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Name: Kevin Byrne and Dop Troutman
Location: Chicago (Uptown)
Size: 884 square feet (1 bedroom loft in former department store; built in 1915 converted in 2003)
Years lived in: 1
Kevin shared his f...
Name: Genevieve & Maxwell’s Poorgeoisie Bungalow
Location: Silver Lake
Size: 900 sq. feet
Years lived in: Genevieve – 3 years. Maxwell – 1 year
Who else lives here? Lucy, our Pit-Lab mix.
So...
In our first home I knew before even setting foot in the door that our dining room would be red...because that's just what color dining rooms are. However, I quickly learned that while warm colo...
Decorating with a single color can be tricky, and perhaps the most daunting part of the challenge is actually choosing the color itself. Monochromatic décor always makes a statement, but that st...
Cleaning is one of the cheapest ways to improve your home, and one of the most beneficial. If you've been thinking about doing some weekend cleaning, click below to pick a project that will really s...
Name: Ali Grossman
Location: Los Feliz, California
Size: 1,200 sq. ft.
Reader Ali wrote in to share her fond memories of the classic 1912 Craftsman home in Los Feliz she's called home, but is n...
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...
We've been throwing and attending a lot of cookouts and dinners this summer. It's so fun to gather with friends around a big meal — but sometimes feeding a lot of people can get expensive. There are...
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of chair no. 14 (today called the 214), Thonet is holding a photo competition for the best 214 original photos of the bentwood chair. The winning photographs will ...
Hang 'em high - it's not just a bad-ass Clint Eastwood movie, it's also the apparent philosophy behind the artwork placement in this room. We're all for breaking decorating rules, but this still feels...
This color combination is inspired by the leaves that have already started to turn in some parts of the country. As we get ready for the seasonal change, we're looking at rooms that take their ...
Have you noticed that a lot of renters are starting to fix up their spaces as if they own them. For most of us who are fortunate to have lived in our rent controlled apartments for some time, we know ...
The good folks across the pond at Hu2 Design create the quirkiest vinyl wall stickers that I have ever come across. These are great for making temporary changes to a space, as they peel off and...
We love the look of classic pieces with fun, homey touches. Nashel, Chused and Benjamin's apartment is a great example of place that looks chic while still being warm and inviting and the playroom in ...
We were delighted when Washingtonian Darlene Molnar reached out to share her debut project with our readers. According to Darlene, the Lucy Chair is a youthful reinterpretation of Poul Kjaerholm’...
Q: I am currently on the hunt for a Pottery Barn-esqe slipcover sofa without such a high price tag (under $1200 preferably). The tricky part is that ideally it would be a over 90" long (I am blessed w...
There's something to be said about having a place to hang your belongings at the end of the day. For us, a picked up and tidy apartment before bedtime always helps ensure smooth sailing for the...
When Sara and I ate at Chez Panisse (in the cafe) two years ago, they brought sparking water to the table. Rather than serve it in glass bottles (ie. Pellegrino) that would instantly become waste, ...
Q: Earlier this summer I was at the Armory in Somerville checking out some artists during Open Studios. I came across one woman who makes handmade pendant lamps using paper, wooden beads, and string. ...
Image by Lissoni Associati via If It's Hip, It's HereWe have only recently had the opportunity to become addicted to cable television, and we're really noticed lately how many of the shows are highly ...
Since May '03, Freecycle has been helping consumers purchase and throw away less, by encouraging an active community of exchanging and recycling goods. Listed as either "offered" or "wanted," the conc...
We agree with Gregory when it comes to throw pillows - one or two are enough to make a nice design impact in a space. Since we like to keep our throw pillows to a minimum, a little texture goes...
Most older rentals have them. Those knobby little built-in soap and toothbrush holders. There but to hold a sliver of melting Ivory....
Materials: cast rubber + machined aluminum
Price Point: $120
"Inspired by the potential of 3D design to incite playful curiosity and imaginative pause, the s t r e t c h shelf expands the func...
You saw the outside of the Swiss Ambassador's residence in My Great Outdoors: The Swiss Ambassador's Surreal Space. Now we're showing the interior, with its environmentally friendly and very pat...
In an attempt to raise some extra cash, the state of California is having a giant garage sale. Today and tomorrow, the sale is being held in Sacramento and includes disused state items from ca...
This is by far the most modernist comic book we've ever seen. Written and beautifully illustrated by David Mazzucchelli, Asterios Polyp is the story of an architect who escapes to the Midwest after ...
The end of the season means a lot of deals on last seasons' goods — and these 10 furniture picks rounded up from online retailers are all at least 50% off!
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I grew up with three older brothers and as the only girl I never had to share a bedroom with one of "my boys", as I preferred to call them. (Not to say that boys and girls don't share bedrooms, but ...
Q: I got this lamp (larger pic below the jump) as a gift and it came with this shade. I don't think it's quite right for it, it makes it too top heavy. I'm wondering if any AT readers can suggest a sh...
When my sister took me to her favorite hole-in-the-wall for Mexican food recently, the tostadas were excellent. That, I expected. What I didn't expect was that the seating would woo me, too......
No doubt about it, stripes are fun, bold and graphic. I find red and white particularly cheery so I've rounded up some images with lots of stripes of red and white!...
We all know the green merits of going with a low-flow showerhead; typically it's the first piece of advice given to green newbies wondering what steps they should take to live a more sustainable life....
We've said it here before: plants bring life to all living spaces. If you're concerned about killing plants, we've consulted with our favorite plant expert, Debra Prinzing, to bring you the har...
The Alux Table / Lamp by Christian Vivanco seems to be a perfect solution for a small space. Its dual functionality would make it a perfect bedside table or a a hallway lamp. We love this clean a...
We know it can be hard to see all the fabulous Craigslist finds in other states and think to yourself, "Wish I lived there!" This morning we're taking another look at Craigslist areas that are...
