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click for more picsFor our final installment of our three part Trending interviews we leave you with another talented LA artist, ceramicist Moye Thompson. Moye is a Santa Monica based ceramicist ...
Out of all my sixteen cousins, I was lucky enough to end up with my grandma’s Art Deco cedar chest. Someone gave it to her as an engagement gift in 1942. My mother says if she ever wanted a moment a...
When friends ask us for advice about easy to keep plants, besides succulents, we often mention epiphytes, aka air plants. The Tillandsia, a member of the Bromeliad family, are readily available at loc...
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Name: David and James
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As arguably the workhouse of the house, the kitchen can often be a study of function over form. To show that you shouldn't have to choose between beauty and usability, we're highlighting some of our f...
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It's been a while since we posted a new color combo, but the warm weather here in Chicago has inspired us to pull together some bright photos featuring ora...
We all have different associations when we think of doilies. For most of us, a grandma's house comes to mind. Recently they have been making a comeback in more modern forms. A Few weeks ago, Danielle ...
In a small space like a bathroom it's important to use the space wisely--being smart about storage, how much you try to store and even how much space the amenities are taking up. A new series of sink...
click thumbnails for larger pics Tucked away in a well established neighborhood of Kansas City, there's a new kid on the block. There's a shipping container home in progress and to say our jaws...
Enameled steel kitchen storage canisters — for flour, sugar, tea, coffee, etc. — are tons of fun to thrift, but these make a good argument for a newer style. The small, airtight jars have inte...
We noticed this question over in our recent Open Threads post from one our readers, romeoandjewels:
[Does] anyone know the cheapest source for Benjamin Moore paints in Los Angeles? I'm painting an en...
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We came across Etsy shop Haus Proud last night and really loved the vintage accessories in mustard yellows, wood tones, and golds. There's something very soulful...
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We were having girls night at our friend Alexis' house last week when we spotted her DIY version of a spice rack. Her kitchen occupies quite a small space, not to mention her husband is a chef (meani...
The Midwest has lots of great finds this week, complete with a Vintage 5 foot tall Pilsbury Dough Boy (because every home isn't complete without one!), a collection of retro lamps in St. Louis that a...
beforeBecause it's Kitchen and Bath Month at AT, and because we adore all of ABChao's awesome projects (and her amazing house tour), we had to share her beautiful new kitchen with all of you. True tru...
Our recent post about DIY cardboard furniture creations ended up being one of our most popular recent posts here on AT Los Angeles, possibly a sign of the times revealing people's interest in low cost...
click thumbnails for larger picsA mixed bag to be sure, including everything from the wall letters above to an outdoor sofa to great basic lampshades to a small disco ball! The differences are o...
What a way to open up a small kitchen. We stumbled on this mirrored backsplash in this beautiful white kitchen and just had to share it with you. What better way to give more perceived space to a cr...
While we keep almost all of our bathroom products behind the hidden doors of our bathroom cabinet, we do love the look of glass apothecary jars holding cotton balls, soap, pretty bathroom products. Ch...
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The design of From A Lost City was inspired by favelas — Brazilian shanty towns. By embracing different and irregular materials, designer Christian Vivanco...
Ohdeedoh introduced us to Shana Logic online indie store last fall. The hand towel selection spans the sassy, funny, dark, and daring -- many of which might not work in your bathroom, but others that ...
The owners of the FSBO in Clinton Hill sent us word that they've dropped their price and are hosting an Open House this Sunday, 3/8. They've also sent us some additional pictures...
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While Ikea is our go-to source for dishtowels, we wont turn our noses up a something a bit nicer. French linens are our dream kitchen towels, but we've never found a cheap source for the vintage one...
Maison NW is where architect Nathalie Wolberg lives and works. It also happens to be where she experiments with new ideas about her environment and how we live. Tailoring the space to allow the body...
Lots of you liked Laura's Chalk Board Wall so we thought you'd like to see the idea on an even larger scale - an entire chalkboard room. Whose room is this? It's in the Brooklyn home of children's b...
I love, love, love this table. Does anyone know where it’s from? Where I can get something similar? Thanks in advance! Kelly
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At home, we painted the trim a different color from the walls. But since then, we've really fallen for the crisp, more modern look of trim and walls in all one color. We can't help but think that un...
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As renters we can only dream of the day when we have a bathroom we truly love, one designed for our specific wants and needs. For Katin & Brandon — the ...
Living in a small space, we are open to any and all ideas that help us keep organized and maximize the minimal space we have. While we've seen many a belt-hanging system that relies on hanging from t...
Jenny Ryan, our special crafting correspondent and author of Sew Darn Cute: 30 Sweet & Simple Projects to Sew & Embellish is back with a stylish and simple DIY project perfect for a weekend project. A...
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We shared some of their modern bathroom designs earlier in the week — and here are our favorite kitchens from the 1100 Architect Portfolio of New York area...
We've had a hard time finding raised bowls for our dog that aren't 1) ugly, 2) overpriced, or 3) impractical. The one we have now is functional and cleans up pretty easily, but it's not too attracti...
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The Obama First Daughters, Sasha and Malia, have a new swing set on the White House lawn! The wooden swing set is made by Rainbow Play Systems and is made in th...
"Today, if there's frugality, I'm ready. I'll do corrugated again. It's fun to work that way, and it's easy. Why spend all the money for fancy details and stuff? You don't need it. You can get the pas...
Deepa sent us a good question: Victoria over at sfgirlbybay had a post featuring Bay Area designer Patrick Printy. In it was a picture of this bedroom. I would love to know the source of the bedside...
A row of catch-all buckets hung on a rail can find a use in many rooms... ...
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We love this project. Not only does it work for closet doors, but it's also an easy, low cost way to jazz up any small space. All you need is paint, posterboar...
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My question is, What can I do when my landlord will not listen to my complaints about my neighbor and when my neighbor complains about something about me, they act on it right away? I have talked to m...
Samantha sends us a question from Toronto: I want to get a duvet cover with a single large image screen printed on it. Do you know if there are any online retailers that will do it? Or have any other ...
