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Name: Harmony Johnstone-Reeser and Vance Reeser
Location: Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Size: 900 square feet
Years lived in: 6 months
You may remember the recent tour of Heidi and Kirk's place (sent to...
Old salvaged windows have seen many re-uses over the years, but this is a personal favorite. Indoors or out, in a retro loft or a coastal cottage, it adds an element of the unexpected to a space...
Most of us spend a lot of time worrying about keeping our entryways organized, because a neat landing strip can lead to a more organized home in general. But it's equally important to create an e...
We recently featured some wallpaper that was right at home on the more glam side of life as shown on Mad Men - a zebra print in a cocktail lounge. Today, we followup with a more domestic pattern...
We're ending the week with some interesting miscellaneous links and tidbits we gathered throughout the week, including a cool Midcentury icon t-shirt, an account of a decade long love affair between o...
Every Friday! Here are all the home and garden sales across the country — collected by our editorial team of over 70 bloggers. This is the only place on the web where you can find them all in ...
Bright, bold colors, luxe furnishings and whimsical touches make this room by Jonathan Adler a girl's dream. All are beautiful to look at, but (with the exception of the paint) may be painful for the ...
We just can't get enough of how others display their artwork (as you might have guessed by now). Looking at the perfectly placed work of others not only inspires us to rearrange our own, but t...
This Labor Day weekend, we hope you have some time off, but in case you're not able to get away, we've rounded up some peeks into beautiful country homes from the Midwestern states. To enjoy th...
The Butterfly Houses (known locally as "Soe Ker Tie Hias") in Noh Bo, Tak, Thailand are an enclave of 6 prefabricated mini-sized iron wood and bamboo woven houses designed to provide shelter for...
Here at AT, we love a good silhouette. When I feel like flexing my Photoshop muscles, I'll sometimes create laser portraits of my friends on those awful 80s backdrops. It's a cool gift item bec...
In a town about 70 miles north of Houston, Dan Phillips and his company Phoenix Commotion have built 14 low-income homes built (essentially) out of trash: roofs made out of license plates, ceilings co...
We're heading to Dallas for the long week to attend a wedding, but want to make sure we check out some local design resources while we're in the area. We have a car and a lot of free time, so we're...
We have a severe love for swings in the home. They just seem to provide the right amount of playfulness, making anyone feel like a kid again. We are however, completely jealous of those with enough...
Q: I am about to remodel our bathroom and am thinking about installing a horse trough instead of a claw foot tub. Clearly the price is right when a horse trough costs $79.99 at Farm and Fleet when com...
We're not collectors by any means but we do love displaying groupings of similar items that we've collected over time. We've rounded up our favorite collections to display-- be sure to let us kn...
Materials: Ceramic
Price Point: $30-70 (based on size)
"Bringing play to your table, these round-bottomed bowls rock and spin with a touch, but won’t tip over, just like children's toys..."...
Here at Apartment Therapy we embrace the use of color in many ways. How about, then, a little appreciation for those who are able to use almost all colors at once! These rooms manage to incorpor...
If a day off work for Labor Day only means that you'll instead labor away on your home, we're curious what's on your to-do list. If the weather holds and you've got any outdoor space at all, we recomm...
If you are in the mood to freshen up your space but don't want to invest in new decor night now, consider trying this simple trick to add new flavor in your home. ...
More crafting! Here’s a project that’s about a 5 on a 1-10 difficulty scale. Actually, it’s not that tough, it just requires some precision and a few tools you most likely don’t have ar...
Materials: Walnut, walnut veneered plywood, aspen, aluminum
Price Point: $600
"Undefined (yes that's the name) is totally handmade. It was influenced by the cantilever that is daringly used in...
Artists Susan and Robert Cole turned an old carriage house into their studio space in the city. Robert Cole sculpts in metal and creates custom metal pieces for homes. He crafted all the metal...
We're not even altogether sure how we stumbled onto this, but we love this one-of-a-kind lamp for lighting artwork. It's made of brass and turned on something called a mini lathe......
We've said it before and we'll say it again: good lighting makes all the difference in a room. If your space is feeling a little lackluster, click below for 10 simple ways to improve it through ligh...
A small balcony can be the best little hideaway as long as it isn't just a forgotten chair and a dead plant or two. Yes even a really tiny outdoor space has the potential to be a refuge from t...
Last year we saw Anna Sui's closet, and now Elle Decor is showing off the fashion designer's black and white-clad Manhattan penthouse of this Detroit native. There is a lot going on here, and w...
People are always asking us where to buy affordable art. Well, maybe it's time to try your hand at making your own masterpiece. And wouldn't that be much more fun in the company of friends a...
Q: We just moved into the most adorable apartment in Oakland, but the kitchen is less than cute. Mostly because of it's super awkward layout, and super ugly water heater. We are toying with the idea o...
This house, designed by Barton Myers Associates, is on a 25' wide infill lot in Toronto. The home's house numbers are printed in story-high lettering on the glass front facade......
With all of the ash and smoke floating in the air from the fires, California is not particularly sunny now. So, in order to inject a bit of sun into our currently grey lives, we rounded up some...
When I was in college, I had a collection of snowglobes but they just kind of sat on a shelf and got dusty. I never took the time to display them in a cool way. If I had, I might have had mor...
Looking for a way to give your party invitations or greeting cards a personalized feel without having to handwrite each and everyone of them? How about converting your own handwriting and making it in...
A design debate rages in our home right now: for bedside lighting, should we use task or table lamps? A pair of task lamps would be more functional for late-night reading (and wouldn't disturb other...
We love Orla Kiely's designs. When a collection of her products began selling at Target, she became much more popular in the US. Not knowing much of where all the creativity happens we were surprised ...