Vintage dinette table with confetti sparkle formica top, metal legs and solid wood sliders that keep the drop leaves up. Looks like a steal at just $35!...
Architect Hugo Proença transformed this small 700 square foot apartment in Carcavelos, Portugal with the addition of tons of built-in storage (both open and closed), pale grey floors and...
You’ve got to love a city where being a starving artist can get you some fantastic perks. An affordable ($547 per month!) AS220 live/work studio designed by DBVW Architects and located right ...
Manufactured by American of Martinsville this pair of mid-century side tables is a relative bargain at only $130 for the two....
The weather through most of the Midwest should be a bit cooler with a little rain, which makes it a perfect weekend for bargains! Shopping when it's a little wet out deters other scavengers an...
We were guests in an acquaintance's home recently and they revealed to us that they couldn't wait to redo their checkered flooring. Having just moved into their new home, they didn't like the c...
Something about this set of shelves says Ikea to me, but the price for the unit is unbeatable even by Ikea standards.
• Large TV stand
• Crate & Barrel "Woodland" 9x12 rug
• Ethan Al...
This month Apartment Therapy is partnering with Valspar to help you paint a headboard above your bed, and there are only a few days left for you to complete the project and enter to win a $500 gift ca...
This credenza is a nice mix of styles and could be accessorized in a bunch of different ways to make it either more modern looking, or more retro depending on your needs....
This week we were delighted to receive a thick, fragrant bunch of lavender among the veggies and fruit in our CSA box. And while it will be exciting to experiment with the lavender for baking, we're a...
Right now, it's gray outside our window, so we thought we'd look indoors for some color. Yellow is one of our favorite hues for a kitchen or a sunroom. The trick is to......
If ever you are stuck for conversation with someone you've met a few times before but haven't quite gotten to know them very well (yet), there are a few topics you can explore: 1) What's the best food...
Q: We're longtime Apartment Therapy readers and Charley Harper fans, and we've just purchased a Harper skateboard deck by Habitat. But, now we're stumped about how and where to incorporate it i...
A very unusual item, this antique postal hutch is a great way to add tons of storage to a desktop. Looks great with a super modern desk as shown in the photo.
• Antique postal hutch
• Ch...
A bit of beautiful wallpaper can make all the difference sometimes. Such was the case with these tables, which received an upgrade courtesy via a little paint and a few yards of Julia Rothman wallpape...
You are only saving about $60 including tax by purchasing this hanging lamp from its seller on Craigslist, but it is claimed to be brand new so it should be worth the trouble. Jump below for l...
We’ve probably all got something that falls under the "out of place" category. That piece of home décor, big or small, that we hang on to for some reason, even it’s worn, ugly, or doesn’t matc...
From Real Simple's Simply Stated blog, check out this kitchen renovation by interior designer Frances Herrera. It starts with a typical closed and cramped New York City apartment kitchen....
THIS WEEK
• Peace Industry Celebration
• Presidio Live Auction
• Tacolicious at Flora Grubb
• Propeller Sale
• Lower Haight Renegade Art Gallery
• Electric Works
• S...
Materials: Reclaimed wood, steel, clay, and a jade plant
Price Point: $450
"My husband and I have a studio in an old dye factory in North Philadelphia, where we make furniture and design objec...
THIS WEEK
• Royal Botania Sample Sale
• Vitra Show at The Conran Shop
• Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Sale
• Westin Heavenly Bed Sale
• Blu Dot 20/20 Sale
• AREAWARE Pop ...
Collectors are a dime a dozen. Collectors like Cho Woong, who can balance their obsession with a good eye for decor, are more of a rare breed. Cho's collection of Star Wars borders on Sith Lord fright...
Last fall we got to take a peek into Jessica's 200 square foot studio to see how she managed to live in such tight quarters. Now, she's moved into a loft bedroom in a three bedroom home, and has a cha...
Name: Chuck and Jessica
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
Size: 196 square feet
Years lived in: Completed this year, 2009
Chuck is an architect and furniture designer and Jessica is a painter, so ...
It seems that antique busts are the new antlers. They are everywhere, from the most classically romantic domiciles to the trendiest of hipster lairs. And perhaps its because, like their deer hea...
Cassie's new kitchen, before the move-in
Unpacking the kitchen is always one of the very first projects on our list to tackle after a move. A new home just doesn't feel relaxed until we're able to co...
Plants are one of the most multi-purpose things we can bring into our homes. They improve our air quality, bring color and life to a space, and sometimes even provide us with food or flowers. T...
Emily and I are admittedly becoming that weird forever-unmarried couple who have no plans to have children, but fawn over their two cats like they were indeed our offspring. We're like Kurt and...
When I was in Japan in May, one of my favorite places was the giant MUJI store in Tokyo's Ginza neighborhood — more MUJI than I'd ever seen before! In addition to more familiar clothing, ...
Ever since this post about London-based housewares store Labour and Wait, I've been craving a nice set of enamelware ladles. But it turns out that Labour and Wait doesn't ship outside of Great Britain...
The Cape Cod Modern House Trust was founded two years ago in an effort to "preserve significant Modernist architecture on the outer Cape". The New York Times gives us some more insight into the...
'before' photos from The TownhouseJan and Earl of Poppytalk are quite the busy bees. Aside from their wonderful blog, they also run a monthly curated online market place (Poppytalk Handmade) and now t...
This look is the flipside of the trend towards dark floors and white walls. It's a way to create unexpected contrast in a space, and the pairing of richly colored walls with a fluffy white rug ...
Purple is a big color in fashion for the fall, so naturally, all the big shelter stores are producing new items in its various shades. Unfortunately for me, I just don't get purple, and I've di...
Since our son was born our perception of time has never been worse so we've added a few more clocks around the house to help us out. Decoylab has recently added some cute bamboo animal clocks to their...
