Small Cool Update: 83 Entries So Far
Todays new entries brings the grand total so far to 83 small cool living spaces posted for your perusal. Jump below for a roundup of ALL the entries and support your favorites with a good vote...
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Guess the Decade: White Living Room
Happy Friday! We're kicking off this weekend with a game of Guess the Decade. Take a good look at design of the room above and jump below to make your best guess......
Midwest #18: Lacey's Comfortingly Eclectic
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Name: Lacey
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Size: 545 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? Small not only provides affordability for me, but a coziness that r...
Crystal Garland by Joris Laarman and Demakersvan
Heather's recent Crystal Paperweight posts put the shiny stuff on our radar. We ran across this Dutch-designed Crystal Garland with over 15,000 crystals hand-laid into a beautiful, undoubtedly expen...
CHI Good Questions: Paint Color Change?
Brie sent in a good question: Hello AT Chicago! Can you help me? We recently ordered new furniture and with the addition of these pieces, I'm wondering if I should consider a paint color change. The w...
How To: Replace Doorknobs
The doorknobs in our new place have to go. We have more doors than ever, though, so it's a task we're avoiding somewhat (certainly not urgent but the knobs are really getting to us!). We found an arti...
5 Small Space Planters
After reviewing the Gardener's Supply Company yesterday, we thought it might be helpful to round up a few ideas for small space planters. The Pod Vases and air plants above are from Sprout Home, and...
Midwest #17: Brian's Loft
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Name: Brian
Location: Chicago
Size: 541 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? There are so many reasons. Lower taxes / fees along with low utilities are...
How To: Prepare for a MoveMartha Stewart Living 04.08
Martha is so good at breaking down big jobs into manageable steps. We're changing apartments soon, and we clipped her moving guidelines to help make sense of our big move. It's nothing we don't alre...
Sale Fabrics at Repro Depot
If a spring project is on your list, fabric browsing is a great place to start for either inspiration or a purchase (recover that chair! make some pillows!). On sale now at Repro Depot:...
CHI Spring Cure: Week Six - Weekend
very lame's (aka jenny's) organized magazines
Looking through the Flickr pool, we see a lot of homes that have come a long way. Don't be stingy with those photos, because at the close of the Cure w...
CHI Good Questions: Experiences with Brocade Home?
An email question from Patty: I'm being flooded by catalogs and emails from Brocade Home. Do you have any information from people who've weighed in on the quality of their products? The photography is...
Midwest Earthquake: Did You Feel It at Home?
A 5.2 earthquake in Illinois "that rattled skyscrapers in Chicago's Loop and homes in Cincinnati"? Really? I didn't feel it, and thought my sister in California was nuts when she called this morning a...
An Ohio Home Renovation Without Credit Card DebtThe New York Times 04.17.08
Yesterday's New York Times featured an uplifting article about David and Gina Giffels, who have been renovating their 1913 Tudor home in Akron for 12 years without the use of credit cards. Their onl...
Scoop: European Flea Market at Jayson Home & Garden
We snuck in (with permission, of course) to the tent during the set up of Jayson Home & Garden's European Flea Market yesterday. The weekend long event starts today and is the culmination of an idea t...
CHI Scavenger: Modern Desk and Chair ca. 1950 by Johnson Furniture for $650
In Andersonville, this great mid-c desk is for sale. This piece is bleached mahogany with brass and enamel pulls on brush finish brass feet.
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Event Tonight: A Moment in the Sun
Tonight, at DWR Tree Studios, learn more about solar power with the University of Illinois Solar Decathalon team. From the website: The Solar Decathlon is a competition to design, build and operate t...
CHI Open Thread: 106
Here comes the weekend...
Hello to Wig3000, Jenny!, and Ekoshyun!...
Small Cool Update: 72 Entries So Far
Todays new entries brings the grand total so far to 72 small cool living spaces posted for your perusal. Jump below for a roundup of ALL the entries and support your favorites with a good vote...
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CHI Spring Cure Member on Design*Sponge
Reading Design*Sponge yesterday, we noticed a familiar photo. For her DIY Wednesday column, Grace featured Jenny, a Canadian member of our Spring Cure also known as very lame in our Flickr pool. Jen...
Midwest #16: Rhianna's First Place
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Name: Rhianna
Location: Metairie, LA
Size: 709 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? It only takes a couple of hours to clean the whole apartment.
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Come Flea with Me: 2008 Trip Calendar
We just learned about Come Flea with Me through the great A Fresh Squeeze email blast. This flea market expert scouting team started in 2000 with two sisters who saw their lifelong passion and discer...
