Guess The Decade: Blue Kitchen
To kick off the weekend, how about a little round of Guess The Decade? Take a good look at the photo above and then jump below to cast your vote......
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Floral Arrangements from AT:CHI House Tours
Week "Zero" of the Spring Cure (when we prepare for 8 weeks of home-health) starts Monday. We're more than ready for spring, and we're psyched to get ourselves back into the habit of buying fresh fl...
CHI Good Questions: Non-Platform Modern Bed?
Meredith sent us an email especially for the last day of bedroom month: "I was excited for February as bedroom month, because I have been on a search for a new bed/bedroom furniture. As the bedroom al...
Leap Year Stuff for the Home
If you're a leap year baby or know someone who is, chances are you've been given (or have given) hokey birthday cards and t-shirts over the years. How about some stuff for the home? Check out these le...
Roundup: Vintage Dressers
For the last day of bedroom month, here's a brief roundup of vintage dressers in Chicago, from George Nelson to Paul Frankl to 1970s style. Click below for more....
Caste
Remarkably beautiful things in an amazing storefront space. Soaring ceilings, huge windows and gallery-like white walls compliment the hand-made pieces......
Adam & Viktoria Pillows
At $265 each, these oversized 19 x 19 inch pillows are priced beyond what most people would spend on an accessory. We chose to post them because, although they might not be practical, the hand-dyed ...
Look! Our Fireplace, Then and Now
We are in the thick of making improvements to our new bungalow (thankfully we can do all of this without living in it just yet). With big jobs like a full kitchen upgrade and refinishing floors, focus...
Ukranian Village Podcast on Dwell
Dwell visits Chicago - the Ukranian Village to be exact. Take a walk along Division......
Close-up: Christy and John's Ready-made Bar
We culled lots of great ideas from Christy and John when we photographed their home, but one that really stuck with us was this little bar area. It looks as if it was custom-made for their nook unde...
Spring Style Bedding and Blankets from Anthropologie
Sarah's post on spring scents for the home really got us itching for a Spring that we know is still pretty far away. To wrap up bedroom month, we picked a few spring-y favorites from Anthropologie......
Color-Coordinated Desk Sets
Why do desks in catalog photos always look so organized? Besides the lack of papers and minimal office supplies, they almost always have color-coordinated desktop accessories. Even if you've got a r...
KBIS 2008 Preview: Poggenpohl's Kitchen "For Men"
We'll be attending this years KBIS show in Chicago, the giant trade show full of what's new in Kitchen and Bath design. The preview photo above is of the Poggenpohl P'7340 kitchen, targeted at men......
CHI Scavenger: Vintage Sofa for $495
In the South Loop, we spotted this vintage sofa with striped upholstery. Love the wood frame/legs and the bolster pillows!
Parsons console and chenille sofa details below:...
Anglepoise Fifty Lamp by Anthony Dickens
Designed in 2008, the Anglepoise Fifty is based on the original Anglepoise lamp designed in 1932 by George Carwardine. This update takes the lamp which is known for its flexibility and fixes it in pl...
CHI House Tour: Christy & John's Logan Square Bungalow
Name: Christy and John
Occupation: Public Health Project Manager and Publishing Sales Rep, respectively
Location: Logan Square
Type: Wood-frame bungalow, circa 1904
Size: 1500 sq ft
Years Lived In: ...
Amazing Vintage Danish Modern Sleeper Sofa
We've been blogging sleeper sofas as we wrap up Bedroom month - we covered air-mattress models yesterday and Maxwell just did a round up today, but one area we hadn't thought much about were vintage ...
Suburbia Series from the Post Family
We were excited to click over to the Post Family's website this morning and find some new prints designed by our very own house tour host, Alex Post. The Suburbia Series is an homage to standardized...
CHI Good Questions: Modern Blonde Wood Pedestal Table?
Jennifer is looking for suggestions: "I need help breaking out of my dark wood furniture habit! First up is a search for a modernish pedestal table in blonde wood about 36 inches in diameter. Any reco...
Survey: Bedroom Door Open or Closed?