Over the past few months, we've been thinking a lot more about the color pink and toying with the idea of incorporating more of it into our home — particularly in our bedroom. For a long time...
click thumbnails for larger picsSometimes looking at stylists' web sites can be depressing—everything arranged so perfectly that it feels inaccessible, like a cake so pretty you don't really w...
We've always been a big fan of cozy kitchen banquettes. To us, there's something about a padded bench wrapped around a table that screams, "pull up a seat and enjoy the morning paper." We're guessin...
Are you apartment hunting? Have an iphone? You might want to check this out....we just heard about Padmapper from Rachel at Re-Nest. It is a free web-based tool that takes Craigslist apartment listing...
Wow, what a crowd we had at the beautiful Knoll showroom in MePa. Wednesday night we kicked off our 21st design Meetup with special guests Katherine Hable Sweeney and Susan Hable Smith of Habl...
We've got to give it up to Grace at design*sponge for her consistently inspiring sneak peeks into the homes of creative people across the country. Today she features writer and former Editor-in-Chief ...
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Ever since we spotted this book on Annie Coggan's Chairs and Buildings blog, we have been coveting it. German photographer Candida Höfer is famous for her photo...
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Stylish and practical and affordable — the world would be a better place if these words always went together. We thought we'd save you some time by roundin...
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In Ingleside, a vintage Seth Thomas "Manager" electric wall clock is available for $80. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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Name: Nicole
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Hello Apartment Therapy! I wanted to share with you my minimal house in the woods. Well, it has tree lined streets ...
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We're still daydreaming about our time in Portugal, so that might explain our affinity for the Pedro Gadanho Home we've included below, alongside the perfect perpetual calendar design, cute as heck 5 ...
No matter where we are, a pleasant and/or stylish bathroom can make or break an experience. Bars, especially, are known for having either the trashiest/most graffiti-laden bathrooms or the most quirky...
A helpful piece from The New York Times outlines the 4 types of bathtubs and the options a homeowner has to refresh an older tub — often with significant savings over the cost of installing a ne...
Hi AT! What is this thing? I found it in my attic while moving this past weekend. I think it used to be in my grandparent's kitchen and I'm pretty sure if I cleaned it up it would make an awesome addi...
Kitchen counters not only have to be good-looking enough for us to want them in our kitchen, but they've also got to be durable. They have to be able to withstand cooking and cleaning, resist scratch...
In Chicago, a deal on the classic Knoll Bench designed by Harry Bertoia. It's available for $850 obo. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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We love to see setups like this: a home office, sitting area, dining area, kitchen and bedroom all in one not-so-big space. Christopher wrote to us last year when doing research on adding a Murphy Bed...
This bathroom is an award-winning renovation in a Victorian home. It caught our attention because of its eerie similarity to our own Victorian apartment. Granted, the space reminded us of our living...
With the cold and snowy weather we have been having here in DC, we were delighted to find this touch of spring posted to our ATDC Flickr group......
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Wisteria sells unique, eccentric and international-inspired home furnishings and accessories, like the Bird Chest shown above. If you are a home accessories buff, you might want to check them out......
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Are your kitchen cupboards coming apart at the seams? Do you need a little help in getting them organized? When it comes to reorganizing, we are firm believers in hard work and creative solutions; no ...
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Name: K & R's
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Name: Steve
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Years lived in: 16
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Steve's style shines through in every corner of his place - he describes it as a "quirky" mix of contemporary new...
click thumbnails for larger picsThe Yee family, whose Carmel home was featured in today's New York Times, originally intended for their house to be a weekend getaway. They'd purchased a parcel o...
Creating a home that enhances all your collected treasures while maintaining an open and uncluttered feel is a hard balancing act to achieve, but interior designer Samantha Lyman seems to have mastere...
click thumbnails for larger picsFor some reason, whenever we see a cloud motif lately we're drawn to it. These mobiles from le Petit Atelier de Paris caught our eye and got us thinking about all ...
We have spotted these gorgeous kitchens on a Swedish real estate website. So many of the featured homes for sale have incredible architectural details of old buildings and are beautifully remodeled. T...
When we talked about making your bathroom your sanctuary we touched on having some lovely nice smelling soaps for the bath. Well some readers chimed in and reminded us that there are all kinds of no ...
click thumbnails for larger pics It's been fabulous weather the last few days in the Midwest, so we took mother nature up on the opportunity for a few photos without freezing our fingers to the ...
From makeshift side table to auxiliary storage to pet bed, we thought we'd seen plenty when it came to reusing a suitcase. But this takes the cake as a creative option for a travel-themed bar area o...
In a recession (or any time, really) paint is one of the cheapest ways to spruce up a room. We stumbled across some photos from British purveyor Crown Paint that sparked a few ideas...
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Unfortunately, we received some heartbreaking news yesterday. Our grandparent's entire photo album collection was stolen in an estate sale that my family had over the weekend. The albums were behind...
click thumbnails for larger picsOver the last several months, Matt in Kansas City has been hard at work renovating his bedroom. There were ceilings that were lofted, windows that were resealed, ...
THIS WEEK
• Rare Device
• The Tufenkian Archive
• First Annual Faculty & Alumni Fine Art Photography Auction
• Elliot Anderson at Gallery 16
• New Works/Old Story: 80 Artis...
Admittedly, this is less about utility and more about the element of surprise and aesthetics, but we love this store display of old furnishings mounted onto the wall, used as part display, part storag...
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(Re) Introducing Jen Bekman's 20 x 200 on-line print gallery — It’s a huge art week here in NYC, with Scope, The Armory Show and the Bridge Art Fair brin...
T from Birmingham send us a good question: I'm renovating my bungalow from top to bottom and I am stuck on paint colors for my living and dining room. I really want to paint my dining room eggplant (s...
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Every year, Baltimore gets to host one of the American Craft Council's annual shows. While the Council also holds shows in Atlanta, Charlotte, St. Paul, San Fra...
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When we think of kitchens in castles, we think of vaulted stone caverns furnished with utilitarian, highly-organized tools of the trade. Here, we've pulled together several...
