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Name: Craig & Sam Figtree
Location: Lincoln Park, Chicago
Size: 1050 square feet
Years lived in: 18
During our outdoors event on Apartment Therapy this summer, we shared a look at our neighbors Craig...
Lately, it seems impossible to have a conversation about the DC's art scene that doesn't eventually lead to art collector and culture promoter, Philippa Hughes, the founder DC's cultural online hub, ...
Other people's homes always felt mysterious and strange to me as a child; perhaps I just couldn't yet comprehend that people actually lived their own disparate lives apart from mine. But on Halloween,...
This year we're playing the part of nonbelievers of the Great Pumpkin (sorry Linus) and escaping the hubbub of Halloween festivities for the peace and quiet of the desert for an architectural destinat...
Every Friday! Here are all the home and garden sales across the country - painstakingly collected by our editorial team of over 70 bloggers. This is only place on the web where you can find them all...
These lovely works on paper come from Jackson Heights artist, Nina Max Daly. Working in gouache, collage, or pencil, Nina captures a delightful sense of whimsy in her thoughtful use of negative...
Sunday morning, we will all (save Arizona, Hawaii and parts of Indiana) set our clocks back an hour. Our nights will begin sooner and our days will get increasingly shorter. But in the expanding dar...
Found on Swedish real estate site Alvhem, this spare room has lots of good ideas for setting up your own gallery-style workspace at home...
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Q: Help! We have a river rock fireplace that is original to our recently purchased 106 year old house. People who see it either love it or hate it. Removing it is cost prohibitive so it's here to stay...
Echo Design has a new line of wallpapers made not just of the standard materials, but also embellished with patterns of flocking, suede, and gel. There's a modern-yet-classically pretty quality...
Here's our latest tech tour over at Unplggd, showcasing Andrew's tri-monitor home office. The great DIY features really set this home office apart from all of the rest, with cable and wire hiding faux...
We've often written about decorated stairwells before, ones featuring fabulous paint jobs, unique tiling, custom drawer builds and more, but these whimsical Halloween stairs made us stop and smile t...
Das rote Paket, based in Leipzig, Germany, introduces unique designs from young architects and designers. Earlier this year they held a lighting design competition using ready-made objects and a...
Q: I know I saw info on a "cover" to fit on caster wheels on a rolling office chair in order to prevent ruining the hardwood floors. It was like a mitten/glove. Does this sound familiar? I hope you ca...
It might be a bit premature to be thinking about wrapping presents for the holidays but it's never to early for clever storage ideas. Jennifer (from The Felt Mouse) is a crafter--which explain...
The world is full of millions of dining chair designs, so my approach is always to ignore the masses and look for classics that stand the test of time. I find that this approach either leads me to ...
This faucet design by Stephen Einhorn is perfect for Halloween, but would you want it in your home all year round? Shown here is a version in polished chrome with Swarovski Crystal Eyes -- red for ho...
In high school our best friend had the extreme honor of inheriting an Abercrombie & Fitch window display poster. As a teenager, having a 10 foot by 10 foot vinyl poster of a very attractive shirtless ...
Recovering a detachable chair seat is one of the simplest upholstery projects you can undertake. We’re far from skilled upholsterers, yet we’ve pulled off this project on a few different oc...
Music is a great way to relax in your home and Apartment Therapy has featured some awesome musical interpretations + living through our own talented writer, Grace (rock on, girl!). If you are looking ...
Trompe l'oeil is a french phrase for "trick of the eye." In design terms it means using extremely realistic imagery to create an optical illusion that make the artwork appear 3-D. This is most ...
The Cure is inspiring me to do research into how I can buy my wants (such as a bathroom clock) and still save. Cable-knit throws have been blogged about over and over and over &mdash so I wante...
Back in about 1984, my mom covered one of the dining room walls with mirror tiles. They were each 12x12" and covered in a splattered gold pattern. Even then, I appreciated how much all of that mirro...
When I was growing up, my family moved around a lot, but my parents tried to bring some consistency to our homes by decorating each place in a similar way. I always remember my dad's study with...
Name: DeAnna
Location: Old Town Orange, California
Size: 500 square feet
Our home is an apartment located in Old Towne, in a very cute area, busy with antique shops. We just moved into the apa...
It might be so automatic that you don't even think about it. But most of us have rituals or routines that we enact upon arriving home, helping us to make the transition from being out in the world ...
We spotted these painted ceramic bowls as vessel sinks at the Story Hotel in Stockholm and thought it was a simple yet brilliant idea. ...
Add this to the list of uses for shaving cream: Use it as a helper when cleaning mildew from grout. The thick consistency of shaving cream (not gel) helps keep bleach on mildew-y tile joints long en...
This landing strip might be more elaborate than what you were considering, but she who has rabbits has been inspired by Morgan's shelving.
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An upholsterer’s approach to fabric is completely different than that of a decorator or designer. Their main relationship with fabric is mainly ...
The Gas Mask Shower Head is the scariest design we've come across this Halloween. Designed by Chris Dimino, the gas mask's eye holes can be used as soap dishes. Would this scare you in the shower?...
Join Mid-Century Modern home builder Robert Rummer and Becca Cavell of THA Architecture Inc. for a special interview with the man behind beloved Portland landmark "Rummer" homes. One night only. Sello...
We double plus, love crafty creative projects that look fabulous and don't take up that much of our hard earned cash. This project is a great accent to the entryway of this home and is made of woode...