Vintage Chair Refurbishing Ideas from Etsy
We love searching Etsy for DIY ideas. Today, we found several refurbished vintage chairs that gave us a few ideas for our own projects, if we ever get around to them...
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CHI Good Questions: Dark Floor Trend Staying Power?
Sophie has a question for the crowd: I have been house-hunting for a month and found some interesting features which I like. I noticed increasing number of modern condos/lofts featuring dark wood floo...
Look! Small Space Party Glasses
Earlier this week, we rounded up a few small space wine racks. Today, we're sharing one of our own solutions to the space dilemma. We like using small patterned glasses to serve wine and cocktails. ...
Best of KBIS 2008: Hirsch Glass
Headquartered in New Jersey, the Hirsch booth at KBIS caught our attention with its vibrant colors and tile pattern combos...
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Mini Pug + Mini Eames Lounge = Small and Cool?
Okay, so it doesn't have much to do with small space living and it's most likely PhotoShopped, but we had to post this photo......
Midwest #15: Lindsey's NYC Comfort in Old Town
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Name: Lindsey
Location: Old Town, Chicago
Size: 491 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? I prefer small because it's just more cozy and warm - not to ...
Save the Date: Apartment Therapy Party on May 15
Mark your calendar - we're throwing a party! On Thursday, May 15, we'll be gathering at Room & Board right here in Chicago for the wrap up of Small Cool 2008. From 6-8 pm we'll be announcing winners, ...
Open Canvas
Julie, veteran blogger and home-renovator, came up with the best idea for alleviating pre-demolition jitters. As her family geared up for a complete kitchen renovation, the week prior to start date w...
Water Drop Inspired Design
From glass vessels to iPod speakers to a sculpture made of recycled water bottles, we love the basic shape of a water drop put to use in all types of design. A few of our favorites:...
Gardener's Supply Company
Gardener's Supply is a great resource for both outdoor and indoor items including a wide range of eco-friendly goods - check out their selection of solar lights and compost systems.
They sell gard...
CHI Scavenger: Vintage Herman Miller Peter Protzman Chairs for $150.
Four vintage Peter Protzman for Herman Miller chairs are for sale for $150 each. Jump below for the links to these and other good finds:
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Hot or Not? "Diamond" Glass Sculpture Paperweights
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CHI Sales Calendar: 04.17.08
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Small Cool Update: 64 Entries So Far
We're at the mid-way point of week three of our annual contest and 64 small cool living spaces have been in the spotlight - voting is closed on the earlier entries, but we've posted plenty of new ones...
New AT Book: Just Delivered !
Excuse me while I giddily take photos of the new Apartment Therapy book, fresh from its Amazon packaging. But after working lots of long hours on the book project with Maxwell and Jill early in 2007, ...
Color Combo: Yellow-Gold and Red
Yellow-gold and red have come back in a big way this year, shaking off the dregs of their long-time association with Ronald McDonald. One of our favorite designs is Julia Rothman's Red Sky Wallpaper...
CHI Good Questions: Source for Driftwood?
Steve emailed us a good question: I've been looking for a long time for a decorative piece to hang in the large open space above my TV/media center (shown above). I'd like something rustic or natural...
Outdoor Pillows from Williams-Sonoma Home
We mostly think of outdoor pillows for poolside and super swanky outdoor areas at home. But Chicago yards, patios and decks need comfort too. We found several beach-inspired designs available from Wil...
Roost Ceramic Stools
These ceramic stools are ultra-versatile. The ivory glaze modernizes a traditional design, making the stools compatible with several different decors. The size (about 18 inches high) allows them to ...
Midwest #14: Annie's Logan Square Home
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Name: Annie
Location: Chicago
Size: 564 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? Small forces editing. And editing, I find, is the most difficult yet mos...
Look! Cherry Blossom Season
The brief blooming season for cherry blossoms is nearing a close, so we're posting some pictures of these gorgeous flowers before they're all gone. We snapped these photos on our trip out West a lit...
The Gallery: Pamela Michelle Johnson
With Art Chicago and Artopolis right around the corner, we are excited to discover and feature more Chicago artists. Pamela Michelle Johnson is one of them. She is currently working on a new series of...
Al Gore's New Slideshow: Climate Change and Our Generational Mission
Filmed last month and newly posted on TED Talks, Al Gore's new slideshow on the pace of climate change and our generational mission is clearheaded, shocking, informational and very inspirational...cli...