We simply love this month's spread in Elle Decor featuring artist Anne Becker's gorgeous home designed completely in a global style. Inspired by exotic trips to Japan, Morocco, France and other exotic...
It's Kitchen & Bath month on AT. These are typically big investment rooms, so as renters we rely on accessories to spice up our kitchens and bath. Inspired by a pepper mill from Anthropologie, R...
click for more picsWe admit we're a bit averse to going to our local IKEA because of the hordes of shoppers that make the experience less enjoyable than the catalog and commercials advertise (tho...
Sometimes color without much pattern is the way to go. These color block shower curtains are made with 100% cotton and offer just enough visual interest to avoid getting sick of too much too quickly. ...
RBW Core House is a project undertaken by Nonya Grenader and students in Rice University's Building Workshop program, where Grenader is a professor. The goal of the project was to update and maximiz...
Yesterday we posted about David Jimenez's stylish Palm Springs Getaway and how to apply his style to a small space. We noticed in a past interview with him that he listed the 5 things a well designed...
Is your child a budding scientist? Is "Why? Why? Why?" their favorite question? Do they know the difference between a stalactite and stalagmite? Then the awesome classroom science collection, at Thr...
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Do you have any information about this chair? Is it vintage Italian or new? Anything you can tell me about it would be appreciated. I found it on the website o...
Surface Jalouse is a custom design shop owned by graphic designers. Their unique (and often custom-made) decals are suitable not only for walls but for windows, floors, furniture, ceilings and mirro...
Houes Tour: Rita & Morgan's 24 Years in the Making
Adding small appliances, like a microwave, to the basic apartment kitchen setup usually eats up vital counter space. Of course, you don't need a...
Paul Villinski believes that “one generation’s trash will be another’s treasure.” He has rescued crushed beer cans from the streets of New York and transformed them, with tin snips and files, ...
Ironic we discovered an advertisement for this product while taking a relaxing bath: the QuickShower is a funny looking but sort of cool contraption that dispenses a mix of soap and water as you showe...
Check out Petz Scholtus's environmentally responsible renovation of her 18th-century apartment in Barcelona, Spain — The New York Times shows us the results of the product designer's careful con...
click thumbnails for larger picsMan, we are ready for spring...and we're pretty sure we're not the only ones out there. If (like us) you're sick of snow and looking forward to the day when green ...
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Once again, The Washington Post is in sync with AT: today's Home and Garden Section features a wealth of kitchen photos and resources! Features include chef Ris ...
Lex is sofa shopping: I just moved into a new place and the *only* thing that I will be transferring from the old living room to the new one is this coffee table I got from Cost Plus World Market abou...
The other day, breakfasting at La Mill in Silverlake, we noticed this shelving across the room. Reflecting the light from the window, it caught our attention even on a gray day......
Do you use recycled toilet paper? You might be surprised (like we were) to learn how much water is wasted and what types of trees are being cut down to make super-cushy, premium brand TP.
Also: We're...
Chris writes in with a floor lamp identification query:
Dear AT: Do you know who makes the lamp in this picture? I found it a few days ago and forgot to bookmark it and now I am having the hardest tim...
Seen on the web today: crocheted stones, bright chairs, pretty paintings and a minimalist soap holder.Jump below for all the links:...
After creating our own makeshift radiator covers for years, we're starting to toy with the idea of having radiator covers made to order. A couple months ago, we received our Daily Candy email which...
Shed photographed by William Wright for Debra Prinzing's book
Here at AT, we're quite taken with the notion of the garden shed. And why not? Something about building a little house behind a big(ger) ...
It seems that whenever we're in a hurry the most common tasks become a five-step process. More than likely, you can relate (especially if you live with someone else). Because the kitchen and bathroo...
THIS WEEK
• DWR Tree Studios Floor Sample Fridays
• Pauline Grace
• 40th Annual Winnetka Antiques Show
• Post 27
• Flower & Garden Show
• P.O.S.H.
• Leslie Hindman A...
This is a designer's wet dream — I was introduced to this book at Katie Ryan's house out here in LA. It's called The World of Ornament, and it's not to be missed by any graphic artist or desig...
There's always something to love at Eden & Eden, but while browsing their online selection today we were especially happy to see a selection of vintage furniture, all in excellent condition......
click thumbnails for larger picsEuropean manufacturer Vincent Sheppard produces Lloyd Loom weaves, a style of wicker furniture created from latex wrapped around aluminum wire frames. Their catalo...
As many of you know, The Smithsonian's Museum of American History in DC is home to the reassembled kitchen of Julia Child, the master chef who demystified French cuisine for the common cook. There i...
In Twin Peaks, a Room and Board Jackson Leather Daybed in Brown for $1800 obo. The seller says it is in very good conditoin. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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Moving to a new place with cheaper rent will definitely cut back on expenses in the long run--but the upfront costs of moving (security deposit, moving truck, etc) can still take a chunk out of your b...
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Sebastian Hindley just bought Crow Crag, the “horrible shack” owned by Uncle Monty in the 1986 cult British film “Withnail and I.” He plans to revitalize...
These "easy cabinet updates" spotted at BHG have some interesting appeal. Mostly, though, we'd worry about the too-much-going-on factor, as kitchens tend to be the busiest and fullest place in the hom...
THIS WEEK
• DWR 10th Anniversary Sale
• Hotel Surplus Outlet Sale
• Jenna Colby on the Project Wall at Black Maria Gallery
• Larchmont Village Annual Sidewalk Sale
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The New York Times shows us the home of the O’Neals — one of the last remaining rent-regulated units in the historic Apthorp Building. The iconic building, which occupies the entire block betw...
Good Questions: To Paint or Not to Paint Dining Chairs?
Hi AT, I wrote in a while ago asking whether or not to paint our dining room chairs (above). Well, I took the advice of many and did not paint ...
We compost like crazy at our house and have been looking at starting a worm farm. Worm farms are a fantastic way to compost and they produce organic fertilizer and soil conditioner. More importantly,...
In Des Plaines, a two month old Tate Platform Bed from Crate and Barrel is available for $1450 obo. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Check out this George Nelson Slat Bench in Walnut for sale in our Classifieds, and click below for more of our Craigslist picks of the day!