Through the years we've collected many things. Movie ticket stubs, foreign sand (don't ask), cameras, lamps (lots and lots of lamps), crazy socks and vintage photographs, artwork and hotwheels. But...
This set of mid century looking chairs is a fabulous deal at only $86 especially considering they are listed in excellent condition....
Having remodeled about a dozen homes and produced/styled close to 100 home stories for magazines, I may have met my match recently with a tiny studio apartment in Hell's Kitchen. In the past, ...
History buffs, architects, and urban explorers alike will find much to love at ArtInRuins.com, a website that chronicles the rise, fall, and rising again of Rhode Island’s historic buildings....
Such a great deal for a handsome piece that could be used in the living room, dining room or office....
We were very happy to see that Apartment Therapy made the short list (Thanks, Meg!) of favorite blogs put together by the editors of Canadian House & Home......
Equal parts home office, craft room, homeschool room, scrapbook and sewing room--did we leave anything out? We love how this space feels roomy and functional yet also has a multitude of purpose...
These 4' diner booths and matching table could use a little restoration, but are a great deal for a fun alternative to your standard dining set.
• 2 Diner booths and tables
• Very cool han...
Whew. You did it! Thanks to everyone who participated in our August 2009 Project of the Month: Paint a Headboard Above Your Bed. We knew you could do it, and now you have a headboard like you alway...
Another package deal, you will get a large gray microfiber sectional sofa, matching chair, coffee table and lamp all from Bo Concept for $2600....
We recently came across the work of San Francisco furniture designer Dylan Gold, whose fabulous "cornered" table won Best in Show at DWR's M+D+F contest back in May. If you love the clever way th...
When we think about window coverings, we usually envision fabric curtains or shades, but wood can be a rich and unexpected material. It screens light and heat more completely (a bonus if you li...
Considering a party this weekend? Most homes are designed to accommodate a relatively small number of people on a daily basis. But then you decide to have a party and the guest list swells from...
Q: I need some help picking a color for my dark cabinet but light-abundant kitchen! This is a fairly traditional house and we have decided to keep the original oak trim all around the house. However,...
Anyone with many small items needing organization could use this beautiful antique apothecary chest. Perhaps a home office or craft room solution?
• Antique apothecary chest
• Barrister b...
We know the Labor Day weekend is supposed to be packed with fun spent with your family and friends, but the truth of the matter is, most of us end up using the long weekend as a final push to finish ...
In McHenry, a vintage burled walnut and mahogany record cabinet by Lane. Holds 200 records! Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
When we came across the portfolio of interior designer Kelly Moseley, the principle of Anabel Interiors, we were floored by the gorgeous, modern yet warm and inviting spaces she's designed. We ...
You wouldn't think of hard-working furnishing like shelves as artwork, but NYC interior designer David Netto pulled it off with these artful shelves. They're a beautiful composition in and of themse...
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Materials: Hardwood, Non-toxic lacquered paints, Polished chrome and rubber casters
Price Point: $400 to $500
"Inspired by my 21-month old son, this playtable stores toys, books, shoes, or wh...
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Mary, a reader, just sent an email showing us her pot rack solution for a small kitchen. She doesn't have a lot of room in the kitchen for a full-sized pot rack, since their kitchen has only eight fee...
Name: Angelique Lalonde, Catherine Lalonde, Jessica Ziakin
Location: East Burnside, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Size: 3 Bedrooms
Years lived in: 3 years rented
Our friend and photograph...
This post's for you, Mr. So-Over-the-Color-Coded-Bookshelf-Trend-Man. Yes, you may have jumped off the book grouping bandwagon, but it's hard to deny the visual merit of clustering other objects...
Even the most talented and organized among us have a lot of accumulated office junk. The above accumulation belongs to Jason Loper, the brains behind Zola Jones Designs, a line of stylish and efficien...
There is an amazing looking luxury hotel in Italy, on the island of Capri, called J.K. Place. Aside from the unbelievable views and dreamy decor, it has some of the most clear and beautiful color...
You've got a plain jane dresser that needs a bit of panache, but a new coat of paint isn't enough? Apartment Therapy reader Jamie sent us her DIY project which transformed a lifelong furniture p...
The Bloomframe is now in production! The concept for a window that transforms into a balcony space spread across the internet — Apartment Therapy first posted it in November of 2005! &m...
Rugs. They make any room instantly warmer and ground furniture for a more pleasing look, but when you're pairing them with kids, they can seem over priced and lacking in style. Urban Outfitters has 10...
Name: Joyce
Location: Stow, Massachusetts
"We live in an eco-home that we designed and built on the foundation of a 1959 ranch. It was designed to embrace the beauty of simple natural material...
We've written before about our hobby of looking up international apartments, just to see the options in far-flung places like Barcelona. We recently found this site, a little closer to home, in...
An ex-Boeing engineer collects anything and everything at his home in Seattle. His walls are packed with taxidermy (real and fake), toasters, electronics, vintage prints and paintings, plus al...
Q - I desperately need help. I need to replace my saltillo kitchen floor tile which I ruined by sanding them. The kitchen cabinets are white and the countertop tiles are maroon (B&W tile). The adjace...
Some electronic devices are so well-designed that they become sculptural items in our rooms. One of the most distinguished electronics companies created the interactive Panasonic Design Museum ...
We've been on a bit of a blanket kick lately (anyone else anxious for fall?). This ottoman was made from this Hudson Bay wool blanket from L.L.Bean, and we love the concept: reupholster an old ottoman...
Q: I found this table lamp at Anthropologie, which I love and would fit perfectly in my home. I love the wirework and the fun, whimsical look, but I'm definitely not a fan of the high price tag. Do y...