This steel and teak top table is being offered for $950. Add to that the six Steelcase chairs available for an additional $300 and you have a very handsome modern dining room....
For times when you don't feel like dealing with all the goop, or just as an extra bit of spookiness.
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The Victoria & Albert Museum is one of our top sources for design inspiration in London, but since it’s quite a long journey to the UK, we were happy to discover this first set in a series of ...
Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni and Manufactured by Crassevig for DWR, this wenge top steel legged table is in excellent almost unused condition. Please note that the actual top is darker than in ...
Do you love the dark side? Halloween only comes around once a year, but you can always add slightly spooky yet stylish items (think ebonized wood, flocked wallpaper and tufted velvet) to your de...
One of our least favorite tasks is doing the bookkeeping for our business. We have a number of reasons for detesting this chore but mainly the receipts are illegible due to fading and the date is alw...
This Room and Board Jasper Sofa is in reasonable condition, the cushion covers have just been cleaned, and they are throwing in delivery too....
A nice set for someone just starting out (who doesn't mind pink), this living room full of furniture is a price that just can't be beat. Set includes coffee table, couch, 2 chairs and a side t...
Inspired by Leah's recent post about decorating with biology charts, we wanted to share with you our own favorite source for old botanical and natural history prints, Panteek. Their selection is ...
So you've tackled your desk, cleared it off, and started fresh. How do you keep it looking as nice and organized as the one shown above? Click below for our tips......
If you're hard up for an idea for a Halloween costume, look no further: Audrey Hepburn's turn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's is probably one of the easiest costumes to throw together (ju...
Q: What goes here? I am renting a lovely apartment with my husband in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. The walls have a lot of plaster garland (I think that's what it's called) which I think is charming, but ...
This microfiber velvet Crate & Barrel Lounge sofa was purchased in March and has now been deemed too large. If you have room for an 83" barely used sofa in your life perhaps this could be your...
This is it! We're down to just two rooms vying for your vote to be named winner of the International Division of Room for Color 2009. Heather's bright and sunny coral kitchen is located in her rental...
In the Apartment Therapy Chicago classifieds, Doug has a baby blue Togo Sofa & Loveseat available for $2000. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
From sinks to countertops and more it's not uncommon to come across concrete in an interior environment these days. We've found a local Austin craftsman using the versatile material for all of t...
As we close this month's theme of Room for Color, here is one more design that accentuates color by keeping things mostly white. When there is color in this home, it's the exception and it real...
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Maybe it's because Halloween falls on a Saturday night, or maybe it's the gloomy economy. Whichever it is, everyone seems to be in a spooky Halloween spirit this year! There is a lot of fabulous inspi...
Name: Zero Energy Idea House
Homeowners: Donna and Riley Shirey
Location: Bellevue, Washington
Size: 1630 square feet
Date completed: April, 2009
Meaningful design, sustainability, eco-conscious ar...
Name: Julie and Nate
Location: Potomac Falls, Virginia
Size: 2,000 square feet
Years lived in: 1
Like good Mid-Atlantic residents, Julie and Nate appreciate antiques and a décor reminiscent ...
Definitely not a color for the faint-hearted. This girly hue packs a powerful punch even in limited doses. As breast cancer awareness month and the Fall Color contest wind to a close, we thought...
Recently a friend who knows I actually care about stuff like this asked me what's the deal with non-absorbent dish towels. And it's true: A lot of dish towels these days, especially the cute ones...
Congratulations to the four entries shown above - they are the regional champions in our Room For Color contest, as chosen by you, our readers. But the battles aren't over just yet...today, the North...
Name: Alysia Cotter
Location: Los Angeles
Collection: Vintage cameras
Size: About 40
Value: Unknown
Description: I've always loved cameras. I think it started from when I was very little and m...
Let's get multicolored. All month long we've brought you a complete spectrum of colorful Roundups and now we leave you with the most eye-warping collection yet. ...
Our annual Ohdeedoh kids room color contest is a treat for color lovers of all ages. We're looking for the most beautiful use of color in a nursery or childrens room. Color is a big part of childhood...
This is an interesting concept — designer Maja Ganszyniec has morphed the idea of wallpaper, pegboard and storage pockets into a single product: Pocket Wall....
I'm generally a "no frills" kind of gal so lace has never really been my thing, but these new interpretations on old lace are something I could get behind. In small doses, these accessories ado...
These photographs from British flower shop Scarlet & Violet offer a few unconventional but easily doable ideas for building "effortlessly chic" centerpieces for a dining table, mantel, or b...
Q: I've recently moved into a smaller place and have the all too common problem of the furniture being too large for the space. I've had to part with my bed frame and night stands but since doing so ...
Have you ever written or received a text message so artfully-composed that you wished there were a way to keep it forever (besides forwarding to nosy friends)? Well, Ginger Anyhow has saved som...
We love Rainn Wilson. His Dwight on The Office is amazing. Ah-May-Zing! While his character works in one of the most blah working environments at Dunder-Mifflin, Rainn has quite the nice home office s...
Q: I came across this amazing modern chair at a local thrift store for only 10 dollars. The label tells me the designer is Maurice Burke and it is called an "Alpha" chair. I tried looking up more inf...
Moving is something we have all done and will most likely have to do again (and again, and again). Whether it's for our home or our company doesn't the hunt for the right cardboard box feel anti...
