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Amazing London Staircase, Housekeys & A Fire House
New York Hot Posts for 5.30.09

Click to view these New York Hot Posts in bold below 15 Creative New Yorkers at Home London House Tour - Veronika & Sebastian's Rooftop Victorian w. Staircase How To: Hide an Ugly Celing Fixture A...

Chalkboard Paint, Jumbo Hostel & A Mini Grill
Boston Hot Posts for 5.16.09

Click to view these Boston Hot Posts in bold below • Survey: Have You Used Colored Chalkboard Paint? • Good Questions: Suggestions for Landing Strip? • It's a Bird, It's a Plane...It...

LA Times Home & Garden Roundup 05.30.09
Los Angeles

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...

A Mission Oasis, Airstream Renovation & What Friends Say
San Francisco Hot Posts for 05.30.09

Click to view these San Francisco Hot Posts in bold belowErin and Melanie's Sunny Mission Oasis What Friends Say About Your Home Interiors & Architecture: Photography by Richard Powers Zenovation Reno...

House Tour: Jeremy's Tinseltown Time Capsule
Los Angeles

Name: Jeremy Kasten, Filmmaker Location: The Eastern Columbia Building, Downtown Los Angeles Size: 880 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 years (owned) >> Enter Slideshow To put it mildly, we were sto...

Good Questions: Help Solve This Mystery
Los Angeles

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...

Living Behind Scaffolding

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...

A Graphic Toronto Home

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,...

Close-Up: One Night of Small Space Luxury at the Lux Pod

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...

Discuss: Are You Generation Ikea?

Recent Comment in this post: "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." ~ jacksonlalonde...

Flickr Find: Pomelo Home

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...

10 Different Ways to Organize an Entryway

click thumbnails for larger pics 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 ...

Garden Inspiration: Ikea Molger Hack

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 ...

Home Sales & Events Guide: 5.29.09
New York, Boston, DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, Bay Area & Online

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... ...

Andre Rothblatt Architecture: Before and Afters

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...

Good Questions: Ideas for a Business in this Basement?

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...

Flickr Find: Catherine's Before & After Bookshelf

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...

Eco Linen by Calvin Fabrics

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...

Flickr Finds: A Cozy and Light Living Room

On a gorgeous, warm day like today, the colors in this room feel so refreshing and crisp; reminiscent of water without being depressing....

Is Reupholstering A Chair An Easy DIY?

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...

Renate Aller: Photographer

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...

Three Small Kitchens with AGA Ranges

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...

Creative Kitchen Islands

click thumbnails for larger pics 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...

Inspiration: Wood and Wool Crocheted Stool

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...

A Little Italian Blue: Mediterranean Interiors

click thumbnails for larger pics We have literally just spent hours pouring over these images from photographer Adriano Bacchella, who captures breathtaking Mediterranean interiors. And while t...

Good Questions: Tile to Go With Green Glass Vanity?

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 ...

The Italian Ambassador's New Kitchen
The Washington Post

click thumbnails for larger pics Further encouraging our fascination with DC Embassies, The Washington Post features the Italian Ambassador's brand new kitchen. The renovation is stunning, but...

Scavenger: 5.29.2009
Los Angeles Craigslist

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...

Good Questions: Advice for this Wall?

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...

Dwelling Shed by Modern Shed in Port Townsend
Seattle

click thumbnails for larger pics 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...

Good Quote: Adolf Loos on Style

click thumbnails for larger pics 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...

A Unique Solution To Acquiring Your Dream Furniture

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 ...

AT Offline: John Christakos of Blu Dot & The Pratt/Umbra Winners
New York City 5.14.09

May Guest: John Christakos & from Pratt: Micheal Weaker, Hayyim Danzig and Dana Otto Attendance: 116 AT Offline: The NY Design Meetup Our last design meetup was just over two weeks ago right ...

Inspiration: Twitter on Paper

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...

Retromodern Mini Grill from Anthropologie

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......

Outdoor Spaces: Inspired by Elle Decor and Anthropologie

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...