This rug has a trick up it's sleeve (although we're pretty certain, rugs don't actually have sleeves). It picks up the radio waves with human contact! Check out a video of it in action after the jum...
Q: I just moved in to a great apartment and am wondering how I can improve the outdated fireplace. The fireplace is unworking and came with this antique looking metal contraption, a grill - for l...
We've never had enough space for a craft room (or the supplies to fill it with for that matter). But these lovely craft zones show us you don't need an entire room--just a bit of creativity......
The Collyer Brothers' Harlem Brownstone in 1947
When does collecting cross the line into hoarding? The New York Times re-examines the story of brothers Homer and Langley Collyer. The brothers' bodies...
Q: Lots of the AT crowd have commented about the Parsons bed from Room and Board. But I like a higher bed, and less modern lines, so I'm really attracted to the Sheldon and Taylor beds. Obviously the...
To our complete delight, we came across an October 1981 issue of Metropolitan Home at the thrift store, and had to bring it home. Flipping through the pages (chock full of cigarette ads and ridi...
Many of us would rather go for a clean, slick, necessity-only kitchen; others opt for the visual feast of paintings, photos, and prints adorning the walls. For a few inspirational suggestions, ...
We've been house sitting for friends this week and while we're loving the beach breeze, we aren't so sure about the height of their television, mounted high above the fireplace mantle. We wanted to as...
Walls and what to do with them — you can paint, wallpaper, stencil or cover them with hundreds of slices of Kraft Singles. But when a home is blessed with exposed cement or concrete, why ...
Materials: Sandblasted Porcelain
Price Point: $30 to $40
"This plate is made by dripping melted wax onto the surface of a porcelain plate and sandblasting away the exposed areas. The original ...
The Washington Post today features art consultant Allison Marvin's advice on collecting and displaying art in the home. We've been inspired to add to her list of favorites and roundup great DC galle...
Cardboard boxes are corrugated for strength. So goes it for corrugated sheet metal. And plastic. On top of that, these materials are readily available, efficient, and economical, too. Some desi...
A while ago, we wrote about using grids as a way to increase the impact of small art. We showed a few ideas from Apartment Therapy homes, which we're augmenting today with some more inspiration...
Admittedly, it might be because we're absolutely starving right now, as we find ourselves yet again skipping lunch while perusing online, but we find these set of plates by Merry Design Studio d...
This amazing apartment with Central Park views was designed by The Apartment founder Stefan Boublil. Located 61 stories above New York City, the unique space takes full advantage of over-the-to...
Yesterday we posted about Quilt Home, a great online source for fabrics you can use all over the inside of your house. Today we bring you Wellfleet Waters, a source for fabrics you can use ins...
Q: I was wondering if you guys might know of a local place to get some really thick (like 1/2" and thicker) felt. I've been seeing it used a lot lately, like in this chair found on dezeen. I'm not par...
Pre digital age, I remember having an outdoor thermometer that was checked daily. Somehow its use faded over time, though it's tough to pinpoint quite when. Today, squinting at an old mercury-based ...
If you're looking for art to decorate your walls, film posters, old and new, are a good start. Start by picking your favorite movie or television show but don't stop there. One option is to pi...
There is a little shop in Hoboken that I pass by occasionally — but today what I saw from the door made me go inside to take a closer look. This beautiful secretary has a few little hidde...
When I heard one of my favorite eateries had just been named one of the top ten best new restaurants in America by Bon Appétit, I can't say I was surprised. They turn out some of the best far...
Recently paper art is all around us. Just the other day we posted about beautiful creations by Helen Musselwhite. Today we discovered these gorgeous paper cut maps of London and Paris made by a husban...
When the internet came along, many of us forgot about our bound versions of resource materials. The days of flipping through well read pages to find the definition of a word, or the geography ...
Today's Los Angeles scavenger is a fantasy land of mid-century design. Undoubtedly there were items of other styles equally great and worthy of mention, but just look at these wonderful chairs...
September is Artwork, Crafts & Collections month at Apartment Therapy, and in honor of this theme, let’s talk about teapots, which I’ve always wanted to collect. Teapots are fascinating obj...
Normally we wouldn’t advocate blocking off a window, but the decision to put this framed photograph by Erik Lang in the window of our old studio was born out of necessity as many home design solut...
I cannot vouch for the quality of this deal as this chandelier is more than most people spend on rent, but as far as a truly cool looking chandelier goes, it could pay for itself...especially i...
When the Twilight movie first came out we did a post on the decor of Edward Cullen's room, which we thought was great looking. Clearly the release of that film was just the beginning of a Robert ...
In the Professional Organizing business, we often get frantic phone calls from clients who need organizing help ASAP. Unfortunately, because of time or money restrictions, a portion of folks aren't a...
Let's be honest, we are up for a brutal gray winter. How about adding a little green to your living space with this fun sectional to combat the winter blahs?
• Vintage retro sectional sofa
&bu...
Materials: American ash, wood stain, linseed based paint
Price Point: About 20 hrs of work + materials = $625
"These shelves use the wall to redistribute weight, allowing a wide span with mini...
A bright green Jasper Morrison Air Chair from DWR is up for grabs today. Great for adding a dash of color to any room!...
"Dream house" to be raffled off by Community Action Marin
Seems like in recent years, there have been quite a few Bay Area "dream house raffles," big-ticket raffles that benefit local charities, wher...
We dread vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping, but in our quest to avoid these tasks, we've found a few ways to keep our floors cleaner for longer. In our experience, a little preventative care goes a l...
Q: My boyfriend and I just rented a beautiful garden-level apartment in a brownstone. The problem is that our backyard is all concrete with little to block the sight of our neighbors. To boot, neit...
