Apartment Therapy Chicago - Archive for the week of 2009-03-22

Color Combo: Pink and Gray

click thumbnails for larger pics We love Dior Gray, and we love it even more with these pink orchids from Benjamin Moore's 2009 Color Forecast. Pale rose and metallic gray were popular during th...

5 Out of the Ordinary Rugs...on Sale

click thumbnails for larger picsTie-dye, wood grain, polka dots and two very different wild fields of flowers - not exactly the standard design motifs for carpets. These 5 choices are unusual, i...

Mini Makeover Idea : Change Out Your Rug!

Chris from Style North (you remember their great lamp makeover right?) decided to change things up at home. Out went the orange Flokati rug (that we couldn't get enough of in the Fall Colors Contest...

Savings Tip: Have a Buy-Nothing Week

If you're low on cash, it can be difficult to find anything extra for savings. One way to create more money is to spend as little as possible, but changing long-term spending habits is very hard. (W...

Midwest Scavenger: No Coast Craigslist Finds

There were several heavy hitting cities this week in the Midwest Scavenger. Make sure to check out St. Louis, Minneapolis and Cincinnati for sure! There are great lighting pieces, unique chairs, g...

Roundup: Owl Decor

click thumbnails for larger pics Whether vintage or vintage-inspired, owls have been popping up in a lot of homes. This collection spotted in San Francisco inspired us to track down more, should...

8 Kitchens with Clocks

click thumbnails for larger pics Kitchens are one space in the house where we're often racing the clock. From the routine morning hustle to occasional dinner parties, timing in the kitchen can b...

Drying Racks in the Bathroom

We tend to use our shower curtain rod as a drying rack for hand-washed clothing. It's not the most attractive solution, but it works. For those who want a more organized system, there are several wa...

Good Questions: Looking for More Info on Our Print

Sara sent in a good question. She writes, We bought the Geranimo print about 5 years ago at a thrift shop. We love it (though it is of both a sad and cynical nature) and get lots of compliments on it...

Tables and Seating: Collapsible, Stackable, and Retractable

click thumbnails for larger pics In our inbox this morning, we found this new Packet Table and Chair Set by Offi - a compact box that expands into a four-seater dining set. This very cool approa...

Favorite Stardust Glass Tile Kitchens

click thumbnails for larger pics Stardust Glass is committed to saving our planet’s resources by creating sustainable, handmade decorative glass tiles made from 87-97% recycled glass. Brought ...

Housewares Color Trend: Darker and Earthier
Home and Housewares 2009

click thumbnails for larger picsBack in the 1970s, kitchen colors were different - appliances were "harvest gold" and "avocado" and the designers of kitchen tools and tabletop items seemed to l...

Open Thread 155
Chicago

March is Kitchen and Bath Month on AT. Join the Open Thread with Questions, Answers and Conversation Check out Yesterday's Most Popular AT:Chicago Post: House Tour: Lindsay's Bold West Loop Style ...

House Tour: Lindsay's Bold West Loop Style
Chicago

Name: Lindsay Segal Profession: Wardrobe Stylist and Interior Decorator Location: West Loop, Chicago, IL Size/Type: 1250 sq ft 2 bedroom soft loft; Rented Years lived in: Moved in Oct. 2008 >> E...

On Sale: Curtains and Drapes

click thumbnails for larger pics Shopping for curtains can be rough. If you need long drapes, you can end up having to shell out big bucks, since drapery prices can run high. For anyone on the h...

Roundup: Great Posts You Might Have Missed

Keeping up with all the different facets of Apartment Therapy, The Kitchn, Unplggd, Re-Nest and OhDeeDoh can be time consuming. We understand that on occasion you might only have time for a brief sc...

Otomi Textiles

We found these gorgeous Mexican bedspreads at Laviva Home and went searching for some more information. Handmade by Otomi Indians in Hidalgo, they're crafted from cotton muslin decorated in colorful e...