Painting a Carpet

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...

Hot or Not? Ball Poster Bed

Conran Shop Ball Poster Bed ...

Moroccan Wedding Blankets Source
and Peek Into a Marrakech Office

click thumbnails for larger pics 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...

Gallery: P-Arch's Furniture With Faces

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...

Scavenger: Busting At The Seams With Bargains
Midwest

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...

Reader's Choice Dining Room Contest
California Home + Design

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......

The Weekend Guide: Sales & Events
Boston 5.29.09

THIS WEEK • Cambridge Open Studios • Newburyport Spring Festival • SOWA Market • Mohr & McPherson Warehouse Closing Sale • Frette Online Outlet • Todd Farm Antiques &...

Living With Less: Survival Strategies
New York Times

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...

Survey: How Does Your Garden Grow?

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...

The Weekend Guide: Sales & Events
Washington DC 5.29.09

THIS WEEK • RCKNDY Anniversary Sale • Daniel Donnelly Sale • Frette Online Outlet • HGTV's Bang for Your Buck Scouting Jump below for more information......

Outdoor Party Decor Idea: A String of Lilies

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...

The Weekend Guide: Sales & Events
New York 5.29.09

THIS WEEK • 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...

Scavenger: Six Philippe Starck Chairs for $325
San Francisco

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...

Defaulting on Extra Space: Self-Storage Auctions
NPR's Morning Edition

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...

Fence-A-Thon Block Party!
Austin

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...

Scavenger: 2 chic side tables - $60
New York

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... Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for yo...

The Weekend Guide: Sales and Events
San Francisco 05.29.09

THIS WEEK • Janakos and Company Warehouse Sale • Rock & Rose Giant Plant Sale • Mignonne Final Day • High Cotton Living • DZINE • Zinc Details • Sanford Burroughs ...

Modern Terrariums

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...

Good Questions: Suggestions for Curb Appeal?

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? ...

The New Design Economy
City Journal vol. 19, no. 2

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 ...

Scavenger: Antique White Coffee Table - $40
Washington, DC

click thumbnails for larger pics 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. Apartment Therapy Furniture Classif...

Scavenger: Set of 2 West Elm Side Tables for $100
Chicago

click thumbnails for larger pics In Lakeview, a set of two stepped West Elm Side Tables for $100. Jump below for links to this and more good finds: Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are o...

Scavenger: Sofas... and a Segway
Boston

click thumbnails for larger pics 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...

How To Prevent and Get Rid of Ants in the Kitchen

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...

House Tour: Ra'ed & David's Contemporary Surprise
Washington, DC

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...

Good Questions: Recognize This Blanket?
Los Angeles

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...

Four Anthropomorphic Furnishings

click thumbnails for larger pics Whether for comfort, function, beauty, or humor, these four pieces of furniture are shaped like the body in one way or another......

Recipe for Style: A Photographer's Modern Library

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...

Roundup: The Ten Coolest Unplggd DIY Projects

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...

Berkeley Teen Stops Traffic with Furniture Designs

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...

Wall-Mounted Bookshelves

click thumbnails for larger pics 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 ...

Roundup: Mismatched Dining Rooms

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...

Dianne Wallace's English Country Garden

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...

To-Die-For Vintage Desks

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 ...

Flickr Find: Moline's Flower Grouping

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...

Green Style: Ann Wood's Dissected Drape

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 ...

Look! Enamel Washbowls as Planters

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...

Ohdeedoh Smaller Cooler 2009: The Semifinals!

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...

How To: Make Your Own Round Art Gallery

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,...

December Box Lamp Dimmer by Mark Williams

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

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? ...

Squaring Bed by Giuseppe Viganò

click thumbnails for larger pics 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 ...

Flickr Find: Amona's Affordable Art Installation

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 ...

Inspiration from the Chelsea Flower Show

click thumbnails for larger pics 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...

Hoarder Horror Stories = Motivation to Clean

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...