Q: I got the dark Malm dresser when I moved to Chicago for law school three years ago, and I just can't stand it but can't afford to replace it right now. It's too dark for my tiny bedroom. I'd like t...
We were walking through a department store yesterday and noticed a bed that looked similar to this one. Of course, beds styled as top-heavy as that one aren't typical (or realistic) for the ho...
Around Halloween many houses turn "haunted" - but is there one that haunts you to live in it? We adore the Weasleys' house in Harry Potter - mostly because of all the magical furniture and charm...
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It started with the "Cheerio!" sign, and by the time we go to the Queen coasters, we couldn't stop. Take a look at our favorite Etsy finds inspired by the folks across the pond......
Located in Sevilla, Spain and designed by MGM Arquitectos, Hotel Holos exhibits a very modern interpretation of wood-paneled walls. We especially like the way this looks in the bedrooms, where ...
We spend a lot of time on AT talking about the virtues of keeping a clean house. For some, this comes naturally, for others it's a struggle. Jump below to embrace your inner slob:...
We love a good deal! The +00 collection — furniture designed by Minneapolis-based Blu Dot exclusive to Urban Outfitters — is on sale! Five pieces are available from 30% - 50% off th...
You've narrowed it down to the top four colorful rooms in the country - and today the regional champs are going head to head. Which room gets your vote to move on to the final matchup tomorrow? Votin...
I need a clock to replace a simple Umbra one that broke in the bathroom. It has numbers and a black border and is about seven inches wide. Why is it so hard to find a replacement that's not dev...
These gold leaf emblazoned river rocks make for seasonal decor without being overtly Halloween-y, Thanksgiving-y or Christmas-y. And a straightforward how-to is brought to us by Claire Chauvin ...
We don't usually think of novelty shops as go-to sources for home decor, but sometimes they have exactly what we're looking for, whether it's a gunmetal beaded curtain for a glam living room or...
A friend of ours did a pretty impressive thing recently: she refused the annual increase in her rent, citing several issues with the unit, alongside noting the state of economy. The owner caved in an...
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I am proud to say that while I have cut down on my swollen book collection...
Hint: It's a fun solution for small space living. Answer with photo after the jump......
It is such a nice surprise when walking into a friend's house for the first time to be greeted with a burst of bold color. Many of us have always toyed with the idea but when it comes down to ac...
We don't happen upon many inspiring window mullions in modern houses, but they're a comforting detail of cottages and more traditional homes. A few gathered here for inspiration......
Last night, we made ourselves a cup of tea and settled into bed early to read the third book in the Twilight series. Suddenly, a door swung open and then slammed, the lock jiggled, there was a series...
My mouth dropped open yesterday when I saw this gorgeous yellow room on design*sponge. It wasn't just the color that caught my eye but the beautiful wash effect (not to mention the David Lance ...
There is nothing more frustrating than gutters that are clogged during the fall and then ice-damaged during the winter. It's bad for your house and a nuisance to repair. RainTube, one of Sustainable I...
From breakfast trays to boot trays; plant trays to catchalls. Trays have become my favorite way to reign in clutter and display prized possessions. No matter how many trays I own, I'm always ...
ave you been looking for the perfect way to start off your blog posts on a design friendly note? Check out these free illustrated initials. A new one is available every day!......
Mid Century enthusiast Jenn Ski wasn't fulled settled on having the traditional straight and narrow front walkway. Instead she turned to decades past for inspiration when it came to pouring her own c...
Appraised at $1000, this Victorian love seat can be yours today for just $450. Admitted, it is a departure from our usual Danish Modern tastes, but this could be great in a variety of decorati...
The Arco lamp is one of those classic designs where form and function meet and live happily ever after. Designed in 1962 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, it is so practical as to seem a...
We spotted the striped bathroom in the first image while photographing a Massachusetts home for an upcoming house tour and were impressed by how some subdued stripes can make a small space feel...
This Herman Miller desk by Peter Protzman is crafted from bent african wood and tubular chrome steel and lucite. Priced super low due to scratches and missing pencil drawer (not shown in photo...
You've narrowed it down to the top four colorful rooms in the country - and today the regional champs are going head to head. Which room gets your vote to move on to the final matchup tomorrow? Votin...
We love displaying candid photos in our home because they add a unique personal touch to the space. Additionally, photos bring instant charm and coziness to any room, particularly when they don't req...
This maple bookshelf is the perfect place to display your design magazine collection, it is even double sided so it could be used to divide a space. ...
Another great conversation piece, this orange Italian 1960's coffee table has a metal frame and amazing tiled top....
Jon from Happy Mundane likes to do a new take on a pumpkin centerpiece each year for his fall table. We love the graphic approach he took with this year's pumpkins, stylishly mixing neon yellow with k...
In the bedrooms of our house tours, we see a lot of artwork hung directly over a headboard, but we've also spotted alternative approaches, a few of which we've rounded up here......
While we were researching native trees to Pasadena, we came upon an interesting concept sponsored by Pasadena's Beautiful Foundation. Called the "Plant Bank," this nursery employs the same philosophy...
Q: My partner and I just bought our first home and we have no idea what to do with the kitchen. We are on a tight budget but also have conflicting ideas. My partner would like to paint the oa...
More an art piece than an actual comfortable chair, this Haziza acrylic Rainbow chair is a sure fire conversation starter....
