2 started it all and then color just kept flying all ...
East #65: Virginia's "Beachwalk"
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Name: Virginia
Location: Florida
Type of Home: single family, 1350 sq ft
What inspired you to use color? The wonderful light variations (our only indication of seasons ...
Domino Box at Wisteria
On the one hand, this might be something you'd find in standard country-style gift shop, the kind where the decor changes perceptibly with the seasons. On the other hand, dominoes provide the perfec...
Midwest #29: Anna's Original Style
Name: Anna
Location: St. Louis, MO
Type of Home: Ranch
What inspired you to use color? All the original materials in the house before we rehabbed such as the original Formica counter and plyw...
East #64: Jen's "Timothy Straw"
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Name: Jen
Location: Harrington Park, NJ
Type of Home: 100-year-old house renovated in 2004
What inspired you to use color? I traveled with a ballet company for a while,...
Look! AT Boston Blogger Kyle featured in Sundays Boston Globe
Hey Boston AT readers! You might remember Kyle's Jamaica Plain apartment; she profiled it while auditioning for her blogging position with AT Boston. We were so proud when we opened up Sunday's Bo...
How To: Reglaze a Window
We consider ourselves to be pretty handy, but replacing window panes is never something we thought we'd attempt on our own. After checking out this tutorial from Benita, however, we may attempt it the...
5 Little Luxuries You Can Afford
And That Will Make You Feel Pampered Even If You're Scrimping
When times are tough -- whether it's because you're young and underpaid, there's an economic downturn, you're making a life change, saving for something special or you've been laid off -- pampering yo...
A Fishtank That Doesn't Look Like The Dentist's Office
The fish tank above is made from a glass canister that needed a purpose other than taking up space in the recycling bin. It's made a great alternative to the usual dentist office type aquariums. Cl...
Events Calendar: 10.15.08
New York
Untethered: A Sculpture Garden of Readymades
Art & Design Events...
AT Events:
• October is Color Month!
• Our Fall Colors Contest is underway.
- See All Events Below -...
Look!: Antique Art Store Pigment Cabinets
In honor of color month, we're sharing with you our fantasy antique furniture piece: a paint pigment cabinet. These cabinets were used in art stores to hold oil paint pigments sold to fine artists. ...
Northwest #22: Spacesha's Heart-Skipping Colors
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Name: Spacesha
Location: San Francisco
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? I adore bright colors and can never seem to pair down my palette. Whe...
Plan a Presidential Debate/Pumpkin Carving Party Tonight!
Austin
While only loosely related to home decor, we couldn't pass up the opportunity of showing you these hilarious presidential-carved pumpkins! With Halloween very nearly here and pumpkin carving season u...
Color Tip: Paint the Entryway
If you want to paint one or two bright walls, but you're not sure where to go bold, we vote for the entryway. Click below to find out why......
East #63: Heather & Mark's "Artichoke Hearts"
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Name: Heather & Mark
Location: Yardley, PA
Type of Home: Ranch house
What inspired you to use color? We're graphic designers and love working with color; it makes u...
Inspiration: Ray Design Studio Portfolio
If only we got up North more often, we'd have more excuses to stop by Ray Design Studio. The interior decor shop and design firm run by Ty Jones offers plenty to inspire, but the Santa Rosa location i...
Good Questions: Local Resources for Outdoor Patio Furniture?
Los Angeles
It's getting chilly, and I was hoping to score a deal on an outdoor dining set.. Any ideas where to look? I've done some online searching (Target, Home Depot, Overstock, etc.) but wondered if there ...
Southwest #24 Thrifty Girl's Cool Tones
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Name: Thrifty Girl
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? A pillow sham inspired my use of color. Cool Tones....I chose ...
Etsy Finds: Plytextile's Repurposed Sweaters
Warm up. The cold weather's coming and Plytextile is pulling out the old sweaters. You wouldn't know it from their crisp, modern patterns, but these pillows and "modern doilies" are made of select d...
East #62: Sarah's "California Dreaming"
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Name: Sarah
Location: Swampscott, MA
Type of Home: one bedroom apartment with office
What inspired you to use color? I believe a home should be comforting and invigorat...
Best Dinnerware from CB2
Even before CB2 launched a store here in SF, we were big fans. There prices are fantastic and we love the colors they use. Check out our picks of the best dinnerware, after the jump!...
Events Calendar: 10.15.08
Los Angeles
Art & Design Events...October is Fall Colors Contest and The Fall Cure at Apartment Therapy
Mercado
Grand opening Party
Saturday, October 18th, 6-11pm
Silverlake
D...
Hot or Not: Mirrored Furniture
Mirrored beds, mirrored tables, and a mirrored chest of drawers (above, from Crate & Barrel): They're all over the place but are they (or might they end up) in your homes? We're wondering if this is a...
International #13: Paulina & Marek's Shades of Gray
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Name: Paulina & Marek
Location: Pabianice, Poland
Type of Home: non-rental apartment, owned.
What inspired you to use color? The inspiration for my own interior was...
Edible Landscaping
[photo from Rose's Self-Sufficient Solar Home and Garden]
For her self-sufficient solar house and gorgeous garden, Rose orders seeds from Edible Landscaping. Rose mentioned that they have helped he...
Downtown Portland
Oregon Home
Downtown Portland is sometimes overlooked for the upscale Pearl District or up-and-coming Mississippi Avenue. But with its walkable blocks, free transit and ample home decor options, there are always ...
Wall Vases: Another Way To Display Weekly Flowers
As we mentioned yesterday, this week, the first week of the Fall Cure, we're encouraging our Curees to buy flowers to decorate their homes. While a vase on a table, a nightstand or in the entryway is...
CB2 Acacia Mini Bar
Why let hotels have all the fun? Keep your very own mini bar and stock it with whatever you like -- without the outrageous fees -- with CB2's Acacia Mini Bar.
...
Good Questions: Identify this Mirrored Bed?
Annastashia needs some advice: Where can I find this bed? It's beautiful, gotta have it!
(Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first. Email questions and pics with QUES...
Colorful Greggo Magnets
These Greggo magnet sets at the Philadelphia Museum of Modern Art store echo the colors and patterns of the quilts in the Gee's Bend Exhibition. We love that the colorful magnets are an easy way to ...
East #61: Rachael's "Canyon Cloud"
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Name: Rachael Amen
Location: Chester Springs, PA
Type of Home: townhouse
What inspired you to use color? I've lived in rentals for so long that I've had it with white b...
Hot or Not: Modular Shelf Concept by OkapiStudio
These stacking shelves are an interesting take on modular home/office furniture by Romanian firm OkapiStudio. They remind us a little of Blu Dot and the simple functionality of a Mag Table. For home...
Look! Our Paper Flower
Recently an artist friend of ours came over to have some tea. During his visit we showed him some vintage wallpaper scraps we have picked up. Our friend then asked if he could make us something out ...
