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Name: The Post Family: Alex, Chad, Davey, David, Rod, Sam, Scott
Location: Kinzie Corridor, 1821 W. Hubbard St. Suite, 202, Chicago, IL
Size: Loft / converted factory space, 2000 sq. feet (it might ...
Name: Kristopher and Ginger
Location: Long Beach, California
Size: 1,728 square feet
Years lived in: 1 1/2 years
Kristopher and Ginger's Long Beach loft could comfortably be called a behind the music...
Judging by the mixed opinions about what constitutes clutter versus a collection, it's clear that pristine, perfectly placed arrangements are not everyone's cup of tea. For those of you who fav...
Recently I noticed a glass bowl of beautiful polished rocks newly displayed on my mother's sideboard. A closer inspection revealed this to be my long lost childhood rock collection, which I promp...
Last December, Apartment Therapy Boston bloggers Wes and Kayla suggested that the Panton chair just might be the "perfect desk chair". We liked the look with their Blu Dot desk and "bookmarked" i...
Designed by: Claude Oakland
Location: Granada Hills, California
Size: 2,159 square feet
We don't watch a lot of TV (mostly because we don't have cable or even over the air reception), but we d...
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 y...
Our friends at KNQ Associates recently posted this before & after of a decor project they completed in Singapore for a client who wanted to revamp their whole home. The home offices are wonderfully de...
We love seeing large, antique furniture get a facelift. This royal blue and white cabinet has a new lease on life thanks to the hard work of AT Boston reader Casey in Brighton, MA......
Our home is a mix of high and low pieces (lots of lows with a few highs in the mix). It's an approach that works with our budget, but allows us to collect quality pieces over time. Today, we've...
Q - I have a Calligaris Atelier table that I bought as a hot deal from a model home. Unfortunately the leaf wasn't included. I've tried contacting the manufacturer and several stores, but I can't fi...
We paid a neighborly visit to Open Air Modern, a new store on Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint. Matt, the owner, used to run the show over at Airstream Books outdoor market in Williamsburg. He's ...
A quick dinner is often very dependent on how you stock your pantry. What do you stash away in your pantry for quick, easy meals?
Here's a peek inside my own pantry and freezer with ten good staples...
I've always been a collector, even before I knew I was a collector. When my sister and I were little, our room was full of knick-knacks and doohickeys and stuff from everywhere we ever went and eve...
The pendant lamp is the little black dress of the lighting world. It works anywhere and there's a style to flatter most shapes and sizes. But once you start looking for the right one, you can...
Q: Wanted to know if anyone has an idea on where to track down this fabric on this Target slipcover or fabric of a similar pattern. Thanks!...
Living in Los Angeles, we're constantly surrounded by artists, actors--but most of all, musicians. We love how our friends have created clever ways to display their music memorabilia and instru...
We've gotten into the habit of checking for discounts or coupons before purchasing online. It takes a few seconds and we often find some sort of discount for major retailers. Do you search around fo...
Q: ...I think that a fresh coat of paint on the cabinets would be a nice, affordable facelift, but I'm not sure what color would be best......
We recently blogged about Qlocktwo, an amazing and inspired alternative timepiece that utilized san serif words telling the time. Unfortunately, this beautiful piece of design is not something we have...
No doubt that Zooey Deschanel was chosen for the Cotton commercial as much for her personal style as for her voice. As we saw with her music room/studio featured in Domino this past February, D...
We had a chance to speak to Design Star winner, Antonio Ballatore, this morning to get the goods on how he got into design, designing under time constraints, his tips for designing small spaces...
The summer is wrapping up and so is my trip to the beach. We’ve shared doors, restaurant walls, a dilapidated house, but I you leave with 10 things I'll miss about my home away from home in P...
The owner of Georgetown Birdcage says she doesn't collect birdcages herself, but the five in her store made us think about how neat a birdcage collection might be. To start your own rustic grou...
This picture ledge is integrated into a living room bookshelf. By aligning the ledge with one of the deeper shelves at eye level, artwork fits into an overall composition of display and storage......
We've always liked McGuire's laid-back aesthetic, and their use of natural materials with high-end craftsmanship. Checking out some of their old catalog photos, we realized it's a look that goe...
Leah over at our D.C. site cited Organelle's repurposed clothes hanger light amongst a few other Uniquely Re-Purposed Lighting Fixtures. It seems they've updated and upgraded the design from plastic t...
WOW — check out this is beautifully crafted kitchen re-design in Brooklyn Heights! Stefanie Brechbuehler, LEED AP and Robert Highsmith of Workstead did this custom job with a budget of on...
"I'm all about exuberance. We only have one short life to live, and we shouldn't waste it being tasteful." - Fashion Designer Isaac Mizrahi
Yes, there are much, much worse things in life, but I'm...
Q: I am on the cusp of a career switch from web development to interior design. I grew up around it my whole life (my mother and aunt did it professionally for years, and our house was their lab). I a...
We recently spotted this shaded chandelier in the Somerset show home from Detroit Home magazine. Which led us to a few more similar designs......
We love Etsy, not only because of its great products, but because it cuts out the middlemen and puts us in direct contact with the incredibly talented people who make them. Of course we're alwa...
Due to our love for repurposing and hands on arts and crafts, we've become completely enthralled with the decorating method above. It's inexpensive, easy to do and can be changed out as often as you'd...
During our recent House Tour: Alex's Granny Chic, Alex confessed that he's a lamp tramp. He has a hard time passing up lamps and is always looking for new styles. The term was new to us and it s...
We have been looking for a vintage rocking chair for awhile. There is something incredibly relaxing about rocking chairs. We imagine ourselves sitting in a rocking chair on a balcony or a porch on a b...