This mid-century coffee table is the perfect piece to add to any living room. It is nice and light both physically and visually and will add a nice simple line to your room.
• Mid-Century Moder...
In Schaumburg, a tufted-back sofa and loveseat by Henredon are available for $299. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
We had bought this years Handmade In Melbourne a few weeks ago but only just had the chance to sit down and read it. Packed with over 200 bio’s of Melbourne’s most creative people, it was fantasti...
In this Southampton renovation of a 1960's ranch house, architect Elmslie Osler added continuity to the interior by carrying blue accents through the crisp white spaces. The kitchen's blue is found ...
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• Maker Fair Rhode Island
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One of the biggest complaints, and hardest things to change, about a rental kitchen is the floor. When you own a kitchen you can put down new tile or wood floors — but even then you may not want to ...
Name: Richard
Location: Downtown, Toronto, Canada
Size: 790 square feet | 1 bedroom loft
Years lived in: owned for 6, though rented it while living abroad for 3 years
Richard knows what he likes wh...
Add this one to the list of positive design gossip we've been hearing about the H Street corridor in N.E., this home is definitely buzz-worthy. Once a delivery stable, now a family home decked o...
Seems like there's an iPhone app for just about everything these days, including quite a few geared to help eager DIY home designers. Several of these we've covered here before, but we thought it migh...
This month on Apartment Therapy we are looking at collections and even if you don't consider yourself a collector (no vinyl toys or blue & white porcelain at your house!) we bet you have a fairly...
Here's a late afternoon diversion for those of you who frequent our favourite IKEA in Burbank. Apparently a small crew of independent filmmakers shot this web short on location at the IKEA Burbank on ...
This concept for a cantilevered house on water is from architects Jedrzej Lewandowski and Lukasz Skirzynski.
After researching yacht architecture, the pair came up with the idea for a self-suf...
A while back, we posted a link to an excellent tutorial from JCaroline on how to recover the ever-popular Poang chair. For the non-sewing-inclined, JCaroline is back, this time with ready-to-buy slipc...
This lovely stained glass window comes from next week's Jamaica Plain house tour. We love these preserved gems in older homes, the little trinkets that make a space unique. With everyone moving...
The trend in hanging art lately seems to run towards walls of mismatched frames clustered devil-may-care to create an amorphous arrangement. It's a look we often love, though we admit this photo felt ...
Q - I picked up this "gossip bench" (I think this is what they are called) at my local thrift store for $10 and am totally enthralled by it. Structurally, it's in great shape but the wood on top is a ...
We once had an apartment with beautiful bay windows, which we still miss. Like an alcove or a nook, bay windows can help to section off a room, making them the perfect spot for a reading chair,...
I spent yesterday helping my sister move from one Brooklyn neighborhood to the one adjacent, and started thinking about how much cardboard box waste must be generated on a typical first of any ...
If you're into crafting and/or are an Etsy stalker, then Craftgawker.com is right up your alley. Craftgawker is a gallery where artists and craftsman can showcase their art, crafting, and photography ...
As the air develops a bit of a chill in the evenings, our thoughts turn to warming and softening our living space. Rugs are an excellent way to help transform your home from season to season, but s...
We thought we had seen it all earlier today with this striped and labeled house in Omaha, but we do believe that this Chariot of Polar Bears takes the proverbial cake. Why keep such fabulous designs...
Q: I am in Chicago for a few days and I'd like to pick up some international decor magazines while I'm in town. Haven't had much luck finding titles like Inside Out or Real Living (both from Australia...
Gregory has covered Johanna's home before on Unpluggd and we recently ooohed and ahhhed over her pink and gold entryway. Yesterday, we happened to see what Johanna has been up to lately and it ...
It's no secret that PLAID is BIG right now — and FLOR is in the game with their new pattern Pop Tartan. It's a modern spin on tartan with a relaxed, hand-drawn feel in 3 colorways....
Q: We're considering building a modular home for our move from the west coast to Southeastern CT. We really have our hearts set on a place with a more modern feel to it, but every modern modular plan ...
We've posted bits and pieces of Kim Ludy's gorgeous vintage infused home here on Apartment Therapy before, as well as her gorgeous botanical prints. We just found, however, a great interview and exten...
There are so many great details worth revisiting in Kevin and Dop's Playful Uptown Loft, but we (and several readers) are quite smitten with the pixilated Abe painting......
Our friend recently turned in the keys to her more pricey pad and decided to sublet a small 1 bedroom for the time being. She simply calls it "a studio with walls", providing a more colorful idea of t...
In the spirit of Arts, Crafts & Collections Month here at Apartment Therapy, how about finding new uses for everyday objects? Pipe plumbing is super inexpensive and can be found in most hardwar...
Materials: LEDs, Copper, Circuit Boards
Price Point: $6,000
"The Constellation chandelier blooms with excitement. Like a bouquet of many tiny flowers, its lights settle across space like a st...
You loved his home in House Tour: Scott's Airy Simplicity, now read Scott's design tips and see photos of his favorite decor project, a luxurious cream-colored bedroom. His tips include keeping ...
The stripes in the backs of these hutches are a terrific combination of tradition with bold newness......
We've covered the Spanish Hospes Hotel chain before, taking a look at their mostly minimal bedrooms in Mallorca and Madrid. Their Cordoba hotel, on the other hand, occupies a Moorish mansion bu...
We're excited to share the news! Two sofas by celebrated designer Finn Juhl will be reintroduced to the market by Danish company OneCollection. Both designs are from the early 1950s and are gre...
A friend of ours just turned us on to Quilt Home, an online fabric source. Sure, they carry a lot of the same designers that you'll find at Purl Soho and Repro Depot (two of our longstanding favori...