Southwest #23 Eternityloop's Divine Proportion
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Name: eternityloop
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Type of Home: 2 bedroom apartment
What inspired you to use color? I draw my inspirations from everything around ...
Midwest #28: Liz's Creative Editing
Name: Liz
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Type of Home: Tudor-style Duplex
What inspired you to use color? I'm pretty intuitive about how I use color. I want my home to reflect me, and color plays...
Fantastical Castles: Art by Ann Wood
After a weekend stop at our favorite New York cupcake spot, Sugar Sweet Sunshine, we strolled around the Lower East Side and were literally stopped in our tracks by the window display at the boutiqu...
Northwest #21: Sarah's Seattle Cottage
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Name: Sarah
Location: Seattle, WA
Type of Home: itsy bitsy mother-in-law
What inspired you to use color? Color directly affects my mood. Surrounding myself with...
Using One Accent Color
For an Open-Space Living Plan
Lofts can be hard to negotiate with: with no walls creating definite areas, it becomes a bit harder to make the space seem cohesive yet multi-functional. One easy solution is to stick with neutrals a...
Glass-Front Cabinets by Produce Design
The reflective finish of glass can make small spaces seem bigger. We love the application of glass throughout the kitchen cabinetry in this project, a 50th Street penthouse, by Produce Design. Every...
Hot or Not: The OK Baby No-Shock Helmet
From Ohdeedoh: Our site that covers modern homelife with children
The OK Baby No Shock Helmet... hot or not? Our readers debated the merits of this helmet for babies of uber-safety-conscious parents.
We're feeling crafty and thrifty these days, and it shows in our...
East #60: R&R Ranch's Reaction to Builder's Beige
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Name: R&R Ranch
Location: Durham, NC
Type of Home: Midcentury Modern Split-Level Ranch
What inspired you to use color? I was inspired to use color in our home becaus...
Strategic Color: Orange Reading Nook
Sunset Magazine
Orange has finally won us over. It has long been a chic accent color in interior decorating and design, but we could never get over our association with it and Halloween, redoubled when black is any...
Bright Colour + Modern Farm: Two Trends, One Great Look
Yesterday, Rebecca suggested some pieces of brightly coloured furniture that can act as accessories in your home. We've been noticing a lot of this look lately. Bringing in one large piece is one op...
Umbrella Stands from Unica
Unica has an entire section set aside for umbrella stands - good news for those living through many rainy days and constantly misplacing their umbrellas. The Alessi vessels shown here are some of our ...
East #59: Pearl's "Jalapeno Pepper"
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Name: Pearl
Location: NYC
Type of Home: Loft
What inspired you to use color? I was born in 1975, so my eyes were weaned on suburban psychedelia; an early love was the ra...
East #58: Drew's Contrasts & Complements
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Name: Drew
Location: Durham, NC
Type of Home: Bungalow
What inspired you to use color? We wanted to use colors that would contrast with and compliment all of the wide t...
Recycle Your Plastic Bags at All Whole Foods Markets!
Clearly, consumers are being encouraged to reduce their reliance on plastic shopping bags, but it's going to be a while before they're completely obsolete. In the meantime, perhaps you're stockpili...
Slip No More Decals
While our current bathtub is original to our house and therefore worn enough to not be slippery at all, in the past we've had a few close calls with slipping in shower/tub combos. Enter the no slip t...
Banquette Seating
Rethinking The Look Of The Every Day Kitchen
A lot of life seems to happen in the kitchen. From cooking meals together as a family to relaxing, hanging out with friends around the table at a dinner party to reading the paper on Sunday, this room...
Afraid of Committing To Color?
Blender Magazine 11.08
With Fall Colors happening we have seen some beautiful examples of how to brighten up our walls and our decor in general. But what happens if you aren't quite ready to hop aboard the color train? A...
Good Questions: Alternatives to Kartell's Icon Lamp?
Longtime reader suzy8track has a question: I love the look of the Kartell Icon hanging lamp. After reading some reviews, I'm hesitant to get one. Many people complained of it scratching very easily,...
DC Launches Expanded Recycling Program
We recently learned that the Department of Public Works recycling collection crews are accepting an expanded list of items for recycling- now residents can recycle film plastics like grocery, produc...
Preparing for Fire and Other Disasters
We woke up early Monday morning thinking we smelled smoke in our apartment. We were probably smelling the smoke from Sunday's Angel Island fire, but to be sure, we checked around the house. After we w...
Southwest Fall Cure: Week One
Amandainthecorner has a simple stylish dining room going on already!
Welcome everyone to the Southwest Fall Home Cure! We're at the beginning, we're excited, we're daunted, we're starting something th...
DIY Idea: Paint the Frames
If you've got a collection of clustered artwork that you'd like to visually unify, a simple solution is to paint the frames. A group of all white, all black, or all one-color frames will read more c...
The Elephant In The Room: Taxidermy, Hides, and Ethics in Decorating
There's a quiet debate going on over at Mrs. Blandings and The House of Beauty and Culture: that of the presence of taxidermy and skins in decorating. A few months back, Grace brought up the issue o...
Vastu Giveaway: 1 Day To Go!
Item: 6 Design Items from Vases to Dishes to Candles
Designers: Various
Value: priceless
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East #57: Dan's Color Extension
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Name: Dan
Location: Rochester, NY
Type of Home: 1800's Farmhouse
What inspired you to use color? Being a graphic designer and photographer, I am always drawn to colors ...
Look! Teal Seats at Quickly
This must be the bar stool design of choice for frozen yogurt shops, because we saw two in the span of a few blocks with the same seating. But we prefer these......
Good Questions: Do You Have Paint Suggestions For This Room?
Before
When Kim wrote to us last year looking for help and ideas for her living room, our loyal readers chimed in and helped her create a living room she could be happy in. A year later, Kim's room i...
Midwest #27: Matt & Rob's Happy Compromise
Name: Matt & Rob
Location: Chicago, IL
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? The two of us have very different taste and style when it comes to our home. The challenge was to ta...
Close-Up: A Cheap Way to Add Color to Your Bathroom
New York
Some of our house tour hosts have found a great way to simultaneously spice up their bathrooms, salvage resources, and save money.......
East #56: Damien & Rachel's Chromatic Casa
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Name: Damien & Rachel
Location: Athens, GA
Type of Home: Modern Home, Owner
What inspired you to use color? After living with white walls for one year we painted a b...
Northwest #20: Myla and Tracy's Outlet for Creativity
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Name: Myla & Tracy
Location: Alameda, CA
Type of Home: 1938 Bungalow (1200 sq. ft.)
What inspired you to use color? I'm a corporate paralegal by trade (not a ve...