Jenny, over at Little Green Notebook and owner of Pearl Street Interiors, has done a bang up job on this marvelous monogram project. All it took was a little paint and some freezer paper! Det...
An interior designer is selling off brand new Florence Broadhurst wallpaper after a client changed their minds about the color palette. Save a ton on a design classic and add some pop to a pow...
I’ve always said if you can only invest money in one room of the house — or, in this case, one section of the studio — pick the bedroom. It’s where we theoretically spend 1/3 of...
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The humble pencil typically plays a behind-the-scenes (albeit vital) role in the creative process, but artist Jennifer Maestre brings it center stage by turning sharpened pencil nubs into beaut...
An interesting repurposed piece, this lamp is made from an antique fire extinguisher. For today, it seems that quirky vintage and antique finds are outnumbering mid-century and contemporary pie...
People who like vintage items are often collectors - it simply goes with the territory, and many of the Midwestern Apartment Therapy readers who have been kind enough to invite us into their home...
We've always preferred to hang our art in a salon style grouping for a more eye catching design. What we've recently started doing with our salon style arrangement is mixing and matching......
Pick up this white plastic chaise inspired by the classic Eames for a helluva lot less than the original....
Product: Penguin Home Soda Maker
Designer: SodaStream
Price: $199.95
Rating: Strong Recommend*
Just days after I'd gotten deep into replacing our cans of fizzy water at the office with an entry l...
It's funky Friday for this Scavenger &mdash feast your eyes on this round moonlike ottoman-pouf, once found at Theodore's and now available for you. Or, how about the lime green Art Deco nestin...
So yes, this is the second time this week we've posted about Lotus Bleu. But when a friend let us know that the Hayes Valley boutique is now carrying pillows and tea towels by South African designer H...
Bergere chairs go back a ways. (Marie Antionette used them in her country home, Petit Trianon.) Antique versions show up a lot in traditional decor, but that doesn't mean they don't work in mor...
Q: Hi, I am looking for chairs to go with my dining table. I made the table myself using the Vika Moliden underframe from IKEA — I wanted this white and metal look as a contrast to the pa...
Having a toddler in the house, I’m always on the lookout for a great coffee table without sharp corners. Even if finding a corner-free table doesn’t happen to be a priority for you, there...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe are getting a kick out of these old posters from the Works Progress Administration. Some are pretty funny (see "MILK: For Summer Thirst"), others are quite bea...
In Andersonville, a circa 1960s Walnut Buffet in "excellent vintage condition" is available for $300. Jump below for links to this and more good finds......
With trends like patchwork quilts and “granny chic” décor coming back into style in recent months, we can’t help but focus our attention on another old fashion craft item, the doily. Wei...
Whether of yourself, loved ones, or strangers, introducing a portrait painting into your home does not come lightly. With such artwork, you suddenly have a constant companion peering out from your w...
THIS WEEK
• Rex Ray
• Lauren Sanders
• Eron Johnson
• Deborah Oropallo
• The Gardener
• Rose and Radish
• Room & Board
• SF Museum of Craft + Design
• Mod...
Item: Two 20"x30" satin silver metal prints
Store: Impel Ink
Total Value: $570
Description: When you look at an Impel Ink print, you immediately know there's something special about it. Impel In...
THIS WEEK
• The Future Perfect Warehouse Sale
• Ligne Roset Sale
• YLighting Warehouse Clearance Sale
• Desiron Sample Sale
• Alessi "Time is Money" Sale
• Thos. Moser Sa...
Fortis Arbor Wood Mosaics, produced by Flux Studios, are tiles made from sustainably harvested and sourced bamboo, teak and rosewood. Partnering with a small furniture company, the wood is taken from ...
Names: Sara & Pete
Size: 5,000 square feet, including the basement apartment
Years Lived in: 10
Sara and Pete's DC rowhouse is decorated with a mix of antiques and repurposed theater props. The ...
Names: Susannah and Jeff
Location: Seattle
Renovation Budget: $9,000 (and they came in under!)
Susannah and Jeff used to live in Chicago and we were lucky enough to be able to feature their sma...
As far as collection suppliers go, nature is a hard merchant to beat especially when it comes to price points and unique wares. Stones have long been one of my favorite natural elements to colle...
Tillandsias, or air plants, are trendy right now, and with good reason. They're easy to care for and require very little water. Each plant seems to have its own personality, with tendrils curving or s...
The first rule of decor is, of course, that there are no rules. Every situation, every sense of style and everyones "eye" is just a bit different. That said, there are a few guidelines that can make ...
We're big proponents of supporting local artists and bringing art into the home. We also understand purchasing art can be a little daunting, especially from the perspective of budget. But there ...
Pure House Candy. This week we travel back to the East Coast and gather up only the House Tours and House Calls from July. I've ranked them by comments this time and simplified the layout a bit. Wh...
While researching sewing and craft rooms, we realized that many of these rooms have a tech element besides the sewing machine, with home office and entertainment integrated alongside expected crafting...
While in Provincetown, it’s tough not to notice how many converted firehouses there are. As if Cape Cod couldn’t get any more rustic and charming, how about having a beach home where the fr...
During our annual DIY event (held in February of this year), Rainer shared this tutorial on how to hang artwork in a grid "easily and precisely". We thought his info was excellent and worth taki...
We're feeling very basic today...it's one of those white t-shirt and blue jeans days. When we caught this photo of a green chair from Living Etc., something about its simplicity spoke to us, an...
Q - We have a rather narrow, elongated dining room. We've put one of Crate and Barrel's high basque tables in it because my boyfriend adores the set, and are trying to decide whether it needs a rug (i...
Here at Apartment Therapy we're always looking for thrifty ways to beautify our spaces. When I came across this kooky wrapping paper featuring different collections by Cavallini & Co., I im...