Look! Decals Make For Inexpensive Wall Art

We ran across a great tutorial today for using at home printer-friendly decal paper. It takes your average thrift store ceramics and transforms them into great inexpensive wall art or accessories. ...

Good Questions: Floor Covering for this Bathroom?

Brandon writes: Big fan of AT and now am in search of some design feedback. My wife and I recently finished a renovation of our home and as with most projects, the budget ran a bit short and the end ...

Safety-Proofing Wires

We wish we had thought of this years ago long before baby. With a husband with a mini music recording studio in a corner of the living room, we've always detested the mess of wires. Now that baby's al...

Roundup: AT's Best Products for the Kitchen

We love kitchens, the true center of most homes. We also love The Kitchn, which focuses on this part of home life every day. As a tribute to kitchen and bath month here at Apartment Therapy, we rounde...

Midwestern Floods Threaten Homes

Residents of North Dakota and Minnesota are under threat from rising waters of the Red River and Missouri River. Some homes have already flooded and huge efforts are underway to protect towns and ci...

6 Bamboo Kitchen Accessories
Organize-It

click thumbnails for larger pics That's Sara Kate and Maxwell's old Henrybuilt bamboo kitchen up top. Look at how warm bamboo looks in the kitchen! While you might not be in the process of repla...

Roundup: Herringbone Patterns for the Home

click thumbnails for larger pics Herringbone is one of those classic patterns that looks equally good in a modern apartment or a home full of antiques. This interlocking zig-zag design can be fo...

Fun & Funky Housewares from Fred & Company
Home & Housewares 2009

click thumbnails for larger picsSometimes a little humor goes a long way, especially on the floor of a giant trade show. We always look forward to a stop at Fred & Co. - the items are silly (in ...

The Weekend Guide: Sales and Events
Chicago 03.26.09

THIS WEEK • Do It Your Own Damn Self - Craft Supplies Sale • Chicago Modernism Show and Sale • International Vintage Poster Sale • Kriess • Worms & Wine at A Cooler Planet ...

Inspiration: Rooms with Floral Armchairs

click thumbnails for larger pics In the past few years, it seems like floral fabrics have evolved a lot. Whether you're looking for a bold, graphic pattern or a more traditional print, there's s...

Scavenger: Eames Anniversary Table for $1200
Chicago

In Bucktown, a limited edition (only 500 produced) gold leaf Eames Anniversary Table in "excellent condition" for $1200. Jump below for links to this and more good finds... Apartment Therapy Furnitu...

Pantone's 2010 Home & Interiors Color Trend Forecast

Naturally, we checked out the Pantone's color forecast display at the Home and Housewares show again this year. It is always one of our favorite parts of the show - seeing the colors and trends that ...

Stenciled Walls

click thumbnails for larger pics We've got pattern on the brain today. First we looked at tile floors and now we're examining stenciled patterns. Although wallpaper is generally a less time-cons...

Look! IKEA Gorm For Storage And Your Sink

In our internet travels today we came across a great hack for the IKEA Gorm shelving unit. Normally this isn't something we'd think about for use as a countertop, let alone a entire shelving unit an...

Sources for Velvet and Flocked Hangers

Velvet hangers have a lot going for them. They're thin, so they don't take up too much space. Their semi-fuzzy shell also makes it harder for clothes to slip off the hanger. (One word of warning: so...

Spray Paint Isn't Just For Vandals Anymore

Spray paint has come a long way over the years, especially when you get out of the hardware store into into art and specialty stores. The colors available in the aisles at your local hardware or big...

A Handsome Contemporary River North Apartment
CS Interiors

A luxurious Chicago apartment belonging to the Chief Creative Officer of Leo Burnett is featured in the recent CS Interiors. Outfitted with contemporary furnishings, an interesting art collection and ...