Look: Returns on Your Green Investments
Austin
We’ve been hearing about all sorts of ways to “green” our homes for awhile now. Some methods are simple and affordable, but other green ways can be pricey. If you don’t plan on living in your...
Simple Desks from Overstock for Under $300
Simple, clean surfaces and desks make for the best workspaces. These modest, simple pieces offer some great, inexpensive solutions for the small home office (or your make-shift office corner in the di...
East #55: Elizabeth and Kevin's Cool Shades
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Name: Elizabeth and Kevin
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Type of Home: house
What inspired you to use color? Kevin and I wanted to create a bright and airy space, so we wen...
East #54: Amanda's Color Instinct
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Name: Amanda
Location: Jamaica Plain, MA
Type of Home: Rental
What inspired you to use color? I’m inspired by my interest in reusing and refurbishing vintage items and...
Scavenger: Blu Dot Buttercup Chair for $625
San Francisco
Today we have quite a few modern pieces in Scavenger, including a lovely Blu Dot Buttercup Chair. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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5 Places To Place Your Shoes
We love the colors of Fall - the leaves changing colors, gorgeous sunsets and the new crop of colorful shoes and boots that hit the sales floor. Unfortunately, our own very small closet-for-two is pac...
Look!: Simple Art, Big Statement
A friend tacked up this sketch pad drawing of her husband—and left it there, scotch tape and all.. Framed only by a striking orange wall, it reminded us that sometimes casual moves can be the boldes...
ColorTherapy: Two Green Breakfast Nooks
To All ColorTherapy Posts
Name: Jalepeno Pepper
Brand: Benjamin Moore 2147-30
I’ve been staring at these photos all morning before I finally realized the obvious thing: they’re both green break...
East #53: Jeannette's "Feel the Energy"
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Name: Jeannette Pomeroy Parssi
Location: Wellington, FL
Type of Home: Single Family
What inspired you to use color? Color makes me smile, laugh and is a great inspiratio...
Good Questions: Help for Tiny 200 sq/ft Studio!
This great, space-saving closet-turned-office belongs to an AT Boston reader from Burlington, Vermont. Her question is: I believe my 200 square foot apartment's ceilings are too low for the classic ...
Scavenger: Vintage VANITY by PAUL FRANKL for $750
Los Angeles
Feeling curvy? S'ok, winter's coming around the corner and we all need extra insulation. Speaking of curves, check out this vintage vanity by Paul Frankl: love the exaggerated full-length mirror and ...
Roundup: Polka Dots at The Company Store
There's nothing like a splash of polka dots to add instant fun and make you feel like a color-hungry kid again. Jump down for more spotted options...
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Scavenger: Vintage Mid-Century Recliner for $450
New York
This Vintage Mid-Century Recliner is a first edition Ekornes recliner (made in Norway). This Stressless® recliner revolutionized comfort, support and ergonomic design when it first came out in 1971, ...
East #52: Andrea's Anti-White
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Name: Andrea
Location: Rochester, NY
Type of Home: colonial (new build)
What inspired you to use color? New houses have always left me rather cold, so when we found ours...
Affordable DIY Bathroom Vanity
Melbourne
We really enjoy the Australian content over at Desire To Inspire– especially Jo’s local real estate stalking. The other day she drew our attention to the above bathroom vanity and we’re been thi...
Scavenger: Set of 4 Vintage Thonet Chairs for $400 obo
Chicago
In Naperville, a set of 4 Vintage Thonet Chairs with red vinyl seats. The seller says they are in good shape. Jump below for links to these and more good finds:
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Flickr Finds: Incredible Kitchen Makeover
ATDC reader jjfedele shared these pictures of a newly painted renovated kitchen that we found absolutely inspirational. Want to see the "before" pictures? Keep reading after the jump......
Lotsa Dots 2009 Calendar by SuperKonductor
The success of David Head's 2008 screen printed calendar has paved the way for 2009 - and this Lotsa Dots print. We're thinking this means '09 is bound to be bold and colorful, with lots of dots to co...
East #51: Katherine's "La Terra"
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Name: Katherine
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type of Home: 1 BR apt. in a brownstone.
What inspired you to use color? I love all the architectural detail in my apartment...
Midwest #26: Jeremy and Howard's Smooth Transitions
Name: Jeremy and Howard
Location: Savannah, GA
Type of Home: Suburban House
What inspired you to use color? I find versatility in nature inspiring. For me the color on the walls can appear s...
Low-Impact Woodland Home
Wales
If you missed this one when we blogged about it last year, check out the hobbit-like eco-house that Simon Dale built for himself and his young family in just four months, with the help of his father-i...
Good Questions: Kitchen Design Software?
Hi there --
Chelsea Handler would describe my kitchen as "a hot mess" -- and she'd be right. The story behind these cabinets is too long to relate, but four carpenters have looked them over, and al...
From The Kitchn: How To Store Cheese
Ever wonder how to store that nice block of cheese? Well, we can definitely tell you all about the wrong way to take care of it! Oh, and we have a few tips on keeping it fresh.
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Baltic Bazaar
Baltic Bazaar is a great fabric and thrift shop in Brooklyn Heights. The shop features vintage clothing, accessories, collectibles and some furniture, as well as a huge selection of fine fabrics. T...
House Tour: Mason and Serena's Sunset Beach Bungalow
San Francisco
Name: Mason St. Peter and Serena Mitnik-Miller
Location: Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA
Size: 400 sq. ft.
Years lived in: Mason: Since July 2007, Serena: Since July 2008
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Southwest #22 Dave & Melanie's Craftsman Color
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Name: Dave & Melanie
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Type of Home: Single Family Craftsman
What inspired you to use color? As we are both architects, it was very t...
5 Unexpected Characteristics That Add Up To A Great Home
And How To Recreate Them In Your Own House
What makes this room appealing is the balance of prospect and refuge. Huh? Definition after the jump!Quick! Name 5 must haves in your dream home. If you said separate bedrooms for everyone, a spa ...
Midwest #25: Angela and Adam's Mood Change
Name: Angela and Adam
Location: Chicago, IL
Type of Home: Rental Apartment
What inspired you to use color? Rentals can be pretty dreary- I add tons of color to make the space feel like a perma...
Instant Decorating: Places for Plants and Flowers
Plants and flowers may seem like small details, but they can actually have a huge impact on a room. They bring color, texture, and (most importantly) life to a space. When considering where to use p...
Southwest #21 Lori's Latin Lair
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Name: Lori
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Type of Home: 1-bedroom apartment
What inspired you to use color? Looking for an escape from the dull & drab life of a m...
The 5 "Re's" of Quick-Fix Makeovers
O At Home
Not all makeovers involve grand budgets, architects or even a weekends worth of time. Click through the jump to see the 5 "Re's" of quick-fixes to your spaces......
Northwest #19: Catherine's Outside Inside
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Name: Catherine
Location: mill valley ca
Type of Home: single family
What inspired you to use color? As most people do I love color. The outside inspires me: my...