I had always dreamt of a great spacious kitchen with an island in the center, vintage details, and room for family and friends to gather. But what my boyfriend and I got when we moved into our Silver ...
Q: I've got a thing for type, and a friend sent me a pic of these bed sheets. Here's the thing: I have no idea where to buy them either online or in person, or even how much a king-size set is. I'm g...
With fall on its way, we start having a bit of a nostalgic bug. The idea of sending emails seems cold with holidays right around the corner and we like the idea of sending a personal note once...
Q: My handy husband and seamstress are making some custom padded headboards for the master and guest bedrooms in our new home. I am having trouble locating simple, modern bed frames that they can be ...
We don't cook that often but when we do, we always make sure to save glass jars for repurposing. They're sturdier than plastic bags for toting items and look great in a group displaying flowers...
Annie's post yesterday on purple reminded us of the fabulous purple staircase in the film How to Steal a Million, with Audrey Hepburn and Peter O'Toole. The bold purple staircase runner and bann...
Q: Just about to buy a Baldwin sofa in wheat color and wondering if it will go well with the leather chair and Persian reddish rug. The chair will be in a reading area adjacent to the sitting area. An...
We have to admit that we love the cardboard furniture we've seen around the last little while, like the DIY chair from kraftwerk that Gregory at Apartment Therapy LA posted here. Check out this DIY tu...
We're in the process of getting a home workout space organized at home...nothing major, just some weights, a floor mat, etc. For inspiration of how others do it, we took a look at some examples alread...
We love window shopping around the different neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Each area has it's own vibe, style and often a lot more going on then jut the products in the store. The window displays are ...
This weekend home sits on the dunes in Amagansett, New York. The original home's facade allowed a glut of sunshine in that kept the house hot (Image 5). The renovation by Sag Harbor-based Bates...
Item: 4 Place Settings from DWR's New Signe Dinnerware Line, or a $50 gift certificate!
Store: Design Within Reach
Total Value: Over $500
Description: Design Within Reach is giving away four place ...
Let's recapture child-inspired décor for the adult home &mdash if it brought you joy when you were young, shouldn't it bring you joy now? First, we reconsidered mobiles. Now, we love ele...
This San Francisco home is complete with a small gallery. The owner often rotates the work in this handy door-hung mini-gallery......
Some people love cleaning. It calms them and lightens their mood in the process. We don't fall into that group, but every once in a while, the mood will strike us to clean and we'll feel completely ...
This month we've taken a look at the categories of arts, crafts and collections in the home, with several inspirations, examples and solutions of how to incorporate each into your decor. But what we l...
Craft rooms are enticing. I wonder what it is, specifically? The organization (or at least the potential) of it? The assorted mix of boxes, cubbies and containers? The variety of colors, textur...
Q: I have an IKEA chandelier (though chandelier is a strong word for it) that works perfectly in the space I use it (dining room) but I hate the way the cord looks (just a plain white tubular cord). I...
This looks like a pretty normal, albeit nicely renovated, laundry room, right? But wait until you see its other use in action......
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When we talk about diapers, we're usually bringing the latest news on cloth, kinda-cloth or eco-friendly disposable options. But what if you never needed to buy diapers? Elimination Communication is s...
Tablescapes are a great way to show off your most cherished items or collections. Be it art, books, family heirlooms, or vacation souvenirs - tablescapes are just a pleasing arrangement of obj...
We came across one of Freya's prints and decided to find out more. After visiting her website we completely fell in love with her work. Her art is somewhat unusual and very straightforward. Simpl...
We can look at and critique expensive furniture and accessories all day long, but when it comes down to our own spaces, we tend to diy many things and repurpose others. In honor of keeping costs dow...
Get the school year started on the right foot with a desk that's perfect for small spaces, or add a bright punch of color in an entry or hall. This West Elm Parson's desk is in almost new cond...
If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me the difference among the Louis styles, I could buy a few postcards of Versailles. So today, let’s do a quick survey of the style of Louis XIV...
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Note - Due to one person who tri...
It may be a little late in the season to still be dreaming about vacation homes, but this summer house on Cape Cod designed by Maryann Thompson Architects is worth fantasizing about. ...
Designed by Vico Magistretti, this polished cast-aluminum pendant lamp would be a perfect modern addition over a dining room table. (Maybe an Eero Saarinen Tulip Table look-alike, like the one ...
Midwest printmaking superstars (and married couple) Melissa and JW Buchanan are best known under their collaborative moniker, The Little Friends of Printmaking. We've long been fans of their work...
We keep a small supply of plastic bags on hand for kitty litter detail when our compostable bags run out. We try not to use plastic bags for anything else but we're really liking Helle's idea f...
Check out this set of four playful vintage scoop-type chairs. They're made of durable metal and are slatted to easily resist water - so feel free to put them outside, or give them a creative ho...
Item: Two 20"x30" satin silver metal prints
Store: Impel Ink
Total Value: $570
Description: When you look at an Impel Ink print, you immediately know there's something special about it. Impel ...
Here's a small-space extra seating solution that's neither leather nor fabric, but organic-looking rattan. We're also digging the leather ottoman and the faux-leather and chrome bench for addit...
In the past we've admired the Woolly Pocket vertical gardening system, but this sleeker, more streamlined take on the vertical garden, from designer Maruja Fuentes, passed us by after its debut at the...
We've seen some gorgeous Uruguayan homes and gardens on Apartment Therapy, including a seaside cottage, a lush patio, and a sunny apartment. These homes all have a sense of airiness and opennes...
We've certainly posted our fair share of open-plan living solutions, but we really love food writer Laura Santtini's attic apartment. While most lofts take advantage of high ceilings and exposed pipes...
