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Memorial Day weekend's about throwing the first great party of the summer. This week's Los Angeles Times Home & Garden section offers an article that will help you do that as well as a look at some t...
Name:David Skelley owner classic modern furniture store (Boomerang for modern) and Kurt Stell, artist
Location: “Little Italy” San Diego, CA
Size: 1,400 sq. ft.
Years lived in: 10, own
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Hello there. My Hubby and I just bought our first place (a 1940's cottage) and need to start making some decisions regarding the kitchen floor. Does anyone have suggestions for an inexpensive, DIY flo...
You know the "AT Survey", where Apartment Therapy asks all House Tour participants to answer a few questions about their home? We wanted to ask one of the questions of you about your home......
click thumbnails for larger pics Handmade rugs from Australia featuring the designs of the flamboyant and wonderful Florence Broadhurst was a highlight of the show for us. Gorgeous rich colors, ...
We first ran across Tia and Mikko's Finnish home while going through archives of photos of home computer workstation setups, and what struck us besides the obvious modern minimal aesthetic that permea...
If you're not going out of town, three day weekends are the perfect time to get going on all those pesky little projects on your to-do list. After all, you've got a little extra time on your hands and...
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For Memorial Day weekend, we thought we'd revisit a color combination that always makes us think of summer: blue and white. Specifically, lightweight cotton prin...
Ahhh, a long weekend. So many possibilities. Maybe you'll be hitting the beach, or tackling a project you've been meaning to get to. Will you have people over? Do a bit of gardening? Do nothing a...
Here are all the sales and design events across the country that are fit to print! The full list is below the jump for New York, Boston, DC, Chicago, Los Angeles & The Bay Area. Got a sale of your...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe have seen a few examples of Richard Powers's photography before. Some of his work was previously featured on Apartment Therapy as well. Today we wanted to dive...
The iPhone seems to be the phone of choice amongst the Apartment Therapy editors; at our retreat this past week, there were iPhones aplenty. I imagine that we'll all be giving the upcoming Color Captu...
One of our favorite ways to update a home is through inexpensive thrift store finds (and then painting the bargain piece a fun color). Liz, of Mabel's House does a great job by selecting solid pieces...
This is just the kind of list we're always putting together in our head, but Canadian House & Home beat us to actually writing it down. There are a few things we always beeline for in the thrift sto...
The newest three entries in our Smaller Cooler Kids' Room Contest are up and open for voting. Click over to check them out and give them a thumbs up if you'd like to send them on to the semi-finals:
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One of the highlights of the Westweek event a few weeks ago was the HOM house on display in the courtyard. The beautifully designed dwelling is the creative vision from the very talented and innovativ...
These stools were really nice. We met Chris Jackson in his booth, which was filled with more than a dozen of his Pythagoras Stools. Each stool is made from three pieces of powder coated steel...
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With homes like these in his repertoire, would you guess that Victoria architect Bruce Wilkin's own home is purely contemporary in style? See it after the jump.....
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This is a look that seems obvious when you see it in a room, but it's not something you immediately think of when you're planning a space. If you have the room, ...
click for more picsWhen we think of the Valley we don't normally think of high design, sleek shapes and modern living. But Studio City has become more than just a stomping ground for underage st...
This actually a Good Idea and a Good Question rolled into one! Apartment Therapy reader Amy sent us this image of her foyer. Instead of hanging wallpaper, she stenciled a Moroccan Damask design, whi...
Nicole sent in a good question: I've been looking for a mirror for my apartment and found this one from photographer Hotze Eisma's portfolio. I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find one like...
We just got back from the fantastic Modern Embassy Walking Tour led by Dwell Magazine editor Aaron Britt. We rushed to share some photos and info with you that are hot off the [press] digital camera...
Discussing the ShamWow here with Maxwell and we're both intrigued with whether we should give the As Seen on TV product a try (ok, maybe that's just me, but he's amused hearing the infomercial spoutin...
I recently purchased a Knoll Platner looking coffee table on Craigslist for $40. Are there any identifiers on the authentic table to let me know if it’s an original Knoll? The table appears to be...
During the last Cure, we got rid of about two-thirds of our clothes. Since then we have never dressed better in our lives. Part of the problem was that we had clothes in so many different places: a ...
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These five Etsy finds are made of steel. From a heavy steel plate bed to a delicate crocheted wire dish, each of these designs incorporates cool crisp metallics ...
The Rosebowl, Pasadena City College, Long Beach, Santa Monica Airport, Fairfax High School -- oh, how we love our flea markets in LA. We go armed with small bills, an idea of how much we want to spe...
Crucially important bits of exercise-related intel for those that like to take care of their body as well as their home:
Madden NFL yesterday released its would be Wii Fit-killer: EA Sports Active....
It is hard to find someone that will doesn't agree that the terrain of our fair city is one of the most interesting in the world. As the most densely populated in the state, we have crammed ourselves ...
When we spotted this Future Perfect coffee table, it definitely made us smile. In part because of the unexpected skate wheels but also because we love the idea of a lazy susan table......
If you've got the luxury of leaving work early to start the long holiday weekend, today is the last day of a full week of free admission for The Art Institute's recently unveiled Modern Wing, designed...
We often think that pushing all the furniture against the wall and leaving a large open area in the middle of the room will somehow expand the space. However, unless you're blessed with soaring ceilin...
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Vintage White Chinese Deco Highly-Stylized Lamp - $110 (NE Los Angeles)
Elaborate Moroccan Mirror - $399 (Hollywood)
Amish Rocking Chair - $85 (Venice)
Cool Retro Triangle ...
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A few weeks ago, I, along with the lovely and talented Amy Merrick, woke up early to be out at Dead Horse Bay by low tide. Dead Horse Bay, in Floyd Bennett Field...
