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Name: B, Joe & Rachael
What We're Into: B: Hold the Onions, Joe: Bookish Us, Rachael: Literature for All of Us
Location: Ukrainian Village, Chicago
Size/Type: Three bedroom, two bath apartment
Years...
Name: Allison Amon & Paul Francechi
Location: Silver Lake, California
Size: 2,400 square feet
Years lived in: 13, 2 years since remodel
Shaded by a row of bushes, the front of the Allison and Paul'...
Yesterday we lauded the inspiring pairing of yellows and grays in general, but today it's time to get down to color specifics. The perfect gray can be quite elusive, especially when you're standing i...
An iconic "solo" apartment: Carrie Bradshaw's place from Sex and the City...Carrie, who stored sweaters in her oven, didn't follow all of our advice
Living alone for the first time can be an exhilara...
Dark, dramatic and really beautiful, if you have the guts to go dark with your wall color, gray is a stylish and smart choice. It feels anything BUT neutral, yet it behaves like one, allowing yo...
"Life is like IKEA furniture. Sometimes you have to take it apart so you can put it back together the right way" – Chris Blake...
Every Friday! Here are all the home and garden sales across the country. This is only place on the web where you can find them all in one place. Pass it on and send us your sale....
Wegner's seductive craftsmanship and elegant selection of natural materials equal high popularity with a wide audience, especially here on Apartment Therapy. We came across some of Wegner's les...
Better than sliced bread? It's debatable, but sliced wood has definitely got its sandwich-making counterpart beat in the decor department. The style is perfect for a DIY project, especially if yo...
The hardest thing about setting up a studio apartment is figuring out the right layout. With so little available space, every decision makes a huge impact. We're always amazed at the space plan...
This week it's about PURPLE. We've pulled a diverse collection of purple paints and accents from the House Beautiful archives. Each one above is from a slide show below the jump. Enjoy!
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We tend to be a hoarder —particularly when it comes to our clothes— although it's something we've gotten much better at now that we've moved into a 350-square-foot apartment with our signi...
Though we have questions about comfort and utility, we can't help by enjoy the unexpectedness of this interesting furniture line from Italy. Each piece is seemingly made up of smaller pieces t...
Q: I need help here. Just moved into a small (and I mean small) Lincoln Park 2 bedroom. For the price, I'm sure getting a lot of nice sun and clean space in this cute place but the kitchen is a whole ...
During the summer months, it's a safe bet you can find us underneath an umbrella or a shady tree, relaxing in a comfy chair. To us, certain chairs signify summer more than others......
While we love new products and finding inspiration, sometimes it's gratifying to discover a little more about the meaning and motivations of this designed world we live in. If you're looking to do a l...
Q: I saw this at Restoration Hardware Outlet, and of course when I went back for it, GONE. It was originally priced at 650.00, and at the outlet it was 250.00. No one knew anything more about it. Tha...
We like to imagine what it might be like to live in a Salvador Dali painting. Always fascinated as a child with the melting clocks and strangely proportioned animals, Dali's surrealist images inspired...
Continuing our quest for hex greats, the hexagon enjoys popularity beyond tiles and decor; these pieces are all about containment and storage. Including "bookshelf" storage, lavish lacquered boxe...
While staying at a friend's place this week, we've been enjoying the gorgeous sunlight that bathes her house during the day through the huge windows in every room......
The weekend is here, but before you head off to the beach let’s check out some housewares inspired by a classic fisherman's anchor. A pillow is also a much less permanent than a tattoo!l Arg. ...
When it comes to design inspiration, there is one publication we turn to every day at Apartment Therapy’s offices: The New York Times. Sure, we read it for the hard-hitting news, but it’s th...
We read about non-native pythons invading Florida - in the recent The New Yorker — Swamp Thing; Florida's Uninvited Predators. But we didn't think that snakes were slithering around the District...
This drawing by artist Ben Fry is not of state borders, topographical features, or water bodies. It's of streets and only streets (26 million of them). The streets' densities and shapes coalesce to ...
When you've got a small bathroom with a pedestal sink or a lack of medicine cabinet storage, a compact shelf can come in really handy. We've noticed them in a lot of small homes, installed next...
A little over a year ago Staci Cain was re-evaluating her professional path. Having spent years as a studio executive, she yearned for something more creative, something that she felt more pas...
Name: Allison & Mike
Location: Hillsborough, New Jersey (about an hour from Manhattan)
My husband and I live in a 1980's contemporary townhouse — approximately 1,300 square feet. Wh...
We're fascinated by these photographs by Erin Tyner, which capture small sculptural figures in eerie, beautifully lit scenes. The photos conjure up our love of all things miniature, particularly...
Q: Speaking of the Vestige table, what do you guys think of the World Market Loft Dining Table? It fits into small spaces, has simple but gorgeous lines, and expands with a leaf if you want it to. I...
Our recent move took us outside of the big city, where we can see the night sky. It has us thinking a lot about the stars, the moon (it was full on the 5th!), and all things celestial......
Classic Los Angeles apartments often have built-ins. From shelving to vanities to breakfast nooks, sometimes useful, sometimes not, they always add character and are perfect for displaying col...
Patchwork walls can be an easy and relatively inexpensive way to decorate a space. Whether your personal style leans towards wallpaper scraps or paper and ephemera — these images should i...
If you're anything like us, and you're preparing (or helping prepare) a move away to college or to your new first home, you've got a reasonably sized collection of home electronics and accessories tha...
You don't have to go to Spain to find modest and modern cabins in the woods! DC-area residents Chris Brown and Sarah Johnson built a 1,900 square foot prefab cabin outside of Lost River, West Vi...
We have been planning to post about these tiny porcelain art pieces for a while. They are made by Ashley Goldberg from Portland, Oregon. There is something very special about miniature art. The s...
When we last caught a glimpse of what Eve Tombley was up to she was making things bright and bold inside, but now her efforts have turned outdoors with the help of her husband. They transforme...
