Holiday Giveaway 2009: Rules
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2 House Tours, Entertaining in a Small Space & IKEA 2010
New York Hot Posts
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• The New IKEA 2010 Catalog!
• 10 Ways to be Great Host in a Tiny Apartment
• West Village House Tour: Mike's Apartment Grows wit...
Holiday Giveaway 2009: Info, Submission Form & FAQ
Dear Readers, Friends, Designers and Store Owners,
It's still very much summer, but we want to get the word out that starting this week, we're taking submissions for our 2009 Holiday Giveaway, which...
Colorful Cambridge House Tour & Quick Tips
Boston Hot Posts
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• House Tour: Paula & Brian's Cambridge Condo Rehab
• Listening to Music at Home... But In Which Room?
• Wall Mount Folding Drying ...
LA Times Home & Garden Roundup 08.01.09
Los Angeles
Here on Apartment Therapy we love house tours. Seeing how someone else solves their home's challenges in truly inspirational. This week's Los Angeles Times Home and Garden section takes a look at ...
Small Cool Winner Tour, Converted Church & Dining Nooks
San Francisco Hot Posts
Click to view these San Francisco Hot Posts in bold belowHouse Tour: Brenden's & Shannon's Pint-Sized Pad
All About Color: Home of Stylist Marthe Desmoulins
Before & After: From Woodsy to White
Rainn...
Holiday Giveaway 2009: FAQ's
1. Can I submit a gift certificate in the place of a gift?
This is an opportunity for you to highlight one of your products, so unfortunately we do not accept gift certificates.
2. Can I see a pro...
Send Us Your Sale
Use this link to send us sales and events to include in our weekly calendar: Send Us Your Sale....
House Tour: Mark and Marissa's Chic Garden Party
Los Angeles
Name: Mark and Marissa
Location: Hancock Park
Size: 1,000 square feet
Years lived in: 5 months
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You may remember Mark and Marissa from their House Tour we did just five short mont...
House Tour: Scott's Silver Lake Bachelor Pad
Los Angeles
Name: Scott Diorio and Kitty (my cat, and yes, that’s her name!)
Location: Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Size: 595 sq. ft. One bedroom/One bath half of side-by-side duplex.
Years lived in: Over 1 yea...
10 Design Destinations in Silver Lake
It's a funny thing I live in Silver Lake now. I was just born down the street at a nearby hospital, but my parents moved from Koreatown to the Valley, where I languished away as a boy who loved...
Historic Houses at Bargain Prices
This Old House
North Side neighborhood in Pueblo, Colorado, where a large wind turbine factoryis being built, bringing new jobs to the area
This Old House online is doing a cool series of posts called Best Old Hous...
Small Space Gallery: Don't Hide Your Bed, Style It!
One of the challenges of studio living is the sleeping arrangements and there are many ways to go - from murphy beds to sleeper sofas to curtained or otherwise-partitioned off bed areas. But wha...
Frank Buchwald's Steampunk Machine Lights Series
Frank Buchwald's series of beautifully crafted lights, all visible filaments, coils and other industrial elements are handmade in low volume production, constructed from up to 200 individual parts, a...
Weekend Sales Guide: 7.31.09
New York, Boston, DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, Bay Area & Online
Every Friday!
Here are all the home and garden sales across the country - painstakingly collected by our editorial team of over 70 bloggers. This is only place on the web where you can find them all...
Color Palette Generators
Inspiration for decorating your space can come from unlikely places. Maybe it's the sun hitting the leaves of a tree or a piece of art seen on a favorite blog, but we often take a picture or save an i...
Color Combo: Yellow, Pink & Cream
Pink and yellow are cheerful colors that work well in rooms where you want to add some warmth. We probably wouldn't use it in a bedroom, since it's on the bright side, but it's great in kitchen...
Roundup: Living in a Rowhouse
With all the historic neighborhoods, rowhouses are easy to find in the DC area. Typically narrow in width, rowhouses present unique design and decor challenges. The U Street rowhouse shown he...
Bradbury & Bradbury Art Wallpapers
Bradbury & Bradbury Art Wallpapers is a wallpaper company located in Benicia, here in the Bay Area. Many of their wallpapers are handprinted, using the silk screen printing method. Their produ...
Can I Create a Stained Glass Window?
Good Questions
Q: My second floor hallway window gets beautiful light into it all day, mostly thanks to our next door neighbor's home being one floor. I want to take advantage of this window and make it stained glas...
Roundup: Drawers As Vertical Storage
In the spirit of upcycling and repurposing, we find it a refreshing choice to use castaway drawers as vertical storage......
Andrey Melnichenko's Yacht "A" by Phillipe Starck
While we will (probably?) never be wealthy enough to commission a custom yacht by a world class designer, seeing the mega yacht that Phillipe Starck designed for Russion billionaire Andrey Meln...
Home Workout: Stop Sanding the Floors & Go Surfing
It's Friday on the strange sub-tropical island that is Manhattan. Deep summer. Your long lost friends at Social Workout would like to remind you to take care of your body as well as your home...
...
This Tiny House: Small Space Ideas Galore!
We wanted to end Apartment Therapy's travel and escapes month with a blog that we've been enjoying lately that features both small living and travel - This Tiny House. This blog highlight's Hillary an...
Best Product: Target's Organic Cotton Sheets
Ahhhh...It took us awhile, but when we finally admitted it was time to buy a new set of sheets, we knew just where to go. We'd been debating which organic cotton sheets to buy for quite some time. But...
Boathouse by Blustin Heath Design
The exterior of this barge dating back to 1900 looks unassuming enough, right? But step inside the redesign by London's Blustin Heath Design and you'll see that this is one innovative little bo...
Artwork Grids, Five Ways
If you've got a small budget for artwork, but you want to make a big impact, hanging a grid is a simple method that almost always works. Combine several artworks to form a larger, stronger arra...
Miranda July's Pillowcase Set
Forgive us this but we couldn't resist a bad pun for the last day of July (Where is the summer going?). Whether you prefer to sleep with your pillows turned so that the opening faces in or out will d...
A Love of Antiques Doesn't Have to Result in Shabby Chic
sköna hem
When Linda and Claes Leyon purchased their home in a French village, they traded a not-so-special cement box for a spectacular view. They warmed up the space by haunting local flea markets for ...
Do You Coordinate Your Bed and Bath?
Retailers often lump bed and bath together when categorizing their goods, with some collections encompassing enough items to allow you to have identical patterns or textiles in both your bedroom and b...
Roundup: Gradients
Ever since ombre burst onto the scene last year we have experienced a renewed interest in the larger concept of gradients and their applications in the home environment. Designing a transition ...
The Wave Chaise
The Wave Chaise, is a multi-purpose chaise designed by Roberta Rammê who states, "This concept is inspired by the values and personality of a today's teenager and the standards generated by a global ...
At-Home Escapes: Finnish Saunas
On our recent tour of the Finnish Embassy we saw the traditional log sauna in the Embassy basement, which is used by employees. In Finland, there are 2.5 million saunas for 5 million people and...
Removing Wall & Creating a Kitchen Island?
Good Questions
Q: Hi Apartment Therapy! My boyfriend and I are buying our first apartment (in Spain) and although I really love it, the one thing that bothers me (because I really like to cook) is the small kitche...
How To Adjust Color of New Big Sur Table?
Good Questions
Q: Just purchased the Big Sur table from Crate and Barrel, The color seems a bit off with my other furniture. Should I paint it? Or put a limed wax on it? I have a mix of antiques and mid century furn...
New Home Vocabulary
There are words that have developed around the home that just didn't exist a few short decades ago.
Whether related to home tech ("WiFi"), cleaning ("antibacterial"), or sustainability ("recycling ...
Inspiration: Valley of the Dolls
Loving this fabulous oversized mobile, one of the sets for the play where the three women meet
Okay, confession. Although I'd heard about this movie, I'd never actually seen it. Recently, it show...
Max's Eclectic Salon Style
House Call
Name: Max NYC
Location: Gramercy, New York City
My place is a 1 bedroom rental apartment located in Gramercy. I've been here for about 9 months. The apartment has great natural light, South/We...