"Accidents often produce the best solutions… only you can recognize the difference between an accident and your original intent." -Jennifer Morla
Jennifer Morla until recently, was the Chief ...
There's so many different types of media focused on home decor, it's become easier to grow an appreciation for a style or taste that isn't your own. We love all different styles of interior design, ...
We've always been a big fan of using metro shelving in the kitchen (and making it feel cozy by adding a table lamp and cook books). So when we spotted Liz's metro shelving in her office--we had to sh...
Here's some eye candy for the long weekend....
While Sara Kate is primarily interested in Jim Denevan's food business, I am more drawn to his hobby, his sideline, his totally irrational attachment...
click thumbnails for larger picsEven if you open your mail every day (which we highly recommend) there's still bound to be a little bit of pile-up of bills to be sent, outgoing letters, and maga...
click thumbnails for larger pics We liked the smart, stylish metal and wood pieces from first time ICFF attendees Misewell. Hailing from Milwaukee, the designers are brothers Vincent and Paul Ge...
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As we get ready for the official start of the summer season (at the pools and beaches at least), we're stuck by how different people view long weekends. Work colleagues...
I wrote in a few months ago trying to find the right wheels for a platform bed. I got some great advice and ended up spending a little more money for the wheels with breaks so the bed didn’t end u...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe like the beveled drawers of these Jackson dressers from Crate and Barrel, available now in the Marina. Check them out, plus more finds, after the jump...
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Carts can be a very efficient way to add counter and storage space to your kitchen, especially if they're topped in a butcher block. At the high end, butcher blo...
We've covered projects of Austin's Community Partnership for the Homeless before, as well as other activities and organizations in the affordable housing movement here in Austin. They've recently cha...
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In the West Village, Apartment Therapy reader Kristen has a cool wall unit for sale that can can be arranged in a variety of ways. Jump below for links:
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THIS WEEK
• Audrey Heller
• Mignonne Farewell Reception
• High Cotton Living
• DZINE
• Zinc Details
• Sanford Burroughs
• Tree Show
• Creativity Explored...
Vanessa writes: Hi-I am almost done remodeling my place and am on to baseboards. I would like to use something that is "less"-impact, like oak veneer, rather than solid boards. I have searched high ...
Hi Apartment Therapy! We are trying to update the window treatment in our studio apartment. We have south-facing windows that are a little more than 12' wide, so we get a lot of sun throughout the...
It's touted as the best-preserved architect-designed home in the UK. And it's designed by Jorn Utzon, the same man who brought the world the iconic Sydney Opera House, at that. The 1962 modern desig...
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This nice looking dresser with a mirror is selling for $30 in Silver Spring, Maryland. The piece is in good condition and we think this is a great deal. The dre...
click thumbnails for larger picsIn the Apartment Therapy classifieds today, reader Cocobeauvier offers a set of 3 vintage busts for $40. Jump below for links to the this and more good finds:
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Sometimes the most elegant is often the most simple. Snap up this versatile CB2 Runway table to use behind your sofa, in your entryway, as an extra desk (its o...
Hi Apartment Therapy — My husband and I would like to hang this Expedit unit horizontally in our kitchen for open storage for plates, cups, wine bottles, etc. We know it will be very heavy when ...
Christina of blog Thirty a Week is looking for good boxed wine suggestions. Can you help? She writes:Going canoe camping Memorial Day weekend and our group is looking for some good boxed wine to take ...
We write lists for just about everything. And as it turns out, many of those things have one thing or another to do with the home. The list goes on. And on......
The design blogosphere loves the design duo of Wary Meyers and now they have officially joined the fray. Starting last month, Linda and John are blogging their finds, treasures and ideas and naturally...
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When it comes to pillows, we're very particular. We prefer a mushy, down-filled pillow that can be squished and fluffed throughout the night., while our husband prefers an ext...
Ideally, within the first month you move into a place you've done all the painting you need to do and have at least started on more time-consuming tasks. That's in an ideal world. In truth, we still h...
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We've got a few pieces of furniture in our apartment that desperately need a makeover, and we're considering painting a couple of them in a really bright hue...m...
We love having parties at our home. It can be a small dinner, birthday celebration that involves fried chicken and biscuit taste-off, or a casual movie night. Email or Evite is the route that we usual...
Rachel sent in an email: Hi AT! I've been looking for a way to get my books off of my desk (as you can see in the picture) in order to clear off more surfaces, and therefore give some of the clutter u...
It seems that a new trend among designers is incorporating felt into the home's decor. One designer who is taking the trend and running with it is Paola of Atelier Pompadour. You may remember Paola'...
The newest three entries in our Smaller Cooler Kids' Room Contest are up and open for voting. Click over to check them out and give them a thumbs up if you'd like to send them on to the semi-finals:
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They call themselves "young talented Seattle dumpster-diving designers" and their Scrap lights were the most aesthetically impactful design we saw at the entire show that used low impact materi...
The stealth living room PC. We don't know what's cooler, the fact that you have your home theater PC and associated equipment hidden away in a sleek package or that there's a motorized access door to ...
We recently bought a few bunches of daffodils from Trader Joe's for just $1.29 each and have been inspired ever since. The pretty blooms and soft yet bold yellow color simply made us happy and we re...
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We love the look and feel of linen. While we've ventured no further than a tablecloth and napkins, there are plenty of other ways to incorporate lovely linen int...
Living in apartment and not owning a car, we've never used a garage to store our tools. We recently moved into a new space and found a spot for our toolbox, drill, and level on the lower shelf of ou...
click for more picsFor those of us who've had fantasies of living, Thoreau style, on Walden pond in a minimalist cabin we may have drooled over streamlined prefabs nestled in forests or dreamed o...
