Peacock inspired decor has been on the trend watch since, well — practically forever. The majestic birds have graced everything from ancient Chinese silk paper art to Tiffany lamps, and in recent years they've made big waves in the world of home design. Generally, birds gross me out, but I make a happy exception for anything peacock. More

A girlfriend of mine recently referred to her "fat mirror" (one that made her look wider and shorter) and her "skinny mirror" (one that elongated her frame). Is this a red flag for some major body image dysmorphia or is she on to something? For me, buying a mirror has always been about its frame and its shape. It never occurred to me that some mirrored reflections could be more accurate than others. And, really, who cares? What matters is what is on the inside, right? I know, I know. But let's indulge this narcissistic train of thought for just a moment. More

In April one of my very old-school bathrooms was featured in a post about William Morris wallpaper (a tie-in to our House Tour the month before). Several helpful commenters pointed out that the mirror above the sink is far too small (and too dark) for the space. And they were so right! The mirror was a temporary placeholder that had become, well, a permanent placeholder. More

Like Sharpie drawings come to life, each tubular steel design in the Thin Black Lines collection shifts from 2D flatness to 3D materiality in the blink of an eye. I first featured a chair from this Nendo collection in my post on London Design Week 2010. Since then, I've come across several additional pieces from this Japanese designer, and thought you might appreciate a more in-depth look at the collection. More

As the economy continues to putter along, city dwellers are finding cheaper ways to live. While some have decided to move out of the city, others have decided to move below it. Once considered dark and undesirable, English basement apartments are now appealing to those who want to stay conveniently located in the city with a smaller budget. English basements may now be attracting thrifty professionals, but that doesn't change the fact that they're still dark. Here are a few tips on how to make an underground apartment livable and bright. More

If you want a quick way to inject some whimsy or humor into your home, think about playing with scale. Oversized everyday items are a conversation starter. More

Line Vautrin is a name I’d heard for years before realizing that it belonged to a) a person, not a company (I was confusing the name Line, pronounced LEEN, with the word Ligne, pronounced LEEN-ye); and b) a fascinating designer whose work warranted more exploration. Let's take a closer look at this underexposed, brilliant 20th century artist. More

Here on Apartment Therapy, we pride ourselves on our ability to search out the best and the brightest elements of home decor to share with our readers. We try hard to find DIY projects to enhance the home and to highlight sometimes quirky pieces that nevertheless work in certain spaces. And sometimes, like today, we just need to share a find so bizarre that only you, our readers, can truly appreciate it.

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Kai-Wei Hsu is back with a new collection of beautiful wood furnishings. His Vice Collection brings his expert woodworking skills to a liquor cabinet, a bar cart, cigarette tables, a vanity and a jewelry box — all the important stuff! These are Mad Men-style furnishings with a timeless edge. More

Furnishing a downtown loft? Bolier might be the perfect fit — the range of high-end furniture gives modern edge to traditional furnishings with amazing quality and style. Timeless classics of exceptional design and construction! More