This post is a bit of a Flickr Finds meets Before and After meets Good Questions...a little bit of everything! Longtime AT reader Mindy sent us an email with the details and photos of a recent (very ...
Claud Gurney is a well-traveled man. A native of Surrey, he worked in Paris for many years before arriving at our very own University of Chicago to study economics, and ultimately returning to Engl...
Abigail wants to know if the decor police will come after her: "Can I mix metals? I have a great drum shade chandelier in my living room that I absolutely love, and it has brushed aluminum accents (l...
Purely a bit of eye candy for a Friday afternoon. We have a long standing LOVE for Chinoiserie and this gold and pink bedroom is no exception......
We're feeling the need for a little boost this weekend, so we're sharing some wonderfully patterned rooms from designer Greg Natale. Use them as inspiration to add a little bit of pattern or color i...
A "now you see it, now you don't" dressing area: Take a simple clothes rack (or two or three) and run them along a wall of the bedroom, hiding them behind a colorful curtain to create a easily access...
Remember this beautiful Edgewater Two Flat? We love the way they used Chinese window screens as a focal point on the wall, and we went searching for some in Chicago......
Although we enjoy being the mixer and matcher of styles between varying sources, this plug from Room & Board is a great inspirational idea. Check out these bedding sets that have already been mixed u...
We clipped this image from an old issue of Budget Living years ago. There are so many innovative uses of vintage pieces going on this space: bookshelves in the kitchen, a chalkboard to-do list, and ...
The Kitchn is a busy place this week, something about the combination of food and love just works out well. We've been pairing romantic rooms with home cooked meals this week on AT and our latest gour...
So rich, so fresh, so light, so cool...we had a tough time picking our favorite rooms by Frank Roop who "believes in creating original environments that are ‘couture’. To achieve this it is esse...
A while ago we posted the concept of the anti-closet: exposed storage for your clothes. Today we're looking at a few more options for open storage, this time for smaller items. Click below to see th...
Lara Cameron is a multi-talented artist/designer who (among other things) makes great looking, limited edition, hand-screened fabric......
In South Loop, this queen Moroccan headboard is for sale; dark hardwood with intricate carved detailing. Box springs, matress, screws and rails are available for additional $50.
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There is a Bedroom Event going on at IKEA - purchase a mattress before March 16......
Lacy sent us a good question - "I got these great chairs last summer (after months of searching - at a great place on Broadway called Lisa's Loot. Don't know if AT has discovered it yet). I love them,...
These little rugs seem like the perfect thing to get you through those last couple months of winter. They could inject a room with spring colors, but they're also machine washable (so they can handl...
It never fails: we keep finding our way to UK (and European) stuff. Although to ship from Tom Faulker's London-based furniture may not be worth the time and cost, these fantastic handmade metal chair...
Dish rack love. We got a tiny bit of flack for singing the praises of an expensive dish rack by simplehuman, but we're sticking to our guns on this one. It's true that $70 is a lot to spend on a dish ...
Rounded curves and continuous lines makes the loop a bit of an anomaly in the world of sleek, modern beds......
For Valentine's Day, we wanted to share one of our favorite apartments from a very sexy movie: Jean Luc Godard's Contempt. It might not be the most romantic film ever, but it's definitely hot...just...
Name: Laneneedssleep
Location: Livonia, Michigan
Laneneedssleep sent us in this inspiration photo to enter our Romantic Bedroom Giveaway. About the photo: "A romantic escape-the meshing of two worl...
We're moving into a bungalow soon (!) and with it came some immense and intensely lovely chandeliers. But they are filthy. The thought of cleaning them is daunting. We've turned to grandma and the we...
If you're looking for a modern bed on a budget, a platform bed is a good bet. You won't have to buy box springs since platforms require a mattress only, and the simplicity of the design means that y...
Pottery Barn stores are holding a free class on Designing the Perfect Bedroom......
Love is in the air...or in a nightstand drawer or a padlocked chest underneath the bed.
Like any hobby/job/task, a healthy sex life sometimes requires the use of...eh em...special tools. We don't ne...
Romantic and strange, Sarah Cihat's new porcelain wares have added unexpected embellishments in brass and copper....
After AT reader Barry tipped us off to Jubilee Furniture, we made the trek to suburban Carol Stream to scout for vintage finds. (Important to note: The store is only open on Fridays from 3-8 pm and ...
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Name: Angela
Location: Yukon, Oklahoma
Anglea sent us in this photo to enter our Romantic Bedroom Giveaway. Her tip is below the jump:...
Just right for our Bedroom month, a really good deal on a Room & Board Architecture Bed. It is like new, king sized and is going for $500.
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A slightly wild grass green chesterfield might be just the place for an after-dinner brandy...five vintage finds working together. Jump below for all prices, info and links......
