Sometimes I torture myself by doing a search for Art Nouveau furnishings on 1stDibs. I covet the impossibly beautiful lamps, mirrors, plates and furniture — all impossibly priced. You won't impress your purist collector friends (and some of these pieces are very loose interpretations of the style!), but these pieces can give your room a bit of Art Nouveau-esque whimsy and fun.

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Have you jumped on the recent plastic animal bandwagon yet? It's easy to join in - just look at the bottom of your child's toy bins and you're sure to find some plastic toys that are makings of a good looking project. More

Colorful mirrors are formal with a fun edgy twist. They look great in every room and can be an easy DIY weekend project, even for those of us who aren't exactly crafty. More

Budget is the name of the game, but you'd never know after taking a peek at Andi and Dean's newly renovated bathroom. Following the purchase of their San Francisco Victorian last year, the couple has taken on the remodel room by room. Check out the amazing transformation of their master bath! More

From refurbished vintage to more custom and high-end shops, I come across a lot of great furniture makers in my quest for good design. Because we pride ourselves in covering a wide spectrum of styles and tastes here on Apartment Therapy, I wanted to share CR Currin and their line of high-end, elegantly crafted home furniture. More

Yesterday I had the opportunity to see a NASA telescope being built, and one outstanding design feature still under construction is a honeycomb of eighteen large mirrors. Now, it's definitely an unlikely inspiration, but it got me thinking about how interesting groups of mirrors can look. More

When I planned my son's nursery I had only one item on my wish list, Restoration Hardware's Iron & Rope Mirror. The problem? It cost more than I budgeted for the entire room. However, with a quick trip to the hardware store and another one to the Swedish retail giant, I was in business. More

This week I wrapped up my first bathroom renovation. (Well, almost.) Having never done a bathroom renovation I didn’t really know what I was getting into. I remember thinking, how much could it really cost? This room is tiny! For today’s post I am going to outline all of my costs from start to finish. I realize that each bathroom comes with its own challenges and issues and this is simply one experience. More

Among all the fixtures, faucets, plumbing and potties at KBIS — the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show — there are some noticeable trends. As I filtered through all the kitchen and bathroom commotion in Las Vegas this week, here are the three trends that stood out:
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If you like the look of a framed art collage on a wall but don't have content to show off, you can always fill those frames with mirrors for a unique and softer effect. More