How To...Clean a Paintbrush
We've been the instigators of many painting projects. But, even with the large number of painting parties that we've hosted, we have yet to find a really efficient way of cleaning our brushes......
Hot or Not? Obelisk Chairs & Sofas by Allermuir
While we are definitely intrigued by these askew sofas and chairs by Allermuir, they also disturb our equilibrium. We'll blame it on our proclivity for motion sickness. How about you?......
Design Inspiration: Tis Pandoras Restaurant in Santorini
This is our final post covering design inspiration in Greece, so it's fitting that this gem of a spot was on our trip's last day. Above, you'll see our view walking down to a small fishing port i...
Great Escape: Hotel Azucar
Rustic elegance + complete serenity = my idea of heaven. As Great Escapes month comes to a comes to a close, I'm inviting you to my favorite cyber-getaway, Veracruz's Hotel Azucar, which was cl...
Scavenger: Convertible Modern Sofa Bed - $600
Los Angeles
Need a multitasking lounge unit that can double up as an occasional bed for guests at the with a couple of clicks of (2) back cushions? Here's a discontinued style gray tufted cotton twill upho...
Look! Two Great Shelving Ideas
Restaurants in NYC provide lots of affordable, interior design inspiration. Because restaurant owners are very driven to do beautiful work and keep their costs down, they often come up with ingenio...
Rhiannon's Room: Working With Wall-to-Wall
San Francisco reader Rhiannon recently sent in some photos of her city apartment, and while we're inspired by a lot of her choices (look out for an upcoming house tour!), we're especially impressed wi...
Craigslist Finds For States That Are Left Behind
Do you watch the Craigslist Scavengers go by every morning, knowing that unless you live in one of the 6 major metropolitan there won't be anything for you? Well not today, no sir! We are bri...
Modern Grand Piano by Bosendorfer & Audi Design
The design studio of German automaker Audi has teamed up with Austrian piano manufacturer Bosendorfer to create their own Grand Piano. The sleek new design pays homage to the classic form of th...
The Gallery: Paintings by Anna Ura
They say that getting there is half the fun of a trip, so for our last day of Escapes month we think these paintings by Anna Ura are quite fitting. Entitled, Before, the series is based on photos and ...
A Culinary Getaway in the South of France
Two years ago, former Food Network producer and cookbook author Anne de Ravel packed up her life in New York and moved to her family home on a vineyard in the South of France where she now host...
Hot or Not: Aqua Jewels Bath Fixtures
Marcel Wanders designed this line of diamond cut chrome bath fixtures for Bonomi - tongue-in-cheek chic or too much bling for 2009? Hot or not?...
Concept Bathtub by Marco Tallarida
We thought this fabulous bathtub with its sinuous lines and water-saving design would be the perfect way to wrap up our month of wonderful escapes. This concept bathtub calls to mind the clawfoot t...
When the Air Conditioner Breaks: Inflatable Pool?
The first thing I noticed when I got off the plane yesterday was, "Jeez, it's friggin' hot!" And my friend who was picking up replied, "You think it's hot here? Wait until we get back to Pasadena--it...
Mid Century Console - $275
New York Scavenger
This Walnut console has just a touch of retro styling unlike many of the mid century finds today, so it should work with both modern and vintage pieces very well. ...
Room & Board Media Cabinet - $875
San Francisco Scavenger
Marked down to less than half of the retail price, this Room & Board Linear Media Cabinet in Los Altos is a good deal on a well-made piece of furniture. See more finds after the jump......
The Rolling House by Andrés Jaque Arquitectos
Communal Living for the 21st Century
Designed for a group of students or roommates, the "Rolling House" is an experiment in shared living. Individual capsules can be screened off from one another, but they're all connected to one giant...
A Stylish and Family-Friendly Backyard!
Austin
Elizabeth and her husband just recently finished fixing up their backyard in Central Austin, which has had to grow to accommodate three young kids and two energetic dogs! Their solutions were si...
The Weekend Guide: Sales & Events
New York 7.31.09
THIS WEEK
• Greenpoint Vintage Sale
• Ron Arad Retrospective
• AERO Summer Sale
• Prague Kolektiv Summer Sale
• Room & Board Summer Clearance
• MUJI Furniture Sale
•...
Hi/Low: IKEA Hack of the George Nelson Jewelry Cabinet
We always enjoy hi/low features and this takes is all up a notch - the high is very high and the low is a total DIY made from IKEA components. The photo above is an original, vintage George Nelson je...
Source for Super Small Electronic Fire Insert?
Good Questions
Q: I just bought a row house in the South End. There's a fireplace in the dining room that's got a nice surround, but isn't functional and the chimney isn't fireworthy. I was thinking of putting one o...
Tree Ring Paintings by Tracy Melton
We spotted these fantastic paintings on one of our favorite reads, of paper and things. Tracy, who is based out of Knoxville, Tennessee, uses the wood from dead Red Elm trees to create the disc...
Retro Table With Four Lucite Chairs - $350
Washington DC Scavenger
This formica topped mid century table comes with four padded lucite chairs. Together they create a truly unusual and eyecatching combination. ...
Vintage Table Fan - $60
Chicago Scavenger
In Chicago, a very cool Vintage Table Fan for $60. According to the seller it is "in excellent condition" and "very quiet". Jump below for links to all the good finds......
Hans Wegner Sofa - $600
Boston Scavenger
This Hans Wegner sofa transforms semi-magically into a bed by raising the back of the piece. It could be a great spare bed for guests and a very stylish couch in the meantime....
Can I DIY a Sliding Door?
Good Questions
Q: My bathroom is very narrow. I want to replace the existing hinged door and instead install one of the new blue glass PAX wardrobe doors. The glass door will be about 6" taller then the door openi...
The Weekend Guide: Sales & Events
Washington DC 7.31.09
THIS WEEK
• Dog Days Sidewalk Sale
• Mrs. Howard by Phoebe Howard Opening
• Room & Board Summer Clearance
• Gus* Modern Sale
• BoConcept Leather Sofa Sale ENDS 7/31
• Jam...
Signal-Box House by Melling Morse Architects
When we posted on living in a converted train station a few days ago, Apartment Therapy reader JoJenks recommended we check out Melling Morse Architects' project called Signal-Box......
Measure Volume and By Weight: Taylor Combination Measuring Cup and Scale
Take a look at this new measuring cup, about to be released by Taylor. It's such a great idea; now that we've seen it we're shocked that we haven't seen this done before. It's a measuring cup that has...
Kitchen Renovation Ideas?
Good Questions
Q: My husband and I just bought a house built in 1960 from the original owner who hasn't changed a thing. We want to stay true to the home's style, but we need to update the kitchen. My husband is a s...
Look! Family Photos Turned to Art
In the past, there's been a lot of discussion on Apartment Therapy about whether it's preferable to adorn the walls with art or with family photos. Many of you have argued that perhaps the two aren't ...
The Most Famous Hotel Room in the World?
We recently heard about what may be one of the most famous hotel rooms in the world - at least to lovers of modernism. Located in the "first designer hotel" it is......
The Weekend Guide: Sales & Events
Los Angeles 7.30.09
THIS WEEK
• Kelly Green Save the Greens Sale
• Champagne Sale
• Shelter Storewide Sale
• Plastica Summer Sidewalk Sale
• Room & Board's Mid-Summer Clearance Sale
• "Downt...
Before & After: Rita Konig's Sofa
BEFORE
Former Domino contributor Rita Konig shared her own Before & After with The New York Times style blog, The Moment. When she purchased the sofa, it was temporarily upholstered in burlap &mdash...
Small Space? Think Big
San Francisco Chronicle
As host of BBC home makeover show "House Doctor", Ann Maurice has developed a knack for finding the potential in less than ideal homes. Recently the longtime Bay Area resident was able to put her tale...
Really Small Spaces: Inspiration from Dressing Rooms
When you're working with a really tiny space, sometimes the best thing to do is just go all out. Don't believe us? Check out these dressing rooms by top designers. Wallpapered, painted, and tri...