One of our current obsessions...woven ottomans. We love the casual look of round ottomans that can double as side tables and extra seating, and in natural materials like rattan we like them even mor...
Name: Cricketchirp
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Cricketchirp sent us in this photo of this inspiration room to enter our Romantic Bedroom Giveaway. She says that it's the boutique hotel look with ...
Alexis writes: This isn't a terribly unique question, but I'm hoping you can help me out. My husband and I are converting a rarely used bedroom into a media room that's ideal for lounging away our NW...
Sin in Linen prides itself on the naughty side of things. Maybe pink leopard print and skulls don't really get you in the mood, but we think these heart throw pillows are both sweet and edgy....
Writing our post on Jill Malek, we started thinking about bedrooms and wallpaper. For our money, the bedroom is the perfect spot for wall coverings. Use paper in small doses as a headboard, or creat...
I live in a not-too-big condo with my family and love it. There is not much I would change about it, honestly. But, it is fun to dream, so if I had a three wishes from the home genie here is what I w...
Chicago design shop Urban Source has some of the best wallpaper options in the city. They carry designs by Ferm Living, Erica Wakerly, Florence Broadhurst, by Hanna, Nama Rococo, Mod Green Pod, Pala...
We stopped into a Women's Resource Fair last weekend held at the Unitarian Church in Evanston, and among the eco-friendly cabinetry, financial guidance gurus, and our friends from purepeace salon and...
Name: Jade
Location: Austin
Jade sent us in this photo of her room to enter our Romantic Bedroom Giveaway. She says, "I like our bedroom because it is full of natural light and soothing colors (I lo...
Haute couture meets decor. Mark Shaw's fashion photographs capture 1960s over-the-top glamour. Just a few accessories from these interiors would be enough to glamify almost any modern apartment toda...
We're always inspired by a transformation - and the photos from this Streeterville High Rise makeover are pretty dramatic. From a blank canvas to a dynamic space, it is a prime example of the power o...
The kitchn is all hopped up on coffee recipes and trivia this month so we want to point out that this brew of the gods isn't just for sipping.
Taking a tip from a former art school instructor (who ...
Kumiko Murakami
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February is Bedroom Month on AT:Chicago
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Name: Tac
Location: Austin
Tac sent us in this inspiration room to enter our Romantic Bedroom Giveaway. What does she like about this room? She says, "A strong, sturdy headboard in an airy room." H...
We're always on the lookout for well-made pieces that last, which is why we love Salvage One on Hubbard Street. Their ever-changing inventory is salvaged from buildings in Chicago and elsewhere, and...
These deceptively simple pieces are all about the tactile details...they are lightly padded and upholstered in leather, making the surface soft to the touch, in keeping with the visual cue of the rou...
In Lincoln Park, this Hans Wegner chair and ottoman is for sale. Slat back style with all cushions intact and ready for some fab upholstery.
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Name: Manda
Location: Chicago
Manda sent us in this inspiration photo to enter our Romantic Bedroom Giveaway. She says "I saw this in the catalog and can't stop imagining how warm and comfy this hea...
A reader, Carie, spotted a credenza for sale on Craigslist that she thought was part of an AT:Chicago post ages ago but couldn't find it again. She wrote to us, pointing out the ad and asking if she...
This loft apartment by Shelton, Mindel and Associates is just so sleek. The first thing we noticed was the unexpected gray-blue and red-orange color scheme. And then we saw the living room...
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Deborah emailed us a good question: I have a windowless kitchen, which currently is lit by the original fluorsecent tube in a plastic box on the ceiling. The kitchen is around the corner and the len...
Antique bread bowls are gorgeous, sturdy pieces to use all over your home. The obvious choice is to keep them in the kitchen for fruit or serving or a tabletop centerpiece. Other ideas: entryway catc...
We found out about the re-opening of Detroit shop Mezzanine through CS Magazine's blurb on the city's shopping scene. They've got a great catalog of modernist furniture and accessories online, inclu...
We think fresh flowers add so much to a home year round that we hesitate to make them seem like a February-only treat...but they are pretty perfect for Valentines Day... and we think these are the bes...
Name: Weidknecht
Location: Pflugerville, Texas
Weidknecht sent us in this image to enter our Romantic Bedroom Giveaway. She says "This is how a bedroom should feel." Her bedroom tip is below......
We did some furniture rearranging last week, which got us thinking about the best way to tackle this task. Click below for our tips, and add your own in the comments......
Name: Cathrynsrealm
Location: Corbin, Kentucky
Cathrynsrealm sent us in this photo of an inspiration room to enter our Romantic Bedroom Giveaway. She says "This bedroom is romantic because the bed i...