We shared SCAD graduate Paul Isabella's Table of Contents design last week and while digging around on his site we found these designs for Flat Pack Television Stands that are superbly simple.....
Check out the new collection of rugs from 102-year-old designer Eva Zeisel and The Rug Company. This first part post looks at the beautiful neutral rugs...
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Penny writes: My guy really wants mason jar drinking glasses. I love the idea, but there are some issues: 1. I use all our mason jars for canning our CSA produce.
2. We rent the 2nd floor of a 1920s ...
Artist Reece Terris created a six-story apartment building with each floor representing a decade from the 1950's to 2000. Installed in the Vancouver Art Gallery, each apartment varies to reflect th...
Two of our favorite shops in town have teamed up for an event this evening. Design Within Reach Tree Studios and Tara Heibel of Sprout Home are running a Modern Container Gardening class tonight from...
Maxwell's shares three of his favourites from last year's 2008 Small Cool entries: This week I wanted to dig back and show off the most popular posts from last year when we were holding our Small Cool...
Hi, I just moved to a small apartment in Park Slope with adjustable shelving in the living room. We do have a lot of books, but would like a better, prettier solution to what is currently up. Can yo...
Charlie Vinz of Chicago built this cantilevered bench himself for next to nothing. The milk crates provide a storage base and he used 2x4's from left over from framing his house to mount it all to t...
At ICFF, it's not unusual that both new products and the booths in which they're presented can spark thoughts of "I can do that" or "That would be cool to try at home". Here are some of the things th...
We don't even have a cat and this won us over: a beautifully designed kitty litter box that keeps your home cleaner and doesn't require you to use disposable liners.
More info and pics below.....
The current issue of Better Homes and Gardens features the delightful home of the Curci family. We were particularly intrigued by their idea to extend the kitchen counter through a window to be usa...
click thumbnails for larger picsCross-stitch prints combine the old with the new, and whether you love or hate this look in general, there are many different ways it can be applied. Our favorite...
Nearly every home has something we wish we it didn't— an oddly placed (but necessary) electrical fixture, an outdated sofa, ugly tile— but replacing even the smallest eyesore doesn't alway...
THIS WEEK
• Poketo Pre-Summer Storewide Sale
• BoConcept Annual Clearance Sale
• Hotel Surplus Memorial Weekend Sale
• Pier 1 Import’s Sunbelievable Sale
• Zwello 15% Off Kn...
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This is a trend that has seemed to have had some staying power. And while you wouldn't necessarily want every object in your home numbered, a little numerical d...
We've made a few of these string pendant lamps over the last few months, but we've had a few technical difficulties with the process. They were a bit messier and more fragile than we had expected an...
Outdoor furniture can take quite a beating. It might get hit with salty ocean air of the coasts, or be drenched in stagnant humidity in the Midwest, but no matter where you live, your outdoor furnit...
click for more picsWhen the call went out for testers to sample Dutch Boy Refresh Paint--I was stoked. I've whined previously about my orange creamsicle bathroom and lately I'd been itching to p...
We love the color palette of cloudy gray, crisp white and rust in this modern, relaxing guestroom at the Hotel Max in Seattle. A few other aspects we really enjoy about this room after the jump......
We sat on this picture for a while, fully expecting and dreading a chorus of "but it's not good design!" But it reminds us of our grandmother's house. And we felt wonderful there. And isn't that the...
Name: Nataniël
Location: Irene, Gauteng, South Africa
Occupation: Singer / Author / Food Writer / Entrepreneur / Ambassador of Child Welfare - South Africa
Type: House
Size: 2,300 square feet
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BeforeAT reader Schlomi sent in photos of an impressive kitchen cabinet makeover. According to their email, it took one weekend, "some paint, tape (lots of it), patience, and more tape." Jump below fo...
What do a waterfall, skatepark, and tightrope have in common? How about innovative ideas for empty city real estate. Take a barren lot between two buildings, add a fallen tree, and you've got the...
In anticipation of my own summer trip this July, I've been finding some inspiring hotels lately, like yesterday's Airstream Penthouse Park in Cape Town, and now this hotel that a friend of mine keeps ...
Product: FS-20 Steam Cleaning Floor Sanitizer
Designer: Romi Haan
Price: $100
Rating: Recommend**
The Haan Steam Cleaning Floor Sanitizer promises to clean and disinfect hard surface floors wi...
click thumbnails for larger picsMade of aluminum and frosted glass, the Deneb table from DWR is as sleek as it gets. We've also got lots of goodies from our classified section after the jump...
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Looking for a way to bring some color to your summer table without spending a lot? We've rounded up some bright, playful patterns that range from $10 to $50 per ...
As a child all we ever wanted for our bedroom was a set of bunk-beds, but alas, our parents refused to buy them as they deemed them unsafe. How we longed for them and all their laddery fun! That memor...
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From the Apartment Therapy classifieds, a Vintage French Phone fitted with a modern adapter for $50. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
Apartmen...
Hi Apartment Therapy! We are looking for alternatives to the Noguchi rocking stool that don't cost $800. We wanted to use them as night stands in our bedroom. Any ideas? Mike
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Steven Gambrel established his practice in New York City only three years after graduating from the architecture program at the University of Virginia. We think his interiors have a lush, sophistica...
This Room & Board "Davis" style queen sleeper sofa is going for $300 (originally $1600) in Tenleytown. The mushroom colored sofa is in excellent condition and measures 85 inches. More great Cr...
THIS WEEK
• Zella Brown Pillow Sale
• Chicago Antique Market Opening Weekend
• Urbanest Custom Upholstery Event
• Ben Brandt Warm/Cool Decorator
• Orange Skin Contest Series...