Hidden Patterns in the Home
If you're squeamish about busying your home with a lot of pattern, but you like the look of modern wallpapers and fabrics, try hiding prints in unexpected places. Hidden patterns have a special, cla...
Midwest #13: Kelly's Ghost Lounge
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Name: Kelly
Location: Chicago
Size: 555 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? Easy to clean! It makes it easier to control the accumulation of Stuff. P...
Tile Vault: Retro Static
• What: Exterior of 1009 Davis St
• Where: Downtown Evanston, IL
• When: Photo taken on Friday, April 11th at 3:45 pm
• Why: We had to stop and take a photo of this sweet retro ...
CHI Weekly Events Calendar: 04.16.08
Art & Design Events...
April is Small, Cool month on Apartment Therapy!
Get ready for Art Chicago 2008
"Art Chicago™ offers curators, collectors, artists and art enthusiasts a comprehensive su...
Top Design 2.0: Will You Give It Another Chance?
Set to air 3rd Quarter 2008 on Bravo, the interior design competition series is back with a new production company. We're happy to hear the Magical Elves (the company behind Project Runway and Top Ch...
Best Modern Indoor/Outdoor Chairs
Our search for the perfect outdoor chair continues. This time, we're looking at modern chairs that work both indoors and outside. Double-duty outdoor furniture is important in Chicago, since the goo...
Best of KBIS 2008: Wood Trend for the Bath
A trend we saw heating up at KBIS this year...wood finishes for the bath. From the wooden shower "grates" (which look so nice - very spa-like and somewhat Japanese) to an over the top full tub surroun...
CHI Scavenger: Set of CB2 Lucite Nesting Tables for $50
In Bucktown, this set of three lucite nesting tables is for sale. From CB2 and less than a year old, condition is good (with a few minor scratches).
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Hot or Not? Dragnet Chair
Dragnet Chair by Kenneth CobonpueJump below for voting, link and price:...
Midwest #12: Margaret's Highrise Beach Bungalow
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Name: Margaret
Location: Dallas
Size: 750 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? The advantage of SMALL is the ability to de-clutter. When I downsized fr...
Design Meetup: Answers from David Carter - Part One
For our first Design Meetup, we asked readers to send us in photos of items that the would like to know more about. We put together a slideshow of them and read their questions out to the crowd and to...
Small Space Solution: Horizontal Mirrors
Everyone knows that mirrors can increase the sense of scale in a small space, but they don't have to be standard vertical or picture-sized mirrors. A long, horizontal mirror hung a little lower or h...
CHI Good Questions: Eggshell OK on Imperfect Plaster?
Betsi wrote in with a question: "I just purchased a vintage condo and will need to repaint the ENTIRE place, ceilings and all, since the previous owner was a smoker. However, the walls are plaster, an...
Best of KBIS 2008: Karbon Articulating Faucet from Kohler
Kohler really makes everything a big deal. From the GIANT (beyond human scale) letters spelling out their name at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, to the dance performances on stage to the product ...
Crocheted Afghans
These are the perfect spring blankets - beautiful, lightweight, and full of vintage charm. We like to pair afghans with modern furniture to warm up a contemporary space while toning down the stereot...
Midwest #11 - Lisette's Pied a Terre
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Name: Lisa
Location: Chicago
Size: 500 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? I think small spaces are easier to decorate because you can really make the...
Small Space Solution: Wall-Mounted Drying Racks
Wall-mounted drying racks are a classic small space solution, and air drying is regaining popularity thanks to the significant energy savings you gain from avoiding the electric dryer......
Modern Paperweights
An old fashioned concept with modern possibilities. As we saw with Amy's vintage paperweight collection (second to last thumbnail in the series), these prismatic creatures can be used for actually hol...
8 Uses for FLOR Tiles...
...besides making an area rug. FLOR's got a good thing going on. If you tire of their carpet tiles, you can easily send them back for recycling, or you can recycle them in your own home......
Midwest #10 - Stephanie's Simple Sanctuary
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Name: Stephanie
Location: St. Louis, MO
Size: 645 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? I love living in a small space. It helps me to focus on just th...
Tax Refund Goes Home
"You never count your money when you're sittin' at the table..." Hopefully, by now, you've finished up your taxes and can sit down to count your money. If you have to pay up, we're sorry and wish yo...
Look! Berwyn's Spindle Sculpture for Sale on eBay
The ongoing controversy over whether The Spindle stays or goes is wrapping up: the Spindle sculpture by Dustin Shuler is currently for sale on eBay with a starting bid of $50,000. See all details belo...
