One of my friends recently described shopping for a sofa with her husband as one of the most depressing things one could do on a weekend. It is one of those furniture purchases where people are terrified of making a mistake, since the general thought is that a sofa will be in your home for at least the next ten years. Here is a simple guide to help you navigate the overwhelming sofa market.

Name: Eminé Avanessian & Nathan Cabrera of Pygmy Hippo
Location: Los Angeles, California
Size: 1550 square feet
Years Lived In: 4.5; Rented

Emi and Nathan’s unique apartment is not for the faint of heart. You might mistake it for a natural history museum, as taxidermied critters stare back at you from every corner. It’s not surprising - the couple met at Emi’s past job working at a museum. One might assume that they are hunters, but actually they are nothing of the sort. Rather, they are curators, collectors, self-taught artists, DIY enthusiasts, and the owners of the delightfully itty-bitty Mid-City West gift shop, Pygmy Hippo.

Recently engaged and hoping to plan a wedding that's both creative and unique without breaking the bank? Well, you're in luck! Because this month, we are planning on revealing some of the best (top secret) wedding planning tips — all sourced from the pros! We'll be starting with a small yet impactful way to keep your reception chic yet budget friendly. 

I was browsing Etsy one day, and I noticed someone selling a book that I loved as a child. It was ‘Half Magic,’ by Edward Eager, but the title of the book wasn’t anywhere in the listing. The book was being sold as a prop. ‘Vintage décor,’ the listing said. Which made me sad, but also got me thinking. Are books becoming obsolete?

Pacific Helm's Happy Modern Office is built on catalog basics. For a stylish blank canvas, here are the finds that make a clean-lined backdrop for pops of color, playful accessories, and thriving plants (and employees!).

While IKEA remains a favorite destination for affordably accessorizing or furnishing the home quickly on a budget, making the trip out to the crowded aisles on a weekend can be a challenge, especially for anyone without a car. But what if you could skip the crowds and lines altogether (and the temptations of Swedish candies awaiting at the checkout lines)? Here's how...

Apartment Therapy commenters can be an opinionated bunch, not hesitant to call homeowners out on perceived infractions. One of the worst offenses? Being a 'high hanger' — that is, mounting all your art so high on the wall that a person of normal height would have to crane their neck to look at it. But what about being a low hanger? Lately I've spotted quite a few rooms with art displayed just a few feet off the floor. 

Name: Lesli
Location: Greenwood, Virginia

We are only the second family to live in an old farmhouse, built in 1880, and an integral part in the development if the town of Greenwood, Va. The house was intact, but in sad, neglected shape when we moved in, as a rental nine years ago.

With a small space comes great responsibility...the responsibility of finding where to fit everything. Some decide to forgo owning a television completely, but even those living in the smallest spaces usually want a television for the occasional movie night, especially now that HDTV displays come in extremely flat form factors that allow installation in spaces where once no tube set dared to tread...

I fell hard for the Grissini bench while researching a recent Shop the Room post. Since DWR's prices aren't always within reach, I used the sleek chrome and leather collectible as a jumping-off point for a Dramatic Modern boudoir, complete with a similar bench and chic accessories. What do you think?