Q: I have dozens upon dozens of neckties, some for work, but some because I loved the color or pattern and couldn't leave them on the rack at the local resale shop. I have far too many to place on r...
This art deco dental cabinet could be a unique/kind-of-creepy-but-in-the-most-awesome-possible-way storage solution. Snatch it up or we will!!...
Hanging a group of art in matching frames is a simple way to convey a sense of unity and order to a room. But when the artworks themselves are thematically consistent, like the three dark and broody p...
From the Apartment Therapy classifieds today, several good items from Eric, including this Antique Mahogany Stand for just $25. Jump below for this and more......
Last week we featured Tim Neve’s great before and after of his beachside apartment, so it’s no surprise that his business office went through an equally impressive makeover. Find out more ab...
During Artwork, Crafts & Collections Month here at Apartment Therapy, one thing we're taking a look at is artwork in the home. What if your home were centered around a collection that included ...
THIS WEEK
• Royal Copenhagen Sale
• Artemide Sale
• Arch & Design Film Festival
• South End Open Studios
• Design Boston
• Orange from Susy Pilgrim Waters
• Maker Fa...
THIS WEEK
• Francine Turk
• Divine Consign
• Alessi
• DWR Tree Studio
• DWR Minneapolis
• Sprout Home
• Artemide
• Ligne Roset
• Jayson Home & Garden
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We don't know very much about this woman, but her creations are completely lovely and we just had to show them to you. Her dolls and home objects are made from linen, wool, Mohair wool, cotton, vintag...
Name: Weeds, The Tudors, United States of Tara
Location: Tribeca, Manhattan
Size: 2,500 square feet
Years lived in: 2 weeks
While today's tour may not be something to try at home, there are a ton o...
A big part of creating a healthy home is eliminating unnecessary stresses and clutter — mental and material— before they disrupt your peace. To help you accomplish this, we've rounded up ...
A visit to Lotus Bleu boutique in Hayes Valley is perfect on a gray, foggy day, when you need a pick-me-up cocktail of bright color and vibrant pattern. We only just recently found out that Lotus...
One of the pleasures of decor is setting up displays or vignettes around the house. They can be totally temporary (tied to a certain holiday or time of year or created to celebrate a new "treasure" th...
Q - I found 2 of these wood veneered, molded plywood pieces with these unusual, over-engineered, heavy hardware attached to the sides. They're 23" wide, 11" high and 17" deep, 3/4" 14 ply and well con...
We have a lamp in our living room with an empty glass jar base and initially I bought some rocks and fake plants from the Chelsea Flower district and made a quick little arrangement. I like it ...
This eBay auction item is an amusing example of reusing old technology in a new and unexpected way. In this case, an antiquated CRT iMac has been gutted out completely and converted into a unique abod...
We were excited to hear from House Industries today letting us know about their new collection of 27 hand-pulled serigraph prints. Not only are they hand made high quality prints but they are l...
Jerry Seinfeld's apartment was never a hub for progressive or cutting edge design. Rather, it was an "everyday" apartment in New York city. An upcoming "Seinfeld Reunion" episode of Curb Your Enthusia...
We've got a thing for well-designed house numbers, whether they're fancy designer versions or a DIY stencil-painted sign. Searching Flickr, we realized that a lot of people share our love......
A few weeks ago I wrote a little something called Purple Things That I Don't Hate, challenging myself to find purple decor items that I actually liked. It turns out that many of you have an ave...
Growing up I was always fascinated by the family junk drawer found in my mother's otherwise very neat and organized kitchen. It contained all the miscellaneous kitchen stuff that didn't fit elsewhere:...
OK, OK, I admit it- I am becoming my mother. After a childhood of militant groaning everytime I was told to use a coaster, I've morphed into a coaster distributing fiend when I have guests- a room ...
Around our home, we tend to be hat fanatics. No matter how many organizational and storage ideas we look into, there doesn't seem to be anything truly ideal for storing them. While out antiqu...
Q: I am looking for wooden wall art to display in my apartment. I am having trouble finding large pieces and every wooden wall art piece for sale, seems to be in panels. I am looking for something l...
We tend to like our stuff organized. Whether it's stored in plain view for all to see, or tucked neatly away in a drawer, for us it's all about accessibility......
Around since 1888, National Geographic magazine has long been respected for its photojournalism. The magazine is opening its vaults to sell unique photographic prints - some of which were never ...
Q: I would like to know how to decorate my walls. I already have them painted the color I want. I just need to know what pictures, mirrors, clocks, etc... I should decorate them with. I don't li...
Our father recently sent us a batch of the "best of" Polaroid photographs from our childhood. Spawned by our current love for the format and a vague memory of a shot with ours truly and He-Man (we're ...
While poking around Peacock Alley's new linen collections, we came across a marketing image of an antique (or perhaps an antique-inspired) bed with painted head and foot boards. We see this loo...
Being thoughtful about what items you have in a smaller space is important. As you start editing, consider taking the things you don't use or want anymore and try to find a new use for them before thr...
We’ve all thought about it. Some of us have done it. Buying a quaint little home somewhere remote and checking out from society. I recently succumbed to the temptation while on vacation and w...
Mark Ruffalo's Los Angeles Bennett Drive home.
Grace has been called to save the planet (aka take care of her day job), so in honour of her and to take a gander at following in her admittedly large fo...
Once thought to be found only in the rooms of babies and children, mobiles have been given a new spin by designers over the years. After the one featured on Apartment Therapy yesterday, and the...
If "authenticity" is the newest decor trend, then Seattle's Authentic Home (in name, at least) is ahead of the curve......
Outdoor furniture is one of those things that's always on clearance sale this time of year. We've rounded up a selection of outdoor items that could easily blend in with indoor arrangements, in...
