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Victoria started her Cure in her office by changing out lights and her desk. Nice work!• Cure Clock: 7.25 weeks remaining
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Do you have a cleaning lady? A gardener? A nanny? A handyman? This week's LA Times Home & Garden section focuses on the pros and cons of the people we h...
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Name: Ms. Justin Lieb & Mr. Joshua Simpson
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Size: 1100 sq. ft.
Years lived in: One
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We've always held onto the dream of calling a loft space home sweet...
click thumbnails for larger picsThe other day we stopped by Mendel's Far Out Fabrics on Haight, and the woman at the desk was sorting through hundreds of oilcloth swatches. We'd forgotten what ...
What do you do when you're a bibliophile on a budget? How about stack eight inidividual IKEA shelving units into one GIGANTIC shelving system. That's what Eva van Ierland did with several EXPEDIT shel...
click thumbnails for larger pics They are the ultimate bathroom "classic" - the old fashioned clawfoot tub is a huge style statement and we've always hoped to someday live in a place with one. T...
A good mix is essential in a home: high- and low-end pieces, warm and cool colors, function and form. But creating the perfect balance can oftentimes be a tricky process. Here are some tips and inspir...
click for more picsWhether you're looking for a free vintage trailer, some free model kitchen cabinets, a one-of-a-kind Los Angeles themed couch, a cool vintage pinball machine or a queen size fl...
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St. Patrick's Day is over, but that doesn't mean we have to give up on the color green just yet. Maybe it's the fact that things are starting to grow outside or ...
I have always loved the metryoshka dolls. Some of us know them as the Russian nested dolls. My grandmother had a nice collection of these and I used to play with them when I was a kid. The smallest on...
A couple of years ago we saw an ingenious DIY (albeit for very able diy'ers). The people moving into our old office brought in a mid century craigslist credenza, cut a hole in the top of it and dropp...
This is from our friends over at Social Workout:
• Five Ways to Eat More Avocados - "Avocados are delicious, dead simple to prepare, and they've all the necessary minerals and the cholesterol-...
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Bathrooms are often overlooked when we're working on our homes, but it serves one of the core functions of shelter: getting clean and ready for the day. A drab ...
I have another chair I bought off Craiglist for another purpose; now it's in my living room where the Poang chair used to be (can_this_chair_be_saved.jpg). Even though the original leather is obvious...
Our album collection is heavy to move, it takes up space in our living room, yet we continue to buy old records for a number of reasons. We love the cover art, we love the sound of vinyl, and we lov...
We had the opportunity to meet Peter Walsh twice last year when he was the guest speaker at the Los Angeles Organizing Awards and then as the keynote speaker at the 2008 NAPO Conference. We love how ...
This week for our Midwest Craigslist Scavenger, we decided to add in a little fun. Usually when we are looking for these fabulous steals of deals we are mainly looking at household goods and furni...
While we love looking at the Urban Hardwoods collection of beautiful salvaged wood furniture online, we imagine that one of the best parts of each piece is the actual feel of the wood. Happily, we can...
click for more picsDesigner Tom de Vrieze sent us a gallery's worth of photos of his cardboard chair design he's offering as a DIY plan to construct yourself. The origami style seating plan weigh...
click thumbnails for larger picsFinally! We were so happy to finally be seeing some real flowers sprouting up in the parkways throughout our neighborhood that we decided to seek out some fresh f...
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South African designer Laurie Owen creates amazingly peaceful spaces. Her interior designs for African homes and hotels are inspiring for both aesthetic and env...
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This residence by Mark English Architects was designed to make a character-less house look like something with more, er, character. They gave it the appearance o...
Welcome, Spring! Warmer weather and more hours of sunlight are well are their way and being able to enjoy outdoor space is here. Get ready by creating or simply freshening up your own space with exist...
Target has heard the pleas of those who have had trouble locating their favorite Orla Kiely for Target items at their local stores. Apartment Therapy has just learned that many of the most popular ite...
AT reader Tracy had an IKEA Poang chair which she wanted to customize with a bit more personality. Fortunately, she had some extra roman shade fabric and a DIY moxy:
I decided to rent a small office ...
We love these tiles! The colors! This entire bathroom! The Italian company FAP offers up some serious inspiration through their tile collections. Here, images from the Cupido line that have warmed our...
Stephanie Munson and and Bruce Tharp of Materious have created a provocative version of Phillipe Starck's Ghost Chair. They've transformed the iconic chair into a solar still to illustrate the "pro...
The Onion, our regular source for humorous faux-news, just posted a piece on possible uses for the nation's unoccupied homes, currently standing at one in nine. The first idea? Testing out new color...
With a history steeped in the tradition of modern luxury, France's largest furniture manufacturer has been family owned and operated since the 1930's. Ligne Roset's iconic Togo sofa put them on the m...
Everyone's agreed that reading to children is important. It increases their vocabulary, sparks their imaginations and promotes a lifetime of independent reading. But are there other factors playing...
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Hi Apartment Therapy — I just got my hands on a couple of old chairs that have sat stored away in my parents' attic for the past few years. The chairs are ...
Did you see the news yesterday about a kitchen garden at the White House? Michelle Obama is breaking ground today on a new White House kitchen garden, which reportedly will be filled with organic see...
We recently stumbled on these storage solutions for small bathrooms without a lot of floor space. One is the back of the bathroom door. While it's common to install hooks and even towel bars on bath...
House Tour: S & S's Live/Work Bungalow
We love this tiny kitchen counter in the center of S & S's Arlington bungalow. It's the perfect size space for opening mail, eating a bowl of cereal or ...
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When we first saw this bowl, we took a double take. It was shaped like a Pyrex bowl, but that surely wasn't a familiar Pyrex design! Designer Carole Smith actual...
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We love seeing skylights in small spaces. They're a great way to let in light and make a tiny room feel significantly larger. In the bathroom, they provide a sen...
Name: Marcella de Boom
Occupation: Artist
Location: Cullinan, South Africa
Type: Cob house
Size: 970 sq.ft.
Years lived in: 9
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Erin sent us an email: My partner and I have recently bought a 1930s bungalow, and while we love most everything about the house, the kitchen is in need of a huge overhaul. All of the appliances are ...
