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Look! New February Jumpstart Projects
Submit Your Own...

This is the last weekend to get yours in! Enter our Do it Now! February Jumpstart Project. Latest entries below.... • How To: Make a House Rabbit Littergarden - Re-Nest • How T...

Color Inspiration, Matching Paint & Renovations
Boston Hot Posts for 2.21.09

Click to view these Boston Hot Posts in bold below • Color Inspiration: Robin's Egg Blue • Before & After: Rhode Island Renovation • Look! Plasti Dip Put to Use • Look! Hidden Boo...

An Appealing Abode, Best of Before & After & the Greens
San Francisco

Click to view these San Francisco Hot Posts in bold belowHouse Tour: Anne, Alex, and Augie's Appealing Abode Papergraphics by Yulia Brodskaya Best of Before & After: Successful Projects Hannah Nunn ...

LA Times Home & Garden Roundup 02.21.09
Los Angeles

A festive atmosphere, and gridlock, pervades LA this weekend as Oscar madness takes hold. The Los Angeles Times Home & Garden section spotlights Allee Willis' bubblegum pink house in Valley Village, ...

Brooklyn House Tour & French Style
New York Hot Posts for 2.21.09

Click to view these New York Hot Posts in bold below • House Tour: Meredith's Pottery Palette • FSBO: Upper West Side 2 Bedroom • Inspiration from French Stylist Camille Soulayrol &bu...

Open Thread 149
San Francisco

Questions, Answers and Conversation for SF and the Northwest Check out Yesterdays Most Popular SF Post: d.Sharp's Art Studio ...

Tom Kundig's Amazing Houses
Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects

Over the weekend I found myself daydreaming about wide open spaces and the ultimate country house. I guess being cooped up in the city in February will do that to you. What got me going was a...

How To: Paint Moss Designs in Your Garden

Artist Helen Nodding's experiment The burgeoning art of moss graffiti has made the rounds of the blogosphere in the past (including here on AT), but in honor of DIY month, we wanted to pass on a reci...

Super Sixties Style Set Design
Gerry Anderson's Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Photos Thanks to the Mid-Century Modernist we visited a new blog today called Spy Vibe which is all about the super stylish world of sixties spy entertainment...

Gray Bathrooms

You've seen our favorite black, black & white, and white bathrooms... we figured why not split the difference with gray? Here are our picks... ...

Clever Repurposed Pieces
From Midwestern House Tours

Our house tour participants are so creative. Amy used ice buckets to make these sleek, modern planters. Rachel transformed closet hangers into artwork displays, bedspreads into curtains, and a locke...

Inspiration: Window Curtains
Living Etc.

We get a lot of requests from our readers asking for creative ideas for window treatments. Many apartments feature unconventional or oversized windows and it can be difficult to find affordable option...

Look! Katie's DIY No Mess Litter Boxes

We were searching back through the Apartment Therapy Chicago Flickr Pool and came across this DIY litter box solution! Katie had originally been using a Booda Dome, but it resulted in litter all ove...

How To: Make a Door Table
Susan's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Door Table Name: Susan Time: Two Days Cost: $100 A trip to the salvage yard provided the inspiration and the main material for this ta...

Woven Wire Nesting Trays at Wisteria

The abundance of wood in our apartment has had us relying on melamine accents for contrast, but it's time to lighten up with more textured, detailed pieces. We found these trays while looking for a ...

Natural Rugs from Crucial Trading

Natural rugs are timeless classics - sisal, wool, and seagrass bring definition to a room without overwhelming. As an added bonus, these neutral standbys are often less expensive than their showy, p...

Paint Colors: Which Are The Hardest To Get Right?
via House Beautiful

We must admit, we've been pretty lucky in the painting department when it comes down to choosing a color. The "after" has always left us pleasantly surprised (since we know firsthand how bad the wron...

Midwest Scavenger: 50 Fabulous Finds
Plus City Of The Week!

For this week's Midwest Scavenger, you requested pictures that corresponded with the links below and we listened! There's tables, chairs, beds, dishes, lighting and a few odds and ends thrown in fo...

Good Questions: Save These Entryway Walls?

click thumbnails for larger pics Hi AT, My family just moved into a 60s modern house in the DC suburbs. The house is a split foyer, and I have no idea what to do with the entryway walls. They ...

Peter Raphael Russo Designs

What makes someone a "mastermind"? We couldn't say, but Peter Raphael Russo, with his transformations of Craigslist freebies into functional and fun furnishings, seems to fit the bill......

Decor Style Quiz at Sproost

Here's a little friday afternoon diversion for the decor obsessed! We just took a fun decor style quiz at Sproost. It's very visual - you simply take a look at a series of photos of interiors and give...

How To: Paint a Ceiling Medallion
Miss A's February Jumpstart Project 2009

To Jumpstart Page Info and All Entries Title: The Fifth Wall Gets A Makeover Name: Miss A Time: 15 hours Cost: $5.00 "Miss A" gives us an easy step-by-step for centering a painted medallion ...

Dahlia Lamp: Small and Large

We agree with ATLA that Janne Kyttänen's Dahlia Light is mesmerizing. And downright expensive. When they posted it back in 2007 it retailed for $4,500. Two years later, the large version sells for ...

Good Questions: Should We Put Anything On This Wall?
Los Angeles

Ok AT readers, we need some advice for our own place and know you can offer some great suggestions. We currently have our tv credenza against this wall. We're not sure if we should hang anything her...

House Call: Malo's "Egna Hem"
Stockholm, Sweden

click thumbnails for larger pics Name: Malo Location: just outside Stockholm, Sweden I live with my husband and three children in a small house built in 1932. My house is situated just outside ...

Look! Runtal Radiators

Last April, we featured Runtal Radiators as a "best of" from the KBIS show. At the time, we wrote mainly of radiators that double as towel heaters, but last fall we explored further. With no radiator ...

Review Mirrors by Boris Bally

Boris Bally is becoming widely known for repurposing retired traffic signs into furniture and home accessories, and this mirror is one of our favorites in his collection. The colors and design of th...

Good Questions: Low Nightstands for MALM?

Hey there ATNY: We recently purchased the MALM King bed from IKEA, but are having a heck of a time trying to decide on a nightstand, anything BUT the MALM nightstands — trying not to be too ma...

Laptop Pillows by Intelligent Forms Design

Love these ideas for comfortably using a laptop while allowing air to circulate to the computer. Intelligent Forms Design has come up with three designs that allow both: ...

Repurposed Doors and Windows

Whether hung on the wall or transformed into furniture, we love the idea of repurposing old windows and doors for use in the home. We rounded up inspiring ideas from house tours, local stores, and ...

Recession Realities: The Rug That Got Away
Do You Have a Wish List?

Everyone that reads this blog (and writes for it) has at least one big ticket, "wish list" item they dream of owning one day — even our fearless leader, Maxwell. But, in times like these, thos...

Roundup: White Accessories from Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters seems to always have a great accessory for almost any style. On our most recent visit to their online Apartment department, we couldn’t help but love some of their white ceramic and...

House Tour: Steve's Mancave
Sydney

Name: Steve Location: Sydney, Australia Size: 650 sf (including mezzanines) Years lived in: Rented for 6 years, owned 6 month >> Enter Slideshow Normally we write a short blurb about our own impre...