On my trip to Helsinki Design Week, I got to take a quick walk through Marimekko headquarters. The inside was home to design offices, showrooms and the large factory where their textiles are pr...
While researching replacement shower rods for our clawfoot bathtub we spotted this peculiar shower curtain system. It doesn't exactly appeal to us but there is something intriguing nonetheless......
Q: I bought this beautiful piece (larger photo below the jump) at a very good price, and I'm looking to add it to my bedroom decor. I don't know what to put on top of it. I don't like the cluttered lo...
With fall right around the corner, we've got leaves on the mind lately. It's true that the last time we pressed leaves was in a high school biology class, but we just might break out the skills...
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From the Make blog comes this fabulous idea for those of us who like the idea of blackboards without necessarily wanting to cover an entire wall with black paint. All you need to get started is a use...
We've always wanted a craft room in our home, but just never got around to actually making it happen. We craft more than the average person, so why not? Here are some of our favorite craft ro...
We became avid fans of Kris' wonderful illustrations thanks to her blog, KrisAtomic.com. Her work definitely stands out. She has a great sense of color and we enjoy the subtle humor in some of th...
There are classics and then there are classics. For us, the Bertoia chair is one of our all time favorites but there's no way we can afford what they normally cost. This white version is an o...
Finnish designer Harri Koskinen has designed tableware, textiles, furniture, audio equipment, glassware and underwear. When I met him in his Helsinki studio space last week — I was most i...
Although it might sound like a dream come true for a Medicine Woman fanatic (if such thing exists), Jane Seymour released a new line of memory foam beds this past Monday. Look out Martha Stewart, th...
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Both the New York Times and CNN have reported the rising popularity of hotels in Germany and other parts of Europe that offer a night's sleep on a bed of hay. While these heuhotels do have a ce...
If your apartment lacks closets or cabinets, this traditional Japanese furnishing may be a way to add a substantial amount of storage to a bedroom, kitchen, or living space......
Let the sunshine in! Not all of us have such lovely large windows like these (from Meg & John's place) but that doesn't mean that we get out of the much maligned chore of window washing. It's getting ...
We love it when our friends stop by to join us for an evening in. Often times its super last minute, leaving us little time to worry about adding a signature scent to enhance the evening......
To get you over the hump, imagine sneaking in a few more days of summer this coming weekend (the weather is supposed to be beautiful!) by entertaining your friends using this portable and retra...
Martha's kitchen at Skylands with her distinctive grey stools
Martha Stewart made a career of highlighting her collections, from her identical dogs to her antique tableware, distinctive houses and ma...
Do you think these pink barstools, found in Baltimore, came from the set of Hairspray? We think so. Whoever buys these, let us know what you do with them, because they are wonderfully retro. A...
The Literary City, by Ian Huebert for the San Francisco Chronicle
As you've probably gathered, we're way into map décor around here. My favorite maps for framing tend to depict more than just physic...
To include collections in your home, you don't have to be a connoisseur of rare Japanese toys or vintage postcards. You can still be a utilitarian (or even a minimalist!) who keeps a few functi...
Q: Hi — My boyfriend and I recently bought a "cottage" in Connecticut and
remodeled the bathroom. We put in black hex tile with black grout, for the shower floor, but it isn't looking so hot.....
According to its description, the owner of this vintage steelcase desk bought it used in 1966. With a little love it could most certainly be brought back to its former glory and hopefully last ...
We love our orangey-red enamel Dansk pot that a friend gave us. Everything about it, from its distinctive shape and handle to its cheery color makes us nostalgic for our childhood in a happy way. In ...
In Niles, an amazing eighties Mirrored Cabinet from Ello is available for $1895. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
Whether you're looking to add to your art collection, need some color inspiration or are just looking for a fun place to view art, we've got a couple of ideas......
These objects and artworks are taken from math, science, and penmanship practice......
THIS WEEK
• Artemide Sale
• DC Architecture Week
• Valerianne Back to Home Sale
• Georgetown Birdcage Sale
• Royal Copenhagen Sale
• GSelect Sale
• Crate & Barrel Up...
Hi guys, I just wanted to share my dog's new bed I made last weekend — we have a disused fireplace in our living room and I thought it would be charming to make it into a doggy bed for ou...
THIS WEEK
• Lauren Saunders Sample Sale
• Architecture: Medium + Message
• Visionary Boutique Peace Day Sale
• Artemide Fall Season Sale
• Charley Harper at the Buck House
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Okay, we’ve finally decided to do it – get a bench made for the landing strip. We’ve been thinking about it for over a year, and have started the process to work with Green Sawn to make a custom...
Name: Greer Goodman, husband Sam, 18-month-old son Ozzy, dogs Ursula & Alice, & Jonathon (sic) the cat
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Size: 1,800 square feet
Years lived in: 3
When interior arc...
Laying out a seating arrangement in a tiny apartment can be a huge challenge. Here, we look to past Small Cool contestants for advice on the best seating arrangements for small spaces......
We're all in favor of displaying things we love, but we also know all to well how innocent little collections can morph into obsessions that threaten your sanity (see above). If you're there already,...
Still on a fashion-inspired kick after this weekend's viewing of The September Issue, we went looking for silk scarf pillows. Luxurious and feminine, pillows made from silk scarves give any room ...
Name: Sara & Fawad
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Sara and Fawad live in the Distillery District in downtown Toronto. When she sent us these photos of their home she convinced us that it is a true ...
Sometimes you've got to mess things up before you get things right. And such was the case with my home office, for years the forgotten stepchild of our apartment. It's been several weeks now since I r...
Name: Brianna
Location: Greenwich, Connecticut
Cohabitation is always an interesting exercise in compromise, and with my husband and I, it has certainly been no exception. You see, I like stu...