Enjoy summertime lounging or dining outdoors in Palms Springs chic style with this original 1960's pool patio set. Unusual shaped chairs with a formica top table makes for unique backyard furni...
Anna's new column Retrospect gave us a quick history of convex mirrors — and I was inspired to round up some options — traditional, modern and (my personal favorite) industrial.
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Boston-based textile designer Seema Krish recently launched her website with a preview of her collection of fabrics made by combining the traditional techniques of hand block printing, embroidery, a...
This wardrobe from CB2 was put together for a photo shoot and hasn't been used since. Get it now in Potrero Hill for about $200 off the retail price. See below for more finds......
A big part of "Setting Up Home" (our theme for August here on Apartment Therapy) is deciding on the best spot to situate zones - like your workspace or entertainment area. This smart before and a...
This website would have been awesome when we were in college (assuming the internet existed back then). Anyhow, Design Your Dorm has a ton of great features for small space living using 3-D models fr...
This unusual walnut coffee table has only been used for staging purposes so can be considered basically brand new. For only $100 this puppy can come home with you today!...
We interviewed Steve Revnew, Director of Marketing and Product Development for Sherwin-Williams, to get his take on paint.
How does one choose a paint finish? What should the considerations be?
T...
Somebody has got to go check out this Noguchi table, the price is just too good to be true. These are selling new from DWR for over $1300 so what the heck is wrong with this one? Perhaps they...
We love the little surprise details of a home that aren't apparent right away when you walk in. A brightly painted closet interior is one of these, and it's such an easy weekend project that we h...
This is an old idea, but a good one. If you need to free up some floor space, wall-mounted sconces are a great solution by the bed, in the bathroom, in the living room, or in the hall. They're ...
Happy Friday! Got anything fun lined up for the weekend? We're ending this week with this surprising--and cheerfully strange--duplex located in Tel Aviv. If you love 70's retro textile patterns, uniqu...
Q: I just hacked this IKEA Vika table into a wall-mounted desk, and I'm desperately looking for an office chair or stool to go with it. Unfortunately, my sub-$100 college student budget is limiting m...
Looking for just the right piece of mid century furniture to fill a corner? This teak and wicker side table manufactured by Fance and Sons or France and Daverkosen Denmark could fit the bill q...
Painted floors have the power to completely transform a space. We've seen them on Apartment Therapy in every color of the rainbow (literally!), but these examples take it a step further by includ...
In Wicker Park, a Restoration Hardware "Grand Scale" Ottoman upholstered in Brown Velvet for $300 obo. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
Janel over at Apartment Therapy Chicago posted about an article in the CS Interiors magazine about seven influential designers helping to create the term "Chicago Design". Well, we're not sure i...
Zig zags are like stripes' crazy cousin. The pattern works so amazingly well in all of these interiors, it has us wondering why we haven't incorporated zig zags into our own home......
THIS WEEK
• Kenneth Wingard
• The Gardener
• Peace Industry
• Mixed Pickles
• Heath
• Asia Rustic
• Room & Board
• SF Museum of Craft + Design
• SF MOMA Ar...
Item: The Boden Chair and Ottoman in Valor Tangerine
Store: Room & Board
Total value: $1,798
Description: Imagine this: Saturday morning. You wake up and realize with a child's glee that you ...
THIS WEEK
• Studio Botanika Sale
• AERO Summer Sale
• Prague Kolektiv Summer Sale
• IS Stationary Sale
• West Elm Free Delivery - NYC
• Greenpoint Vintage Sale
• Dal...
We almost couldn't believe our eyes when we saw this kitchen renovation from Jeremy Levine Design. Levine took an old, small kitchen in a suburb of Los Angeles and opened it up to sunlight, warmth, an...
Name: Sasha Darling
Location: Excelsior Neighborhood San Francisco, CA
Size: 1200 sq. ft.
Years lived in: 5
Anyone who has visited BellJar, an amazing boutique in the Mission that is chock full of ...
Name: Anne-Marie, Vytas & 1 year old daughter, Maddie
Location: Friendship Heights/Chevy Chase, DC
Years lived in: Rented 3 years
Refined and loungeable are two styles rarely used in conjunction, but...
Inspired by the perfect contrast of warm buttery yellows and soothing gray used in Anne-Marie and Vytas's House Tour we've rounded up a few more applications of the long-lastingly popular color ...
Yesterday on NPR's Marketplace, we heard a story about apparel retailers who are trying to pull themselves out of the current economic slump by betting on plaid as a "must-have" for fall. Unlik...
Did any filmmaker better capture middle class 1980's suburban America in look and feel than director, producer and writer, John Hughes? In memory of his passing today, we look back at some of o...
Impromptu dinner party? Nobuhiro Teshima's cabinet transforms into a long and low table for about 8 guests!
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We always look forward to seeing what perennial favorite DwellStudio has in the works for kids and babies and, let us tell you, they've been busy! Introducing three lovely new designs and a wide array...
Though we've looked at house boats, yachts and floating homes in the past, The Citadel is an entire apartment complex that floats! Part of The Netherlands' initiative to embrace their watery sur...
Our friends over at Re-Nest covered this collaboration a while ago, but we're happy to say that Amy Butler's new bedding collection for Bed Bath & Beyond is now actually available online......
We've been on the hunt for simple garden ideas and also for some modern garden blogs to really sink our teeth into. While on the search we came across 2 things we loved: this idea for an uber modern ...
This online exhibition of Olympic Posters took our breath away. Doesn't each poster perfectly capture its era? And what a great way to get a sense of trends in graphic design — so much cha...
It's August, and it's hot, hot, hot. From what we've read, fans are more energy-efficient than AC units.* The New York Times recently went shopping for portable fans with Ron Rezek, founder and owne...
Q: I am having a dilemma mixing my favorite pieces with my more practical pieces. I initially had our huge red Ikea couch in the room and I didn't mind the balance temporarily. I just found the exact ...
Q: I have two unattractive dressers (particleboard, fake-wood effect, shown here and below the jump) that I don't like one bit. I'd love to just scrap them and start over with something else, but I ha...
