Reader's favorite posts on AT:Chicago in the past week? A tour of Arthur's Long Distance home, a step by step room transformation, a hidden desk armoire DIY, a "Guess The Decade" and a look at the in...
Another Midwest tour from the current issue of Metropolitan Home, this one is a mid century modern ranch style home in Oklahoma City. Designed and built in 1957, by local architect George Seminoff, th...
By now, many of you have enjoyed touring Arthur's new home in Chicago - if you haven't, be sure to check out the full tour here. When arranging the tour, we found out that Arthur had photos of the "b...
Spring is almost here, and one thing we're looking forward to is visiting Sprout Home to pick up some new plants for the porch. Just to see what was new there, we clicked over and found these adorab...
Best of Three? We'd take them all, but we're asking you to choose...which do you think is the best bet for style and design longevity out of these three patterns from the always fabulous Italian desig...
With Bathroom Month upon us and lots of tile talk, we've seen readers mention Hakatai here, here and here. We thought it was high time to dig through Hakatai's looks. We found a lot beyond the bathro...
Well known for classic Scandinavian Modern fabrics, Marimekko also has its hand in bathroom decor. Besides their towels, robes, and soft products, we think the brightly colored trays are a fun way t...
Carol sent us an email with photos of her bathroom renovation. She says, "We live in a small old house in a small town outside of Ann Arbor, MI. Our bathroom is a work in progress. We started out wi...
Buying wood furniture while doing what's best for the environment and your home is tricky. There are a bunch of factors to balance: forest depletion, how the piece will affect your home's air qualit...
With spring right around the corner, we've been thinking a lot about planting and gardening. Spring really will come, and in our browsing around for inspiration we stumbled across this quote from Vict...
Next week we're focusing on the kitchen. Degerkas' countertop already looks organized.
We're finally caught up (pretty much) with our list of Curers. If you've signed up and you're still not on t...
RetiredBeyond loving his name, we love the oil paintings of Max Key. Currently on view at Caro d'Offay Gallery in Chicago (through April 19), Hoffman LaChance Contemporary in Maplewood, MO and upcomin...
Sometimes the best place to look for bathroom products is the kitchen section. IKEA kitchen items are well-suited for an efficient bathroom, with plenty of wall-mounted storage units, rails that can...
Ana sent us an email: I love the idea of the "pod living" concept and I was thinking of having something similar custom made for my loft. Since my loft already has a kitchen and bathroom, my "pod" wou...
Wishing for a knockoff...we really love this tile. Designed specifically for Stella McCartney's retail shops, this 3-d hexagon tile puts us in mind of things we like:...
In Bridgeport, a pair of black armless tufted chairs are for sale. Only on sale this Saturday the 15th between 10am and 2 pm (lots more where this came from, too).
Apartment Therapy Furniture Clas...
Name: Arthur
Location: River West
Size: 1000 sq. ft.
Years lived in: 10 months
We met Arthur at the AT: Chicago House Tour Party last December. He has recently moved to Chicago - nothing unusual ab...
A hilarious drawing, photographs of collections, rolling green gardens and a very pretty coatrack. All links and photos below:...
Rolling with the theme of our blue and yellow bathrooms, we're moving on to a color scheme we love: red-orange and cream. Click below for both vintage and modern looks for the bathroom...
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Kudos to those who are starting the Cure this week. In your honor (and to provide a nudge to those still thinking about joining), here is a list of the top ten (well, actually, 12) things you can do ...
Josh is putting together a workspace. He writes, "I need a new desk for a small home office in my loft. I really like the Nelson Swag Leg Desk (shown above) and the Offi Wave desk (shown below) in Wal...
UK Home Ideas
Reaching all the way back to 2005 (through '07), we found these varied small bath designs/ideas, shown at UK Home Ideas site, have design solutions/themes that still ring true for the spatially challe...
Psychedelic shower. Although this isn't the most universal bathroom decor, Moving Color's heat-sensitive tiles struck us as a blast from the past that's worth a look. Each line has a groovy title: "...
Josh sent us an email about this artwork: Does anyone know who this painting is by, or painters who do similar work (possibly inexpensively). Or any good links to where to buy some good wall art, I do...
This Saturday (3.15.08) the Chicago Center for Green Technology is hosting a Green Homes Fair from 10 am to 3 pm. Admission is free, and two separate sessions will teach you how to green your home: ...
We spotted this image of a Berkus-designed bathroom on the blog 1912 Bunglow...
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In our closet-sized bathroom, almost all our storage is mounted to the wall. Dealing with our own space limitations prompted us to look into ways to improve storage in a small bathroom. Since the ba...
We hate stepping into a hairy tub. Hair wrapped around the bar soap is the absolute worst! We try to make an effort to leave the tub tidy because, not only do we have to come back to it, but we also...