Good Questions: Is All-White OK For My Kitchen?
Los Angeles
Hi AT,
I've been admiring the all-white kitchen makeovers on AT, and I'm wondering if all-white is all right for mine. My cabinet doors are beveled and so I'm concerned that painting them white may m...
Look!: Pictures On a Door
Plus 4 Alternative Ways To Use The Front or Back of a Door
We were flipping through an issue of Domino Magazine yesterday and spied an interesting use of a door--it was transformed into a "moveable wall" on which artwork was hung. We almost missed it because...
New Fabrics by Project Runway Winner Jay McCarroll
Project Runway Season One winner (and all-time fave at my house), Jay McCarroll, has designed two lines of quilting fabrics for Free Spirit. Uber-colorful and with a sweet seventies-kid vibe, they are...
Good Questions: How Do I Clean Furniture I Buy on Craigslist?
Hi AT:SF, I'm in love with Scavenger. As a first time homeowner, I find myself hunting for great furniture ideas and even better deals on AT... I just purchased a white/creme CB2 Movie Sofa off Craigs...
How To: Upholster an Open Arm Side Chair
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Project: Upholstered Open Arm Chair
Time: 5-6 hours (max)
Cost: $35.00
Open Armed Side Chairs or Occasional Chairs can serve multiple purposes in your home. They can ...
Best Product: OXO Folding Dish Rack
The area next to our kitchen sink has always been a source of disdain for us. The reason for our ill feelings? The dreaded dish rack. If it's pretty it doesn't work well (counters getting soaked, mild...
Marvellous Melbourne
Melbourne
We are still surprised, even as a resident, by some of the amazing older buildings tucked away in our city. Melbourne’s signature style is mixing the old with the new: innovative modern architecture...
Midwest #24: Arno's Attic Abode
Name: Arno
Location: Chicago, IL
Type of Home: Rent-to-own
What inspired you to use color? Color is in my blood. I'm Mexican and everything in my culture is colorful and vibrant. As an artis...
Northwest Fall Cure: Creating Your Vision
Week One
Coopgirlkiz's kitchen pantry puts her quirky collections to use as storage.
• Cure Clock: 8 Weeks Remaining
• Assignment: Re-read pp. 52-69, clean and list repairs
• Flickr Pool: Northwest Fall...
The Franklin Report: Guide to Local Services
Los Angeles
Flipping through the latest Domino, we noticed a service we'd never heard of before and it came straight from Kelly Wearstler's mouth, so you know we were listening. It's called The Franklin Report a...
Thursday Giveaway Winner: Target Red Hot Shop Giveaway Package
Congratulations to AT reader, ashxnm, who was chosen randomly from amongst 652 entries for our Target Red Hot Shop Giveaway Package. She'll be enjoying a colourful assortment of decor goodies that inc...
DIY Idea: Slipcovered Headboard
Looking for a way to add a little color to your bedroom? How about making a slipcover for your headboard? This DIY project works for upholstered headboards, as well as plain headboards that need a l...
Before and After: Decluttered Dining Area
This past year we took on the rather large job of updating a home of our family's for the first time in 25 years. While we replaced some furniture, reupholstered window seats, and repainted every wall...
Round Up: Flowers
This week's Week One for the AT Fall Curees and purchasing flowers for the home is one of the first lessons they'll learn, an AT credo. We buy flowers for our home because they add beauty and life, t...
Midwest Fall Cure: Week One
heymomo is sprucing things up with some flowers before the organizing of the closets begins.
Today (or yesterday for those who weren't off for Columbus Day) we embark on Week One, which is all...
Hot or Not? Exterior Halloween Decorations
Frankly, we love it. Halloween decorations like this can really bring out the kid in you... ...
East #50: Mariegael's "Frosty" & "Ripe Mango"
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Name: mariegael
Location: Charleston, WV
Type of Home: 1920s deco studio rental
What inspired you to use color? As an artist, everything inspires me, but primarily fairl...
Fashion-Forward Trend at Crate and Barrel
As we've mentioned before, we really enjoy checking out Crate and Barrel's trend section. Right now we're really into their Fashion-Forward trend, that focuses on products with dark and rich colors a...
Universal Design Tips for the Home!
Austin
There are many elements to consider when deciding to furnish and outfit your home. From furniture, to materials to even what each room’s use will be, there’s one thing you can’t afford to not t...
Colorful Striped Rugs from IKEA
Ever since we saw the striped IKEA rug in Anna's Old-and-New Newburgh Victorian on AT:NY, we've been thinking about where to put one in our own home. We love Anna's multicolored Unni rug, but we're ...
East #49: Gabrielle's Cozy Color
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Name: Gabrielle
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Type of Home: Floor through rental
What inspired you to use color? I am inspired by natural color combinations in nature and man m...
Moving Tips from We Take it Easy
We're loving the blog of Eric and Gracia, who recently moved in together and are in the process of getting their house in order. It's a subject we can relate to, and the pair have some helpful insight...
The Healing Powers of Decorating Post Break-up
"I guess it looks as if you're reorganizing your records. What is this though? Chronological?" "No...Autobiographical." - John Cusack, from High Fidelity based on the book by Nick Hornby
In the past, ...
The Chalkboard's Return to Old School
In Cynthia Rowley's Townhouse
Okay, we know you didn't really go for the decorative caulking in designer Cynthia Rowley's house. We do, however, like one more child-like detail recently spotted in the same home. She's taking the...
Small Space, Big Ideas
Oprah Magazine recently covered a great story of a couple who living in a small apartment. The couple was featured because they created clever and interesting ways to make their small space not seem ...
Store: Artecnica
Los Angeles
Friday we got a chance to stop by the new LA showrooom for Artecnica, a European American design company that seeks to "elevate the purpose and value of everyday objects by using design to enchant, in...
Dot Palampore Table Linens from Pottery Barn
The Dot Palampore table linen set is now on clearance at Pottery Barn - we think it's a great black and white design that would work well year round. Napkins and place mats below:...
How To: Turn Ikea's Tullsta Chair Into a Designer Piece
In keeping with our Tullsta renovation theme from earlier today, we couldn't help but notice that Ikea's chair bears a strong resemblance in form to the brilliant Tokujin Yoshioka's Panna chair for ...
20 Ways to Go Green at Home
Southern Living, 10.4.08
Southern Living magazine offers "20 Real Life Ways to Go Green." Many of the tips involve water conservation, like replacing old shower heads and collecting rainwater. More tips below the jump... ...
Northwest #18: Mark and Kela's Warm 50's Classic Home
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Name: Mark + Kela
Location: Seattle, WA
Type of Home: Cottage
What inspired you to use color? Seattle is a city best known for it's natural wonders and grey cli...
