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Design on a dime, design for a dollar, this week's Los Angeles Times Home & Garden section puts the focus on thinking economically, from inexpensive ideas for sprucing up a rental to Pratt's inspiring...
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Name: Jeremy Kasten, Filmmaker
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Size: 880 square feet
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Hello Apartment Therapy, I've recently received these two items as gifts. I'm very into the industrial look and love them, but I'm not sure exactly what they are. Apartment Therapy readers, can you h...
Our apartment building, a relatively small four-story structure, is about to start undergoing restoration work to the facade. This will mean three months of scaffolding covering the front of the bui...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe ran across some amazing photos of a beautiful Toronto home today - graphic in the extreme, the photos of the black and white interiors reveal a super stylized,...
Emily, one of the contributors for TheKitchn and my better half with whom I share my life and home, recently traveled over the Atlantic for an epic solo 2-week backpacking trip across the UK while I w...
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"Generation Ikea... give it to me now, give it to me for a buck, I don't care how well it's made or how long it will last."
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From what little information we could glean from this photo, we were surprised to find that it isn't a view of someone's apartment but rather a home decor store named Pomelo Home which is based in Sin...
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The entryway is one of a home's most important spots. It's the first thing people see when they walk in, it's the place where clutter can most easily collect if ...
Looking for outdoor planters and furniture that is stylish, simple and affordable can prove to be quite a challenge so we're always looking for smart ways to use what we've already got at hand. Long ...
Here are all the sales across the country that are fit to print and a lot of them are online as well. Know of one we don't? Email us. We publish each week, the deadline's Thursday morning...
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click thumbnails for larger picsOne of our favorite ways to compare what effect a building renovation or interior remodel can do is to look at before and after pictures. Since Andre Rothblatt Ar...
Sonia writes: Hey Apartment Therapy! I’m hoping this incredible community of DIYers can give me some ideas on what to do with this basement. We’re getting ready to buy this awesomely huge and his...
You might remember Catherine's hallway from a previous Apartment Therapy post. Leslie from AT, San Francisco highlighted 10 refreshing decor ideas from Catherine's home. While Catherine has since mo...
We love linen. The look is earthy and sensual, and it filters light beautifully. True linen should be made from flax fibers (as opposed to synthetic fibers, which is more commonplace nowadays) and can...
On a gorgeous, warm day like today, the colors in this room feel so refreshing and crisp; reminiscent of water without being depressing....
These two chairs (pictured) are in the market for an overhaul and we'd like to reupholster them. We've been checking prices around town but don't want to spend the money right now on hiring someone fo...
You have to imagine these really large. As a Christmas present to ourselves, Sara Kate and I left the baby with her mother and checked into a sweet little hotel in Sag Harbor for TWO nights just be...
AGA ranges are the real deal: they're solid cookers that come in a gazillion colors and many models have multiple ovens and six burners. However, it's not uncommon to see the workhorse appliance anc...
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Kitchen islands can be pricey, but they don't have to be. Almost anything can become one, as long as it's an appropriate height. Click below to see how file cabi...
We've been posting more and more about crochet chic (or knitting chic as the case may be) recently. Match that trend up with modern woodland and you've got yourself a crocheted stool that isn't too m...
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We have literally just spent hours pouring over these images from photographer Adriano Bacchella, who captures breathtaking Mediterranean interiors. And while t...
Tracy is looking for some suggestions: I bought a vanity with frosted green glass for our master bathroom, and now I'm having trouble figuring out what tile to use in the room. The green has a strong ...
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Further encouraging our fascination with DC Embassies, The Washington Post features the Italian Ambassador's brand new kitchen. The renovation is stunning, but...
This Friday's Los Angeles Craigslist Scavenger is all about lamps and lighting...
Vintage Brass Milkglass and Walnut Bedside Lamp - $35 (Studio City)
Eames Era ceramic "Flying Saucer" Base La...
Hi Apartment Therapy, My boyfriend and I moved into this three story loft about 4 months ago, and I have been struggling with what to do with this wall ever since. I'm not a big fan of the wall col...
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You might be familiar with Modern Shed, a Seattle-based company and flat-pak prefab structure of the same name. While the Modern Shed has insulated walls and pr...
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I did not, thank god, grow up in such a "stylish" apartment. Every piece of furniture, every object, every thing had a story to tell, the story of our family. Ou...