For those of us out there who have made the jump to embracing the laptop as a replacement for your desktop, you've probably run into this issue before; dealing with the 100% charged battery. So, do yo...
One of the things about lettered stencils is that they invoke random flashbacks like art school, industrial signs, even summer camp (pretty much everything was labelled there, even underwear). We'v...
We showed this ottoman/bed on Apartment Therapy a few years ago, but after seeing it in person the other day we decided it was worth another look. It doesn't hurt that the price is $200 less now than ...
We like purple in small doses, but we have to admit we're a little apprehensive when it comes to painting a wall in pastels, especially pale lilacs and lavenders. Lately, we've seen some rooms ...
We love it when we find new ways to use stuff we've already got around the house. In this case some left over fabric and a brick helps the door from going bang bang bang....
Q - We are in the market for a new bed frame -- a queen size, and I really like the look of an upholstered bed. Of course, they can be very expensive. That all said, I happened upon a selection from...
A few years ago, I purchased some delicate items that got wrapped in a divine invention - tissue paper printed to look like simple blue-lined graph paper. I don't know what it was about the hum...
Five skilled home cooks. One featured ingredient. A few hours of kitchen competition. One really good dinner. These were the makings of a recent "Iron Chef" party we hosted for a small group of friend...
Q: A recent episode of Color Splash featured an orange lucite/acrylic coffee table with wheels. Any ideas on where I can score one or something similar? Apologies for picure quality- it is a screencap...
All City has re-interpreted some of the most classical Portuguese porcelain sets and put a graffiti spin on them. They're almost enough to make us want to sit down with some crumpets and call ...
Q: My husband and I recently purchased the Liatorp pedestal table from Ikea. We are trying to find the right chairs to match that will fit in our small space. We were thinking about something modern...
You're probably already familiar with Jenn Ski's retro prints which Apartment Therapy has raved about here and here. Her work is a bit vintage, a bit modern but always retro (which is what we l...
International art powerhouse Gagosian Gallery is opening a new retail store next week that will sell publications, posters and lower priced artist editions related to the gallery's worldwide shows. ...
Q: I've recently been doing some re-arranging and re-thinking the entry area in our Cambridge apartment. We live on the third floor of a Victorian house, and the entry is somewhat strange — basi...
Sitting on our porch swing with a glass of iced tea is one of our favorite pastimes--well, when we had a porch, that is. We loved this model, posted on Apartment Therapy LA, and we can't help but swoo...
Yesterday we got a glimpse of Laura's original coffered ceiling. Today, we're searching for more great examples. If you've got one and want to make it a focal point, here are a few inspiring sp...
Have you ever thought about how furniture designers' create the furniture you enjoy in your own home? Since we've covered a lot of furniture on Apartment Therapy - the style, look, design, function - ...
Check out these hand painted walls from Devon’s in Provincetown. Artist Denny Camino used simple, child-like shapes and patterns to create one-of-a-kind wall art....
Entertaining is moving indoors with the season change, folks. And now that I'm out of the parents' house and on my own, I know that the way my home looks is a reflection of me. So, when guests are c...
Clocks are generally functional and often visually appealing, making them fine specimens for collecting. Here, we gather a few examples of clocks in collections......
Over at Etsy shop High Street Market, we spotted these charming tackboards that could easily inspire a DIY project. For product info, or ideas for making your own version, click through......
Last month we peeked into Peggy's light filled abode and swooned. Lots of people commented on her great art collections and smart displays so we decided to show you more. We love that Peggy's...
Bone inlay furniture is so exotic looking and one cannot deny the craftsmanship that is involved. If the idea of actual bone bothers you, a very similar look and same technique of craft is furn...
Lest the safety police come out in full force, we are NOT condoning sitting on your roof. It's very unsafe and you shouldn't do it. We don't do it, but we sure wish we could because we've got our ...
Q: Looking for ideas and inspiration! Our SF Victorian rental on Dolores St. is a great place, but after 2 years I still don't feel like we've made it our own. My first project: Paint the dining room....
Soon enough, the season will bring autumn leaves fluttering overhead. But you can have them inside your home, too. Colorado's Jan R. Carson creates beautiful mobile designs of silk leaves......
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Ahh...there's nothing like your first set of wheels. Bikes, a trike, wagon, even a Victorian perambulator have been immortalized in these chalkboard prints (hooray - no chalk dust!) by Etsian Chalk C...
Last week we gave you a look inside our home — a work in progress — and shared some of our many projects. One challenge is how to store and display our recent clay sculptures. To ge...
Recently we posted about House Ocho by Feldman Architecture, but today we wanted to share with you another one of their projects. It is an 1860s Old Bernal House that was completely renovated and...
We're big fans of using white vinegar for cleaning most things, but still have a passion for putting new products to the test, especially with cleaners that claim to "do it all."
We put Pledge Mul...
Sprucing up the bedroom with a pair of almost matching side tables helps build symmetry and order for restful sleep. Plus these these mid century side tables are solid teak, have drawers to hi...
I happened across a gallery exhibition of paintings by Milton Avery over the weekend — a favorite of mine in my halcyon days of art school — and I thought a quick discussion of his ...
Like Kirsten Hassenfeld’s paper sculptures that we wrote about yesterday, this wallpaper from Ballard Designs takes the idea of ornate decoration for its own sake to an extreme, but at the same ti...
Even non-smokers might be drawn to this vintage set of tableware (ashtrays, vase, and candle holder) from Germany......
Do you miss Domino? If you are like us, the answer is "yes" followed by a "very much" maybe even with a "desperately" in there somewhere if we're feeling dramatic. Since they closed up shop we've fel...