This week, our Curees are being asked to fix one thing in their home themselves. We realize that can be a daunting request (Personally, I'm all thumbs when it comes to home repair, as likely to cause...
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This week we've scoured retailer's websites for a diverse selection of 10 lamps and lighting accessories — all available for at least 50% the original pric...
Dear AT, We've just moved to a 2 bedroom apartment (1200 sq feet) and for the past two months my husband and I have tried to buy a dining room table but cannot agree. He wants the Le Corbusier LC6 and...
Gilby sent in a good question: My future husband and I have a bit of a bike problem to solve before we merge households. Specifically we need to find the most efficient storage solution for 7 bikes......
We spotted these scrumptious lights on 50 Danska Kvadrat. They reminded us of a recent post by Jeanine about disheveled pendant lighting cords. See below the jump for another lovely picture...
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Talk about making the most of limited outdoor space... the gardener behind this gorgeous cascade of cymbidium orchids has managed to transform a standard city stoop into a slice of tropical paradise. ...
To round out our week of repurposing we found Paper Cake's wine rack that she repurposed to hold towels in the bathroom. Creative storage in the bathroom is a must and we love it when we find ways to...
Item: Win a weekend getaway to the Museum of Science and Industry’s Smart Home: Green + Wired exhibit. The getaway includes:
* Four (4) tickets to the exhibit
* $100 gift certificate to M...
Roger Chen and Wan-Yi Lin and started Mizzonk in 1988 in NYC and subsequently moved to Canada, where life is more peaceful. I met them last month at the Gift Fair, where I was drawn to their a...
click thumbnails for larger picsWhile Kitchen and Bath month is just starting to wind down at AT, things are heating up over at California Home + Design Magazine, where their Best Kitchen Conte...
How the Other Half (of the Paired Townhouse) Lives: Compare and contrast of duplexes, one abandoned, one occupied.
The Jesus Coat Hanger: Is it in poor taste or is it the equivalent of Buddha-Zen ico...
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Bathrooms are tricky. They're usually small and, although they require some storage space, they can look crammed if you go overboard. For a few storage ideas tha...
Yes there is such a thing. Maybe because typography is cool in most any form, or because those of us with perfect 20/20 vision like to impress our coke-bottle-eyed friends with our optical prowess. E...
A clear Kartell Jolly side table in "excellent used" condition is available for $50. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Mornings are usually our time to read the paper blogs to stay on top of the news. Lately though, we've been skipping over certain news stories (anything with "Octo-Mom" or "Lohan" in the title), and ...
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Name: Katherine Hammond
Location: Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
I would like to share my bathroom! It is a 5’ x 6” shower room which is used by our two kids (6...
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The small glimpse of this seemingly not-so-small bathroom has a lot going for it: streams of light and healthy plants, crisp white, yellows and greens (love the trim), an upholstered chair (or settee?...
We think of them as the Japanese version of a hutch or buffet, except they hold more than dishes and linens. The Japanese kitchen chest, or mizuya tansu, is a traditional furnishing that holds kitch...
Image from Kate's Edwardian Update House Tour
We own a 100+ year old victorian home where the closets are so small and shallow that our hangers don't fit. We're thinking of converting the closet itse...
A Room & Board Eugene Collection sofa which is "practically brand new and in really great condition" is available for $800. Jump below for links to this & more finds:
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South by Southwest, the annual music, film and interactive festival, is going on this week in Austin, and while exploring around the South First Street area, we came across a new addition to the Sout...
Check out this Mid-Century Modern Dresser made by American of Martinsville for sale in our Classifieds. Tons of storage space with multiple drawers and nifty compartments. See more picks belo...
click thumbnails for larger picsBack in 2007, we did a post about the launch of Klaus Haapaniemi's Taika dinnerware. The folklore-inspired decorative dishes have since become something of a mode...
THIS WEEK
• Mike Perry at Giant Robot
• Classic Rug Collection Moving Sale
• Clodagh Showroom Sale
• Fashioning Felt
• George Smith Sample Sale
• Ligne Roset Upholstery S...
On a mission to pick up a gift card for an upcoming wedding, last week we discovered the Crate and Barrel has a store in Spring Valley, DC. Delighted to save ourselves a trip to the mall, Mom and I...
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I have a burning need for the world's best sofa. Requirements: VERY deep seating. My husband and I are both over 6ft tall, and the shallow 24in seat just doesn't allow us to lounge properly. We wa...
When doing research on how much it would cost to replace a marble window sill, a friend of ours looked at shops in NYC and then stopped into Cancos Tile in the Hamptons just out of curiosity. To hi...
Sunset Magazine is running a rather brave sort of reader event: they're letting their readers help design Sunset's Dream Kitchen via an interactive online voting process. The really cool thing is the ...
click thumbnails for larger picsOut of the 400 or so Frank Lloyd Wright buildings that remain standing, 23 are in California, and very few of those are accessible to the public. Fawcett House, a...
click thumbnails for larger picsSleek and contemporary to warm and woody, spacious to small, urban to suburban - these kitchens run the gamut but have a few things in common - they are all from ...
We've never been much for regular baths, but during our time in Japan we grew to love the custom of bathing and visited our local onsen often. Here, a local family recreates a traditional Japanese bat...
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I'm trying to find the designer of this sofa seen with Ida Pearle's alphabet cards in the background. I asked Ida but she said it was something the stylist brought to the photo shoot. The o...
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We've explored a lot of colorful bathrooms on AT this month, from pink to black. Whether used in large or small doses, color can really wake up a powder room. If...
We love a lot of color used to decorate a house. Sometimes it can be overwhelming. We had to abandon a few ideas of our own around using wallpaper and go with simple white walls. Using colorful access...
The last month or so I've been in the process of moving in with my boyfriend which means I'm living with someone else for the first time since my first (traumatic) experience in college (I'm an only c...
We spotted these great melamine plates when we hit up Renegade Handmade's store last week. They are from April Nemeth of LittleKorboose in Cleveland, Oh. They would make great table service as well...
We read a lot about people doing fantastic kitchen makeovers on seemingly unlimited budgets, inspired by eclectic and colorful collections and stories. But what is unique about Pascale Steig's kitch...
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Found on the blog Ill Seen, Ill Said, this Parisian-style bistro by Domestic Architecture offers lots of inspiring kitchen ideas, from shelving options to color...