In the movie, Sex and the City, Louise (Jennifer Hudson) carries a Louis Vuitton bag that she's rented from Bag, Borrow or Steal. I've always wished that such a site existed for furniture; I'd get a ...
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Our last design meetup was just over two weeks ago right ...
As notorious "keepers of scraps of paper" who have been known to frame seemingly worthless doodles, quotes and images, we took to this new site immediately. An interesting take on the Twitter trend, t...
We don't think of Anthropologie as a go-to source for outdoor living but we spotted this little grill and thought it would be a delightful addition to a mini deck or porch......
This outdoor "living room" featured in Elle Decor (designed by architect Steven Harris and interior designer Lucien Rees Roberts) reminds us of the very dream-like photos in Anthropologie's new catalo...
A carpet?! Yes, that's what my (most likely horrified) husband will surely ask when I propose the idea tonight. Laure's post on painted patterned floors got me thinking. We have an addition with a ve...
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We've been enchanted by Moroccan Wedding blankets for a little while now but short of a plane ticket East, we haven't been sure how to lay our hands on one. We'v...
We're total suckers for anthropomorphic anything, so it's no surprise that these expressive chairs from P-Arch by Bora Cakilkaya, made our morning. A chair that appears to grimace or smile as y...
We gave the Midwest Scavenger a makeover this week! How do we look? We wanted to show you larger pictures than we have in the past and this was a great week to do so. There are some beautiful...
click thumbnails for larger picsCalifornia Home + Design Magazine is at it again, this time asking readers to pick their favorite dining room from a slew of submitted entries......
THIS WEEK
• Cambridge Open Studios
• Newburyport Spring Festival
• SOWA Market
• Mohr & McPherson Warehouse Closing Sale
• Frette Online Outlet
• Todd Farm Antiques &...
The New York Times has a project page set up to gather the stories that make up "the human side of the global recession". We just watched a video of a young Philadelphia artist who tells a bit about h...
A good friend recently reached out to share a newfound lesson learned from gardening: sometimes patience really is a virtue. The foxgloves marching toward her front door above were planted as seed...
THIS WEEK
• RCKNDY Anniversary Sale
• Daniel Donnelly Sale
• Frette Online Outlet
• HGTV's Bang for Your Buck Scouting
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Skona Hem recently did a feature on this afternoon party in a greenhouse in Sweden. Aside from the stunning scenery and pretty linens, we were intrigued by the string of Easter lilies hanging above t...
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• Dune Moving Sale
• Red Threads Bedding Sale
• Urban Oasis Home @ ABC Home
• Frette Online Outlet
• Japan Brand Pop Up Shop
• Bobby Berk Home Overstock Bedding...
click thumbnails for larger picsThis set of six light blue Cheap Chic chairs from Philippe Starck might be the perfect companion for a lonely dining table. Check them out, plus more finds, after...
On NPR the other day, we heard a story about the effect of the economic downturn on self-storage units. Many people who can't afford to pay their fees have defaulted on their spaces, so storage prov...
Last month we brought you an event taking place in Austin that combined both helping the community and recycling. Called the Fence Me In Project, the aim of the project was to gather the community to...
Victor is selling this pair of side tables, that, as he notes in his post, would be great indoors or out. Click on any image for more...
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THIS WEEK
• Janakos and Company Warehouse Sale
• Rock & Rose Giant Plant Sale
• Mignonne Final Day
• High Cotton Living
• DZINE
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click thumbnails for larger picsA little bit of greenery never hurt anyone - and from what we've heard even the most die-hard brown-thumbed gardeners can do pretty well with a small terrarium. H...
Hi, We bought this home last summer. The exterior of the house has been neglected. We would like to work on it this summer, starting with paint. Any color suggestions? Or suggestions overall? ...
Kay Hymowitz's article, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Businesswoman from the Spring 2009 City Journal argues that with the current mix of injured economy and emerging visual age, "designers are ...
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This antique white coffee table is in great condition and measures 23"w x 16h x 50"L. Pick it up in North Arlington for $40.
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In Lakeview, a set of two stepped West Elm Side Tables for $100. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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A Room & Board sofa, the DWR Bantom Sofa, two boldly patterned Kelly Wearstler-esque sofas and a vintage daybed. Also a gently used Segway XT with only 40 mil...
Who doesn't hate walking in their kitchen and seeing a long trail of ants coming down the wall and amassing in a large group on the trash can? These persistent little critters can be difficult to dea...
