Have you seen them all? This year's roster of entries includes 151 small cool living spaces total. From all over the country world - this is Small Cool 2008. Jump below for a roundup of ALL the entri...
Lighting - one of the key elements (and arguably the most important) to making a room look and feel great. Have you ever thought about trying your hand at designing your own light fixture? The parts a...
It's our final day of posting and you've had the chance to check out 146 small cool living spaces so far in Small Cool 2008. Jump below for a roundup of ALL the entries and support your favorites wi...
Cookie Nesting Blog 04.2008
Found on Cookie's Nesting Blog, but not at all kid-like, this modern Minnesota home uses color and light in really interesting ways. We also wanted to show it during bedroom week of the Spring Cure,...
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Name: James and Emily
Location: Evanston, IL
Size: 624 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? For us living small makes us more organized and small make...
Now that we live in a larger place than ever, our pressing need for small space storage isn't quite the same. We are still trying to maintain a simple, organized, and efficient home life, though, and ...
In case you're stuck inside working this weekend, and you can't make it to the many events going on in the city, here's another way to get your culture fix. We could spend a whole day surfing the Mu...
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Name: Laura & Paul
Location: Montreal, Canada
Size: 477 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? My small space means having almost everything I love with...
Dwell on Fine Living
Watching Dwell's show on the Fine Living Network, we caught a glimpse of this home in Austin, Texas with a modern glass courtyard. (Apologies for the quality of the photos, which we snapped from our...
Chicago's much-anticipated outdoor life '08 is here. If you're set to spend evenings on the porch or in the yard, but need a little light (always a struggle, we find), old fashioned lanterns with cand...
very lame's new blue bedroom
Don't give up, we're almost there! One weekend left for some serious hard-core home work, and then we wrap it all up next week. Use the weekend to tie up loose ends, f...
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Name: James
Location: Atlanta
Size: 825 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? Really, just being able to be comfortable with oneself. I live alone and ...
This national symbol of Portugal - the rooster (galo), symbolizes honesty, integrity, trust and honor. We received a tiny ceramic rooster from a Portuguese roommate several years ago, and have held on...
This is a sophisticated color combo with a little bit of an edge. Combining a cool gray (like Dior Gray) with warm orange accents can make a space really come to life. The combination is so strong t...
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Name: Ashley
Location: Chicago
Size: 470 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? I moved from Florida where apartments are a lot larger, so this tiny apa...
Marilyn and Peter at The Artist Project - Booth 8-1088
Wow - so much to do this weekend, so little time. We kicked off the festivities early last night with the opening party for Dream Rooms at the Me...
In Riverwest, this great looking vintage walnut dining set is for sale - German rosewood. Table extends on both sides for additional room. We think it'd look great in room with this Jonathan Adler lam...
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Name: Suzi
Location: Columbus, OH
Size: 557 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? With small, you are forced to love what you own. There is no reason or...
We post a lot of interiors on Apartment Therapy, but getting outside is equally important. When it starts to warm up in Chicago, everyone on the street seems excited to finally be outdoors again. Ye...
Margarita is going for a "Boho Modern" look like her inspiration room, shown above, and is looking for some advice: "I'm looking into buying a chair and matching sofa from Craigslist to go with the "b...
Inspired by Amy's vintage chenille bedspread (West Roger Park house tour), our hunt for similar takes on chenille for the bedroom got underway. Bedspreads in general are a very old-fashioned idea - du...
The tea cart used to be a staple in homes, but it's not so popular anymore. We think it's time for a comeback, since tea carts can be very practical in a small space. They're easily movable and they...
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Name: Joseph
Location: Chicago
Size: 700 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? The advantage to living SMALL is that if I need to edit a room I can exec...
Learning to Love You More is an interactive web project and book designed by artists Miranda July and Harrell Fletcher. They give assignments online, and participants send in reports on their progr...
We love the commentary and descriptions that accompany some of the fantastic items available from Quel Objet (which means "What a thing!"). Spring and France together make up an ideal mindset - a brea...
Small, cool, and green. Wentworth Commons is 51-unit apartment complex on the far South Side that provides housing for formerly homeless people. Designed by Harley Ellis Devereaux, the apartments' g...
Andrew sent us an email: "I just picked up this 30s-style wood desk from a resale shop for $20!!! I would love to get some feedback from you and other ATers for refinishing ideas. This piece will mo...
All used items come with a story to tell. We only need to lean in and listen.
I was hella' excited when they brought me home from that thrift dump. I didn't match nothin' but they picked me up solo-...