While bookcases are typically stylized with decorative items or filled to the max with books, we love how almostbunnies uses the bookcase to store and organize her homes belongings. ...
After returning home late last night from our Chicago get-away, we opened our suitcase to find our favorite white shirt had become best buds with our red lip gloss (which we swear was in a zip top ba...
THIS WEEK
• Design Within Reach
• Branch Home
• Free Plant Exchange
• The Tufenkian Archive
• Elliot Anderson at Gallery 16
• The Wooden Duck
• Amy Ruppel at Zinc ...
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The appeal of the industrial aesthetic starts with inexpensive, hard-working materials. Concrete fits the bill and is amazingly versatile and appropriate for a v...
Now that the light has changed, we're trying to add some accents to our home that reflect the warmth outside and emerging light patterns at night. A great local store for inspiration is Somerville's...
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The weather never really diverged away from pleasant here in Southern California all winter, except for a few welcome thunder storms, but we're definitely already looking forw...
click thumbnails for larger picsA question for the design minds out there from Faith: I am trying to sort of finish things off in the living room and our dingy, re-finished carpet remnant just ...
Inna Alesina is a designer who takes sustainability and functionality into account when designing her products. Graduating with a degree from Parsons School of Design in New York, her mission is "t...
The Essex House designed by Andrew Maynard is characterized by its moving exterior walls. This concept gets particularly interesting when it comes to the bathroom, where an entire wall opens up to a...
We love the look of open shelves in the kitchen and enjoy the staged versions in design magazines. When we spotted this real life kitchen with open shelves we wanted to share it with you. We especiall...
Friends keep recommending Chicago's Haystack to us for vintage clothing, so when we asked further about stuff for the home, we happily heard they carry vintage housewares, too. Like any good vintage ...
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Cookbooks can present a bit of an organizational challenge. In general it seems that the least complicated solution is to store like with like, but in the case ...
Over the years we've rounded up a lot of tools to help hang artwork. And considering how much hanging art can pull a room together you'd think we'd all be on board. But it takes a big commitment (se...
We must confess- we had one. It was this one with the elevator from the 1970's. Over 50 years Barbie's home has gone from a cardboard studio to this one with a flat screen TV. And it's pinker than e...
I submitted a question about our rental bathroom awhile back and got such awesome suggestions I thought I'd ask again about another dilemma! Our rental apartment came with a hideous fireplace in the...
No! Last week's wind storm in Montreal blew a plastic grocery bag into our tree. The bag is impaled on a limb and doesn't look like it's going anywhere......
"Design makes things seem special, and who wants normal if they can have special? And that’s the problem. What has grown naturally and unselfconsciously over the years cannot easily be replaced. Th...
We like to believe that living in a small space is somewhat of an art. Often times space is considered luxury, but a lot of side effects have come with the larger spaces we've lived in. More space lea...
Anthropologie often has gorgeous vintage and rustic looking furniture that we covet. The price tag, however, often reminds us that we are better off coveting instead of purchasing! This DIY presents ...
We've been making a lot of improvements to our kitchen over the last few months, but without much counter space we were still lacking a space to keep track of recipes and such. We're not a fan of havi...
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Luxury apartments are not immune to real estate woes — the sixteen-room apartment of New York City philanthropist Brooke Astor has had a major price reduct...
Before the economy took a downturn, we went back and forth about whether or not it was worth it to hire a cleaning service to help keep our apartment in shape. Now that we're watching funds more clo...
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I reached both the NYTimes legal and marketing on Friday and they called off their take down notice pending our initial conversation. I'm currently trying to work out a way to blog the Tim...
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We've long enjoyed flipping through the pages of Washington Spaces and browsing the magazine's website. Shown here are some beautiful local kitchens and bathroo...
Ruth is looking for some framing info for an unusually sized piece: I'm wondering if you guys can help me out. When I was traveling in Europe, I purchased a panorama picture of Stonehenge to decorate...
In this, the first week of the Cure, our Curees are looking pictures for inspiration. Many may be lamenting what's to be done given the constraints of their small spaces. But once again, here seen i...
This home, made out of two corrugated-metal grain silos, is one of the coolest green homes we've seen in awhile. We don't know if it's the circular interior space, or that shiny exterior. Take a look ...
Dear AT, that is my living room above and I have a question about it: what can i do to make it feel more warm and livable? I am a renter so can't do much with paint. I wonder if I can get more ide...
THIS WEEK
• Merchandise Mart Sample Sale
• Pauline Grace
• Tufenkian
• Johnathon
• Aaron Overstreet Art
• Tabula Tua
• United Feather and Down
• Morlen Sinoway ...
For some reason we resisted buying IKEA plants for a long time, questioning their ability to thrive over the long haul. But recently we gave in and brought home some handsome ones. If you've boug...
We're pretty much in love with everything Maira Kalman does. Her illustrated Elements of Style is and will remain our favorite coffee table book of all time. Now she's blown us away again with this mu...
Yesterday afternoon, we needed to channel some good vibes after having a bad morning so we decided to lose ourselves in organizing. Organizing, like cleaning, can be quite therapeutic so we put on a ...
Item: Win a weekend getaway to the Museum of Science and Industry’s Smart Home: Green + Wired exhibit. The getaway includes:
* Four (4) tickets to the exhibit
* $100 gift certificate to M...
I love seeing beautiful things in people's houses and then finding out that they're actually a mix of high and low solutions that got better because of creativity and a little extra work. I was at ...
Usually talk of radiators on AT revolves around ways in which to hide or, in any way, make them less of an eyesore. But these artistic interpretations would make a fitting addition to a modern home......
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We've had books on the brain lately, looking at libraries, homes and architectural masterpieces for shelving inspiration. Our latest addition to the bookshelf fi...
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It's official, we are hungry for spring and all the warm weather activities that go along with it. One of our favorites is dining outdoors in the months before t...
In Oakland, an Offi Waterfall Table with a replacement top/extra seat pad for $200. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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A friend has recently signed a lease for a huge--and we mean HUGE--work/live loft space...But now that he's actually in there, he's having a really difficult time figuring what goes where. In fact, t...
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Following last year's critical success of their Steelwood chair for Magis, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec have continued to add new and unique designs to their ever-ex...