Trendspotting: What's On The Horizon For The Home
Via PointClickHome
Over on NY, Keehnan spotlit plaid, a big trend in fashion that's trickling down into the home (check out Kristin's tongue-in-cheek look at how plaid can work when it's done with a sense of humour). M...
Hot or Not: Comet Chair and Ottoman
A contemporary plush lounge chair, by Garnet Hill, in a muted mango shade. With matching ottoman. Hot or Not?
Voting and link below:...
Good Questions: Similar Dining Table?
Hi AT, In September you helped me track down chairs from Gus Modern. Now, I'm hoping you can help me track down a table featured in the NYT and mentioned on this site. This dining room table built by...
East #48: Michelle's Color Spectrum
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Name: Michelle Merchant
Location: Providence, RI
Type of Home: Rental Apartment
What inspired you to use color? Ever since I was a kid and would open a brand new box of ...
Good Questions: Handwashing or Drycleaning Silks and Cashmere?
AT:SF, I recently read somewhere that handwashing silks and cashmere is better than drycleaning. Do you guys do this? If yes, do you use any special soap for it?
-MN...
Southwest #20 RachelRachel's Neutral Color Flow
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Name: RachelRachel
Location: Solana Beach, CA
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? Starting with neutral taupe walls and the white trim as my ...
Midwest #23: Jennifer and Greg's Spirit Boost
Name: Jennifer and Greg
Location: Decatur, GA
Type of Home: Apartment
What inspired you to use color? Four years of an off-white cinderblock dorm room in gray-skied Indiana were enough to co...
Look! Osage Oranges at Takashimaya
We thought we'd share what we found at one of our favorite sources of inspiration. From far away, we thought the green balls were moss balls......
Look! Apple Crate Storage Unit
In college, our desk was actually four vintage milk crates with an unfinished door as a tabletop perched on top. It offered makeshift storage for our fledgling record collection and old term papers, a...
Diane Thorp's Window Transparencies at Ouno Design
Artwork for your windows. Diane Thorp's hand-loomed window textiles do not just filter light and add privacy: they are works of art. The woven cotton panels are designed with soft geometric patterns...
Closeup: Concealed Office Storage by Jeremy Levine Design
From Unplggd: Our site that untangles your wires
Now you see it, now you don't. Who says that a closet needs to be against a wall. Why not a foot pedal actuated, piston controlled hidden door in the floor? The perfect combination of practicality and...
Pb Elemental's PC-1 House
Seattle
Pb Elemental's newest house project in Queen Anne (remember the last one we blogged about?) took us a second to get our minds wrapped around it: the walls in the main living space are made almost co...
5 Places You Might Forget To Clean
As a part of hunkering down for Fall we like to give our home a deep clean. This way we feel comfortable and at ease settling into the colder months. This normally means the sweeping, mopping, (mayb...
Original Prints from JJ Audubon Gallery (and Poster Print Copies)
Original Audubon prints offer stunning detail and color, but often come with a painful price tag. Searching our favorites through the JJ Audubon Gallery (pushing $3000), we pulled a few knockoff print...
East #47: Logan & Joey's "Tiger Stripe"
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Name: Logan & Joey
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Type of Home: Rented Apartment
What inspired you to use color? We wanted to use colors to create a welcoming, relaxed space...
Presidential Paint Forecast by Benjamin Moore
Last week we showed you what the past and current White House private quarters look like. Paint company Benjamin Moore offers paint color suggestions for the next White House residents. The paint c...
House Tour: Hannah & Laurel's Captivating Condo
Name: Hannah Barrett and Laurel Sparks
Location: Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Size: 1500 square feet
Years lived in: almost 4 years
Hannah Barrett and Laurel Sparks' townhouse condo had no chance ...
Nachttischchen Bedside Table from Contor
This may be the ultimate small space bedside table. We've seen other bedside storage systems that hang from the side of a bed, but never one that can hold a glass of water in addition to magazine or b...
Look! An Orange Buffet
Try Using Bold Colors For Furniture Pieces
[HD Buttercup's buffet in Crackle Orange can be the color focal point in your space.]
A lot of people use accessories to infuse pops of color into rooms and keep the main furniture pieces more neutral...
Maintenance Free Curtains For Less Than You Think
We've been doing some extreme curtain hunting lately. We've been looking for something that doesn't require frequent laundering, care, spot cleaning or even consideration once we hang it. Sounds...
Good Questions: Table & Chairs from Will & Grace?
Jenna would like some advice: I HAVE to get the round dining room table and studio exec chairs that are in Will and Grace's apartment, but I can not find anything even remotely close to them. I am ...
Good Questions: Painted Woodwork- Yea or Nay?
ATDC reader Lesa would like your opinion on a crucial home design question:
Should we paint our woodwork? We have worked on updating our early 1900’s Bungalow (as seen in the before and after pi...
Northwest #17: Marie's Comfortable and Cool Colors
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Name: marie
Location: Salt Lake City
Type of Home: house
What inspired you to use color? dreary days, sunless rays expecting rainbows somewhere where the wind b...
Look! Molding Doubles As Shelves In The Eaves
We were mistakenly forwarded these pictures via a friend's Facebook. It's a beautiful living room, yes, but what we were really excited about was up near the ceiling......
Where to Donate Your Old Eyeglasses
If you've got an old set of sunglasses, nonprescription, or prescription lenses lying around, there are several organizations that are happy to take them off your hands. For low-income families and ...
Ray 20 Blog, French Laundry & No Impact Man: Click On This...
While the stock market searches for its bottom [did it find it today?], the world continues to be a rich and inspiring place. Don't miss it.
Last night [Thursday] Sara and I went to a book launc...
Vastu Giveaway: 2 Days To Go!
Item: 6 Design Items from Vases to Dishes to Candles
Designers: Various
Value: priceless
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Best Bed Breakdown: Hotel Minneapolis (Serta Suite Dreams)
So, last month we were traveling and got to spend two nights in the Hotel Minneapolis, which had THE BEST BED we'd slept in in a long time. Yes, it was soft, but it didn't freak out our back - ther...
Before and After: Michael Merrill Design Studio
San Francisco-based interior designer Michael Merrill has a fantastic before and after gallery. The gallery features homes in the Bay Area, and all of them are very inspiring. Take a look at the aft...
Look!: Unique and Colorful Paint Job
We've been seeing tons of color this month for Apartment Therapy's Fall Colors Contest. We love how using bold colors can highlight any aspect of a room, almost working as a frame for your furniture....
Midwest #22: Kate's Year Round Summer
Name: Kate
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Type of Home: Single Family
What inspired you to use color? The world outside of our homes has so much color, why not bring all the beautiful colors of natu...
East #46: Tiffany's "Paradise Valley"
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Name: Tiffany
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Type of Home: Single Story Ranch (typical Florida)
What inspired you to use color? Honestly, I have a really hectic life. I shar...