One of our favorite items to makeover is a dresser. We enjoy finding inexpensive gems at thrift stores and painting them bright white.. Katie had a similar idea when she received this hand-me-do...
Yesterday, I got a tour of the new line Canvas from Ochre owner Andrew Corrie. As a board member of Aid to Artisans, Andrew's interest in sustainable, quality furnishings and handcraft has forme...
Q: I picked up this cool, very large (19" D X 36" W) steel barrister bookcase at the Brimfield flea market this week. The maker mark is "Shaw Walker." I thought it would be great for display but its ...
If you, or anyone you know, has ever referred to themselves as a chair whore, then this is the site for you. This self-proclaimed chair porn site is a treat for anyone who enjoys hot, sexy chair desig...
This large, colorful hex tile under a claw foot tub (today's post on Kathryn Russell photography) reminded us of our never-ending love affair with the hex. We love it in more traditional (small) ...
Who doesn't love good-looking, modern, repurposed furniture? We’ve found a local Austin designer who’s recently started his own furniture line, and it’s safe to say his first stab at furniture ...
I can’t name one friend who is a big game hunter — yet, more and more and more taxidermy seems to be popping up in homes. ...
Known for her "hints," Heloise has been writing lifestyle tips since 1977, when her mother (also named Heloise) passed away and she took over the family advice-giving business. Today The Washington P...
When they moved into their new Portland home, thespians Richard Rolfe and Stephen Rutledge put their skills to work on the interior and exterior. One project was to create an outdoor living space sh...
We've obviously got a thing for staircases on Apartment Therapy. We love spiral versions, floating steps, stairs with shelves, wallpapered steps...you name it, we've probably blogged it. Want m...
Sometimes we looks around our space and want to change everything. We're starting off with beige wall to wall, beige walls and those awful vertical blinds so there's plenty of room for improvement. ...
Wow — actress Julianne Moore is selling her freshly renovated West Village townhouse and it is a stunner! The house dates from 1839 and is five stories and includes a large back garden. Th...
Since he was a wee lad, our pup Arlo has slinked off to behind the bathroom tub when the weather gets hotter than 80 degrees. This is a destination that he only uses when it's hot. His retreat made...
Q: Help. My wife desperately needs a jewelry armoire (her everything is everywhere) but for some reason, 99% of jewelry armoires are ugly. We thought we'd finally found one (shown here) that was prett...
Bathed in light, these kitchen and dining spaces by Albertsson Hansen Architects are inviting and warm. We love the soft modern touch in each of these traditional Minneapolis-area homes, with s...
We run into the best and simplest ideas time and again. They always make us take a second look. What they have in common is their simplicity, their elegance and the way they can take junk, add it to...
Here is a different approach to armchair traveling. Add a foreign skyline to your home and watch the sun rise and set as though you were in a different city. Designed by Elina Aalto, these wou...
Fans are something you might want to feel, but not necessarily want to see. Designs of most household fans are utilitarian at best, and downright an eyesore on occasion. You couldn't say that about de...
Free Market at Artscape
For me, the most difficult task when faced with a move or tackling a spring cleaning is deciding what to get rid of — I hate throwing perfectly good items in the trash....
These gorgeous photographs are from a portfolio of Kathryn Russell. Her work is so inspiring! We admire beautiful light and color in all of her interiors. The stylist work is also incredible. It'...
We had several title ideas for this post, such, a) 20 Things You Should Buy Because They're Pee Pants Awesome, or b) 20 Reasons Why The Midwest Pwns The Coastal Cities. But no matter what you ...
Brand new leather and cotton upholstered modern three piece sectional sofa and lounge in cream and dark brown. Would look great anchoring the living room of an organic modern decor interior......
(Welcome Anna! — Anna Hoffman is our new columnist for Retrospect, a weekly post exploring design history and its influence on current design & style)
For an obsolete item, the convex mirr...
New England weather being as unpredictable as it is, keeping a tablecloth affixed atop a picnic table can be challenging at best. We noticed this ingenious DIY idea for keeping a cloth in place and ...
In San Jose you can get an Offi Scando white coffee table that's still in the box for $375, about $125 off the retail price. More deals after the jump......
We attended the Chicago Antique Market a few weekends ago and as we snapped photos of anything that caught our eye, a pattern emerged - there were lots of varied shapes and sizes of storage conta...
Whimsical and beautiful, Ramonah's cat wall would make any feline jealous. Not all cat ladder's are created equal so when we spotted Ramonah's DIY version--we had to share......
Purchased originally from a Jonathan Adler floor sale this funky green coffee table has a burlap like texture to it, and is priced to sell today!...
Item: The Boden Chair and Ottoman in Valor Tangerine
Store: Room & Board
Total value: $1,798
Description: Imagine this: Saturday morning. You wake up and realize with a child's glee that you ...
You could save yourself about $500 by purchasing this Crate & Barrel Archer bed from Craigslist instead of buying brand new today. It is claimed to be in "totally new" condition, so it could b...
As if our obsession with owning books weren't enough to deal with on its own, we've now also become obsessed with the "bookcase of the day" feature on Jamie Meares' blog, I Suwannee. The book storage ...
You know that neighborhood café where you love the decor as much as the coffee? We've all got our favorite hang-out spots where we love to spend time and feel inspired by the atmosphere. Apart...
Our friend Carolyn recently bought a lovely condo in West Hollywood, and now she's in the process of picking out paint colors. "I want a look that's just timeless...classic...like listening to Billie...
Q: I need help with a design/space problem. Our apartment has this odd "stage" area that precedes the kitchen. We don't really need more counter space, so aren't into a kitchen cart idea, but w...
This leather loveseat was custom made for its current owner "just weeks ago" by a Canadian furniture maker. For some reason they are getting rid of this unique looking piece, and its dimension...
Want to add a dose of heavy metal to your home without blasting any Sabbath? Portland-based Etsy store Delia Furniture might have just what you need. Working mostly with steel, pieces range in fi...