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This shower head by Jaclo is something a bit different: it combines the popular rain shower head with the equally popular drum lamp shade... ...
"Dear DC Apartment Therapy, I am looking to reupholster two chairs that I bought a few years back at Restoration Hardware and need some advice. My husband and I received an AMAZING gift for our wedd...
I was so smitten with the DIY miniblind to roman shade idea by LittleGreenNotebook (BTW, thanks AT for posting that!) that I had to go the original post to get the skinny. She posted some beautiful...
Contemporary. Inventive. Very Expensive. Walking past the Ligne Roset store, you can't help but turn your head and look inside (even if looking is all you're likely to do). Ligne Roset has always...
Hey, are you a fan of morels? We are! In fact, we have a whole packet of dried morels just waiting for the right tasty dish. But are you enough of a fan of these woodland treats to put a giant mushroo...
Cuuuuuuute! We found this endless little porcupine at Michelle McCormick's in Los Angeles last weekend. After she showed us what it did, we had to video it. A remarkable artist and collector, this ...
click thumbnails for larger picsThemed rooms have been a subject of controversy around here in the past, but even doubters might have to admit that Jess’ Yellow Submarine guest room is a succe...
click thumbnails for larger picsSlightly faded glamour with a whiff of decadence is the look of the settings for the fashion photo shoot featuring Madonna in the current issue of W. It's a timel...
A fresh spring homeWe're anxiously awaiting the arrival of spring this year, which (finally!), is only a couple weeks away. Below are a few things we're doing to get ready, and some resources for the ...
Bathrooms seem to be the smallest place in our house but sadly have some of the greatest potential for icky surfaces. Earlier we kicked off our thoughts on cleaning those hard to reach places and me...
Many of us live with a roommate or significant other in a place with one bathroom. It can be difficult to go about your daily routine with only one sink or shower... ...
Working from home was one of those grass is always greener scenarios for me. It seemed like such a great thing...until I got to experience it everyday. I hated it. For about a year I worked from ho...
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We've been eyeing this beautiful kitchen makeover from Seattle-based interior designers Synergy Design Studio for a while now. Not only is it appealing and approachable for normal folks, but S...
Dear AT, I wanted to find out how to paint a filing cabinet. I am buying a used grey one on Craigslist and would love to spice it up with some high-gloss paint for our home office (similar to the illu...
We love the way this interior by Boston-based designer Frank Roop uses box shelves, rather than built-ins, to flank the fireplace. Grouped in multiples, box shelves can create a functional focal poi...
Whooo-hoooo! We've been fans of New York magazine's Home-Design Issue for years now because they have Wendy Goodman and all the juiciest pics of homes that are hard to get into. Now, finally, we've g...
Getting ready in the morning (especially when you're sharing a bathroom with housemates) is a challenge. Add to that the frequency of running behind schedule and all bets are off. So bathroom storag...
It's easy to talk about the simple ways to clean a bathroom; there are certain things that are fairly standard, but what about the things you didn't learn growing up? There are nooks and crannies yo...
Adler describes the Philippe chair, one of the newest pieces in his furniture line, as "crisp, clubby, confident, and 'Don Draper-ish'". How would you describe it?...
Audrey wrote in to show us her DIY before and after project transforming an old wicker chair that has seen better days into some outdoor seating that has plenty of entertaining days ahead of it:
I bo...
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Location: Jackson Heights, Queens NYC
Size: 1,100 sq ft
Type: Co-op in an elevator building
Price: $535,000 (10% down)
CC/Maint: $820
Contact: Hilary @ 646.621....
So many apartments we've rented have had random medicine cabinets installed over the sink that should have been recessed but weren't (just slapped up over the sink and awkwardly sticking out), or th...
We thought this would be a tough one with clues from so many different eras...
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Modern wicker furniture has been around for a while, but we still think that it's a great way to introduce clean lines into an otherwise traditional space or to introduce texture into a room that mi...
The gallery on the Schmidt website shows a wide range of kitchen cabinet styles. From sleek, glossy red to subdued and traditional gray-blue, we found ourselves bouncing back and forth between favor...
If you are looking for a great idea at home and want or need to save some cash then consider starting a game night with friends and family. Laure mentioned a fun game night idea here and some of you r...
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We've recently rented an adorable apartment in an older 2 family home, and it's got more character than I could ever imagine. The only problem (besides not being...
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Inspired by the wonderful Ten Things I Love posts over at The Kitchn, we thought we'd follow suit and begin a regular series created by readers and editors alike, giving every...
This just in: Jessica Jones has developed her Fireworks and Calliope designs into a 12-piece series, including Stacks and Beads, now available through Braemore Fabrics. As admirers of Jessica (her hom...
Thick bath towels are a true luxury that last a surprisingly long time, and get better with every use. These organic cotton towels with bold contrast stitching mimic the look and evoke the comfort o...
click for more picsWe featured Designer David Jimenez's immaculate Palm Springs Regency a couple of years ago along with an interview with the style guru. David has played an important role in d...
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Fancy-pants Lacanche French ranges are very traditional-looking. Which makes them an interesting choice for modern kitchens. We love the juxtaposition, though, in these two kitchens, spotted at Laca...
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We usually prefer simple, white bath towels in our own bathroom — mostly to avoid clashing with our lovely pepto-pink tub. But if we did venture away from ...
We came across these one-of-a-kind topographic pieces and were instantly drawn to them. Upon further inspection, these one-of-a-kind, hand-cut pieces are at once beautiful and inspired. The land and t...
Tinyhousefriend posted this 3D animation of his model for a miniscule home that mostly resembles a entry guard building: A concept for a tiny house I hope to build this year (2009). This model doesn'...
The four-story Belgian townhouse featured in The New York Times international real estate section is chock-full of interesting details and design elements. Located in the Ixelles neighborhood of Bruss...
We've written before about our love of white china - it never goes out of style, looks great stacked on shelves, and creates the perfect blank canvas for a meal. With kitchen and bath month upon us ...
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Our Top Ten finds this week include this bright blue chest of drawers, which is selling for $150 in Dupont Circle. In the Apartment Therapy DC Furniture Classif...