Q: West Elm has a new sofa with back support cushions that can be rearranged to make a chaise, couch, sectional, etc. The cushions are available for sale without the purchase of the couch, and so I wo...
Do you need large-scale artwork for a particular spot but only have smaller pieces to work with? Don't feel comfortable handling an oversized piece and looking for something more manageable with jus...
This month's focus on artwork, crafts and collections coincides with the launch of Parasol-Craft, a spin-off of Parasol Magazine, spearheaded by the blogger of our daily online stops......
It may still be summer but recent slight drop in temperature has me wondering if we are due for an early fall and I'm already fantasizing about chilly nights in front of the firewood. I actuall...
As the U.S. aims to weed out energy and gas guzzlers, the California Energy Commission (CEC) plans to take a vote on a controversial requirement that would restrict the sale of inefficient TVs startin...
We love collecting things, and it certainly helps when you actually lived through the moments that your prized possessions came from. Maybe that's why we really appreciate our skateboard memor...
These beautiful photos of the waterways in this home had us completely mesmerized for a few minutes. Crystal clear water and a gondola, plants cascading down the brick walls, and the gorgeous arches c...
Between the labeling of this house, the stripes and the front door paint treatment, well, we just don't know where to start......
If you're looking for a screaming deal then this mid century inspired chandelier from Jonathan Adler is your best bet. Originally close to $800, this one is going for $450 after a couple decid...
MANSTAD packs a lot of punch — it's a (1) small scale sectional sofa that's also a (2) bed and (3) storage. While there are options for sectionals with built in beds, few are this small, ...
Maybe it’s because we see so many great spaces filled with vintage and thrifted treasures, but (aside from a few obvious details) we almost feel like this adorable sewing room could exist in...
This hardwood walnut nine drawer dresser and three drawer nightstand set feature recessed pulls and cane detailing....
A high tech sounding "customization module" has been added to the Jonathan Adler website. Kind of like colorforms or paper dolls for interior addicts, this nifty little toy is pretty fun to play ...
Magnetic boards are great for organizing bits of important and pending information. They're also handy for securing grocery lists and mementos for easy access. What we love about these magneti...
This lovely three piece vintage sofa has just been reupholstered with Boris Knoll fabric and is being sold individually if you love it but can't fit all three pieces in your home.
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Materials: Reclaimed native Maine cherry
Price Point: $5000
"The Brix console is made out of lumber normally destined for the scrap bin, called shorts. Shorts might be leftover wood from other...
This Pottery Barn Rhys coffee table is a nice hardwood piece of furniture with a couple of great drawers for stashing the inevitable junk that can tend to collect in the living room....
This chic and modern courtyard at the home of garden designer Suzanne McKevitt contains a few fun, unexpected choices. When we came across the garden on Sunset magazine's blog, Fresh Dirt, we studied ...
September is here, and it feels like fall in Chicago, which means it's almost time to start adding those extra layers of bedding. In case you're shopping for fall/winter bedding, we've rounded ...
We have to admit that we've sort of fallen off the wagon when it comes to Gossip Girl. And while we do miss the smarminess of Chuck Bass and the headbands of Blair, it was that heap of Humphreys that...
Q: I'm thinking about buying my first non vintage, non scuzzy sofa but am only attracted to ones that are in the $3,000 range. Since I'm still a poor person, I wanted to know if there are places wher...
Orange and pink velour upholstery is not going to work for everybody which is why this gorgeous mid century sectional comes with a custom made slip cover. It would be sort of a shame to cover, but un...
Tiny kitchens are the plight of many city dwellers, but a lower square footage doesn't necessarily equal a claustrophobic room. Borrow a few ideas from the kitchen shown here to open yours up and crea...
In Rogers Park, Sarah has a large Danish Modern Bookshelf with a built-in drop leaf desk available for $250. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
If you’re into the latest innovations in green building design, you must check out this local non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging more sustainable design and building practices …...
Betsill's closet workspace
Daniel Joseph Betsill first trained as an interior designer. His education prepared him for a career in large architectural firms. But large-scale wooden interior models l...
THIS WEEK
• Crate & Barrel Upholstery Sale
• Baltimore Summer Antiques Show
• Contemporaria Sample Sale
• Baker, Milling Road & McGuire Sale
• Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Sal...
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• Home Ec. Grand Opening Party
• Hold It Contemporary Home Annual Labor Day Sale
• Matteo Home Sample Sale
• Gallery of Functional Art Secret Sale
• Edith Heath: Tab...
We've all uttered some variation of the phrase, "I practically live in my kitchen," or, "When guests are over, everyone ends up in the kitchen."
Which is why we love seeing accents that you'd usuall...
Name: Sarah Lewis & Hillary Rhodes
Location: Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Size: 1,800 square feet | 2 bedrooms
Years lived in: 6 months
Roommates Sarah Lewis and Hillary Rhodes aren’t shy about s...
A few weeks ago we had the chance to be a guest at a one day concrete countertop workshop at Cheng Concrete located in Berkeley. We took the workshop mostly out of curiosity and desire to learn m...
When Karen told us about her home's feature in Charleston Mag we swooned, but not just for the usual reasons. Her home is a 1,600 sq.ft. masterpiece brimming with color, order, and a strong se...
So, I swear I'm not trying to jinx the good weather, but... is it too soon to start getting excited about the fall?? Truth be told, as fun as summer can be, autumn is my favorite time of year, an...
The current Chicago Home + Garden features the home of Fort Pitt Furniture owner Scott Zawitz. The modern structure in Humboldt Park is remarkable in many ways, but what jumped out at us was the ...
Apartment Therapy reader Sean wrote us about this Whitney Smith designed home sitting ontop of hill in Alhambra which he admires:
I recently got to peek inside this unbelievable MidCentury hom...