THIS WEEK
• EKLA Home 25% off Sale
• Design Public 40-60% Offi Sale
• Mercado Spring Sale
• Miracle Mile Art Walk
• Francois & Co. Showroom Opening
• Giant Robot Silver L...
Our preference is not for a sickly sweet scented bathroom. Nor do we prefer the smells of lingering cleaning supplies or air freshening spray. Candles, we can do. BUT, we know there must be good optio...
We first saw this bedroom, designed by the owners of New York-based creative agency, The Apartment, for their son in a Cookie Magazine house tour. That wallpaper by UK-based Timorous Beasties makes ...
How can I find a full size daybed frame. I like the one from this post but I would like to see others. My daughter wants a full size daybed — she already has a full size bed so we have the mat...
In Lincoln Square, an oval Galerie Mirror originally from Crate & Barrel is in "perfect condition" and is available for $100. Jump below for this and more good finds:
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We’ve been looking at a lot of wallpaper recently with the grand plan of wallpapering the most grandiose room in our house– the toilet. We’ve seen some impressive wallpaper during our search but...
Check out this pair of Danish suede chairs. The owner thinks they look kind of like moccasins and are pretty unique. Good condition and apparently very comfortable. See more picks below the j...
click thumbnails for larger picsJust about a year ago, we asked the AT readers if they thought the idea of "equestrian chic" was hot or not and the response was pretty strongly toward......
Junk Drawer, Brooklyn, New York
We grew up in a household with a junk drawer. It was located in the kitchen and we called it just that: the junk drawer. As an adult, we have come to deal with odds an...
ATDC reader Barbara has a question about hanging drapes on a wall with uncentered windows: "I am planning to install a 144" curtain rod that run the span of my bedroom wall. The only issue with this ...
Alicia Paulson of Posie Gets Cozy has really bright, mod curtains in her living room that she made from fabric she found at reprodepot.com a few years ago. I'm hoping someone will recognize this del...
There are a few big luxury tile stores in town, and Artistic Tile is one of them. Sexy (or cheesy, depending on how you look at it) ad campaigns and high profile clients amp up their reputation......
Did you know that many of those pricey items in your bathroom cabinet can be made at home, in your own kitchen? Here are three recipes for bathroom staples: luxurious bath scrubs, a cure for any cough...
Name: Christiane, Joshua, Isabelle, William and Jake (the 12 yr old lab)
Location: Soho
Size: 3200 sqft. 3-bdrm condo
Years lived in: 2 years in the un-renovated space and 3 years in the renovated h...
We just received a shocking dressing down from our partner. We've just been told that we have not been putting the toilet paper in the holder the "right way." We've been told that we "put it in ba...
click for more picsThose of you who detest minimalist aesthetics (and experimental architecture) might want to turn away their eyes and skip this post, because the creation of Jo Nagasaka & Ssche...
We’re big fans of copper—both the rosy shine of new copper and the blue and green shades it takes on when it’s old and oxidized. Too much of it might look a little garish, but judicious copper a...
click thumbnails for larger picsA concept that seems to be gaining in popularity over the past few years is open shelving in the kitchen. It is a good look but you have to be cool with putting i...
click thumbnails for larger picsReminiscent of a sunset on a slightly overcast day (most days in our neighborhood), this color combination is one we've long adored......
Just a few days ago, Grace opened up the discussion about the situation of sharing a bathroom and specific guidelines that follow, whether it be with a roommate(s), girlfriend/boyfriend or spouse, an...
This photo of a set of bright red bar stools struck as a great idea for the kitchen. Lined up in a row, they have a bold impact against the white backdrop of the bar. Inspired by the look, we went s...
I have been waiting to see the documentary – Objectified by Gary Hustwit for awhile. You might be familiar with his first movie – Helvetica, which was a great success. My expectations were very hi...
I recently moved to an apartment with a very long and narrow living room (12' wide x 25' long). This is creating a challenge for me and my MCM furniture because I want to leave space open but if I lea...
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Adding a little bit of "ink" to your kitchen or bath with handscreened tattoo design accent tiles...Hot or Not?...
Organized shelves always give us a bit of thrill, not in the least because we struggle so much to keep ours tidy. This craft storage project incorporates so many great, motivating ideas that we were...
Recently, we found ourselves in the reusable grocery bag dilemma--too many bags and where to put them (not to mention figuring out a good way to remember bringing them with us to the store). Our tips...
They're back up!
Today is a very exciting day. My brother, Oliver, is launching his own blog today, which is going to be hot, hot, hot. While I've been focused on the home, he's been totally focu...
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Last week, I rounded up some examples of neon green used in interiors — and as soon as I committed to the idea, more and more examples came to my attention...
Do you have an island in your kitchen? If you do, it's probably true that everyone likes to gather around it. So how do you use it? We've been bookmarking interesting islands with sinks, others wi...
[Amazing Armstrong Floor ad published in Country Gentleman, September 1948 ]
People have been finding ways to make the most of their space long before they could click around the internet for ideas....
Lucky enough to live near tile manufacturers Heath Ceramics and McIntyre Tile, Abmatic redid their parents' kitchen and bath in salvage tile from both...
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We are looking forward to the official start of Spring this Friday. Warmer weather, more sunlight and spring cleaning fever. Embrace the start of the season with a little DIY by creating a new succule...
Yesterday in our Chicago travels, we checked out everyone's favorite place for color... CB2. Never having been to an actual brick and mortar location, it was as fun as we'd hoped. The store was pac...
It's a brand new panoramic image from The New York Times! Get a 360 view of J.P. Morgan's Private Study — finished in 1906, the study is now part of the Morgan Library and Museum......
This week we've invited AT LA contributor, Rebecca, to share ten of her favourite things around her stylish duplex apartment that she shares with her boyfriend, including a backyard entertaining areas...
We love a full, well-balanced meal with lots of love and care thrown in. But we also love small plates -- even at home sometimes we'll just throw together "appetizer food" when we can't decide what so...
Restoration Hardware's Brickmaker's table is constructed from 100 year-old pallets while their Furniture Factory Cart is a 1900s, recently restored, industrial original. The Furniture Factory Cart is...
Inspired by the common powder-coated wire frame dish drying rack, Jan Jannes Kitchenette concept expands the idea into four separate kitchen modules for washing, drying, cutting and cooking respecti...
