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Name: Heather Spriggs Thompson
Location: Nashville, TN
Size: 2100 sq. ft.
Years Lived In: 3 months in this house (although I have lived in Nashville for 11 years)
The vintage stylings...
Name: Corey James Gash
Location: Orange County, California
Size: 700 square feet, plus 220 square feet
Years lived in: 8 months
Corey's the kind of guy that can figure out how to do almost anything. ...
Among the thousand reasons we enjoyed touring Supon's magnificent Kalorama townhouse, was seeing how he used his line of Naked Decor items throughout his home. While we loved them all, we became part...
With some affordable basics like champagne flutes,you can always set a pretty party table for not much cash.
Yesterday I wrote about a few bold accent pieces to glam up your parties, so today let's t...
Name: Elizabeth
Location: Chicago
This house call came to us via Flickr. We are so glad that Elizabeth tagged her photos with "apartmenttherapychicago" so we could get a little peek inside her...
Name: Acido Dorado
Location: Joshua Tree, California
Size: 1,350 square feet
About a year ago, we were contacted by architect Robert Stone about a project he had just completed out in Joshua Tree, an...
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...
High ceilings, dramatic rooms, period details and stained glass are just some of the benefits of living in a recently restored church. This one was recently restored by a couple in Kyloe, Northumberla...
Entertaining at Newport’s turn-of-the-century seaside “cottages” (read: “humongous mansions”) was clearly not a casual affair. But after last year’s austere holiday party season, we...
Deborah Needleman (also known as the former editor of Domino, but you already knew that) recently teamed up with HomeGoods to create StyleScope, an online quiz to help you get a better sense of your...
We chose not to use a rug under our dining table, but browsing through photos of some of our favorite dining rooms has us thinking we might revise our plans......
Pricey? Yes. Unnecessary, yup. Likely to bring a smile amongst your neighbors as you take out the trash on collection day? Almost guaranteed. Happy Sacks offers two Wieden + Kennedy designed ba...
This is one of those great little finds that I like more for knowing less. Ancient Industries is an online store, founded by unknown individuals, which sells "traditional household goods and clothin...
When Werblers get together on the holidays, a cluster of scotch glasses is left behind on every horizontal surface. It can be hard to tell which drink belongs to which relative, especially as i...
Over at Unplggd, we've collected a mixture of valuable and amusing links from the world of home tech, including instructions showing how to make unlimited cell calls using Google Voice, Twitter themed...
Now that fall weather has finally arrived, we find ourselves drawn to all things cozy as we search for new home accessories. Calling to mind a soft and snuggly scarf, this beautiful mohair throw fr...
Do you entertain dinner guests with real napkins or paper? Or maybe the napkins are the forgotten afterthought – until your guest’s face is dripping with gravy? ...
Q: As newlyweds, my husband and I have set about making our house a home. My question for you is regarding our living room (larger photo below). We have been trying to find a rug for quite some time, ...
We don't know about you guys, but we're really, really happy it's Friday. It's been a long week and we are looking forward to entertaining close friends at home with the help of our home bar. ...
Diesel's revealed their debut collection of home ware earlier this year and their collaboration with Foscarini (the contemporary Italian lighting designers) excites us the most. Diesel — ...
I'm a sucker for unusual solutions to space challenges. And this one made a shortcut to the top of my list of successful outside-the-box space ideas: a guest bed in the kitchen....
For those of us with little room to garden, these crocheted hanging vases open up a whole new world of plant positioning! They are adorable and so versatile! We are dying to hang some up around our ho...
The mantelpiece is the traditional place of honor for holiday decor: stockings, garlands, and wreaths all come to mind. If you're looking for a way to buck convention and dress your mantel in s...
[One of our two windows that didn't really see the light]
When we lived in New York a few years ago, we thought we had found the perfect studio with a full kitchen, a dishwasher, great layout, an expo...
A lot of home design brings the current health care situation front of mind. Some designers, like Tonky, are going one step further than red cross motifs and donating all profits from their mod...
Growing up in Southern California, there's a good probability you'd grow up either surfing and/or skating. Living miles away from the beach, but in a suburban hood with plenty of flood control ...
DC-resident Robert C. Lautman was a great architectural photographer, shooting during his career for Residential Architect, Home and Garden, House Beautiful, Architectural Digest, Elle, Smithso...
For the small entryway, take a look at this little mirror hanging from a coat hook. Perfect for a quick check on the way out the door......
The "modern rustic" look is a major trend in decor this year. At Apartment Therapy, we've noticed it in furniture collections, interiors, and the general zeitgeist that's followed on the heels ...
I want to share with you my interview with Sir Terence Conran which took place last week and was tremendously inspiring — Sir Terence was in New York for the launch of his new book, The Eco Ho...
Q: We just bought a dining room table and chairs and we'd love some ideas on how to take the traditional dining room set and the room's mouldings and make it more funky and unique. Paint color, windo...
When we spotted this chandelier on the new sitcom Modern Family, we immediately put the tv on pause and began investigating. It turns out to be the Fosarini Caboche Chandelier designed by Patricia Ur...
We're all used to seeing the Thanksgiving table as a veritable horn-of-plenty. Heavy with food, dense with rich autumnal colors and patterns. Which makes these pared down Thanksgiving tablescap...
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Yawn, strrretch Still fantasizing about a long winter's nap and thinking about all the entertaining to do this month when I realized — some of the most fun is entertaining in bed....
With the Fall 2009 Kitchen Cure in full swing, we have perhaps the most perfectly timed kitchen tour for you today. This tour comes from reader Daniel, who "inadvertently" started his own kitchen cure...