These two rooms have made it to the third round which means we are closing in on our international champ! Which room gets your vote to move on? Voting will be open for just 24 hours, so vote now to h...
In the Apartment Therapy Chicago classifieds, Eric has an original Martin Trigueros Oil Painting available for $500. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
After much planning we finally purchased a new kitchen last weekend. We will be installing it in about 3 week and have everything sorted- except the splashback. Over the past 4 days we’ve been...
We've spotted previous Small Cool contestant Ron Marvin's own studio apartment and just last week Aaron shared a New York Times feature on Marvin's work in photographer Andrea Sperling's apartm...
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• Kartell Lighting Sale
• Atocha Design Sale
• Welcome Hometta
• Smith & Hawken Liquidation Sale
• Todd Farm Antiques & Flea Market
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• MGBW Book ...
These two rooms have made it to the third round which means we are closing in on our international champ! Which room gets your vote to move on? Voting will be open for just 24 hours, so vote now to h...
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• Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
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• Joffrey Piano Event
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• Green Home Chic...
A ladder in the kitchen? We've dreamed of a library lined with bookshelves and a sliding ladder, but we never thought about a ladder in the kitchen.
But that turned out to be exactly the right solut...
Who is it going to be? Todays vote decides the regional winner in each of our four divisions. They'll win $250 and the chance to continue on in the competition for the grand prize Design Weekend in NY...
Name: Janie Flemming, daughters Ally and Kat
Location: South Austin, Texas
Size: 2,400 square feet
Years lived in: 6 months
This home is a surprising and delightful mix of traditional and modern ele...
Name: Paul
Location: West Village, Manhattan
Size: 1,700 square feet, 1-bedroom rental
Years lived in: 4 years
While it may seem hard to believe, Paul gut renovated his spacious rental apartment. C...
When it comes to organization, a pretty display is my number one motivator. Sad but true, if the item in question is not something I see everyday— if it's tucked away in a closet or shoved...
Post updated with new developments: Reader Marie sent us a mournful note alerting us to the fact that the Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Faire (known to devotees simply as "Alameda"—as in, ...
Wilco is closely linked with Chicago in many peoples minds - in addition to being famous long time residents, they featured the iconic Bertrand Goldberg towers on the cover of Yankee Hotel Foxtro...
We've posted about customizing your tissue boxes, pre-designed decor friendly offerings, hiding the box with a case, or ridding the tissue box altogether. But as a colour lover, we think this m...
Earlier this month Jess Watson brought us Chic & Modern Halloween Decorations, but here are a few more…playful ideas. Whether you’re into spooking up your home for the holiday or you li...
Words cannot express how much we love fall in New England. For a precious few, glorious weeks, leaves of fiery red, burnt orange, and golden yellow filter light from above and blanket the earth...
You don't have to be from the Bay Area to recognize one of our most notorious businesses. Love it or hate it, Facebook's popularity is undeniable as it currently has as many users as the enti...
John and Ro's home (shown above) is full of great small space solutions, but one that's made a deep impression on us is their wall-to-wall sheer curtain. Hung across a set of standard living room wi...
Congrats to these two entries which have made it to the top of their regional division! Which room gets your vote as the best of the West? The winner will receive $250 and moves on to the next round...
The character of a noble horse adds an air of sophistication to an interior, but can sometimes contribute to the decidedly unmodern aesthetic of a space. These equine depictions add grace and h...
Brrrr...autumn arrived in unexpected fashion here with cold northern gusts knocking down power lines, snapping cables on the Bay Bridge and dropping temps 20 degrees overnight. We also had to pull out...
Given the challenges of small-space living, we are always on the lookout for room dividers or screens that can help create privacy or hide a cluttered office space. Since we are equally committed t...
We know it’s getting close to trick-or-treating time and we’re here to rescue you from a boring, un-carved pumpkin. Your gourd deserves a great design and you deserve the pumpkin seeds. Clic...
Q: I have a matching desk and armoire used in my childhood bedroom (larger photos below). Both are large, nice-quality pieces; however, the two-tone wood with frilly details are not my taste and just...
We agree with Abby's post yesterday about the Expedit Bookshelf--there are so many ways to put this IKEA piece to use (it really does have 9 lives). One of our favorite ways to use a bookshelf in a s...
The Victoria & Albert Museum in London, England just updated its website to feature over one million items in the collection. The museum has an amazing treasure collection of ceramics, furn...
When you think of burlap, you probably think of the good ole' feedbag tan colored burlap. Well, think again because affordable burlap comes in a spectrum of saturated colors too!...
The invisible floating bookshelf and a few of it's cousins have been around for a while now, and whether or not you like the trend, the minimalist quality of this book storage is often appealing...
Wall hooks are the hardworking, unassuming staples of bathrooms, entryways, and bedrooms around the world. Why not make them more of a feature by using sculptural, functional ones? We've rounde...
A few years ago we bought a piece of furniture that we kind of regretted when it first arrived in our home. The truth is that it wasn't as relaxing as our previous super comfy sofa. So why did we chan...
We've looked at several churches converted into homes, but this example from the Netherlands is truly exceptional! Designed by Dutch firm Zecc Architecten, the church's pipe organ and stained g...
Congrats to these two entries which have made it to the top of their regional division! Which room gets your vote as the best of the South? The winner will receive $250 and moves on to the next roun...