East #45: Meg & Dave's "Pale Smoke"
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Name: Meg & Dave
Location: Arlington, MA
Type of Home: rented apartment
What inspired you to use color? As with many rental units, we moved into a beige boring box w...
The Lazy Girl's Guide to Felting Rocks
There's something about felt that seems so cozy for fall. But being decidedly non-crafty, we're a bit afraid to take on projects that involve anything more than scissors and glue. Enter felted rocks, ...
Inspiration: D-CRAIN Landscape Photographs!
Austin
Austin exterior design is a heady mix of funky succulents, geometric shapes and modern details. With the Fall weather making Austin residents spend the better part of their days outdoors, we wanted t...
Best Chicago Pumpkins?
We spent the beautiful weekend downstate acquiring plants, flowers, apples and pumpkins. This is a favorite October excursion, including a colorful drive down and shopping for not-so expensive fresh p...
East #44: Kirsten's "Hunter's Red"
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Name: Kirsten
Location: new york city, ny
Type of Home: studio, 325 sq feet
What inspired you to use color? Color takes up no space! This was the first place I've ever ha...
Scavenger: 50+ Years Old Unique Metal Hamper for $90
San Francisco
This 50+ Years Old Unique Piece Metal hamper could be the perfect vintage accent for your bathroom or bedroom. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classi...
Good Questions: What Bold Color Should I Paint This Piano?
Los Angeles
AT reader, Brian, recently was given a free piano by friends who didn't use it anymore. While he is excited about the the function of the piano, he's not so excited about the brown color and would lo...
Wooden Pieces on Sale at Target
Spotted, as they say, at Target: these burl-y, handmade-ish wooden bowls on sale. Not quite clearance, but going fast. Single shots, post-jump....
Before & After: A Free Ikea Chair Gets a Facelift
We seem run across Ikea's Tullsta chair on Craigslist almost daily. At the time of this writing, a quick search through the New York listings brings up at least six posted in the last week.
Perhap...
East #43: Lisa's Mustard, Cranberry & Mixed Greens
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Name: Lisa
Location: Boston, MA
Type of Home: condo
What inspired you to use color? In my profession as an architectural designer, I focus on remodeling and manipulating...
Scavenger: Vintage Modern Chair Chrome Frame Brown Suede for $125
Los Angeles
This vintage chrome chair looks like a bit like a cross between Platner (the thin wire lining the back) and van der Rohe (the curve of the seat to the base). Add a nice brown suede cushion, and you'v...
Look! Design Magazines in Japanese
It always gives us a thrill to see something so familiar (Elle Decor) look so worldly and special, when translated into a different language. Jump down to see where we had this glossy multicultural e...
East #42: Melanie & Kevin's "Racer Pink"
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Name: Melanie & Kevin Van Wynsberg
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Type of Home: Single Family Home/house
What inspired you to use color? I LOVE Color! I can't imagine a life wi...
Just moved in book storage idea
Melbourne
Scenario: you’ve just moved in, everything is everywhere and all you want is to feel at home already. For us, that means among other things, having our books out and accessible. We didn’t have a ...
Midwest #21: Dr. Jen's Small Space
Name: Dr. Jen
Location: Detroit, MI
Type of Home: Studio
What inspired you to use color? With such a small space to work with, and my busy schedule, I wanted to create a special place where I...
Look! Haint Blue in Savannah GA
Thanks to everyone who made suggestions for our trip to Savannah; we found some great stores that you'll be hearing about in the coming weeks. To get you in the spirit (and in keeping with the them...
Scavenger: Asian Silk Screen Panel for $150
Chicago
Chicago seller used this silk screen panel as a headboard, and says, "the piece has never been in direct sunlight, so the colors are vibrant and have not faded at all." Link to that and more good stuf...
East #41: Lori's "Tropical Dusk"
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Name: Lori Kaplan
Location: NYC
Type of Home: 1 Bedroom Rental Apartment
What inspired you to use color? the dusty purple paint chip! I have always used bright oranges a...
Sales Calendar: 10.14.08
Chicago
Design Within Reach Annex SaleOctober Sales ... DWR Annex
Post Semi-Annual Sale at the Annex in Cleveland, Ohio
Up to 80% off
Includes brand new and discontinued overstock, floor samples and scratc...
Medusa Doors
Paris
It's hard to walk down the Rue Vieille du Temple in the Marais without pausing to gaze at these traffic-stopping medusa/gorgon doors on the Hôtel Amelot de Bisseuil at #47. But what does this landmar...
Scavenger: 1950's Dinette Set with Table and 6 Chairs for $175
This retro dinette set from the 1950's includes a 3 x 5 foot table and 6 matching chairs made from metal, vinyl, and formica. The set is being sold in McLean, VA for $175. Click here to find out mor...
From The Kitchn: Quicker No-Knead Bread
No-Knead Bread is back! Mark Bittman revisited his famously popular recipe from two years ago and offers two quicker versions, one with whole wheat. Have you tried one of these yet?
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Auto.
While not all cool areas are created equal, the Meatpacking District established itself early on as a go-to place for unique and interesting stores. Auto is one of them. Husband and wife Renata Bo...
Fall Colors 2008 Roundup: The Entries So Far
Northwest
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Have you seen the 16 Northwest entries we've posted so far? Jump below to check 'em out. (And you have until midnight Tue...
Smart Spending Advice from AT House Tours
Chicago
In this volatile economy, keeping a healthy home is especially important to maintaining balance. The good news is that a beautiful, supportive space doesn't have to cost a lot. Apartment Therapy is ...
Northwest #16: Katie's Life With Color
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Name: Katie
Location: Portland, OR
Type of Home: new construction
What inspired you to use color? We can't imagine life without color - and lots of it......
Midwest #20: Signe's Cozy Colors
Name: Signe
Location: Dayton, OH
Type of Home: Townhome
What inspired you to use color? Nature is what inspired me to use color. When we go hiking in the woods during the fall and seeing al...
How To: Pumpkins That Make Paper Mache Cool Again
For the third year in a row, pumpkin crops have been down across the US. We've had too much rain and the crops are either flooding out or are growing ahead of season. This is all just a big excuse ...
Keep It Light: Using Color in A Small Space
Say you've got a kitchen/dining room combination in your apartment, and you want to incorporate color without overwhelming the small space. Based on Adrienne's survey on Bright Pops of Colors last we...
Flickr Find: Chalkboard Office
Re-created for under $125
We've seen our share of chalkboard walls here on Apartment Therapy but this is the first time we've seen an office that screams to us "recreate for yourself at home." We love the dark wall contrastin...
Midwest #19: Shae's Mix and Match
Name: Shae
Location: Moores Hill, IN
Type of Home: House
What inspired you to use color? I've been obsessed with color since childhood, especially sunset colors: warm reds, yellows, and oran...