Shadowy Chair & Sunny Longer Lounge from Moroso
Outdoor Furniture by Tord Boontje

click thumbnails for larger pics This bright and colorful collection of outdoor furniture by designer Tord Boontje was inspired by the beach furniture found at the North Sea in Northern Europe i...

Gray Upholstery and Textiles from e15

We've highlighted the high-end styles of German company e15 before (here, here, and here) but after glimpsing their new Habibi Side Tables over on design*sponge, we went back for another look at the...

How To: Create a Faux Fireplace
Patricia's February Jumpstart Project 2009

To Jumpstart Page Info and All Entries Title: The mirror that wanted to be a fireplace Name: Patricia Gon Time: A weekend Cost: $100 Does your home lack architectural details and character? P...

Good Questions: Doorway Sound Insulation?

Kimberley has a good question: I've just moved from a studio apartment into a flat with two good friends. We've nearly seamlessly converted the dining room into a third bedroom, but the two actual be...

To Do This Weekend: Award Winning Line-up of Designs at Moss

If you need a break from the Oscar madness this weekend, stop by Moss on Melrose. The store is showcasing a line-up of winning designs from contemporary designers including Gaetano Pesce, Tord Boontj...

Inspiration...Adding Fabric To Your Furniture

With the huge selection of colorful + vibrant + interesting fabric available these days, consider using a yard or two to freshen up a piece of furniture in your home. After the jump, check out a few w...

The 12 Most Collectible Pieces for 2009
from Living Etc.

(left: Cemia sideboard, £2,911, Peter Maly at Ligne Roset right: Yves solid-walnut desk with leather top, £1,895, Pinch) We were intrigued to check out Living Etc's. picks for the most c...

Oto Rug Collection from the Nought Collective

We are completely captivated by these rugs from the Nought Collective. Granted it would be hard to put any furniture on them since we wouldn't want to detract from the entire piece. Essentially, ...

Got Cabin Fever?
Share Your Best Remedies...

It's that time of year - February just keeps going on and on and Spring feels like it will never arrive. As much as we love our homes, after spending lots (too much?) time in them, that cooped up fe...

Niche Design: Sustainable Bar Furniture, etc.

When we have those (recurring) dreams of our ideal home, the kitchen always has a bar. Always. If we're ever lucky enough to have that dream bar, we wouldn't mind some of these stools from Niche Desi...

Flickr Finds: Jennifer's Embroidered Map

Wow, do we wish we'd come across this lovely idea before Valentine's Day. Jennifer, newly married, gave her husband this gift of a handmade map depicting their travels together in thread. They intend ...

Inspiration: Elizabeth's Cozy Wall
Before and After

We spotted Elizabeth's blog, Peacock Feathers, on the Domino Flickr pool (sigh). While the magazine just rolled out its last issue, we're happy to see the group pool is still going strong. Elizabeth...

Good Questions: Identify this Bedding?

Steven sent us an email: I am dying to know where to find these sheets that are featured in this shot for this magazine rack! Any of your bedding savvy readers know where i could find them?(Note: Incl...

Good Questions: Solutions for this Wall?

click thumbnails for larger pics I recently moved into a new apartment with 14-foot ceilings in the living room. I feel like I need something large to hang on the wall behind my sofa, but I can'...

Target Abstract Print Chaise versus Pottery Barn Blanca

We try and swing by the Pottery Barn outlet every time we go see our family in Ohio. On a recent visit, we were obsessing over the yellow ikat bench on the right. "Why is there no PB Outlet in SF?", w...

Inspiration: An Eclectic Hotel in Singapore

The New Majestic Hotel in Singapore describes its aesthetic as "heritage chic," a blend of vintage and new styles. To achieve the right mix, the hotel enlisted the help of local artists and designer...

Best DIY Headboard Inspiration 2009

Click for gallery. All info below. It's DIY month here at AT and I'm still mired in what to do about the headboard of our bed. I painted a headboard a few months ago, but while that was an impr...

Roundup: Grain Sack Pillows

Rustic, humble, and effortlessly cool. With these qualities, it's no surprise that grain sacks are finding their way into the home in all forms these days. Here's a gathering of our favorite nubby p...

Scavenger: Knoll Womb Chair for $2500 obo
San Francisco

In Laurel Heights, a Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in grey fabric are available for $2500. Jump below for links to this and more good finds: Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your ...

Introducing a New Houzz on the Block

Forget the other birds, where can I get a duck hook like that one?.In the wake of Domino closing its doors as we hurriedly download Every. Single. Photo. from their gallery archives, AT reader Beth se...

Grove Nightstand from Room & Board: 6 days to go!
Thursday Giveaway

Item: Grove Nightstand Store: Room & Board Total Value: $1,149 Don't miss out on this stylish solid wood nightstand made in Pennsylvania! >>Enter here! ...

Using Chairs as Bedside Tables

There's something wonderfully warm about nontraditional bedside tables to personalize a bedroom. In this case, the "nontraditional" isn't a table at all, but serves the same purpose: the bedside chair...

Trestle Table by Nicola Enrico Stäubli

click thumbnails for larger pics Here's an interesting prototype design from Bern, Switzerland-based designer Nicola Enrico Stäubli — the Trestle Table is made up of four "legs" and t...

A Different Kind of DIY Art

We came across this picture when browsing though one of our favorite eye-candy sites, and were immediately struck by the nostalgic feel of the art on display. Imagine our surprise when we found out...

Good Questions: Advice for Peeling Paint on Ceiling?

Help, AT! I have a peeling ceiling in my bathroom. No mold, just peeling paint. I'm trying to figure out how to fix it. Obviously we'll need to scrape and sand — but what next? Any suggestions a...

Question: Wall Paint Color Help
Austin

For many, choosing their home's wall paint colors can be a stressful ordeal. We've certainly tried to share many tips, even posting how to make patterns with wall paint. We are curious as to how read...

DIY Inspiration: Colorfully Upholstered Folding Chairs

At just under $200 each at Anthropologie, we think that these folding chairs might be a good candidate for a budget-saving diy project. We like the look - they are colorful, a bit rustic, and would a...

Scavenger: Steel Locker with 12 Compartments for $250
New York

I've always had an affinity for lockers. (Maybe it's because it brings back memories of the first day of 6th grade, when I got my very first locker and I knew I'd finally become an Adult. Nev...

Scavenger: Pottery Barn 5x8 Wool Brandon Rug for $195
Chicago

In Lincoln Park, a Pottery Barn 5x8 Brandon Wool Rug in for $195 obo. Jump below for links to this and more good finds: Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shop...

New York Wins: How the Crash Will Reshape America
The Atlantic

Map of U.S. city populations in 1940 This article from the current issue of The Atlantic makes some interesting points about how NYC may hurt a lot less than other US cities and suburbs in this econ...

Wonk
Updated Post

Among Dumbo's many furniture stores, Wonk shines as a great place to go for well-designed, functional and modern pieces. Started in 2004, all of their products are made locally in Brooklyn and are t...

Three More Rental Kitchen Ideas from Domino

Last week's post on 10 kitchen improvements for renters was a hit; lots of you are in rental kitchens! But that was just a start: there are plenty of other good ideas on brightening a rental kitchen. ...

House Tour: The Fahden's Clearly Clean & Simple

Name: Jack + Carla Fahden Location: St. Louis Park, MN Size: 2,000 sq. ft. Years lived in: 3 Months >> See Slideshow Before moving just 3 small months ago, Jack and Carla Fahden spent th...