Names: Ra'ed, designer at Apartment Zero, and David, lawyer
Location: Kalorama Triangle, Washington DC
Size: about 1900 sq.ft.
Type: building The Wyoming, built in 1900
Lived in: owned for 14 year...
Dear Apartment Therapy, I would really appreciate your help. I’m trying to track down the blanket seen on the chair in the image above. This image was part of your [Small Cool] contest. Any help wou...
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Whether for comfort, function, beauty, or humor, these four pieces of furniture are shaped like the body in one way or another......
As someone who works from home (and to be perfectly honest, has waaaaay too many books and magazines) I was inspired by this photo of Chicago photographer Sandro's library in his live/work space. Whil...
Unplggd has been very lucky to have our own DIY master blaster, Peter Treadway, consistently posting amazing DIY projects he's done from his home for us weekly. Hopefully you've found them as inspirin...
We had to share this article we saw yesterday in the Chron, which details artist David Joseph-Goteiner's creative process of turning run-of-the-mill street signs into ergonomic, eye-catching furniture...
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Wall-mounted shelves can be great space-savers, but many of them aren't designed to hold heavier objects like books and media collections. In case you're on the ...
click for more picsTrue to our word, we've been attempting to entertain more often. We're taking advantage of having a dining room table and we're cooking more often. One thing we're getting th...
click thumbnails for larger picsThis beautiful garden is set on three acres of land on Long Island. It was a gift from Dianne Wallace to herself. She was told by many that she was on an impossib...
click thumbnails for larger picsWright's next "Important Design" auction is being held next Tuesday, June 2. While perusing the online catalog, we kept noticing the desks that are included - it ...
Apartment Therapy, Los Angeles has been on a flower kick this month. With inspirational posts from Rebecca and Laure on how a single flower and trips to Trader Joe's can breathe life (and color) into...
We caught a sneak peek of artist Ann Wood's home over at Design*Sponge today, and loved the drape she's fashioned around her bed. Ann's work is often made with vintage or salvaged materials, and this ...
While utterly simple, we were very inspired by these living centerpieces, planted in matching French country-style washbowls. We love them for their potential mobility: perhaps grown outside, they w...
Today is the day! We've narrowed down all of our wonderful entries to the readers choice top nine and now they are going up against each other to find the ultimate Smaller Cooler kids room of 2009. Wi...
Looking for a fun and easy project for your home? Make your very own round art gallery reusing cardboard tubes hanging around your home, like paper towel holders or toilet paper rolls. After the jump,...
Here's something to stretch your wallet: a solid brass dimmer that turns your lamp up and down with perfect gradation, and it only costs $500. Price aside, this is truly a beautiful object and who ...
Church pews at home generally conjure scenes of country cottage, shabby chic interiors for us. But what about using the often-rustic furnishing in a modern interior? ...
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This bed reminds us of a 1970s home decor photo we found in an old book and saved to our clip file, but it's actually a design from the 21st century. Created in ...
Now that we're transitioning into longer days, our houses are clean and we're free to spend lots of time in the outdoors, we might be tempted to bring some of nature inside. Seeing Amona's temporary ...
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We've never really paid much attention to the Chelsea Flower Show before. But when we saw the winner for Best Courtyard Garden, we were completely blown away. L...
Spring Cleaning Month is almost over. Has it inspired you to clean? We've been admiring the spring cleaning tips of other AT bloggers, but want to come clean (pardon the pun) on what really motivat...
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Name: Deanna Bracken
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Deanna Bracken's former Franklin Hills home has been profiled as a house tour and also as a Fall Colors Contest entry before, a...
Hi Apartment Therapy — You posted this photo regarding One King's Lane, and I'm dying to know where the flatware in the picture is from, or something similar. Any ideas?
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Hi, I just moved into an apartment and the bathroom needs some help. I cannot repaint anything, as per my landlord, and am having trouble finding a shower curtain to match the already blue walls wit...
We've seen tons of picture walls, so we appreciate any that are done a bit differently, like this one. Randomly spaced lengths of red yarn were used to hang little pictures and artwork, the weight o...
Toronto, Ontario, May 2004. "Part of a series I am working on, 'Made in Canada I' is a manhole cover on a residential Toronto street, surrounded by a beautiful yellow succulent plant...
We're used to...