A couple of weeks ago I talked about why I love to work from home (now that I don't anymore) so I thought it would be fitting to run down some of the excruciatingly wonderful parts of working away fro...
• Cure Clock: 7.5 weeks remaining
• Assignment: Read Chapter 1: Creating Your Own Vision
• Curees: 602.....The first week of the cure is about creating your vision for your home. It's ...
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Hi, AT — I've recently overhauled my bedroom, getting rid of an old waterbed and moving all the furniture in the small, narrow room around (regrettably, th...
We did a little snow shoveling for a friend when she was away this winter. And look what she brought us as a "thank you" from Sweden!...
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For many old bathrooms, a gut renovation is the only kind of renovation possible. Poor layouts, crumbling fixtures, and dated materials simply must be ripped out...
By now it is pretty common knowledge that Polaroid discontinued production of their instant film in June 2008. A group of local artists that have been working with Polaroid, in many formats, have come...
We were over at our favourite cat blog, Moderncat when we noticed these beautiful bird mobiles from Spool Sewing. Our youth demographic decor site Ohdeedoh was already on top of these last year, but w...
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One of our first furniture purchases years ago was a set of basic Metro Shelving components. The unit started off in the main room of our studio we were renting ...
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We really like the spring color palette that Crate & Barrel is using for their latest line of Marimekko bath products. Shower curtains and towel sets come in le...
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This Vintage Gold Chair is selling on Craigslist for $20 in Ashburn, Virginia. See the rest of our Top Ten finds this week by clicking on each photo......
Carrie writes: Help! My husband and I just bought a coffee colored microfiber couch to add to our bland apartment living room. Any tips on how to lighten up the room and add more style? The room fe...
In this week's close-up look at International Real Estate, The New York Times shows us a recently renovated one-bedroom duplex apartment in Casco Viejo, the colonial district in Panama City, Panama. L...
Patrick has a question about affordable outdoor storage:
I have been trying to finding an attractive, affordable storage container for my relatively large deck/patio. Ideally it would be about 3-3.5 f...
click thumbnails for larger picsLast week we took a look at a very varied group of black bathrooms. Today, we continue in this design direction with our selection of dark dramatic tile used in.....
Thanks to Danny Seo over at Daily Danny for uncovering a simple, clever idea for creating your own wall decoration: thumbtacks. Admittedly, we've never had enormous respect for our horsehair plaster...
In some ways it's true that the design of the refrigerator hasn't changed all that much from its inception almost 100 years ago, despite the fact that it's one of the most used (and least efficient!) ...
When we're helping clients get organized, one of the first things we address is paper coming in the door. Whether it's a surplus of magazine subscriptions or the daily newspaper, we try to curb the o...
Randall is looking for a local artist or designer to do a project. He writes: I am wondering if you know of any artists/designers in the Chicago area who work with resin like the Vancouver artist Mar...
Know a Bellini from a Bertoia? How about a Poul Henningsen from a Poul Kjaerholm? If your MCM knowledge needs a little brush up or your kid is a budding Corbusier, perhaps these flashcards are in orde...
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Taking to heart our readers' suggestions to add a dose of color to my modest galley kitchen renovation, I began sifting through their ideas for the perfect accen...
Liz has a White and Chrome Cart from West Elm available for $200. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Happy hump day. How's your week been? It's been overwhelming over here, definitely feels like everything has hit the fan at once: work, taxes, more work, family drama...So what's one of the best ways...
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Just last month the contents of fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent's Paris apartment were auctioned off, and today the furnishings of Gianni Versace's Lake Como...
"Which raises an important question about design and redesign: not to denigrate the importance of function (or even to suggest that what things look like and how they perform are mutually exclusive) ...
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We love the sleek, somewhat daring look of a very black (or just partially black) kitchen. Realizing this dramatic twist on a happy-go-lucky kitchen experience ...
Mount this Metal 1950's Counter/Drawers unit to the wall in your kitchen or office. Great vintage piece, sturdy and strong. See more of our daily picks below the jump!
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Hi AT! I was wondering if anyone can identify or give a date for this sofa table. It looks maybe Art Deco to me, but I don't know much about furniture. I've been thinking about painting the brass fram...
We admit that soapstone wasn't always in our vocabulary as an option for kitchen and bath countertops; we've only recently discovered the neat aesthetic and physical properties of this stone. We were...
In Old Town, a two month old West Elm Chocolate Brown Leather Sectional for $1500. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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While I was taking pictures at our most recent Meetup with Hable Construction, I spied this amazing graphic wallcovering in a conference room at the Knoll Showro...
For those trying to live a greener life, one of the biggest challenges in the kitchen is also one of its most necessary elements- the refrigerator. For most people, the refrigerator is probably the...
Dear ATNY: These chairs have been sitting for a few months in my favorite local second-hand furniture shop. Yep, brass Wassily chairs with grey leather (knock-offs, to be sure). Maybe they should be...
Are you looking to tile a bathroom or kitchen and need someone to do it? Bella Tile is a small shop with a good selection and often helpful service, and they're a fine alternative to the high-end ti...
Look at this simply lovely farmhouse kitchen from Lori in Long Island. She just finished renovating this old farmhouse kitchen on a budget, using a mixture of modern, serene colors and old-fashioned ...
Even if you’re not taking part in the spring cure, chances are you might be getting around to some spring cleaning. Well, we are, anyway—and it’s amazing how much more there is to do than we tho...
From the sidewalk outside, you could see directly into our kitchen (dirty dishes and all)!
AT Los Angeles reader and Koreatown resident, Celeste, wrote in with a window privacy solution she wanted to...
click thumbnails for larger picsChicago designer Nate Berkus recently decorated the apartment in Milan that he shares with designer Brian Atwood. Elle Decor takes a long look at the place and fr...
click thumbnails for larger picsIt seems that there's a kitchen renovation bug making its way across the blogosphere, and just in time for Kitchen & Bath month here at AT! First we saw AB Chao's...
A deadbolt with an "un-bumpable" lock, decluttering your bathroom, toilet roll craft for organization, advice for the decor blah's, some fav small space shelving solutions, scary closets, and beautifu...
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In the middle of a shaky economy, the modern rustic style seems to be picking up speed. Natural materials, simple forms, and a back-to-basics aesthetic provide a...