Look! Tillandsia Wall Garden at the Bardessono Hotel

There are so many things we love about vertical gardens: they’re aesthetically stunning, living works of art; they’re environmentally friendly, requiring less water than traditional gardens; and t...

House Tour: Nicole & Colin's Streamlined Salvage
Maryland

Name: Colin & Nicole and their 3 young children Occupation: him: school administrator, her: artist Location: Silver Spring, MD Size: 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths Lived in: 3.5 years > > Enter Nicole &...

Carpet Tiles as Bulletin Board

There are plenty of ways to mask a bland bulletin board - you can wrap it in fabric, paint it, and on and on. But if the whole idea of a cork board just bores you to begin with, we like this idea, too...

Spring Color from Rice

After three months of winter here in Chicago, we're really ready for spring. It's still a little ways off, but we got a dose of warm color today from European company Rice. Known for their bright, f...

The Cooper House by A. Quincy Jones

This house was build in the early 1950s for Gary Cooper and his family. The Coopers were passionate about modern design and had built other houses before this one. They hired A. Quincy Jones to design...

Inspiration: Run Tex's Display Wall
Austin

Local running shoe store Run Tex opened a new location in the Triangle recently, and features an interesting shoe display wall. Designed by local architect Jamie Chioco and with help from fellow arch...

Look! Fingertip Craft Knife

We stopped in The Paper Source this afternoon and spotted this fingertip craft knife from Fiskars that would be a big help in many of our ongoings in this month's DIY Jumpstart Project. Having the r...

Look! Chair Back Stencils

We've been looking for downloadable stencils for DIY projects recently (like these storage boxes), and stumbled upon these chair back silhouettes by Will Gurley. They make a simple, tounge-in-cheek ...

Wallpockets by Ampersand

Last month we discovered the Bouroullec Brothers' Clouds, a high-end system of modular, triangular fabric tiles that were beautiful but out of reach for most. This month, we offer up a more accessib...

How To: Build Felt Sliding Doors
...after removing the awkward doors in your apartment

We first became enthralled with thick felt over ten years ago when we frequented the SoHo showroom of J. Morgan Puett. A onetime fashion darling, now working out of rural Pennsylvania with her so...

Forgetting Items When You Leave The House?
Tips to Help You Remember

At a networking meeting yesterday, the speaker forgot their notes for the presentation she was about to give. We immediately felt the stress and anxiety they were feeling (in the past we've been know...

4 Ways to Save: Reduce Your Electric Bill by $25 a Month
Real Simple

These are EASY. No question, each of these tips could be implemented right away (or as soon as this weekend) and the savings are substantial. According to Real Simple, we could be saving $25 per month...

Renters' Solution: Ceiling Fan in a Light Socket

Ceiling fans—as ugly as the world of HGTV and TLC design shows would have you believe they are—are necessary here in the south. With sweltering summer temperatures, running the air conditioning on...

House Call: Rosa's BC Home

Click on Thumbnails to View all PhotosName: Rosa Location: British Columbia Rosa says she's become good friends with Craig while decorating her new home. She writes, We have owned our house for ...

The Gallery: Anna Atkins

click thumbnails for larger pics Introducing Anna Atkins, one of the earliest female photographers who pioneered the use of cyanotype (aka "sunprints") in the mid 1800s to record the beauty and...

Touch-Up Wood Markers by Sharpie

When's the last time you intentionally wrote on your chair leg or bureau with permanent marker? Unless you're Love Anna James, we're guessing it has probably been a while. But here's an industrial ...

Hot or Not? Lathe VIII by Sebastian Brajkovic

Using techniques from traditional craftsmanship, Sebastian Brajkovic re-shaped two baroque-style chairs by extruding the backrest to create this love seat. Using similar optical tricks as the Downlo...

How To: Stain Concrete Floors
Tammy's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Stain Concrete Floors Name: Tammy Time: 8 Days Cost: $670 Glossy stained concrete floors - a big but "doable" diy. Click above for pic...

Preserving Local Traditions: Cleaning Marble Stoops
Baltimore

If it's all about making a good first impression, what better way to start than with the perfect stoop. White marble steps — a trademark of Baltimore architecture — are a common element...

Winter Architecture by David Salmela

There's something comforting about those steep roofs blanketed in thick layers of snow. The Finnish-American architect, David Salmela, has winter architecture in his bones. He was born into a Finnis...

Cork Bowls by Bambu

The home design market is full of amazing design built via sustainable materials. Our favorite - cork! We love the look, feel and texture of this material and see it popping up all over from chain sto...

The Weekend Guide: Sales & Events
New York 2.20.09

THIS WEEK • Hable Construction Store Closing Sale • Nest Interiors Sale • Alessi Sale • Garnet Hill Sale COMING UP • Wallpaper: End to End • TimesTalks: Alberto Alessi &...

Marked by Friends & Family: Gift "Themes" That Won't Quit

We're guessing this happens in a lot of families: You say something once about something you either quite like or really, really dislike. Next thing you know, someone has spearheaded a campaign to bom...

Money Box at Rare Device

Our search for the perfect modern coin bank may have ended. The Money Box plays on the "nest egg" concept with this ceramic, egg shaped container, that looks a little like a face....

How To: Make a Simple Custom Lampshade
Cicada Studio

Customizing stuff from Ikea is nothing new, but it still never ceases to make us smile when we run across a new way to make something mass produced and affordable a little bit more personal. Plus thi...

La La Love You Poster

Go ahead, you can sing the next part of the song...we'll wait. We are totally digging Sparkler Power's "La La Love You" poster which takes us back to our crazier, younger days... [via Ohdeedoh]...

Hot or Not? Ray Knitted Lights by llot lov

click thumbnails for larger pics These knitted lights by llot lov — a German design studio that leans toward the experimental with concept designs — were shown at a designer's fair i...

Look! Moving Last Night's Heavy Snowfall
Montreal

Wow, we here in Montreal had a heavy snowfall last night, and it's still going strong today. Deep into the winter, I'm beginning to get a grasp of the enormous snow removal efforts after a city snow...

Luxurious Organic Bedding from EcoCentric

Whether you're looking for muted, earthy tones for your new bedding or a bright burst of sophisticated burgundy, this new line of organic sheets from EcoCentric is sure to please. And you can't go wr...

House Industries Decor: Ampersands & More

Half of this blogging duo works in graphic design so our affinity for all things typography is understandable. But we've discovered that many other folks, with no relation to the field of graphic de...

Low-Hung Artwork

We like to think that some rules were made to be broken. The general rule of thumb is to hang artwork so that the mid-point of the piece is 57 inches from the floor, as Maxwell explained here. While...

Good Questions: Store or Sell this Kidney-Shaped Bar?

click thumbnails for larger pics Hey AT! Please cue up the Henry Manicini records and help identify this great kidney-shaped bar masquerading as an ordinary coffee table, roughly 6' long and 20"...

Simple DIY: Numbered Magazine Holders and Binders

In Ligne Roset's 2009 catalog, we spotted these ultra-organized magazine holders, which would be pretty easy to recreate at home. We love the look of the white numbers on the black spines... ...

Green Entertaining: Host a Jam Party
From Re-nest: Our site that covers abundant design for green homes

Here's a green idea -- one that's especially fun when you're missing your favorite summer fruits. Host a jam party and show off your best seasonal canning. Elsewhere: Are plastic water bottle clocks ...

Good Questions: Lamp Too Teeny Bopper-ish?