Laura writes: I'm looking for an outdoor shower, specifically one that looks like one of the attached images (both grabbed from Remodelista). One is from The Carneros Inn in Napa, the other is from ar...
The image above is from an untitled Roy McMakin installation from 2003. It's an interesting way of blending a traditional furnishing scheme with a very modern color scheme (or lack thereof)...anothe...
click for more pics of Matt's living roomMatt writes in looking for advice about his room layout:
Hi, I moved into my apartment in LA a few months ago. When I did, AT readers were very helpful in...
According to Modernica, these Prince Charles (as in Eames) chairs are an example of Peter Shire giving "Mid Century the royal treatment". What do you think? Hot or Not?...
Honestly, we've never been big fans of wall decals. But these designs from Gecko Decorative Stickers, created by Brazilian designers Leonardo Conrado and Gabriela Rocha, were whimsical enough to ma...
We heard you loud and clear--no more vinyl decals. But we think YellowGoat's take on the idea is giving off a different (and inspiring vibe). Close up pic after the jump....
Meredith sent in a good question: Several years ago I purchased a gorgeous wrought iron bed from Room & Board. It's the Augusta bed- but they don't make it anymore. It has an elaborate, detailed round...
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Los Angeles was amazing this past week. Warm, sunny and full of energy and hopefulness. I spent every single day inside of readers' apartments with our photo ...
Here's an easy DIY from local blogger (and former AT contributor!) Sally of SallyTV. Check out the little touch of fabulous she added to her bathroom cabinets after the jump......
click thumbnails for larger picsCountry Living is a great resource for small DIY projects that incorporate recycled pieces. On their site, we spotted this bathroom shelf made from a vintage frame...
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Usually I cringe when I hear about historic DC area structures being renovated in a contemporary style. Somehow it seems sacrilegious to alter the construction of...
In Ingleside, a vintage beige metal desk/task lamp for $40. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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Alix strumming her red guitar...
Our search for quirky interiors continues as we have recently discovered French fashion designer Alix's blog, The Cherry Blossom Girl. If you loved our On the Set Feat...
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Funny, organizational, multi-purpose, recycled "friend figures," these animal caddies can be used to store your stuff, serving as an eye-catcher (and catch-all) in a home office, bathroom, bedroom, et...
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We've found ourselves getting lost in the Arch Daily archives and thought we'd put our recent obsession with international architecture to good use for Bathroom ...
Remember this awesome pink and blue bathroom from a Good Question last fall? Well, after sifting through 60+ comments, Anne-Lise took the advice of those who told her to just go with the flow and em...
We had never heard of Twenty Three 07 before, but after stopping by this sumptuously decorated antique furniture and gift boutique shop the other day, we'll definitely never forget about it! Located i...
In the West Loop, a sofa, two chairs and an ottoman from the Room & Board Duncan Collection are available for $1350. Jump below for links to this & more good finds:
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We LOVE this Madeline Weinrib carpet with its vibrant pink color in a cotton flatweave. It's rosy and fun, like your floor is blushing. See more picks below!
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click thumbnails for larger picsMaybe you're not feeling the square lines of contemporary sofas? Finding yourself clicking over to Brocade Home to see some glitzier furniture? We recently looked...
Check out these shots of the sleek bathroom at the Triangle House, designed by Norwegian architects JVA. The photographer's reflection would normally be an issue in photos of such a small, reflectiv...
Photo from: Survey: Would You Add Solar Panels to Your Home?
We were excited to learn that the District Department of the Environment (DDOE) is offering grants to help support clean energy technolog...
Hi, I would be very glad if you could help me. When browsing trough Borastapeter webpage I found a picture of a collection called Plain stripes. On that picture is a lounge chair and an ottoman. Wha...
If you like vintage industrial, you'll love City Foundry. Covering two store fronts along the northern side of Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, City Foundry is filled from floor to ceiling with everyth...
Speaking of birthday cakes, I made one last weekend. My friend's son is madly into LEGOs, and when he saw a building block cake on LEGO's website, he fell in love. My friend, who is a magnificent cook...
click thumbnails for larger picsEver since the demise of Domino was announced, we've been zealously following the Ode to My Deco Files posts on the fabulous sfgirlbybay, and if you haven't, we s...
Here's a tip from one our readers about how to hang an arrangement of picture frames without resorting to using tape, ruler or level:
The other day I was trying to hang an arrangement of nine picture...
For Kitchen and Bath month, we're starting up a new round of Guess the Decade. This bright, cheeful eat-in kitchen is your latest design detective assignment.Take a good look at the room and then jump...
Interiors ranging from modern to laid-back to even traditional styles can get a boost from a selective dose of color. Check out these examples of accent colors done so, so right by local interior desi...
Last year at this time our hottest posts included small space luxury living, "how to" instructions with baking soda, household uses for vodka (totally indicative of our LA team here), the interior dec...
On the Home Rejuvination blog, we spotted this article about a bright, bold home featured in the Telegraph. French designer Matali Crasset is known for her unconventional designs and her generally b...
Colorful spaces always get our attention. We love combinations of oranges, greens, fun patterns and unusual furniture pieces. There is the other side of us that loves the simplicity, clean lines and m...
When we first saw Matt's bathroom we oohed and awed over how clean, bright and spa-like it felt. We want a bathroom like that, we thought. We'd be so relaxed if we had one like that. We've been wor...
This week we came across an episode of The Big Bang Theory we'd never seen before. In it, the amazingly nerdy and scientific main characters used Ebay to bid on a "miniature" time machine. Click th...
Jek-in-the-Box's home is a seemingly never-ending source of inspiration and color, and this time we turn our attention to this little corner of her kitchen. It's brighter and more exciting that whol...
I recently moved around some of my furniture in my apartment, and a wall that used to be filled with bookcases, is now too white. I need help with options for adding texture. I don't really want to ad...
click thumbnails for larger picsDark wood floors have been popular for the last few years, but it's more rare to see a dark wood ceiling. This house in Japan by Yashima Architects incorporates wo...
