Clip File: 9 Beautiful Color Combos
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Guess the Decade: Orange & Green Lounge
It's the weekend! Let's kick it off 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......
Natural Linen Curtains
We spotted this lovely photo on Danny Seo's blog. Although we like almost everything he's done with his home-in-progress, we especially love his simple linen curtains......
CHI Good Questions: Stain or Paint this Chair?
Cynthia sent in a good question: "I bought this little blue round-back chair for $45 the other day, and I've already started sanding it in hopes of giving it a complete makeover. This picture definit...
Who Slept Here?
The answer may be easy for many of you. Whose bedroom is this? Take a guess and see below the jump...
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Room & Board: Outdoor Items on Clearance
In honor of our great party last night at Room & Board (what fantastic hosts!), we scoured some fun, bubblegum-colored clearance items for your outdoor home life:...
Organizing the Portable Home Office
We don't have a home office, although we work from home half the day. Rather than work inside a little room, we like to take our laptop where the light is best: in the kitchen, living room, back dec...
Small Cool 2008: First Place
The judges have spoken - their pick for the smallest, coolest home in the world...
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This Weekend: Treasure Hunt at Merchandise Mart
We LIKE the Treasure Hunt and try and go to all of them, but alas, we'll be in NYC this weekend at ICFF, so you'll have to let us know how it is this time around......
This Weekend: Chicago Green Festival at Navy Pier
This Saturday and Sunday - May 17th and 18th - Navy Pier hosts the Chicago Green Festival, featuring keynote speakers, how-to workshops, over 350 green businesses, and a film festival that includes ...
Colorful Stairs: Inspiration from CB2 Catalog
The thing we most love about this room is the yellow stairs. Wow. We've never seen anything like this in person, but are sure that it must exist in plenty of places besides CB2's catalog pages......
Michigan Home by PLY ArchitectureDwell Blog
This home in Ann Arbor, Michigan, contains both living and work spaces for architect Karl Daubmann and his wife, Ji Hye Kim. PLY Architecture built a modern addition for a traditional house in a his...
Small Cool 2008: Second Place
For second place, the judges shifted to the west coast...to LA... and the winner is......
Sneak Peek: Amy Butler's Tabletop Collection
A quick snap sneak peek at something new from Amy Butler- a tabletop collection.
This photo was taken by Nan, who works with Amy, at the Mikasa showroom in NY......
CHI Good Questions: Nightstands to Suit this Headboard?
Some virtual shopping by the AT community as requested by Shannon: "Hi I sent you my pic via my phone - Its my headboard. I like to find some night stands that go nice with it. Nothing too matchy, but...
Small Cool 2008: Third Place
Moving from Chicago to the east....NYC....the third place finisher for 2008 is...
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Home Scents by k. hall designs
A friend introduced us to candles from k. hall designs, based in University City, Missouri. Made of pure vegetable wax, we are loving the "moss" scent right now......
Pre-Traumatic IKEA Syndrome
Do you dread trips to IKEA - driving to the suburbs, bumping into people in the store aisles, circling the levels for hours unable to find the item you saw online? Since moving two weeks ago, we've ...
Small Cool 2008: Fourth Place
Last night there was a big round of applause in Room and Board, as the fourth place winner was announced...and she was there to hear it...from Chicago...it's......
CHI Scavenger: Pottery Barn Meyer Arm Chair for $150
In the Gold Coast, one single Pottery Barn Meyer arm chair is for sale. Seller says the condition is perfect (sells new for $300).
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Small Cool Party: Thanks!
Hooray for the Midwest Finalists!Thanks to everyone who joined us last night for the Small Cool party - it was great to be able to celebrate the wrap up of our annual contest with all of you. We were ...
Wright Important Design Auction Preview: Decades
Wright Auction House is holding the Important Design auction, Session 1, Sunday, May 18 at noon. We've checked out the lots and chose a interesting piece from each decade, starting in the 40's, right...
Color Combo: Light Blue and Neutrals
The light blue and chocolate brown color scheme that dominated a couple years ago has since suffered the consequences of over exposure. That doesn't mean that blue and brown don't work well together...
Reminder: Small Cool Party Tonight !
A quick reminder - We'll be gathering from 6-8 tonight at Room & Board in Chicago to announce the winners of Small Cool 2008. You are welcome to join us......
CHI Good Questions: Which Professional Do We Need?
Pam sent in a good question: "Hi, we need to rehab our bathroom. We're not looking to move anything around, meaning the locations for the tub, toilet and wash basin will stay where they are, but we a...
Good Quotes: Louis Sullivan and the Polemics of Modern Architecture
"All practical demands of utility should be paramount as basis of planning and design; ...no architectural dictum, or tradition, or superstition, or habit should stand in the way." - Louis Sullivan...
