click thumbnails for larger pics of all 20 kitchensOnce again today, we spent some enjoyable time digging through the archives at Normal Room, one of our favorite sites for seeing how people rea...
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While compiling a post a little while ago on Country Living's DIY projects for vintage frames, we came across this home from an old issue. Owned and decorated by...
Having been a pet owner for more years than we can count, one thing has always bugged us. The price of pet beds. It can be hard to fathom sheets for our own beds priced around the $100 mark, let al...
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We remember Megan Auman's metalwork from last Christmas, when Danielle wrote about her pressed metal ornaments. In the last year or so, the Pennsylvania-based ar...
If you're looking for a chair this week, well then friends and loyal Midwest Scavenger readers... you've come to the right place! There are original Eames Chairs plus reproductions galore (some bet...
An organized, streamlined bathroom is nicer to spend time in and much easier to keep clean, but it seems to be one of those rooms where things just accumulate over time. This weekend, our plans includ...
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We've never used them personally...but we like the idea, especially when done in glass or wood. For napkin ring lovers out there, we rounded up a variety of gla...
On this unluckiest of days, Friday the 13th, we're wondering if you've ever decorated your home for luck. The first thing that comes to mind, of course, is a horseshoe at the door. But there are oth...
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Swedish String shelves are one of those beautiful things we hope to own someday. The company just added a new system to their inventory. Designed by Peter Cohen,...
Brad sent us a (funny!) email: Greetings AT. I'm sending out an S.O.S. for a solution to S.S.S. Does anyone have a Chicago-based resource for re-strapping patio furniture? We have several chairs that...
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Reading Design for Mankind last night, we came across a link to these charming embroidered artworks. In February, New York's Gallery Hanahou exhibited these piec...
Growing up, there was always a rug or runner in the kitchen. In my own apartments and homes as an adult, I've sometimes used one, but currently I'm going clean and simple on the floor. No doubt any ru...
In Logan Square, a Crate and Barrel Sectional in LIGHT GREEN which the seller says is in "excellent condition" is available for $950. Jump below for links:
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click thumbnails for larger picsThe Angela Adams Collection are the high-end hand-crafted pieces that are made to order. The various series include rugs and tapestries that are complex, multi-la...
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We've posted some inspiring vintage bathrooms over the years, including a recent one that charmed us with its rustic, salvaged style. If you're looking for the s...
We know this is Apartment Therapy and although there is usually a large emphasis on the Apartment side of our name, we do have many home owners out there. So for those readers, we have a fun feature...
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Clicking through some of our favorite Sköna Hem photos, we started to notice a trend. Many of the neutral rooms we love the most mix metal furnishings and acces...
The phrase, family portrait usually brings to mind thoughts of matching turtle neck sweaters staged in a grassy meadow; but this geometric take on the ordinary by Siggi Eggertsson is a fun twist. Si...
Total inspiration! A London temporary pop-up shop created walls to section off the space out of drawers and c-clamps. An interesting look reminiscent of built in bookcases, it is a slightly funky and ...
We recently heard from Sarah Beth about her major bathroom renovation in her Kansas stone cottage. What she expected to be a quick "pull up the old floor, paint the walls" redo, ended up being a huge ...
This is our favorite reusable shopping bag. Available at home/ garden/ hardware superstore Canadian Tire, the bag is big (16½ h x 14 w x 7" d), strong, and cheap ($0.89)......
These compact, heavy-duty racks take their name from trains, where they served as tiny "closets" for passengers. We can just imagine Cary Grant in North by Northwest hanging his suit on one of them....
Marcus sent us a good question: Hi. We have farmhouse sink similar to this. We get tons of utility from it and enjoy the size, etc. One issue that we've come across is the edge. When washing large dis...
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Towels are a topic we love to blog on AT, from the best of the year to tips on what to do with them after they've been worn to bits. For kitchen and bath month, ...
A seller has six like-new Jake Chairs from Room & Board in BLACK available for $50 each/$300 set. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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click thumbnails for larger picsA show-stopper in any room, black walls are having a bit of a renaissance these days. Normally we would have said that it takes an extra level of decor-guts to go...
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London-based architects SHH have an amazing portfolio of interior spaces. We especially love checking out their home renovations, where every room is designed ar...
So, let's see. Gold kitchen, check. Ethnic art, check. Fresh veggies, check. All of this added up to a particular decade for the majority of the players yesterday....
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click thumbnails for larger pics Recently we became aware of a fantastic website, govedeals.com that holds treasures for governmental/state facilities all across the country. Have you ever won...
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Found on Swedish real estate site Alvhem, this sweet kitchen is packed with storage space. Shelves line the walls, cabinets extend up to the ceilings, and there'...
Caring for an often inscrutable baby and assembling Ikea furniture can be equally daunting which is why we got such a chuckle out of this Ikea parody. Aubrey Clayton designed instructions for "Bab, th...
Maybe it's the warmer weather, or the influx of pastels in the stores with another holiday around the corner, but we've got an itch for pink and yellow lately. Even the biggest pink nay-sayer can fi...
Heymomo's Home after the Fall Cure 2008The Spring Cure page is up and the sign up form is ready. If you plan to join us this Spring for our group event to help get your home in order, you can start no...
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The home of Minneapolis-based design couple Souliyahn and Tia is showcased in the current ReadyMade, and although we wish we could see more of their home, the p...
The John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, Wisconsin commissioned a different artist to custom design the tiles and fixtures in each of their washrooms. Remember, this is Kohler, king of vitr...
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We've liked British designer Linda Barker ever since we first got addicted to Changing Rooms, the BBC's predecessor to Trading Spacings. After gaining TV fame, L...
click thumbnails for larger picsAaron did a post yesterday about the popularity of Moroccan rugs in the March issue of Elle Decor. It got us thinking that in addition to the rugs, there are seve...