It's 10 pm right now and we're working. Of course it's not like this every night, and some nights we even watch t.v. (egad!).
Since moving, we've been spending most nights hard at work on home proje...
Svenska Mobler specializes in a very specific niche: Swedish Modernist and Argentine Functionalist 20th Century furniture. Both mid-century styles have rich wood tones and and clean lines. The shop ...
A bunch of nearly new CB2 furniture (assembled and used one evening for a charity event) is for sale at more than 50% off retail. Jump below for links to this and other good finds:
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Name: Zach & Chris
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Size: 700 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? It forces me to really question everything you bring into ...
Bol Lavatory Faucet by Kohler (spotted at KBIS)Vote below:...
Chilewich on Sale at Unica HomeApril Sales... Unica Home
Chilewich - Up to 40% off
Normann Copenhagen - 25% off all products
Lexon - 25% off selected products
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Midway through our final week of posting and the grand total so far is 108 small cool living spaces for you to explore. Jump below for a roundup of ALL the entries and support your favorites with a g...
Pocket doors are an old school small space solution, and they're a feature that we'll really miss when we move out of our current apartment. Besides allowing flexible arrangements of space, they're ...
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Name: Mike & Nicole
Location: Chicago
Size: 650 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? Its cozy, less space to clean, and we were able to make it feel l...
Last weekend at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, top of our list was to track down these panel radiators (hydronic and electric radiant heating). Popular in European homes, the sleek design and spa...
We've been meaning to post these for a while, and with Small Cool happening this month it's the perfect time to mention Sofie Refer's subtle, minimal Bulb Lamps. Designed in 2000, the Bulb Lamp is t...
We recently found a great new solution to hang art on our walls. Looking for art display options other than the traditional nail and picture hanger we have used on all of our previous projects, we ch...
From now through September 1, the Field Museum is hosting an exhibit that addresses the crux of climate change. Melting Ice - A Hot Topic: Envisioning Change brings together 26 contemporary artists ...
The longer we examine these sculptural, French lighting creatures by Marie Christophe, the more we like them. Everything shown here is from the Sixties line, which blends bright mod lamp shades with t...
We've been impressed by the DIY projects that keep springing up in our Midwestern Spring Cure group including a lamp makeover, a windowsill garden, homemade landing strips, refurbished furniture, an...
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Name: Curtis & Alex
Location: Madison, WI
Size: 728 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? I like it because it is cute and cozy, the street that we live...
Get ready to spend ample time on the internet. Once you start browsing around Vintage Looks, it's hard to stop. Lots more items and one groovy incentive-to-buy after the jump...
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April is Small, Cool month on Apartment Therapy!
Artropolis 2008: including the International Antiques Fair
"Featuring more than 100 of the world’s top dealers, the Fair ...
When we stumbled across the instructions for this project on e-how, we thought it would be a great way to cover up a mirrored medicine cabinet to use in an office, or update an old cabinet in the ki...
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Name: Jennifer
Location: Houston
Size: 761 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? It does not encourage people to overstay their welcome, and it is easy ...
Kelly sent in an email: "Greetings, Oh Inspired Folks: How can I make this arrangement work? Our lovely orange chairs are oh-so-minimal when side by side with an inherited and rehabbed ice-block refr...
Modern, Design, Function...Chicago Furniture Now. The 4th Annual M+D+F furniture competition is being held tomorrow night at the North Ave. Design Within Reach Studio and you are most welcome to atte...
In Old Town, this mahogany round coffee table (the Metropolitan) from Pottery Barn is up for grabs. Table is in brand new condition and sells for $300 new. More good stuff:
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A savvy seventies style update....or not? Jump below for link, price and voting:...
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Name: Greg
Location: Dallas
Size: 595 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? The advantage of SMALL is the coziness of it all. I love to re-arrange thin...
(Apologies for the delayed answer this time around - this post got bumped out a day due to the busy contest posting schedule.)
So, y'all think this is the Seventies (well the large majority of you an...
Handmade by Celia Cruz in Toronto, Paco and Lupe pillows and quilts feature some really lovely fabrics at affordable prices. We especially like the rectangular pillows in vintage-style fabrics...
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Name: Jenni & Spencer
Location: Kansas City, MO
Size: 550 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? I love living in a small place because you can truly fo...
These plates are perfect picks for spring and summer entertaining. Unsure if we'd rather host with a hot set or a cool set, we picked our favorites from both ends of the spectrum......
Plenty Magazine 4.22.08
With so many Earth Day issues on the stands, year-round green publication Plenty searched a few magazines for editorial greenwashing. Their random sampling includes Vanity Fair, Newsweek, Elle, Nation...
