Most people have a strong reaction to pink, and love it or hate it - it's become a bold choice for decor. And while one would imagine that it might be an offbeat fit for the dining room, it actually m...
One of the AIA Chicago award winners that we neglected to mention is this amazing home by Wheeler Kearns Architecture that doubles as both residential space and a private art gallery. The design is ...
Seen on the web today: limited edition pillows, a Parisian home, Thanksgiving invites and a delicate tea light shade...jump below for all the links:...
Downtown Chicago has a reputation for being an open-air "museum" of great architecture, but we also have some incredible houses and apartments tucked away on neighborhood side streets. The AIA tries...
Everyday we pass by this small unassuming midwestern home. It sits back off the road and watches the world drive past. There hasn't been a day that's gone by where we haven't wanted to......
Jenny has a good question: For anyone in or around KC area - I am looking for a good fabric store. Not a national chain like Joann or Calico Corners, more like the fabric showrooms in Dallas or NY or...
Pretty, functional, and simultaneously old fashioned and modern...these bar carts from Restoration Hardware take an everyday dining room and turn it into a room for entertaining:...
Bang bang bang! That's the first clue that the heat is on at home. The hammering in the old radiator pipes is the startling signal that our steam radiators are heating the room. What can be done abo...
Found on Modern Craft, SusyJack* is a contemporary desktop line designed by Manhattan-based Susan Connor. Connor uses 100% post-consumer recycled paper to craft her simple, colorful desk supplies. ...
Heidi sent us an email: I tried a few IKEA stores to look for the HEDVIG fabric - the one that is black with yellow, pink, and orange flowers. Those stores do not have this particular fabric in stock!...
What's happening this week in Chicago? Plenty! We've rounded up a few things to do, places to go and sales to check out...jump below for the list:...
After posting on mix-n-match dishes yesterday, we discovered that a lot of you like this look. For those who are fans, we searched for other mix-n-match ideas and came across this DIY project from t...
In Pilsen, an Eames Elliptical Coffee Table (also know as the "Surfboard Table") by Herman Miller for $300. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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The High: Blogged by Sarah last week, the Ludus Modular (above, left) is made in Germany. It features a "library" section, which provides wrap around storage and a tabletop surface, and it's one of ou...
If you have limited DIY skills, the dining room is a great place to start. Projects like tablecloths, napkins, and placemats only require very basic sewing skills, and DIY centerpieces are easy to m...
When we fall back an hour, although we love the extra sleep, we seem to start feeling like a bear... or maybe a squirrel. We not only hibernate mentally (nothing sounds better than a warm cup of tea...
Things that caught my eye on the web today: vintage finds, the beloved Life Nature Library, DIY instructions for a fall leaf mobile and a good size wool rug for $159 ...jump below for all the links:...
Although known as a summer fabric, linen can look equally as lovely on a cold, gray day. Because linen curtains are made from a loose weave that filters light, their appearance changes according to ...
The battle against dust is never ending. Dusting is also usually at the top of most people's "hate to do list." It's a never ending challenge and one we love to throw money and new gadgets at. Cli...
Jennifer has a good question for Mad Men fans: Did you watch the season finale? Did you love the coffee service on the table when Don tells...
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Trays go a long way: intended as bar accessories, this selection of CB2 trays includes those that are simple and functional enough to be used anywhere in the home:
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We remember the mix-n-match dish trend being very big a few years ago, but it's cooled down since then. We still like the idea. It's green (since you end up reusing old pieces from mismatched sets),...
An AT reader sent us an email: I really enjoy reading your site and all the interior design pieces. I have a penthouse loft in Bucktown, and have a $50K budget. I'm looking for a modern/modernist, f...
We get Gwyneth's GOOP email, and today it included a few links to some of the online shops she frequents. Curious? The list (and links) are below the jump:...
For patterned dishes, Anthropologie is a one-stop shop. Their line of tabletop items is usually less expensive than their average wares, and you can find a lot of fun designs to mix and match. Right...