In Evanston, a dark chocolate Vanity with fold up mirror from West Elm is available for $249. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Built on a vacant block on a street full of terrace houses, this home by Kavellaris Urban Design is a modern and ironic take on what could be described as today’s terrace house. The terrace design o...
Tokyo residence, Y-House, by Frank la Rivière Architects is not by any means a typical house. We're liking two rooms in particular for their unusual use of two everyday materials. First up is one o...
THIS WEEK
• Birch St. House & Garden Sale
• Studio Botanika Sale
• West Elm Free Delivery - Boston
• Christofle Summer Sale
• Room & Board Summer Clearance
• Koo de Kir S...
The Sophia is a "2 in 1" Lamp and Storage piece designed by BabaAkcja. The perforated shade allows you to store and display your earring collection...hot or not?...
THIS WEEK
• The Golden Triangle
• Elmhurst Art Museum
• Grand Street Gardens
• Edgewater Estate Sale
• Room & Board
• Jayson Home & Garden
• Unison
• Hastens
&...
A little while ago we showed you quite possibly the prettiest grill we've ever seen: the Element Grill by Fuego. Its sleek styling and tiny footprint made us wonder if it was the ultimate grill for ci...
Name: Flavia and Rodrigo
Location: Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Size: 1,184 square feet
Years lived in: 4 years
Here's our first house tour from Brazil, a modest sized apartment located in Leblo...
Name: Leenda & Anthony
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Size: 1,100 square feet
Years lived in: owned 3 years
Anthony and Leenda seem to live in an apartment that seconds as a rotating retrospecti...
Sometimes small spaces call for big accessories. Not overstuffed couches or outrageously large chandeliers —although we admit that we like this too sometimes— but big, unapologetic, ...
Aqua blue is one of our favorite colors to play around with in the home. Surprisingly versatile, it can create a vibrant focal point in a neutral room or add a bit of serenity to a more colorful ...
Today on Martha's blog, an account of the inspiration tour she recently took the art department staff of her tv show on. We enjoyed the casual, behind-the-scenes......
Apartment Therapy reader Jackie Honikman sent us her whimsical and imaginative DIY project that puts a cheap canopy bed frame to reuse in a whole new light as a balcony garden flower bed. We could als...
It's a trick! This is a sofa and not a park bench. The sturdy wood frame of this sofa by Swedish design collective Front Studio supports cushions upholstered in a woodgrain photo-printed fabric ...
Our dog, Bacon, likes to "island hop" around the apartment — scurrying from one Flor rug to the next. But he's also consumed by a steamy love affair with our neighbor's Rottweiler (that's...
Aside from hardwood floors, beautifully aged brick walls just might be the most sought after architectural detail in a home. We don't see as many of those gorgeous old lofts with miles of exposed...
Globe lamps are an inexpensive classic that's often used to dress up a dining room, living room, bedroom, or hall. Whether made from paper or glass, they look great in groups, or hung as a sing...
Last week we met up with a retired Apartment Therapy editor while shooting a house tour down in Costa Mesa. He showed us some sights and we stopped in at The Camp, an outdoor mall, for a quick...
Q -I happen to live in Phoenix, so I wasn't sure which city would best answer my question! I am looking for a less expensive alternative to this library swing arm lamp from Circa Lighting. I would lik...
We ALWAYS lose our keys (and yes, we have a landing strip!) Maybe this keybag will be the solution to our problems! ...
We started practicing this years ago not so much as a green move, but because we lived in a ski town. We didn't want our boots to track dirt and mud inside, or get the carpet wet. Now that we live in ...
We are always on the lookout for ways to better utilize small urban balconies or patios, and so we love this folding greenhouse. Made of recyclable plastic, this mini-greenhouse can be folded flat ...
Finally! We've often wondered if the extravagant "outdoor living room" concept could be done on a non-extravagant budget, or at least look nice but not as fussy as the slick magazine spreads on the ...
We just got these followup before and after photos from Julienne, whose home you may remember from the question, Ideas to Disguise Decorative Column? , which......
To us, there's a certain quality to garland that instantly transforms a space. Similar to a strand of glittering lights, garland conveys a party vibe that can't be beat....
The Museum of Modern Art just opened a retrospective of the design work of Israeli-born Ron Arad. To display the work for the show, Arad himself created a huge stainless steel structure, named t...
Q: I need help choosing a paint color for my kitchen. I was thinking of leaving the wainscoting and trim white and just painting the walls. I need something that will coordinate with the lime g...
Moving is a pain. In spite of the excitement of a new adventure, a new home, or even just a new space to decorate, the physical act of moving is exhausting and the mental toll it takes is palpable. We...
We spotted this shop at Chicago's recent Gold Coast art fair. These vintage pieces are rescued, revived and resold, and while many are decorative wall hangings with messages/text from old busine...
Earlier today we posted tips for adding oversized lamps to a room. We thought we’d hit on a subject also important to lamps: a proper lampshade fit. While it might seem like a small detail, the lam...
Electricity can be scary. Didn’t anyone see Shocker? But it turns out rewiring a lamp is easier than you might think. Plus it’s a great way to repurpose something you have around the house. ...
After 16 years of living in LA, Joff relocated to DC. Having created his dream home in West Hollywood, Joff is working to bring the best of of his LA home to his new U Street condo. He sent us ...
When we posted Four Funny Welcome Mats, we had no idea we were in such cool company. Then we stumbled onto the pic of this fellow's door mat......
We hadn't really thought of IKEA's Trofast system as something to use outside of a kid's room until a reader mentioned repurposing it as a recycling station. Since then, we've noticed lots of d...
We love the current shift towards bright, glossy black furniture to add contrast and drama to simpe interiors. If you've got the space, this 9 drawer black lacquer buffet is a great take on wh...
IKEA continues to create new designs (Awesome IKEA at ICFF 2009 list here), but it's the evergreen classics that we buy the most of — designs that stand the test of time and become staples in ...