Name: Gail Vollrath
Location: Washington DC — Old City, Capitol Hill, NE
I'm an artist and have been in my condo for 3 years. The building was built in 1933 and has four units — mi...
This weekend Portland area craft enthusiasts will be gathering at the last monthly Crafty Wonderland hosted at Doug Fir. As a way of thanking them for their 3.5 years of monthly DIY encouragement, I'...
Have you ever fallen in love with a piggy bank? We have. Although there's no sign of swine in this model, it's oh so pretty and holds your keys as well. Even those who claim such things bel...
If you are seeking Hollywood Regency swanky 60's style look no further than this amazing chocolate brown velvet sofa. ...
Here at David Stark Design, we’re always thinking of ways to re-use discarded objects or to see everyday, humble items in a new light. One such flash of inspiration came this summer as we sco...
I'll admit that when it comes to hostess gifts, I lack a certain amount of creativity. I usually opt for the standard bottle of wine. But nothing says afterthought like a crumpled brown paper b...
These Emeco Navy Chairs are being sold for $60 for the two. The owner of these chairs says they are from the Martha Stewart collection of furniture, so perhaps it is more accurate to say that ...
Last night, we attended the opening cocktail party for the annual fundraiser at the Merchandise Mart, Dining by Design. It's a three day industry event that raises funds for DIFFA (Design Industr...
Recently, we received the loveliest handmade card that was embellished with thread. Simple but unique, the extra bit of time that went into making the card really wowed us. So much so that we...
These Brazilian rosewood tables can be used together as a coffee table, or split into side tables depending on your space. ...
Name: Kacy Paide
Location: Rock Creek Gardens neighborhood of Silver Spring, Maryland
I am an Office Organizing Expert who spends her days organizing DC's messiest offices. I always describe m...
Up for grabs in DC today is this 42" Eames dining table by Herman Miller with an ash top and black base. ...
A traditionally woven basket made of out of a completely modern material may be a contradiction in terms, but upon one viewing there is no denying that this seemingly incongruous relationship works ...
There are so many reasons why we're excited about Wes Anderson's interpretation of this classic Roald Dahl story, but the main one is the amazing level of detail that went into designing the stage s...
A long, long time ago, I confessed to watching Monster-In-Law while hungover and obsessing over the decor and ignoring the storyline. This was long before we ever started doing On the Set features; s...
Q: My fiance and I are looking for a bed similar to the one pictured — any tips or leads to assist me in finding this bed to purchase?
Sent by Rafael...
These mid-century side chairs have been recovered in white, but if that isn't your thing these could be really fun pieces to reupholster....
Q: What color would you paint this room? The yellow-beige has to go! I’m in graphic design and work from this home office that we recently refurnished. The room doesn’t get much natural lig...
In the Apartment Therapy Classifieds, a Room & Board Portica Table is available in Edgewater for $550. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
With the holidays on the way and November’s entertaining month in full force here at Apartment Therapy, we’re striving to bring you posts to help with your upcoming entertaining events. Though we...
A wreath on the door or around a candle at the table. That, we're used to. But what about these wreaths hanging on kitchen cupboards?......
THIS WEEK
• Wooden Duck
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• DZINE
• Infinity - 30 More Days of Design Inspiration
• The Container Store
• Kartell
• Propeller
....and more below the jum...
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• Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future
• Moroso and Moss Warehouse Sale
• Antiqueria Tribeca Warehouse Sale
• Bauhaus 1919-1933: Workshops for Modernity
• CB2 Can Driv...
Name: Josh Ganshorn and Jen Zahigian
Location: Oakland, California (near Jack London Square)
Owned/Rented: Owned
Size: 1650 sq. feet
Type: Loft
Years Lived: Owned 5 years, lived in 3+ years (took a ...
I have a wise friend who insists upon upholstering her furniture in colors of the party food/drinks she serves most often. Regretfully, we ignored her advice when buying our immaculately white s...
The practical host keeps a store of basic partyware for last-minute gatherings, but it's also fun to indulge in a few brash statement items for some instant glamour. The designers at iomoi do a l...
British designer Kelly Hoppen's townhome (enviously located near London's Portobello Road market) was a gut rehab. It's featured in the upcoming December issue of Metropolitan Home and naturally,...
We realized it had been awhile since we last checked our Apartment Therapy Los Angeles Flickr pool, a way for active Flickr users to easily share their images with both us and our readers. What...
I just replaced my rectangular dropleaf table with a round table and I love it! Round dining tables make for more intimate seating and help everyone be part of the dinner conservation. Here are...
We just got a great tip about a new DIY on Instructables. This wood scrap table was made completely of salvaged wood rescued from decaying buildings in and around Hale County, Alabama... All told, the...
Printing napkins, coasters, or glassware with custom graphics or text isn’t as expensive as you might think and doesn't necessarily even require graphic design expertise. We love the idea of sendi...
Committing to blacks walls in any space can be a bit scary. If paired with dark ceilings and floors, you may feel as if your walls are crowding in on you. But when balanced with a light colored...
Sick of your plain wooden dining table? Before you consider shopping for a new one, think about how you can work with what you've got to make something new......
Q: My husband and I recently bought and moved into a house. I have to choose the curtains for the living room, but I am not sure which is the best option…it has high ceilings. Please does anyone who...
Dear readers, please allow me to geek out just this once. The lovely and talented Julian Casablancas, lead singer of The Strokes, champion of my heart, has just released his first solo album en...