While I was in NY at ICFF, two earthquakes rocked Los Angeles. I had visions of returning home to books thrown about the floor, my flat screen face down, my wineglasses shattered on the kitchen floor...
This didn't start as a post. It started yesterday because we spilled coffee all over our keys as we were trying to get into the office (bad coffee lid) and the resulting mess was so unpleasant ...
click thumbnails for larger pics We've fought the urge to go shopping lately, feeling the squeeze of the tight economy now more than ever. But we wanted a little reward for our hard work these l...
We have chalkboard (paint) on our mind lately, evidenced by our recent post about colored chalkboard paint. We like the idea of these minimal effort wall stickers... ...
Back in March, we surveyed you (over in D.C.) to see if you used an online book, CD, or DVD swapping site. From your comments and not surprisingly, it appears that the most popular thing to swap is bo...
Apartment Therapy is all about sharing the wealth, or at least the proverbial design wealth. So we thought it was time to turn to our readers as we compile a list of "favorite phrases" that have guid...
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With all the depressing magazine closure news of the past couple of years (House and Garden, Domino, Blueprint—just to name a favorite few), we were thrilled to learned that Dwell is branching...
We have bedrooms on the brain today as it's the perfect temperature outside for a quick cat nap and this bedroom looks like just the place to take one! Although that probably makes us sound weird an...
We double plus love our noisy, busy downtown Kansas City loft. The space makes us feel super creative and fits our lifestyle perfectly, except for one small thing. The lack of green space. We don'...
We find it to be a luxury when we're able to spend time outdoors in amazing weather. If you're like us, you can manage with a set of steps but when we're lucky enough to spend an afternoon in an insp...
Remember these babies? Here's the last roundup of stellar Small Cool entries from last year. These were the creme of the crop. Tony and Hilary won the grand prize, and they, along with Patrick's fa...
Since our obsession with Fire-King began, we've been hoping for some product designer somewhere to take notice of our beloved glassware and reimagine it for today. After all, the real deal is getting ...
So you're outside in the yard with muddy boots on and need to run in and answer the phone... which is... just across the room. Would you use a pair of these? Spotted on UnClutterer, Drywalkers are...
Chris and Andee sent in an email: I just rescued these large lamps from my father-in-law's house. I am looking for ideas to make them work in my house. I would say our style is somewhere between Pot...
Baltimore is a city known for its stoops, but we're also fortunate to have some great porches as well. They might not have the same notoriety as lofty porches from the South, but we imagine they're...
Over the three day weekend, we hosted our annual Memorial Day barbecue / ping-pong tournament. Unlike last year, when we foolishly kept the ping-pong table in the back house, we decided to take full a...
If 2 new rugs weren't enough for a 102-year-old designer, Eva Zeisel has a third colorful option in her collection with The Rug Company. Dimpled Spindle uses one of Eva's favorite design elemen...
click thumbnails for larger picsRelax on this West Elm overlapping squares daybed, available in Mountain View for $375. See this and more finds after the jump...
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Large-scale plants can look great in a room that needs an empty space filled. Their size gives them a sculptural presence, and nothing brings life to a room like...
Occasionally, we dream about what we would do if we had the opportunity to live in an old warehouse or a large loft space. When we saw Taste on Sussex Lane on a local travel show recently, we knew we ...
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Apparently Marimekko makes such things as Fatboys that are huge pillows, and this one is on sale in our Apartment Therapy classifieds for $275.
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In Andersonville, a never-used Reunion Dining Table originally from CB2 is selling for $200. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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I own a couple of guitars, and am currently trying to acquire more. But, where I currently live, space is quite limited and I have no place to store them all. I've seen a multitude of different stan...
Nevermind a cup of sugar or two eggs. We recently borrowed a blow torch from our our neighbor. They own it for her ceramic artwork. We borrowed it for a crazy project of my husband's. Which got us t...
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Sometimes the ad is so good, you want the item even though it's, well, not so great. Check out this Craigslist ad Couch - FROM THE FUTURE - $50 (Ballston) that...
THIS WEEK
• Pagoda Red Peony Party
• Ligne Roset
• Do Division Sidewalk Sale
• Around the Coyote Spring Arts Festival
• Arts and Crafts Chicago Show & Sale
• Wilton Chi...
Dear Apartment Therapy, Does anyone have a suggestion of a wallpaper similar to the print on the luggage in the film The Darjeeling Limited? Basically a cool animal/safari print wallpaper. Thanks in...