Because a chair found at the thrift store is an easy makeover with paint, we're on the fast track to having a chair collection. But not to worry, our chairs do more than just take up space......
It's hard to find a large group of vintage chairs in great condition, but we've found that most elusive of collections for you today....
This September Apartment Therapy is partnering with Valspar to help you paint in a surprising place, and we want to know how you're doing!
Did you find a cool, unexpected place to paint? In your ...
Add a rich, forest green color to the feel of leather in a camelback shape &mdash and you have a sofa for today's British-plus-equestrian trend. The sofa, Shoji screen and Bertoia chair all tem...
Recently we visited the beautiful Miette Confiserie in Hayes Valley, which is as much of a treat for a design lover as it is for a sweet tooth! The wallpaper and paint that adorn the candy shop walls ...
When I was a kid, it was popular to have country-style collections of wicker baskets and copper molds that would decorate the tops of cabinets and the walls of kitchens. (Remember Martha Stewar...
Have to share this for all you wine-loving cat owners out there: My co-worker Arnaud shows off his DIY solution of his cat's litterbox using a wooden wine crate......
Q: My boyfriend and I just bought the most beautiful chair from The Divine Chair Company. She arrived with the name Sasha (cause she is so sexy), and we have been referring to her as such ever since...
This Scandinavian Roll top desk is the kind of great-looking multifunctional piece that would be perfect for a hide-able home office or for adding a little style to a dorm room....
Rose and Radish may have switched their Hayes Valley digs for a new home on the Embarcadero, but one thing that hasn't changed is their excellent eye for highly covetable goods. Here are a few th...
In Niles, a pair of Fauteuils French Style Armchairs is available for $450. Great, classic style! Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
Ever wished there was a guide to how much it costs to hire trades people? We sure have and amazingly our wish came true! Find out more below the jump......
Around this time last year, Anna Ogier-Bloomer and Erik Sanner were putting on an exhibit in Chashama's Hell's Kitchen space called Have a Painting? Leave a Painting. Need a Painting? Take a Paint...
It's a busy time for Colin Beavan and his family as the No Impact Man book officially arrived in stores on Wednesday, and the documentary opens in theaters today. We sat down with Colin and Michelle t...
Name: Alvar Aalto & family
Location: Munkkiniemi neighborhood of Helsinki, Finland
Size: approximately 2,200 square feet
Years lived in: 40 years
Alvar Aalto's first building built in Helsinki was ...
Name: Laura Gannarelli
Location: Logan Square, Chicago
Size: 800 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, built in the early 1900s, owned
Years lived in: 9
One of the first things you see upon entering Laura's Logan Sq...
We usually hear about design fads in terms of color, theme, or material, so when I happened across the Wall Street Journal Magazine's article predicting what will be the new face of American luxury l...
We rushed right out to see The September Issue this weekend after it opened, and we were not disappointed. It's a fun and fascinating glimpse at the personalities responsible for Vogue, and design lov...
To celebrate Fashion Week from afar, we went to a matinee of the documentary about Vogue yesterday. As we watched The September Issue (loved it, especially the scenes featuring the work of Vogue...
You might remember seeing a pendant chandelier fashioned out of the most humble of stationery, the paper clip, awhile ago here on Apartment Therapy. If you've always fancied having something sim...
You may have heard of the Big Mac index — where The Economist magazine lists prices of McDonald's Big Macs in various countries to get a better handle on the actual value of currency value. N...
As much as we'd like to think that our $2000+ laptop is going to last forever, the reality is that things break, tear and scratch. Good to know, though, that a lot of common repairs can be done on the...
Inspired by architectural forms and fragmented shapes, textile artist Eleanor Young recycles old or outdated furniture with conceptual, custom upholstery designs......
Oh, we've always wanted to do this! We don't have a collection of matchbooks like Shauna and Stephen from Something's Hiding in Here, but filling this lamp with Pez dispensers, plastic toys, or any sm...
Collections almost always look better when they're organized. Strewn haphazardly around the home, they can be mistaken for clutter. Purposefully displayed, they look like art. For step-by-step ...
Q - I am looking at buying this 1947 cinder-block house located in Austin, TX and I recently stumbled upon the personal residence of Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen that has many similar characteri...
Disclaimer: This past weekend, your author may have knocked back a few spirited beverages with one of these talented designers. Fact: Alphabets aren't just for children....
We've been seeing more and more of these dishwasher drawers in small kitchens. Ours came with our apartment, which had recently been renovated, and now that we've been using them for more than a year,...
We spent Labor Day weekend in Dallas, and thanks to some recommendations from our readers, we hit a couple of different design locations in the big D. Our favorite find was certainly Lula B's ...
On the heels of Apartment Therapy Chicago's post on 8 Ways To Label Your Bookshelves, this board game inspired idea stuck out to us this weekend. Thrifty, fun and 100% customizable... ...
Q: I recently stayed at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago + really liked the sofa they had in our room [small scale, wood surround, integrated table]. I foolishly left without seeing who made it. I’ve...
Craftiness oozes from Natasha's DIY cupcake stand. Made from found vintage plates and glass candle stick holders, we think this homemade cupcake stand can do more than just hold dessert......
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• September Guest: Fritz Karch - editorial director, collecting, Martha Stewart Living (and Megan R's Room Cure)
• Members: 1,158 and growing
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For some reason, fall, not summer, increases our fascination with treehouses. Did you ever cozy up in a treehouse and smell the crisp fall air? Imagine not just cozying, but dining in this tr...
It is Art, Craft and Collections Month here at Apartment Therapy, and we've been waiting for the chance to feature the amazing works of Thomas Doyle. Terrariums have been all the rage in the hom...
Friends of mine just returned from a trip to Sweden, and this lodging spot comes on serious recommendation. The photos (our friends' and those on the hotel website) have us daydreaming of an ar...