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There is something special about an antique piece of furniture. The history of a particular item, the question of who created it and where it came from. We are u...
Those of us with small spaces know how difficult it can be to find space for an ongoing project. In our house it often sits in the corner until we have time to get to it and then it occupies the coff...
The brick and mortar store for the now famous Renegade Handmade craft fair holds all kinds of handmade goods. While visiting today, we ran across the work of Hannah Clair Somerville who has some ha...
Drawn in by this very cute kitchen with double wheeled butcher block islands, we found inspiration a-plenty in the Portland craftsman it belongs to. The rolling design of the islands allows maximum ...
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Reading British designer Di Overton's blog, we came across these incredible wallscapes at Spazio Rossana Orlandi, an Italian design studio in Milan. Created by B...
We were walking by this tree on Prince street yesterday when Sara Kate said, "This is the tree that always blossoms first." So, we took a picture, and sure enough, there are some juicy blossom...
AT has posted about shower curtains in the living room but this is our first time seeing a window covering used as a shower curtain... ...
After 72 hours of checking out stores that we don't have in Kansas City, we came across these brightly colored ceramic animal banks at Sprout Home. Each one is over a foot tall (or wide, depending o...
Brilliant and hygienic idea for a bathroom sink which sports both a motion sensor to turn on when your hand is detected in front of the sink, and also magically follows your hand while adjusting the ...
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This Long Island home has been making the rounds online — it recently won the 2008 Peconic Honor Award for Architecture/Renovations & Additions from the AI...
A simple idea to add a little oomph to kitchen cabinets that are looking a little down and out. You could go a bit retro as shown in the project photo (these tiles remind us of "everyday plates" that ...
From chrysalis to spring flight, butterflies are all grown up-for the home this year. We're excited to see butterflies done in a classy fashion — elegant and graceful like the delightful insec...
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Before "green" meant green, it meant, well... green. It's my absolute favorite color, but even so, it's not a color I'd saturate my walls with. Nonetheless, thes...
The fabulous selection of wallpaper available these days is a decorator's dream. Bold graphics, jewel tone colors, you name it! After you take the time to do all the work of applying the wallpaper, do...
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Check out these awesome photographic modern quilts from Luke Haynes — "Working from photographs, Luke Haynes disassembles, digests, and reconstructs images...
click for more picsToday's Scavenger is all mixed up like pasta primavera, with selections that range from Modernist planters, to Japanese floor seating, 50's bar furnishings, a West Elm bookcase...
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Red and green reads like Christmas in print, but in person there is nothing about our kitchen's green walls and red and green accents that looks like Christmas...
Baltimoreans have always known that there are many wonderful neighborhoods scattered throughout the city — from Fells Point to Mount Vernon, Hampden and Bolton Hill. But who knew we weren't ...
While we're not sure how this rack earned the description of "invisible," we liked it for its low-profile form that brings magazine storage up to side table height without being wall-mounted....
Recently we spotted this idea for hanging artwork in the house. In this case frames are hung side by side creating a grid behind the headboard in a bedroom (finally something to do with all those pol...
A few years ago we featured WPA posters about books and reading, but the WPA produced posters on a wide variety of themes many with strong kid-appeal both in content and colorful, graphic style. See s...
Hi All, I am in need of assistance in identifying this rattan peanut-shaped ottoman. I would love to purchase it but have no idea the make, model etc. It doesn't need to be this exact one — si...
This wall of floor-to-ceiling open shelves really spoke to us. It looks like it might be in a ceramics studio instead of a kitchen, but it's difficult to tell from this single shot. A few of our fav...
More luxurious than your run-of-the-mill chalkboard paint, this slate tile wall in a penthouse apartment in Andorra also doubles as a floor to ceiling chalkboard. And when the chalkboard fad fades, ...
We love collecting mismatched china pieces--specifically tea and coffee cups. We have ours out in the open, arranged nicely on a simple white shelf in our kitchen. We love the idea, though, of "framin...
Here's a smart concept (thought hardly a new one) for small space living: a bathroom that hides away the sink, toilet and storage into the wall. Designer Pavel designed the Oneself specifically for th...
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Here's 5 more inspiring bathroom designs from the Arch Daily archives. If you missed our first roundup, be certain to check it out — Beautiful Bathrooms fr...
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Lately it seems like almost every house tour we see has jewelry on display. It's one way of bringing a little color into a spot, and it lets you keep everything...
We wrote about Taking Art Classes in DC and got some wonderful reader suggestions for art schools. Now we've rounded up drop-in sketch sessions, short classes, and workshops. These options are a gr...
Amanda is looking for a new home city: Inspired by your small cities out West post, I was hoping all the apartment therapy bloggers out there could help me out. My husband and I are looking to move to...
A few months back, Laure shared a rumor she'd heard that CB2 would soon be opening in LA. Looks like rumor is true. Last night we hit up a movie at the Sunset Laemmle and saw this wrapped around the...
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We love this bedroom for young newlyweds that designer Bryant Keller created on a pretty tight budget — the entire project (2+ rooms) was done for under $5...
As an AT reader, we were always impressed with Thomas' redesigned space. While his blog, My White Shirt, documents his multiple studio rearrangements, AT has posted his ever-changing space twice befo...
I bought this little piece of furniture at a garage sale in Santa Clarita for $10. I was very excited and didn't notice the damage to the laminate until it was home in my garage [shown below jump]. ...
Dana sent us an email: I'm starting to plan a move back to Chicago and I want to start over with a minimalist bang. I'm collecting photos for inspiration and I've come across the same platform bed twi...
We can never get enough of little side tables with character. We're already busting at the seams with side tables but if we weren't we'd give this cutie from Bungalow 5 a long, hard look. The woo...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe always enjoy flipping through the wonderful "open houses" on Bloesem, with their thoughtful in-depth interviews and abundant photos. But this recent one really...
This month on AT we're delving into kitchen and bathroom design in a big way, and one of the ways were doing it is by rounding up all the best pictures we know of rooms we've seen over the year...
One of our favorite morning activities is to take a meandering electronic "stroll" through our favorite blogs. We always end up somewhere unexpected with plenty of inspiring images, and today was no e...
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Happy St. Patrick's Day! In celebration of the Emerald Isle, we've rounded up some of our favorite Irish interiors including modern homes, traditional cottages, ...