'Tis the season for wreaths, and on the streets of Annapolis, Maryland, they come in abundance. We had written off door wreaths a long time ago as too stuffy, but these wreaths on colorful door...
More quirky design from Ontwerpduo. This wood dining table is designed for fun......
We love the bright orange backsplash in Lisa and Jeremie's Parisian Open Space, one of our Small Cool 2009 contestants. In their gray and white kitchen, it adds some colorful balance. If you've got ...
Congrats to these two entries which have made it to the top of their regional division! Which room gets your vote as the best of the east? The winner will receive $250 and moves on to the next round...
Name: Bella
Location: Prospect Hill neighborhood of Somerville, Massachusetts
I fell in love with this apartment as soon as I saw it a little over three years ago. It's located high on a hill...
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Pumpkin carving never fails to inspire me — even when I don't really plan on buying my own pumpkin to carve, I eventually give in cause I get so inspired by all the other pumpkins I see! ...
We spent a few hours helping clean house last weekend for the 'rents, and room after room of wood floors meant we used the Swiffer to our heart's content. But tossing the cleaning pad and reaching for...
As a resident of Pennsylvania, the news of this Northampton home receiving top honors for design is so exciting! It's refreshing to know that just an hour outside of the city (a place typicall...
Here is a heads up that Sanna Annukka is restocking her online store and will be back with all sorts of goodies in November... and November is practically here! ...
So, your apartment has a decorative fireplace. But what good is it when the cold weather comes around and you can't build a fire? Well, the fireplace can still keep things looking warm and cozy...
Blu Dot's other sofa bed option — Flat Out — combines the company's felt-like upholstery and straightforward, modern aesthetic into a multipurpose piece at one of their lowest price...
Transmission Atelier Inc. works with museums, art dealers, and private collectors to produce affordable print editions of antique artwork, mostly of a decidedly dark bent. ...
This modern recliner is definitely not your same old la-z-boy but still has a very comfortable look, perfect for reading on a crisp autumn day. ...
Congrats to these two entries which have made it to the top of their regional division! Which room gets your vote as the best of the north? The winner will receive $250 and moves on to the next roun...
We're already starting to daydream about decorating and designing our new apartment (when we move early next year). We're thinking some pops of orange-red are definitely in order for the new h...
Retailing for $2099 this BoConcept sofa with chaise is available today on our Apartment Therapy classifieds....
Since we all enjoyed the blue chair photo yesterday so much here is another good blue one for you. Unfortunately it is only the table that is for sale, but it's a gorgeous Herman Miller table ...
Sometimes we post extreme Before & Afters, in which the before photos look like disaster sites or crime scenes. But it can also be enlightening to admire a room that simply has a new look, whether fro...
The area around your bed can be a direct reflection of your state of mind. For instance, when your bedside table is crowded with books, electronic chargers, and a dirty water glass, you're prob...
We'd been meaning to do a full On the Set feature of the movie Hancock for some time now; but until that day comes, here's a little taste to whet your appetite: the kitchen!...
Q: My windows are a major feature of my modern house and I'd like them to look good and offer some level of privacy — in addition to being green and offering better insulation properties. The...
A plethora of tulip chairs join this Saarinen like table available in Boston today for $1500....
Both of these rooms have made it to round two - which one gets your vote to go on to round three? Voting will be open for just 24 hours, so vote now to help us decide who has the most inspiring, be...
In Lincoln Square, a circa 1950's green pottery Rams Head Lamp is available for $50. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
Alright, there are only a few days left until Halloween, but there is still time to create a pumpkin topiary. The ones that are carved will be great for Halloween and a few days beyond. The sol...
THIS WEEK
• Atocha Design Sale
• NeoCon East
• Business of Design
• Fall 2009 Design House
• Smith & Hawken Liquidation Sale
COMING SOON
• MGBW Book Launch Tour
• B...
Item: A $500 shopping spree to One Kings Lane, and a consultation with famed LA-based interior designer Kenneth Brown.
Store: One Kings Lane
Value: One Kings Lane offers incredible savings —up t...
We love how this kitchen has clean, crisp modern touches right alongside some really traditional elements—the toile-like wallpaper and the wooden cabinet (maybe it's antique?) tucked into the far ri...
Both of these rooms have made it to round two - which one gets your vote to go on to round three? Voting will be open for just 24 hours, so vote now to help us decide who has the most inspiring, be...
Name: Kelly Colchin, Jonathan Skaggs and Marco the cat
Location: The Mission, S.F.
Size: 850 square feet
Years lived in: 5 years rented
Recent newlyweds Kelly and Jonathan moved to San Francisc...
Competition is fierce - with over 1000 votes on each of the matchups, there are some pairings with only a few votes between the two rooms. So if you haven't voted yet, give your favorites a click - th...
In the same vein as schoolhouse and vintage library trends, the biology lab is making its way into home decor with a vengeance. We'll skip the brain-in-vat portion, thank you, but as for the bio...
Rusty reds and oranges; deep, rich browns; golden yellows. These are the colors we associate with fall, and I'll never tire of them. But it's refreshing to conceive of a new autumnal palette, one...
Over on Ohdeedoh, Carrie blogged a video of a visit that Oprah made to a really wonderful small home in Copenhagen. As they tour the modern town home, it's just as the lucky homeowner says - all ...
Each of these intricate cutouts of a portion of New York City measure a whopping 3' x 4' — all handcut by Studio KMO.