Joey's Movers (and Trucking company) moved us in less than 3 hours last weekend. Although we don't have that much stuff, we were not looking forward to someone else handling it all.
Most of our lar...
House tour participant Christy tipped us off to fabricguru.com. The online store has a wide selection of discount upholstery fabrics sold in remnant bundles and by the yard. Prices range from as lo...
Fenway Gallery Warehouse SaleMarch Sales...
Fenway Gallery
Warehouse Sale
Two days only - March 15 & 16, 10am - 5pm
Everything discounted, all sales final
2023 W. Carroll (W of Damen), 312.330.521...
In Chicago, a set of 2 Bianco Chairs from Room & Board for $550. Normally retailing at $599, this is a better than two-for-one deal.
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your busines...
Thursday's Thread
Welcome to Monika1, ShowLola, and Twenty-twenty-one!...
In the current issue of Metropolitan Home, Lisa Skolnik presented a green rehab in Bucktown, the home of Smog Veil Records owners Frank and Lisa Mauceri. The project is the first home in Illinois to ...
This image from Japanese design firm Leif caught our eye. Besides the very cool striped wood chairs, the use of a bright interior door forms the focal point in this room. We love the look, especiall...
How about mixing Manhattans at your Paul McCobb bar cart and then lounging on your leopard settee in a swank mid-century rec room? Five vintage finds working together - all prices, info and links belo...
ReadyMade #33 - The Organize Everything Issue
The current issue of ReadyMade (#33) includes a spread titled "Basin Basics: Five easy ways to freshen up your bathroom." The tips from this issue can't be found online but include the following:
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If you're redoing a bathroom, don't discount second-hand fixtures. You can get well-made pieces and/or good deals if you salvage pieces that might otherwise go into the dump. There are a few places ...
Adela is looking for a furniture ID: While casually surfing the FLOR website today I came across my dream bed in their Inspiration Gallery; a sleigh bed which is both traditional and modern. It's perf...
In our experience, World Market can be hit-or-miss apart from their standard good deals (like window treatments and baskets). Checking their site this morning, we saw lots of colorful new items that...
Taking cue from our black and white bathroom (the one where the too-short patterned curtains drove you all crazy, but you loved the silhouettes on the wall), Kiel sent in some pics of his b&w water cl...
We love this vignette from showlola's home.
We've had a lot of sign-ups for our Chicago Cure group, and it's shaping up to be an amazing group! Thanks to all who joined, and we apologize for some...
O at Home
A super clear before and after, we just found this step by step transformation of a small living room through four photographed stages. Photos & details below:...
Imagine the perfect bath experience - the temperature is just right, the bubbles are ideally bubbly. Now imagine that bath out in the rose garden, under a full blanket of stars.
Swedish designer M...
“The Red Room in the Modern Architecture" containing small works by Kilimnik
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March is Bathroom Month on AT:Chicago
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We love pairing red or orange with a buttery cream color. The cream takes some of the edge off and balances the boldness of such hot colors. We've compiled a roundup of color schemes, with warm colo...
Kate is getting ready to shop and sent us an email: "Greetings, AT Chicago! I have a question I'm hoping you might be able to help me with. My girlfriend is going to be purchasing a Saarinen table ...
In Lakeview, this set of three contemporary nesting tables with glass tops is for sale...$50 or best offer.
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shopping Guide. ...
Vintage goodies: a votive holder, billiard balls in a basket, hands to clasp a love note or favorite photo and a trophy for your hero (or just to look cool on a bookshelf).All links and prices below ...
Yesterday we pulled together some sources for a blue bathroom. Today, we're imagining a sunny bathroom complete with yellow orchids. Click below for links and more:
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Chris and Faith of The Kitchn are coming to Chicago (from NYC and Ohio, respectively) this weekend for the Home and Housewares Show. We'll be meeting up with them for informal drinks at The Motel Bar ...
Mary sent us an email: "I have a question and was hoping you could help. I live in a large high-rise condo in Lincoln Park and, unfortunately, one of our neighbors (we can't confirm who) is a smoker. ...
The bathrooms in our new bungalow were last tended to in the sixties, we think. The wallpapers in each cover every inch of wall that isn't otherwise tiled or wood paneled, including the ceiling! We ar...
For bedroom and bathroom months, we've looked at a few mirrors (here and here), but we haven't yet looked closely at floor-length mirrors. At least one floor-length mirror is a must for most homes. ...
We asked readers about a macrame comeback a few weeks ago - we do think it is something of a trend. We think we'll be seeing more and more hand-crafty looking stuff for the home start surfacing. This...
We love finding flowers in a bathroom. It's a small luxury that makes it seem as though a home's residents have paid attention to every detail. This arrangement is from Christy and John's Logan Squa...