Close-up: Lamps in the Kitchen

Kelly & Brian's "Classically Eclectic" Bucktown Apartment Last fall, The Kitchn asked its readers what they thought about lamps in the kitchen. We've since noticed them more and more, and find the ef...

8 Wabi-Sabi Kitchens

click thumbnails for larger pics We posted earlier about Decorating the Wabi-Sabi Way; with utility, beauty, and nostalgia informing the paring-down of our surroundings. What better space than a...

Roundup: Elaborate Tile Floors

click thumbnails for larger pics After spending some time lusting after the tile in Habitat's Barcelona apartments, we went looking for more examples to fuel our floor envy. Even more than wallp...

Good Questions: Tips to Lighten Up Living Room?

Selena is looking for some advice: I was hoping that the AT community could help us. We need tips on how to lighten up our living room. The furniture pieces are all keepers, but anything else is open ...

Win a Weekend Getaway: 1 day to go!
Smart Home: Green + Wired Exhibit
The Museum of Science and Industry
Thursday Giveaway

Item:Win a weekend getaway to the Museum of Science and Industry’s Smart Home: Green + Wired exhibit. The getaway includes: * Four (4) tickets to the exhibit * $100 gift certificate to Mi...

Tablescapes: Artwork, Lamps, and Books

click thumbnails for larger pics The art of arrangement can be tricky, but there's one formula that works almost every time. Framed artwork + a handsome table lamp + a stack of coffee table book...

Look! Plastic Cup Hanging Lamp

Spotted at a campsite in west Texas: these DIY plastic cup hanging lamps with (Christmas) lights woven in and around. This would be a fun project and addition to any outdoor space -- yards, decks, pat...

Scavenger: Apple Green Crate & Barrel Sofa for $500
Chicago

In DePaul, an Apple Green Crate and Barrel Sofa in "perfect condition" for $500. Jump below for links to this and more good finds. Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business i...

Hot or Not? Egg Humidifiers

Spotted at the Home and Housewares show, a space-age looking humidifier design - metallic orbs which release steam from the top of their egg-like pods...hot or not?...

House Tour: Kim's One Room at a Time
Ottawa, Ontario

Name: Kim Johnson of Desire to Inspire Location:Ottawa, Ontario Size: 926 sq. ft. Years lived in: 15 months, Owned >> Enter Slideshow Kim Johnson, co-creator of design blog Desire to Inspire, has...

Bathrooms by Jessica Helgerson

click thumbnails for larger pics Designer Jessica Helgerson creates interiors that are simple, timeless, and crafted from natural materials. Her rooms (which have been featured across the blogos...

How Do You Make Cleaning Less Of A Chore?

With Spring in the air and The Cure getting underway, many are looking for ways to kick their cleaning habits into high gear. What helps keep you inspired? Personally we're big fans of a chore char...

Bathroom Artwork Idea from Eric Cohler

Designer Eric Cohler has some great bathrooms in his portfolio - Janel featured one in her Guess the Decade post a while back. We really like this example, which incorporates a unique approach to ar...

25 Looks From The Fabulous Auntie Mame

click thumbnails for larger pics Last month we were laid up with the flu and had some time to catch up a backlog of movies. At the top of the list was one of the greats we grew up with (and a g...

New Color and a New Shape for Fiesta
Home and Housewares 2009

click thumbnails for larger picsTwo new launches from Fiesta at the Home and Housewares show this week: a new color of the ever-collectible dishware and a brand new shape that was described......

Spring Pairing: CB2 Dining Style

For indoors or outdoors (or an in-between screened porch), we love this pair of dining items: CB2's Revere blue pendant lamp and a set of Lamina floral dishes. Both are on sale now......

Vintage Metal Storage Cabinet
Canadian Family

The kitchen is the pride and joy of Dish Cooking Studio founder Trish Magwood's home. The home was recently featured by Canadian Family, and while we enjoyed a look at the modern household in its en...