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Now that the night temperatures have dropped to around the freezing mark, all of the container plants from our front steps and deck have moved in. We've got pots on the floor next to the sofa, on o...
One of these rooms is filled with original, antique and handcrafted pieces. The other was styled using replicas and mass produced accessories. Can you tell the difference? And even if your discernin...
As a follow-up to our previous post on things to repurpose as organizers, we're adding a few more ideas to the list of helpful supplies you can find in your pantry or closet......
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Before October is through, we thought we'd give a shout out to all the people with boobies. Oh wait, that's everyone....
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Q: I found this chair for only $15, and I loved the lines of it and the cute hidden drawer in the seat. I fully intended to paint it and recover the seat, but when I got it home, I saw that it has a...
Maybe it’s the mad scientist in us but this seems to be an appropriate time of year to invent and experiment with our homes. ...
We realized recently that we have to wash the small rugs around our house quite frequently. It's not because we're obsessed with clean rugs--they just get dirty really fast. We're starting to think...
Designed by architect Alla Kazovsky, the A-Desk is made of lightweight aluminum with a brushed finish and can be used as a console or occasional table — and the addition of casters makes ...
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As a little girl, we always wanted a canopy bed. The ability to close off our sleeping quarters felt at once magical and safe, and made us feel like a princess! As an adult, we're not aiming for ...
This is the flip-side of our earlier post on bikinis, dresses and socks for chairs. Whereas those pieces were made to (literally) dress up furniture, these designs are upcycled from old jeans, ...
An episode of Oprah last week showcased the talk show host heading off to Denmark and other cities. She took in a few home tours of some Danish spaces and discovered that many of the apartments had sm...
Dude design, otherwise known as the man cave. What makes a home decidedly manly? Nothing per se. It certainly doesn’t make you more of a man to choose one design aesthetic over another, but t...
These two rooms have made it to the third round which means we are closing in on our regional champs! Which room gets your vote to move on? Voting will be open for just 24 hours, so vote now to help...
These two rooms have made it to the third round which means we are closing in on our regional champs! Which room gets your vote to move on? Voting will be open for just 24 hours, so vote now to help...
Terence and Vicki Conran (with Peter Prescott) have made pops of color the centerpiece of the rooms at the Boundary: Restaurant, Rooms and Rooftop in East London. It's another example of bohemi...
Most radiator covers we've encountered are framed in wood, inset with perforated metal screens, and covered in years and years of paint. So it's refreshing to see this handcrafted version in a Japan...
In lofts, studio apartments, and open-plan spaces, combination living and dining rooms are a common occurrence. This type of arrangement can create good flow (especially for parties), but it al...
Koichiro Kawatani's Pin-up Frames look awfully fancy, but in reality, they're a lightweight plastic version of the traditional ornate wood frame. In fact, they're so light, you can hang the fra...
These two rooms have made it to the third round which means we are closing in on our regional champs! Which room gets your vote to move on? Voting will be open for just 24 hours, so vote now to help...
We are smitten with these delicate blankets, made by women in Calcutta who are paid fairly and work from home, according to designer Jeanette Farrier. They are handstitched using five layers o...
We've always loved Nanimarquina rugs but how do we feel about these beanbag-like chairs?
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Living in a studio apartment sometimes means sacrificing a sofa for a bed, leaving sparse seating for guests or for yourself. One furniture arrangement there may be room for, though, no matter how s...
Apart from a great cup of coffee, a great bathroom can start your day off on the right foot. Unfortunately, if you rent, your hands are tied. You can't exactly start ripping out tiles and replacing ...
Name: Elodie
Location: Paris, France
I'm a fashion blogger, designer and interior architect and I recently did took some pics of my very little home in Paris — it's a 26 square meter (28...
We know, we know. Hearing "burlap" and "green style" might make some of you want to crawl into a dark hole. Just when people begin to realize that eco-friendly decorating is not all burlap and tree st...
Brian Jungen uses common, mass-produced objects to make powerful sculpture. Currently on view at The National Museum of the American Indian in DC: totem poles made of golf bags, golf balls and ...
I have lots of random photos and postcards that are tucked away, lying dormant in my home. I also happen to have plenty of miscellaneous paper that has yet to find a purpose. I can't wait to make one ...
We've come to accept the fact that there are some things we geek out about, more so than others. Usually it involves a new piece of furniture, or maybe a lamp, but in this case, it's entire ho...
This gorgeous golden refurbished Knoll sofa has all new fabric and foam. Basically it is a brand new couch on a Mid Century Modern frame....
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Whereas Harold had a purple crayon with which to design and demarcate the world according to his whims, I’m actually ...
These handsome 100% felted merino wool and leather iPod cases from etsy seller Byrd & Belle look like an offering from J. Crew rather than the typical DIY wares seller, but priced at a very reasonable...
Our affinity for rooms with a touch of the dark, gothic, or strange is a year-round kind of affair, but we know we’re not the only ones with a taste for the slightly sinister, especially as H...
This pair of black Mid Century Modern armchairs is in excellent condition and a heck of a deal at just $220 or best offer for the pair....
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Vintage film reels always transport us back in time (plus, we love how they're great conversation starters about old movies). And while we've never seen them for purchase at our local thrift s...
This desk lamp by Lightolier would make an excellent retro statement as a table lamp, or could be the perfect accessory for your mid century styled workspace....