Q: I am very excited to be moving into my first apartment without roommates but am feeling a bit overwhelmed because (a) I have to purchase a quite a few items of furniture, (b) I am visually-spatiall...
Q: I'm hoping you wonderful people can help me with my irksome roommate problem. I was in a hurry to find a place to live, so I stupidly rushed into a year lease with a roommate I found on Craigslist....
For some folks, seeing the potential in a piece of second hand furniture is second nature. Kourtney is one such gal--taking a pair of Craigslist chairs and revamping them. For most, it's all a...
When Sara and I ate at Chez Panisse (in the cafe) two years ago, they brought sparking water to the table. Rather than serve it in glass bottles (ie. Pellegrino) that would instantly become waste, ...
The September issue of Elle Decor includes a look at musician John Mayer's 2,500 square foot SoHo apartment — designed by Armani Casa....
Q: Hello AT, We bought a new house with a newly renovated bathroom. I would like to paint the walls but not sure of which color? I am having a hard time finding a color goes well with those tiles. I ...
Walking in the Mission the other night, we suddenly found ourselves on a dance floor in the street! A neighbor had installed a small disco ball and lamp in the crook of a branch, and turned it on for ...
With a new season of Project Runway underway (hooray!), we're reminded of some serious overlap between the fashions we wear and the designs we use at home. A small corner in the fashion/decor m...
Sometimes not placing something in a space make a bigger impact. Yes, negative space is a welcomed design element that allows a room to breathe and open up. We spotted a unique use of negative space.....
New York is like one big take-a-penny, leave-a-penny. If you’re moving or it’s simply not worth selling on Criagslist, just leave it on the curb and poof! You’re slightly used trashcan is...
Materials: Painted Medex, FSC-Certified Cherry, Maple, Walnut and White Oak
Price Point: Painted: $70/unit; Cherry, Maple, Oak: $135/unit; Walnut: $170/unit
"Say Hello to a versatile modular ...
Guests who won't leave, damage your home, make outrageous demands - can you relate? Sadly, we can and it's making want to switch our sleeper sofa with something a little less comfortable, maybe a sp...
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames back in 1946, this moulded plywood screen is still a modern classic. When it pops up in a real home, it's an instantly recognizable standout.......
I opened my eyes / And looked up at the rain / And it dripped in my head / And flowed into my brain. These lines from Shel Silverstein pretty accurately capture the way we've been feeling here in Ch...
Like most people, we love drooling over designer interiors but oftentimes the design collection and sourcing is way out of our league financially. Our solution is normally to troll thrift stor...
Though it is technically just a pool house, I'd love to move into this 1,200 square foot structure as my primary residence....
Honestly, we're not entirely sure how we feel about these towel rods, but we're fascinated by the idea. And if we had to pick one, it would definitely be the multi-colored marble filled one. W...
Q: I watched "Small Space Big Style" for several years. I remember an episode about a 1,000 sq. ft. space in California and the gentlemen built a brick structure which he divided up into living space...
I recently spotted this orchard ladder at a local garage sale for $50. It was something like 13' high and wasn't very sturdy, but its shape was very appealing. Thus started the search for other...
Lots of times, when I'm trolling for pictures across Flickr to illustrate a post, the stuff I come across and love is part of the group "Corners of My Home," little bits of beauty and detail that insp...
When we bought our apartment we took on the kitchen with the white fridge, white stove and white microwave plus the dark green Corian counter tops and the linoleum floor. Not my taste at all an...
We recently got an email from an AT friend, Bethany Obrecht, whose home we photographed for our upcoming book Apartment Therapy's Big Book of Small Spaces (due out in Spring 2010). Her company, Found...
Whenever I write about a new or interesting accommodation in my city, I often think "I'm going to play tourist and stay here for a night." Then reality sets in and I think of hundreds of ways ...
Lately we have been obsessed with vintage globes, constantly looking on eBay for that perfect one. When we came across this picture our idea of a globe in our home suddenly felt very minuscule in comp...
Although we jokingly say this under-bed storage locker is ideal for taking on the walking undead (it can hold 32 rifles and 70 handguns, plus ammo), it would outlast even the hottest house fire...
A charcoal gray Design Within Reach sectional couch that appears to be in excellent condition, sized at 89" x 89"L, 31" tall with the feet and 36.5" deep....
You asked about the history of Windsor chairs (image 1) and Scandinavian stick-back chairs, so let's look at these icons of vernacular design. Windsor chairs always seemed to be the ultimate co...
Rhode Island photographer Diana Stith Brennan’s serene photographs perfectly capture the dark beauty of New England landscapes and natural history collections....
This set of four Knoll chairs comes in two colors of vinyl, green as shown, and orange. There are two chairs of each and the owner is willing to sell the pieces individually. ...
Since 1983, Jan Kotowicz has been defining Milwaukee neighborhoods in print, one after another. Her work is done with a little art deco inspiration and paired with the history of each neighbo...
For most of us, a shoe closet would be a luxury indeed. And even though we're really jealous of Betty and Scott's closet just for housing shoes, we're happy to see it organized and used to its ...
Made in the 1950's this set of four bentwood arm chairs are in excellent condition and have something extra special going on. Not your usual bentwood chair to be sure.
• Vintage Thonet bentwood...
Materials: Cardboard, plywood, welded aluminum planter
Price Point: $215
"Strata uses eco-friendly materials to provide a space-efficient solution to entryway clutter. Its unique geometry, pie...
For the same price as a modern laminate crud desk you could pick up this truly beautiful mid-century example on Craigslist today. Hard decision isn't it?...
A childhood friend of mine used to invite friends up to her family's old cottage in Healdsburg, where five or six of us would sleep outside on a screened-in porch. Heavenly! Remembering those days has...