Supriya (of yesterdays table question) has one more for the crowd. She writes: My husband and I were thinking of getting this lamp (the coffe/olive/navy combination on the extreme right) from PBTeen f...

Mark On Call: An IPhone App To Help Design Your Space

Normally electronically minded gizmos are the providence of Unpluggd but we had to pull this one over for those of you who may not check out Unpluggd's daily dose of all things techno-geek and techno-...

Inspiration from French Stylist Camille Soulayrol

click thumbnails for larger pics French stylist and author Camille Soulayrol creates inspirational vignettes for Marie-Claire Idées. We loved the rustic coat tree (above). Wouldn't it mak...

Survey: Did You Make the Artwork Hanging in Your Home?

One of the many joys of house tours is getting to see original artwork of creative AT readers in their own homes. Kelly made the collages and took the photographs hanging in her living room (shown at...

Look! Hidden Bookshelf Surprise

We were working with one of our redesign clients yesterday when we noticed an enchanting vignette unfolding inside of her bookshelf cabinet. You'd never know until you got up close that there was s...

Good Questions: Modern Four Poster Beds Online?

Cheryl sent us a good question: Hi there. I was wondering if you knew of any stores online that carry a four poster bed like the one you featured on your story online? I really like the simple look ...

Roundup: Extra-Deep Sheets

About a year ago we invested in a new mattress. It weighs so much that in order to turn it every six months, we need to call in a brigade of friends and feed them pizza for strength. But trust us—it...

Potting Succulents
The No Cost Way

Sitting on our front stoop today, we noticed how big our money tree (aka jade plant) has grown. When we moved into our apartment in Echo Park three years ago, we scoured the area for lovely succulent...

The Weekend Guide: Sales and Events
Chicago 02.19.09

THIS WEEK • First Ever Jayson Home & Garden Warehouse Sale • Future Perfect: Mid-Century Modern Design Drawings • Photograph & Print Sale at Leslie Hindman • Unison • Art Ag...

Good Questions: Affordable, Custom Roman Shades?

Hey all, I'm in my first house now (yay!) and getting the basics is crazy expensive. We want to do it right though. I'm trying to find an online site that does custom sized roman shades (our windows a...

How To: Turn a Grate into a Storage Space

The landing strip is one of our favorite spots to decorate. Why? Well, being a small space it usually comes together quickly, and we're all for instant gratification. Also, little decorative touches t...

10 Uses for Pillowcases

Pillowcases are a great starting point for home projects, whether your DIY skills are basic or you have none at all. The boxy shape and strong seams make them ideal for a wide range of jobs, from cl...

Country House Porn: Tom Kundig's Amazing Escapes
Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects

Over the weekend I found myself daydreaming about wide open spaces and the ultimate country house. I guess being cooped up in the city in February will do that to you. What got me going was a...

Color Balance
5 Ways to Live Brightly with Bold, Deep Color

click thumbnails for larger pics As rich peacock colors and spice-tone hues continue to gain ground, one thing is for certain: AT readers have strong opinions about how to best incorporate these...

Scavenger: 3 Copper Pendants for $100 each
San Francisco

The seller says that these are the copper pendants from DWR and that there are 3 available for $100 each, obo. Jump below for links to this and more good finds: Apartment Therapy Furniture Classified...

Blogging...Studio Visit with Mel Kadel & Travis Millard
from Fecal Face

Two of our favorite LA-based artists recently gave a tour of their shared art studio/home located in the hills of Echo Park over at popular art site, Fecal Face. Talk about history--these cabins were ...

Grove Nightstand from Room & Board
Thursday Giveaway

GA_googleFillSlot("at_roomboard_grovegiveaway09_1x1"); Item: Grove Nightstand Store: Room & Board Total Value: $1,149 Description: The Grove Nightstand is a terrific new addition to ...

Bookcases and Shelving Units from Target

Last fall, we purchased a Thomas O'Brien bookshelf at Target. While our (and other's) reviews are mixed, we loved the design, price, and ease of putting it together. There are plenty of other shelving...

How To: Make Hub Caps Hip
Erin's February Jumpstart Project 2009

To Jumpstart Page Info and All Entries Title: Hip Hub Caps Name: Erin Time: About 2 hours (includes time to let paint dry) Cost: $10 Inspired one day when biking home and almost running over...

Good Questions: Identifying Art in Designer Bedroom?

ATDC reader Mradula needs help identifying an artist: "Hi ATDC! I loved the 2 big pieces of art flanking the window in this Michael Smith bedroom. Does anyone know who the artist is? Thanks!" (No...

Scavenger: Chinoiserie White Lacquer Coffee Table for $350
New York

Check out this Chinoiserie White Lacquer Coffee Table by Henredon. This is old school Hollywood glam. See it in our Classifieds! More items and pics below the jump!...

What’s the worst thing you’ve spilled?
Melbourne

Despite best efforts to keep your home clean and tidy, accidents happen. We had a semi-spectacular spill last night, after misjudging the hand’s multiple-container-holding capacity the above jar ju...

Scavenger: Petrie Sofa for $950
Chicago

In the West Loop a Crate and Barrel Petrie Sofa in "great condition" for $950. Jump below for links to this and more good finds: Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in ...

Hot or Not? Floating Chest of Drawers by Chris Murphy

click thumbnails for larger pics This round dresser from designer Chris Murphy shares some traits with the recently posted Pelican Table by Marc Venot — both pieces rely on a vertical axis...

Open Thread 150
Chicago

February is DIY Month Send Us Your Contest Entry Right Here Check out Yesterdays Most Popular AT:Chicago Post: 10 Best Easy Chairs by Swedese ...

Mood Fabrics
Updated Post

Fantastic fabrics. Mood Fabrics sells both fashion and home decor fabrics. Their Garment District shop is packed full of lovely fabrics that both amateur and professional designers turn to for incre...

Lovely Kitchen Tools and Tableware from Merchant No. 4

The beautiful canisters in our most recent Jumpstart entry reminded us to tell you about their source: Merchant No. 4. Merchant No. 4 carries a small and lovely collection of simple, natural tableware...

House Tour: Meredith's Pottery Palette
New York

Name: Meredith Location: Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Size: 600 sqft. 1 bdrm co-op Years lived in: 8.5 >> Enter Meredith's Gallery! Meredith, of BlondeInBrooklyn House Call fame claims that almost every...

Look! New February Jumpstart Projects
Submit Your Own...

The month is 1/2 way over! Get inspired. Start a project. Share your wisdom. All info for Do it Now! our Small Project Contest • How To: Upholster a Sofa - Apartment Therapy &...

Color Inspiration: A Muted Palette from Retrouvius

When we spotted these interiors on the aptly named Desire to Inspire, we were so taken with their lovely muted color palette. The colors are soft but still distinctive, the furnishings faded without s...

10 Best Easy Chairs by Swedese

Click on the Thumbnails to View all 10 Chairs Yesterday we took a look at some favorites from the mass market side of Swedish furniture, Ikea. Today, we move on to some great looking higher end s...

The Man Room

...Or cave, den, lair, if you will. There are plenty of terms for them. A phenomenon we thought was relegated to the suburbs of our youth, it turns out "man rooms" are pocketed throughout the city, as...

Problem Solver: Recycling Magnets

We have yet to label our recycling containers. Even though it's easy for us to remember which bin is paper and which is plastic, we always have a problem when company comes over. Trash is inevitably t...