As we make the transition from the breast cancer awareness month of October to the mens-oriented Movember (a month-long celebration highlighting men’s health issues - specifically prostate and testi...
Q: HELP!! I love this rug I saw in a NYT article months ago, but I cannot seem to place who makes it and where I can buy it. Any idea where I may find this info? The article does not mention the make...
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we bet you’ve been adding up your guest list and realizing that your mismatched plates and uneven number of utensils may not work for a crowd. Look ...
Q: Seeking help from Apartment Therapy's colour gurus! This grim khaki room (above, left) has depressed me ever since we moved in five years ago - it rises two floors up, making it even more oppressiv...
Instead of going horizontal with our work/storage space (where things can easily be out of reach), we like to go vertical. And while shelves are usually a great alternative, sometimes drilling...
Husband and wife team Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon have created a new collection of graceful and iconic pieces for their line, Pinch. From their studio/ showroom in London they design furnitur...
Thanksgiving is fast approaching. And given that it's also Entertaining Month on Apartment Therapy, it seemed an appropriate time to see how you feel about assigned seating for dinner parties or h...
Vinyl wall decals have been all the rage for a while, but we love this new take that brings the fun into the bathroom......
Kyle from Apartment Therapy Boston recently had the idea to utilize a hall space for book storage. As lovers of shelving and books, we're into it. Browsing through some old house tours and post...
There are tons of tricks to make your small space feel bigger. Aside from mirrors, great lighting and floating furniture, consider using glass in your small space. We spotted......
Today's post was going to be a Before & After of a re-caulked bathroom. Unfortunately I found extensive black mold. So stay tuned for the trial and errors of renovating a bathroom in a New ...
Entertaining season means guests. And guests need somewhere to sit. But if you're space is small like ours, then maybe you're looking for stow-able folding chairs, or one or two stools or poufs...
Pine cones are a sure sign of the season. And nothing new when it comes to holiday decorating: It's not uncommon to see them embroidered into a hand towel, painted onto a ceramic platter, or sc...
This might not be the most glamorous topic ever, but it's entertaining month at Apartment Therapy, and parties create waste (even if you're throwing a green shindig with reusable dishware). Our...
There is seating that oozes style and sophistication and there are couches worthy of snuggling up on for a 3 hour nap, but finding a sofa that is both hip and comfy can be a challenge. Even wor...
Name: Sarah
Location: Upper West Side, New York City
My apartment went through a massive transformation — from grungy rental to urban, light-filled oasis. The use of space is smart. It's...
Name: Susan & Matt Sandler
Location: Bedford, New Hampshire
Susan is an interior designer who studied design and architecture in Boston and recently relocated back to her cozy hometown of ...
We've heard a lot about dumpster pools lately but what dumpster gardens?
For the urban dweller, this is a great alternative to the rooftop garden. Plus, it's a perfect way to reuse and recycle ...
The home goods that are ALWAYS on sale in November are quilts and blankets - something warm to make your bed even harder to get out of on the increasingly chilly mornings. We took a quick look at a fe...
The other day Beth suggested some ways to loosen up the dining room. Funny, we're not even sure that in our increasingly informal lives there's even much of a need for this room anymore but then the ...
Shorter, colder days tend to make me want to hibernate. Just the thought of cozying up in a cave of comforters and pillows when I get home brings a sense of peace to me as I toil on through the...
What with the flaming tap water and the ecological problems with bottled water, we're seriously thinking about investing in a water filter. But most countertop water systems are awfully ugly. Need som...
While visiting the quirky yet charming city of Asheville, we stumbled upon the neighborhood of Montford. We were searching for a Caribbean restaurant that a local had recommended, but once we ...
Oh la la! Philippe Stark has created 4 different kitchen sets which are meant to inspire healthy living. Because food and culture are so closely connected he's done something quite logical, adde...
It can be easy to fret over work that goes into entertaining guests in your home, but why worry, when you can simply throw a 1-2-3-4-5 party. Your guests bring food, fun and hours of entertainment &...
This pair of Milo Baughman slipper chairs are in very good condition, no work will be needed to add them to your retro decor....
In honor of Entertaining month at Apartment Therapy, let’s take a look at the mid-century tableware of Eva Zeisel, the prolific designer who turns 103 next week. An important designer from Mo...
If Haiku were a three-dimensional art form, Japanese artist Yuri Fukuda (a.k.a. Emogayu) would be a master of it. A recent exhibit at the Archip Gallery Theater in Brooklyn, New York featured t...
This 1950's desk by Costa Mesa is walnut with wood grain formica on top and brass tone metal legs. Also features a cane panel on the back so it would nicely work away from a wall.
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Oh, my darlin', why not incorporate some clementines into your holiday tabletop? Be it in a centerpiece bowl, at individual place settings, or even as a little lantern......
We frequently talk about using our own backyard for bringing the greenery indoors. Succulent cuttings grow to make a welcoming entryway and colorful sprigs from blooming plants always cheer ou...
Fresh from our Apartment Therapy classifieds comes this Nelson Bench listed in good condition. Looks great to me and the price just cannot be beat!...
From our Apartment Therapy classifieds comes this Crate & Barrel Cameron sleeper sofa in terrific new condition. Originally $1900 this one can be yours for $950....
The team here at Apartment Therapy:SF is notorious for spending hours perusing the Flickr archives in search of amazing images to share with our readers, but we can't deny the bias we have toward im...
IKEA's drop-leaf Muddus table is one of those small, unassuming pieces that can fit into a tight space. Depending on whether you flip the leaf up or down, it seats one or two people, and it's a...