OK, so the Wired article we're referring to doesn't really answer the question "Can Etsy save the economy?" But it does approach the trend of micromanufacturing from a pretty interesting angle -- aski...
It's rare to go into any traditional home in DC and not find an element of Swedish design. Clean, bright, and refreshingly simple — it's no wonder Swedish style is so popular in the DC area. Kl...
In Hayward/Castro Valley, a modernist Chrome BRNO-style Chair in a great color for $50. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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As a staunch believer in accessories, a sucker for shiny things, and a devout follower of the gospel of Tim Gunn, I'd like to put this question out here to all of you: how do you store your jewelry an...
When we purchased our recent rugs from Ginger Blossom, the accompanying literature included many stain removal tips. Specifically, one method using only detergent, vinegar, and water, is recommended f...
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It was my great pleasure last winter to be involved in a project that I thought was rather special — a cabin in the woods design...
Tuesday's Slinks include news about a 1946 modernist Silver Lake communal development, biblical small space living reconstructed (well, relatively speaking, considering who the occupants were), a site...
A recent article in The Wall Street Journal takes us inside two neighboring Garment District lofts that are decorated very similarly. One is the home of wedding gown designer Amsale Aberra, the othe...
Would you or the lovely AT readers be able to help me find a reasonably priced white steel bookcase? Preferably 2-3 shelves and not too tall. I like the look of this one from The Container Store, but ...
In Evanston, a Twilight Sofa/Daybed in grey from Design Within Reach for $1000. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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We really enjoy seeing entries in local design competitions, especially when there is prize money involved. The 2009 Cicely & Colin Rigg Contemporary Design Awards are focused on ‘contemporary seat ...
This classic Knoll Split-Rail Sofa was purchased at Modernica, and we think the plum color rocks. The cushions aren't quite as perky as they used to be, but the color remains unfaded. Located...
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A little touch of creativity goes a long way when planning a tile install. A thoughtful color choice, a mix of materials, an unusual application of a familiar sh...
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I've been scouring the internets looking for more information about the ElectroChef Electric Stove — spotted on notcot.org, the vintage beauty was manufact...
ATDC reader EMessner would like advice on refurbishing a family heirloom:
"Dear ATDC,
This bench belonged to my great grandmother, and is pre WWII. I have taken it apart to reglue and restain (as i...
Hi AT Readers! I recently inherited a beautiful danish modern chair from my great-aunt. It's in wonderful shape but no cushions came with it. I have contacted an upholsterer with reasonable rates ...
We have heard that Quality Tile is THE place to purchase tile at a steep discount. It's not only cheaper than the boutiques on 5th Avenue, but it's also cheaper than Home Depot...
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Anna's question earlier today about hanging a pot rack over the stove piqued our interest. Where do people hang their pot racks, and are there some good ideas out there that we can apply in our kitche...
click thumbnails for larger picsOn the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve got our Irish heritage on the brain, and so in celebration we went looking for some Irish design to share. House and Ho...
click thumbnails for larger picsLast week, we posted kitchens from around the world that we pulled from the wonderful Normal Room site. Today, we turn the focus to the domestic instead of the in...
Search for modern quilts and your likely to have to wade through mountains of ultra-traditional styles before you come up with anything that looks remotely fresh. That's why we've always got our eyes ...
If we were to ask you which household chore you most wished there was a better solution for, would you have guessed a "self-cleaning garbage can" would prove to be the most requested? No, neither did ...
click thumbnails for larger picsLucyina Moode is a freelance interior designer based in London. She started out working as a runner at BBC, eventually becoming an art director on multiple art an...
With a bouquet of gorgeous daffodils on the table it seems official that Spring is springing, birds are singing and...it still feels a little bit cold. But no matter, it's garden planting time and wh...
While taking a stroll through IKEA this weekend, a display of Malm dressers caught our attention. Dressers are something that we usually think about locating against walls, as most don't have a very...
We've seen card files as coffee tables, consoles and in craft rooms, but this kitchen island is proof that every idea has not yet been exhausted for using this much sought-after vintage find. We esp...
So, I've been looking for the bookshelf featured in this photograph and it has been driving me a little batty. I know I've seen it around, but I have no clue as to who the designer is or whether it's ...
Soap dishes may seem like small details that can be overlooked, but they're actually very personal parts of a home. Whether it's a simple porcelain dish or a sleek lacquer model, the soap dish is so...
When we see the color green being used effectively in a space, to us, it often gives off an energetic vibe. We love how kelly green, neon green or a shade of blue-green complement other hues and keep...
This week we're blogging from the road as we have left our humble diggs in Kansas City and made the journey to downtown Chicago. So far we've been on hot dog overload and have taken advantage of all...
What type of home would you expect a Ringling (yes, as in the circus) family member to inhabit? We were surprised by what we found when we saw interior designer Katherine North's two bedroom Russian H...
A couple years ago we posted about the Brush & Rinse toothbrush, an ingenious little mashup of the common toothbrush and a water fountain which allows the user to redirect the sink stream upward for a...
Brooklyn architects Made designed the kitchen for this West Village townhouse. It's not shiny, glamorous, or eye-popping, but rather quiet, somber, and respectful of its brick and timber shell......
If you're lucky, your toilet is newer and doesn't back up. But what if you have an older toilet that seems to, well, overflow a lot? You know, the one that you need to keep a plunger close at hand. ...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe took a look through the offerings on First Dibs from Chicago's own Assemblage shop today and came up with a high end vintage collection of funky golds and gree...
Visiting the reassembled kitchen of Julia Child Leah's post — What We've Learned from the Pro — has inspired us to post about kitchen color and knife storage. Julia Child was no stranger ...
These two Vancouver knitters, Mandy Moore and Leanne Prain, are up to making their mark on their city. Much like your typical graffiti, the two speak of "tagging" signs, poles and trees in their urb...
One thing to think about in your home is how much of your space you want to dedicate to decor and accents. You want your home to feel balanced and light so consider what spaces you want to fill up. We...
This summer we're planning on growing a few things in self-watering containers. Finding a spot to grow anything in New York City can be a bit tricky. We'll be using our fire escape and our landlord ...
Our friends over at Cool Hunting posted this informative and fascinating behind the scenes look at wallpaper company, Flavor Paper, with owner Jon Sherman giving a peel inside their New Orlean's desi...