Name: Cleyenne
Location: London, England
I have decorated my apartment after spending some time in Paris — after returning to London, I decided that I could not relocate but I could brin...
Ah, the ever-versatile egg carton. Before you toss your next few, consider recycling them into something cool like this project...fairy lights...
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Some of our favorite paint colors are Milk Moustache, Salt Water and Vintage. We've also used Chit Chat and Old Pickup Blue. And one of our friends recently picked out C2's Final Straw for a room i...
We always spot something in the window of Lower Haight's Xapno that catches our eye, whether it be one of their potted plants or anything from the well-edited selection of home accessories. This time,...
We've got a thing for pendant lamps. They're like jewelry for a home - they add that finishing touch that makes a good room great......
At this point in the summer we've haven't got any more energy for anything fussy or proper or...time consuming. So we love the idea of having some fresh picked messiness in our bouquets. They...
New Yorkers have experienced the best weather of the year these past few days. It's been fair and breezy in the low 70s, after a hellish few weeks of heatwaves and violent rain. I've felt inspi...
Q: My partner and I just bought a 1,000-ft loft with big, white walls. The huge north-facing windows flood the place with light - which we love - but the white walls seem almost blinding/harsh. We'd ...
Here's a peek at the best of the Northwest from Maxwell's daily email blast. He recently took a look at outdoor spaces and these are the six he featured:...
Q: Although envious of your super-savvy readership, I am not ready to tackle the design of my new (much smaller than the last place) one bedroom condo. But, nor am I able to hire a full-priced design...
Because the mantlepiece is oftentimes a focal point of the living room, the right decor can really enhance its qualities. Kelly's mantlepiece is colorful, charming and best of all--affordable. ...
Materials: Dupioni silk and organic cotton
Price Point: $600 (crib quilt) to $3200 (queen-sized quilt)
"Soft-Maps are handmade quilted maps of cities, neighborhoods and parks that represent so...
Q: I am stumped as to what window treatments to use with my southern exposure windows, plus door. The ceilings are 8-and-a-half feet, and I love the height-extending and softening effect of floor-to-c...
There has been a flurry of inspiring vertical gardens lately, like these ones recently posted on Apartment Therapy, and this one is definitely one of the most ambitious that we've seen......
On Sunday we headed out of the city for what was likely our last summer hoorah...a visit to a friend's lakehouse in Bass Lake, IN. Like most lake homes/cottages, this one continues to enjoy a s...
We've anxiously been watching coverage of the Southern California fires (and the residual cloud of smoke hovering over the city) that have devastated and displaced so many people and homes. During an ...
There are some things that just can’t be duplicated, and we’re not talking about the remake of The Stepford Wives. But every now and then someone puts a new spin on a classic that’s both ...
The Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria was built in 1918 as a US Naval Torpedo station. The factory briefly produced torpedoes then was used as a storage facility. Since the 197...
Why don't they exist on every bath towel? One Apartment Therapy reader reminded us in the comments on yesterday's Aarikka towel clip post that some bath towels already have a loop sewn in for hangin...
A little while ago, we shot a house tour with a great sense of humor. It's an unconventional apartment that gave us some good ideas for ways to make art out of the mundane...
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The Station Fire in Angeles Crest has been threatening whole communities this past week, and over the weekend I happened to be at a bachelorette party with alot of people being directly affected... ...
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Yesterday, I posted a bizarre Octagonal Carriage House in Hoboken — today, I'm stepping it up with a polyhedron garden house on the outskirts of Bogota, Colombia. ...
A friend of ours posted a link to this company on her Facebook page last night and we were instantly smitten. schubLaden, a German furniture making company finds old drawers and builds new cas...
Q: I found this amazingly unique shelving unit thrown out by a local retailer recently. It's quite large, about 4' x 2.5'. When I picked it up, I had great plans for it but now that it has sat in...
We personally only watch TV through the Mac Mini plugged into our flat screen. It's seriously the best way to watch anything. No cable bills, no limits to what the networks are airing right now, it's ...
There are so many reasons to love this little bedroom. Let's just start with that Marimekko bed canopy......
We've shown empty frames as a decor idea before and I like the idea when it involves a whole collection of them. I recently came across an image by Paul Joseph Hopper (the last picture) and wa...
Last month's setting up home theme made us think about our empty walls. We don't have much big art and we're reluctant to fill them with posters &mdash unless they were cool and framed. So bega...
We have a weak spot for beautiful tea towels so we were very excited to learn about Swizzlestix and their wonderful collection of tea towels. They also have retro inspired aprons, pillow cases, p...
A good portion of the country has some truly amazing weather right now, most of which is perfect for hanging out in a hammock, reading a good book, or catching some shut eye. Learn how to make one, ...
Kitschy keen drop leaf formica top table with 1970's avocado legs and matching metal chairs that need a little TLC. Love the colour and shape, especially the table legs......
Name: Plum Raison 2082-20, Raisin torte 2083-10
Brand: Benjamin Moore
I discovered Matisse's The Red Studio at the Museum of Modern Art last summer, and found it to be completely captivating. It a...
We always imagined t-shirt quilts were something sweat-stained and tie-dyed, but this project by Michelle Kempner is actually quite stylish and could be totally at home in a modern living room. ...
Industrial and masculine, this steel frame bed from Room & Board is a nice change from your typical wrought iron bed....
For many of us, seeing walls covered in any type of wood panelling conjures up thoughts of basement rec rooms and seventies-tastic faux-rustic spaces. But, upon seeing this very modern take on the pro...
We've seen empty frames used as wall decor but we're really liking this idea of accentuating a wall of vinyl decals. The flowers appear to twirl around the frame, integrating it into the space......