This is a silly question, but sometimes that's what it takes to get to know our readers' quirks and habits. Lately my husband and I have been flip-flopping (big struggle, we know) about sleeping with ...
Lago Table Lamp from Crate and Barrel
We've all been told that deep blues are the hot colors for 2008, and we're seeing a lot of them in Crate and Barrel's new catalog. One of our favorite picks from the new collections is the Lago Lamp...
Small Spaces on Project Runway
Project Runway - we've been watching since Season One (Jay Rules!) and always like the section of each season's finale episode when Tim Gunn goes visiting. Seeing the the homes of the designers is alw...
Spring Scents for the Home
We're entering that last stretch of winter in Chicago where we start to convince ourselves that spring is just around the corner even though we know by experience that it's more than a few weeks awa...
HousewArEz from Fractalspin
In the latest issue of Time Out Chicago (issue no. 157), edgy coasters are all the rage. We'll back up Jessica's cute felt finds from Rose and Radish earlier today with a totally different spin on the...
Ralph Lauren's American Living Home Collection at JC Penney
Ralph Lauren - when we think of his home goods, visions of English country homes (with the accompanying "correct" dog) jump to mind, but one of his collections for JC Penney is inspired by an entirel...
Felt Coasters at Rose and Radish
We love felt. It's basic but cozy. It also makes one heck of an indestructible coaster.
These brightly-colored 100% Merino wool coasters at Rose and Radish probably won't fall prey to the dreaded...
Sublime Stitching: Rock n' Roll Embroidery
Dolly Parton by Jenny Hart, 15 x 17 inches, Private Collection
We've posted Sublime Stitching on AT before, but checking through our archives we realized this online shop wasn't in any of our stor...
CHI Sales Calendar: 02.28.08
15th Anniversary Sale at Sawbridge Studios
February/March Sales...
Sawbridge Studios
15th Anniversary Sale
One Day Only - March 1
15% off entire store
153 West Ohio, 312.828.0055 and Winnetka, ...
Hot or Not? Frank Gehry Bone China from Tiffany & Co.
Frank Gehry Bone China from Tiffany & Co....
CHI Scavenger: 54" Saarinen Tulip Table for $600.
In the AT:Chicago Classifieds, Taryn in Edgewater is selling a 54" Saarinen Tulip Table for $600. According to Taryn, it could use a cleaning and the finish needs some attention - currently disassembl...
Assemblage Scavenger: Exotic and Elegant Entryway
How about a gold and black entryway? A bit regency, very Hollywood and more than a touch retro, here are five vintage finds from Assemblage working together. Prices, photos and links below the jump:...
Subway Tile Fireplaces
Oh, subway tile, we love you so much - in the kitchen, in the bathroom, and especially in a fireplace surround. Click below for some lovely ways to use subway tile on a fireplace.
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Room & Board: Modern Air Coil Sleeper Sofas
It may be bedroom month, but not everyone has room for a bed - for those who go the sleeper sofa route, Room and Board has come up with a way to move it into the 21st century. They got rid of the lum...
Top Picks: Velvet Quilts
"Vintage" silk & velvet quilt from Shanghai Tang ($2,085)
Having never owned anything velvet (other than a dress as a kid), we are drawn to these velvet quilts - a nice mix of modern and traditional. ...
The Gallery: Melanie Schiff
Neil Young, 2006, c-print, 30 x 40 inches, edition of 3
Melanie Schiff's photographs feel like the morning after a long night of drinking beers around a campfire, when the world looks a little str...
CHI Good Questions: Mixing Sofa and Chair Leg Styles?
Amy is looking for advice: "I have just purchased EQ3's Lola sofa (picture shown, but mine is a gray color). I want to get an armchair and am wondering if I need to get one with a steel base? ie wil...
Sofas on Sale at CB2
CB2 has a number of sofas on sale right now, all for under $1,000. Some of these have gotten good reviews on AT (like the Lubi Daybed and Marcel Sofa). Click below for links and prices......
Hasai Quilt in a Tote from Target
Although we're not exactly sure why one would need a tote for their quilt, we do like the look of this Hasai quilt from Target....