Both of these rooms made it through round one - which one gets your vote to move on? Voting will be open for just 24 hours, so vote now for your favorite use of color — Heather in Montreal, C...
This steelcase Knoll office chair is a brilliant bright blue that is sure to inspire some great creative work....
Calling all Portlanders! If you need a change of scenery and don't mind a serious shrinkage of your living space, this houseboat docked in the seaside town of Scapoose, Oregon, might be just the ...
We hear a lot about how fashion and home design are related, but clothes for chairs? It seems a little out-there, but people have been outfitting chairs with caps, jackets, and even bikinis for...
"This was a very typical time. I was single. All you needed was a cup of tea, a light, and your stereo, you know, and that's what I had," so says Steve Jobs pictured here at his home in 1982. ...
Q: We have a teak mid-century Danish modern dining table. The table has good bones but the surface is incredibly damaged. Keep it or dump it? If I keep it, how do I refinish it?
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Matthew Hilton's Cross Extension Table is crafted from solid oak and oak veneer. A great option for the holidays, this table extends with two additional leaves to 116"....
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In Lincoln Park, a pair of two Toto Cube Lamps from DWR are available for $400. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
Light timber floors, white walls, antique timber furniture and linen lounges in a few different colours are the main elements that make up Paula's coastal cottage. Paula purchased and renovated this h...
20 x 200 was started up by Jen Bekman to make affordable artwork available to everyone. Because of its affordability and quality, Apartment Therapy has recommended 20 x 200 as a terrific source...
Both of these rooms made it through round one - which one gets your vote to move on? Voting will be open for just 24 hours, so vote now for your favorite use of color — Brandyce in Cubelles, ...
Art, paint and pattern: three spirit-raising tools that I use in every project. They exist in the kitchen as part of the fabric of the design. Can you have a happy or home environment without them? Co...
The entries up for your perusal today are locked into some of the tightest battles we've seen so far in the 2009 Room for Color Contest - if you haven't voted yet, give your favorites a click - there'...
Yep, you can just go ahead and skip the handkerchief ghosts and plastic spiders this Halloween. Nothing, nothing screams creepy like old dolls scattered about. Lest you need any convincing, read...
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Lately, we've noticed that the movement toward luxurious items that have a strong connection to nature has been growing - the high-end spotlight has shifted from super shiny, glitzy items to thos...
Q: I am recently married and my husband and I are ready to start decorating our apartment. The focal point of the living/dining area is a beautiful fireplace with stone around it. We really want to ma...
Coco + Kelley, the blog of Seattle-based designer Cassandra LaValle, has long been one of our favorite reads. Cassandra has a fabulous eye for color, and her style is glamorous without being inac...
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We just celebrated our first wedding anniversary but our physical belongings had a 6 month jump on the actual marriage — slowly merging and flexing two former Small Cool Entries into a new sta...
While I will readily admit to an unabashed bias toward any pendant lamp that is designed to feature an Edison bulb, sometimes the answer to your lighting needs is a bit of color rather than some twi...
Right now we have a long list of good intentions for our home, but so far this month we’ve been unable to find the time to check anything off. Out-of-town visitors, work projects, and everyday dis...
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Both of these rooms made it through round one - which one gets your vote to move on? Voting will be open for just 24 hours, so vote now for your favorite use of color — Lezlee in Ph...
It can be hard to find prints of good art at reasonable prices, especially on those massive websites that sell anything and everything in existence. That's why Artriver is such a refreshing pla...
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Both of these rooms made it through round one - which one gets your vote to move on? Voting will be open for just 24 hours, so vote now for your favorite use of color — Alexandra in...
It has been a while since our last trip to IKEA, but with two set of friends installed in new homes, we are planning a visit next weekend. In preparation, we have been checking out new offerin...
At six feet long this vintage green bench with six tapered legs has style. Jump below for information on this item as well as some other great finds. ...
Q: Does anyone know what the density rating should be for quality sofa cushions? I placed an order on the Jasper sectional, but just found out the density rating of the seat cushions is 1.8. One web...
When prepping our home for an evening of entertaining, we always like to pay special attention to the bathroom. It's the one room in the house where guests are left alone (to judge, peek, etc....
Lockengeloet has found many creative ways to repurpose old vinyl records into useful household objects: lamps, clocks, and more. Shown in the first image is a paper towel holder made from resh...
True, most of us don't live in homes with grand hallways like this. But the photo definitely got us thinking that passageways, at least wide enough ones, provide an under-utilized book storage opti...
We're quite fond of putting a small, sometimes subtle spin on the traditional to make it something new and fresh. These mirrors are a great example......
We envy people with a kitchen window above their sink. It makes doing dishes a lot more enjoyable, and it also provides a natural surface for storage if you want to clear some counter space…...
Since we live in small apartment, we are always looking for cool and interesting ways to add a little detail or two to make the most of our space. One way how we recently added a little design is......
We're at the end of our colorful Roundups and it’s time for purple. What can decorating with purple do for you? Think regal, dramatic. Purple is great for formal entertaining, like a dining r...
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Whether you're implementing a Montessori philosophy in your child's room or you have safety concerns, many parents choose to put their child's mattress directly on the floor. But perhaps you're not en...
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Both of these rooms made it through round one - which one gets your vote to move on? Voting will be open for just 24 hours, so vote now for your favorite use of color — Valorie in N...