House Call: Deanna's New Digs
Los Angeles

click for more pics 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...

Good Questions: Identify this Flatware?

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? (Note: Include a pic ...

Good Questions: Advice for Rental Bathroom?

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...

Flickr Finds: Yarn Wall Display

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...

Look! Toronto Art Photography at Home Depot

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...

Uh Oh, Flood! Dealing with Disaster in Your Home

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...

AT on Cleaning Your Housekeys

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 ...

Roundup: Great Finds Under $25

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...

RoCoco Chalkboard Wall Sticker

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... ...

Roundup: Online Book Swapping Services

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...

What Is Your Favorite Piece of Decorating Advice?

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...

The Weekend Guide: Sales & Events
Los Angeles 5.28.2009

Sales & Events • Blog Out Loud: Connecting Through Creative Blogging • Mercado Birthday Sale and Party • The Green Life 2nd Annual Bed & Bath Linens Sale • Old Pine Furnishings War...

New Dwell DIY Magazine!
Make it Yours

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...

Flickr Find: Moxiesinclair's Green Serene Bedroom

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...

Would You Buy Land Strictly For Gardening?

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'...

4 Excellent Ideas From Kay's Garden

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...

Best of Six: Eastern Small Cool Homes in 2008

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...

New Pop Glasses from Jonathan Adler

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 ...

Hot or Not? Drywalkers

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...

Good Questions: Struggling with Lamp Makeover...

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...

Porch Drinking Etiquette
Baltimore

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...

Decorating An Outdoor Party

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...

Eva Zeisel for The Rug Company Part 2

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...

Scavenger: West Elm Daybed for $375
San Francisco

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... Apartment Therapy Furniture Cla...

Oversized Potted Plants

click thumbnails for larger pics 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...

Inspiration: Taste on Sussex Lane
Sydney

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 ...

Scavenger: Marimekko Fatboy for $275
New York

click thumbnails for larger pics Apparently Marimekko makes such things as Fatboys that are huge pillows, and this one is on sale in our Apartment Therapy classifieds for $275. Apartment Thera...

Scavenger: Never Used Reunion Dining Table for $200
Chicago

click thumbnails for larger pics 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: Apartment Therapy...

Good Questions: Displaying a Guitar Collection?

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...

Weird Tools of Your Trade at Home?

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...

Scavenger: BoConcept Sofa Bed, Dining Table, Chairs, & End Tables - $1,050

click thumbnails for larger pics 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...

The Weekend Guide: Sales and Events
Chicago 5.28.09

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...

Good Questions: Safari Themed Wallpaper?

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...

Good Questions: New Carpet Too Small or Just Right?

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...

Multi-Use Tools: The Do It All Knife

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...

Good Questions: Which Color(s) For My Kitchen Cabinets?
Los Angeles

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!...

Voet Cranf ∞ color synthAxis

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...

Maxwell's Email: Best of the Midwest - 6 Small Homes

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:...

Plastolux's Entertainment Center Credenza Ikea Hack

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, ...

Posters and More from 826 Valencia and Beyond

click thumbnails for larger pics 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 ...

Floating Staircases

click thumbnails for larger pics 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 ...

Inspiration: A Cozy, Functional Spot to Sit

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...

Melin Tregwynt Blankets

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...

Grad Giftwrap, Moustache Glasses & Personalized Ikea
Slinks for 05.27.09

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:...

Linnea's Color Coordinated Closet

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...

Look! Chairs Upholstered in Cyanotype Fabric

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...

Inspiration...Other Peoples' Apartments

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....

Feel-Thru Felt Walls by Toni Palleja
ICFF 2009

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...

Two Live-Work Homes by SOS Design
Victoria, BC

a graphic designer's home and studio, by SOS Design click thumbnails for larger pics Both of these houses by Victoria, BC's SOS Design combine the functions of live and work within the home: livi...

Laundromat Cafe in Copenhagen

click thumbnails for larger pics 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...

Summer Inspiration: Paint A Patterned Floor

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...