We needed to laugh at something ridiculous this morning. This video (after the jump) of a British bed company's attempt to set the world record for longest mattress dominoes did the trick......
Q: We bought this Lillberg couch from Ikea last year as a guest bed, but the split cushion pads make it terribly uncomfortable to sleep on (the cushions that are split vertically when in the couch pos...
One way I best settle into a house after a move is by scrubbing it clean from head to toe. It's like a handshake with your new home......
Beth's raved about Echo Park, Rebecca cheered for Beverly Hills, Laure waved the flag for Venice, Gregory spoke up for Silver Lake and Adrienne piped in for SoCo Austin. Today I'm tooting the ho...
Never mind singing, how about studying in the shower? With various subjects and even languages to choose from, your bathroom could turn into a study hall. You can keep your vocabulary fresh, you...
An absolutely stunning line of refrigerators from Meneghini, inspired by traditional Italian ice boxes, with distinguishing features like real wood finishes, brass handles and hinges, glass shelving, ...
We love attending house warming parties and sharing such an exciting time with friends and family. We know it may sound terrible, but sometimes we focus more on what to bring to the party, instead ...
We mentioned Barbara Hulanicki Hula Wallpaper from Graham & Brown previously on Apartment Therapy, but when we saw this photo it reminded us how much we like it. There is something very calm about ...
What would you do with an old bike rim? Perhaps it's in the garage or is one you had seen at a thrift store. If you said, "Build a rotating side table!" then you're thinking along the same lines as...
Described in Wallpaper magazine as "modest modernism", House 205 by Barcelona-based H Arquitectes is an inspiration to simple beauty. Anchored in rock on the side of a hill in northern Spain, Ho...
Our hat’s off to interior architect Greer Goodman who saw potential in the very, very, red staircase and hallway of her Providence, Rhode Island home. See what the staircase and hallway look like ...
You can finally get around to displaying all those photos stored on the computer with these large gallery frames from Pottery Barn. They're priced at $25 each or two for $40. More deals after t...
Sara, of ikke tikke theo recently posted photos of a really fun find that she got from her mom, an IKEA catalog from 1965. She writes that her parents like......
Growing up, nothing satisfied us more than a neat room. To us, having everything in its place was a great feeling--and it's a standard that has followed us into adulthood. We recognize a kindred spi...
This Blu Dot dresser/console is a handsome piece of modern furniture. Fashioned from rift-sawn white oak it features a stainless steel base and a red finish inside the drawers. Sells new for ...
One of our favorite vintage shops has a new home. Owner Alan Shull (of Alan's Andersonville Loft) has just moved his shop full of fabulous finds to Andersonville.... ...
This pair of vintage Eames armchairs is available for your best offer today in DC. Originally these were purchased for $3400 so the seller is probably looking for something in that neighborhoo...
Recently we traded in our long-standing copper bowl centerpiecefor this crazy African violet. Cute, huh?
This month on Apartment Therapy we're posting about Setting Up Home, so I've been mulling over...
Rommates bring a lot of benefits: you save money, share chores, and have someone to talk to when you're hanging out at home. But shared living is also challenging, especially if you have a stro...
With the fall semester looming around the corner, we're pretty sure that Target and Ikea are going to be clogged with students stocking up on dorm essentials. Thankfully, it's becoming easier to be a...
Q: Hi,This is my work-in-progress — a 322 square foot studio mainly used as a bunker for city life. The sliding glass dividers are a new addition, and are completely modular (they can be c...
This set of eight Breuer chairs are perhaps the deal of the century at only $160 for the whole set. My math may be fuzzy but $20 each for Breuer chairs is one crazy bargain no matter what the ...
The work of local ceramicist Laura Walls Taylor is strongly inspired by nature, with birds, fungi and thorns adorning many of her creations. But while pretty is important, we also need function. ...
In the Apartment Therapy classifieds, Cathy from Oak Park is offering a Retro Yellow Kitchen Table and Chairs for $300. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
Apartment Therapy Furnit...
When asked our favorite décor advice, we always underscore the importance of pulling together décor elements that are proportional to the space and to one another. However, we also recognize how an...
If you're preparing to move, without a doubt one thing on your to-do list is changing your mailing address with the USPS. Here, we've compiled the very basics....
THIS WEEK
• Mrs. Howard by Phoebe Howard Opening
• Smith & Hawken Liquidation Sale
• Room & Board Summer Clearance
• Gus* Modern Sale
• James Wilhoit Antiques Closing Sale
&bu...
The colors and designs of Alexander Girard inspired these bicycle designs from Electra Bicycle Company. Part of Electra's Amsterdam collection, the bicycles feature 3-speed internal gear systems...
THIS WEEK
• Designer Tag Sale
• LAXseries Sample Sale
• Shelter Storewide Sale
• Happy Summer Sale
• "Leaf Cutouts" at Tortoise
• "Building LA's Future" Fall Breakfast Se...
We just received this simply lovely budget kitchen makeover from reader Leea in central Mexico. She has a rental kitchen, so she couldn't change much, and yet she made a stunning difference — on a b...
Name: Jason Thompson
Profession: Founder & Owner, Rag & Bone Bindery
Location: Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Size: 3,000 square feet
Years lived in: 2 years, owned
Enter Jason's Tour
Jason Thom...
This summer my husband and I took a trip to the Pacific Northwest, with stops in Seattle and Vancouver. But our final stop was the most anticipated and, in the end, by far the most restorative....
Barn doors have been steadily gaining popularity, and not just among those tilling the fields. Their stylishly exposed hardware, simple design, and versatility make them ideal candidates for sma...
Sir Sean Connery and his silver loving cup (or quaich),designed by Scottish silversmith Michael Lloyd
Okay, sure, Sean Connery is handsome... but check out that silver loving cup he's holding!! Now t...
Pastels are currently NOT in vogue - mention them and the reaction can be one of "uh uh, no" BUT there is no reason to eschew this whole part of the paint deck or fabric selection. We promise, yo...