THIS WEEK
• Blu Dot Sidewalk Sale
• Frette Online Outlet
• Japan Brand Pop Up Shop
• DwellStudio Overstock Sale
• Bobby Berk Home Overstock Bedding Sale
COMING UP
• Hous...
Apartment Therapy DC reader Crystal is looking for the perfect media cabinet:
"Greetings décor gurus,
I have been on the lookout for a nice large media cabinet (bench style) for my home that ho...
While preparing the final Spring Cure post over on Apartment Therapy, we came across the kitchen of Fabien Barral in Auvergne, France. His home has graced several magazines in the UK and we're privile...
Name:Tom and Justin
Location: Brooklyn Heights
Size: 1-bdrm, 410 sqft. co-op in a 1918 landmark apartment building
Years lived in: 6 months
>> Enter Tom and Justin's Gallery!
This is Tom's first...
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Automobiles aren't such a hot commodity right now, given the struggling economy and efforts turned toward living less car-dependent lifestyles. Seems even Car an...
Lego lovers and architecture lovers have a lot in common, in fact, many of the people we know and love are card-carrying members of both of those groups. We were so happy to hear from the kind folks a...
click for more picsWe love revisiting spaces when they've been updated. Apartment Therapy reader/house tour participant Sharon Suh (see Sharon's Home Gallery) contacted us today about her most re...
The awkward thing about Ikea furniture is that it is so instantly recognizable; guests know immediately where you purchased your sofa or table and no doubt have seen it in several other houses too. Th...
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As the birthplace of the skyscraper, Chicago has a lot of high-rises, and a lot of amazing penthouse apartments. Living in the sky offers a few advantages inclu...
This is a remarkable design that we spotted in the Cranbrook booth (amazing BTW). An elegant trash can in two pieces that you open and close with your foot, made of powder coated steel. Closed pic...
click thumbnails for larger picsUXUA Casa Hotel is located in a small village of Trancoso on the northeastern side of the Brazilian coast. It is surrounded by tropical forests and it has some am...
Kristi writes: I recently purchased two little vintage school house chairs for my daughter. They are really adorable. I love the style. They are super worn and I am thinking I need to do SOMETHING ...
We briefly mentioned earlier today that we repainted our kitchen and bathroom this week. After we were done painting the kitchen, we noticed of a couple things to consider when you're looking to rear...
We envy people who have the patience and creativity to properly showcase their memories and the little, precious scraps of life. Luckily, Pam Garrison's got patience and creativity in spades, and ha...
When we stay with our friends in Encinitas, we enjoy checking out the main street full of stores, boutiques and restaurants. When we spotted Grounded tucked away in a little pavilion, we popped in to...
Come on over to Unplggd and check our current list of most popular home tech tours showcasing stylish integration of audio, video, communication and entertainment devices inside the home:
•Judith...
The Pratt booth was particularly good this year. The title of their show was Design for a Dollar, and industrial design students were challenged with coming up with original designs that could...
Using what you've got, making something from nothing, reducing, reusing, recycling - these are all reasons we here at Apartment Therapy love a good repurposing. Which brings us to London design stud...
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Turkish design firm Autoban is known for their unconventional use of natural materials. Their design for Bistro 33 in Istanbul is a great example of their subdue...
Hello Apartment Therapy! My mom is downsizing and moving into a MUCH smaller space. The problem is the living room. It is an odd shape and there is a fireplace right up against the wall and next to it...
As Gregory mentioned the other day, ICFF was all about texture. Even objects that did not normally beg to be touched (wallpaper, upholstery, dishes) seemed to have something unusually tactile about t...
Amy sent in a good question: I found this photo of this metal wall shelf unit, but have been unable to find anything like it. I'm on somewhat of a budget, but do you or any readers have any ideas wher...
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We love botanical illustration — the scientific precision of rendering a completely organic form has always held an intrigued contrast for us. And, for fol...
The newest three entries in our Smaller Cooler Kids' Room Contest are up and open for voting. Click over to check them out and give them a thumbs up if you'd like to send them on to the semi-finals:
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Apartment Therapy has covered Kelly Wearstler's collection for Sferra, but this week in DC you can see it for yourself. Timothy Paul Bedding + Home is showing the entire collection in its 14t...
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I'd like to fess up about a home project albatross that has been around my neck for ages now. Emily and I had started a stairway improvement project awhile back ago: we strip...
Hi, I'm contemplating buying a cute house in the country but all of the rooms have yellow-ish pine wood walls and ceilings. My furniture is more modern (not the stuff in these rooms). Do I paint? ...
This booth had something we'd never seen before: a full wood bathroom (sink, tub and all!). We stopped to chat with Laurie and Daniel, who run Gardenside and take pics.
More info and pics be...
...or, of course, a window surrounded by custom bookcases, but we prefer to see it the other way. This design really evokes a moment in time for us — when we've just finished a book and are looki...
It looks so composed sitting up there all by itself. On our walk home yesterday, we passed by this Saarinen-inspired, Tulip-Chair-looking seat on one apartment's balcony......
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We came across these collage prints and were stricken with the beauty of the vintage imagery used. We've loved peacocks for quite a while, and were immediately ...
Nothing says old New England like a lovely quilt. (Well, sure there are a few other quintessential New England icons that could fit that sentence but you get the gist...) The idea of using an old ...
click thumbnails for larger picsIncluding work in the recent and much-loved Smart Home exhibit, Chicago-based Green Sawn's practice revolves around using wood from local, recycled sources for it...
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For those who cringe at the prospect of a home full of drab venetian mini-blinds, but don't relish in the thought of going into debt decking out each window to t...
"Always design a thing by considering it in its next larger context - a chair in a room, a room in a house, a house in an environment, an environment in a city plan."