Megan of Not Martha had a mishap while carrying a standing lamp which led to a broken CFL...clean up ensued, followed by the thought..."oh right, CFL bulbs contain mercury" Yikes. She followed up with...
At a friend's suggestion, we headed out to Abt Electronics on our big quest for a fridge and dishwasher. The Glenview location allows for the hugest showroom we've ever seen - with everything that fal...
When we posted Chemicals to Avoid in Household Cleaners yesterday, a few folks asked for tips on disposing of chemical cleaners. Most cities now have hazardous household waste collection sites. Clic...
What do you think of the lavender color trend for interiors?Voting and Info on all items shown below the jump......
Air plants are neat. They don't need planting or weeding because they don't even need soil. The Magical Plant Garden, which includes four wild-looking botanicals, plays up the no-dirt advantage by s...
Alana is working on a whole new home!
We missed a few people in the run-down of our committed Curers last time, so we've added some names to the list. Let us know in the comments if we missed you ...
Maxwell posted these a few years ago, but we thought we'd bring them up again for bathroom month. Rolling shower curtain rings are a small indulgence that makes a big difference in the bathroom. Wit...
For the bathroom, guest room, or anywhere some old-fashioned typographical style......
Steve sent us a question: "Hi. I'm new to apartmenttherapy.com I'm a recent graduate student who is about to purchase my first (humble) place. Given the square footage of my place, I think that I wa...
On open shelves or tucked away in cabinets, we think these bamboo nesting bowls would be a great way to organize your bathroom stuff. Cotton balls, make-up, Q-Tips, and whatever else you rely on in th...
From the AT Chicago classifieds, Maria in Evanston has a pair of Louis Ghost Chairs by Philippe Starck for $500. In excellent condition, if you've been considering these current "classics" this is a ...
We began the most recent round of Guess the Decade on Friday with this photo of a living room. An extra tough one, it kept people guessing all weekend - now we'll reveal the (surprising) answer and m...
When it comes to choosing a "wow factor" for the bathroom, you can't do much better than Heath Tile. These collections are available through Ann Sacks, as well as through Heath Ceramics. Click below...
Thinking about squeezing in a home office, crafting center or simply a place to pay bills or write letters into an unexpected spot in your home? Here's one totally clever......
As familiar with Chicago resources as I am, I have thankfully gotten so much more from AT:Chicago's past threads, reader reviews, and our general archives regarding my current in-process move. I've fo...
Umbra is an innovator in the field of small organization and storage, and most of their products are reasonably priced. We like a lot of what they have to offer, particularly in the bathroom. Click ...
Stacy sent us a good question by email: "I have a wide end closet with two door openings. When I bought my condo, there were sliding doors in both of the openings making seeing different categories of...
National Geographic Green Guide 03.08
We picked up a copy of the National Geographic Green Guide at the grocery store, in part for their list of chemicals to avoid in household cleaners. This week during the Cure, we're taking a closer ...
Habits often change (but sometimes old habits just won't die) when you go from living solo to co-habitating. We're wondering, in all honesty (and whether or not you live alone), about your bathroom do...
Before...You may remember Shelly's work from the January Jumpstart Project - her Amy Butler fabric covered nightstand was a hit. She kindly sent us the info on a new project - another re-do utilizing ...
The furniture coming out of this local woodworking studio has strong Mission-style roots but the added flashes of contemporary design are just as graceful.
More photos, commendable green initiative...
In the AT Classifieds, friesemk (in Ravenswood) is selling this solid oak vintage teacher's desk. Seller says that it's very heavy and "the dimensions are 42" x 30" x 30" with four full depth locking ...
Blue is one of our favorite colors for a bathroom: calm, clean, and relaxed. For bathroom month, we've put together a few ways to bring blue into the loo. Click below for more.
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A quick refresher for the bathroom is a replacement of the mirror. They are useful, will brighten things up and can be purchased very inexpensively. Click below for seven cheap but good choices from I...
Jillian sent us an email: "I am desperately trying to find where I might be able to purchase a 1970's bedroom set called a "Corner Group" bed set. I used to have one in my bedroom, as well as my bro...
Chicago Home + Garden: March/April 2008
If you've picked up the latest Chicago Home + Garden issue, then you've seen "self-professed party guy" Michael Mertz's Ukrainian Village condo and all of its contemporary touches and shots of light a...
Jason Kottke did a little research on just that query and the while the jury is still out, the possible theories are all plausible.
He says," When I was in London a couple of weeks ago, a group of u...
Reader's favorite posts on AT:Chicago in the past week? A tour of Dave's New Place, a list of 7 easy to do Simple Upgrades for the Bathroom, a peek into 8 Apartment Bathrooms from Around the World, 2...
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