I recently came across the Eadie chair and was struck by the combination of colorful, comfortable design and handmade, eco-friendly craftsmanship, a combination that's incredibly refreshing. More

In my quest for sleek, spare minimalism, I never thought I'd become a fan of infusing my décor with a touch of whimsy. Quirky, cutesy, ironic — these were words I never associated with stylish design. But lately, I'm all about adding a punch of unexpected humor to liven up my pad. Inspired by my recent stay at the very whimsical Mondrian South Beach, I've selected a few items that can add a similar charm to your home. What do you think — hot, or just plain hokey? More

Over the last decade we've seen the trend of slick stainless steel appliances take over American kitchens. While that might make for a modern streamlined look, we're finding the warm feel of these vintage inspired refrigerators a refreshing change. More

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Vioski is a 4,000 square foot showroom that opened in Los Angeles in June of 2004. With two other nationwide showrooms, they house some of today's freshest designs and artwork.

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The fluid colors in the Francis wall mirror by French design company Petite Friture (or Small Fry in English) are created using water color techniques on the unique surface that the mirror provides. The colors on the Francis mirror are a unique take on the look of aged mirrors that is so popular at the moment.

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There's nothing like the crackle, warmth and glow from a real wood-burning fireplace. But for apartment dwellers without an existing fireplace, alternatives to the traditional chimney and flue are necessary. Ventless designs powered by eco-friendly biofuel are now available in modern materials and as ceiling-mount, wall-mount and floor standing units. Here are a few sleek designs that won't leave you feeling left out in the cold.

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Sometimes you have to touch and knock a piece of furniture to check if it is real wood and not just some factory-made composite. Well, not with these pieces. You can tell they're wood because you can see the grain and the natural shape of the wood--sometimes even the bark. What do you think of these tables, which look like cross-sections of a tree trunk or a slice of tree? Do you love their organic, natural untamed look or do you think they reek of faux rustic ski lodge?
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Libratone is a fairly new company making headlines with a duo of award-winning Airplay speakers, blending hi-fi sound with sleek, modern design. We had some one-on-one time with Soren Pedersen, CEO of Libratone, at this year's CES, giving us a behind the speaker grill demo of their flagship speaker, the Libratone Lounge. More

Mixing the relaxing outdoors with smart home technology isn't always easy. You have to wrangle the crazy routines of busy families with the unpredictable forces of nature. However, once you have everything nailed down to the very last automated drape, this is what you get... More

Judging from the reaction to last year's Make a Big Splash: Clear Glass Tub post (it was the most popular post on Apartment Therapy in 2011), I think that a few of you might find this interesting. Check out this stunning, custom-made indoor glass swimming pool designed by Paxton Locher Architects.

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