Roundup: Paintable Wood IKEA Furniture
If you need a shot of color in your home, painted furniture is always an option. We rounded up a selection of solid wood furniture from IKEA that could be dressed up with a coat or two. Some of thes...
Non Fiction Design Collective
Forest Light - Hammered Brick, Porcelain, Flicker Light, $95.Non Fiction is a brand new design collective working in Columbus, Ohio. Making really interesting home goods from industrial castoffs, they...
CHI Scavenger: Eames Lounge for $2800 with Shipping
Purchased at DWR a few years ago, the seller is now in Michigan but is including shipping in their price. Jump below for this and other good finds.
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0 Furniture + 4 Weeks + 5k Budget = Kevin's Condo
Chicago Tribune
The equation for the Tribune reporter Kevin Tang was a pretty good one - he agreed to get rid of all his old furnishings when he moved into his new (first!) home, an Edgewater condo. In exchange he'd ...
CHI Good Questions: Hang a Mirror in this Bathroom?
Irene sent us a good question by email: "My husband and I just bought 100 year old house in Evanston. The house is great and has a lot of character. Unfortunately, in one of the bathrooms, there is...
The Chicago Illuminating Company
Definitely not a small space, but inspiring nonetheless. Week six of the Spring Cure focuses on lighting, so we thought we'd show a few photos from the Chicago Illuminating Company. This giant wareh...
Midwest #9 - Christine & Joel's Thrifty Retreat
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Name: Christine & Joel
Location: Royal Oak, MI
Size: 619 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? Having a smaller apartment forces us to live minimally. ...
Chicago's Studio 1a.m. in ReadyMade
Cork has some serious power, and really, we think there's nothing not to love. The current issue of ReadyMade is the Green Design issue (Apr/May 2008) and you can bet it's packed with eco-goodness. Fo...
Keeping Habits from the Spring Cure
The Cure is tough, but keeping the habits we've adopted during the Spring Cure can be even tougher. We've got two weeks of Curing left, and it's understandable that we'll slide back a little after e...
Best of KBIS 2008: Small Space Storage by Duravit
Lots of storage in not so much space - Duravit seems to be focusing on the smaller bathroom these days - we saw several new storage solutions at their KBIS booth ...
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12 Small Space Wine Racks
AT has featured some great wine rack roundups (here and here), so we thought we'd comb the archives for old and new ideas for the best small space solutions. Click below for wall-mounted racks, DIY ...
CHI Spring Cure: Week Six - Lightening the Load
raikenn's organized work surface
Good Quotes: (from Francesca) I spent the entire day yesterday working on a house for Rebuilding Together. This is the third year that I volunteer and it is such a ...
Midwest #8 - Abbe's Lil' Abode
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Name: Abbe
Location: St. Paul, MN
Size: 850 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? Less to clean, less to heat. Cozy and comfortable.
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Look!: Bold Graphic Frames at Borders
While browsing at Borders (and hoping to get a peek at the new AT book), we came across this colorful display of photo frames. All the fun patterns (florals and stripes and damask - oh my!) really li...
Etsy Scavenger: Prints by yumiyumi
Yumiyumi has an Etsy shop filled with beautiful bird prints - jump below for more including all links and prices:
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Recycled Cotton Blankets from In2Green
In2Green's blankets are made from eco2cotton, a fabric spun out of leftover clippings from manufacturers of T-shirts and other garments. Many of the leftovers are predyed, and those inherent colors ...
CHI Good Questions: Design School Recommendations?
This question came to AT: Chicago via our Meetup page - Aliya writes: "I saw this meetup and wanted to get some suggestions from interior designers. I'm currently working as a speech therapist, but wo...
CHI Scavenger: Pair of Modern Armchairs for $70
In Lincoln Square, this pair of black vinyl and wood Mid-c armchairs is for sale. With light wear and tear, these are going for only 70 bucks.
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April is Small Cool...and More
We love this piece of artwork from Marilyn and Peter's new home (check out the book update on their amazing Albany Park duplex here) and it sums up how we are feeling at the start of a new week at AT...
CHI Hot Posts: Architect's Tiny Loft, Small Cool Update, Heather's Kitchen and Magnaverde's News
Reader's favorite posts on AT:Chicago in the past week? Small space solutions from an architect's loft, an update of all the Small Cool entries (tomorrow is the deadline!), a check-in on Heather's k...
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