–Eliel Saarinen
Photo from Ho...
We just thought these were the sweetest napkins. Don't they seem tailor-made for a little summer party? We were completely impressed when we learned that Rachel of Heart of Light made these. She cut...
Yesterday over at Ohdeedoh we shared some great kid-friendly uses for this reflective spray paint, but after more consideration we think there's a few more places it could be put to use other than o...
click thumbnails for larger pics Bright and bold colors can be beautiful, even when they are used in every room of your home. Eve Trombley has accomplished the task quite well and although her ...
We're in the middle of repainting our kitchen and bathroom (pics tomorrow) and while removing an old mirror from the wall, it broke in half. After we calmed down (it scared the bejesus out of us) we ...
If you ever wondered what the deal is with all those thread count promises made on every sheet you buy nowadays, this is for you. In the New Yorker there's a great article on April White, who sued - a...
click thumbnails for larger pics Perfect for a petite nightstand, these small lamps promise not to sacrifice space for style (or vice versa)......
Kaitlyn sent us an email: I have loved the bedding in this cotton (fabric of our lives!) ad for years. Does anyone recognize it? The ad is a few years old, so maybe it doesn't exist anymore. I even...
Daniel Michalik is an Industrial Design Professor at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. He certainly practices what he preaches — as you can see from these amazing furniture des...
Here's an interesting concept: The Grand Daddy Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa has re-imagined the concept of "penthouse," thanks to seven gleaming, vintage Airstream trailers perched on the roof o...
click thumbnails for larger picsIf you've got the space, this West Elm canopy bed located in the Marina is just $200 and could make a dramatic statement in your bedroom. If you need something sm...
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When we posted high and low options for glazed ceramic planters, commenters seemed to want some more inexpensive alternatives, so we thought we'd pull together a...
We confess, Austin normally has gorgeous weather---the kind of weather perfect for relaxing on porches and decks. We found ourselves on a friend's beautiful screened-in porch this weekend, only we ex...
Aside from these cool chairs, we pulled the best of DWR off of Craigslist today. Some good stuff from there, and other places, down below.Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for yo...
Natalie sent us an email: I just got four of these chairs FREE on Craigslist (can't go wrong)...and now the fun begins! I want to paint and reupholster them myself, but my question is, HOW? I think I ...
Hello, Any idea where I can find this lovely rounded rattan chair in the Boston area? Thanks, Roxana
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Some of the details of this residence, designed by Kaplan Thompson Architects, are expressions of humor in design. Take, for instance, the custom coat rack inside the rural home's front door. The ha...
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A fireplace, bar, and stereo all-in-one! From the 1970's, it has a working AM FM stereo, Record Player, and 8-Track Player. The bar has red felt, mirrors, and ...
click thumbnails for larger pics If you're looking for a great piece to complete your outdoor space this summer, check out the fiberglass sofa for $730 in Garfield Park. Although, we can see it...
We love the 8 legs and sexy lines on this vintage Chippendale sofa from a seller in Amesbury. It's well-made, with a down seat cushion and hand-carved hardwood frame. The bright color would c...
This sink would be great for tiny apartments. I was at Bar East in the LES (NYC) last night and noticed their sinks are mounted in the wall. The tap comes out at an angle and underneath the soap dis...
Here at Apartment Therapy, we know many of our readers share our commitment to reducing, reusing and recycling. Many of us insist on eco-friendly goods for our home, from green cleaning products t...
I have been saving this still life for a very special post and a very special day. It is the perfect cake for afternoon tea, and with my house guests leaving tomorrow, I thought it would be an appropr...
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Vancouver interior (and exterior) designer April Tidey creates these spaces that are at once highly considered and lived-in. Each interior feels like a vignette ...
How did the Apartment Therapy design minds do on the latest round of Guess the Decade? Jump below to find out...
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Anyone able to help Katy identify the following: Hello AT: I saw this on the TV show Two and a Half Men last night and love it! Can anyone tell me where to find the quilt set? Thanks -- katy
Got a...
Oakland-based designers Tolya and Otto Stonorov quit their day jobs at architectural firms to take on the daunting task of renovating a 100 year-old, 400 square foot barn into a home for their budding...
With the beautiful spring weather here in Chicago, it's hard to think of a reason to stay indoors. In case your home needs work, but you've got the urge to spend some time in the sun, we've rounded ...
Remember back in grade school when hypercolor t shirts were all the rage? Man, I wanted one so badly. All it took was body heat and the color of the shirt would change (a little gross after recess w...
Recently a friend of ours rented a one bedroom apartment in Oakland. The 1960s apartment complex is located in a good neighborhood, near shops and public transportation. It has some nice original feat...
click thumbnails for larger picsOversized orange orbs - that is the simple shorthand for new lighting from Tom Dixon. Looking fabulous in multiples along the front of the booth, the new Fluoro l...
Game night in our house is something we definitely look forward to hosting. While we own only a have a handful of board games, we can understand the need for having an entire area devoted to crafts, ...
We have a favorite old dad sweater that we love, but with a decades-old stain on the front, it doesn't get worn very much. Yet, we can't quite bring ourselves to throw it away. So we we were thrilled ...
In our small space, we use two zebra ottomans that double as coffee table and also extra seating when we need it. While we love the cushioned vibe of the ottomans to rest our feet, it's not conducive ...
Wow. That's practically all we can say. This is a home theater to beat all home theaters. Obviously this isn't a realistic set-up for those of us that earn less than seven, let alone five, figures, bu...
Canadian inventor John Hutchison has had to deal with a few complaints about the state of his New Westminster, British Columbia apartment over the years. But the complaints aren't the usual for this...