Bring It On: Cassandra Jones Cheer-tastic Wallpaper
If you love subtle surprises, then join us as we take a look at this wallpaper, titled "Good Cheer," designed by artist Cassandra C. Jones....
Feng Shui in Real Estate
Austin
We've posted about Feng Shui before on Apartment Therapy, sharing how the principles can be applied in the bedroom, bathroom and even the front door. We've come across a local Austin real estate agen...
Sculptural Fence by Mikyoung Kim
Dwell
This could possibly be the most interesting/unusual fence we've seen — located in Lincoln, Massachusetts at the home of Bob Davoli and Eileen McDonagh, the fence was designed by landscape arch...
All About Color: Home of Stylist Marthe Desmoulins
This wonderful home of stylist Marthe Desmoulins is so inspirational. We adore her ability to take two things from very different styles and make them look like they always belonged together. Bea...
Good Service for Printing Large Format Photos?
Good Questions
Q: I have a question I'd love for your readers to weigh in on. My husband and I have taken some great trips and taken some great pictures. I'd love to create a wall of gallery frames in our hallway ...
Oversized Decor: Las Vegas
In the past, our trips to Las Vegas had always been about fun, piña coladas by the pool and the company of friends. Our most recent visit, however, had us taking a second look......
Colorful Rooms for Summer
House Beautiful
For this week's look into the House Beautiful archives, we've pulled a diverse collection of pics that are all about color - gorgeous color from pinks to greys to greens. Each pic above is from...
How To: Ceiling Fan Refashion
Ceiling fans get a bad rap. We've lost count of how many times we've seen designers on shows like Trading Spaces walk into a room, look at the ceiling, groan, and immediately remove the fan. Yeah, the...
Flickr Finds: Simple Photo Display
We enjoy checking out all of the great photos you uploaded in the Apartment Therapy LA Flickr pool and spotted this sweet and simple way to display a photo - a clothes pin. This easy idea makes for a ...
Green Tips: Get the Most From Your Stoop Sale
New York Magazine 07.26.2009
We've always loved both sides of a garage/stoop sale — he buying side (hunting for treasures) and the selling side (getting rid of unwanted stuff and making a little cash). And, over the years, ...
Simple Escape: Better Off
Living a simpler life without the everyday technologies upon which most of us are reliant is an escape we've probably all considered. That's what Better Off author Eric Brende and his wife, Mary, did...
IKEA as a Supplier of Parts?
Plataforma Surtido is an organization of emerging Spanish designers who work together on different projects and exhibit the results to the public. Their recent endeavor, Surtido de Mutaciones, exami...
Inspiration from Dick Clark Architecture
Austin
If you're anything like us, you love looking at photographs of gorgeous interior spaces for inspiration. Imagine our delight when we came across the Flickr stream of local Austin architecture firm Di...
The Abandoned Homes of Governors Island
Have you been to visit Governors Island this summer? For home lovers and New York City residents, it's worth the free ferry ride to check out the abandoned officers' homes and explore the 172 a...
The Weekend Guide: Sales and Events
San Francisco 7.30.09
THIS WEEK
• West Coast Green Registration
• Room & Board
• Dandelion Warehouse Sale
• The Wooden Duck
• Chronicle Books
• SF Museum of Craft + Design
• SF MOMA Artis...
The Weekend Guide: Sales & Events
Boston 7.30.09
THIS WEEK
• Room & Board Summer Clearance
• Somerville Rock & Roll Yard Sale
• Koo de Kir Summer Sale
• Gus* Modern Sale
• Lekker Summer Sale
• Smith & Hawken Liquidation...
News: Peggy Cafritz's Home Destroyed in Fire
Last night the beautiful home of DC School Board President Peggy Cafritz burned to the ground! The house was previously featured in O, The Oprah Magazine and showcased her priceless collection ...
Unusual Family Portraits: Do You Have One?
Aaron over at Apartment Therapy New York sent us this hilarious link to a series of famous family portraitures, and they brought flashbacks of seeing some of our childhood friends' family photo...
Win the Bogart Sofa from Plummers! 1 Week Left!
Thursday Giveaway
Item: The Bogart Sofa
Store: Plummers
Value: $895
Description: The Bogart has a great retro design with wide deco-styled arms and a tight seat back...
>>Click here to enter to win!...
Coffee Table for Studio Living Room?
Good Questions
Q: Hi guys, I just moved to an alcove studio in NYC, and need a new coffee table that works with this room! I was thinking of buying a square coffee table such as the Basis 36" square in walnut from...
What Color to Paint the Bathroom?
Good Questions
Q: We have just ripped out the old school vanity lighting in our tiny bathroom, and now with all the demo, we have to repaint....so we are thinking of switching up the colour a bit. Currently the wall...
Paper Tube Stairs from the Paper-Brick House
We've showcased countless cool stairs here at Apartment Therapy. Here's yet another to add to the books: it's a stair made of paper tubes, found in a project called the Paper-Brick House......
Blogging...Midcentury Renovation from Metropolitan Home
Lessons from a Renovation
In Los Angeles, unlike some of the metropolitan areas covered by our other Apartment Therapy sites, it's not usual to drive a few miles and be enclosed in nature. The ability to move easily from be...
John Patrick Shanley's Love of Color
The New York Times
The New York Times takes us inside the Gramercy apartment of playwright, director and Oscar-winning screenwriter John Patrick Shanley — and it is infused with COLOR! Shanley (of Doubt and...
Five Dramatic Entryways
Living Etc.
Your front entryway can make a powerful statement to visitors about what to expect in the rest of your home. These five entryways make bold statements, with vivid color and dramatic effects......
Rope Benches & Stools by Madshome
We loved to waterski when we were younger, which might explain our fascination with these colorful wood benches which are made with the same poly-rope typically used for waterskiing ropes! Ha...
Roundup: Escaping to Your Local Botanic Gardens
We've visited many other cities' botanic gardens, but somehow had skipped the Chicago one altogether...until last week. My family finally made the trip north to Glencoe to tour these free garden...
Pet Portraits
I have to admit that not too long ago, I found the idea of commissioning a portrait of one's pet a bit silly— a showy little leftover from the yuppies of yore. However, lately the trend ha...
Thermopian Exterior on a Modern Polish Home
Dezeen
I love a house that is proportionally shaped like an iconic "house" — two stories with an approximate roof pitch of 45 degrees! The plans for this home in Poland by moomoo architects take...
Artful Escapes: Maria Bianco Photography
You might've noticed in last week's Weekend Guide that the photographer Maria Bianco has a show on this month at the Fillmore Street DWR. We've yet to check it out in person, but today we were pe...
Marbelous: A Table That's Lost Its Marbles
Playing with your food at the dinner table is a thing of the past once you've seen this Marbelous table from Ontwerpduo. No longer will you yearn to fling peas or start a mashed potato war, b...
Inspiration: Carolyn's Office Redo
Carolyn's office redo began by drawing inspiration from her framed map (which now hangs in the office). Using the map's mint green color palette and retro style, Carolyn went to work on her offi...
Letting Go of My Record Collection IV: Kiss, Sugar Hill Gang & Heaven 17
Thursday Giveaway
Item: Kiss "Dressed to Kill," Sugar Hill Gang w "Rapper's Delight," Heaven 17 "Luxury Gap"
Value: Priceless
Here's an interesting assortment that takes you right back to the 70's and drops you of...
Etsy Finds: Yellow Accents in the Kitchen
There are few things more inviting than a sunshine-filled kitchen, but since the weather in San Francisco has been consistently foggy and overcast lately, we figure why not fake it? Inspired by t...
Esty Find: Porcelain Tableware by Asya Palatova
We have this strong feeling that our days would somehow be brighter and more relaxed if they involved drinks sipped and snacks nibbled from Asya Palatova’s beautiful and organically shaped po...
Apartment Life in the Mountain Dwellings of Copenhagen Dwell
We've been enjoying the new September issue of Dwell - it's our favorite in awhile, which is not a surprise - its focus is on apartments. The most wonderful by far is the peek inside one family'...
Great Escape: Tree House Lodge
Costa Rica
As Great Escape month winds down, I've started thinking about my own escape soon to come. It's about time I began sifting through the bookmarked websites and saved magazine clippings and start...