When it comes to finding gifts for our fellow editors, we usually opt for the funny rather than the cute. For instance, I've been thinking about getting Laure her very own Wuggie; and Abby's been thr...
This set of solid teak Danish Kai Kristiansen dining chairs needs a bit of work, but would be simply amazing reupholstered. ...
Q: Just bought this loveseat (large photo below), couch, & ottoman -- yes, I know it was a bad idea to get all 3 in the same cognac brown leather, but it was the only way I could get the hubby to agre...
In Niles, an Antique German Wall Clock that "keeps good time" is available for $145. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
Normally at the site of transparent bathtubs- we cringe. A lot. Generally at the thought of someone walking in while we're relaxing in a see-through tub, our behind all squished and visible. A transpa...
The holiday season is a time when friends and family may be more prone to just stop in. Are you prepared for a little casual holiday entertaining, even when it's unexpected? Some tips after the jump...
THIS WEEK
• Welcome Hometta ENDS 11/6
• Kartell Lighting Sale
• Rhody Craft 100
• Atocha Design Sale
• Smith & Hawken Liquidation Sale
• Todd Farm Antiques & Flea Mar...
As you may know we are right in the middle of ANOTHER fabulous color contest, this time full of creative kids rooms. From babies to teens, these kids are enjoying a colorful life and sharing a little ...
Name: Lezlee & Kirk
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Size: 2,100 square feet
Years lived in: 11 years
Many of you should recognize the image above, as Lezlee's art filled home was amongst the most memorabl...
Name: Ann
Location: West Village, Manhattan
Size: 2,000 square feet, 3-bedroom house
Years lived in: 10 years
Ann lives amidst Afghan, Uzbek, Turkmen and Indian textiles — to name a few of th...
With entertaining season on the horizon, we're looking for fun alternatives to the standard floral display centerpiece. Here are a few smile-worthy ideas straight made from one of our favorite p...
Linanda de-cluttered the top of a dresser and made room for some prettyfresh-picked flowers... a great treat for the halfway point!
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I've been intrigued by the work of Tony Duquette since getting the (very lucky!) opportunity to visit his home in Los Angeles in the late 1990s. Last year, Baker, Knapp & Tubbs came out with a li...
Our bedding had seen better days. A few years back our younger and rowdier felines tore up our duvet, thanks to their razor sharp claws, and we never got around to replacing it. But recently we...
The beauty of this chandelier is that it is actually a knitting machine — when the lamp is turned on, it knits its own lampshade.
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After renovating most of my own home, there are certainly some things I'd recommend doing myself, and somethings that are better left to the pros. The renovator of a 1920's bungalow in L.A. recently g...
Wes & Kayla’s admission in yesterday’s wonderful house tour that getting their apartment looking just right took a lot longer than they expected really hit home for us. It’s been over two mont...
I've been known to beg Calgon to take me away on occasion (certain months more than others), but somehow my cramped bathroom and uncomfortable bathtub never seem to do the trick. In honor of those t...
This old stylist's trick is incredibly easy to pull off. Rather than using a group of matching candles, mix the colors and heights of tapered or pillar candles. This works best when......
Q: We recently bought the sofa and chair as we began to settle into our new place slowly upgrading things from several college-based households as we were able, and then lo, I found out I was pregnan...
Have you ever considered hanging a photograph of David Bowie (circa sparkly years) next to your vanity? How about a mixed-media collage of Richard Branson in the bedroom? Well, if the British N...
The holidays are just around the corner, so it might be an appropriate time to discuss staying or getting into shape in preparation for the extra calories most of add on during the fall and winter mo...
Though the month is young, we've already seen some stunning examples of beautifully set tables to inspire the host in all of us. We have to acknowledge though, that not every party is an intimate d...
Wingback chairs, although always in season, seem most appropriate in the Fall and Winter. Visions of sitting near a blazing fire, reading a favorite book – isn’t that what winter hibernating...
Q: My husband and I just bought this house (larger photo below). Cute brick bungalow, right? Wrong. The brick is veneer and is literally falling off. It's an older home, so the opportunity to insulate...
We started wearing a watch again for the first time in years. This single act has freed us from locating our cell phone when we need to know what time it is. Using a wall clock in the home af...
Satin and grosgrain ribbons are one of the best items to have in your cupboard for last minute entertaining and gift "emergencies". A gift wrapped in brown paper (or newspaper) comes alive with...
Lago, an Italian design company, recently launched a new line of fun, modular shelving available in a delicious array of colors....
As a child of the eighties, having seen video games and graphics evolve from 8-bit basic imagery to amazing, lifelike representations, we have a soft spot for pixelation. It feels like digital no...
Dining chairs aren't always the most comfortable furniture, which is one of the reasons why people often add cushions. In addition to softening a seat, cushions can make a dining room feel more...
When we attended the Ahead of the Curve panel a few weeks ago, we had an opportunity to hear what design leaders feel are the next design trends. One trend we wanted to try was......
The garage might be one of the best rooms to pull inspiration from. It's a small space so it needs to be well organized. It gets plenty of wear and tear so pieces have to be functional yet stur...
Studio Mesila is a Tel-Aviv based design collective that specializes in sustainable design and creative reuse of materials. Their lamps use buttons, ribbons, leather, woodscrap and clothespins ...
Music is the most important part of entertaining, no? But it's hard to find the right music for entertaining: to keep the mood upbeat but not drown out conversation. Let's put our heads together for...