About one year ago, we visited Lounge Lover in London - a hot spot known for its decadent decor and pricey cocktails. Everything is big, bold, colorful, and mixed and matched beyond expectation. ...
In Chicago, the start of a home office. Two pieces from CB2 are on offer - a file cabinet on wheels and the Surf office chair, both in white. A white Parsons desk from West Elm is also available to f...
One of the best home projects blogs around, Modern in MN (which has not been posted to for awhile - Splatgirl, you are missed!) has featured some colorful projects throughtout 2008. Here are a few tha...
We have a pair of oil lamps for power outages (thank you unpredictable Midwest weather). We happen to love their vintage color and since they are a necessity in this neck of the woods, it's nice to ...
Seen on the web today: a new trend of lion motifs, an unbelievably tiny calendar, a holiday card roundup and a knit wall hanging...jump below for all the links:...
If you're lacking a dining room but you're blessed with a sizable kitchen or an open space plan, a kitchen bar can double as both counter space and an eating area. Some of our favorite apartments fr...
While walking down an alleyway in Kansas City, this creative planting method caught our eye. We love creative gardening ideas, although we aren't sure what this massive metal contraption was once u...
Ann sent us an email: Do you have any good ideas about where to store a broom, mop, vacuum cleaner when you don't have a hall closet? Any brooms/mops that look good hanging out in the open?
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Designed by Julie Storm for Normann Copenhagen, these aluminum planters were a great find a few weeks back at Sprout Home (where we bought some on big time sale). Now we see there are still some avail...
There's a definite visual appeal to books, so much so that some people even hire the services of decorating with books. This design by Laura Cahill takes that visual appeal and translates it into a ...
For formal dining and special occasions, nothing beats a tablecloth. On the other hand, placemats are a quick and easy way to pull together a table......
Last week, we attended the opening of a new showroom at the Merchandise Mart. We took a peek at the Copeland Furniture showroom featuring their Frank Lloyd Wright collection, along with accessories an...
George is looking for some suggestions. He writes: Love your site! I Looking for a cool, manly, bold, contemporary rug, at a good price. Have about $400-500, and looking for a 5x9 rug. Bold geometri...
We love a solid wooden dining table and chairs, so it's no surprise that the Danish Modern style is one of our favorites for the dining room. Classic and iconic, the tapered angles of Danish Modern ...
There's nothing better than a good rescue. Island Girl Salvage shows that rescue has many benefits, and buying those salvaged goods reaps identical benefits and sentiments:A love of historical preserv...
In Chicaogo, a seller has black recycled leather Diego dining chairs from CB2 available for $25 each. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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We already knew that Amy Butler has a great sense of style, and now, thanks to Home Companion mag, we got a glimpse of how Amy does the holidays. We are not at all surprised to see that her decor look...
We're fans of yellow and gray, not only because it's a popular color combo; it also looks equally great with traditional or modern decor. These rooms, found on the website of British wallpaper and f...
This magazine rack first made it's AT:Chicago debut back in May when we talked about $3 Makeovers. Since then we have had a steady request for information about this Kermit-colored piece. Click thr...
Seen on the web today: a blackboard backdrop, a small space workspace, a Pantone inspired clock and a wonderful white walled home...jump below for all the links:...
Benches, like the banquettes we blogged yesterday, have a lot of possible uses. Unlike a banquette, a bench is movable. It can serve different functions in different rooms: a footboard for a bed, an...
We first mentioned this great space saving idea yesterday in our Midwest Fall Cure, but for those who might not be reading all of those details, we wanted to bring this great idea into the spotlight....
Meredith writes: I was wondering if Sarah could tell me who makes or sells the elevated dog dish in her post...
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We've long been fans of suspension lamps, specifically this FL/Y lamp from Kartell, desgined by Ferruccio Laviani. The colorful, transparent methacrylate lamp is available in white, light blue, red, o...
We've seen Jeff Koons' infamous puppy vase used as an umbrella stand. And we've seen Karim Rashid's anthropomorphic design for holding umbrellas (pictured after the jump). These vessels, while admit...