Over the span of a year, we receive, post, answer, and share multitudes of reader questions, so we're always very happy to receive updates from the original reader who sent in their question. Such was...
This recently completed airy family home on the west coast of Norway features a unique stairway made from a single sheet of 1-centimeter-thick steel. The stairs were galvanized with white sand ...
Imagine going away to camp and leaving your cute -- but dated -- room behind, and coming back to a sophisticated cool-as-heck new room? That's what happened to 14-year-old Madeleine when her mother re...
I bought my house three years ago because it had a lot of potential (and back then I had a lot more energy). Since it needed so much work on the inside, I concentrated on that and hoped the neighbo...
If any of Mark Darley's photographs look familiar to you, we're not surprised. The San Francisco-based photographer's work has graced the pages of nearly every shelter magazine we can think of, f...
Lately, we've been seeing a lot of vinyl collections popping up in Apartment Therapy house tours. It makes us think that, although wireless technology is improving, there's still something abou...
While her daughter was away at camp, AB Chao got to work transforming her daughter's little girl room into a big girl room fit for someone all grown up and ready for high school. We're a bit j...
Though Laure first posted the Japanese Dome Home around this time last year, some much better images have recently surfaced thanks to Pink Tentacle. Made from polystyrene foam, the modular piece...
Like any other item that has outlasted its usefulness, clothing is discarded. Sometimes it is donated and then sent overseas, sometimes it ends up in landfill. What about recycling? Last January, The ...
Q: This is yet another question regarding sectionals. I love the Jane sectional from Gus Modern, but I have two problems: 1) It's too wide. It's listed at 102", and I need something closer to 90" and...
Q: I've been a reader for a long time, and am just now moving into my very first! on my own! apartment. I'd always lived with roommates before so I'm thrilled at the idea of decorating my own place. I...
We can safely say that Apartment Therapy readers love easy and affordable organizing solutions. So it's no surprise that we're always on the lookout for more great ideas to bring to the mix. Er...
Last autumn, the DWR Design Studio announced their first collaboration with legendary designer Jens Risom. Furthering that partnership, Jens is following his bench, chair and ottoman with a new ...
Q: Hi there! I'm writing to see if you'd be willing to help me hunt down the source of the glass lamp/light in this photo. Maybe you or your readers know where I could find this? Many thanks. Sent by ...
We just discovered this beautiful artwork that brings an interesting modern flair to a timeless adage. These limited edition prints are printed on paper that changes color depending on your angle. Che...
In summer months especially, we keep deliberate scents to a minimum at home, and instead enjoy the open windows and outdoor smells of freshly cut grass and charcoal grilling. But year round ther...
Sasha's powder room initially had powder blue walls to match the light blue, textured wallpaper behind the sink. But a recent shopping trip at Home Depot uncovered a roll of red damask wallpaper--on...
The new school year is approaching. And while kids may be feeling the end of summer blues, it’s a great time for home enthusiasts. Decorating with school furniture can be fun, functional and ...
Walking into the office this morning, I looked at the news feed on my iPhone and saw that Charles Gwathmey had died. Not knowing he had been sick, I was surprised, and it felt like the end of an era...
Baker Furniture has served the DC community for over 100 years. Thanks to the recent House Tour: Scott's Airy Simplicity, we were reminded of Baker's timeless appeal. The store is known for its...
We've moved several times in our lifetime and, for us, it's always a DIY affair. We've always wondered if we're with the majority or if most others hire movers......
To make some extra money, my parents have decided to rent out the lower level of their two-flat condo, and I'm helping them out. We're clearing out the rental apartment, which involves halving their...
When my beloved Coco died 2 months ago I was bereft. She had been my constant companion at home. She jingle jangled her way down the stairs to greet me, she hopped up on the couch as soon as I sat d...
I really like these chairs — traditional French bistro chairs. They're the sort of thing you fall in love with when visiting France and vow to yourself that you'll have them one day in your ki...
Sometimes we get weary of shiny things like chrome, craving a natural, grounding element instead. So for us, this bamboo veneer tension rod is a novel and refreshing departure from the typical showe...
Q: I need help with my basement apt. It's half aw-shucks diner and half pretty princess pony castle. The diner kitchen and Berber carpet are low quality and will be eventually replaced ( I bought), bu...
Have you ever moved and found yourself in your new home without the essentials on hand? Try packing a box of necessities that you'll need while you're getting unpacked. Some things you might include...
Decorating with insects and spiderwebs — not just saved for Halloween anymore! While you might not be ready to add actual specimens to your decor, these artful representations may be your ...
A collection and selection of great Mac multi-monitor setups with combinations of desktops, LCDs, HD televisions and laptops utilized in a variety of non-tech mess configurations. Check out all ten o...
The botanical and natural history antique prints that we discovered at the DC Big Flea market last weekend were mouth-wateringly exquisite. Finding two 19th-century illustrations of an octopus ...
These wonderful papercuts are by Tina Tarnoff, a San Francisco designer. She cuts them out by hand from a single sheet of paper. To create contrast they are mounted on Indian cotton rag paper and...
We beg to differ with those who say a dorm room isn't worth investing decorating time in. Even if you only plan on spending a semester in the space, an uncomfortable atmosphere isn't conductive to s...
It's not too often we see something quite of this historical significance or price on Craigslist. This original Richard Neutra designed Camel Table for Moore House, Ojai in 1952 converts from coffee t...
We love checking out the work of pattern designers not just because we love new prints (which we do!), but because it's often a great way to predict upcoming color trends. We asked pattern desig...
On a recent house hunt we spotted tons of textured wallpaper that made us cringe, but when we saw this raised pattern paper painted all-over white we thought it looked, well … kind of good. What d...
This Silverado dining table from CB2 has only been used for a two month staging project (meaning it's in like-new condition) and is available for $175. Check it out, plus many more finds, after...
Magazines - they are easily our number one storage problem - we love them so much that it is hard to let them go. For instance we have EVERY issue of Domino, which we were kind of beating ourselves up...