Aleksa sent us an email. She writes: My husband and I have lived in our condo for nearly a year and are still stuck with what to do in the living/dining rooms. It's finally starting to come together,...
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Reading Irish blog House & Home, we stumbled across these roomsets from Danish company Day Birger Et Mikkelsen. Known for their clothing lines, they also have a ...
Over at Living Etc., the reader of the month for February '09 shows off his (or her?) gorgeous Georgian overhaul. First up is the bathroom, complete with an awe-inspiring black fireplace, sleek candle...
In River West, a Room & Board sofa and matching chairs for $1200. Jump below for links to this and more good finds.
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Strato is a forward-thinking kitchen and bathroom design firm in Italy. The Flex 1 is one of their latest offernings. White, sleek, simple...hot! Or not? More pics below:...
click thumbnails for larger picsBenita is really on a roll. We are always impressed with the beautiful (and beautifully organized) home of Benita Larsson, but in just the past few weeks she has ...
We love WikiHow for its helpful user-edited articles, but we probably love it even more for the articles that are just plain weird. Need to know how to create a dinosaur theme garden? They can help....
Over the weekend, we made a super-quick trip down to St. Louis to see a friend. We stayed in a hotel with so-so decor, but a very nice bathroom. There wasn't anything exceptional about it, but it wa...
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Last time we posted French retailer FLY, we got some comments about poor quality. We've never bought anything from them personally, but we do think that their ca...
click thumbnails for larger pics Atlanta based photographer, Lara Rossignol took a cue from AT:NY's feature on upholstering with fabric from the Orla Kiely laundry bag and made over a pair of ...
Another photo for your perusal for Kitchen and Bath month - this time of a compact kitchen. Take a look at the design details and then jump below to Guess the Decade:...
Sometimes a full-on bathroom overhaul sounds really appealing. The financial, time, and creative commitment to this rarely sounds so appealing. For a quick lift that can change the look and feel of yo...
It's not quite camping season yet, but it's never too early to start shopping around for gear. How about this sleeping bag? Adorable grizzly or awfully grisly? Place your vote after the jump....
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Light and bright come to mind when viewing these clean-lined kitchens designed by Toronto's 3rd Uncle Design. We're seeing a lot of marble slabs, expansive islan...
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When we first spotted Kathryn's tiny office in AT:NY's Roommark Gallery, we bookmarked it right away. It's got a great combination of colors and makes nice use o...
Waaaay back in 2007, we were happy to feature the apartment of Amy and David. Their vintage modern home filled with art, classic furniture and tiki touches has long been a favorite in our archives. Si...
Diane has a good question: Does anyone know where I could find someone to replate (chrome) rims on a recessed light fixture? I have 2 fixtures, in a steam shower, that have rusted and Juno no longer m...
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The Hotel Daniel in Graz, Austria packs a lot of modern style into its modestly priced rooms. Designed by Berlin-based Werner Aisslinger (designer of the LoftCub...
Last summer, Sarahc published a post with five great ways to use vintage suitcases around the home. One that we'd never thought of -- and just discovered -- is a quirky DIY project for the bathroom:...
In Chicago, a Vintage Modern Lounge Chair in orange by Selig. It is in "excellent condition" and is selling for $375. Jump below for links to this and more finds:
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click thumbnails for larger picsVery rustic, very weathered, salvaged pieces mixed in with shiny, clean and new fixtures and finishes makes for an interesting, unusual vintage-style bathroom......
click thumbnails for larger picsNames: Tina and Brian Trost
Location: Oak Park
We got an email from Brian about sharing the wonderful home he and Tina have made for themselves in Oak Park. The...
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Showers are one of those small spaces in a bathroom where you can really go wild with color if you want. Because shower walls usually involve tile, color can mea...
click thumbnails for larger pics With all eyes on the bathroom this month, it's easy to get swept up in the high end displays shown in magazines and product photos from different companies. The...
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We've looked to British retailer Toast before for bedroom and bathroom ideas. Today we're searching for some color in the kitchen, and they haven't disappointed ...
click thumbnails for larger pics While some people might pass on the opportunity to sit in one of these anatomically inspired armchairs, we love our design and decor with a certain quirkiness. ...
Does everyone have a piece of furniture like this? A basic that you have grown to love and one that you will most likely hang on to forever - because it simply works. Move to a new place and in whatev...
Back in 2007, we featured these great recycled chopsticks table lamps. After spotting several retailers with these or similar items, we have now found Kwytza Kraft. The company is the brainchild of Br...
So pretty. These metal fretwork shelves have just that vintage appeal that melts the heart. Hanging in the kitchen, the lacy shelves would soften what is normally a utilitarian space......
Recycling stations don't have to be ugly. These sorting areas from Crown Paint (left) and Martha Stewart (right) are outfitted with pegboard and basic recycling supplies, adding some color and creat...
Lynn sent us a good question: I am recovering the seats of 4 dining room chairs (40+ years old). I'm not sure yet about the condition of the padding under the current upholstery. If necessary, where ...
In Chicago, a replica of the Noguchi Cyclone Table originally purchased at Modernica for $400. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Danish catalog Tine K is one of our favorite sources for inspiration. Their interiors are laid back but pulled together, simple but full of texture, elegant but ...
Pink rooms get a lot of attention around here: we've asked if you'd go pink as a grown-up, gathered 7 pink dining rooms, admired a pink kitchen, and featured a Valentine's Day assortment of red and pi...
A clean house usually means a fresh-smelling house, but sometimes there are lingering or very hard to handle odors that make you consider store-bought air fresheners. Before you make the purchase, you...
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