Yesterday we looked at rooms that skip the coffee table completely; today we're taking a different approach. The living rooms above use floor cushions and low-profile seating to transform the c...
Seems like there's a lot of buzz surrounding the high fashion industry these days...after all, it is certainly not every day that the Bobbed One appears on Letterman. And now we hear that Tom Ford ha...
Q: I was wondering if your readers could help us remodel our bathroom. The previous homeowners seem to have installed everything that happened to be on sale one weekend at Home Depot: Dark-stained wai...
You are going to save about $300 plus tax and shipping if you pick up this Pottery Bard dresser off Craigslist today. It is claimed to be in new condition so you just can't lose....
We've seen chalkboard walls, mugs, calendars and fridges, but Kate's idea is new to us. She figured out a great way to spruce up this ho-hum table from Craigslist and provide a bit of entertainme...
Up for grabs today is a super modern take on the four poster bed from CB2. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Australian shelter magazines are on a roll at the moment. A few weeks ago Inside Out left us breathless and this week we read Vogue Living Australia cover to cover twice. The stand out feature was cle...
Small spaces are our focus, but even we flinched at this narrow landmark house in Greenwich Village......
THIS WEEK
• Cape Cod Modern House Tour
• Blu Dot 20/20 Sale
• Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Sale
• Circle Furniture Warehouse Sale
• Pod's Annual Summer Sale
• Dise&ntild...
THIS WEEK
• Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Sale
• DWR Paulistano Uncovered Contest
• Blu Dot 20/20 Sale
• Westin Heavenly Bed Sale
• Tabletop Summer Sale
• Gaylord's Lamps...
THIS WEEK
• Thos. Moser Showroom
• Artemide
• I.D. Chicago
• Urbanest
• Sprout Home
• Morlen Sinoway Atelier
• Cambium
• @Work Design
• Grand Street Gar...
Never in our life did we think we'd be lusting over a tea kettle, but we indeed feel some amorous tech lust for these beautifully designed and tech-laden electric kettle from Casa Bugatti. Pardon the ...
Name: Lorin
Location: Greenwich Village, Manhattan
Size: 400 square feet — Studio
Years lived in: 9 years
"Just because you have to live in a small space, doesn't mean you have to forgo conve...
It's the perfect look for the color lover who's wary of living in an oppressively vibrant gypsy wagon. Most homes need a balance of interesting color and refreshing white, which in the average h...
We have to admit to being a bit obsessed with cake stands, and while we'll also (reluctantly) admit to being a bit obsessed with cake, we try not to indulge this latter obsession very often. So t...
Maybe it's the gorgeous glow of a chandelier or the sense of occasion that a beautifully set table brings to a dinner party. Whatever the draw, we love looking at high-drama dining rooms for in...
Q - I am trying to gather some ideas on how to fix a Chesterfield couch that our dog chewed a hole in. We had the couch for 15 minutes and apparently the previous owner had dogs which our dog though...
In the archives of Dwell, architect Kyu Sung Woo renovated his son Wonbo's Union Square loft taking advantage of natural light and the 12 feet of vertical space — he stacked a minimal lof...
Time to go back to school and hit the office routine once again, and we're here to cheer you on in packing your lunch! Sure, an office lunch out at the corner deli is nice once in a while, but packing...
We have officially decided that we plan to stay in our apartment for at least a couple more years. This might not sound like a big deal but for two serial movers, it's a milestone. We love this...
Aside from convenience, there's not much to love about disposable products. We all know that they create a lot of waste and zap resources... but is there anything to take from their design? Some ...
Name: Christopher Abair
Location: Chicago, Illinois
I bought my small studio condo 5 years ago as an attempted pied-a-terre apartment, assuming I'd be able to upgrade to a one-bedroom after a ...
"Oh, and by the way, I threw away all your little throw pillows. Yea. Cuz throw pillows suck. They serve no purpose. They're purely decorative."
– Ben Stiller as Reuben Feffer in Along Came Polly...
Ever wondered what you could do with that little scrap of balcony or yard outside your door? Here's more inspiration and resources from homes in the East Coast, Europe and Africa. These were the 8 m...
Given our unfortunate tendency to spill at dinner, we are always on the lookout for fun placemats to help protect the finish and add some zest to our dining room table. Made from recycled rubber, t...
Q: These chairs were in my boyfriend's Dad's basement. There are two of them, in this matching yellow almost boucle upholstery. He said that they were in his grandparents house and were probably fro...
It's no secret that our favorite way to transform a space is with paint. We've made over our friends homes here and here--and of course overhauled our own apartment here. So when we spotted Olga's b...
While visiting the American Period Rooms at the Met yesterday I stumbled upon an odd contraption called a monteith that kept popping up in all the 18th century rooms....
Q: We are moving into a house this Friday and have been doing massive renovations for the past couple of weeks. Everything should be mostly done before moving in except for the kitchen. It has ugly ...
Photographs by Peter Thuvander and Danyal TaylanIn the ever-present search for ways to make multi-family housing projects aesthetically appealing, this architectural facade brings a bit of conceptual ...
In this great interview with Thomas Moser, we learn about the furniture maker's design philosophy and production details, the differences between his main influences (Shaker) versus his son David's in...
Sometimes it's how you simply feel in a space that makes all the difference. If there's too many heavy pieces or the layout is too cluttered then the balance and harmony of a space can feel off. After...
For a while now the trend in Brooklyn is to level an existing lot and erect a cold, glass tower. So we have to give kudos when someone goes against the grain and restores an existing building w...
Materials: Polypropylene, H35.W20.D20cm
Price Point: $125
"Oh Lloyd! is a simple, elegant lampshade pendant. Designed to install quickly and easily over any standard light bulb fitting Oh Lloy...
Mount Vernon, George Washington's estate and gardens, is a short drive from DC and a lovely place to escape. Fine Paints of Europe is now producing 30 of the paint colors picked by George Washi...