Design Star concluded last night with the final challenge, pitting Antonio and Dan against each other to become the next host of HGTV. The 4-day challenge had each designer making over an entir...
Greetings from Provincetown, Massachusetts. I’m on vacation and it’s 76° and sunny so I’ll make this quick. Here are 10 front doors that say welcome to Cape Cod. I was going to do a t...
For Laura's Cool Turquoise or Elizabeth's Pretty Pink, try Valspar's Wishing Well 5002-10C and Grand Hotel Geranium Pink 1005-1B.
Project clock: 30 days!
Assignment: Paint somewhere unexpected!
Welc...
Design-lovers collect chairs probably more than any other piece of furniture &mdash so what fun when chair-ophiles can put a Bertoia Diamond chair-printed pillow on a treasured Bertoia Diamond ...
Q: HELP! My boyfriend and I recently purchased a condo in JP, and an "eh, I can live with it" aspect of the place has become a major pet peeve for my boyfriend. A previous owner hastily painted over t...
Tony's largest collection, cartoon character figurines
Displayed throughout his home, Tony's collections are at once overwhelming and inspiring. Overwhelming, because of their size (that's the most ...
If you live in the Twin Cities, or you're taking a trip there anytime soon, be sure to check out Midwest Home's comprehensive shopping guide. The "best of" list includes over 50 stores, from bargain...
While the weather turns a bit colder (only 80 today!) our thoughts turn to the Fall. We're looking forward to more time spent indoors hosting and hanging out. BUt there are some things we'd l...
Name: Valery
Location: Prospect Heights, Brooklyn NYC
Our house is truly a marriage of styles. A duplex in an 1860's Brooklyn brownstone, we've filled it with family heirlooms, antique kilims...
Q:I need help on accessorizing this spare/guest bedroom. I cannot spend more than $50 and shopping is limited to Target, Ikea and garage sales. I would like to use all that I already have in th...
Displaying a collection on shelves might seem an obvious choice. But it takes a good collection and careful placement to pull if off. Here's a look at collections displayed on shelves by Lost F...
The Station fire here in LA destroyed dozens of homes and threatened many more. It's something many of us, especially those of us who live in the hills, worry about. But, what if there was a product...
I adore Josef Frank textiles and furniture but since my budget does not allow for buying furniture via Christie's Auctions, I always just figured owning one of his decoupage dressers would rema...
Now that we have our own child (and a small apartment) we're feeling slightly more forgiving to our mother who didn't save a scrap of clothes or a single toy from our childhood. If we had a nifty coll...
Most people who reside in West Philadelphia have fallen madly in love with it. An old school graffiti artist has come back to his old stomping ground to help residents continue to fall in love...
Over the weekend a friend of ours built a bed for her son. We love the fact that she chose to do it herself vs. buying it from a store. It makes it so much more special. It also allowed her to choose ...
While visiting our local Farmer's Market this weekend this chandelier caught our attention. Sure, it's giant and pink, but that's not what had us taking design notes... ...
We've found a whole bunch of great mid century lamps today (among other great finds) starting with this glazed turquoise version (the same seller has an orange version too. Days are getting a ...
When I left my cozy marketing job in April to become a furniture maker, my friends and family were a wee bit baffled. And who could blame them? To me, a screwdriver was just a cheap cocktail an...
Artist Kirsten Hassenfeld’s ornate paper sculptures, which are on view at Brown University’s Bell Gallery in Providence, Rhode Island through November 1, are essentially gorgeous chandelier...
This sofa was custom made, so it's completely one-of-a-kind. It's a large piece, so you'll need room for it and it sounds like it will be tough to move, but it could be a perfect find for the r...
We've been inspired by Jim Lambie before on Apartment Therapy - our posts on his installations at MoMA and the Museum of Fine Arts showed him creating his signature patterns on floors and walls, ...
Ever since we discovered Ingrid's handiwork--we've been big fans. Mixing vintage elements with colorful, chic decor we should have known she had a pretty cool workspace......
These vintage electric blue vinyl chairs with wooden arms and metal legs have a unique curved shape to their upper backs and are available for delivery directly at your door....
This mid-century dining set's extension turns a four-person square everyday table into a dining table more fit for entertaining. Also found, from another century and time: an elegant antique si...
Remember my friend Rachel, who looked so cute posing next to all of the World's Largest Things? We marveled over her photos of the World's Largest landmarks, a collection of experiences rather than ob...
We always love finding a jolt of color in a small, unexpected place like a closet or bathroom. For inspiration, we've rounded up five different approaches to using color, from an apple green ac...
So, I've been thinking about re-painting the guest bathroom for the past six months or so, and I've committed to do it this weekend. The only problem is that I can't quite seem to make a decision on ...
Q: I just bought a gorgeous wood mid century modern dining set on craigslist that was a real bargain, but the table has a formica top. I was wondering if people have suggestions about whether the fo...
Here's a 1960s deck chair made in Yugoslavia to make you comfortable while you savor the last few evenings of summer. ...
The SF Chronicle ran a story this last weekend that couldn't be more apropos for Collections Month on Apartment Therapy. Several design experts from around the city (including the owner of this amazin...
In the West Loop, a pair of new Bertoia-knockoff Wire Barstools is available for $250 obo. Jump below for links to this and more good finds......
Because we just can’t get enough of inspiring, modern homes and can’t help bragging about all the awesome architectural projects going on around Austin, we must mention that Austin has three stor...
This article from New York Spaces features this apartment for its purple interiors. But what caught our eye was the headboard pictured here......
Although we really like the idea of shipping container houses, a lot of the time they look so spare and cold. We wouldn't really want to live in one. We feel differently about Kevin Freeman and Jen Fe...
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