It seems that most World Market goods reach for color, pattern, and texture. So for bathroom month, we pulled a few of those that combine either two or all three elements, making for a rich, lively ba...
It's no secret that we turn to VivaTerra for earthy-modern home furnishings and accents — they do practical without looking plastic. The shop has some new offerings to add a rustic touch to the m...
Thanks to Liz Lemon and my obsession with Alec Baldwin I try never to miss an episode of 30 Rock. Did you watch last week? The scene opened on Liz walking down the street with bags full of plastic c...
As it turns out, this Irish symbol that you'll see a lot of on Tuesday, also makes a great houseplant according to Ms. Stewart.
The growing tips are fairly standard:
1. "Plant in well-drained peat-b...
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I am trying to make my apartment more comfy but at the same time I want the wow factor. But I just don't know where to start. We mainly use our living room for l...
One of the dilemmas for pet owners while vacationing or traveling is arranging for your cats, dogs, chinchillas or whatever pet friend you may have, to be fed regularly while you're away. We're fortun...
From the Montreal Gazette's green living column, Green Life, we read the recent piece, Falling out of Love with Fireplaces, by Michelle Lalonde. It's all about the environmental pollution caused by ...
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Open or closed, colorful or camouflaged, everybody has to have a little wastebasket in the bathroom, although it's not the first accessory we usually imagine spe...
We’re on the hunt for a sensible dog food storage container that’s not an eyesore. Having lived in numerous homes without ample cabinet space, we find that it is not that easy to find a well desig...
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Though we've seen major retailers slowly adapt an industrial aesthetic in a handful of their new designs, this was a first — the newest Restoration Hardwar...
Growing up, I remember wicker baskets all over our house. My mom collected them, and I hated them when I was young. They were scratchy, and I was always tripping over them or catching my clothes on ...
We've polled your favorite exterior paint colors, but didn't include pink and purple in the survey. Then we came across this brightly painted house in Durham, North Carolina. What do you think of ...
Desiree sent us an email: I got these bamboo chairs at a second hand store. They cost me $35 for the pair. The finish is very weathered and uneven, but I'm at a loss as to what to do with them. Paint ...
Bathrooms are the most private public spaces in a home. It's the place where some of your most private activities take place, the place where you hide your private self from the world (medications, g...
Meg wants to organize her front entry, but at a more modest price:
Dear Apartment Therapy, I LOVE this hallway bench/shelf from Pottery Barn – but I don’t love the price. Any ideas/pieces cheaper...
click thumbnails for larger picsThe "Big Jars" by glass artist Elizabeth Lyons have so much going for them: beautiful strong colors (especially wonderful in multiples), gorgeous, simple shapes (...
We're always thinking about how to use textiles that were designed for other purposes in our home decor. We found this white vintage stool in the photo above, at Boomerangs in Jamaica Plain for $20...
We blogged a little while back about artwork for the kitchen, but missed these amazing tributes to one of our favorite eating institutions: the Taco Truck. Here in San Francisco, everybody has their f...
We love the classic combo of pink and black and the pop of gold that Johanna adds really pulls the look together. More inspirational views plus her small office space after the jump!...
Katie is looking for some info: I saw this post and was really excited to try this as a "room separator", as I cannot drill and regardless my ceiling is actually slightly curved and I don't think I c...
"...I also want to share a few photos of my fall cure 2008 project which finally wrapped up last week. AT and its community really helped us with making some of our bath purchase and design decisions....
Lately, every window of every flower shop we pass seems to have a stunning display of blooming orchids. Despite our fear of killing the notoriously finicky plants, their beauty finally won us over and...
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Call us crazy (and we know you might), but it seems like the smaller you go at Urban Outfitters, the more durable the item is (with the exception of cheap breaka...
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A lot of design mistakes seem to come from disregarding the importance of scale — the tiny sofa that got lost at sea in an expansive living room, a mammoth...
A vintage armless sofa in an original striped green upholstery is available for $500. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Color choices are always described in terms of mood, aren't they? There's the "tranquil" bathroom, the "cheerful" bathroom, the "dramatic" bathroom, blahdety blah. We've all heard the same song and da...
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I had always wanted an apartment that felt like a home. So..when I moved from NYC to CT, I decided it was ...
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Wool rugs are warm, beautiful, resilient and durable...but they still need regular attention and care. See our 5 simple tips for making wool rugs last and last below: ...
Homeowners Margaret and Frank Cusack witnessed the most recent transformation of Brooklyn from their brownstone on Hoyt Street in Boerum Hill. They bought their 4-story home in 1973 and have seen the ...
Hi AT! I would love anyone's suggestions for an exterior paint color. Thanks so much! Heather
(Include a pic of your query and your question gets posted first! Email questions and pics with QUEST...
For many, the dream of actually owning a house someday is nearly impossible to achieve, due both to low incomes and expensive home prices. We've shown you some organizations around Austin working to ...
click thumbnails for larger picsCole & Son recently unveiled a collection of wallpapers that is designed to "recreate the glamorous feel of the 1920s to 1950s". It was designed with The Royal Oa...
We love it when globes show up in decor and here you can get three of them to either start or add to your collection. See more picks below the jump!
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Winner of the 2005 Designboom Kitchen Design Contest in the Ambient Category
Though this kitchen design is a few years old, we wonder if it will appeal to more people in this era of downsizing. Add...
In Old Town, an already assembled white Surf Office Chair from CB2 in "perfect condition" for $100. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Even cabinet pulls can stick out and get in the way when you're in a cramped kitchen or bath. There is cabinet hardware that's designed with a minimal projection, but there's also the option of full...
Hi, I am trying to help my sister with ideas for her bathroom. It is a really small space, and we're looking to do just very cosmetic changes — don't have the budget to change any of the major ...
Who needs a coffee table? Here's one with legs! Its a Scandinavian coffee table that the owners bought in London and its a steal at $80. We also found a 1970's danish modern armchair and ottoman,...
If people who do only one thing are generally better at it than others, and if Italians are tops in glass design and style, then Bisazza Mosaico hits the mark...
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We just came across Tomas Kral's portfolio of kitchen tool designs, and we love his practical yet whimsical sensibility. Take a look at five designs that have real potential for use in the kitchen!
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