Apartment Therapy DC reader Rachel needs advice on her new carpet:
"I waited too long to buy PB's yellow moorish rug online, so when I found it on ebay, I snatched it up, even if it was a size sm...
We're really fascinated by this concept for a set of multi-use knives. It made the blog rounds a little while ago, and we have been looking back at it and thinking about what makes a good multi-use to...
Apartment Therapy, I need your help! I love, love, love the layout of my kitchen but hate all of the finishes in it. The counter tops are white laminate, cabinets are white washed oak (and yellowing!...
Call me easily entertained. I'm still trying to get a grasp of it, but a minute of playing around with voet cranf ∞ color synthAxis has me completely immersed. The free software generates complime...
Here's a peek at the best of the Midwest from Maxwell's daily email blast. He took a look back at Small Cool 2008 last week and these are the great places he featured:...
Tyler of design and interior blog Plastolux wanted to build a credenza for his home entertainment center, inspired by a project done by x818.com we showcased over at Apartment Therapy NY awhile back, ...
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You've probably heard of 826 Valencia, San Francisco's own pirate store/ after school writing workshop located in the Mission, but did you know the organization ...
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There are usually two camps of people when it comes to floating staircases: those who love their architectural design and dream of one day owning one, and those ...
I've been thinking a lot about nesting recently. Abby gave me some good advice that I've been following which is, simply put, that to feel at home it helps to take some time to nest. So I've been th...
click thumbnails for larger picsWith the weather in San Francisco changing so much, we started looking for warm blankets again. This past weekend it was cold and windy. These beautiful blankets...
Seen on the web today: Perfect graduation gift wrap, moustache glasses, a personalized Ikea cabinet and a the Collect bookcase...jump below for all the links:...
We love Linnea's illustration of the color coordinated closet. Going from dark colors to light makes it a cinch to find what you're looking for (which proves to be quite helpful when you're in a rus...
Do you remember the Sunprint Kits that have been popular with kids for ages? They're little squares of paper that you lay out in the sun with objects on it, which you then develop in water to make a...
We love checking out other people's style and set-up. You never know where inspiration can come from and what works for their space could maybe, potentially, possibly inspire ideas for your space too....
In the Spanish pavilion we fell in love with this company, ABR, that produces these felt divider designs. Made of laser cut felt, hung on tracks and connected by magnets, these are really perfe...
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Both of these houses by Victoria, BC's SOS Design combine the functions of live and work within the home: livi...
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Reading Irish design blog House and Home, we came across Copenhagen's Laundromat Cafe, a brilliant business idea that combines a coffee shop with wireless Intern...
Having spent the weekend lounging around in the park, at the beach and by a pool, my mind is still outside. The wall to wall underfoot hardly registers as I tap tap tap away on the keyboard. So runn...
Those Ikea hackers are a clever bunch who frequently use their hacking talents to improving the state of commercial litter boxes. We've long admired the Kattbank, that lovely litter box bench with t...
V is looking for advice: Am getting the Platner dining table for my dining room shortly. I am trying to decide which chairs to use for the table. I'm waffling between the Louis Ghost chairs or the E...
The final two entries in our month long Smaller Cooler Contest have been posted. Today is the day to click over to check them out. Give them a thumbs up if you'd like to send them on to the semi-final...
Stepping into Marston Luce Antiques is like going on vacation. Items are pricey (this is Georgetown, after all), but completely inspiring. Everything in the store is handpicked by the store owners ...
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Funky vintage wooden cabinet or nightstand - $60 (Downtown)
Ligne Roset Sofa - Like New - paid $6800 now $3395!!! - $3395 (Downtown LA)
Low Slung Midcentury Slipper Chair - ...
Hello, A few months ago I got my first apartment and it's still looking plain. I have some ideas that would like some feedback or maybe different ideas before I go shopping. Next weekend my bes...
It's hard to believe judging from the way it looks now, but this 1976 ranch started life with a dark, wood-paneled ship theme. But current owners Katelyn Randall and Michael Parsons have transformed...
When Apartment Therapy reader Heather found off-the-shelf jewelry boxes to be too small for her collection of costume jewelry, she took matters into her own hands. And here's what she came up with.....
We spotted the Spanish company that manufactures this design at ICFF. Designed by Ramón Ubeda & Otto Canalda for ABR in 2006, the Cul is Cool Stool is exactly what it looks like. Where is the...