A great color year round, blue is a calming color that feels organic and trustworthy. Anja's blue palettes feel spring-like but can translate into the seasons with alternating decor......
This mid century lounge chair has really amazing color and great style, but needs a little work on its upholstery. The price is right if you are crafty, for under $100 you could have a really ...
The Telegraph shares the news that Sir Terence Conran is launching a new more affordable range of furniture and furnishings as part of a regular collection at The Conran Shop. Named Well Considered,...
Today in DC, a Broyhill Sculptra sideboard with tons of storage and style to spare, a Scandinavian horse rug, and many more mid century pieces ready to find happy new homes....
Ours is not a tablecloth household; my husband and I are too in love with our reclaimed wood dining table to cover it up, ever. As you can imagine, though, we've amassed quite an extensive collec...
In the lobby of the Santa Fe building, at Michigan and Jackson, the Chicago Architecture Foundation has constructed a scale model of the city in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Daniel B...
Just picked up the latest copy of Living Etc.--we have to say, we're intrigued by this new twist on an old style. Dubbed "Modern Moroccan," this trend punches up the tried n' true jewel tones to the ...
Q: I recently moved to a beautiful studio in a great location that I love. The only problem is that it is on a very busy corner and extremely loud. I’ve noticed that the walls and especially the win...
This Heywood Wakefield desk is a nice compact and clean looking piece of Mid Century furniture perfect for a smaller space. ...
We love this simple vignette of vibrant tulips paired with a cool, retro-style clock. It got us wondering, how many of you choose your floral bouquets to match your decor?...
In the Apartment Therapy classifieds, Lucas writes that his dog "Mies van der Ruff" doesn't use this much, so it's for sale for much less than the original price...
Apartment Therapy Furniture C...
Saturday In Design was held over the weekend in Sydney. We weren't fortunate to go but if we were, we would have sought out the Living Edge Chandon Miniature Chair Competition. With the corks, foil an...
New York City's Romero Studios designs, among other things, treehouses. Lots and lots of extraordinary treehouses from the Petra Cliff house in New Mexico to the Five Oaks house just north of N...
Dutch design studio Tweelink came up with the Bux de Luxe - a pouf made from leather in a plastic pot. Available in three colors, it has the look of an oversized succulent plant - hot or not?...
Do you remember this classic clip from Home Improvement? In what may be the greatest spoof on men's supposed lack of cooking ability (at home, anyway) they trot out the ultimate kitchen for men.
The...
Name: Mike and Angela Barnhill
Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC
Size: 1,124 square feet
Years lived in: weekends since 2007
>> Enter Mike and Angela's Gallery!
Three years ago Mike and Angela bough...
Name: Marie Antoinette
Location: Versailles, France
Size: A "small" chateau
Years lived in: 1774 - 1792
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Not your average Apartment Therapy house tour, but one we've been looking...
Most of us have experienced a less than desirable living situation. Maybe your idealistic side convinced you that you could flip a house HGTV-style in seconds flat, or maybe you were broke and livin...
When I was growing up I used to sit in my grandparents' stairwell and just wait for the shiny walnut cuckoo clock to chime. Now it's hard to imagine being so patient, but I still love the idea of...
Located in Memphis, the striking home called Sky Cottage overlooks the Mississippi. Designed by Archimania and built in 2007, it fits on a tiny, odd shaped lot......
Name: Milton Court A-Frame
Location: Mount Washington, CA
Size: 1,520 square feet
A reader sent us these images of a home just around the corner from where she lives, noting the 1965 built hil...
Check out the colors and shape of this new chair from New York based Studio Dror — and you'll instantly understand why Peacock is a perfect name. Dror Benshetrit's design of the chair use...
A good friend was recently telling us that she'd love to create a big piece of wall art for her boys' room, and we enthusiastically promoted the idea of a tree mural or some other kind of tree art. Wh...
Working in Boston's photogenic factory district, Ft. Point, we're no strangers to Hollywood's occasional invasion. But we were genuinely surprised to discover that the small North Shore town of Manche...
A black and white palette can be great for adding drama to a small room, but can end up cold when done throughout an entire house. Add a pop of natural green, though, and things instantly feel mo...
When you live in a small apartment without a spare room, integrating a workspace into your living area can be tricky. It should be attractive and functional at the same time, and (maybe most im...
Q - I have an assortment of galvanized metal storage boxes, tubs, and magazine racks that I picked up from places like Pottery Barn when I was really into that look years ago. I've tired of them a bi...
We have plenty of projects for dogs, cats, and even for bunnies, but finally here's one for the birds — an aviary created by using a old tv storage armoire!...
Chicago is well known for its green initiatives, but one sore spot has been its recycling system. In recent years the city rolled out a successful Blue Cart program, and now Chicago is aiming to incre...
We love clocks both for their utility and their graphic appeal. Given that clocks are such an essential element in the home, we're always on the lookout for fun and stylish alternatives; here ...
While perusing Canadian House and Home, we found a how-to for a very involved (for us) DIY headboard project. The instructions called for creating a frame out of two-by-fours and attaching plywood, ...
A little while ago, we looked at dark blue walls and the way they can bring a sense of drama to a space. Pale blue walls, on the other hand, tend to make a room feel calm and airy. There are a ...
Driving through our neighborhood last week, we noticed the Porta Hedge parked in front of a row of stores. Since we live in LA, we were positive it was in our neck of the woods for filming purpo...
A number of years ago a friend gave us a great tip that to this day has made picture hanging a simple, pleasurable task. The tip was to always hang your art at 57" on center. "On center" means that t...
Q: Hey Apartment Therapy, I saw this room a while ago (I believe it is a hotel in London), and was wondering if anyone knows what the style of this bed is called and also where I may be able to find o...
Cruising around Flickr, we came across this delightful play on terrariums--small toy animals in recycled jars. We think these are a fun way to put a collection of small objects on display, and like th...