We're big fans of repurposing household objects as organizers. Your kitchen cabinets can yield lots of ideas for home organization, like this loaf pan desktop sorter from Real Simple. The pieces cost...
Each spring I get the bug to really go overboard with my garden. I want to plant vegetables and flowers and vines and more succulents, etc. Sometimes, it's safe to say, I get a little ahead of mysel...
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The technique of tilt-shift miniature faking is a process where the photograph of a life-size location is manipulated so that it looks like a photograph of a min...
Andrea sent us an email: I have a good question for you all. I have three side tables and one coffee table (all wood/veneer) that I like the shapes of, but they have some wear-and-tear. I am consid...
We have a habit of looking up when we eat out because — in well designed spaces like Audubon Circle near Fenway — we often discover a lovely light fixture we've never seen before. W...
The newest three entries in our Smaller Cooler Kids' Room Contest are up and open for voting. Click over to check them out and give them a thumbs up if you'd like to send them on to the semi-finals:
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The lime green house on conservative Wisconsin Avenue screams out "mid-century modern." Even without the name, you would know that the store sells items from that era. Furniture, home accessories, l...
Whether it was posts about household uses for newspapers, tips for cleaning hardwood floors, 2008 Small Cool finalists, luggage packing tips, how to be a good house guest or house tours from Venice Be...
Hi Apartment Therapy, Attached is a pic of my dining area and portion of living space next door so you can see some of the colors/materials that share the joint space. I don't know why I'm having s...
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We're not above living in a garage, and certainly not if it's been designed by these folks. Shed is a Seattle-based architecture and design firm with a clean, m...
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These quilts are high on color, boldness, style but, alas, they're made for kids. Nothing says you can't use them, though, in a child's room as they're intended,...
One of the oldest fabrics and certainly one that has a place in our heart (hours of kindergarten fun making wallets and hearts and letters), felt was all over the place at ICFF. And for good reason. ...
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We get a kick out of the argument of whether or not to organize your books by color. While we admit to doing it rather obsessively, there are those that make the point...
With a bunch of carpenters in the family, we've always had a soft spot for toolboxes. Granted these colorful boxes might make the aforementioned carpenters shudder. But the color floozy part of us...
This amazing small Wisconsin cottage featured in Chicago Home + Garden is steeped in history and sincere care about restoration. The one-bedroom tourist cabin from the 1920s has been brought back to l...
As we enter the season of summer soirees and bridal showers we've been thinking of little things we can do now to make the rush out the door—inevitably late and slightly frazzled—a bit mor...
click for more picsVintage Extra Large 10' x 8' Area Rug Excellent Condition - $75
Modernist Floor Tall Lamp Light - $75 (Korea Town)
Steelcase desk and chair - $150 (Long Beach)
Retro Dining ...
Tyler from Plastolux had a hankering for a pair of Eero Saarinen side tables, but he wasn't quite excited by their steep price. After scouring all the usual sources for a deal but coming up empty-ha...
There's nothing more appealing to us than functional design. We ran across these downspout gardens in Seattle that had us wishing we had the ability to transform the side of our own living space! N...
The Midwest has recently had some treasures here and there, but it hasn't been jam packed with with wonderful Mid Century finds like it is today! We have scavenged over 25 cities to bring you the b...
There's an ongoing debate in our house--DVD's on display or hidden behind closed doors. We are a fan of the latter and can't quite seem to get the rest of the house on board. We're hoping Christine'...
Here is my next batch of top picks from the weekend's International Contemporary Furniture Fair. I'm running these each day for the next few days.......
Name: Scott, Marie & Wainwright
Profession: Entrepreneur/Journalist/Shiba Inu
Location: Castro
Owned/Rented: Owned
Size: 2600 sq ft
Type: 3 bedroom house built in 1900
Years lived in: 5
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click thumbnails for larger picsThis year, IKEA had a big, beautiful booth at ICFF filled with the upcoming PS Collection. It was full of interesting pieces with more than a few that we could se...
Scalamandré opened an online outlet store last fall, giving us a great new online source for discounted designer fabric. And then we recently found Robert Allen's online outlet store. Are there...
It's been a solid six months and we're still undecided about what color to paint our bathroom. For awhile, a rich sky blue with white trim was in the works, but now we're not so sure. Since the bath...
As design month here in New York builds momentum, I stopped into the Meatpacking District for MPD Design 09, hoping to find something colorful to write about. Designers from Finland were featu...
click thumbnails for larger pics Who doesn't love the work of Angela Adams? This 5 x 8' "Islands" rug by Adams was originally purchased from DWR for $900 and is now available in Palo Alto for $3...
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If you live in a small space, you might not have the luxury of a laundry room or even the closet space to stash your ironing board. For those who face the ironin...
Lyn Gardener is best known for her Albert Park store, Empire Vintage. Lyn had her heart set on the run down mattress factory nearby and after waiting 3 years for it to come onto the market, Lyn renova...
This West Elm headboard is half off and is thus a great deal. Lots of other cool stuff down below! Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shopping Guide....
Marisa sent us an email about a great find. She writes: I went to the Big Swap Bonanza and scored this adorable table (shown above). It needs a little work but I think it could be a great addition to...
Hello Boston! We will be installing lighting soon in our loft, and so we need to make a choice on what kind of lighting to hang over our dining area. What you can't see in the attached photo is that...
This tech-y looking loft has an egg crate shelving and ceiling design that's a sort of running theme through the entire home. Here we see it in a wall of storage with green-painted backs and in the ...
This small collection of furniture is by the San Salvadorean team of Claudio Segovia and Jenny Menjivar, and it caught our attention from aisles away. Beautifully conceived of opposing forms and ma...