Bedroom Meditation Spots
Do you have a meditation spot in your bedroom? A place where you can sit and read or just think? Our bedroom is too small for much more than a bed and a dresser, but we wish we also had a chair to c...
Chicago Tribune Home & Garden Roundup: Wall Decor DIY's
Lots of good stuff from the Tribune this week - a bunch of ideas for DIY projects for wall decor ; hanging tips, creative ideas and even a how to video that shows you how to create a large scale deco...
Traditional vs. New: Slipper Chairs
The tradition of a bedroom slipper chair is an elegant but utilitarian seat for dressing. Typically, the chairs are compact and low to the ground so they don't steal space. They're also armless (to ...
CHI Weekly Events Calendar: 02.27.08
Art & Design Events...
February is Bedroom Month on AT:Chicago
Next month we turn to bathrooms...
Where the Buffalo Roam
The work of Anna Kipervaser and Jake Watling which explores the "elements ...
Dwell Online: Show Your Space
Have you checked out the "Show Your Space" section of Dwell's website? We really enjoy the sneak peeks into ultra-modern homes that people submit to the website. The print publication is a little st...
Petit Glam Number 7: Modern Crafts
A treasure! We recently picked up this amazing little gem of a book, packed with inspiration. It is Issue Number 7 of a Japanese publication called Petit Glam......
CHI Scavenger: Red Butcher Block for $75
In Bucktown, a red base butcher block/shelf unit to add some colorful spice to your kitchen. The piece includes drawer and two towel bars.
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for you...
Best of Modern Beds: Onda by Paolo Piva
A bit of a Barcelona bed from Italy. Modern beds have gotten very skinny and in terms of form, the Onda is one of the slimmest out there - a simple, very un-bulky platform which gently curves up to c...
Blueprint & Martha Stewart Living: Substitute Subscription
We got a postcard notice in the mail last week that the remainder of our Blueprint (RIP) subscription will be honored with issues of Martha Stewart Living and (two!) issues of MSL already arrived on t...
Organizing With Bulldog and Binder Clips
After Elizabeth posted her binder clip display last week at AT:SF, we started paying attention to clip systems, and we've been finding them everywhere. This entryway shown on Emma's Design Blog uses...
Look!: Illuminated Floral Wall
On a quick last minute trip to LA this past weekend, we finally got to try the bi-coastal frozen treat, Pinkberry, at the Abbot Kinney location. We thought it was absolutely delish, but our favorite p...
Low Dresser from True Modern
Pitched for a teen, we think this dresser could work well for anyone. If your bedroom is otherwise neutral, this piece can add just that tiny amount of color to mix things up. The solid birch wood and...
Flea Market Finds from P.O.S.H.
We like to check in with P.O.S.H. every once in a while and see what's new in their "Flea Market Finds" section. We've got a thing for linen lately, so we were happy to see lots of tea towels. You'l...
Green News from Crate and Barrel
Crate and Barrel's first first foray into eco-friendly furniture was just about a year ago with the launch of their Lockport line and it must be working out well for them. We just got an announcement...
Good Questions: Art for Dining Room Wall?
Hi Apartment Therapy,
I need some help. After moving to Evanston for grad school, I took the
opportunity to shed my undergrad furniture and start from scratch to put
together a beautiful place to liv...
Guest Room Ideas from Martha Stewart
Whenever we see articles on how to outfit a guest room we always think, "What if we put all that effort and energy into making ourselves feel at home?" Browsing Martha Stewart's tips for creating th...
"Single" Pillow by Walking Chair Studio
We just got an email from Gabriel: I was reading the post about the creepy "Hug Me pillow" on AT Chicago, and it brought to mind a very similar, yet much-less-creepy design by a really cool design fir...
Danny Seo's DIY Wood Veneer Table
Wandering through blogland, we stopped by Danny Seo's site and found this amazing new project he just finished. Using iron-on veneer strips, he updated an old table using very little money or time. ...
Cool Colors in the Bedroom
Did you know that your home breathes? We're not talking about your apartment getting choked up on clutter. There's one breathe-easy guideline that Maxwell illustrates in the AT book:
Just as breat...