A reader humbly let me know that my wish list strategy of pasting URLs into Google Docs is outdated. Instead, the reader says, use Wishpot.com (thanks JaneG23!). I tried it out over the weekend, and...
Ever since we saw Martha Stewart's glittered pumpkins a few years back, we've adored all Halloween decor that glimmers and shines. Some gilded inspiration for a more pretty than spooky Hallowee...
IKEA's cheap but good Grundtal system of kitchen shelving has appeared on Apartment Therapy before in many forms. Today, we're revisiting this staple and looking at old and new ways to put it t...
We were admiring the photos of this corner situated Santa Monica residence designed by John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects (the Ehrlich House) when one of the exterior photos reminded us about ...
Product: Knoll Generation Chair
Designer: Formway Design
Price: Starts at $777
Rating: Recommend*
Sara Kate and I have been sitting in the new Generation Chair for the past month, and it's a ...
Here are 10 Boston area homes from the Apartment Therapy Boston archives — from Marblehead to Cambridge to Lexington....
The steel Tolix A Chair is definitely not just for bistros anymore. Also known as the Marais AC Chaise, it’s one those timeless, versatile pieces that seem to work anywhere. It’s made for indoor ...
The rooms found in the paintings of Surrealist Rene Magritte are open to the blue sky, have locomotives in the living room, and play with scale to a level of absurdity. Yet, the rooms still hav...
We recently read a Craig's List post advertising the sale of Ikea's Expedit with the line "It's soldiered its way through two homes but now it's time to let it go." Clearly this poster didn't ...
Do you like color but not sure you want a whole room painted? Or maybe you have a piece of furniture or a door that needs repainting you haven't yet figured out what color to paint it?...
The SmogShoppe, an event space in LA (used for weddings, movie screenings, and the like) was a former smog-check station before Sherry Walsh and Miguel Nelson transformed it...
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We've said it before, and we'll say it again — Philadelphia is a great walking city. With walking comes sitting and Philadelphia is certainly prepared for that. Due to the popularity of...
Looking around on the Portland Monthly web site, I was reminded of this amazing mid-century home that was featured in the September 09 issue. Here some photos of the SW Portland home of Jenelle Isaacs...
Often times we aren't looking for our furniture to bring in the bright pops of color we've been talking all month about, but would rather leave that to our accessories, windows and floors. One of ou...
There is not much information about where this piece comes from other than that the owner says it is from the 50's. To me it appears much more modern than that, but more research is definitely...
You don’t have to be a linguist to draw a connection between the words plywood and pliability. Though traditionally used in home construction and cabinetry, mid-century makers like Eames and A...
As Microsoft's lead in user experience quoted recently, "Windows' point of view is about adding value and solving distractions." But the buck doesn't just stop at productivity - there's much more to W...
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One of the few unpleasant aspects of our mid-century home is the icky gray 50-year-old linoleum that occasionally interrupts our otherwise lovely hardwood flooring. In our search for an inexpen...
This Beeboard desk from DWR was designed by Piet Boon as an ecologically low-impact solution for the home office. Crafted out of layered cardboard and finished with an acrylic finish, this des...
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Both of these rooms made it through round one - which one gets your vote to move on? Voting will be open for just 24 hours, so vote now for your favorite use of color — Melissa in E...
Every apartment in LA seems to have a non-working fireplace so we loved Leah's roundup of ideas for putting them to use. Another idea to add to the inspiration files has to be Martha's stunnin...
This Danish Modern two piece cabinet and bar can be used independent of each other or stacked as shown. On top it features bottle storage, shelves and a cabinet, and the bottom section is a t...
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Which room gets your vote to move on to the next round? Voting will be open for just 24 hours, so vote now to help us decide who has the most inspiring, beautiful colorful room — Da...
These two upholstered Eames fiberglass shell chairs and light ash wood top and black vinyl edging Eames round table are an incredible deal at $600 for the set....
Offices, even those belonging to designers, can often have a sterile, generic feel that fails to convey the spirit and creativity of their occupants. But the San Francisco studios of the Jeffers ...
We love modular furniture at Apartment Therapy. It allows for reconfiguration, so you can refresh your space without waste. For a starter course in modular design, we searched our archives for ...
If you love vintage wallpaper and textile patterns, then definitely check out the amazing home of Lutterlagkage. She currently owns a clothing and decor boutique in Malmo, Sweden; and the home that s...
Q: I saw this plate rack on a website, and am wondering if you could make a post to get people to ID this rack, or recommend something similar?
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An entire mid century dining room full of furniture is available in Boston today including table, chairs, buffet and matching bar cart all can be yours for $800....
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Both of these rooms made it through round one - which one gets your vote to move on? Voting will be open for just 24 hours, so vote now for your favorite use of color — Karla in Tac...
From the Apartment Therapy Chicago classifieds, a Vintage Orange Shell Chair is available in Ukrainian Village for $40. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
We're not sure what it is, but we can't get enough of the delicate and feminine feel of doilies, lace and other see-through patterned things. We gathered some fun cutout pendant lights in case you ca...
This green roof is on top of an Adelphi Street residence in Brooklyn. It's 600sf in area and provides a beautiful green oasis from the streetscape below......
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Happy Monday! Our discussion on choosing the fastest checkout line reminded us of this more humorous take on "queue strategy." Get your week started with a laugh from one of our favorite comedians, Ed...
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