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Name: Stephanie
Location: Chicago
Size: 441 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? Moving to a studio from a spacious 3 bedroom brownstone (minus the r...
Living in Chicago, it's hard not to see Nate Berkus' influence everywhere. As Oprah's decorating guru, his sense of style finds its way into millions of homes. 1stdibs recently interviewed Berkus ab...
quince tree mural in tortoise, agate, night, moss, pine, titanium stain,
cinnamon stain and red stainWe are so in love with the detail and handcut elements of each of these Ann Sacks mosaics. Inspire...
Since the late 1950s, Vitra has been manufacturing furniture for small spaces by top-tier designers from Charles and Ray Eames to Frank Gehry. Looking through their catalog, there's a lot to be lear...
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Name: Blythe
Location: Chicago
Size: 308 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? In this age of sprawling McMansions, a home that meets ones needs in a s...
Country Home April 2008
Country Living just released their second annual list of the 379 Top Green Cities in America. They ranked the locations based on green fundamentals, such as "energy policies, green power, green build...
The EPA lists Reuse as the top strategy for reducing waste in landfills. Although tackling the waste reduction problem requires coordinating many large-scale efforts (including corporate and communi...
Anne sent in a good question: How does everyone feel about buying major upholstered furniture (sofas, chairs) without trying them out first? There are so many wonderful pieces online but I am very lee...
Our teeny patch of grass is finally showing signs of life (this is our very first yard and we couldn't be more excited that spring is here). While we've never given much thought to mowing, our new rea...
In Bucktown, a redesigned vintage modern sofa in Knoll fabric for $2800. Just back from the upholsterer, the pillows have been restuffed, the trim was restained walnut and the new fabric is Knoll Rivi...
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Name: Carla
Location: St. Paul, MN
Size: 650 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? I live in St. Paul MN, so the best thing is the wonderful cozy days ...
Name: Dave
Home Then: 1200 sq. foot Chicago apartment
Home Now: 900 sq. foot Chicago apartment
Dave's last apartment is one of the 40 featured in our new book: Apartment Therapy Presents: Real Hom...
We can't wait to start shopping at the Farmers' Market this summer. Besides providing daily meals, farmer's market finds can keep your home looking fresh......
La Londe wants to know: "Any suggestions on where I can find replacement tiles for my table?"(Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first.
Email questions and pics with QU...
Wells St
After featuring Chicago artist Josh Moulton, he sent us his an update on his work. This Saturday, Moulton is holding an open house to introduce his new framed and matted giclee prints:...
West Elm's jute rugs are affordable, made from natural fibers, and their neutral texture makes them easy to incorporate into a home. The drawback is that jute absorbs humidity, so you'll need a dry ...
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Name: Rob
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Size: 698 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? The smaller the place, the easier it is to create an atmosphere. Every...
One of the Chicago Cure members, the Arkansas Traveler, is especially good at photographing her home. Her compositions show how natural light can make all the difference in a space. This simple, spa...
Since Time Out has gone through a bit of restructuring, they've introduced a complete section devoted to home and living. We look forward to these pieces - the House Calls, gadgets, designers and loca...
merskine found this free table, cut down the legs, and dressed it up with white paint
Week Seven is one of the most important parts of the Cure, since it focuses on a very personal space - the bed...
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Name: Adisorn
Location: Chicago
Size: 504 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? The layout of the space is very fluid. All rooms are connected which all...
We are now officially thinking spring. We're busy scanning the web for any item that'll get us outdoors and, if we can feed our feathered friends at the same time, even better.
We'd definitely choos...
When I was about 10, a drunk driver came straight up our front lawn, through our front bay window and exterior wall, and into our living room. Somehow I slept through the whole thing (the driver's inj...
We've been looking for new bookcases. We haven't found too many freestanding shelves we like, but we do love the repurposed kitchen cabinet shelving we've seen in a couple of AT House Tours. More be...
Jacqueline send us an email: "Hi! So I recently purchased a condo in downtown Chicago and am planning to renovate the floors/kitchen/both baths...basically everything! I have the floor plan and I am h...
The Mike Wallace Interview was a nationally televised program which ran from 1957 - 1960 and was comprised of in depth, well researched conversations with the personalties of the day - available to wa...
In the AT classifieds, Thomos is selling this Eames era white lacquer and glass coffee table in Ukrainian Village...
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shoppi...
Reader's favorite posts on AT:Chicago in the past week? The Small Cool entries! We have a running list of all of them plus Kevin's Condo, a mod pug, an Ohio zero debt renovation and the latest round...
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