We've blogged West Elm's clear, spherical globe pendants as well as their silver accents and we're starting to notice a trend: clear glass and mirrored items that have a minimalist edge and reflect ...
Elvedon sent us a good question: I just got the TV lift cabinet shown here (above) in black, which is great at hiding my TV but not especially pretty. I chose the very plain model specifically becaus...
Emma Gardner's rugs are rich, luxurious wool and silk creations. The fact that they straddle two poles of design style, classic and pop, makes them an especially flexible investment piece that can wor...
When we wrote about the organizational mindsets of "hiders" and "seekers" yesterday, a lot of people mentioned in the comments that, although they'd like to have everything organized inside hidden s...
We love a long drive as much as Sarah in Missouri does - but we love a long walk even more. Yesterday, with temps topping 70 degrees, we set out for a long, much needed neighborhood walk. If only ever...
In Edison Park, a Saarinen 47" round dining table with white Carrera marble top. Purchased a year ago from Room and Board, it is being sold for $1000. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
Take the all-time classic dining surface, a wooden table, and surround it with chairs made from anything BUT wood, and you get a new classic - the modern, eclectic answer to the dining room "set".....
In a studio apartment, there's usually not room for a separate dining area. Enter the banquette, a triple-duty piece that can serve as a sofa, dining spot, and storage space all in one. Banquettes c...
ce_pelle is calming the anxiety that comes with tinted primer.
We can't wait to see the final result of this great entryway!
Oh, we're halfway there, Whoa-oh, livin' on a prayer! This week mar...
Interesting stops around the web today: Political posters go design-y, Orla's new wallpaper, woodgrain upholstery from Williams Sonoma Home and a simple window box how-to...jump below for all the link...
With the beautiful weather we've been experiencing here in Chicago, you wouldn't know winter is on the way. Still, we're making room in our entryway for scarves, hats, mittens, and heavy coats to pr...
While getting things packed and sorted this weekend for our big move to downtown Kansas City, we came across some old film. We have NO idea what's on it, or how old it is, or if we want to spend the...
Roy sent in a good question: I have this art deco sleeper sofa that has been in storage for about 7 years and now while I work to 'restore' it I need to find the right type of chairs...
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And, with the last vote cast just about 30 minutes ago, we come to the end of a very colorful contest. We started with over 500 entries, posted hundreds of homes (204 to be exact) and thanks to your v...
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It doesn't take much time in Montreal before you notice how much of the city's graffiti is lifted almost to an artform. ...
We're in the final stretch for voting! With only minutes left to vote, our Midwest finalist, Jesse, is leading in the final head to head vote against Dave and Melanie. Both places are fantastic, but w...
In my quest to create a great Lucille Ball costume last week, my research unearthed this ad from Armstrong Laminate: "Looks Like the Real Thing." We prefer the wood to stone looks; some of favorite fa...
We've featured double-duty couches, sleepers, and modular sofas on AT...but here's a new twist: the Ludus Modular Sofa combines a sectional sofa, bed, and library. Designed by Patricia Hopfer and ma...
Laura is looking for ideas. She writes: Do you have any tips for displaying empty wine bottles? Whenever we open a bottle of wine we have whoever is over autograph and date the bottles as a keepsake. ...
Looking for home office solutions, we stumbled across an online blurb that separates organizational types into two categories: hiders and seekers. Although we generally believe that more than two ty...
More from TOC's Home Decor issue: two "house calls" with local t.v. personalities. I had a great experience interviewing both Kelly Edwards from Design on a Dime, and WTTW Chicago Tonight anchor Phil ...
In Streeterville, a one year old Crate and Barrel Camden sofa in spring green for $599. obo. Jump below for links to this and more good finds for the home:
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This week the most popular post on AT:Chicago was the entry from our Midwest Finalist, Jesse. Also at the top of the list: a project plan for curbside junk, Domino's favorite interiors blogs, a tour o...
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