How To: Get Rid of Refrigerator Odors
We've done a lot of refrigerator cleaning lately: one top-to-bottom cleaning when we moved out of our old apartment, and another full cleaning when we moved in to our new space. Both times, we remov...
Midwest Finalist - Rachel's Grad School Getaway
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Rachel
Location: St. Louis
Size & Type: 632 sf apartment
Original Entry: Click Here
Who was your favorite entry and why?
My favorite other Small, Cool ...
Insect and Bird Prints from Jayson Home & Garden
We love a lot of what we see at Jayson Home & Garden, but we can't always afford it. That's one reason why we're drawn to these antique bird and insect prints - they're all under $200. Still not che...
Top 5 Creative Ways to Organize Pens
Pens and pencils and scissors and letter openers and markers overflow in our offices. We can't help it. But creative solutions to organize them are never-ending. Our top suggestions:...
Look! Organizing With Vintage Containers
Yesterday we wrote about organizing with vintage canisters, so today we thought we'd show a few ways that we use them around the house. We've always stored laundry quarters in a little dish - this o...
CHI Good Questions: Mod + Shabby Chic?
Sam writes: "Okay so this is my first apartment...Its smallish a one bedroom in Buena Park Chicago.
I at first thought I wanted to go modern, but now am looking at how fun shabby chic can be. So Iv...
CHI Scavenger: Vintage Danish Modern Cabinet for $175.
In Andersonville, a vintage Danish Modern walnut cabinet/side table with caned panel doors, dated 1960. Jump below for links to this and other good finds:
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Sawbridge Studios: Handcrafted Furniture & Accessories
"In an age of fads, mass production and questionable quality, it is refreshing to savor those things which are timeless, unique, and reflect the pride of craftsmanship." That is the philosophy behind...
Design Inside: Chicago Interior Design Services
Chicago interior design firm Design Inside is run by husband-and-wife team Kathryn and Bill Cherne. They're transparent about prices, posting them online and charging a flat rate of $50 for an on-si...
CHI Sales Calendar: 05.15.08
Treasure Hunt May Sales...
Treasure Hunt
Merchandise Mart Sample Sale
Up to 75% off
May 17 & 18, $10 admission
Merchandise Mart, 7th Floor
Milwaukeee International Art Fair
Friday, May 16 5-9, ...
From Birdhouse to Guest RetreatCottage Living May/June 2008
Not just Small Cool, tiny cool. The photo above is (we kid you not) an oversized birdhouse. This small structure called a pigeonnier was built on the grounds of a Louisiana estate around 1750. Its ...
Hot or Not? Overhead (OverBED) Storage
We're all for efficient, good-looking storage solutions, but the thought of having anything hanging over our heads while we sleep doesn't sound so great. What do you think? Use every inch or is a sens...
Small Cool Update: 18 and Counting...
Today's entries brings us to a grand total of 18 finalists so far. Tomorrow is it! We'll post the "final finalists" and announce the winners at our party in Chicago.
Jump below for links to all the f...
ICFF 2008 Preview: New from Unison
Local Chicago designers, Alicia and Robert of Unison, sent us a little preview of the pieces they'll be launching at ICFF, which will be available in early July...
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Bed and Bath Inspiration from the Bellinter House Hotel
While reading one of our favorite blogs, Design in Dublin, we noticed some amazing bedrooms from the Bellinter House Hotel. These clean, calm, and simple rooms are located in a Georgian mansion in C...
CHI Good Questions: Wall Mounted Credenza Surface?
Alison sent in a good question: "Not sure if you can help me out on this or not, but my husband and I are doing a mounted credenza similar to the one in Andreas' Greektown Loft. What I'm trying to fi...
Look! Lines at the Racine Art Museum
About 70 miles north of Chicago stands the Racine Art Museum in downtown Racine. Back in May 2003, we were fortunate enough to be able to experience the first few days of the museum's open doors and ...
Great Chicago Places & Spaces: Tour the Center on Halsted
Coming up this weekend (May 17-18) is the annual Great Chicago Places & Spaces event. For the first time, GCPS visits and tours gay venues......
Neighborhood Noise
We woke up three times last night to a malfunctioning car alarm. Each time we sat up in bed, thinking our alarm clock was going off. We're having a hard time adjusting to the noises in our new neigh...
AT Presents Meets Small Cool: Party Tomorrow
Last weekend in NYC, the mashup was Bklyn Designs and AT Presents. This Thursday in Chicago, it will be AT Presents meets Small Cool. In addition to announcing and then drinking a toast to all our wi...
Organizing with Vintage Canisters
Over the years, we've used vintage canisters to organize everything from bathroom supplies to laptop cords. Matching sets are easy to find in thrift shops and antique stores, and you can repurpose t...