Entryway Bench or... Kitty Litter Box!

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...

Good Questions: Louis Ghost or Eames Eiffel with Platner?

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...

Visit and Vote: Smaller Cooler Contest - Final Two Entries!

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...

Marston Luce Antiques

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 ...

Scavenger: May 27, 2009
Los Angeles Craigslist

click for more pics 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 - ...

Good Questions: Advice for First Apartment?

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...

1970's Ranch Remodel
The Oregonian: 05.27.09

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...

Look! Heather's DIY Peg Board Jewelry Organizer

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.....

Hot or Not? Cul is Cool Stool

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...

Mid Century Nostalgia

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...

It's a Bird, It's a Plane...It's a Hostel!

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...

Mechanical Kitchen Scale with Clock

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...

Big Chains: What's Worth Your Money?

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 ...

Good Quotes: The Delights of Gardening
Los Angeles

click for more pics "No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden." Thomas Jefferson...

15 Creative New Yorkers at Home

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......

Found: Crazy Cat Play Houses

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 ...

Cleaning Tip: Putting Things Back Where They Belong

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......

Bedbugs: Our Ultimate Roundup

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...

Two Design Ideas from Envelope A+D

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...

Good Questions: Is this Rug Too Childish?

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,...

Soft-Map Blanket

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...

The Principles of Packing and Applying It To Clutter At Home

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...

House Tour: Anthony and Susannah Slide into a Firehouse
New York

Today, a work in progress 1978 (Source: Anthony Abbate) Name: Susannah and Anthony Location: Tompkinsville Size: 2000 sqft living floor, 2000 sqft rental apt on 2nd floor, 2000 sqft ground floor (...

Scavenger: WS Home Bedford Sofa for $800
San Francisco

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... Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds ar...

Small Space Solutions from Camp Stores

click thumbnails for larger pics 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 ...

The Tile Guy
Austin

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...

Scavenger: Mid-C Modern Walnut Dining Set for $475
New York

click thumbnails for larger pics 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...

Another iPhone Decor App: Sherwin Williams ColorSnap

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......

Good Questions: Chair Suggestions for Table?

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...

Inside the Studio of Takeshi Miyakawa

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...

Scavenger: Red Leather Couch - $550 or Less...
Washington, DC

click thumbnails for larger pics 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...

Scavenger: Original Design Platform Bed for $350
Chicago

click thumbnails for larger pics 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: Apartment The...

Scavenger: Chairs, Chairs and more Chairs
Boston

click thumbnails for larger pics 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 ...

Bamboo Kitchen Compost Pail by RSVP

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...

Rubber Floors In the Kitchen

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...

House Tour: Erin and Melanie's Sunny Mission Oasis
San Francisco

Name: Erin Cullerton and Melanie McGraw Location: San Francisco, CA Size: 750 sq. ft. Years lived in: 4 years, rented >> Enter Slideshow Erin and Melanie have made an enviably sweet nest together ...

Good Questions: Recognize This Metal Chair?
Los Angeles

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 ...

Zenovation Renovation & Restoration

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...

House Call: Gregory & Christine's Custom Chicago Style

click thumbnails for larger pics 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...

Ferm Wallpaper Gives Home Office Depth, Monitor Some Contrast

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...

Blu Dot: Three New Lamps
ICFF 2009

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 ...

Paint Ideas from Lilly Pulitzer

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...

Writers' Sheds: From Chaotic to Clean

click thumbnails for larger pics 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...

Before and After: Silver Lake Shed And Garden Remodel

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...

Patricia Urquoia: Mangas Rugs for Gandia Blasco
ICFF 2009

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...

Sisters Gulassa: Pattern and Textile Design

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...

Hot or Not? "Modern" Ironing Board

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 ...

Paring Down The Bedding For Summer With Branch Handmade

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...

Green Style: Jes Anthonis' Looking Glass Studio

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...

Etsy Find: Writing Slates

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....

Visit and Vote: Smaller Cooler Contest - Six New Entries!