We often find that a small kitchen leaves little room for a place to sit down and eat a meal. Most folks working with a small cooking area will take a meal to the couch (and give up on incorporating ...
click thumbnails to see how it turned out We have always had a thing for people who fall into the category of, "Go big or go home." And coming off the February Jumpstart Project it's been great...
Paul has a good question for the crowd: My partner and I moved into a 3 story loft last month. The stairwell from the center floor (main level) to the 3rd floor is open to the space on the left and h...
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Our favourite find this Tuesday on the LA Craigslist furniture listing is this beautifully refinished 50's bookcase with slanted front and glass shelves. It would make a beaut...
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Title: How To: Customize a Plain Wooden Dining Table
Name: Darling Knees
Why Matthew Chose It: "I chose How To: Customize a Plain Wooden Dining Table. This was a...
click thumbnails for larger picsBisazza is the Italian maker of very beautiful mosaics. While doing some tile research for bathroom month, we got sidetracked to the Bisazza site, where the 2009 ...
We would like to grow our own yummy carrots, tomatoes and herbs and participate in the growing modern-day victory garden movement, but we live in the urban landscape of the District — picture ...
This Vancouver home's addition was crafted in traditional Japanese style by Takumi Company. The company, based in Seattle, was established to bring traditional Japanese craftsmanship to the Pacific ...
We can't believe it's already March! We're still scratching our head at where 2008 went. Although time seems to be flying by, you can take stock in each day by doing a few simple things in your home t...
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This morning, we got a special preview of New York City's newest and largest West Elm — located a few blocks north of Columbus Circle at 1870 Broadway (at ...
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We've got the early look at IKEA's upcoming catalog of new summer season items (it was just a moment ago we previewed the '09 catalog), with plenty of nice wares for outdoor e...
Spotted on Oprah.com, these MOR Imperia body bars come in pretty pretty packaging. Our favorite (yellow/black) appears to be sold out, but the Hespera and Cornucopia are still available for colorful b...
Twelve frames of various depths, dimensions and thicknesses make up the "numbers" on this clock. Pictured as it is with graphic artwork instead of photos makes it a standout wall feature, but it's e...
In places like the kitchen and the bathroom that get a lot of use it's just inevitable that stuff needs to be out on the counter. Whether it's olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper shakers or your f...
We spotted this on Oh Happy Day (via a few other blogs) and it is only one of several recognizable chair knockoffs to be found at the moment on Overstock.com. The Vinnie (only in white) is going for...
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While looking at apartments, I saw this one with its very own turret-like area off to the side. I loved the way there were three windows that let in lots of lig...
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AS Hanging Systems is a Montreal-based company that offers a variety of cable hanging systems. You might see syste...
“Purple” probably ranks close to the top of controversial home décor colors, right up there with “pink,” and “black.". We put these color names in quotations because the right shade of an...
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Reprodepot has always been an inspirational source for reproduction vintage fabrics, great textiles, and notions. Their newest fabrics are no exception, and whil...
Looks like the folks over at MetaEfficient are getting a jump on everyone else and already compiling a 2009 Best Of list of everyday household products. So far they've included items like best water f...
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We're kicking off Kitchen & Bathroom month with some modern bathrooms from the portfolio of 1100 Architect. We've enjoyed their bedrooms and custom staircase...
The tiny house movement continues to hold strong, with coverage by big media outlets such as CNN, the Oprah Winfrey show, and now the Economist. The British magazine focuses on two builders we've fe...
It's a car! It's a plane! It's the Aptera hybrid/electric vehicle. Unplggd sat down with the principal and designer of this unique personal mobility device to chat about when we might see it, the phil...
Habitat Home Accents and Jewelry is small but well-curated. The U Street store carries a nice selection of lamps, desk sets, vases, serving ware, and cutlery. Many of the items are made by Latin-Ame...
Anthony writes: I live in Davis, CA and unfortunately rent under a company that's been notorious for abusing renters in the past. I recently tried to add-on a friend to my lease, but they wanted to ch...
We're always looking for ways to improve our photography skills and have fun with our camera. In that vein, we've become avid readers of Photojojo, a photo newsletter that makes picture taking fun. ...
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Title: How To: Board and Batten
Name: Karla and Will
Why Christina Chose It: "My pick for the best in decor is How To: Board and Batten. I'm still so impressed ...
In one of the Apartment Therapy emails there was a photo of this stool at Intelligentsia. I love the clean, modern but fun design of it and was wondering if anyone knew where they were from? Could any...
Kristen sent us an email: I just bought a house not too long ago. This home is wonderful. I would have never been able to afford it in a healthy market. There are so many things that I need to do i...
One of the delights of living in Boston (winter sure isn't one of them) is the opportunity to live in old houses with a deep history. We live in a multi-family home that was built in 1907. Recent...
click thumbnails for larger picsThere’s something so decadent and glamorous about a freestanding bath. Somehow, more than your standard built-in bath, they evoke images of bubbles and limbs da...
If we happen to cook (think twice a year) we like our kitchen countertops clear of clutter, gadgets and extras that can get in our way. Because we don't have the cooking thing down, we tend to spill ...
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Thank You all! After one month of remarkable submissions, we want to thank everyone who contributed to this grand sharing and to all the readers who used our new...
It took us a second to get exactly how this qualified as a clock. Can you figure it out?...
Normally we wait until April to file our taxes. (Maybe it's no surprise considering we live in the place that ranked #1 on TurboTax's list of Top 10 Tax Procrastinating Cities.) This year, we finall...
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In December, Meg Duerksen of the famed Whatever blog gave us a tour of her colorful playroom at our sister site, Ohdeedoh, and now she's generously opened the do...
4 boxes (10 per box) of Inhabit Wall Flats in the seesaw pattern are available for $100. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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We've been on the hunt for some eclectic inspirations lately, from Parker Posey's old loft to this delicious study in grey, black, and lime green. Here's another study/guest room to add to the queue ...
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For a little splash of color, why not try one of my bold retro patterns in your powder room?...
Today's Slinks include an online web application that gives you the ability to track your bedroom activities, a link to MetBlog's series of San Fernando Valley front yards and how they distinguish the...