Cheri & David's Creative Loft
The Selby

We are always looking for inspirational interiors, especially the ones that seem lived-in, not staged, and showcase an array of loved and hand-picked objects. We definitely collect too much stuff, so ...

11 Tips For Organizing Project Ideas

With the billions of ideas floating around the internet, on this blog, in magazines and then the things that we notice in everyday life, keeping track of even half of it might seem impossible. Then w...

Look! Discarded Old Conveyor Belt

While taking the trash out this morning, we found a wonderful... um... "thing" behind our building (and yes we always take our camera with us). It's part of a conveyor belt used to move grain and su...

How To: Hang Artwork Easily & Precisely
Rainer's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Hang Artwork Easily & Precisely Name: Rainer Time: 30 minutes Cost: $20-50 depending on tools on hand A great idea for getting artwork...

Look! Paperclip Pendant Lamp

There's DIY and then there's this — a pendant lamp made almost entirely of paper clips. Designed by Gary Ponzo for Metropolitain Home's 'Californication' showcase house, it's quite the showstopper...

High and Low: Entryway Storage Systems

Manufactured by Skagerak Denmark, this two-part system provides storage and a place to sit down and tie your shoes. The teak Cutter Stool and Box were originally intended for the garden, until the d...

Look!: Inspiring and Organized Corner Offices

We have our own corner office at home and we absolutely love it. The trick to making a corner office work (when you have limited space) is to go vertical. Our desk at home takes up a mere six square...

5 Military Surplus Home Decor Finds

Click on the Thumbnails to View All PhotosSome people shop for home decor in typical places... but not around this household. Although we didn't set out to shop for such things at the local Mil...

Using Kitchen Items Throughout the Home

Cookie jars, utensil holders, salt cellars - they're not solely for the kitchen anymore. You can repurpose kitchen supplies to work for you outside of their standard tasks, too....

Future Shelving: A Great Way To Charge Your Gadgets

Shelving hasn't changed much in the last 50 years. There's nothing more boring than picking up a pair of shelves from Ikea and putting them in your pad. Most of the time, you have to mix and match and...

Look! Plasti Dip Put to Use

Remember Plasti Dip? We first heard about it when Aaron blogged it here several years ago. But we had never seen anyone actually use it. When we recently admired a cheery tomato-red hook in our f...

Friendly Monsters, Printers Blocks & Number Mugs
Slinks for 02.18.09

Seen on the web today: Some friendly monsters in old photos, replica wooden printers blocks, a great poster site and number mugs...jump below for all the links:...

Round-up: Honeycomb Decor & Bee-Inspired Design

Bee culture is not new to the South — it was around long before the Secret Life of Bees and Ulee's Gold. Lately, the hobby has been taken up by some who believe that harvesting their own honey...

Color in the MEEB

When I think of color and light at home, I think of AmelieI've recently been studying for an exam that covers the "MEEB", or Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings. The several-thousand-pa...

How To: Make A Wood Block Mantle

The simplicity of this pretty yet rustic mantle facade definitely will create a textured focal point in your home. Check out how to create this affordable and fabulous mantle after the jump......

DIY Dining Chair Redo

When our almost-four-year-old peeked over our shoulder and spotted this photo while we were browsing Cookie's Nesting blog, he immediately proclaimed that we needed them because "our chairs aren't c...

Fairytale Cottage in France
The New York Times 2.18.09

This leaning French home featured in The New York Times dates to the 12th-century — and it gives us the willies! Looking like a witch's chateau, the house is in Louviers, France (about 60 miles ...

Top 5 Resources for Framing and Matting Supplies
Chicago and Beyond

We're sure everyone will have their own "best of" list on this topic, but having spent the weekend digging out old photos and prints for framing, we are on a roll. While a professionally framed piece ...

Treehouse Escapes Bring Owners Closer to Nature

Most kids dream of a having a tree house, and even some adults. But the popularity of treehouses is booming with companies across the country building custom tree house escapes for those wanting to sp...

How To: Sew Your Own Bedding
Nicole Marie's February Jumpstart Project 2009

To Jumpstart Page Info and All Entries Title: Brand New Bedding! Name: Nicole Marie Time: A weekend Cost: $200 Nicole Marie's instructions for making your own bedding are very detailed and de...

Stenciled Storage Bins
Country Home

Judging from the pictures alone, we at first thought this was a project to make use of wallpaper scraps. But even better, this can be done with created, copied or downloadable stencils....

Roundup: Toolboxes for your Tools

For most projects around the house we need at least a couple of basic tools to get the job done. In our last place we had a lot of drawers in the kitchen so we could dedicate one to tools/picture han...

Good Questions: Ideas to Save this Fireplace?

Hi! I'm remodeling this apartment, the trickiest room being the living room. This decorative fireplace looks pretty sad I think and so I'm looking for ideas to make it a more pleasant sight. The liv...

How To: Make An (Almost) No-Sew Draft Dodger

Save heat! Save money! It seems every home has at least one drafty door or window and making a draft dodger (aka draft guard, draft blocker, draft buster, draft stopper, etc.) can be quite simple. W...

Lack Shelf + Wallpaper = Disappearing Shelf

Wrap IKEA's Lack shelf with your favorite wallpaper to make an inconspicuous shelf that blends in with your walls. Click through to see what happens when you combine the popular floating shelf with ...

How To: Create a Contemporary Color Accent
David & Christina's February Jumpstart Project 2009

To Jumpstart Page Info and All Entries Title: Contemporary Accent to Mid-Century Modern Name: David & Christina Time: 4 hours Cost: $65 David & Christina prove that those funky bulkh...

Angela Adams Climbs the Wall: Eco-Friendly Wallpapers

Oh, Angela, how we adore your abstract nature patterns, your soft and subtle colorways, and — wait, what? Now you're making sustainable wallpaper? It's currently offered to the trade only but ...

Local Decor Inspiration: The Greens Hotel Sacramento

Click on the Thumbnails to View all PhotosLooking for an inexpensive option for a single-night stay in Sacramento, we recently stumbled upon this fantastic 26-room gem of a hotel. Slightly off th...

River-front Cottage & Bungalow in Uruguay
The New York Times 2.18.09

This week's international real estate listing from The New York Times is a two bedroom and two bath home — with an additional two bedroom bungalow on the property — in Uruguay. The cottage...

Bedroom Fireplaces

Bedroom fireplaces are an uncommon luxury in homes built after the invention of electric heat. Although they're a romantic addition to almost any room, they can also limit your options for furniture...

Scavenger: Antique Barrister Bookcase for $50

Antique wood barrister bookcases are a dream item for many DC lawyers (and there are MANY DC lawyers!) and non-lawyers. This week our dream bookcase is for sale in Alexandria, Virginia for $50! Glass...

Good Questions: Stainless Steel for a Dining Table?

Supriya has a good question: Our dining area faces the living room, and we were planning to get the stainless steel UTBY bar table from Ikea. We've ordered some bar chairs with chrome legs from overst...

Danish Ceramics: Romantic Florals by Jette Arendal Winther

We have fallen in love with these ceramics by Danish artist, Jette Arendal Winther. We love the simple lines of the cups paired with exquisitely detailed paintings. Just breathtaking. Her studio is ...

How To: Match a Paint Color to an Object You Love

This month's issue of House Beautiful has an interesting article about the process and equipment used by paint and hardware stores to match colors. When you bring an inspiring colored object to the...