Wait a minute - what are we looking at here? Would you guess it's a farmhouse?......
When we posted a little while ago about rooms that break the rules of traditional furniture arrangement, we got a lot of responses in the comments from people who don't own a coffee table. As a...
It's been really hot lately, and I've been wanting to find and purchase a simple outdoor shower that would hook up to a hose and stick into or sit on the lawn. At the house we visited in Italy in J...
After being dismissive for a looong time, we finally decided to sign up for Facebook. Now we're a little obsessive about checking it. These sassy social networking pillows are of course over ...
Q: I'm on the hunt for a good quality contemporary shower curtain. Does anyone have any tips on places to look around?...
A friend in Des Moines recently shared with me his enviable commute to work. He bikes daily, and often chooses this scenic route over a more direct path:...
Old lampshades have wonderful bones. The sculptural steel frames are great for DIY craft and decorating projects — a simple coat of paint is sometimes all they need. The armature is also ...
If you're like us you hate throwing anything in the regular garbage. It seems like such a, pardon the pun, waste. But there's some stuff you just don't know what to do with. Check out our list plus a ...
We're constantly blown away by all of the amazing, talented designers out there, and seeing products such as these really keeps that fascination alive. We're appreciate great design that is in...
We have seen many creative ways on how to use chalk paint to decorate your house, but we really like the idea of the chalkboard painted doors and used as art. The scale of this piece is what makes the...
Atlanta based artist Mark Wentzel has used Eames Lounge Chairs and their ottomans to create quite a stir and visual statement. Although we can appreciate his artistic representation of his societal ...
Great mid century side table with a glass top would be perfect for beside a bed or sofa in a small space. The pretty legs on this baby make it interesting and the glass top (by Lane) gives it ...
The Twilight Sleep Sofa from Design Within Reach shows up fairly regularly in our Scavenger posts and is a popular solution for Apartment Therapy readers furnishing a modern space. Designed for...
The fun (and sometimes infuriating) part of setting up a new home is figuring out how to utilize the unique nooks and crannies of your space — in our case the greatest puzzle is this narrow 1-...
This Danish Modern rocking chair has a corded seat and is in "good" condition with no breaks in the cording....
There's something to be said about adding a little curb appeal to your home. The hard part is, when budgets are tight, you're usually budgeting most your funds for inside purchases and upgrades. Th...
Dorm rooms by tradition are teeny boxes that are shared among strangers. In order to keep your space neat and tidy--not to mention keeping your relationship with your roommate agreeable, we've rounde...
This Danish lounge chair is upholstered in a sunny yellow nubby tweed fabric and has teak tapered legs. It is on the smallish side so it should work beautifully in an apartment setting.
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Materials: Recycled African Mahogany, Natural Fiber Shade, Leviton - Incandescent Lamp Holder
Price Point: $450
"NOMAD is a Danish inspired floor lamp that can be utilized in a number of appl...
This hard wood dresser has dovetail drawers and a slightly curved front. A real retro style steal at only $100....
If you drink good coffee in San Francisco, chances are you've drunk it while sitting on (or at) a piece of furniture by Tad Longmaid of Linden Street Designs. Longmaid has created custom pieces f...
When two people live together in an apartment, a double desk is one way to maximize your home office. Rather than have two separate work areas, which would eat up more space, a double desk cons...
In this day and age, you really have to give it up to someone who does something creative for "the fun of it." Especially when it comes out as brilliant as this: Allow me to demonstrate the skills of ...
Q: We have four chairs that are tubular metal with black canvas seats and backs. The canvas looks like it was sewn onto the frame. I would like to replace the canvas but I am not sure how to go about...
This Danish rug has been up until now been untrodden upon and used as a wall hanging. Will you be the first to step on this masterpiece (?) of Scandinavian Design? $250 and it can be yours!...
We're suckers for hand printed patterns, so Repeat, a new line of fabric and notions from designers Roisin Fagan and Arounna Khounnoraj, immediately caught our attention. Each style is made with ...
Although the designer is not known on this retro daybed, it is terribly handsome and functions as three pieces of furniture in one. Bed, couch, and side tables are all wrapped together in one ...
We’ve briefly mentioned a favorite local art gallery, Austin Art Garage, on Apartment Therapy before. Going on two years of offering residents a selection of affordable work from emerging loc...
New York's OBRA Architects developed RED+HOUSING as housing for disaster relief. Made for temporary use, the structures use methods that allow for quick construction, easy transport, and minimum was...
Are you a LEED-accredited architect looking to share your knowledge and love of green design and building materials to a large (and ever growing) audience? Well, then you might be just the person we'...
THIS WEEK
• Hold It Blu Dot Modern Furniture Sale
• The Container Store’s Annual Shelving Sale
• Introduction to a Sustainable LA
• Forbidden Forest: A Community Gardening Experi...
My home office has always been a space of compromise. It was where things went to stay (and often die) when we didn't have anywhere else to put them, and I alway felt like it was the most neglected ro...
Name: Jen & Rob French, Hank & Dexter French (twin 2-year-old boys)
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Size: 2,200 square feet | 3 bedrooms
Years lived in: 1½
They may have dark-col...
Name: Lisa Congdon and Clay Walsh
Location: Mission District, San Francisco
Size: 1,000 square feet
Years lived in: 6 years
Artist and Rare Device store owner Lisa Congdon is no stranger to Apar...
Yesterday we reflected on inspiring examples of painted concrete floors, and today it's time to get down to business. Having recently had our concrete floors painted, we have some inside tips to shar...
Looking to get a few more weeks out of that fabulous vintage outdoor chaise you found on ebay for ten bucks? Shelterrific, source of all things practical and helpful for the home, has a fantastic...
More good work from Chicago's Studio Gang Architects, whose office and community center have inspired us before. ArchDaily takes a look at one of their residential projects, an airy apartment c...