Eastern Fall Cure: Creating Your Vision
Week One
Our bedroom "after" the painted headboard yesterday - see gallery
• Cure Clock: 56 days Remaining
• Assignment: Read Ch. 1, clean and list repairs
• Flickr Pool: East Fall Cure Pool
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Good Questions: Lighting for Our Bathroom?
Hi AT:SF, We have a vintage (and small) 1920's bathroom. We like it, with the original clawfoot tub and basic white fixtures. However, there's no lighting at the the sink/mirror. Our stopgap is this s...
Before & After: Kylie’s Blanket Box
Sydney
When we were small our next door neighbour had the most beautiful blanket box for all of her teddy bears and dolls. We were so jealous of it and have longed for one for ever since. So when we saw how ...
Good Questions: Lipstick Jungle Dining Set?
Ayleen has a question for the crowd: I have been scouring the internet looking for an affordable and similar dining room set to the one that appears in Wendy Healy's (Brooke Shields) apartment on Lips...
DwellStudio Wall Art
We're big fans of DwellStudio. And we're even bigger fans of Design Public. So when we found out that there was new product from DwellStudio at Design Public, we were on it! And... we were not disa...
Inspiration: Pumpkins
Spotted: These un-carved non-orange pumpkins on Sunset magazine's blog. Besides the fact that we're crap at pumpkin-carving, we really like the simplicity of these autumnal vignettes. The white pump...
Tip: Our Best Decluttering Solution
This week we have been tackling some of the clutter in our own home while we've been reading our homework assignment for The Fall Cure (Psst, look for a Week 1 post tomorrow!).
When decluttering an...
Hvidt & Molgaard Teak Credenza at Monument
They don't make them like this anymore. Peter Hvidt was a fantastic designer, and when we saw this credenza we nearly lost it. It's teak! It's beautiful! Swoon....
Look: A Camouflaged House!
Austin
We've certainly seen some bold colors and patterns on houses in the past here on Apartment Therapy, but we were pretty shocked when we saw this home's paint design......
Los Angeles/Porter Ranch Fire Threatening Hundreds of Homes
I've been spending the last few hours on the phone with my mom and friends who all live in my childhood neighborhood of Northridge and Porter Ranch. Homes are being directly threatened by fire and emb...
East #40: Brandi & Dave's Color Balance
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Name: Brandi and Dave
Location: Philadelphia suburbs
Type of Home: cape cod
What inspired you to use color? the color in a room sets the mood and enriches the space. it ...
Local Parks
Like most apartment dwellers, our home is lacking a private outdoor area. This has always been one of our only problems with renting (well, that and landlords who won't let you paint the walls; we hat...
Check Flickr Before Ordering Furniture Online
Recognize this couch? Yep, it's from Urban Outfitters. Awhile back, we were contemplating ordering this sofa for our living room, and when we were flipping through SnapshotRadio's Flickr of her home (...
Look!: Capturing the Season
We spotted these boxes in a local window display and had to share them with you here. The neighborhood optometrist used clear acrylic boxes to "store" the season's colors, making a beautiful display...
International #12: Incrediblejoy's Green Phase
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Name: incrediblejoy
Location: near Banbury, UK
Type of Home: 2 bed ground floor flat (apartment)
What inspired you to use color? I just love colour, I use it in my art, ...
East #39: Clara's Complimentary Colors
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Name: Clara Vu
Location: Cambridge, MA
Type of Home: Apartment
What inspired you to use color? I just sort of can't *not* use color - for me, decorating is all about col...
Reader Survey: Right to Make Noise Complaints in a Known Noisy Neighborhood?
We were really bummed out when our favorite venue stopped having loud, experimental music and noise shows due to nightly complaints by one neighbor, a resident who lived in a nearby building. The club...
It's Lovely, I'll Take It! Real Estate Photo Blunders
We've recently become totally hooked on It's Lovely, I'll Take It!, a Seattle-based real estate blog. Sara, the blog's author, posts reader submitted photos from less-than stellar market listings an...
Plumber's Garage Turned into Home Loft
The Philadelphia Inquirer, 10.13.08
The Philadelphia Inquirer features a plumber's storage garage that was converted into a home. After one of the owners suffered from a fall, they wanted a space that would be easier to move around in...
Northwest #15: Inger's Bright, Bold Colors
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Name: Inger
Location: San Francisco
Type of Home: Apartment
What inspired you to use color? In this bright apartment, bold colors really pop. Moving to a new p...
Midwest #18: Lucitebox's Kooky Kitschy Color
Name: Lucitebox
Location: Chicago, IL
Type of Home: Rented Apartment
What inspired you to use color? As a vintage clothing dealer, my job requires that I bring in "new" stuff all the time. I f...
Good Questions: Identify These Kitchen Cabinets?
Hi, I spotted these wall kitchen cabinets in Brooklyn Modern by Diana Lind (great book by the way). All I know is that they are Italian made. Does anyone know who makes them? Thank you, Molunat
(Not...
Step Stool by Kikkerland
Who doesn't need a stop stool from time to time? This little one from Kikkerland is great for several reasons: It's sturdy (supporting up to 300 pounds), yet it's lightweight, and it folds flat for st...
Southwest #18: Sarah and Matt's Sweet Tarts
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Name: Sarah and Matt
Location: Austin, TX
Type of Home: Mid-Century Ranch
What inspired you to use color? After renting for many years, we were so excited to...
Good Questions: Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents?
Hi AT:SF,
My question is about laundry detergents. What according to the people at AT:SF and the readers is the best eco-friendly laundry detergent?
-MN...
Gallery Kitchen by Anna Irinarchos
This kitchen combines some of our favorite styles: all-white interior, shelf lighting, sleek cabinet faces, subtle hardware, organized drawers, and open shelves. This kitchen, designed by Anna Irinar...
Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!
Montreal
Our Thanksgivings always involve these two basic activities: sharing a large meal and going for a long walk. This year, we're celebrating on this second Monday in October, Thanksgiving Day in our ho...
Green Home Tour: Just-the-Right Size Custom Home
From Re-nest: Our site that covers abundant design for green homes
This home, inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, is big on custom and low on waste. It took 2 years to build -- and it was worth the wait. Check it out.
Also, we're looking at furniture sculp...
East #38: Kitschy Collectors Quarters' Color
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Name: Kitschy Collectors Quarters
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Type of Home: colonial house
What inspired you to use color? I think when you walk into someone's home, it sho...
Southwest #17: Chris & Kendra's Eyeball Tickler
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Name: Chris & Kendra
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Type of Home: Live/Work Loft Townhome
What inspired you to use color? We want our home to reflect our love of ar...
East #37: Ardicadik's Citrus Colors
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Name: ardicadik
Location: Elmhurst, NY
Type of Home: town house
What inspired you to use color? NY subway signs, my shoes, and my wife's handbag
Color Tip: Be consistent...