BirdyLast month a friend stayed at our place to dog sit. Our pup, Birdy, also had many adventures away from home...car rides, meeting new friends, a lake house weekend, and a few days' stay back at th...
We've always prided ourselves on being able to see the potential in any space (even when we faced a dreaded make-shift stage with a disco ball hanging in the corner of the room). One of our go-to mov...
(Welcome Geoff! — Geoff Bentz is a new daily contributor for Apartment Therapy New York)
With summer heating up New York, neon fashions are hitting the sidewalks — but can neon be u...
Maxwell and Sara Kate's painted headboard To get this look, try Valspar's Autumn Blaze 2002-1A
Project clock: 31 days!
Assignment: Forget about building or buying a headboard... paint one in!
Welcom...
Once a shower space that could fit 12, Anna transformed a seedy basement into a childhood dream-come-true. Anna is a collector of furniture, clothing, and accessories - as seen in the House Tou...
Galvanized steel is a rough-and-tumble, weather-resistant building material that's a mix of zinc and steel. The zinc prevents corrosion so you'll often see the material in outdoor applications....
Q: What style/brand of chairs would work in this small "dining" space in our living room? The table is a 30" round IKEA nighttable that my husband and I use for dining, studying,or even just relaxing....
One of our favorite pastimes is losing ourselves in the fantasy of living in a modern little prefab on a hill. Often, reality comes crashing in when we realize how expensive prefabs can be. T...
Perhaps we've passed a mark in society where our over indulgences and pack-rat tendancies can now be explored and satisfied through mere illusions — whether it's multi-colored wallpaper, ...
We're revving up to paint the outside of our house so we're on the lookout for interesting accent and/or trim color placement. This house in Jamaica Plain caught our eye with its fresh and fun yello...
Q: Hi, I wanted to know more info on this chair...anyone know who makes it? Looks kind of Knoll-ish, but I can not find any information on the web what so ever! Thanks!!
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Reclaimed wood is a sustainable, beautiful material. And it can be used in modern residential applications to add a feeling of warmth and age. Here, we share a few modern homes from the portfol...
Nathan and Dan top; Jany and Tashica below
This week's episode was the first individual challenge and is just the kind of thing we're intrigued by on Apartment Therapy. With $1000 in their pockets an...
(Welcome Sparrow! — Sparrow King is a new daily contributor for Apartment Therapy New York)
Harbenger Duo is a husband and wife design team based in Houston, Texas. Lucky for us, their stylish...
At times it can seem as though we live mainly out of our home office. It's well used, but it can be difficult to get things done in a timely and efficient manner if we don't like spending time in it...
Couples move in together all the time, it's fun and exciting.. until the arguments inevitably break out about who has to get rid of what and whose furniture is uglier. It's pretty fascinating that ...
This Stockholm apartment belongs to interior designer Anna Lilja. The variety of furniture and mix of different styles shows off her talent as a decorator. We admire the way she highlights differ...
This great How To on making over an entryway is perfect for renters!
Renting can often times pose difficult situations with landlords, neighborhoods and the ability to take on a few diy projects in...
A matching pair of green vinyl Mid-century modern couches in good shape, except for a few missing buttons. $750 for the pair with delivery an option. Love the shape and the vinyl looks minty fr...
(Welcome Johnny! — Johnny Williams is our new columnist for WoodWise, a weekly post exploring furniture construction and woodworking.)
Wood is never quite willing to stray from its roots. Eac...
We know that a beautiful flower arrangement can really add some pretty right where your home needs it, but sometimes it’s easier said than done. For the aspiring floral designer, RISD Continuing E...
The Toto Cube Lamp acts as a surface space and lamp in one, making it great for a nightstand or side table. Pick this one up in Oakland for $100. More deals after the jump......
A drying rack is simply a smart item - saving energy (or trips to the laundromat!) it's one of those "green ideas" that has been around forever but that had fallen a bit out of favor. They seem t...
We often see items on the curb in our neighborhood--free for anyone to pick up that happens to be passing by. It's rare that we actually need what is on display, but sometimes it's fun to take the ca...
This large Blu Dot Strut Table has previously been used as a desk and can fit two workstations in that capacity, but for someone with a lot of room it would make an awesome dining table too. ...
Whew. You did it! Thanks to everyone who participated in our July 2009 Project of the Month: DIY Accent Wall. We saw some really terrific walls, and we know all of your homes are the better for it....
Not much information is provided about this Mid Century sideboard other than the fact that it is in good condition, some research may be needed to figure out exactly where it came from. Could ...
Fences are often treated as strictly utilitarian objects, but we've often wondered why we don't see artful ones more often. After all, a fence is a highly public feature of a home, sometimes the ...
I have a history of meltdowns while assembling IKEA furniture. Once, I spent two hours trying to assemble a swivel chair only to finally realize that the predrilled holes had been misplaced by the m...
Lately, there's been an influx of amazing lifestyle blogs geared towards the "modern gentleman," offering up advice tips on everything from fashion to travel to grooming. But the one that really stan...
Q: I have been looking for a pendant light or light of any kind really, that has some sort of gold metallic inside to the shade. I really like this design by Nir Meiri, but they aren't in production....
This retro Danish lounge chair still has its original Selig tag attached and is in original condition save for the cushions which have been replaced. $80 seems very fair for such a good lookin...
A spare room is a thing of dreams for many small space dwellers, so if you've got a home that has one we are admittedly a tad envious. However, figuring out what to do with that extra space can be tri...
In Pilsen, a custom order Steel Console from Room & Board is available for $100. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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We recently came across a disturbing news story: apartment burglaries in Austin have risen 80% this year. Due in part to the bad economic situation, we bet that other cities across the country are ex...
Hollow core doors are strong, readily available and — most importantly for a do-it-yourself-er on a strict budget — cheap. Here, we take a look at four nice desks made of doors......
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It was late spring when I visited Art and Chelsea's Chicago kitchen, and the vibe and tastes reflected that perfectly: Warm enough for an open balcony connecting from the kitchen and spring-y enough f...
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