SpringHill Suites by Marriott®: The Next Generation
SpringHill Suites has a whole new look and feel, with stylish upgrades and modern details specifically designed with your needs and desires in mind. The look of the new SpringHill Suites is a class...
Pottery Barn Crown Moulding Shelves - $30
San Francisco Scavenger
These Crown Moulding Shelves from Pottery Barn are perfect for creating a little rotating art gallery in your home. You can pick up four never used shelves in a mahogany finish for $120 (or $30...
10 Great Chair & Side Table Combos
There's no real formula to mixing and matching furniture. What it really takes is a good eye and the patience to try a few different combinations before you hit on the right one. Finding the pe...
The IKEA Home Project
Sydney
[Black & Gold Couch by Mickie Quick and Black Cockatoo by Catherine Martin]IKEA together with 32 Australian designers and artists have created The IKEA Home Project– where each designer and artists...
Drexel Credenza - $475
New York Scavenger
Crafted of solid maple this 1960's credenza by Drexel would make a nice place to stash dishes, or if you are like me, pretty much everything under the sun. It has a total of 11 drawers, some b...
Room & Board Lenox Sofa - $750
Chicago Scavenger
In Edgewater, a Room & Board Lenox sofa in Charcoal Grey in "perfect condition" is available for $750. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
Where to Find Large Hex Tile for Countertops?
Q: My husband and I bought a 1924 bungalow-type house last fall and are looking to work on the kitchen next. We think we want to do a tiled countertop and I found this picture online from the Rejuvena...
How To: DIY a Moroccan Pouf
The pouf seems to be a design trend that has some sticking power, but no one is really interested in paying top dollar for the designer version. First, we found a source for cheap Moroccan pouf...
Rope Folding Chair - $525
Washington DC Scavenger
This Yugoslavian manufactured, Ebert Wels designed folding chair has never been refinished, it still has its original rope and cherry finish. According to the owner of the piece it is meant to...
The Weekend Guide: Sales and Events
Chicago 7.30.09
THIS WEEK
• Jayson Home & Garden
• Merchandise Mart
• Robert Scott
• Craft + Design at DWR
• Room Service
• Unison
• Teco Pottery
• Bo Concept
• Millionai...
Antique Dresser - $125 OBO
Boston Scavenger
Let's be honest, this dresser is in need of a little TLC, but there is no denying its charm. Won't someone take this project on and restore this plucky little piece? ...
Suggestions for a Tiny Landing?
Good Questions
Q: My teeny tiny house is 85 years old and it has a strange landing at the top of the staircase. Is there anything really interesting I can do with it besides hang a piece of artwork? To the left of t...
Creating a Cozy Nook by the Fire?
Good Questions
Q: I am seeking suggestions on how to liven up the fireplace corner nook of my house. I want it to feel like a cozy area, but am having trouble bringing that vision to life.
The second picture shows...
Four Funny Welcome Mats
Escapes Month may find you welcoming others into your home. We've all acted like it's a pain to host guests in our homes, but most of the moaning and groaning is only in jest. Here, we share fo...
New IKEA 2010 Catalog! A Peek at New Kitchens and Tools
The annual release of a new IKEA catalog is always an event in the world of kitchen decor and renovation. The low prices, unfussy design and sheer scale of IKEA mean that they will always be an option...
Mike's Apartment Grows with Him
House Tour
Name: Mike
Location: West Village
Size: 500 square feet — 1 bedroom
Years lived in: 15 years total (this was my college apt that I shared with roommates). I have had the apartment to myself ...
Leather Repair Recommendations?
Good Questions
Q: I live in Los Angeles and need to get the chair fixed. Its actually not in bad shape, the wood is perfect, but the leather needs to be treated and the arm straps need to be repaired. However, th...
Design Meetup Idea
Survey
New York Members: 1,088 and growing
Having breakfast with Scott Heiferman yesterday, he gave us the idea of having a design meetup like this: folks submit rooms they need help with ahead of time and...
Preparing the Home for Puppy: 5 Essential Items
Friends of ours recently adopted a 12-week-old puppy, and having raised a pup ourselves (see above, little Wilbur in his crate on his first day home), we thought we'd help them out with a list of the ...
Perfectly Faded Elegance: A Victorian Maisonette in London
Gorgeous plasterwork, unbelievably soaring ceilings, furnishings that look like they have a history and a few glitzy details combine into one prime example of faded elegance, British-style. And t...
Budget DIY Design Within Reach Muro Media Storage
Yesterday we posted about the Design Within Reach Muro Media Storage, a ingenious customizable flat panel TV and media center solution. Our big gripe was the price, as it's made of MDF board and obvio...
Look! Table Setting Artwork from Start to Finish
This past weekend we had dinner at my mother's house, and we cooked for her and two of her old friends. It was a lovely summer evening. My first job was to set the table, something I love doing....
Mixing Wood Tones
We've had questions on here before regarding the protocol for mixing wood tones. It's a subject that can cause people quite a bit of torment when decorating a home......
Places to Escape at Home
We all need to escape every once in a while, and it's often impossible to hop on a plane or into a car. That's why it's so important to set up at least one or two "getaways" within your own hom...
Beautiful Interiors: Converted Church
The incredible windows is what first caught our attention. The flood of natural light fills the amazing living room and kitchen. We absolutely love the hardwood floors and the original elements t...
Good Stops for a Design Loving Road Tripper?
Good Questions
Q: I wanted to throw out a question to the AT readers. Next month I'm going to be driving from Austin, TX to Tallahassee, FL traveling through east Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and north Flo...
Inspiration: Toni's Blue, Green and Brick
Toni's living room popped off the page with its rich hues and classic photo arrangement. Instead of letting the window disrupt her decor, Toni uses it as a center piece to open up the wall and a...
Modern Brick Pattern at a Winery
Switzerland
The wine cellar addition to the Martha und Daniel Gantenbein Winery in Fläsch, Switzerland features a unique patterned brick wall. The bricks allow light to filter into the interior — th...
Look! Old Croquet Cart Transformed into Yardwork Caddy
Proving that there are many folks far more resourceful than ourselves, The Oregonian featured this handy way to reuse an old croquet cart, for which the actual croquet set had long been missing piec...
Not Your Average Teenagers Bedroom
14 year old Yasmin, from Kuwait, is an aspiring interior designer. She's recently made over her room and it's a perfect space to catapult her into adulthood and hopefully a fabulous career path. Yasmi...
Making A List Captures Home Priorities
We posted about April and Keith's tiny house build a few weeks ago and through their story, they expressed the main reasons for why and how they chose their tiny house direction. A list of priorities...
A Green Search: The Best Air Mattress Alternative
We have a kind of complicated problem: we recently sold a rarely-used futon to make way for a much-needed desk. Then, yesterday, we found out that three good friends are coming to stay for three night...
Your Nightmare "House Swap"?
You know that television show about swapping wives? The most contrary of families are always paired and the wife in the family is switched for some given period of time. The perfectionist is always ...
5 Uses for a Collection of Liqueur Glasses
These little liqueur glasses are easy to find for less than a dollar at thrift shops. Individually, they're nothing special, but when you line them up in a collection they offer lots of possibilitie...
Scavenger: Mid Century Buffet, Credenza Hutch - $300
Los Angeles Scavenger
Crack open a new bottle of scotch and christen this baby your new bar. Refurbished, mid century credenza and hutch would make an excellent bar set up for parties or some much needed open (and ...
3 Spaces in 1 Studio Apartment
Dwell
Digging through the Dwell archives, we were pleased to rediscover the tiny West Village studio of Milan Hughston. Featured in a 2005 issue, Milan's one room studio is only 400 square feet and a...
FSBO: 1910 Beacon Hill Farmhouse
Seattle
Location: Beacon Hill, Seattle
Size: 2180 square feet
Type: 2 bedroom/1 bath house
Price: $385,000
Contact: Jordan @ 206.321.9116
Website: Seattle Home For Sale...
Local Escape: Porches Inn at MASS MoCA
Self described as retro-edgy with industrial granny chic ambiance, The Porches Inn in North Adams, MA is a great place to stay for traditional New England design with an updated twist. Sparked ...