Inspired by the old Poppytalk post featuring flea market floral trays (pictured above, linked below), mixing florals on your walls, among your accents, on the floor and with live flowers combines the ...
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We've looked at using basic pine crates as modular units for storage and we had a number of February Jumpstart projects that creatively re-purposed wine crates. ...
Hi Apartment Therapy! I am trying to track down a beautiful green glass vase - it's a prop from the Pottery Barn catalog. I called, but they said they had no information on the props. Maybe you'd ha...
Over the weekend we had the opportunity to visit the Rosalie Gascoigne exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. We were blown away, impressive works from an impressive lady. Rosalie Gascoigne d...
In Chicago, a new-in-box George Nelson Spindle Clock for $400. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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This B&B Italia Coronado Sofa, designed by Tobia Scarpa, has been well-loved. It has a ripped cushion and many scratches, but still has beautiful bones. Can sleep one person very comfortably. ...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe watched an old movie over the weekend - Pink Panther Returns. In Clouseau's apartment, he has a beaded curtain as a room divider. It got us wondering if this c...
When we checked out the rest of this kitchen and saw its gold-leafed pantry, we just had to share it with you. Read on for an interior shot of the pantry and one more detail we love......
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ATDC reader emdub612 needs help selecting paint that will work with some unique couches: I recently bought my first place and I'm dying to paint the interior. I ...
I've found this Ram's Head style of hammered white metal (NOT the bone-inlay version) dining chair at the UK's Graham & Green, but have been unable to find a US retailer. Graham & Green will ship wi...
For most of the last century they were a fixture on the Bowery, but for the last few years Bowery Kitchen Supplies has catered to a more upscale clientele in the Chelsea Market. True to their origi...
We've recently been introduced to Sengware, an eye-poppingly colorful line of porcelain dinnerware and serving dishes that comes in whimsical shapes and many hues. It reminds us of Fiesta dinnerware a...
click thumbnails for larger picsOver at Metropolitan Home, they really know how to drum up a little suspense. For days they've been posting the finalists in their Met Home of the Year contest, k...
click thumbnails for larger picsUpholstered seating in the bathroom is not the most common thing to see - it is a rarity to have enough space to accommodate furniture in one of the smaller, more...
Have you enjoyed seeing all the DIY and How To tips and projects in this year's February Jumpstart? If so, now is your last chance to give helpful projects a big thumb's up. All 35 projects have bee...
An extreme example of "doing without"?It seems like more than half of the conversations we had with friends and family this weekend revolved around the increasingly scary economy. We don't want to bea...
Dear AT Community: on Jan 24th I moved into a new apartment; I'm subletting a 3rd bedroom from a couple that has lived here for 5 years and needed some help with rent. I'm currently paying $600 a mon...
When we wrote about German hotel chain 25 Hours last week, we mentioned this clever idea from one of their rooms. Designers created colorful "trim" by painting the lintels and sides of an open doorw...
There is something very inspiring, beautiful and romantic about chandeliers. We are always in search of vintage chandeliers whenever we go to flea markets. A simple room can be completely transformed ...
For the start of bathroom design month decided to comb through some past house tours to round up some inspiring tile ideas. In going back through we expected to find a larger range of tiles (especial...
While catching up at Curbly we noticed a fantastic new table design. It's The Double-V, by Zmik (not to be confused with the Flying V by the Mighty Ducks). We love the clean lines and a simple twis...
We were very impressed with this Ikea cabinet, modified to expand the kitchen storage in Heather's home. What's remarkable about the clever hack is how it acts as a transitional piece between the ki...
The March '09 issue of Chicago Magazine includes a helpful guide for those who live here or plan on visiting soon. Their roundup of the best vintage shops covers everything from antique malls to clo...
This is from my AT email last Thursday: "I'm in the sunny, warm town of Los Angeles this week, photographing amazing small rooms for a new book, which I'm tentatively calling "Small, Smart & Proud: ...
We were procrastinating quite a bit this afternoon. A re-vamp of our own business website is no small feat, so to avoid starting, we decided to clean. We recently purchased a new lint roller and dec...
click thumbnails for larger pics In the Feb/March issue of Readymade, there was a great suggestion listed for a retailer we were unfamiliar with. Gemplers. The suggestion was to use a metal st...
We saw a lot of beautiful furniture on our recent trip to Room & Board, but it was the front walkway that first caught our attention. Details after the jump......
Not much to say except we really love these wood grain folders we spied at the MoMA store (though we're torn if we like these versions better). Match it up with some Martha Stewart items in the same v...
We wrap up tonight at midnight! Our February Jumpstart Project winning entries will be announced tomorrow. Your reader votes will determine the winner in each category but to help round out the vot...
Sandra sent in a good question: I have a very long, 54-foot, apartment balcony. I settled on this configuration about 4 years ago and, quite frankly, I'm getting sick of it. This is very difficult to ...
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A very good friend of mine happens to be a very talented handy man — there are so many elements in his home that one could take inspiration from. March is ...
Least Is most. There's something poetic about pallets. These are just a couple of statements made by Tiny Free House creator Michael Janzen about his project of making a house out of wooden shipping...
We are sure by now you have heard that it is Kitchen & Bath month over at Apartment Therapy and we wanted to start it off with a roundup of some colorful shower curtains that are sure to make any bath...
This past weekend we visited reader, Mason Fung, at home in Los Angeles to shoot his amazing apartment for our newest book project on small spaces. Mason had this dragonfly on his desk that seemed ...
Grace over at PoeticHome.com sent us a photo of her reuse of a card catalog in her home, describing it as such: I know AT has posted about different ways to reuse charming card catalogs, and I've atta...
If it happens to you, it may be the first time. It may be a shock. While it's usually true that "things could always be worse," that's not much consolation when you're reeling from the sudden need to ...
The Savoy vase by Alvar Alto has become a shape as ubiquitous as it is iconic, this time showing up as a way to customize a standard-issue Ikea bath mat. We think the outline lends itself to drying ...
We speak from experience when we say that an ugly fridge can be a real downer, especially in a tiny kitchen. So as we move from diy month into kitchen and bath design month we wanted to highlight som...