Glass Vases by Stephen Schlangser: Perfect Patterns
Throughout May, Stephen Schlangser's glass works are on display and for sale at Sawbridge Studio: Inspired by patterns found in nature, Schlangser’s etchings add visual interest and texture to simpl...
Modular Shelving by Michel Doyer
Dutch designer Michel Doyer is the creator of DeKast, a modular shelving system composed of upholstered panels and open shelves. The buyer chooses which fabrics to use for the panels, and components...
Midwest Finalist - Suzi's L.E.S. Meets Le Marais
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Suzi
Location: Columbus, OH
Size & Type: 557 sf studio
Original Entry: Click Here
Who was your favorite entry and why?
I envy a lot of the internation...
Midwest Finalists: Fantasy League Thread
You chose 'em, now click on any pic above to see the full post. We want to thank all of our contestants and congratulate the Final Four in the Midwest above...
CHI Scavenger: Danish Modern Teak Side Table for $200
In Andersonville, this Danish modern teak side table with cabinet is for sale. The doors are caned and top has inlaid formica with teak, circa 1960.
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Best Storage Systems from AT:CHI House Tours
This month on AT, we're cleaning and organizing, so we thought we'd bring you some of our favorite examples of organized storage from house tours. Click below for stairway shelving, credenza storage...
Lum: Vintage Lighting & Accessories
Lum is an online gallery of high end vintage lamps. Even a quick look through their inventory will most likely turn up a lamp or two (or a dozen!) that you'd be happy...
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Kitt-In Box at The Refined Feline
Oh, we just had to show you this! Since this month is all about putting everything in its place, why shouldn't we try organizing our pets? The Kitt-In Box (hardy ha) is a small cushioned pet bed tha...
CHI Weekly Events Calendar: 05.14.08
Art sampling from Structures of the Sun show at Penelope's
Art & Design Events...
May is Spring Cleaning month on Apartment Therapy.
Structures of the Sun group show
Curated by Stephen Eichhorn and...
Small Cool Update: The (Lucky) 13 Finalists So Far
Today's Finalist entry count is up to 13 - nearly halfway to our goal of posting them all before announcing the winners later this week.
Jump below for all finalists posted so far:...
RSVP: The (not so) Small (very) Cool Party
Wow, the RSVPs have been rolling in to Room & Board! We are looking forward to a big, fun party this coming Thursday and hope you can join us. Here's the plan:...
10 Ways to Clean the Bedroom from AT
Almost any time an AT post goes up on how to make the bed, a lot of disparate voices chime in: fluffy comforter lovers vs. those who like a streamlined bed, throw pillow people vs. minimalists, bed-...
CHI Good Questions: Great Neighborhoods?
Brandy is coming to town: "I will be relocating to Chicago likely within the next year, and am struggling to identify where I want to live in the city. I love that Chicago is a city of neighborhoods a...
AT on . . .Neighborhood Parks
We're still exploring our new neighborhood and loving every moment. Today a nice long walk led us to Indian Boundary Park - a spot we'd driven past but had yet to explore. This park was amazing! A lag...
Organization Inspiration from Metropolitan Produce
Architecture and design firm Metropolitan Produce has some great ideas and product prototypes that approach organization in a clean, minimal way. Our favorite is the pot and pan rack, a simple recla...
Best of Outdoor Furniture: West Elm
Clean lines, a mix of wood of warm woods and powder coated metal, with a bit of golden glitz thrown in - we like many of the outdoor offerings from West Elm. Prices seem fairly reasonable and we thin...
Magno Desk Set by Singgih S. Kartono
Singgih S. Kartono is an Indonesian designer best known for wooden radios. We really like his two-tone desk set made from java ebony, mahogany, and pine......
Outdoor Rugs from Crate & Barrel
With our tiny new yard came mostly cement. We don't mind the lack of grass, but it just dawned on us that we could really warm up our outdoor space with an all-weather rug designed to live outside. Do...
Peaceful Spaces by Alice Whately
It's been a while since we picked up an interior design guide at the bookstore, but this little, unassuming book spoke to us. Alice Whately advocates peaceful living through a combination of feng sh...
Midwest Finalist - Stephanie's Life of Pie
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Stephanie
Location: Chicago
Size & Type: 441 sf studio
Original Entry: Click Here
Who was your favorite entry and why?
Tony and Hilary's 3 in 1 Studio i...
CHI Good Questions: Painting a Radiator?
Allison sent us a good question: "I have four radiators in my vintage Hyde Park two-bedroom. I just recently purchased my new pad, and noticed in horror that my radiators are quite dirty and need repa...
Urban Totem
A shop focused on true eclectic tastes - in the form of antique chandeliers, mirrors, artwork, and furnishings. The Evanston shop boasts, "1910 prams, a carousel horse, outsider art shelves, toys, ex...