Below are links to a recent spotlight on some of our favourite LA crafting/handmade wares businesses and individuals, a unique look into the interiors of bomb shelters, details about a free 500 Days o...
This may seem like an absolutely boring post to some of you, so I'll apologize in advance as I can't help myself. It's been really hot lately, so we've come to rely our air conditioner at night. In...
Rental kitchens! The most difficult part of a rental apartment. We are mostly stuck with the kitchens that come with our rented dwellings, and yet there are ways to add pops of color and small functio...
We just moved and love everything about our new kitchen. The previous owner was a chef and we're not kidding, if you ever renovate a kitchen, see if you can invite a chef over to help you plan the ...
Did you find yourself drooling over Lisa's Cathrineholm collection in today's House Tour? You're not alone. The shelves of colorful enamelware inspired us to do a little Etsy hunt in order to rec...
Still searching for a good way to spend your Labor Day weekend, or your last remaining vacation days, before summer ends? If you read this site, your idea of a great vacation might mean going to a f...
It's easy to forget about all the lovely blogs that exist when you're sticking to your Google Reader feed, but the other day we veered off our normal path and ran across these inspiring picture...
Social Designer, a progressive arts organization, is offering an unusual subscription called 500 Pencils — over the course of 20 months, participants will be sent 25 colored pencils every...
Q: My family and I just moved into an adorable 1960s time capsule outside of Washington, DC and our home is in dire need of some curb appeal. Any suggestions on exterior paint colors for the brick or...
Q: My husband and I are in the process of acquiring this large brick fireplace (and it's home) that looks very late '70's. I think it makes the little family room seem dark, but I'm uncertain about th...
Pennant decor always has a upbeat, playful vibe without feeling like it's just for kids rooms. And while we love stringing pennants as party garland to make a space feel festive, pennant decor ...
What a sad sight! The exterior vertical garden of Paradise Park Children's Centre in the London Borough of Islington has seen better days! Britain's first "Living Wall" was installed in 2006 an...
Q: I have an older dog that has trouble climbing our hardwood stairs to the second floor of our duplex condo. I am looking for a carpet stair runner that has a modern style to it- I'm not fond of flor...
We came across a Flickr set titled "Project Lounge" that documents the restoration of a weather-worn Eames Lounger that was coming apart at the seams. This is a restoration that we can wrap our minds ...
You may remember artist Krista Peel from her apartment featured on Small Space Big Style. In addition to her creative use of living and work space, we learned of Krista's miniature roomboxes, t...
It's sometimes loud, it's hard to find street parking, it's often a too close for comfort vibe - it's apartment living in the city. A span of sometimes just 10 feet between apartment buildings is com...
Here’s the latest industrial piece from designer Nils Holger Moorman. The Kampenwand table is held together using industrial-grade rope. And they mean it — the rope is 5x stronger than ...
Materials: Injection molded acrylic
Price Point: $92 retail
"Le Petit Dej is a high-gloss acrylic tray with a vase that fluidly shoots up from the surface thanks to a cleverly and carefully de...
After hearing rave reviews of Home Anthology from both Scott (Scott's Detailed Restoration at The Ontario) and Yassir (Yassir's Mid-Century Modern with an Asian Twist), we made the hour drive u...
We've also seen them called European pillowcases, envelope pillowcases. Whatever the name, we just know we like them so much better than the open-ended variety......
If you're trying to set the table on a budget, our best advice is to keep it simple. Take a classic approach with white plates, basic glassware, and wooden serving bowls. It looks great, and wo...
Earlier this year I started working for an Interior Designer. I was surprised to see that before any decisions about style, color palettes or accessories happened, the most important starting ...
The Urban Center bookstore at The Municipal Art Society of New York started an exhibition in May — Unpacking My Library — that explores the book collections of noted New York area a...
No matter how hard I try, I don't like to cook. So, in hopes of luring myself into the kitchen, I've created the atmosphere to feel more like an extension of my living space than a kitchen. In...
Q:I have been looking for a nice, modern-looking sideboard off and on for about a year. I haven't bought anything yet because the price always stops me in my tracks. However, my dad had this sideboa...
We love a simple interior mixed with a natural element, like this live edge headboard from Urban Hardwoods. Don't have the space or the budget for such large furnishings? Here are four small li...
So anyway, this friend of ours is looking for a inexpensive sofa and of course her first thought is Ikea but she wants something a little more glam.
"What if you buy Ikea and then reupholst...
Entryways are of constant inspiration. They come in all styles and reflect different ideals. Some are utilitarian — places for organizing your day before you leave or for when you return....
Are you a LEED-accredited architect looking to share your knowledge and love of green design and building materials to a large (and ever growing) audience? Well, then you might be just the person we'...
Our friend found these lush, vegetation-covered furniture at a county fair &mdash they're a great take on garden furniture. It's furniture that's literally a part of the garden....
These wonderful terrariums are made of reclaimed/found bottles and containers. Kristine Dang, the founder of Fernseed, utilizes second-hand goods in the products that she sells in her store locat...
We're all for recycling and repurposing, especially when the results are as fabulous as this. See what each of the above items is made from (a few even surprised us), after the jump! ...
A mismatched but complementary pair of signed Thonet bent wood chairs. The molded plywood seats are upholstered in original vinyl material with an asking price for $125 for both......
It's been said that the human eye can perceive an average of 3 million colors, with some highly sensitive or artistic types able to detect 7 million. Yet, I've noticed over the years that every dec...
We’ve written about David Ellison of Lorimer Workshop’s tables on Apartment Therapy before, but since he is located right here in Rhode Island and we saw an excellent example of his handiwo...
There is just something about this vintage sofa that looks so cozy and appealing, perhaps it's that grandma factor. Grandma-y yes, but it's almost sort of modern too, the combination of colors...