When your host has even just one pretty little serving dish on the table, you're made to feel special when it is passed to you. Some ideas for doing the same for your guests......
Designed by stylist David Benrud for Pottery Barn, this room is built around a sofa covered in a twill dropcloth. Too often, dropcloth slipcovers can make a space look messy and thrown together, but...
It's rare that we find a store that not only has a selection of furniture and accessories that remind us of an awesome flea market stall but that also has prices that remind us more of craigsli...
For their first collection of rugs for children, The Rug Company went to Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby of British design duo Barber Osgerby. The designers — who already have a wonderfull...
Combining two of our favorite things (bikes & beer!), French architect Raphael Betillon takes forks from old bicycles found in junkyards or bike cemeteries, cuts them in half and repurposes...
Halloween may be over but orange is a color we love year round. It is said to stimulate appetite, making it the perfect color for a kitchen. ...
Clocks under glass plates are the main attraction at this tabletop for a time-themed party. While this would probably be really spectacular at a New Year's Eve dinner, the idea we're taking away fro...
Are neon lights kitschy or cool or both? Commonly used in advertising and as a fine art medium — but not often seen in a residence....
It doesn't matter how much counter space you have — it always seems you need more during various times throughout the year. For many it's the holiday season, but if your space is small, it could...
We've talked about inspirational Entertaining Serving Pieces for really informal dinner parties; where seating doesn't seem too relevant. However, seating is a whole different story when it co...
Tis the season for entertaining, thus all the stains that come along with good times! Don't forgo using your favorite tablecloth or hide away your rugs. I've rounded up some techniques for easy stain...
Some have been lucky to find a fabulous sideboard or credenza from a sale or off Craigslist, but for those who have come up empty handed, no despair, just make on yourself. This Old House walk...
After many months of hard work, we welcome all of you to check out a new feature: Marketplace. Marketplace replaces our shopping guide and is our huge new resource for all of our readers who are in ...
As our post-Halloween candy exorcism begins, we're looking for ways to simulate the sugar high without the inevitable crash. We think these candy-inspired designs look good enough to eat, but t...
This Danish credenza by Clausen Mobler is solid teak with three sliding doors and 2 shelves inside....
Thanksgiving is coming up quickly and If you are hosting this year, chances are you'll need some more spots to seat guests. Anthropologie makes some great looking but pricey ($198 each) upholster...
We love how this bedroom feels "grown-up" without seeming stuffy or overdone. All of the elements came together to make for a stunning bedroom. Basically, we've kinda fallen for the space--le...
This vintage credenza features burled wood along the top and sides and gold drawer fronts. Truly a flamboyant and fabulous piece of furniture....
Why buy a new particle board dresser for more money when you could have this gorgeous antique hardwood dresser with brass hardware for just $280....
Living hundreds of miles from my hometown means infrequent visits for family gatherings and holidays. Still, I often crave a taste of home when hosting friends for a big meal. Vintage serving w...
We've admired Madeline Weinrib's zigzag rug for a long time, but it's one of those "price on request" products that's beyond our budget. Fortunately, zigzag and geometric patterns aren't hard t...
"It's not about having a lot of money, it's about having that one thing that makes you feel fabulous--from artwork to a sumptuous throw to spread across your bed," says Rachel Zoe. Amanda Talbot, blog...
A nice little table at a nice price, this round coffee table from West Elm can go from traditional to retro to modern in a snap....
Q: I love these cabinets (larger photo below) and will be using them in a small kitchen in a rental unit in my house. The problem is, I don't know what color countertop or backsplash to do with them....
In the Apartment Therapy Chicago classifieds, Anne is selling her Teak Four Poster Bed by Ralph Lauren for Henredon for $1150. Jump below for this and more:...
We often applaud the work created by licensed architects, but what about those who are self-taught? Filmmaker Zack Godshall explores the intriguing and similar motivations behind the building of five...
We remember well the years we lived without a dining table in our small studio apartment. Looking back, entertaining there stands out as a fun time just making it work....
THIS WEEK
• Vintage Tag Sale at the Kentlands Mansion
• Brookeville Studio Tour
• MGBW Book Launch Tour
• Atocha Design Sale
• Business of Design
• Fall 2009 Design House...
THIS WEEK
• Blueprint Parking Lot Sale
• Silver Lake Art Crawl
• MAK Day
• CHAIRS for CHAIRity
• Happy's Anniversary Party
• Woven Accents Rug Sale
• The Contemporar...
Name: Wes, Kayla & Bacon
Location: Brookline, Massachusetts
Size: 990 square feet
Years lived in: 1.5 Years
Begin with an architect and a graphic designer — engaged but living separately. Mov...
To kick off the party season and our Entertaining month here on Apartment Therapy, we've put together a fun collection of party rooms from past San Francisco house tours. Some of the more spaciou...
On the heels of yesterday's no-sew Fabri-Tac pillow cheat, come two equally simple window covering updates, both made with household fabric cast-offs: a top bed sheet and a shower curtain. While...
Though it may not seem like it here in San Francisco, where we've had a run of strangely warm weather, November marks the transition into winter, and we should soon be in for cool nights and rain...
Name: Lissa
Location: Cleveland
Lissa sent us some photos of her home in Ohio. She writes: In September 2006, we purchased our home in Pepper Pike, a leafy suburb of Cleveland. Built in 1958, ...
As a child of middle class suburbia, the tract home defined our perception of home and a house. But even in our youth we noted that although the Smiths may have occupied a similarly designed tr...