The Gallery: Susan Yanero's Paintings
Susan Yanero paints clowns, cats, horses, creepy dolls, and antiques. She is known to scour antique shops to find strange objects that inspire her to paint. We were lucky to visit her studio in...
Chore Charts and the Equitable Household
In just about every shared household, whether boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife, boyfriend/boyfriend, girlfriend/girlfriend, or with roommates, there is usually a discrepancy between one person's pre...
Should Ottoman Match Chair or Sofa?
Good Questions
Q: Hello, I just purchased the Jasper sofa from Room & Board (late on the bandwagon I suppose) and I will be purchasing a non-matching chair to go with it (probably R&B's Cole in a custom fabric). M...
Ideas for Hanging or Framing a Very Large Map?
Good Questions
Q: I have 2 huge maps of California that I got from the USGS a while ago and I'm looking for a creative/inexpensive way of framing and hanging them. I saw this picture in a home tour on your site...
Escapes: Zen Buddhist Retreat
One oft-imagined escape from everyday is to a mountaintop Buddhist retreat. ...Or is that just me? In any case, we've gathered some images from various Buddhist retreats to inspire your next we...
Michel Bussien's The Growing Tree Chair
Last month we fell in love with the Pooktree Tree Shapers Living Furniture over on Apartment Therapy San Francisco. We've always loved the idea of a tree grown in the shape of a chair and wondered if...
30 Years of IKEA's KLIPPAN Sofa: 1979 - 2009
Yesterday, I attended an IKEA event designed to kick off the 2010 IKEA Catalog and showcase the Swedish retailer's newest offerings. Part of the message was the 30th Birthday of the KLIPPAN sof...
Etsy Find: There's Something in My Jello
This print of a jello mold with various inappropriate items is a fantastic piece for the kitchen! We love the slightly kitschy 60s flair of the shape and colors, and the playful choice of various "ali...
How To: Remove Desktop Wood Stain?
It's shocking that we keep glasses of liquid anywhere near our computers. It's an expensive computer-ruining disaster waiting to happen. A recent glass spillage on our desktop fortunately didn't ...
Peter and Jan’s Oak Park Home
Strange Closets
Chicago Home + Garden's editor Jan Parr recently opened up her home for South Oak Park Style’s recent house walk. Along with husband Peter, the pair set out (with the help of staging assistanc...
Great Escape: Prague's Design & Style Hotel Neruda
While attempting to track down a rickety old hostel that I stayed in during a visit to Prague a number of years ago, I instead managed to stumble across the gorgeous interiors of Hotel Neruda. ...
Good Quotes: Letting Nature Speak
“I do not believe architecture should speak too much. It should remain silent and let nature in the guise of sunlight and wind speak.”
– Tadao Ando, architect (photo from House Call: Hidden Ho...
Living Above the Family Book Store in Brooklyn
The New York Times
Henry Zook and Mary Gannet opened their independent bookstore, BookCourt in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn in 1981. More than 25 years later, BookCourt has grown to include part of the building next doo...
Community-Supported Artwork: Art in a Box... the New CSA
Subscriptions aren't just for magazines and newspapers anymore. If you're a San Franciscan, chances are good that you subscribe to a CSA, Community-Supported Agriculture, which delivers a box of ...
Survey: What Do You Procrastinate Unpacking?
Moving boxes. We HATE moving boxes! After we've emptied them, we just don't have the energy left to break them down as we go. Or maybe it's the giant pile of them that makes us feel like we're mak...
Making The Bed: Pillowcase Ends Facing Inside Or Out?
Traveling back to LA last week from our road trip out of town, we took advantage of the hotel's free newspaper service. We attempted the crossword puzzle, perused the business section and finally, re...
Knoll's New Generation Task Chair
The Generation at the Knoll showroom two weeks ago.
Today, I give you a world premier look at the brand new Knoll Generation Chair. Designed by Formway Design of New Zealand, it took over three years...
How To: Make a Block Print
We did a unit on printing in our high school art class, but relying on our fuzzy memory to employ those techniques today would no doubt lead to crafting disaster. Luckily, Urban Outfitters has paired ...
Sue Casa: Elegant Nautical Style
Bristol, Rhode Island
It may come and go as a trend, but here in Rhode Island, we heart everything nautical — always have, always will. So we’re excited about the opening of the new home store Sue Casa in Br...
Good Questions Revisted: Ideas for Built-in Shelf Area?
Meredtith (aka mwzoe) sent us a follow up email. She writes: Thank you and the 76(!) people who responded to my good question about a weird plant shelf in my living room You guys inspired me to ...
Marina Ralph: Cut it Out!
We know how important a rug can be in a room. It's generally a large focal point and sometimes it's not very easy to find the exact shape and size that suits your room the best it can. Luckil...
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Eames Round Table - $199
San Francisco Scavenger
This round pedestal table from DWR would be great for a small space, as it can squeeze in more guests per area than other rectangular styles. Pick it up now in Pac Heights for just $199. More d...
At-Home Escapes: Real-Life Reading Nooks
The other day, we posted a gorgeous Swedish reading nook that, while beautiful, was admittedly a little staged. For a more down-to-earth perspective, we're looking today at five real-life readi...
Flickr Finds: Yvonne's Bright White Sewing Room
Austin
We've seen some pretty amazing room transformations before on Apartment Therapy, and this sewing room we found on Flickr definitely deserves a mention! All the way from Belgium, you won't believ...
West Elm Goodwin Sofa - $375
New York Scavenger
This 88" Goodwin collection sofa from West Elm is still sold on the West Elm site for $999, so the price seems fair for a used version in "excellent condition". The owner will accept offers as...
Thomas Smythe's 180 Square Foot Home
Canadian House & Home
Thomas Smyte of HGTV's Sarah's House gives a video tour of his ultra-tiny but very glamorous 180 sq. ft. apartment. A self-described "maximalist", he says that he decorated the small space just a...
Similar Bare-Bulb Pendant to 'Top Chef' Custom Light?
Q: While on vacation in Kauai, I happened to catch Top Chef Masters on TV. The set they've created for the show has some very interesting details — in particular, the pendant lights they use aro...
10 Ways to be Great Host in a Tiny Apartment
Amy Elliott of A Warm Welcome
Chances are you'll either be a house guest this summer or you'll be receiving one. You might guess that we peruse quite a few design/home books. Most of them aren't blog worthy, but A Warm Welc...
BluDot Bonnie Sofa - $999
Washington DC Scavenger
Here's a pretty good deal on a five month old BluDot Bonnie Sofa. Purchased for $1700 originally the owner is willing to sacrifice to get rid of this very cool piece in a hurry....
Vintage Walnut & Mahogany Dresser - $375
Chicago Scavenger
In Little Village, Jennifer has a Vintage Mid Century Modern Dresser made from Walnut and Mahogany which she is selling for $375. Jump below for links:...
Pottery Barn Mendocino Bed Frame - $799
Boston Scavenger
This wrought iron Pottery Barn Mendocino bed frame is for sale on the Pottery Barn site for over $1000, but can be yours for just $799 through the magic of Craigslist....
Identify This Large, Low Couch?
Good Questions
Q -I am trying to buy new couch for my large family room — 24'x18'. It needs a solid anchoring couch (preferably 90" - 100" +). I saw the PERFECT thing in April's Architectural Digest in a hous...
COMPACT Modular Furniture by Pedro Gomes
We love the COMPACT line from Portugese designer Pedro Gomes. Made from cardboard and recycled polypropylene, this modular furniture line is eco-friendly and sustainable...
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Escape Inspiration: Converting a Train Station
Living in a converted train station seems an amazing, long-term escape. We thought we'd find many such instances when we set out to research the topic, but it seems the endeavor is even rarer than w...
The Top 10 Most Useful Kitchen Gadgets
We got you talking about the ten most useless kitchen gadgets last week, and now it's time to weigh in on the 10 most useful gadgets. Here are our picks; what would you choose?