Chicago Design: Roscoe Jackson's Recycled Plastic Chairs
These are some of the coolest chairs we've seen in a while: green, ultra-versatile, and made right here in Chicago. Local designers Roscoe Jackson (aka Caleb Dawson, Shawn Gnann, and Thomas Fowler) ...
CHI Scavenger: Original 50's Eames Rocker for $800
In the Ukranian Village, an original vintage 1950's Eames Shell Rocker in the Parchment color. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Look!: A Rainbow Bottle Wall
Seen at a local pub, this high-intensity decor decision is an inventive and low-budget solution for what to do with an underutilized cooler case and all those empties. We may not be able to replicate...
Caroma Dual Flush Toilet
Nothing like coming back from vacation to a completely non-functioning toilet. We knew our ancient one was on its way out, but tried to put off replacing it for just a little while. We could wait no m...
Small Cool Update: First 5 Finalist Entries
The Small Cool Contest kicks back up into high gear today as we begin posting our Finalist entries in anticipation of this weeks winners announcement.
Jump below for all finalists posted today:...
Sneak Peek: Outdoor Furniture Cleaning & Care
Martha Stewart Living 06.08
We just got a sneak peek at the upcoming issue of Martha Stewart Living and there is an article that is perfect for our cleaning theme this month - and should come in handy for anyone with outdoor fur...
Painting Baseboards and Trim to Match the Walls
We spent the weekend painting, and for the first time we chose to paint our baseboards the same color as our walls. We like the look (as shown in this photo from Susan and Micheal's House Tour on AT...
CHI Good Questions: Camouflaging a Kennel?
Lisa sent us an email: "Do you have any ideas for decorating around a dog kennel? I have puggle with severe separation anxiety so we crate trained him for when we're gone during the day. The problem...
Recycled Glass Counters
A friend of ours is in the midsts of remodeling her kitchen. Now faced with the daunting task of picking out new cabinets, appliances, countertops -- everything -- she has been asking anyone and eve...
Outdoor Tables from Home Decorators Collection
Whether you need a full table for dining or one or a few side tables for your outdoor space, these choices from Home Decorators Collection are worth a look. We discovered this company through a catal...
House Numbers from Chiasso
We like seeing numbers, not only on house addresses, but also indoors used as home decor. Chiasso has some nice sets of house numbers, including the new Domicile Numbers in red and stainless steel.....
Chicago Design: Restyled Furniture by Bladon Conner
While scouting for new finds this past weekend, we ended up at Haus and discovered these great pieces of furniture by local designer Bladon Conner. ...
How To: Install a Rain TankErin Covert Hands On 05.2008
We discovered Erin Covert, a writer for the Dallas Morning News, through her DIY landscaping and gardening blog, Hands On. In a recent post, she details (with great photos and captions) how a contra...
Survey: What's Your Top Spring Cleaning/Organizing Task?
We've needed to get our new home office under control for several weeks, and this past weekend we finally accomplished what seemed like a miracle: organization. That nagging "this is going to take for...
AT On: Laundry Day
We don't appreciate the importance of cleaning in our daily lives until the mess gets really out of hand. We've had a laundry issue lately that's threatened to overtake our home......
Midwest Finalist - Lisette's Pied a Terre
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Lisa
Location: Chicago
Size & Type: 500 sf studio
Original Entry: Click Here
Enter Finalist Slideshow and Jump Below for Video
Who was your favorite entr...
CHI Good Questions: Looking for a New Sofa...
Tony sent us in a good question: "First let me say that I have recently become addicted to AT! I love the site. I am wondering if you know what sofa this is (shown above). Seems like I have seen it...
Tips for Choosing Paint Colors
We think Marilyn and Peter got it just right when they chose this shade of gray-green for their accent wall, but as winners of the 2006 Fall Colors Contest, they've got a natural knack for color. No...
Hot or Not? Anamorphic Cups
Anamorphic Cups Designed by Ross McBride
Voting and Link Below:...
Zwello
Zwello is a virtual department store of modern design. They carry furniture and accessories by many of the mid-century titans but they're also big on fresh new designers. Jump down for links, prices...
CHI Scavenger: Finnish Brass & Glass Coffee Table for $250
Located in Sandburg Village, this Finnish brass and glass coffee table is for sale. A sophisticated look with great lines!
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Look! Life Size Luxury Tax
We regularly pass by this corner in our neighborhood, which is one that has seen a large amount of teardowns and extensive rebuilding to create large, luxurious single family homes. Someone has taken ...
CHI Hot Posts: Dana's New Decor, $100 Kitchen Redo, How to Read Design Blogs and a Smart House Tour
The reader's favorite posts on AT:Chicago this week were an update on the decor at Dana's place, a kitchen redo for less than $100, how to read design blogs (while resisting the urge to spend) and a...
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