Over the years we have taken some of the best qualities of mid century modern design with us into our contemporary lives. It is a lot of fun, then, to see some original designs and illustrations of v...
We've always been captivated by the rare phenomenon of converting modes of transportation into more permanent dwellings (e.g. buses, train cars, boats being turned into homes). But we'd never heard...
We're always eyeing something at DWR, and this double-faced double duty kitchen scale is set to come out June 5. If the digital time on your microwave isn't design-y enough, or you like the large-scal...
We get a fair amount of negative feedback here at Apartment Therapy about products from large retailers such as Pottery Barn and Ikea. However, every time their catalogs come in the mail or we visit ...
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"No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden." Thomas Jefferson...
French photographer Valerie Dray visited the homes of 15 Creative New Yorkers for French Men's Style. We picked out a few of our favorites here......
We have a soft spot for cats doing stupid things. We can't help it, we really can't. We can try to tell you we like to make clean and modern places for our pets to lounge all day long, but when it ...
Lately, we've had a few visitors stop by our home and the comment we keep hearing over and over is "your house is so clean." We're always flattered by the observation because we don't clean 24/7......
With spring cleaning month, it's that time again - time to touch base with those of you out there who have been infested or are being infested by bed bugs. We've had a good deal of experience here o...
Local architecture and design firm Envelop A+D's projects always leave us buzzing with interest, and this San Francisco home on Washington Street is no exception. The house's traditional exterior give...
Megan is looking for some opinions on a possible rug purchase. She writes: I am moving into a 460 sq. ft. studio apartment and am looking for a fun, colorful rug to brighten my space. I LOVE this rug,...
I absolutely love my South Philly neighborhood (no matter what anyone says!) and I'd love to have all of my favorite blocks depicted on a soft and chic Soft-Map Blanket. The artist hales from Brook...
I met Gina Lazenby very recently, thanks to HomeExchange: After seeing her beautiful home online, I rushed to contact her. Of course, her place was already booked for another exchange; but I discove...
Today, a work in progress
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Name: Susannah and Anthony
Location: Tompkinsville
Size: 2000 sqft living floor, 2000 sqft rental apt on 2nd floor, 2000 sqft ground floor (...
click thumbnails for larger picsIn Hayward, a Williams-Sonoma Bedford sofa is available for a steal at $800. See this and more finds after the jump...
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Compiling our post on picnic equipment the other day, we came across some very useful camping gear that could easily fit into a small apartment as extra seating ...
We stumbled into a local tile resource in Austin the other day and were so impressed by their selection and service, we had to post! Full of basic tiles for simple projects to highly detailed decorat...
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Thayne has this pretty vintage Walnut dining set available for $475. It's well priced and ready to complete your home. Jump below for links to this and more goo...
Last week we posted about the upcoming (in June) iPhone app from Benjamin Moore, the Color Capture. In response, we heard from the folks at Sherwin Williams......
I found this table at Brimfield this weekend for $550. The seller says that it is from the 1870s. When stretched out to maximum length it is probably 12 feet. Eventually I would like to get extra le...
The design interventions Takeshi Miyakawa made in his Brooklyn studio space offer a lesson or two for the small apartment dweller. We love the built-in shelving and drawers he has come up with for s...
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Lots of leather in DC this week: on people, on furniture, and on Craigslist. Do you think this has anything to do with Rolling Thunder taking over DC? We love r...
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In Pilsen, an original design platform bed and side tables built by a Chicago sculptor for $350. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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One of our favorite looks around a kitchen table is a set of bright red chairs (like these here, here, here and in this kitchen here...) A seller in Cambridge ...
We've written many times before about the benefits of composting, but the reality is that composting can be a difficult process for apartment dwellers in the city. Those of us lucky enough to have...
We're intrigued by rubber floors in the kitchen. We've seen some great installations of rubber flooring in kitchens across the Apartment Therapy network, and we just saw this sleek kitchen with a rubb...
Name: Erin Cullerton and Melanie McGraw
Location: San Francisco, CA
Size: 750 sq. ft.
Years lived in: 4 years, rented
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Erin and Melanie have made an enviably sweet nest together ...
Hi Apartment Therapy, I have saved this picture in my "inspiration files" for when the time comes to redo my home office. Well...the time has come! Unfortunately, I did not save any product info and ...