The staircase in a home isn't usually seen as a destination. But with a little bit of imagination, this area can provide an opportunity for nook-making that gives purpose to an otherwise wasted...
Last week we received an email about The Working Proof— an online print gallery and shop showcasing emerging artists. But here's the special part: its mission is to promote both art and social respo...
Recipe card boxes may seem like a quaint idea in the Internet age, but these Joseph Cornell-inspired upcycled boxes by Karen Malcolm make me start to rethink my recipe (non) organization system...
A home remodel in and of itself is a daunting task, but tack on making the home green as well and it can quickly seem too overwhelming to bear. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be. The City of South ...
Pink and beige might seem like a blah color combo, but it's one that we appreciate in certain contexts. We've seen it work really well in bedrooms, from Molly Ringwald's pad in Pretty in Pink t...
I recently bought this cart, which I love. My plan is to use it as a bar. But midway through setting up, I thought to test the paint for lead, and got a faint positive. Since I'm expecting a baby, lea...
Wirebrushing our bathroom hooks with my new drill on Sunday
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Klaas Jan Guchelaar loves music. So much so that he's found a career as a concert photographer in the Netherlands. When he's not snapping priceless moments at Living Colour concerts he's sitting back ...
Q: This is the fireplace in my new/old apartment, with the bookcases I'm having built-in. I've been reading a copy of the original 1913 prospectus for the building, which reveals that the painted-ove...
George Nelson designed the iconic Bubble Lamp in 1947. We’re used to seeing this illuminated orb in a wide range of styles and applications: pendant, floor lamp, wall mount, etc. But when we saw t...
Q: I learned to ride a motorcycle this summer - its simply amazing! In the winter most riders store their bikes in garages or storage facilities. I was wondering if its possible to keep it in my unit...
While we don't believe that you have to run out to The Container Store every time you need a container for your belongings, sometimes the right product can be invaluable. For instance, when we...
Last week we showed you the repurposed vinyl record home products made by Hamburg design store Lockeneloet. Book hooks — made from old books and wall hooks — are another popular pro...
We love terrariums, and are super interested in their many manifestations. These, in particular, are super sleek and beautiful twists on the standard dome format......
Not long ago, we blogged about using IKEA kitchen cabinets for a DIY storage bench in our kitchen. We just spotted a kindred idea in the November issue of Better Homes & Gardens. Textile des...
While researching bathroom storage yesterday, we came across a very helpful article from Better Homes & Gardens with 26(!) ideas for finding new space in your smallest room......
It's Entertaining Month at Apartment Therapy, and what's good company without good wine? There are plenty of gadgets out there and true, you can't beat a basic corkscrew, but sometimes it's nic...
From today's ArchDaily comes a beautiful home in Oporto, Portugal. Designed by Antonio Sergio Koch, the building is both monolithic and airy — due to Portuguese marble clad exterior on tw...
Yes, the architecture of a home inspires the interior design of the home, but in our age of modern and postmodern cleverness, architecture as a motif also inspires product designers... ...
Rooting a plant in water allows you to add more green around the house without buying more plants. Simply take a clipping from an existing plant and place it in water......
According to a recent study conducted at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Business, the implication is yes. Researchers found a link between citrus-scented cleaners (rather than antiseptic scents) a...
Craving a new paint color but fearful of leaving the beloved beige behind? Neutral and versatile doesn’t have to be plain Jane. Look out the window and borrow colors from nature, like blue and green...
Name: Keegan
Location: Hackney neighborhood of London, England
This is my Victorian 1 bedroom converted apartment on the edge of a park in Hackney, London. Moving into my apartment presented m...
This sleek collection of furniture from Lucie Koldova all performs a dual function. In addition to a table, a storage cabinet and shelving — it's also home exercise equipment....
Looking to add a creative touch to your office space but are tired of the stick-on decals? A one-of-a-kind mural can make your space stand out from the rest. We love the look of this innocent painti...
Using the toolkit pictured above over the weekend, I remembered it was a gift from my uncle from over ten years ago. Wondering if it was still available, I gave it a quick Google......
Last week Beth asked whether you look in other people's medicine cabinets when you're at a party. We're among the "yes" contingency. Knowing where we stand, we clean out this space before the festiv...
Our theme this month is Entertaining and I decided to take a very literal approach with table decor incorporating text and typography in the design.
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We recently engaged in a fruitless and exasperating search for good-looking, reasonably priced beverage dispensers. Too bad we didn't see these then.
Do you have a recommendation or tip for another g...
It's Entertaining month at Apartment Therapy so we've rounded up DC homes that are ready to entertain. Click through for ways to make your home party-ready and see a peek of an upcoming House ...
If you are looking for a way to sneak more artful objects into your everyday life, check out these handsome Moleskin book covers by Engrave Your Book. Their artist series provides a vast array o...
The 21c Museum Hotel calls Louisville, Kentucky home. Normally when you think high end hotels decked out with amazing artwork, we aren't usually thinking Kentucky—but maybe we should be....
Slightly more expensive than your standard vintage dresser but exponentially more decorative, this walnut example is hoping to come home with you today!...
I first saw Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange when I was in high school and found it to be extremely subversive and most enjoyably provocative then — and have seen it in eight-year i...
Fall always seems to mark the return of medieval mania. We've noticed this year's Gothic revival has a distinctly Tudor bent. While we love it in a good period film, the more-is-more mantra of ...
This gorgeous bright green rocker would be great for a baby's room, but is certainly stylish enough to grace the living room too....
We're enjoying our review copy of the new Elle Decor coffee table book titled Style and Substance. Filled with photos from the magazines 20 years of archives, it creates a bit of time capsule - a...