We first saw a full page ad for Isaac Mizrahi fabrics for S. Harris in Vogue Living (fall/winter '07). Clicking over to the hip S. Harris site and seeing Mizrahi in action cutting, gathering, coverin...
The Historic Chicago Bungalow Association has compiled an online list of super-helpful instructions for renovators. Many of the step-by-step projects are useful whether you own or rent. Learn how to...
Name: Jmorey
Location: Lafayette, Indiana
JMorey sent us in this photo of his inspiration room to enter our Romantic Bedroom Giveaway. He says , "I know it's not technically a bedroom, but i would l...
In the West Loop, a Mid-century Lounge Chair in a great green and turquoise floral print. The price includes delivery in Chicagoland.
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Kelly Van Patter is a designer to the stars! Based in LA, Van Petter Design has created livable sets for film and TV, including multiple seasons of The Apprentice. We got a kick out of the bedroom d...
A great online shop for specialty items, pieces from Lekker have been profiled on AT a few times. Always stylish and easy to search, we especially like to see what shows up on the "Hot" list.
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Name: Mangotree
Location: Oklahoma City
Mangotree sent us in this photo of her inspiration room to enter our Romantic Bedroom Giveaway. She says this about the photo, "The colors and similar decor i...
We have a pretty big kitchen with large windows but very little storage space, so one day we decided to use a pair of narrow bookshelves to hold some of our dishes. It felt a little funny at first, ...
On the back pages of February's Domino, Pottery Barn Bed and Bath catalog art director Philippine Scali reveals "10 things that make [her] happy." One of them: Italian glass bottles to rival the disp...
Name: Shinerld
Location: Nashville, Tenessee
Shinerld sent us in this photo of an inspiration bedroom to enter our Romantic Bedroom Giveaway. About the photo: "I really like the use of fabric in t...
We took a peek back at our Small Cool entries to put together this roundup of bedrooms in smaller apartments ...the square footage is less, but with no sacrifice on style......
Name: Lorijo
Location: Hersey, Michigan
Lorijo sent us in this photo of her black and white brocade bedroom to enter our Romantic Bedroom Giveaway. Her bedroom tip is below......
We love designer Betsy Burnham's bedrooms. Besides making killer use of color, they always seem to have multiple purposes: they're hang-out spots, reading nooks, and storage areas. We know you're no...
Next up in in our look at the best of modern bed design we have an Italian entry. Low and sleek with rounded edges and a padded backboard, it manages to be both ultra modern and comfortable looking. ...
Over the years, we've gotten much better about under-the-bed organization. Right now you'll find: some collapsible luggage, a bag full of gift wrap items, a sweater box, and not much else. Other than ...
We've used Cost Plus World Market many times as a source for simple, inexpensive white curtain panels. They're sold in pairs for around $25, and ours have held up well in our own home. Right now ther...
Christina needs some leads: "I am looking for an expert in soundproofing in Chicago. I'd like to have my ceiling decoupled. I've talked to some contractors, but they do not have the level of expertise...
In our search for a console desk for our budget apartment makeover, we looked around the web for some inspiration. Many of these aren't what you'd call budget items, but it never hurts to look at we...
The combination of Valentines Day and Bedroom Month on AT is too good to let pass by. You've thought of the roses, the chocolates, the champagne, but what about the boudoir decor?
We have a romance c...
100% wool rugs by Patricia Urquiola show off differing pile heights as well as varied width sections. The offbeat designs are perfect Urquiola:...
Our friend Genie has a budget of $300 to makeover her living room, dining room, and home office. It's not much money, but we're teaming up with Nicole from Making It Lovely to make it happen. With t...
While we have to say we think everyone who took part in the January Jumpstart project ended up winning since we all made an improvement to our homes, it's time to give a special shout-out to the entr...
The top posts on AT: Chicago last week rounded up many styles of Chicago bedrooms, gave a how-to for cleaning the bedroom in 10 minutes, looked at 5 ways to make a small room feel larger and lots mor...
Roses are red, Violets are blue, Valentine's Day is sneaking up...Are you ready?
So we're not poets but we do love hand-written sentiments. If you haven't checked out the Lakeview gem called Pape...
You asked and we listened. In response to last week's post on Flat Files and Cabinets we had several requests for good-looking standard file cabinets. Click below for everything from lateral to vert...
Last Friday, we kicked off a little game of Guess the Decade, featuring a sitting area with the Saarinen womb settee and chair. When we came across the photo, we felt it was pretty classic and timele...
In Lakeview, this William Sonoma black finish coffee table is for sale. Top includes a removable wicker lined serving tray.
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We were reading the new March issue of Real Simple in the bathtub on Saturday and nearly dropped it in the bubbles upon reaching page 128, as we saw Apartment Therapy at the top of their list of "The ...
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