We're fascinated by this Antique Bellows Coffee Table likely used by a blacksmith in the early 1800's. The industrial antique is made from solid wood, leather bellows, and a cast iron frame. ...
click thumbnails for larger pics Was it love at first sight or should these chairs walk by again? This pair of Russell Woodard wrought iron patio chairs will turn any outdoor space into the pla...
Hi Apartment Therapy! I'm hoping you can help me out. We've got a giant farmhouse table in a beach house. We've been looking for chairs for about two years now, to no avail. I think we are going to at...
Apartment Therapy DC reader Jonathan is looking for help eliminating a drop ceiling:
"Hi! I'm trying to figure out an alternative to the standard (ugly) drop ceiling in my condo's entrance hallwa...
Recently over on Apartment Therapy Chicago, we featured our new cork cabinet siding. It wasn't ever in our plan, but on a whim became a great, useful choice for figuring out a kitchen gone slightly aw...
We spent forever in this booth. Not only did we chat for a long time with founder, Sheridan Coakley, we met and traded cards with Birgit Lohmann, founder of Designboom, and learned more about ...
This was the brightest booth we saw! Another new entry this year, Cadee Wilder founded Kreme Life just last year and produces stunning wallpaper that is low VOC, eco-solvent, and designed & ma...
We've always been drawn to Koi's thick leather chairs on wire bases that remind us of Eames or Saarinen. This year we found Koi's founders, Kirstin Jones and Adam Bottomley, out of their booth...
This one was so sweet! Lizzie Allen's booth was another refresher that reached back to childhood to do it. A young Brit inspired by a nostalgia for A.A. Milne and more innocent days, her bespo...
This booth was a little confusing to source, but we met Florence Edmond from Martinique and loved her pillows as well as this amazing bedroom by Aboubakar Fofana of Mali. Both are part of Afri...
We just came across this utilitarian outdoor dining table at NapaStyle and had to share it with you here. The folding zinc table is like an antique out of a Paris garden......
For this round of Guess the Decade, we're looking at a living room that is all about space, form and texture. Take a good look at the decor and design details and then make your best guess below the j...
Hi all, since Apartment Therapy has blogged from TV sets before, I'm hoping this question will be considered in that vein. I'm wondering if anyone else is, like me, equal parts home design geek and po...
click thumbnails for larger picsYou might say Vancouver-based ceramicist Gailan Ngan has clay in her blood - her father Wayne Ngan is also a noted ceramicist, and she started her career working ...
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When you think of high-style interiors, laundry rooms might not be the first thing that come to mind, but shelter mags and catalogs would beg to differ. Just bec...
Beyond throwing open the windows and getting the dirt out of the corners, Spring is a great time to lighten the load of furniture and stuff from inside your house. In the Cure, one of the first assig...
click thumbnails for larger picsJuju's Delivery started out in Berlin in 2004. We like their wall drawings. They are fun, clever, and add so much character to each of the interiors. We always th...
click thumbnails for larger picsBerhardt was one of our favorite booths at this years fair - modern, clean, streamlined and minimal. The featured pieces are from different designers but are upho...
If you're anything like us (and Bridget) you've fantasized about re-designing your grandparents digs. We always wanted to rip up our grandparent's old, dusty carpet that was covering up beautiful har...
We've long been fans of Trine Anderson's colorful, retro designs for Ferm Living, and when we passed Ferm's booth at ICFF, there was certainly a lot to love. But our favorites were definitely the 100%...
We definitely have a soft spot for pendant lighting of all kinds, and these are pleasingly, colorfully, definitely different. The light they cast is soft, more like mood lighting, but would make a b...
[Simple book placement inspiration at the Catherine Malandrino store in Los Angeles.]
We often talk about book storage and placement on Apartment Therapy. Since so many readers enjoy their book collec...
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We've never been big IKEA furniture shoppers, but we often go and peruse their smaller objects for great finds. Over the years, we've accumulated three particula...
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It's not too often you see a tree house outfitted with a flatscreen TV and a kitchenette, but the projects from UK-based Blue Forest include all the creature com...
Last week we featured the amazing Jardin Majorelle in Morocco. The bold blue and the rich textures definitely got us fantasizing. But we hadn't thought to apply the same ideas to a smaller outdoor s...
In most rental apartments, for what ever reason—the over-head lighting is inadequate and unflattering or there's not quite enough outlets for table lamps—there's always that one dark cor...
Liz is looking for some suggestions: My husband and I are planning a move (escape) from NYC to the West Coast and we have selected SF as our destination. I was hoping the AT community would have some...
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Reader Emily was inspired by Jeanine's post on black toilet lids from back in April and decided to share her own black & white bath (and matching cat!) with...
The newest THREE entries in our Smaller Cooler Kids' Room Contest are up and open for voting. Click over to check them out and give them a thumbs up if you'd like to send them on to the semi-finals:
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Giorgio Morandi (1907-64) brought new meaning to appreciating home objects. The Italian painter never tired of studying, rearranging, and painting the same bottles, jars, and pots in his Bologna, It...
more ICFF picsLike teenagers in the back seat at a drive-in, we had a bad case of the wandering hands syndrome while touring the displays of ICFF this year. We don't know which question we asked ...
Hi there Apartment Therapy, I hope you can answer my question. I would like to experiment with decorating my studio with moulding on the wall or the ceiling (I was inspired by an image on the site),...
The Oregonian published a great article yesterday about a problem many homes face, no matter how big or small: the dead spot. Awkward, narrow nooks and walls between disparate spaces can baffle even...
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Here's a way of illustrating interiors that we've never seen before. German artist Simon Schubert creates "drawings" of interiors by simply folding white paper.....
Amidst the more serious offerings at ICFF are always a few that we love for their tongue-in-cheek sense of humour. This candlestrip from Design Glut is one of them. Responding to a challenge by curat...