Al Bar Wilmette Platers and Wilmette Hardware
We just bought a vintage industrial oven/stove secondhand. It needs a thorough clean-up, including refinishing a front panel. After deciding to get the panel plated in nickel, Wilmette Hardware came ...
Roundup: Wood Mirrors
Simple and modern, wood-framed mirrors can work with many different decors - Scandinavian, organic modern, rustic, and mission are a few that come to mind. Click below for more options....
How To: Create a "Dust-Free" Bedroom
Since my husband has asthma, we're always looking for ways to reduce allergens and dust in our home (although it's impossible to create a completely dust-free environment). We came across a good res...
CHI Scavenger: Pair of Chrome Chairs for $125
At North and Western, this set of retro chrome and vinyl chairs is for sale for $125 obo.
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shopping Guide. ...
LOOP Organic Linens
These simple, organic bed linens are on our "should buy" list at the moment. The folks at LOOP say, "We work with top product designers to develop modern, style-conscious products from high quality or...
Black on Black Bedroom?
Bo Concept has this black on black bedroom in their inspiration gallery. Charcoal walls, big black hanging pendants, black stained oak furniture, black duvet and a black woven cord chair...that's a LO...
Unique Bedroom Styling from FLOR
We're not sure why rug companies always seem to have the best stylists. Maybe the close-to-the-floor photos allow them to play around with space and furniture arrangements a little more. Whatever th...
Tile Vault: The Division Street Post Office
What: Exterior 1x1 tiles at the Wicker Park Post Office.
Where: Division Street in Chicago, IL
When: Photos taken Sunday, February 24 at 3 pm.
Why: Two of our favorite styles: industrial chic meets...
Flickr Finds: Heather's Displays
AT:Chicago reader Heather tagged a few photos of displays that she has put together in her loft with "apartmenttherapychicago". From a creative re-use of a found branch as a wall hung jewelry display...
Global Inspiration: Chic Hotel Bedroom from the US
The Townhouse Hotel is all about simple, sun soaked style for the bedroom; according to the March issue of Living Etc: "Cliched they may be in any other setting, but red accents are used to brillian...
Look! Owyn's New Chair
You might remember that we met Owyn and his family while thrift store shopping a couple of weeks ago. Owyn's dad, Jeremy, sent us an update on the child-sized chair they bought at Jubilee. Jeremy wr...
Hug Me Pillow
Yikes...this is disturbing, yet fascinating. What response does this most elicit? Are you amused? Offended? Disturbed? Confused? Product description: The Hug Me pillow provides comfort as well as piec...
Genie's Budget Apartment Makeover: Part Two
This week, we found out that Genie is moving to Boston this summer! She wants to minimize the amount of stuff she lugs across the country, so the move means no new furniture aside from the pieces sh...
Lisa's Loot
We've been meaning to check out Lisa's Loot for what seems like forever but a recent reader tip made us brave the cold and visit. We're glad we finally made the trip.
Located a block or so south o...
High End Bedroom Inspiration from Kelly Wearstler
Canon VillasThe "estates," "hills," and "yachts" certainly speak to a specific demographic, but we can take some cues from Kelly Wearstler's rich and vibrant bedroom interiors. Our favorite is the Can...
Shopping in Chicago: Pagoda Red Warehouse Sale
Pagoda Red has some of the best Chinese antiques in Chicago, so when we heard about their warehouse sale (listed on the CHI Sales Calendar) we had to stop by. To inaugurate their new West Loop wareh...
Blogging Domino: 03.08 Green Resources
Domino's March issue is the second time they have focused on the eco-friendly lifestyle - we blogged last years green issue here, here and here.
Judging from your comments on our Domino post last Tu...
CHI Scavenger: West Elm Console for $250
Near UIC, this West Elm bookshelf/console table is for sale. With two drawers and a shelf in chocolate brown, the seller says this piece is in excellent condition.
Apartment Therapy Furniture Clas...
February Is Bedroom Month
Today begins the final week of bedroom month here on Apartment Therapy - throughout February, we've been blogging the best of all things for the room of the home we all spend so much time in......
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