Along the same lines as the Cash For Clunkers program, the government will be sending out stimulus rebates on all Energy Star home appliances purchased from mid October to late November. Good news, ...
The last time we checked in with Merrilee of MerMag, she was showing us how to transform glass containers. Using handmade labels to organize laundry detergent (with a free download to make your...
Today in NY, a custom made retro styled hardwood oak cabinet. This is a great piece for storing electronics as it comes with holes pre-drilled for wiring in the back, truly the best of the modern and...
Materials: wool exterior, wool-blend interior
Price Point: $800 - $1000
"The Redeploy Rug combines the necessary durability of military surplus blankets with the organic fluidity of a topogra...
Ah the classic lines of the Corbusier LC2 sofa, what can or should be said about it other than here is your chance to pick one up at a reduced cost, it's only slightly used so go for it!...
Over the weekend we read about some recent studies showing that plant essential oils from common herbs—specifically rosemary, thyme, clove, and mint—can be effective as natural pesticides. Apparen...
We've been seeing ads everywhere for the new Melrose Place on CWTV. Following last year's debut of the new 90210, it seems like remaking 1990s teen dramas is all the rage right now. We thought ...
You ready for another guessing game? This one might be pretty easy. Too easy, in fact. But have a go anyway! Some clues to start you off: She was born in Pasadena, California; she was 6'2" tall; and ...
Q: I just bought this wonderful colonial in Englewood, New Jersey (built in 1915) that still has a lot of its original detail. I'll be moving in in a few weeks and wanted your opinion on the ...
These antique lamp shades are prepped to make a big statement in a room, there is no missing them. If you have the space, $95 for a pair of shades this size is a great deal so don't delay!...
The clever folks over at Creative Waste of California found this beat up old mailbox at the dump and decided to give it a new life as an umbrella holder. Check out the results of their DIY project aft...
Handmade from African Mahogany by the current owner's father, this boomerang coffee table has a great story and fabulous style. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Two of Australia’s greatest have come together to create some of the best looking rugs we’ve laid our peepers on. Designer Rugs have just released their latest collection with designer Greg Natale...
The Living in a Time Capsule feature in the New York Times got us thinking about actual time capsules buried in back yards or built into walls......
• What: AT's New York Design Meetup
• August Guests: 6 Members with problem rooms
• Members: 1,135 and growing
Two weeks ago, we had a remarkable meetup in which we got to hear ...
We have no idea why nor how we'd gone without a labelmaker for so long. We finally got around to redoing our whole home office, top to bottom, with the goal of truly getting our %^@! in order after se...
Name: Minna Hepburn
Location: Camberwell, London
Type: Georgian / Victorian house
Size: 2,100 square feet (approximate)
Years lived in: 1.5 years
Minna is originally from Finland but when she move...
Name: Sarah, Steve, and Otto (our greyhound)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Size: 2-bedroom rental, 1,000 sf (more or less)
Lived in: 4 months
As we come to the end of a month dedicated to “setting ...
While we love the industrial look of raw concrete floors, they certainly aren't for everyone...especially if you happen to lack the sweet loft to go with them. Still, low costs and easy maintena...
Out of all the many remarkable design choices in this Barcelona apartment, recently renovated by Arquitectura-G, the intermingling of textures is what really gets us going. We just love the raw e...
With the exception of those blessed with a surplus of closet space, storage is an issue for most people, especially if you live in a small apartment. We love spotting unexpected solutions to th...
Apartment Therapy reader and pro interior decorator Matthew Lanphier sent us some photos from his recent project that might be of interest for those of you looking for inspiring real world solut...
The Fort Greene, Brooklyn apartment of newlyweds Skye Parrott and Alec Friedman is home and work — just underneath their first floor apartment, the brownstone's garden level space is home...
We've been talking about rental kitchen makeovers, and we often hear laments about bland oak cabinets and brown tile.
So here's one idea: don't fight the rental kitchen brown. Embrace it.
• Re...
We've been voraciously bookmarking all forms of playful and romantic expression we can find, even sharing a few here and here. Art and design are facets of an incredible human experience, both ...
Readers David and Jeanette moved to San Francisco from DC a few years ago and started developing a problem to which many Bay Area residents can no doubt relate; the couple's frequent trips to Nap...
Natural wood is a great backdrop for jewel tones, which play up its richness and warmth. Lately, we've fallen in love with the look of bold reds, used as an accent against more subdued blonde a...
After countless hours of putting together (and taking apart) furniture for our new home office, we definitely know the importance of having screwdrivers on hand. And it's often when we least expect it...
Rob and Damia Stewart are the forces behind Transit Authority Figures, a team that creates subway maps for places most unlikely to ever install that mode of transportation. ...
We really like the short legs of these vintage desks from India. Kids can sit on the floor comfortably to use them, or you can also use them on a bed or couch.
Check out the entire post on: Ohdeedoh...
Inspired by champagne glasses, the Santos chair offers high style and utility as it is designed to work both indoors and out. This sinuous fiberglass chair is sized to work in both commerical and p...
Q: I was hoping that some shopping savvy readers could help me find my dream bed. I *love* the Colette bed from C&B (shown here) but it is out of my price range and too big for my full sized mattress....
Summer may be ending soon but that doesn't mean we have to say goodbye to summer striped decor. We love stripes year round as a way to keep your space looking fresh and upbeat......
Brooklyn-based artist Shanan Campanaro creates wallpaper made from digitally manipulated portions of her colorful paintings under the name Eskayel. The resulting patterns are both very graphic ...
Q: I have just finished painting my bathroom a nice clean, bright white. Unfortunately upon doing so, the wainscoting tile now looks very yellow and dirty. I am a renter, so I cannot replace the tile....
We love clocks, and we love words, which means we really love this modern timepiece. Using a quadratic matrix of letters, this clock tells you the time, in words, in five minute intervals......