This dresser set is nothing we haven't seen before stylistically, but as far as volume of pieces per dollar this is a must see collection. Included for the purchase price of $550 are six pieces of 19...
Materials: French Mouldmade paper (70% cotton), water-based) acrylic inks and paints
Price Point: Retail: $126.00 per 25" x 39" sheet
"Nama Rococo wallpaper is hand-screened, hand-painted wal...
Judy Ross Textiles
Full time Office Manager/Production Manager is needed for high-end home textile and furnishing company. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of the business, which i...
As a general rule medical antiques tend to give me the creeps, but this floor lamp has absolutely zero ick factor, in fact it is downright stylish!...
My friend Anne (remember her gorgeous home?) called me this weekend all aflutter about this beautiful lamp she found while trolling garage sales on Saturday. In fact, the lamp wasn't even a garage sal...
Necessity is often the best designer. We've seen some pretty amazing examples of beds made by hand, modified, altered, or even just brilliantly styled to suit the owner's needs. For five ideas,...
OK, so technically, we're a day or two (or three?) late from wishing our own dear Abby (pun intended) a happy belated birthday. But just in case she thinks we dropped the ball, we've decided to dedica...
Q: I recently picked up these gorgeous cut-paper images of a tree. I have no idea how to hang it — obviously the artist didn't either, since she had it fixed to a wall with painter's tape!
Sen...
Simplicity is the name of the game with this BluDot felt chair. A nice piece of super minimalistic style for a great price.
• BluDot designer felt chair
• 2 Artemide Lamps
• End table...
A modern dining table by Henredon is available near Peterson & Pulaski for $650. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
Name: Simone Georgette
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Size: Approx 350 square meters (3,700 square feet)
Years lived in: 2 years, Owned
We featured Simone's amazing waterside backyard a co...
We've visited the subject of hanging art outside before. Garden LM takes two- and three-dimensional outdoor art to beautiful heights....
Materials: 9 ply Chinese Birch Plywood - enamel
Price Point: $250
"This is an affordable dining table created to meet our own standards of aesthetics and practicality. We designed it to follow...
Here's an interesting makeover for you: a kitchen that traded in white cabinets for pine cupboards — an opposite direction than we would generally go. Do you think it works?
Read on for more photo...
Name: Tara, Ari, daughter Theory and Jasmine the dog
Location: Financial District, NYC
Size: 1,500 square feet
Years lived in: 3
Walking into the ground floor of Downtown by Philippe Starck is quit...
Here in the Midwest, we're fortunate to have space to spread out, and many of us like to use that extra elbow room for entertaining. Our house tour participants have been kind enough to share t...
Along with plastic mini-blinds, hollow core doors are the decor bane of my existence, and I'm embarrassed to say that we have both in our awkward 80s addition. What's worse, due to current budge...
Putting in an elaborately tiled kitchen backsplash is a costly venture, but it's possible to achieve a similar patterned effect below your cabinets with wallpaper. Although a wallpapered backplas...
Sometimes we feel like the only people on the planet NOT watching Mad Men - but even without seeing a single episode, we know the look - it has become shorthand for glamorous, sexy sixties style....
Inspired by Annette's Modern DIY Outdoor Planter post, Apartment Therapy reader Chris shows us all how easy of a project this is to all mimic......
We've recently posted quite a few examples of extreme minimalist living. While some of the homes were clearly staged for architectural photos, W Magazine recently featured the extremely minimal...
As a longtime Threadless fan, I was thrilled when the company branched out into kids tees and art prints. However, many of the designs, while clever, are a bit dark and edgy for your average young 'u...
Over the next 72 hours, approximately 250,000 people will be moving into or relocating within the greater Boston area. If you belong to this group and own heavy furniture, may we strongly recommend t...
If we saw the phrase 'mirrored closet doors' in a rental ad, we'd immediately picture those sliding styles of the 70s and 80s framed in bright metallic trim, and probably move on to the next listing. ...
We don't always go for the matchy-matchy look, but we do love a good pair of lamps. Next to the bed or on top of a console table, a set of lamps can bring balance to a spot that needs some stru...
Q - I'm looking for a smaller version of these Tom Dixon Blow Light Floor Lamps. These run 12" in diameter, but I'm looking for something with a similar aesthetic (copper would be ideal but silver or ...
It's always difficult to rise on a Monday like today, especially by the hand of a screeching mobile device. There must be a better way. So, I did some detective work and discovered a few alarm ...
This beautiful warehouse-turned-home in Toronto was designed by Studio Junction for a family of four. Without a front or backyard, the home is designed around a series of interior courtyards: "Tradi...
We blogged about Joyful Lova's colorful sewing room back in March, but just had to revisit the space to kick off collections month here at Apartment Therapy DC. Joyful Lova is a self-proclaimed dom...
Q: What color should I paint my kitchen? I live in a loft so my choice would have to match the rest of my decor. The rest of the walls are in a dusty grey but I don't know what could go with those c...
In a small bedroom where space is minimal, creative solutions are always appreciated. Stumbling upon Dale's guest bedroom, our initial thoughts were--how cozy and charming! Not until we read the pho...
This odd octagonal home in Hoboken, New Jersey showed up as a featured property in The New York Times Real Estate section. A 3-story carriage house, the bizarre shape has us curious about the s...
Q: I need design help for my first (very small) condo. I will be moving in September and need some color suggestions for the bedroom, living room and entrance way......
We just heard from Lindsay about her great chair makeover: This was an old hand me down chair that I've had for about 6 years. I don't have a before picture, but the seat was stained and long past its...
Budget drama and landscape design are the focus of this week's Design Star challenge as the remaining four contestants makeover a family's large backyard. Let's see how it went and what judge, Candice...