Good Questions: How Do I Update This Dresser?
Los Angeles

Angela writes in: Remember this green dresser from IKEA? It was the coolest when I first got it but now as the years have passed it has become too unsightly for my current digs. I tried to paint it a ...

Reader Tip: Shamwow as Swiffer Pad Replacement

Yesterday we published a post about whether the Shamwow really works and in the comments, along with some reader product reviews (both positive and negative), a great idea was posted by Breanne......

How To: Make Coasters from Cocktail Napkins
From DIY Maven on Curbly

Dirty secret: We find it hard to resist buying cocktail napkins. Dirtier secret: We buy new ones to match the décor every time we entertain. What this amounts to is a drawer full of mismatched napkin...

Getting Rid of Pocket Gophers

Yesterday, we briefly mentioned that we had a mole problem in our front yard (but an AT reader said we're probably dealing with pocket gophers). After a little research and a quick pic taken of the s...

Good Questions: Should We Use Our LR as a DR?

Angela is looking for some ideas about setting up her new condo: Should we use our living room as a dining room? We have a small second bedroom that is currently used as an office (it's just two of ...

Good Questions: Similar Blue Bedspread?

Hi AT, I found this photograph taken by Martin Morrell and absolutely love this bedspread. The blue is exactly what I need! Are there any suggestions on where I can find one that is similar and not ...

Before and After: Chair Reupholstered with Ikea Fabric

beforeDenver based designer Angela Schwab shared this freshly reupholstered chair on her blog recently, and we just had to pass it on to you......

10 Best Architecture Songs
Flavorpill

Flavorpill published a fun list yesterday: the 10 best songs about architecture, ranging from Jonathan Richman's Government Center to Hank Williams' Mansion on the Hill. Many of Flavorpill's picks r...

Eepybird: The Extreme Sticky Note Experiments

For our DIY Small Projects Month what could be better than an absolutely over the top DIY project involving sticky notes? I am therefore passing a long this uplifting item, a video by Stephen and Fr...

Green Style from Down to Earth Design

It's hard to walk out your front door without being pitched the newest "green" product, but it's not always as easy in DC to find companies devoted to beautiful design AND completely eco-friendly pr...

Scavenger: B&B Italia Maxalto Simplice Sofa for $1950.
San Francisco

A B&B Italia Maxalto Simplice Sofa originally purchased at Limn is available for $1950. Jump below for links to this and more good finds: Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your bu...

Inspiration: Not-So-Moody Blues

Following on the heels of Beth's inspirational roundup of pops of pink, we've compiled our favorite photos of rooms that use bright shades of blue with great effect. Cue up a Blues Brothers album, an...

Good Quotes: "...nothing is higher than an architect."
Los Angeles

"Well, isn’t an architect just an art school drop-out with a tilty desk, and a big ruler?"...

Tree-Free Paper Office Accessories

These tree-free paper waste bins are made from 100% recycled cotton remnants "pressed to resemble leather." Great for a home office that needs some color and useful, sensible recycled products (not mo...

Hot or Not? Pleats-Pleats Sofa by Imaginary Office

click thumbnails for larger pics This unique yellow sofa, named Pleats-Pleats by designer Daniel Hedner of Imaginary Office is made from 19 strips of upholstered polyurethane foam, woven around ...

Electronics Recycling at All Best Buy Stores Nationwide

After posting about free television recycling in DC last week, we were delighted to get an email from Best Buy announcing the expansion of its free electronics recycling program to all Best Buy stor...

Question Answered! Sydney's New Dining Room Pendant

Remember Sydney's Good Question from December regarding her search for a new dining room pendant? Well, she finally found one that solved the "ice cream parlor / interrogation room" problem (above) ...

Inspiration: Jamie Ward Furniture
Austin

We posted last week about the inspiring recycling that the owners of the Austin upholstery business Spruce are doing to old furniture with good bones. While we love their innovative work, we also rec...

Hot or Not? Control-a-Cat Remote

What do the cat lovers out there say? Too good to be true? Here's the instructions: 1. Point remote at subject 2. Push any button on remote 3. Hope for the best......

Scavenger: Lime Green Eames Fiberglass Armchair for $75
New York

Maybe it's because Spring is just around the corner (well, we like to imagine it is anyway), but we totally love the color of this Super Mod Lime Green Eames Fiberglass Armchair for sale in ou...

Scavenger: Crate & Barrel Madison Small Buffet for $325
Chicago

In Roscoe Village, a Crate and Barrel Madison Small Buffet for $325. Jump below for links to this and more good finds: Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shoppi...

Hive: Modern Design for the Home
Updated Post

Based out of Portland, Hive continues to be a top online pick for design enthusiasts of all kinds, with a carefully edited collection that includes Bauhaus design from Breuer and Gropius, Scandina...

Five Small Kitchens from This Old House

This Old House is not usually the first resource we turn to for small-space tips and ideas. But this may be a mistake; many of the older homes they feature have small kitchens, and there are some trea...

Look! New February Jumpstart Projects
Submit Your Own...

The month is 1/2 way over! Get inspired. Start a project. Share your wisdom. Do it Now! • Laura's How To Chalkboard Wall - Ohdeedoh • Erin's Dresser for Baby to Be - Ohde...

House Tour: Anne, Alex, and Augie's Appealing Abode
San Francisco

Name: Anne, Alex, and Augie Location: Inner Mission, San Francisco Size: About 1500 square feet Years lived in: Almost 3 years, owned >>Enter Slideshow The thing that really strikes you upon meeti...

Look! Living Inside A Converted Tobacco Warehouse
Durham, North Carolina

Durham, North Carolina is home to many old tobacco warehouses no longer in use. Some warehouses have been converted into homes and we were lucky to get a look inside of one. The newly converted condo ...

Dreaming of Garden Parties: New Products from India Rose

A patch of relentless stormy weather in our neck of the woods has us longing for garden parties in dappled glens like this one… and we are so excited by these new lanterns from India Rose! As pretty...

Look! Yuken Teruya's Toilet Roll Art

click for more picsOur favourite work of artist Yuken Teruya's Everyday Objects collection are his Corner Forest pieces, carefully cut papercraft artwork made from toilet paper rolls, delicately ...

Best of the Stockholm Collection at Ikea

Click on the Thumbnails to view All 10 PiecesThe Stockholm Collection are the pieces from Ikea that are meant to evoke a classic Scandinavian style...simple, well thought-out shapes, calm colors ...

Look!: Magazine Clippings from Mood Board to Art

There are a lot of things to love about the home office featured in Jeanine's Smooth and Soulful house tour, but we like the simple idea shown here in particular......

Simple Bedroom Vanity

This is one of the simplest ideas we've seen in a while: a bedroom vanity made from a wooden table, antique mirror, and mismatched chair. Although the components are plain, the proportions and detai...

Before and After: Barb's Desk on Design*Sponge

We have featured Barb's creations from Knack Studios on AT before and this is a perfect time to highlight another piece that she has refurbished. Her amazing furniture remodeling work fits perfectly w...

Look! Orla Kiely for Target Trays

I spent a good part of monday afternoon hunting for the Orla Kiely for Target stuff. I've been a fan for a while but couldn't swallow the price tag on most of her designer stuff. I hit up one Target...

New! NeXtime Clocks At Target

Click on the Thumbnails to View all 10 Clocks We are self-confessed clock lovers. For some people it's cookie jars or lamps, for us... it's clocks. We were excited to see this Nextime Clock whe...