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 ...

Hanging Out At Home

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...

Interiors from The Lives of Others

"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 ...

Roundup: Ten Favorite Nesting Sets

click thumbnails for larger pics 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...

Roundup: Picnic Equipment

click thumbnails for larger pics 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, ...

Look! First Peonies Of The Season

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 ...

How To: Hide an Ugly Celing Fixture

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...

Good Questions: Permission to Get Creative...Now What?

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...

Hot or Not? Patriotic Row House Exteriors
Old Town Alexandria, Virginia

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...

Survey: Golden Squiggle Design Contest

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...

Before & After: Airstream Trailer Makeover

Before 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...

The Influence of Light On Your Home's Life

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...

Good Questions: Identify this Black Lamp?

Hi Apartment Therapy, I wonder if anyone can identify this Joe Colombo like lamp seen on Door Sixteen? Nice shade and counterweight. Thanks! Sara (Note: Include a pic of your problem and your quest...

Fauxidermy: Alternatives to Actual Antlers

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 ...

Survey: Have You Used Colored Chalkboard Paint?

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...

Tade

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...

Roundup: Indoor Outdoor Fabrics

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 ...

How To: Restore an Eames Swivel Chair in 3 Minutes

click for step by step 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...

Maxwell's Top Picks from ICFF 2009: Batch C

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...

What California Looks Like In Our Dreams

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...

Are We Addicted To Org Porn?
Everything (Almost) In Its Place

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...

Flickr Find: Decorating With Window Panes

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...

Alexander Girard coming to Urban Outfitters in July

We were so excited to learn, from Oh Joy!, that Urban Outfitters is creating an Alexander Girard collection that will hit stores in July......

Local Keyboard Modification Workshop
Willoughby & Baltic, Boston

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...

Good Questions: Helpful Tips for Painting Dining Chairs?

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...

How To: Cover Your Box Spring

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...

Top 10 Gifts To Bring to a Summer BBQ
Aside from Food

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...

ColorTherapy: The Worst Colors For Interiors

To All ColorTherapy Posts 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...

Scavenger: West Elm Floating Shelves for $15
San Francisco

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...

On the Market: Modern Home from a Classic Chicago Film

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...

Look: Lump Lights on MasterChef Australia
Melbourne

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...

Scavenger: Matching Vintage Driftwood Lamps for $200
New York

click thumbnails for larger pics 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...

Take 5: Wall Mounted Cleaning Tool Organizers

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...

Good Questions: Suggestions for Landing Strip?

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... (Note: Include a pic of your p...

Precisely One Hour of House-Cleaning Music
plasticbag.org

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...

Scavenger: Convertible Saddle Leather Couch - $200

click thumbnails for larger pics 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 ...

Scavenger: Pair of Knoll Barcelona Chairs for $3000
Chicago

click thumbnails for larger pics 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... Apartment T...

Good Questions: Saving a Saggy Sofa?

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 ...

Good Questions: Disguising a Living Room Furnace?

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...

Read This: Why You Should Eat More Iceberg Lettuce

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 ...

Memorial Day Roundup 2009

Top Posts From Memorial Day 2008: >> London House Tour - Veronika & Sebastian's Rooftop Victorian w. Amazing Staircase >> Danielle & Lakshan's Comfy Modern >> Clip File: 9 Easy Ways to Get Inspired...

New Ikea Collection, Dark Wall Colors & Going Bold
Chicago Hot Posts for 05.24.09

Click to view these Chicago Hot Posts in bold belowIKEA's New PS Collection Deep, Dark Wall Colors for Bedrooms Chicago Homes in High-Rises Inspiration: Organized Laundry Rooms 10 Different Ways to D...

Art Deco Apartment, Kitchen Renovation, Classic With Modern, Spring Decluttering and More!
Los Angeles Hot Posts for 5.24.09

We've finally returned last night from a week of staying in New York for ICFF and an Apartment Therapy retreat with our fellow managing editors where we reveled in camaraderie (we're normally geograph...

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