Ceiling fans are a hot topic on Apartment Therapy. For such a common home item, it can be tough finding a style you can live with. One solution I came across was to antique a store bought fan for an...
Materials: Reclaimed wood, waterbased non-VOC Bioshield stain draped with organic cotton gauze.
Price Point: $1,200 - $4,600
"The follow up design to our “Pure White Four Poster Bed”. A ro...
In Apartment Therapy's House Tours, we've seen art collections displayed on brightly colored walls while some homes keep walls gallery white to showcase artwork. What do you prefer at home? Clic...
We've seen Aarikka mobiles before, but here's one more playful home accessory from the Finnish designer and manufacturer: towel clips!......
Name: Jesse
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
We heard from Jesse just in time to feature her dorm room on for the last day of "Setting Up Home" month. She pulled together her new place in just a f...
It seems life around the house is a constant balancing act between deciding to limit how much comes into the house (in addition to thinning out what's here) and deciding on a piece of furniture that c...
Though we knew that there were plans to build a full-size house from LEGOs, the photographic evidence is beginning to show up! James May, the UK television host of Toy Stories is working with o...
It was only a matter of time before an eco plumbing association cropped up and that time is now. Within the past year 3,000 plumbers have become certified under the auspices of GreenPlumbers USA....
Q: I just moved again (twice in two months - what a nightmare!) and I need your help! I found an awesome studio space on the top floor of a historic Victorian home and I have no idea what color(...
On a recent visit to The Loaded Trunk, a new online boutique of home goods collected the world over, these three types of imported vintage graphics caught my eye......
We've talked about arranging items by colour before. It's a simple way to create a pleasing order among a group of objects. If you have a bunch of objects in one space, like a bookcase, why not take...
When I walked into Le Vigne in Greenwich Village yesterday, I felt like I was seeing what would happen if Pablo Picasso, Lewis Carroll and Louise Nevelson met over drinks and decided to open an...
Name: Kate & family
Location: Oakhurst neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina
We searched for a year and finally found our diamond in the rough. It has undergone many cosmetic renovati...
A while back we posted about papergraphics by Yulia Brodskaya. Today we would like to share with you the amazing paper art creations of illustrator, Helen Musselwhite. More photos after the jump....
There are literally thousands of posts in our archives to help guide you along your path to a healthy and happy home. But there are some resource filled posts that we find ourselves coming back to f...
1953 Mid Century Modern bedroom set consisting of one 6 drawer dresser and two bedside tables designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in excellent condition! Honey grain patterns with...
Each species of wood exhibits a unique personality — some are easy going and fun to work with, others hardheaded and quick to snap. Woodworkers must psychoanalyze this manic material, turning...
A year ago we moved across the country, an endeavor that required A LOT of bubble wrap. We kept it and used it recently for a smaller move within the same city, but now we’re done moving for awhil...
This Balinese table appears in photos to be a giant bowl. Could be an excellent place to throw many many sets of keys when walking into the house, or perhaps as intended it could function as a...
As seasons turn, an easy way to update and refresh a room is through accessories. As the Fall 09 designs hit the stores, we've seen a shift toward embroidered pillows - here are 5 very varied exa...
We love finding simple solutions to common problems here at Apartment Therapy. For instance, artwork in the kitchen. Since most folks spend a lot time in the kitchen, it's always great when wall dec...
In the smallest of spaces this DWR chair could possibly work as a terribly romantic loveseat for two, or just a stylish seat for one if space should permit.
• Design Within Reach DWR lounge chai...
Materials: Pine Wood, Birch, Nails, Screws, Hinges
Price Point: $1000-$1200
"At first glance, it looks like a bookshelf with storage compartments. Then at a closer look, with the doors at full...
By American designer Gerald McCabe, this 1960's credenza is worth its money at just $350. Just look at all the wonderful storage it can provide. Who can't use that?...
Now that August is winding to a close, our outdoor party days are numbered, but if we were going to squeeze in one last garden soiree, this would be it. The Etsy handmade blog, The Storque, partnered ...
When you want to set the mood for a party, lighting that's low to the ground can add a little bit of extra ambiance. Sculptural lamps are great for casting a soft light that reflects off the fl...
It really was only a matter of time until we did an On the Set feature of the movie I Love You, Man. Like many of you, we admit that we paid a little bit more attention to Klaven's Franklin Hills hom...
Q: I bought this Heywood Wakefield/Lloyd sprung rocker for a song on eBay, and IMHO, it's every bit as good looking and comfortable as can be. The seat is well shaped, the amount of rock/jiggle is mod...
$150 will get you an entire set of Mid Century Modern dining furniture today shopping on Craigslist. You can't get that kind of deal no matter where you shop!
• Mid Century Modern dining table ...
We want to crawl into every dreamy bed in these photos from Plum Pretty Sugar. The brand stocks home items from bedding to curtains and tablecloths all in garden-inspired prints collected on jou...
In River West, a recently reupholstered vintage Danish Modern Lounge Chair with Ottoman is available for $575. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
We’ve found an Austin resident who has created inspiration in renovating not just one older home---but six! It's what he's done with these six houses that’s so intriguing, though…...
Many of you didn't exactly share my appreciation for the diner-style seating at the local Mexican eatery. I love the everyday beauty of the place, but also love a more, um, intentional approach. So...
Materials: Steel, Fine texture semi-gloss powdercoat
Price Point: $175
"The Panic Table was designed to be an elegant and simple piece that can complement almost any decor, indoors or out. In ...
Subway tiles are a common element in bathrooms, but we also love the way they look in a kitchen. There's something about the shape and brick-like pattern that makes them look more modern than square t...
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