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House Tour: Brenden's & Shannon's Pint-Sized Pad
2009 Small Cool Winner
Name: Brenden & Shannon
Occupation: Brenden is a graphic designer at a large architecture firm and Shannon is project manager at a small graphic design firm while also pursuing voice over acting...
House Tour: Paula & Brian's Cambridge Condo Rehab
Name: Paula & Brian
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Size: 910 square feet
Years Lived In: owned since 2005
See Paula & Brian's Condo
It's always a treat to do a house tour of a labor ...
Mixing Hanging and Recessed Lighting?
Good Questions
Q - My dining room has recessed low-voltage lighting, but I've always wanted to have some kind of light(s) hanging lower over the table. With a recent fire in the adjoining apartment affecting my wall...
Five Real Dining Nooks that Really Work
Not sure exactly why, but lately our inspiration folders have been filling up with photos of lovely little dining nooks where real people eat (not just stylists with plasticized food). Maybe the ...
Before and Afters: Editor's Rooms
Southern Living
Some of the staffers at Southern Living have shared their own rooms as part of a big collection of "Budget-Friendly Room Makeovers". We pulled a few of our favorites......
Behind the Blog: Desire to Inspire
Desire to Inspire is one of our fave interior design blogs. Kim Johnson and Jo Walker consistently find the most inspiring spaces, along with sharing some incredibly creative ways to spruce up their o...
Look! Woolly Pockets at Candystore Collective
LA's Woolly Pockets seem to be cutting a wide (green) swath across San Francisco. Yesterday we showed you some hanging from the ceilings at Flora Grubb, and today we find them adorning the walls at Mi...
Design Ideas from Around the World
As we wrap up Escapes month, we thought we'd take a short virtual trip around the globe, in search of good ideas for our own homes. Looking at homes in other countries always helps to expand yo...
The Ace Hotel and Swim Club
Palm Springs
This past weekend we had the good fortune of a) taking some much needed time off b) getting out of town and c) staying at the Ace Hotel and Swim Club in Palm Springs. We've been drooling over ...
64 Square Foot Home in North Carolina
Tiny House Blog
This home's exterior dimensions are only 8' x 8'! The tiny house was intentionally built to be less than 70 square feet — the legal definition of a habitable room in North Carolina &mdash...
Ideas for this Empty Corner of My Condo?
Good Questions
Q:We bought a small 1-br condo with a large open kitchen/living/dining space. What ideas do you have for the empty corner below the floating book shelves? The corner is about 5' x 8' with windows al...
Eco Friendly Interiors: Domestic Construction
The gals of Domestic Construction offer up much in the way of inspiration when it comes to creating eco friendly interiors. While Trish and Maureen come from different backgrounds, their vision ...
North Fork Modern Home by studio a/b Architects
This sculptural home on the North Fork of Long Island was designed by studio a/b architects and has a distinct 90's form — the deconstructionist element is also evident in the mix of mate...
Gossip Girl Set
We'll admit it. We've seen a couple episodes of Gossip Girl (This probably stems from our longing for the good old days of the original 90210.) and while we've watched it for the clothes more than any...
Flower Colors Inspire Room Palettes
One of our favorite shops in Venice is Floral Art, an innovative floral design boutique that offers an eclectic selections of gifts and home accessories as well as event décor and consulting. The st...
Solar Hybrid VW Westfalia Camper by Alexandre Verdier
Growing up with hippy parents, VW buses have always held a special place in our heart. Well, the feelings have been rekindled with this modernized eco-friendly version developed by Alexandre Verdier. ...
Escapes: Prague's Monastery Garden Hotel
It's the mix of old and new in these spaces that's really catching our attention. The Monastery Garden Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic is actually located in an old monastery. The vaulted ceili...
Roundup: Small Tables for a Breakfast Nook
A few months ago, we were looking for a small dining table (30-inch diameter or less) for our kitchen—not bar height, just a regular small table. We had such a hard time finding anything, unt...
Look! Small Space Cat Ladder
Chez shoes lives in a small space. 350 square feet is small for anyone, but add in a cat (and cat box) and it makes it even smaller. That's why we love the cat ladder that got rigged up so that ther...
ColorTherapy: Indian Rhubarb
Name: Indian Rhubarb NA63
Brand: Ralph Lauren
My photo shoot last night for an aplomb Plum was a bust so here’s a archives — this is Indian Rhubarb, a nice full grey with a touch of green...
Before & After: From Woodsy to White
California Home + Design
BeforeCalifornia Home + Design features a whole series of dramatic before and afters in their current Renovations issue. One of our favorites takes this tv room from......
Modern Woven Textiles by Angharad McLaren
I'm in love with the neon colors and intricate woven patterns by Scottish designer Angharad McLaren. Inspired by sports and performance textiles like climbing rope and fishing nets, she repurpo...
Tweet About Your Landlord...and Get Sued?
A Chicago resident tweeted a complaint about her landlord to her 22 followers and in response, that landlord has filed a libel lawsuit for $50,000.......
Emporium Antiques
Frederick, Maryland
The outside looks like any other storefront on the main street of Frederick, Maryland, but the inside is an enormous 55,000 square foot warehouse filled with treasures. Over 130 antique dealers...
One Year Ago Today...
Popular Los Angeles Posts Way Back When
Last year at this time our most popular posts here at Apartment Therapy Los Angeles included posts about updating a bare ceiling lightbulb, best bedside lamps, a skateboarder's house tour, how to deal...
Suggestions for a Modern King Bed?
Good Questions
Q - Hi — My husband and I recently moved into our first condo and we are looking for the perfect king-sized bed. We have fallen in love with the Coconut Bed from CB2, but it is only avai...
Should I Paint this Cabinet White?
Good Questions
Q: In my entryway is the perfect spot for this cabinet where I plan to either hang a mirror over it or framed photos. It’s in really good shape so leaving it black would be fine, but I have the urge...
Small-Scale Escape: Maison Perso
This is small scale of an altogether different sort than we're used to here on Apartment Therapy. These miniature spaces depict a turn-of-the-century townhouse that's mucu smaller than even the...
Blogging...Design Star, Episode 2
This week's episode, "Dueling Kitchens," had the teams racing against the clock. They had 26 hours and $20,000 to design and install a fully-realized kitchen. While the spaces were similar in layout...
High End Papasan: Tropicalia Cocoon by Patricia Urqiuola
An expensive update of the Papasan? Patricia Urquiola's Tropicalia collection for Moroso features this hanging cocoon that looks like the perfect colorful alternative to a hammock...
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The Vestige Table: Modern Utility, Vintage Flair
We've always found that a good mix of modern and vintage has been pleasing. We love the lines and ornamental details of vintage pieces, but need some good, sleek modern minimalism as well. The Vestige...
Design Inspiration: Hawksmoor House, South Africa
Spotted in a recent Travel + Leisure issue (May '09), we were first struck by the budget price (doubles starting from $95), then by the room styles, heavy on refined patterns, blues, browns, clea...
DC Deli Men Take on Design
Dwell
Apparently, mouth-wateringingly magical hoagies are not the only specialty of Taylor Gourmet co-owner's David Mazza and Casey Patten. Last year, we featured the inspiring industrial-bent interi...
Scavenger: Speedboat Bedroom Set - $895
Los Angeles Scavenger
Ahoy ye matey! Here's a full Pottery Barn Speedboat Bedroom Set, with matching Drawerchest and twin mattress for a fraction of the new retail cost. Also includes a hidden trundle bed for unexpe...
10 Striped Rugs under $200
Yes, we do have a thing for stripes lately. And we love striped rugs, but we don't really want to pay a fortune for something we're going to walk all over, so we rounded up 10 of our favorite s...
Need a Great Gift? 70 Reasons to Buy Handmade
Poppytalk
Lately we've been trying to buy most of our gifts on Etsy, or from local businesses who carry handmade goods. Sometimes Etsy can be a bit overwhelming, though—despite its user-friendly design, ...
Look! 25 Years Of Pez On Display
This morning over at Ohdeedoh, we shared a small obsession in our household. Pez. We keep our collection in check, contained and displayed in full glory while we add to it.
It all started as a p...