Hollywood District Portland, Oregon living room BEFORE
Zenovation is a small home renovation firm in Portland, Oregon. We were checking out their portfolio online and loved their before-after format...
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Names: Gregory & Christine
Location: Chicago
Some classic Chicago style arrived in our inbox recently. Here is what Gregory had to say about the home he shares...
Anna of Newburgh, NY has been renovating her home for quite some while now, and her back room turned home office has made some huge leaps forward. What started as a dirty old room was turned into a br...
These were the new lamps from Blu Dot - simple, beautiful designs that nicely round out their furnishings. We particularly liked the wood legged table lamp and thought that the red cords were ...
While we can't say that Lilly Pulitzer's clothes are usually our cup of tea, we do think these fitting rooms in one of the brand's newly opened boutiques are pretty cool. The Pantone/Pulitzer room abo...
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If you think your home office is disorganized, check out Dylan Thomas' writing shed. Papers cover the desk and floor, and books are stacked haphazardly on shelve...
click for more picsLast week had us drooling over converted garden sheds in the UK, and this week we found something to covet in our own backyard (kind of). A dilapidated 250 sq. ft. storage she...
Coming around a corner we saw this huge knit celebration of a rug designed by Patricia Urquoia. Since we're on the lookout for the rise of all things knit in 2009, we thought this was a great appli...
click thumbnails for larger picsSisters Gulassa is an international design studio. It was founded by two sisters - Lise based in Berkeley California and Cyrille in Vienna. They menage to collabo...
An ironing board is one of those staples of home life that simply doesn't get a design update very often, but we ran across this contemporary redesign today. What do you think of this update? Hot or ...
It's been getting a bit warmer in our bedroom at night with summer right around the corner. One of our favorite signs of the changing season is our traditional paring down of our winter bedding in fa...
This wonderful "Looking Glass Studio" comes courtesy of Jes Anthonis of Mosey Handmade. The house was made almost entirely of salvaged windows and glass doors. The roof is corrugated tin and fibergl...
Just when we thought we had exhausted every imaginable possibility for chalkboard paint, we came across this idea from Vancouver, B.C. based Etsy seller blissinateacup....
As our holiday programming yesterday on Ohdeedoh, we posted six new entries in our Smaller Cooler Kids' Room Contest. Click over to check them out and give them a thumbs up if you'd like to send them ...
We often like travel on holiday weekends and take advantage of the extra day. This year, however, we decided to just hang at home and really enjoy our space. While our intention was to just relax and...
"If I keep listening to it, I won't finish the revolution"
Lenin on listening to Beethoven's 'Appassionata'
I'll never forget the weeks I spent in Eastern Germany right after the Wall fell ...
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Ah, nesting. We love these types of sets in the home. You name the function: nesting bowls, tables, baskets, trays, they just strike a chord with us. Maybe its t...
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Did you eat outdoors over the holiday weekend? We did, which made us think about all the picnic gear we've seen in shops lately. Some of it seems pretty useful, ...
Stopping by Trader Joe's the other day we spotted the season's first Peonies. We grabbed up a bunch (at $6.99 it was a great price) and waited for them to open. Now a couple of days later just 2 of ...
We're always looking for new ways to deal with hideous ceiling fixtures. This solution uses a material that we're seeing a lot of recently—felt! It's so easy that you'll only need four things...
Adam sent in a email: I recently moved into a new rental property and I have been given permission to get creative with my living space. I have been scouring the net and bookstores looking for inspira...
Appropriate for Memorial Day, we found this patriotic row of houses in Old Town Alexandra, Virginia. The paint colors match the American flags and make for a coordinated row of red, white, blue. Do y...
We're working on a small design contest that would take submissions over the summer, post them in August and then show off the winners in early September. Right now we're narrowing down the boundarie...
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As if we hadn't coveted an Airstream trailer already, Ikea hacker Deb outfitted hers (which she found on Craigslist) with inexpensive furnishings from Ikea to create, in her words, a "girly-sp...
Memorial Day, early this year, marks the beginning of summer for us. And, with the days getting longer and it staying light out later, we have been finding that the rhythm of our life changes. It fe...
Hi Apartment Therapy, I wonder if anyone can identify this Joe Colombo like lamp seen on Door Sixteen? Nice shade and counterweight. Thanks! Sara
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click thumbnails for larger picsIt's not news that taxidermy and trophy heads have seen a resurgence of popularity in the last few years, and have been appealing to certain enthusiasts for much ...