City Apartment by Phoebe Howard

click thumbnails for larger pics Southern decorator Phoebe Howard mixes traditional pieces with modern palettes. This city apartment is a good example of her restrained but comfortable approach ...

Good Questions: How to Find Value of Craigslist Items?

Brisa has a good question: I just purchased some nice cane back chairs that I spotted on Craigslist. They were from an old company that just closed its doors in all the chairs were only $25 each so I...

The Commons: Historic Photo Archives on Flickr

click thumbnails for larger pics Did you know that the Library of Congress has a Flickr account? The Smithsonian too, not to mention the photo archives from the Library of Virginia and the Georg...

Look! A Striped Bathroom in Marfa, Texas

click thumbnails for larger pics Our visit to Marfa, TX last week offered up a lot of interest, inspiration and surprises. While our camera captured much of the stillness of the area combined ...

Scavenger: CB2 Modern Chocolate Leather Sofa for $400
Chicago

In Bucktown, a retro-look Chocolate Leather Sofa from CB2 for $400. Jump below for links to this and more good finds: Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shoppin...

The Design Process in 3 Minutes

We just got a link to a fun video made by Artist/Designer Facundo Poj. He presents the design process "from concept to completion" of a bamboo prototype of his......

House Call: Tonya & Bryan's Vintage Mix

click thumbnails for larger pics Names: Tonya & Brian Location: Tennessee Tonya and Bryan have pulled together a great looking home filled with vintage pieces. They write: Our home is 2 bedroom...

Inspiration: Attic Apartments

click thumbnails for larger pics We've been looking at apartments lately in anticipation of a move this spring. Our top contender is a third floor attic apartment that reminds us of the European...

New Luxury Sponge: It's Been Cleaning Our 2000 Parts!

While wandering through our local Target this week, we came across a new product. And since we are suckers for anything that looks new, shiner or prettier than a product we're already using, we deci...

Traditional Dining Tables in Modern Rooms

click thumbnails for larger pics We're always on the lookout for ways to mix traditional pieces with modern style. Dining tables are a common family heirloom, sometimes passed down from parents ...

Shopping in Chicago: Sprout Home

click thumbnails for larger pics Sprout Home is nestled in a great little nook of Wicker Park. Having personally trekked from the closest el stop down to this fabulous retailer, we have nothing...

Handmade Magnets from Vintage Tablecloths

I'm just back from Austin, Texas, where vintage wears, sights and sounds abound; where DIY culture thrives at its finest; where thrifting, antiquing, and repurposing are a way of life. One thing that ...

A Room Outfitted in Thrift

Do you shop in thrift stores? If we didn't live in NYC where bed bugs are rampant, we'd shop at thrift stores a lot more, but they're still a great place to take donations when we're doing our own s...

Look! Laundry Chute in the Kitchen

We did a little house sitting this winter while our lucky friends spent a month down south. We really got used to living in their home. One surprise convenience was the laundry chute in their kitche...

Modern Shelving Ideas from the cE Hotel

click thumbnails for larger pics The cE Hotel in Buenos Aires, designed by architect Ernesto Goransky, prides itself on providing state-of-the-art creature comforts such as laptop stations and ...

This Just In: Hella Jongerius/Maharam + Nike Sneakers

We just got a party invite: launching on April 1st, the perfect shoe for the interior design geeks out there! A limited edition Nike made from Hella Jongerius' Layers.......

Sneak Peek: Before and Afters from Danny Seo's Home
Simply Green Spring 2009 LookBook

click thumbnails for larger picsReaders of Daily Danny know that he's been hard at work doing a green renovation of his home and working with JCPenney as their Green Living partner. Here are a f...

Win a Weekend Getaway: 3 days to go!
Smart Home: Green + Wired Exhibit
The Museum of Science and Industry
Thursday Giveaway

Item: Win a weekend getaway to the Museum of Science and Industry’s Smart Home: Green + Wired exhibit. The getaway includes: * Four (4) tickets to the exhibit * $100 gift certificate to ...

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