Z-Hangers
Preferring a dresser to a closet for storing clothes, we understand that we might be in the minority. A small closet is the biggest reason for our partiality to dresser drawers, but the Z-Hanger migh...
Best Summer Hammocks of 2009
This weekend, as the heat really came up, I got to thinking about hammocks. While I respect the classic rope hammock (pictured above left at the house I stayed in last month in Chianti), my favorite...
Spend the Night at the Rose Island Lighthouse Museum
Rhode Island
As kids we loved the book From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg, about an 11-year old girl who runs away from home to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, ...
Design Dare: Painting Architectural Details Black?
It's a look that is gaining popularity recently - painting floors, fireplaces and moldings a dramatic black. We think the example from Inspace show above looks super, but wonder if we'd have the guts ...
How to: Take Your Travels Home
One-of-a-kind finds make a home stand out from its neighbor's, especially when they are collected from your travels &mdash not found in a nearby big-box store. A home comes to life with these painti...
Marianne Boesky's West Chelsea Terrace
New York Magazine
Gallerist Marianne Boesky lives above her West Chelsea gallery in a space designed by architect Deborah Berke — and she's adjacent to the Highline. She hired landscape designer Paula Hayes to ...
CB2 Orbit Chairs - $75
San Francisco Scavenger
Pick up a few versatile CB2 Orbit chairs in the Inner Sunset for $75 each - you'll save about $50 off the retail price. Check them out, plus more finds, after the jump......
Cheap Escapes: Neighborhood Tours
One of the things we love about our hometown of Chicago is its neighborhoods—there are so many that you feel you've never seen the whole city, no matter how many streets you've visited. The same i...
Matt Eastwood’s Paddington Pad
Sydney
By day Matt Eastwood is an advertising executive, although many Australian readers might also know him as a regular on ABC TV’s The Gruen Transfer. In his spare time however, Matt has turned an unw...
Thaden-Jordan Sideboard - $600
New York Scavenger
It was a challenge to pick a top item today in New York, there were so many great pieces, but this birch molded plywood sideboard by Thayden-Jordan Furniture Corp takes the cake. Please do you...
New Clark Sofa/Sleeper From West Elm
We're always on the lookout for small space options, and sleeper sofas of all shapes and sizes are at the top of our list. Here is a new one from West Elm, called the......
Help Me Identify This Dark Floor Lamp?
Good Questions
Q: Can Apartment Therapy readers help me identify this black / deep purple / navy lamp? Many thanks!
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Tiny Hotel Inspiration: The Pod & The Jane
In extremely expensive cities like New York, small hotel rooms that still put you right in the thick of it can be a hot commodity. It keeps your accommodation costs relatively low while retaini...
Asian Side Tables - $400
Washington DC Scavenger
This pair of apple green Asian side tables could add some great color and a nice bit of storage to a bland living or bedroom....
Danish Modern Upholstered Armchair - $400 obo
Chicago Scavenger
In Pilsen, a vintage Danish Modern Upholstered Armchair in blue with "subtle green and purple stripes" is available for $400 obo. Jump below for links to this and more good finds......
Mid Century Bedroom Set - $500
Boston Scavenger
This three piece set of bedroom furniture features a low long dresser with mirror, a tall dresser (pictured), and one nightstand. All three pieces are $500 but each can be purchased separately...
Table Suggestion for Paul McCobb Chairs?
Good Questions
Q - Some advice please — I'm thinking of buying a set of four Paul McCobb chairs and would love a suggestion for an affordable dining table. My dining room is rectangular (8.5' X 13.5') and I ...
Good Questions: Kitchen Makeover on a Limited Budget?
Q: Hello! We recently moved into a small ill-designed apartment. The apartment is pre-painted, and we are in the process of repainting all the rooms. My question is about our tiny kitchen: we a...
Home Goods at The Neue Galerie Design Shop
On a recent visit to The Neue Galerie New York — the Museum for German & Austrian Art — we discovered the beautiful home goods and furniture on display, most of them from designers ...
Before & After: Glamorous Remodel for a Tiny Kitchen
Isn't fun to see before-and-after shots? It's thrilling to see something beautiful emerge, improbably, from a tired old space. Well, we truly had that thrill when we saw this kitchen that Francesca re...
House Tour: Anisa's Eclectic Shrine
Pretoria, South Africa
Name: Anisa du Plessis
Location: Capital Park, Pretoria, South Africa
Type: House
Size: 4,400 square feet, including outside buildings
Years lived in: 14 and a bit years
Enter Anisa's Gallery
A...
10 Design Ideas to Steal from the New IKEA Catalog
Aaron did a great post earlier today on the brand new IKEA 2010 catalog, and as fun as it is to see the new items, we love to see the new room set-ups even more. Nobody does IKEA as well as the ...
Inside Madera Design House
Madera Design House is hard to describe, but easily appreciated: a fully decorated and whimsical world that plays the role of art space/gallery, kitchen, stage and even bourdoir, available for ...
Ethereal Aquariums from ZeroEdge
Being a bit obsessed with marine life, we've always loved the idea of owning a home aquarium, but the bulky design of the tanks often seems to negate the delicate beauty of the animals and plants them...
How to Get Free Airport Wi-Fi
There's nothing worse than being stuck in an airport for a few hours with nothing to do. You'd expect to be able to boot up your laptop and get some free Wi-Fi, but that's just not happening in all ai...
Elements: Modular Furnishings by Jaime Hayon for Moooi
Inspired by cacti, Jaime Hayon's Elements collection is a series of 7 modular objects that are both sculptural and functional (though they definitely lean sculptural!). Stools, trays, mirrors a...
Rainn Wilson's Home Office/Man Cave
We don't get cable, so DIY Network's show Man Caves hasn't really flown onto our radar until now. We just stumbled upon these images from a past episode where the team designed a man cave/home office ...
One Bench, Five Ways
Last week we looked at the Saarinen tulip table and the many ways it's been used in modern homes. Today, we're examining another classic in context: the Nelson platform bench. We've seen it use...
Building With Milk Crates!
We're smitten with the designs of German artists Wolfgang Winter and Berthold Hörbelt — according to Treehugger, the duo has been building milk crate buildings since 1992. Check out thes...
Maria Calderara's Home
Maria Calderara is an Italian fashion and jewelry designer. She utilizes a lot of Venetian glass in her magical necklaces and earrings. She is also known for using unconventional materials in her...
Sources for Green Leather Upholstery?
Good Questions
Q: I'm planning on reupholstering the cushions of a wood-framed mid-century chair (a sentimental family piece) in green leather this color. Do you have a source -- brick and mortar or online -- for ...
Flickr Find: A Charming Cottage
Even though we just returned from vacation, images like these make us want to turn around and head back out of town. Celine of Bonjour! does an excellent job of capturing this charming cottage l...
Knitted Chairs: Crafted Cozies for Plastic Chairs
Yuvinia Yuhadi is out to reclaim the potential of the ubiquitous plastic lawn chair — as the cheap patio chair "infects the globe" she has started a movement of crafters and knitters that...
Before & After: Claire's Wainscoted Bedroom
Claire had some really funky wainscoting in her bedroom. While wainscoting is often a beautiful and coveted feature, this job involved mismatched boards of different widths and thicknesses -- not ne...
Stencilled Wall with Free Download
Wallpaper? Nope - painted wall stencils used in combination to give the effect of wallpaper which is probably about the same effort as putting up wallpaper and is certainly less expensive. We're also ...
Afternoon Escape: A Luxury Hotel
Looking for a great escape in your own city that offers some fabulous design style and a chance to unwind for under $10? Consider checking out and enjoying...
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Snapping Deck Tiles by VIFAH
We've kicked around the idea of installing a deck, but are always overwhelmed by the options: what's best for the environment, what's easiest to install, Trex vs. wood, etc? Or maybe a patio instead? ...
Escape Inspiration: Old-Time Sleeper Cars
We traveled the Eastern European sleeper car circuit quite heavily when we visited Europe and Russian years ago. The most adventurous journey? From St. Petersburg to Moscow. The sleeper car was...
10 Great Desk & Chair Combos
Workspaces aren't always the prettiest parts of a home, so we appreciate a well-designed one all the more. It doesn't take much. At minimum, you need a good desk and chair, but that combination...