We have a client for our redesign business who is interested in doing a colored chalkboard wall in her child's room but she wants something other than the readily available black or green chalkboard...
Known for 100% natural skincare products inspired by Turkish baths, Tade also promotes the basics and beauty of home life: cooking, dining, and treating guests. "Founded in 1995, Tade is a company whe...
Gone are the days when stiff sea shell cliches and awning stripes were the only readily available options for patterned indoor/outdoor fabric. With the increased emphasis on durability, particularly ...
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Apartment Therapy reader hoxha emailed us this step-by-step instructional of how they were able to revive an original vintage Eames Swivel chair themselves after being quot...
Here's (maybe my last) ICFF roundup, featuring the new and the cool in home design. Of particular note is the top waste bin design by Cranbrook graduate Grace Youngeun Lee, and - for all the cat lo...
Built in 1872 the Palmtag Muzzio Bowen Mansion, which sits on LaSelva Beach, just outisde Santa Cruz, is surrounded by organic farms and panoramic ocean views. It's a short walk to the beach and...
What in the name of Zeus' beard is "org porn?!" It's the same question we had before we read an excerpt from the book, Everything (Almost) In Its Place. Although it sounds like something from Middl...
The spot above the fridge is often times a tricky place to decorate. Unless there are cupboards already in place, the area is wide open for interpretation. If you're like us, your microwave hangs ou...
We were so excited to learn, from Oh Joy!, that Urban Outfitters is creating an Alexander Girard collection that will hit stores in July......
ApartmentTherapy Boston readers lusting after custom Steampunk keyboards, such as Datamancer's Scrabble keyboard above, can take apart their own keyboard and make one with old typewriter parts, even...
Rebecca writes: Oh hello helpful Apartment Therapy peoples ... My next summer project is helping a friend paint and recover these chairs for her dining table.
I've seen lots of posts about others doin...
As newlyweds with a clean slate &mdash meaning, an empty, unfurnished apartment &mdash we decided to buy a platform wood bed frame before anything else, but then were left with the question of how t...
This past weekend, we hosted a barbecue/ping pong tournament at our home to celebrate a birthday in addition to Memorial Day. None of our guests showed up empty-handed either--we have enough beer, bo...
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I walked past a storefront dentist office in Brooklyn last week, which was painted bright pink. Not coral, not dusty rose, not salmon; but bright, bubble gum, Peptol Bismol...
click thumbnails for larger picsWho couldn't use a few floating shelves around the house? In Oakland, three acorn-colored West Elm chunky shelves are available for $15 each of $40 for the set. C...
Recognize this garage? It appeared in a well-known movie that was shot here in Chicago. Currently on the market, this modern home in the trees is listed with Sotheby's for 2.3 million dollars. To di...
Anyone who has been watching MasterChef Australia [which we are watching as we type this] would have noticed the fantastic works by Lump. Dividing screens, sculptures and feature panel lights in a rus...
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In Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, a pair of great vintage lamps that bring an organic look to any space they light up for $200. Jump below for links to this and more go...
click thumbnails for larger picsPerhaps this is not the most glamorous roundup ever to appear on Apartment Therapy, but it is a good one to take a look at if you've been living without an organi...
Dear Apartment Therapy Readers, I would love your opinions on how to improve my landing strip, mostly using what I've already got, as I have a very limited budget...
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We've asked you before about What's Your Music While You Clean and whether or not you Clean to an Embarrassing Soundtrack. But we just had to add one more cleaning-and-music idea to the mix, from pl...
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This stunning modern convertible saddle leather couch is selling for $200, with leather pillows included. The couch unfolds to a full size bed. The Georgetown ...
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In Irving Park, a pair of Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chairs by Knoll for $3000 (or $1750 each). Jump below for links to this and more good finds...
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My year old Sofa from Room and Board is starting to show it's age, the cushions started sagging and leaving butt marks after I'm camped on on it for a while. I was thinking about replacing the foam ...
Apartment Therapy DC reader Wendy needs help assessing a possible home purchase:"I'm hoping you can help with a desperate aesthetic dilemma. I'm considering purchasing a small 1000 sq ft house with lo...
Among all the food magazines on the newsstands, Saveur continues to be one of our very favorites. More than any other magazine it seems to capture the ways that food touches on every part of cultural ...
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