East #36: Sara's Watermelon Theory
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Name: Sara
Location: Washington, DC
Type of Home: rowhouse
What inspired you to use color? Hygge, which means something like cozy in Swedish, and also pleasure, warmth, ...
Look! Carmel Courtyard
We recently spied this private courtyard located outside a Carmel design studio. We loved the punch of bright yellow, which adds a happy, sunny feel -- particularly on foggy days....
How To: Properly Place A Rug
Our friend recently bought a nice shaggy rug for her main living room but wasn't sure if the rug should go flush against the wall or sit in the middle of the floor? This inspired us to do some researc...
The Gallery: Strong Stuff
Kansas City artist Tom Whalen has some spook-tacular (we can say silly things like that in October right?) prints up on Etsy right now. Click through the jump to see more of his geek-chic illustrati...
Good Questions: Backsplash for Sidewall?
We just purchased our first condo in brooklyn and have not moved in yet. I'd like to know what's the best solution to this problem. As you can see there's tile on the back of the stove and counter top...
Northwest #14: Cliz 13's Accent Colors
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Name: cliz 13
Location: Cobb, CA
Type of Home: Single family
What inspired you to use color? My wife got tired of the apartment white walls that the house had w...
Piet Hein Eek's "Waste" Series
It's been a bit since we've fawned over Dutch furniture designer Piet Hein Eek's innovative pieces. His latest collection, called simply Waste, was unveiled in a pop-up shop as part of London Design...
Vastu Giveaway: 3 Days To Go!
Item: 6 Design Items from Vases to Dishes to Candles
Designers: Various
Value: priceless
>> Enter Here...
Tip: Where to Buy Cheap Magazines
A few months ago we started looking more closely at our budget. Being online much of the day, surfing blogs and online magazines, we decided we could forgo spending money on magazines. However, ever...
Inspiration: Figueroa Hotel
Los Angeles
On Saturday we attended our friend's wedding at the Hotel Figueroa in Downtown, Los Angeles. We had stopped by "The Fig" as locals call it, years ago for drinks and remembered it having quite the Cas...
Midwest #17: Jamie's Anti-Popcorn Color Pop
Name: Jamie
Location: Houston, TX
Type of Home: Apartment
What inspired you to use color? Hum…since we are limited with having to stick with the lovely generic beige wall color our apartmen...
Trendwatch: Winged Beds & Chairs on the Rise
Snooze Bed from Ochre
Could it be that during an economic meltdown, people just want to be more cozy? Why not give yourself a the furniture equivalent of a big HUG?
In the past few weeks, I've be...
East #35: Norah's Pinky-Orange
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Name: Norah
Location: Brookline, MA
Type of Home: Rowhouse Condo
What inspired you to use color? It started with a 1999 issue of Architectural Digest...The pinky-orange ...
Sweating It Out
The Oregonian: 09.24.08
When Julie Almquist bought her SE Portland cottage in 2003, people weren't afraid to call it a dump. Five years and thousands of dollars of sweat equity later, the "comfortable retreat" inspires neigh...
Store: Urban Living
Austin
Whether you have a house with modern architecture or one with more traditional appearances, if you are looking for modern and contemporary furnishings to outfit your interiors, there’s one place to...
East #34: K, L & M's Eclectic Collection
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Name: K, L & M's eclectic collection
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Type of Home: rental apartment
What inspired you to use color? Fresh out of school and fresh out of $$, i...
Retro Fans at Tabletop DC
Fans are great for the obvious reasons of circulating air and saving on your overall energy bill. Readers have pointed out that fans also drown out street, neighbor, and hallway noise all year round....
Scavenger: Art Deco Streamline Teak Club Chairs for $900
San Francisco
AT reader Rick's posted these cool art deco streamline teak club chairs in our classifieds, along with a few other items. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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6 Color Inspirations That Are A Click Away
We recently posted about using your camera to help declutter your space. Why not try this ideas with picking a color palette? Digital pictures give a clear documentation of what you are shooting and d...
Roundup: Handmaidens Indie Craft Fair
Minneapolis
Crafts usurped karaoke at the VFW yesterday. We saw what’s new from some favorite Twin Cities crafties, and found a few new ones—many of whom sell online, of course.
...
House Tour: Sara's Clean Slate
New York
Name: Sara
Location: UWS
Size: 500 sqft. one bedroom rental
Favorite Element: High ceilings and the artwork
>>Enter Housetour Gallery
Last year, Sara left a small studio along with ev...
Good Questions: Should I Paint this Dresser?
I love the combination of white and wood, and I can't seem to find the previous post on white and wood furniture on AT. My question is: which part should I paint a high gloss white - the drawers or th...
Scavenger: B&B "Charles" style Sofa for $450
Los Angeles
If you want the look of high-end Italian modern furnishings without the usual price tag, check out this grey sofa that is similar to the B&B "Charles" style. It's about 90" wide and covered in a stai...
Scavenger: Set of Two CB2 Trig Bookshelves for $200
Chicago
The seller says this pair of bookshelves - one 5-shelf and one 3-shelf - were bought six months ago and look like new. Links to this and more good finds below...
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Scavenger: Danish Teak Dining Room Table for $600
New York
Danish Modern Teak Dining Table for sale in our Classifieds!
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Look: Yellow Goat Designs Chandeliers
Queensland
We have a soft spot for a good chandelier. While we can really only squeeze 1 in the house that we’re currently living in, for our next house we hope to have many more. Yellow Goat Design have recen...
East #33: Natalia's Mediterranean Blue
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Name: Natalia
Location: Harlem, New York
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? My Argentinean roots,the love for music and dance has taken me around the wo...
Sweater Bedspread
Paris
We have transformed old sweaters still in good condition into covers for throw pillows before, with no one the wiser, proud of our thrifty DIY. But this bedspread made from old sweaters proudly boasts...
Good Questions: Help Me Find Indonesian Lazy Chairs!
AT DC,
We have just moved into a new house in New Orleans with a great front gallery and are looking for seating options. We have tried rocking chairs and they just do not look right. We have trie...
From The Kitchn: How To Make a Great Sandwich
A good sandwich can be become a great sandwich with just a little extra help. Read all about the elements of a great sandwich, and some tips on making a better one. What's your favorite sandwich?
&b...
Hot Posts: 10.12.08
Los Angeles
Between the nerve wracking tragedy known as the stock market and the mud slinging fisticuffs happening in the political realm, we're here to offer you some solace with our week's top ten best posts. T...
Hot Posts: A Chicago Decorator's Home, Contest Entry Roundup, IKEA Hacks Itself & Decorating With Neutrals
Chicago
Which posts were the most popular with readers this week? A new house tour of a Chicago decorator's own apartment, a roundup of the color contest enties "so far", an IKEA hack from IKEA, and a look at...
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