As home entertaining has loosened up over the years, the kitchen has become the gathering place and focal point of many houses - they are no longer hidden behind a swinging door and off limits to guests. If your kitchen is feeling like it should be hidden due to its frightful appearance there are a few small changes you can take that will give your kitchen a mini facelift. More

We all have that one friend. You know — the one who's really into cocktails, who goes to other cities just to visit bars, who could have a 30-minute conversation about how to mix the perfect Manhattan. You're grateful to this friend for being a treasure trove of boozing knowledge, and for all the drinks they've made you — but what do you get someone with 50 bottles in their liquor collection? Apartment Therapy has you covered. More

Third-generation patternmaker Eric Kaster and partner Sattie Clark are the founders of Eleek, a Portland based company that sells handmade lighting, sinks, hardware and tiles. The product offerings range from traditional and vintage to modern and eclectic and are mostly constructed of recycled or reclaimed metals.

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Austin residents now have an alternative to the larger, more well-known hardware stores: TreeHouse. Built on the principles of providing healthy, sustainable, affordable and long-lasting products for the home, residents with all sorts of projects will be able to find what they need here. More

Most of us who rent can only daydream about bathroom renovations like installing low-flow toilets and bamboo flooring, or swapping out our 80's-style chipped ceramic sink for one that looks like it was plucked from a Zen garden. However, there are lots of ways to make a rental bathroom brighter, greener, and more modern. Here are 10 tips to help move your rental bathroom out of The Flinstones and into The Jetsons. More

Designer James Plumb has a knack for reusing old material to make new and functional pieces of art. These vintage-suitcases-turned-dressers exemplify his talent. More

I recently came across a very hip bathroom renovation project in Portland (via Jetson Green). It's hard to believe this is the same bathroom! More

One of my favorite features in a house is a window seat. It seems like the perfect place to read, sip some hot tea, or just watch the world go by. I always figured you had to be lucky enough to find a place that came with a window seat, but I found a few sites that offer how-to guides for installing your own. More

I never thought I'd use the phrases "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "recycled appliance" in the same sentence, but I'd like to introduce you to my current furniture fascination: the upcycled bathtub sofa, inspired by the apartment of Holly Golightly. More

When space it tight, sometimes you just have to be a little more ingenious with the details. For instance, check out this built-in cabinet that also houses a stair: More