I just spent the weekend trawling the aisles at ICFF in NYC and had a great time. Unlike past years, which have been crowded and frenetic, with lots of stuff that wasn't so interesting, this year th...
We've always struggled to find a happy medium between our modern, minimalist aesthetic, and our love for ornate, vintage details. It's resulted, for us, in a happy hybrid between contemporary and anti...
This picture may look familiar if you've seen our recent house tour (Kyle's Jamaica Plain Gem, 1 Year Later). (Familiar but not identical...we've already made some tweaks to this hallway spot!) Man...
click thumbnails for larger picsThanks to Post 27, we now know about Kiel Mead, the designer behind the amazing birdie lights. In addition to the birdies, Mead designs furniture (and jewelry)......
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Eclectic style is a tricky beast that sadly equals "random" more often than not. Even with the best pieces, the attempt to layer modern and traditional have left ...
Lingerie Chandelier from ICFF (detail photo below)
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We first learned of the work of David Cafiero when we saw the House and Garden feature on the fantastic design he did for Chloe Sevigny's apartment. We found this beautiful home on Cafiero Sele...
We blame our love of watering cans on our Grandmother, who used one nearly every day. We've since learned that although they are quite handy, they can be a small pain to store. Their long spouts al...
click thumbnails for larger pics We have a horrible dumpster diving habit. Not so much actual diving, but anything of a curious nature that's sticking out the top is fair game! We found this o...
A Smead Manufacturing email that landed in our inbox yesterday reminded us of National Pack Rat Day (always on May 17th). Smead conducted a national survey which we found quite interesting......
click thumbnails for larger picsLast weekend's unseasonably warm weather got us itching to get outdoors and garden. No, we don't have a yard for planting, but that hasn't stopped us and it shoul...
Shielded in a glass facade that has been screen-printed with a pattern, this house outside of Pamplona, Spain is striking in its simplicity from the exterior. Designed by Vaillo + Irigaray, the...
click thumbnails for larger picsThis past weekend marked the first time we saw a Jonathan Adler booth at ICFF. It was filled to the the brim with his signature style and we grabbed some photos o...
Originally a window factory in the 1900's &m,dash; this loft space is quite the city dwellers dream. The loft that exudes "silent background" was designed by architecture firm Qb3 Design. The...
Lately, we've been really inspired by pared-down interiors; or as Laure once said, "It's an apartment on a diet." So, when we found these photos Ben and Claire's townhouse, we had to share: What was ...
Name: pinolb
Location: Cubelles, Spain
We moved from the U.S. to Spain last spring and due to high shipping costs and limited space in our new place I had to do some major downsizing. The o...
click thumbnails for larger picsPick up a Room & Board red Eames plywood chair in SOMA for $500. See this and other finds after the jump...
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A little while ago, we wrote a post about inspiring freestanding entryway racks from Asia and Europe, which we're following up now with some options a little clo...
We've seen some gorgeous color schemes in homes around the country at Apartment Therapy. Tastes certainly differ, with some people favoring bright colors and others preferring soft neutrals. While po...
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These sleek Danish Modern arm chairs bring airiness and sophistication to a wide variety of interiors. And speaking of a wide variety, check out our listings be...
Susan writes: In the May issue of Cookie magazine they did a write up about a bungalow home in California. One of the things they mentioned was that they "triple-bleached" the oak floors to add light...
Hi Apartment Therapy! Hopefully some readers will have good suggestions for choosing a chair from Brocade Home. Thanks! Allison
(Include a pic of your query and your question gets posted first! Em...
We recently visited a friend's apartment that's on the market. They've staged the home beautifully and every last detail has been thoughtfully addressed to show the apartment in its best light at op...
This was one of our favorite new booths. Andrew Moe showed off a super simple line of ash furniture, The Oslo Line, made of reclaimed lumber that had relatively low price points, compared to t...
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This 1970's-era teak credenza from Scan Furniture is selling for $160 in Silver Spring, Maryland. The VERY big piece is made of teak and teak veneer.
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We've never been one to shy away from a little hard work and resoration for the right piece of furniture. There's always something quite satisfying about bring...
This sweet little antique spool cabinet table is both functional and unique. We'd use it as a bedside table, and love that the drawer can hide a multitude of sins. We also found an 8' long tu...
Can anyone tell me where I might find a rug similar to the rug pictured in the attached? However, I'm looking for a rectangle, not a circular rug. I'm decorating a nursery in an astronomy theme and ...
We've been on the hunt for some hooks to help make our landing strip more useful for weeks now, but finding interesting hooks isn't as easy as we had hoped. Imagine our delight therefore when we f...
A while back I transformed the surface of my refrigerator into a giant chalkboard and began to record what I cooked in the kitchen and harvested from our garden. It was a handy way to plan meals and t...
More color. Amy Helfand's rugs are always a favorite. This year she presented new workings in wool, with prayer flags featuring prominently as they strut across the backgrounds.
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This year, the Noguchi Museum had a very stripped down booth that featured one new, reissued design - the 1AS - a painted version of the 1A that hasn't been seen since 1952. We always love their lam...
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More amazing color and incredible patterns. This one is from Camilla Meijer, a Swede living now in London, who was debuting her new line of designs for shades, wallpaper and cushions. Her miss...
Anglepoise is back! The original design, over seventy years old based on a simple spring mechanism, AND on which Luxo was based is now available right from the source at a good price. We spen...
Greetings from New York, as we report with two of the Apartment Therapy Los Angeles team here to attend ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair). We'll be reporting soon about everything we go...
This was the first thing we saw when walking into ICFF yesterday, and we loved the simple, upbeat color and pattern. After a winter like this last one, it's what we need. The Brits had some of the...
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