Baja Plate Set by Christopher Jagmin

Desert flora rendered in black and white make these plates worthy of wall display, in addition to proud service on the table. It's one way to have succulents represented in our home, which is way to...

Good Questions: Where to Find Mounted Fish?
Los Angeles

Dear Apartment Therapy, I have been searching forever for a tuna like the one in the picture from Kelly's Craftsman Comfort house tour. Where should I look to find one similar and are they all usually...

Small Space Solution: Skylights

Lately we've been spotting skylights everywhere: in attic apartments, barn conversions, kitchen renovations, and AT house tours (like Kathleen and Alex's condo shown above). They're an effective way...

Roundup: Our Favorite Housewarming Gifts

We've been invited to a few housewarming parties this month and have been scrambling at the last minute to come up with a unique (and affordable) gift to bring. We decided to dig into AT's own archiv...

Look! Midwest Dome Home

While stopping for a refreshing beverage this weekend in Mission, Kansas (we do love our Midwest convenience stores), we caught a glimpse of this super fun home with a dome. We're dying to see the i...

Local Style Inspiration: Gitane

Click on the Thumbnails to View All the PhotosClaude Lane is one of our favorite spots in town. Gitane, a bar and restaurant, has taken up residence on the alley and has an inspired decor style -...

DWR: Alive & Well, Thank You!

Today we received a phone call from the folks over at DWR, telling us that Ray Brunner, their CEO, had just published a post on their blog, which was due in part to a post on ours last week, DWR Up Fo...

Color Inspiration: Robin's Egg Blue

We've been obsessed with Robin's Egg Blue ever since we saw this cheerfully painted dresser (below right) in our friend Clara's bedroom. Robin's Egg Blue is one of those colors, that as an accent g...

How To: Upholster a Sofa
Nothin Like a Dame's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Upholstering a Sofa Name: Nothin Like a Dame Time: 22 Hours Cost: $158 A nicely done striped upholstery for a classic sofa. Click above...

Twin Headboards Makeover
Country Living

This pair of matching headboards was picked up at a garage sale for only $5 each. With some refinishing and addition of upholstered panels, Country Living editors used the headboards on either end o...

Highlight What You Don't Have In Your Home

We certainly are among the "sad to see you go" Domino magazine readers and enjoyed the last issue. One of our favorite pieces highlighted the idea of "celebrating what you don't have". Since homes and...

Cat Cloud Cat Shelf

click thumbnails for larger pics Though many readers will prefer the DIY version of these Cat Stairs, we felt this Cat Cloud Shelf was a nice alternative to those who don't want to DIY... ...

Family Artwork

Design Sponge has a sneak peek into designer Bjorg Juto's home, and right away we noticed this giant family photo in the kitchen. Bjorg explains: "We needed something for this wall in the living roo...

The ReBuilding Exchange

Having just celebrated its grand opening on Friday, February 13th, The Rebuilding Exchange has been collecting donations for a while now...and it's finally open to the public! The concept and ongoing ...

River Mirrors by Caryn Moberly

We were really inspired by the raw slab window bench in Jasmine's whole-home makeover. While these mirrors would be a wildly ambitious DIY project, they're quite unique, and perhaps not impossible t...

Look! Reformed Craft Room

For a lot of us the idea of having a room solely dedicated to working on projects is a total luxury (for some of us, ahem, it would be nice to just have more than one room in our apartment). So when ...

Chalkboard Calendar

We stumbled upon this great looking chalkboard calendar by Pinch Design. This is an idea that could work well with families with lots going on - playdates, piano lessons, dentist appointments, book c...

Good Questions: Ceiling Fan with Lampshade?

Hi, My husband wants to put a ceiling fan in our living room and I found this image online but cannot seem to find the fan in any retail source. Thought you might know where I could find it. Thanks,...

Winder Stairs: Traditional and Modern

Winder stairs are those that have wedge-shaped steps turning a corner where you'd normally see a landing. They are squeezed in when space is tight and they're normally spotted in small, cottage home...

How to: DIY Silhouettes
ReadyMade

We've blogged a lot about silhouette art in many manifestations here at Apartment Therapy (pet silhouettes made of wood, Etsy artists selling intricate silhouettes, photojojo's fabric silhouettes, pap...

Before & After: Rhode Island Renovation
Providence, Rhode Island

Foyer, Before Relocating from Brooklyn, NY to Providence, RI is a big life change but tack on a home renovation and a little baby and you’ve got yourself a pretty busy life. That’s exactly what ...

Look! Claska Hotel's Place for Everything Rooms

click for more pics Flickr user Liao Yusheng calls the Toyko hotel, Claska, his favourite place to stay in all the world (and from his Flickr set, it's obvious he's stayed at some nice places thr...

FSBO: Upper West Side 2 Bedroom
123 West 93rd Street, 1F

click thumbnails for larger pics (FSBO stands for For Sale By Owner. Owners are welcome to submit to: newyork (at) apartmenttherapy (dot) com and put "FSBO" in the subject line.) Location: Uppe...

Inspiration: Hotel Sigtuna's Spare Simplicity

Sometimes the best way to decorate is to work within strict limits, especially if you're starting with a gorgeous space that doesn't need a lot of bells and whistles. The Hotel Sigtuna in Sweden is ...

Look! Sexy Rice Cooker Design
From Unplggd: Our site that untangles your wires

Sexy and rice cooker in the same sentence. Now that's a combination that you don't see often. For those of you that do have a rice cooker as a permanent fixture in your kitchen, check out more picture...

The Harajuku Bedding and Decor Line by Bliss Living

Are you counting down to Cherry Blossom season like we are? If so, you may like the new cherry blossom bedding designed by Maryland-based Bliss Living. The Harajuku Duvet Set is inspired by Tokyo yo...

Good Questions: Shelving System or Desk and Chest?

Alexandre sent us an email: For a while now I've been thinking about getting rid of the last pieces of Ikea furniture in my apartment and also about adding more storage in my bedroom for when my girlf...

What Does Your Front Door's Color Say About You?

We have a boring brown front door. As part of our DIY project for this month, we've been considering painting it. Our first thought was to paint it a bright yellow and we recently took a quiz on blo...

The Photographic Dictionary
defining words through images

Craftzine clued us onto the Photographic Dictionary, which is a fantastic source of inspiration. The image above (by Trevor Tirano) is for the definition of yellow. The Photographic Dictionary isn't...

Can't Find Empty Boxes? Buy Used Ones

We can hear the groaning already...BUY USED boxes??!! When you're in the market for empty boxes for moving, storing or sorting stuff, obviously the first places to check include friends, local merc...

Good Questions: Should We Paint Our Dark Beams?
Los Angeles

Laura writes in: My husband and I just bought a 1928 Spanish-style house in Silver Lake. Most of our furniture is MidCentury (the furniture in the photo is the sellers'), and I'd like to find a way t...

Amsterdam Interiors, Adler's Brasila & You & I Both Print
Slinks for 02.17.09

Seen on the web today: Interiors from Amsterdam, Jonathan Adler's Brasila line, a simple DIY valance how-to and a new print ...jump below for all the links:...

Virgin America: Flying for the Design-Savvy Traveler

Another revolution is coming to Boston. When was the last time you had a terrific flight? I mean, truly great? If you're anything like us, that falls into the category of, well, almo...