10 Design Destinations in Venice
Los Angeles
There are so many things to love about Venice. The walkability of the neighborhood, the beach, the bungalows lining the walk streets, the colorful personalities, the incredible design and arch...
Survey: Choose Your Tablescapes from Sunday Suppers
Sunday Suppers is a "class-cooking-dining experience" held in Brooklyn where the focus is on creating fresh seasonal meals together. Our focus has been on the fantastic tablescapes designed eac...
Living on the Edge: A Climbing Wall "Home"
File this one under silly stuff for the start of the work week. A friend just passed on this link to what we think (hope!) must be a performance art piece happening......
Listening to Music at Home... But In Which Room?
Survey
Photo: House Tour: S and S's Live/Work Bungalow
We have always lived in apartments small enough that a single audio setup would provide music to the entire home — until now. Our home is a large...
Presidential Escapes: Lincoln's Summer Cottage
President Lincoln stayed in this 1842 Gothic Revival cottage, instead of the White House, during his three summers in office, starting in 1862 (during the Civil War). The cottage is on one of th...
Free Rainwater Kit and Sniffing Lemons
Los Angeles Slinks for 7.27.09
Here are some miscellaneous links to other great blogs, including posts about free Rainwater Harvesting kits being given out to help reduce run-off pollution, a discussion about an ideal, sustainable ...
Before & After: Living Room Makeover
Just last week we posted Amanda's Good Question — Ideas & Inspriation for Living Space? — and she's already sent in picks of her revised space...
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Large Floral Print Upholstery Fabric in Green?
Good Questions
Q:I need some help with an upholstery project. I'm trying to find modern upholstery fabric with a large floral print--something big enough that I can center it if necessary but not have to match it a...
Amish Town for a Day
One popular day trip we often hear about is a drive to a nearby Amish town. An Amish town day trip can be an escape to simpler ways, homemade foods, and open countryside. Here are just a few in...
Do It Yourself Addiction
ReadyMade
We'll admit that the main reason that we began our subscription to ReadyMade magazine was for the projects. We grew quite fond of the overall appeal of the magazine--the feature articles, the MacGyver...
Using Curtain Wire for Magazines!
This may be more than you need to know, but we're big fans of reading in the loo. So we're always interested to see new ways that people corral their reading material, in the bathroom and otherwis...
Inspiration: Loft Accommodation in Oia, Santorini
My last stop in Greece last month was on the island of Santorini. After a few days of touring the island and hiking to ancient Thera (where homes' walls, ovens, drainage systems, wall paintings,...
Five Favorite Re-Uses For Wooden Crates
Wine, re-purposing, and attractive storage solutions — these are a few of our favorite things. Perhaps that's why we've featured the wine crate on so many occasions. As a flea market stapl...
Hot or Not? Janus Chair by Jang Yoon
Janus Chair by Los Angeles designer, Jang Yoon
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Inspiration Translated: Black, White & Striped All Over
We've just can't get enough of black and white stripes. We posted a roundup of black and white rugs, but thought we'd go a little further and search out some other black and white accessories....
Look! Woolly Pockets at Flora Grubb Gardens
We've written about the Woolly Pocket Garden Company on Apartment Therapy before, so you've probably seen the super-swanky photos of their product, complete with hot models and equally hot interiors. ...
Totally Crazy Garage Door Covers
Ever wanted a sports car in the garage? What about a million dollars? Or a giant alligator? These printed tarps allow just that and cover your garage door, giving the illusion that there's ...
Eclectic Decor: El Tres Inn
We first read about El Tres Inn on a local architecture blog called Take Sunset. Initially, we couldn't believe our eyes-- surprisingly, El Tres Inn is the first boutique inn to land in Silver L...
Fencing Inspiration: Japanese Design by Architect Bill White
Here's some inspiration for those of you who have the opportunity to think about building fences. I daydream about this kind of thing.......
Topia Inn: A Sustainable Stay in the Berkshires
Western Massachusetts
We appreciate every little green gesture that hotels make, but we’re especially impressed by the Topia Inn of Adams, Massachusetts which boasts a near zero carbon impact by utilizing solar pa...
House Tour: Jane's Live-Work Family Home
Montreal
Name: Jane and family
Location: St. Henri neighborhood of Montreal
Size: 3-bdrm home, painting studio, and gallery in a 19th century 3-story building
Years lived in: 8 years
>> Enter Jane and Fami...
Philadelphia: Setting the Record Straight
We were a little perturbed by the recent article in the July issue of Dwell Magazine. We weren't really happy with the way Philadelphia was portrayed; it's a lot more thriving than the magazine...
A $500 Home in Hawaii
Talk about shoestring budget! Chelsea Kohl, a 22-year-old native of Hawaii, built her home on her father's property for literally...$500. Featured in Dwell magazine a few months ago, this home could ...
The New IKEA 2010 Catalog!
Though we're headed to a special IKEA event tomorrow to see the new offerings in person (and pick up our own copy of the much-coveted 2010 IKEA Catalog!) — we're thrilled to share the new...
Room & Board Parsons Bed - $500
San Francisco Scavenger
Room & Board's sleek Parsons bed is made from durable natural steel with a lacquer finish. This queen size in Menlo Park is only six months old and available for $500. More finds after the ...
The World's Most Beautiful Window Seat?
We think it might be...at least in the top 10. We literally gasped when we found this photo on Swedish real estate site, Alvhem. It's such a simple arrangement, with just a few key components used t...
Driving on Vacation: Your Experiences
Austin
While it's lovely to travel to a big city and walk around to see the sights, it's more likely that at some point you'll have to take a car around. Whether it's your own car or a rental, trying to rea...
George Nelson Swag Leg Desk - $1300
New York Scavenger
Colorful cubbies and lovely tapered metal legs set this George Nelson designed swag leg desk apart from the rest. I am seeing this desk new online for around $2000, and the owner claims this o...
5 Modern & Minimal Designer Wall Clocks
At our home these days, the only timepieces around are our iphones and the one on the stove. Our small beside clock bit the dust a few years ago and there just didn't seem to be a need to replace...
'Escape' from Cleaning by Hiring a Housekeeper?
Good Questions
Q - Like many folks these days, my wife and I are strapped for relaxing time — juggling several jobs leaves us with little time at all (or desire, or motivation) to clean our apartment. We feel ...
Modern Barn: Sheep Stable by 70F Architecture
ArchDaily
It's not often that you see a modern barn — this petting zoo in the Netherlands was built upon the foundation of a barn that burnt down. Located in a public park in Almere, the new pettin...
Innovation Black Vinyl Chair - $300
Washington DC Scavenger
This black vinyl chair by Innovation is a nice vegan option for a high style living space. Originally priced around $700, it is a good deal on a good condition piece....
Vintage Desk and Matching Chair - $325
Chicago Scavenger
In Logan Square a "smart vintage desk and original matching chair in very good condition" is available for $325. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
Vitra Visasoft Chairs - $200
Boston Scavenger
Up for grabs in Boston today, two black leather Visasoft chairs designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra. These chairs retail for over $1000, but are priced to move at just $200 each. ...
How To Hack a Showerhead That Is Too Low?
Good Questions
Q: We desperately need your help. We just moved into a beautiful apartment with a clawfoot tub. The showerhead looks like the picture above. My boyfriend is 6'5 and the shower head is not tall enough...
Roundup: Inspirational Outdoor Lighting
With staycations all the rage among our friends this year, we've been reflecting more on creating the perfect escape without ever leaving home. Though many of these inspirational outdoor light...
Bedbugs on NPR's This American Life
We recently heard NPR's This American Life episode, Fear of Sleep, when it touched on bedbugs. We had to point you toward it, as it was at once terrifying and entertaining......
Knives and Whisks: Two Great Uses for Roll-Out Cabinets
We aren't in the middle of a kitchen renovation, sadly, or else we'd be stealing this idea. We love it: make use of a narrow, otherwise challenging space in your kitchen with a roll-out cabinet and bu...
Dangerous Habits, Breathing Room & 500 Days of Summer
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