Of Karim Rashid's many loved designs, the Oh chair has withstood significant popularity over the years. At dining tables, desks, and in bedrooms and hallways, this chair (and its many colors) f...
This week's Design Star episode focused on potentially challenging clients - kids. With a $5K budget and just 20 hours, the designers did the makeovers and attempted their hosting skills for th...
Cutting edge designers from Swedish design and architecture firm TAF takes packaging to a whole new level with their Soft Parcel collection. These are individual blocks of foam that have been u...
Materials: Aluminum, stainless steel, powdercoat
Price Point: $142
"The Birdbottle is a modern update to the classic bird house of the colonial days. What once was a functional necessity in th...
Round tables are a great for dining or work areas in a small space. We've found some interesting designs in the high and low price ranges. Do you have a favorite round table design? Click throu...
We just rediscovered this DIY project in the Design Sponge archives: A pretty, late-summer project for a light window covering with an embroidered twist......
Sad news for lovers of interior design monographs and rare architecture books. Chicago's premier architectural bookstore, Prairie Avenue Bookshop, will be closing this month. On the upside, the stor...
These past few days have been muggy and sticky and we've spent them entertaining out of town guests: making beds, serving food, picking up. Coming across these photos of a clean, bright and sm...
This is Miika's company's newest product with more revolutionary goodness from Finland. You may remember that he was the one behind the fabulous Magnetic Kitchen Cloth Holder that we found in Toron...
We recently posted about a wall-mount clothes drying rack. The comments circled back to where the clothesline discussion often comes back to: the debate between the right to hang clothes outside and...
Q: Let me start off by saying that I love Apartment Therapy and that it has saved my rear end a number of times when I have gotten into a fix. I need some help - I have a beautiful dresser that I wo...
Oklahoma architect Bruce Goff, who was most prolific in the mid 20th century, created homes with unmistakable exteriors and interiors. A few of the latter are collected here:...
One of the easiest ways to make a small space feel larger is by making solid surfaces see through or open. One example of this, removing cupboard doors to expose open shelving, has become very popula...
Here is a little eye candy for Monday — a selection of Windsor Chairs or Swedish stick back chairs. (To be honest, we're not sure of the exact difference or which came first – Anna?...
We’ve been looking for a little extra lighting for our deck, and we think this DIY would not only do the trick, but also make the space even better. Turning a wine bottle into a torch is a bright id...
While I was on a week long vacation on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina last week I was unpacking all of my belongings as if I was actually moving in for good. Much to my surprise, I wasn't alone...
Amy Ruppel, a Portland based artist, recently released a new series of state animals paintings. We previously posted about her State Birds Series. Quite a few of her paintings have sold already, ...
One of the common problems many of our readers have is the love/hate relationship with ceiling fans. Even if you have ceilings high enough for them, they aren't always at the top of the attrac...
Four piece MidCentury bedroom set with 2 matching nightstands, bedside tables, a large dresser sideboard piece with matching mirror, all built with solid wood construction with great period deta...
My name is Johnny and I’m a recovering solid-wood snob. I once considered veneered furniture to be innately inferior — lacking in density, durability and soul. But witnessing the fine craft...
Years ago I was invited to a summer barbecue at a friend of a friend’s Cape Cod cottage located on the tip of a sandy peninsula that could only be reached by boat. Everything about the place ...
Previously used as a credenza, this vintage locker console has a million and one potential uses. Quite a bargain at $200....
Although we've offered a few tips and tricks for our college aged readers, many of us have long left dorm life. The idea of a "designer dorm room" can seem crazy when all we needed was a few p...
Like our countertops in the kitchen, our coffee table has a similar minimal vibe. Sticking to only the essentials of a decorative tray and coasters, we love looking at all of the clear, empty space.....
Today in NY a very nice neutral piece in woven gray and brown from Crate and Barrel. It appears to be the Steele Sofa which is $1439 on Crate and Barrel's website, so you are getting a super deal wit...
Materials: White cast dry slip, lead-free underglaze and clear glaze
Price Point: $375
"Nature is a modern ceramic planter intended for growing a variety of herbs and flowers. The form takes i...
It is funny when you grow up with a piece of furniture only to find years later that grandma had pretty stellar taste and what she chose is now cool again. So is the case with this handsome vi...
Every Friday, the editors' blog at ReadyMade features a reader's weekend project, which never fails to make me feel like I'm about to waste my own weekend accomplishing next to nothing. The creativity...
The end of summer always reminds me of sleepaway camp. As a kid, I left home every August for one or two weeks to live in a cabin with a bunch of other kids, go hiking in the woods, and sit aro...
Some Apartment Therapy editors who shall remain nameless will be receiving this creeptastic wall decal as a gift come holiday season...
Ever since I voiced my own disdain for all things Twilight, I'v...
Q: My Dad who is a saver of many interesting things recently gave me a vintage trolley bus destination roll/blind from Brisbane, Australia. I have sentimental interest in many of the destinations list...
With the anniversary of Woodstock just behind us perhaps it is time to reconnect with your groovy side and pick up this wonderful Queen Anne style chair....
Taiwanese artist Michael Lin is known for creating large installations inspired by traditional textiles from his country. The brilliantly colored floral patterns are quite a sight to behold, like this...
Up for grabs in Chicago today, this "designer sample" Louis Poulsen 4/3 copper pendant. A little pricier than your standard light fixture, but truly a showpiece worthy of a prominent place in ...
Being lovers of fabric in all textures, colors and patterns, we were excited to hear that South Austin has a new resource for finding that perfect cloth for craft or home projects......
This dormitory interior by Chilean architect Alberto Mozo is about as spare as they come......
• What: AT's New York Design Meetup
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• Members: 1,135 and growing
Two weeks ago, we had a remarkable meetup in which we got to hear ...
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