Beth's Do It Now Project : Retro Green Side Table #1

The stars aligned this past Saturday (or rather the rain stopped) long enough for us to get started on our Do It Now Project. Because we haven't had the opportunity to work on our project until now, ...

Good Questions: Landlord-Safe Improvements?

Ginger sent in an email: I just moved into a (rented) 1870's farmhouse. It's full of cool little details, but there's one thing - the kitchen is hideous! I feel like it could be helped with a few s...

Good Questions: Furnishing an Outdoor Roof Deck?

I'm in the fortunate position of having a 600sq ft deck attached to a low cost ( for NYC ) roof apartment in TriBeCa. I'd like to get some great furniture and plants without spending a fortune &mdas...

Lotta Jansdotter's San Francisco Apartment
Sunset Magazine

Lotta Jansdotter maximizes every inch of her 725 square foot SF apartment by making the space work for her needs - meaning a living area that doubles as a guest room, a bedroom in a storage closet, an...

Budget Decorating Ideas from Southern Living

Poking around Southern Living's site, we found a lot of low-cost ideas with a traditional twist. There are plenty of DIYable projects such as furniture makeovers and plate displays, but our favorite...

Look! Yvon Chouinard, Tom Brokaw & 1% for the Planet

Last Thursday night I attended 1% for the Planet's east coast bash for surpassing their one thousandth member and took the pics you see here (AT has been a member since 2007). It was a really nice a...

Scripted Furnishings

The written word may barely be hanging onto paper during the days when email and texting has all but obliterated handwritten communication, but it's alive and well in today's furnishings. As graphic...

Scavenger: Set of 2 Barcelona Chairs & 2 Stools for $5500
San Francisco

A set of two leather Barcelona chairs and two matching stools from Design Within Reach are available for $5500. Jump below for links to this and more good finds: Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifie...

Tile Grout Coating: Getting Grout Back to White

Photo of Merideth's bathroom floor during Tile Grout Coating application.When we first toured our current home, the one thing we loved about the bathroom was the penny-tiled floor. The previous owners...

ColorTherapy: Color Me Memphis

To All ColorTherapy Posts I promised last week to shock you out of your winter blues with a few volts of bright color. For a quick fix of color inspiration, let’s take a little run through Chelsea...

A Patterned DIY Live/Work Space
ReadyMade Issue No. 36

Last month, we asked your thoughts on plaids plus stripes at home (as inspired by a fashion choice featured on The Sartorialist). A couple currently featured in ReadyMade have gone with the look for t...

How To: Transform a Wall with Paint
Lindsay's February Jumpstart Project 2009

To Jumpstart Page Info and All Entries Title: Spare Bedroom Transformation Name: Lindsay Time: 8 hours Cost: $73 Lindsay offers some helpful tips — and some pitfalls to avoid — i...

Good Questions: Identifying MCM Coffee Table?

ATDC reader KS needs help identifying this new garage sale find: Hi ATDC, I just got this nice round coffee table (38" diameter 14" height) from a garage sale. I wonder if any of you know who made...

Inspiration: Juxtaposed Religion
A Curated Shelf by Mike and Maaike

5,084,000,000 people, 5,360 pages, 3,700 years, 243 countries, 7 books, 1 shelf. Last week we wrote about a very flexible shelving design called the Parenthetical Shelves. This shelf, designed by M...

Inspiration: The White House, Daylesford
Melbourne

Daylesford, just an hour and a half away from Melbourne, is our favorite place for a weekend away with the girls. Great shopping, an amazing day spa and deliciously fresh food are what stands out for ...

Product Test: Does the Shamwow Really Work?

The commercial makes us laugh - the usual m.o. at our house is to fast forward through any and all commercials (we pretty much tivo everything so we don't watch much in "real time"). Even though, some...

Scavenger: McCobb for Calvin Credenza for $900
New York

This McCobb for Calvin Credenza and Display piece is a terrific piece at a fraction of the price you'd find for something similar on 1stdibs. Featuring an unusual configuration, it's finished ...

Scavenger: Crate & Barrel Tate Platform Bed for $1200 obo
Chicago

In Des Plaines, a two month old, king size Crate and Barrel Tate Platform Bed is available for $1200 OBO. Jump below for links to this and more good finds: Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are...

Hot or Not? Favorite Jeans Underfoot
Denim Inspired Carpet Tiles from FLOR

click thumbnails for larger pics Dark denim goes with everything — the new Favorite Jeans family of FLOR tiles promises to bring the ease of throwing on your favorite pair of jeans to home...

Scavenger: CB2 Paolo Duvet Cover and Shams for $60
Boston

If you're looking for a crisp jolt of color to add to your bedroom, this could be it. A seller in Belmont has a full-sized "paolo" duvet cover and a set of vibrantly striped shams from CB2 for only...

Michael Aram
Updated Post

There are a few pioneers of the modern-organic trend, and sculptor-turned tabletop craftsman Michael Aram is one of them. His flagship store in Manhattan, where the walls are made of cast aluminum ...

Silly, Amazing, & Strange: Design Concepts for The Kitchen

We like good ideas for everyday cooking and recipes that anyone can make. But we also like to keep an eye on the fanciful and the creative! Here's a gallery of some interesting design concepts for the...

Best of Los Angeles: DIY Projects & Inspiration

Click to view these Best of Los Angeles DIY ProjectsHow To: Make Can Planters How to: Make a Toilet Roll Extension Cord Holder How To: Cover the Kitchen Cabinets In Fabric How To:Make Your Own Star...

Best of Before & After: Successful Projects
From AT:San Francisco

Click on the Thumbnails to View all 10 ProjectsThis month on AT, we're all tackling projects for our homes. Whether big or small, we know that nothing you do for your home is ever wasted, so we'r...

Best DIY Ideas to Steal
From the AT:Chicago House Tours

Click on the Thumbnails to View all 8 ProjectsMany of the homes featured in our housetours have included clever decorative DIY projects - ingenious solutions from the simple to sublime. We pulled...

Best of DC: DIY Projects & Inspiration

Click to view these Best of DC DIY Projects • How To: Transform a Fireplace Mantel into a Headboard • How to: Make a Bubble Chandelier • How To: Give Character to a Drab Door • ...

Best of Boston: DIY Projects & Inspiration

Click to view these Best of Boston DIY Projects • DIY Room Divider • How To: Paint Kitchen Cabinets • DIY Glowing Headboard: Cheap, Quick & Easy • How To: Hang Art in a Group Tha...

Happy Presidents Day!
Favorite New York DIY Posts

We're taking the day off today - sort of. We're all doing a favorite roundup of DIY posts today to celebrate our February Jumpstart Project and keep your blood pumping during this chilly, dark Febr...

Dramatic Headboards, Designer's Loft & Color Forecast
Chicago

Click to view these Chicago Hot Posts in bold below10 Dramatic Headboards How-To: French Tuft a Cane Chair...From the Flea Market A Designer's Loft in Minneapolis Forecast 2009: Colors for Your Home ...

Hot Posts: Southern Style & Crazy Color — 2.15.09
Washington, DC

Click to view these Washington DC Hot Posts in bold below • What is "Southern Style"? • Look! Living Inside A Converted Tobacco Warehouse • Inspiration: Stacking and Displaying Books...

Hot Posts: 02.15.2009
Los Angeles

We're enjoying the respite from the rainstorms this Valentine's evening as we ready our Sunday hot posts for you to all enjoy tomorrow morning. Our most frequented posts of the last seven days include...

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