We fondly remember our childhood home and and all the quirks that came along with growing up there. For example, even though we had a dining room, it was only used for special occasions (Thank...
These modular Ladoro shelves from the Container Store can be adjusted to suit any of your display needs. ...
This lovely walnut based ceramic lamp has a very nice price and great vintage styling....
Most DIY-ers have had some experience using trusty painters tape to create straight, clean lines with paint, but have you tried plaster and masking tape used for automotive painting designs? Lucky f...
Room dividers can be a great way to section off a studio, but if you go for an opaque version, it can make a small space seem even smaller. The solution? Screens, curtains, and walls that allow...
Celebrity homes are pretty funny--some homes (like Julia Child and Diane Keaton) have a LOT of personality; while others...not so much. This one walks a fine line between the two: Once you figure ou...
Q: The boy and I just bought our first place — a gorgeous, light-filled condo with strong cherry/brown flooring. We originally aimed for a "cool" color concept — dove grey for the bedroo...
These Emeco Navy Counter Stools are definitely an investment, but they are going to probably outlast us all. If you were to purchase these new they would be $650 each so you are getting a pret...
Q: I am looking for ideas that address what to do with collections of ornaments if you are not able to put a holiday tree up. Not round/ball ornaments that can easily just be scattered around or place...
In the Apartment Therapy classifieds, Coco Beauvier in East Lakeview has a French Vintage Bakelite Phone available for $45. Jump below for links to this and more:...
More and more we're noticing that the architecture in our own backyard is changing for the better. While there is still an excess of waterfront McMansions and cookie-cutter display homes, there is an ...
We've hit on this idea before, but here we've stumbled on it again in a New York City apartment. Here, it looks like the table is set for a special dinner......
Named Armor this oak sideboard from Netherlands-based designer Dave Keune was created as an almost-secret place to store valuables....
Name: Dean Sawyer & Steve Drum
Location: Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Size: about 1,200 square feet
Years lived in: ½
Who else lives here? A mouse (seen once)
Stepping into Dean and Steve's sparse ...
Name: Anne Ream, Co-founder and Chief Creative Girl of Girl 360
Location: Printers Row, Chicago
Size: 1850 square feet
Years lived in: 10. The unit was originally designed and owned by the architect M...
Recently, while showing some out-of-town visitors around our newish home, I noticed a recurring theme: fabric-tac embellishments. They seem to multiply. When we moved in about a year ago I adde...
On a mission to find some containers for a floral project, I was crushed this weekend when the Bay Bridge closure made Alameda a no-go. Instead I grudgingly rolled out of bed and down to the smaller A...
Wow...we just wrapped our fifth fabulous color contest on Apartment Therapy with our largest ever final vote. Lots of you weighed in in a super-close competition between two colorful US rooms - o...
Name: Streamhouse
Size: 2,100 square feet
Location: Nichols Canyon, Hollywood Hills
There's a plenty to admire and be inspired by within the walls of this Hollywood Hills home's tasteful inter...
As a renter with a New York galley kitchen, one of my kitchen dreams is to have a proper range hood above the stove to help maintain the air quality in the small apartment while cooking. Applia...
We've blogged about sustainable Coconut Fiber doormats before but not these from Angela Adams. The newest addition to her modern line of environmentally-sensitive products are these beautiful and simp...
We realize that there’s no replacement for good old fashioned sunshine, but leaving work today and finding only darkness outside left us with a sinking feeling that the S.A.D. days of winter ...
Never has plywood made me weak in the knees like the Cherner Armchair, designed by Norman Cherner in 1958. The popularity of the chairs has grown since 1999 when the Cherner Chair Company began usin...
When we think of slipcovers, we usually envision stretch-to-fit sofa covers for a beat-up old couch. The standard stretchy version can come in handy, but there are many other looks you can get ...
Q: Our long-time tenant is moving out of our rental house and a fresh coat of paint is in order. The current color scheme is pale gray walls, dark gray trim, and white ceiling and cabinetry. Person...
As we enter the holiday season, it might be helpful to review the everyday recycling rules in New York City. I know that I'm always challenged by questions as to whether or not found party debris is...
Kevin wrote in to share this this "reinterpretation of quintessential Southern California courtyard houses", a coastal remodel designed with home technology and energy efficiency at the core of its ch...
Yes yes, trivets- those tiny, oh-so-important products that help protect our tables and countertops from burning and ugly heat rings, the things you always thought were so absurd until the day ...
It has begun: the yucky, muddy, cold weather. At least in our neck of the woods. Slimy shoes, drippy umbrellas, gloves for the cold…and it’s only the beginning of Fall. Here is some inspirat...
Q: My daughter is a graduate student in Chicago and is trying to arrange/decorate her 192 square foot studio. No painting is allowed and money is tight as she plans on living there only two year...
Sarah over at A Beach Cottage uses her home as the star for her blog. It started out as a fixer-upper and has been transformed into a cozy and natural beach side retreat. We love how Sarah ch...
The TV show Mad Men features many beautiful cocktail sets -- perfect for the start of Entertaining month at Apartment Therapy. The show's cool bars have inspired us to find a cocktail set for ou...
The Pew Research Center recently released findings about people's change in belief between 2006 and 2009 about which household objects they really NEED. For example, in 2006 68% of respondents said...
While looking for beautiful place card ideas online, we stumbled across these unique letterpress pieces. We were struck with the original placement and love the designs that are offered. We're sold......