When we were a teen, our best friend had the lips phone, our neighbor had the Snoopy phone and we had the Private Phone (Remember the jingle? "Your calls are all private, now so is your phone. It's ...
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Hi! My husband and I are closing on a condo with plenty of potential but right now it's hard on the eyes (70s wallpaper in every room, avocado green bathroom, e...
We know, we know. You told us the last time we pitched this. Sofa heights and their stain-vulnerable upholstery often make them unsuitable as seating at dining tables. Yet we can't shake our admirat...
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Lack of closet space is an issue we must all confront at some point. Our apartment's previous tenants dealt with the bedroom's tiny closet by installing IKEA Sto...
Amy Ruppel, a Portland based artist and favorite of ours, has been working on her new series of 7”x7” wax paintings of state birds. At 1pm today she will be presenting the first half of the union,...
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AT reader Joanna recommended Sasa Antic's website to us over the weekend, and we're sure glad she did!. The Stockholm, Sweden set designer and stylist photos are a mixture of ...
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Flipping through the newest issue of Metropolitan Home (April 2009), we fell instantly in love with the Number Chairs — a series of solid beech chairs with...
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As kitchen and bathroom month here on AT gets off to a start, we thought we'd bring you some artwork for the kitchen from our favorite online sources. Obviously...
As apartment dwellers with a significant lack of closet space, we're always on the lookout for practical freestanding storage solutions beyond the basic coat rack. This entryway from Easy Living Mag...
It's bathroom and kitchen month on AT and with this cold, snowy DC weather, we're thinking about heating up our home decor. The bathroom is a great place to go bold - or even wild - with your decorat...
Jane is looking for some suggestions: My fiance is a DJ and we live in a VERY small space. I'm all for supporting his passions, but these bulky turntables (and the cables, speakers, and extra things t...
We have a friend who loves to give dinner parties and, having recently furnished her garden with a long expanding table, warm weather often finds those dinner parties taking place outside. The dilemm...
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Though the mounds of fresh snow are piling up outside, spring is near and retailers are reminding us with a collection of new catalogs and emails announcing new ...
DJ writes in about some sheets from our LA Times Home & Garden Roundup:
The LA Times fantastic slideshow on the King House that you featured on Saturday included a picture of bedroom with some great s...
click thumbnails for larger picsHere is a roundup of furniture with an expectant eye on the calendar. As we look forward to Spring arriving (soon, right?), we gathered ten examples of classics b...
We've never been able to shake our love of this illuminated table that we spotted during Laurel and Hannah's House Tour a few months ago. Granted, we have a fetish for lighting and all things twink...
We were lucky enough to be invited to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago's reception (which was held in conjunction with the College Art Association's Annual Conference in Los Angeles last wee...
Christiana Coop's House Call is one of our favorites on AT, so we were pleased to find that she shares some of her home updates on the blog of Hygge & West (the company she co-owns), too. That's where...
Over on Solutions.com we found an unexpected treasure trove of cleaning tips for the bathroom. A few of them are ones we haven't heard before, including simple ways to keep your shower curtain from ...
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To kick off bathroom and kitchen month, here's a peek into some of the most un-bathroomy bathrooms we've seen. British stylist, Twig Hutchinson, is particularly ...
This stainless steel cabinet would be a fun industrial alternative to a traditional Kitchen Hoosier. It's from a Naval Air Station medical office, so we can imagine it's pretty solid. We also foun...
A DWR Sussex Credenza from the Dover Collection in Wenge is available for $1500. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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We've always had a soft spot for secret rooms...this is probably due to being fans of the original 70s spoofy spy television shows like Get Smart and The Avengers; or maybe it was all those field trip...
Check out one of the newest designs from Tom Dixon, the Screw Top Table. While the concept is a simple one — an industrial strength screw allows for multiple table heights by simply spinning t...
Reminds us of the "bad kids" in the hallways in high school! Available here and via BLTD]
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Getting organized is more appealing when the stuff you're organizing with has some personality. Many of these new items from See Jane Work are mainly for hard-copy-enthusiasts. Happy browsing:
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A few months ago, we conducted an informal Apartment Therapy Survey — Do You Own a Piano? and more recently we featured an UWS FSBO that is the home of a pianist (2 pianos!) Over the weekend, th...
Hi AT! Do you know where I can get this rug? Thanks! Kate
(Include a pic of your query and your question gets posted first! Email questions and pics with QUESTIONS in subject line to: boston (at)...
Continuing with our coverage of the affordable housing movement in Austin (check out previous posts here, here and here), we had the pleasure of getting involved last week with a great program of the...
Last month we pointed out the top home-related items that are, for the most part, ALWAYS on sale in February. Today, we followup with the list of which items to look for discounts on if you are planni...
We're loving this Mid-Century Dining Room Table and Chairs set with its modern, graphic floral upholstery (done 3 years ago). Easily sits 6-8 people and comes with an extra extension piece. S...
In Lincoln Square, a Room and Board Metro sectional couch with a right arm sofa and left arm chaise for $1000. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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This kitchen instantly pulls you in with its mix of old and new, warm and simple. Designed by Gloria Frame, it's the kitchen in her historic log house. Some of our favorite things about the room:...
We are happy to kick off Kitchens and Bathrooms month with a great project from an ATDC reader. When Matt shared a picture of his DIY pot rack in the DC Flickr group, we knew we had to share it wi...
Hi AT, I just bought an apartment in the NY Metro area — it's pretty ugly, but a GREAT space. I bought it for its potential, but now I am completely overwhelmed. The good news: It has 16 foot ...
Classy DIY solutions. Smith + Noble used to be called Smith + Noble Windoware, but a few years ago they grew into a windoware, rug and home decor company. While not offering scintillating design, t...
Here is one final reader kitchen from our call for your Ten Favorite Things. This one comes all the way from Copenhagen via Susan Serra, the kitchen owner's niece and the proprietor of The Kitchen Des...
Welcome to March, 2009! We hope your Sunday is going splendid and that you have time to (re)visit the top posts of the last week here on Apartment Therapy Los Angeles, including a look inside Padma La...
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