Watching reruns of 30 Rock last night (while we should have been doing laundry) we cracked up when we heard this quote from the always-hilarious Tina Fey as modern woman Liz Lemon......
We've lived in a few big cities and one of the things we love about the often older apartments available are the built-in units. If you are lucky to have built-in units, consider making them over to m...
Leave it to Ralph to bring us everything classic and masculine for the home. The latest is a collection of wallpaper inspired by Savile Row for that ever so gentlemanly Old English look. ...
We received Speed Decorating in the mail and want to share it with you as it's good inspiration for the Fall Cure. In the book, Jill Vegas shares the tips and tricks she learned from staging ho...
Want to take a small step in painting a room in a dark color? We've been thinking about it lately and think we may take our first step with a storage space. Here are a few to help give you an i...
Royal Copenhagen is a classic brand of china from Denmark that's over 200 years old. They continue to remain relevant by inventing new variations on old patterns. Even their product shots conta...
Now that Halloween is over and the time has changed we're settling nicely into Fall and looking forward to a bunch of entertaining from now until the end of the year. This weekend we stumbled on our ...
One of the most striking features of the 15,000 square feet of space that artists Dustin Yellin and Charlotte Kidd transformed in Red Hook, Brooklyn is the 1952 Airstream trailer that sits insi...
The new Opera mobile trailer and tent — named for its resemblance to the Sydney Opera House — is a combination tent/trailer/camper that tries to bring a luxurious edge to small size...
Driving by this new building for sale in central Seattle, we couldn't help but stop and take notice. Upon further investigation, we learned that aside from its good looks, it is also built green ...
In an all-too-early nod to Christmas, we re-watched The Holiday over the weekend. While the movie itself is so-so, the interiors of Kate Winslet and Jude Law's English cottages just pull us right in...
Each month the oh-so-chic-and-on-trend editors of Daily Candy team up with Target to bring you the latest and greatest items to buy for yourself, your friends and your family. This month's pick...
We recently saw Sean Scherer's home on re-nest via The New York Times so when my husband and I were up in the Catskills this weekend and came across one of the best antique stores I have ever s...
Jean Greenfield's husband did most of the major work on her beautiful vintage-inspired kitchen in her Arts & Crafts-style San Anselmo home. Jean is no stranger to the food industry; she has worked...
November is the start of the party season and that makes us both excited and a tad bit nervous. We love throwing dinner parties (and attending them too!) so this year we wanted to make sure ou...
I'm thrilled to show off this handcrafted furniture by Portland, OR artisan, Dave Seoane. His work is full of personality while managing to stay true to clean modern design. Utilizing 3 main ele...
Sometimes the simplest of things are the easiest ideas to forget about. Often times it's easy to think a diy project has to be a daunting undertaking, but not today. Click through to see how easy t...
A bit of an investment piece, this 1950's Freeform sofa set includes the sofa and the sofa chair. It has been reupholstered in a nubby brown fabric with black accents and is a true showstopper...
Never mind the pain — when it comes to woodworking, it’s no plane, no gain. Hand planes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, all designed to flatten wood surfaces. Their function makes them...
Welcome to our new Boston-based blogger, Ronee Saroff!
Name: Libby and John Lodge (of John Lodge Architects)
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Most Boston dwellers are familiar with the pitf...
Worthy of a collector, this Hans Wegner and Johannes Hansen chair appears to be in really wonderful condition. There are actually two available if you have the budget to indulge in both they w...
Download some of Jonathan Adler's wallpaper designs (or a photo of Liberace, his adorable terrier) to your phone of choice. Included patterns are a greek key, classic bamboo fretwork and a funky ...
Just last week, a friend of ours threw a last minute get-together. The evening of friends and food went off without a hitch and it got us thinking--entertaining at the drop of a hat is so enjoyable. ...
This antique Balinese bed makes a wonderful coffee table. At 4' x 6' it's going to take a pretty large space, but it is a great price for a piece that big. ...
The price on this vintage dresser is really a steal as it appears to be in really nice shape for its age....
Rising high above the SOMA streets on the 52nd floor, the Icons of Design designer showcase transformed the interiors of four of the luxurious Grand Residences in Millennium Tower. Twenty-five ...
Almost everyone feels that they don't have enough storage in their bathroom. On the other hand, you don't want to make an already small space feel cluttered by covering every available surface ...
If you want to introduce some unconventional color in your home but don't want to commit to painting walls, here's one idea from Sköna Hem: paint the bookshelves all the same color. It may not be a...
Q: I've been looking for a rug with gray and brown swirls. Does anyone know where I could get a rug like this? I was looking for decorating ideas from a real estate website and came across this rug i...
This Crate & Barrel desk would make a nice work surface for a laptop, and can double as a console table when the work surface is tucked away inside....
Q: I have a problem. Neither my husband nor I are collectors of stuff. We like mostly empty table tops, bookshelves with books in them, and as little clutter as possible. The problem is, my husband wo...
In the Apartment Therapy Chicago classifieds, Cleo in Roscoe Village has this Vintage Butler Cart available for $100. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
We love finding gorgeous home decor that's good-looking and functional, and we've found both with this company creating lighting with flexible, handy and adjustable functions for a plethora of home l...
We love the rustic vintage appeal of using grain sacks in home decor. We're not sure about the slip factor, but with proper underlayment, we're ready to hop onboard with this stair runner made from ...
Congrats to the final two entries in the Room for Color contest! Kyle's striped living room with an "Updated Mid-Century" color palette is in a rental apartment in Los Angeles and Beth's "Kind of Bl...
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