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Who Lives There: Sayf & Shruti
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Size: 751 square feet
What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home? Our ...
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If you're looking for a rug that will go with just about anything, black and white stripes are a good bet. They're basic but bold, easy to find, and they never s...
Darcie is looking for some ideas: Help us, AT!! We live in Chicago in a renovated 4-room duplex. The front room is split by a staircase leaving an awkward space on the side of the room. We've lived he...
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Inspired by the raw formations of dripping paint, this trend makes a nod to street art. Whether deliberately designed or thrown haphazardly on the wall, drips i...
UK-based Funky Little Darlings are like Wall Murals Gone Wild (lifts up shirt)!! Big, bold, comic book/manga-esque, the rooms above are real kids rooms that they've created full-scale murals for and,...
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We did a little house sitting ourselves recently, but nothing like this. The blog of geologist/ technology guru/ photographer, Alan Levine, documents his recent ...
click thumbnails for larger picsParis-based design studio Minakani creates "candid vintage quirky optimistic poetic" wall designs that welcome a little restraint in the rest of the room. We not ...
sara.cali from our Flickr Pool has fantastic flowers on this beautiful Friday morning. Fresh flowers and a four legged friend to share them with make any day brighter!
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Who Lives There: William, William and Schnauzer Buddy
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Size: 950 square feet
What is your one favorite element in your sm...
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In a home, flat files can be the perfect storage piece for certain things: artwork, magazines, accessories, belts, or any small collection that needs to spread ...
click thumbnails for larger picsA set of four Vintage Red Aluminum Folding Chairs with shiny red seats is available for $95. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Living in a not-so-big space for a family, we pride ourselves on trying to not accumulate too much stuff. But some things have a place in every home, big or small, and tools that help you to get jobs ...
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Although many people prefer the calming nature of cool colors in the bedroom, we've always been drawn to warmer tones for this space. We're not talking bright re...
JP sent in a good question: Hi. It has been a year and a half since Chicago AT posted about various "anti-closet" options, including the Tom Dixon wire coat rack. I LOVE the coat rack, especially with...
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Who Lives There: Emily
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Size: 300 square feet
What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home? My dressing s...
You've heard of hybrid vehicles; get ready for hybrid housing. This type of construction combines modular, prefabricated parts with a site-built home to save money and reduce waste. Via Prefabcosm, ...
Before you get too excited, this is only an art piece and not in production - but feel free to get excited about the design! We love maps so a 3-D representation really floats our boat. Curiously titl...
This might seem a little drastic, but for one year my husband and I have ditched our cell phones and land line. Before moving to Montreal in August '08, we terminated both of our cell phone plans an...
How often are you curling up on the sofa with a pillow on your lap, a blanket covering your feet, and every inch of you just a little bit chilled? In chilly Chicago, it happens a lot, as we always try...
We've been trying to thin out the clutter in our spaces with the Spring Cure and came across a dilemma tonight. We don't have a place to keep our remote controls. We haven't gone Universal yet, but...
click thumbnails for larger picsA peek at what's new this season at IKEA hit our inbox this morning - from a sleeper sofa with built in storage to glossy white hard flooring (for only $2.25/sq f...
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We've seen many different approaches to lining shelves with pattern and color: wallpapered bookcases, fabric-covered cabinets, and colorful plexiglass shelving a...
click thumbnails for larger picsIn Wisconsin, a vintage Danish Modern Coffee Table in "very good condition" for $350. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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If you live in an apartment, chances are you don't have a laundry room. Maybe you keep your laundry supplies in a closet and haul your dirty clothes down to the ...
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Who Lives Here: Jenna and Scott
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Size: 765 square feet
What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home? T...
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Designed by Christian Allart, the Marmara Hotel in Bodrum, Turkey blends a minimal color palette with warm materials. Natural wood, ceramic tile, ironwork, and w...
“I think the important thing is to keep it simple. I prefer kids' rooms (and adult rooms for that matter) to be free from distracting clutter. With that being said, teens like, and perhaps need, to ...
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Okay, Kitchen and Bath month might be over here at AT, but we can't help but continue thinking of these two important spaces. In small apartments, both rooms req...
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Today we discovered an unexpected book of art: this 6.75" x 8.25" soft cover book of "ghost house" drawings by Nigel Peake. Accompanying purchase of the signed b...
We're suckers for beautiful photography. Often times it's an art form that can be lost in the average home, but a beautiful photo in just the right place can really set the tone for a space; ...
Christine writes: I love everything about this chiffonier from Pottery Barn Teen...3 big drawers, 3 small drawers, and 3 hidden sheves are an exact match for what I need to store. Everything is perfe...
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Outdoor rugs have a lot going for them: 1) they're durable, 2) they're easy to clean, and 3) they're generally cheaper than indoor rugs. They also have a few dra...
click thumbnails for larger picsIn Lincoln Park, a CB2 Runway Console Table, great for organizing a landing strip at only $100. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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A good solution for too-small-for-furniture entry areas is the Slatrack by Wallter. A wall-hung version of the "landing strip" it provides a place to hang stuff (jackets, bags, keys, helmet) and to st...
click thumbnails for larger picsPowder blue and black is a favorite color combination, especially for more traditional interiors. While it is a slightly softer version of the classic black and w...
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This trend has been popular for so long that log boxes and bowls are popping up in mainstream retail stores. It began with the lovely Loyal Loot Log Bowls that i...
Using masking tape to aid in your painting endeavors isn't really a new trick. But Anna over at Door Sixteen has a great little tutorial on making your paint lines come out crisp and clean without a...
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IKEA's Fado Table Lamp is one of those rare finds - a simple but classic design that seems like it costs a lot more than it does. Although the design is a basic ...
For those on a budget, outdoor furniture can often be a far off dream. They can range anywhere from $10 a chair all the way to $300 on up, which is why these great little diy pieces outside our loca...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe look forward to this season all year! It's daffodil time, and there are yellow, buttery daffodils for sale in cheap bundles nearly everywhere right now. We've b...
click thumbnails for larger picsThese custom, handmade wood boxes are meant for use as hanging storage and can be arranged in any number, in any order. Crafted from black dyed maple ply, cherry...
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The Tous vos appart' section of the Marie Claire Maison website offers up a peek into lived-in apartments. From that collection, we've gathered ten real apartmen...
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OK, this post is admittedly a little silly, but ever since we spotted this apple canister from Urban Outfitters, we've been on the lookout for a vintage version....
Emily is looking for some suggestions. She writes: I finally got the go ahead to redecorate my bedroom at my parents home and picked a modern Egyptian theme. I'm having the worst time trying to find ...
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As the door closes on Kitchen & Bath month, we wanted to sneak in one of our favorite parts of the kitchen. There's nothing we love more than a sunny breakfast n...
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On this eve of April 1, we thought some office DIY inspiration might serve you well for tomorrow's day of pranks. If you're one of those jokest...
In Lakeview, a CB2 Booth sofa in "mint condition" for $450. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Just ran across this on the last day of bathroom month - a special shaving pedestal/razor holder to install in the shower. The copy states, " The sculptured foot rest's angled design allows you to bal...
This bed really stunned us with its over-the-top romanticism — treetops over your head! We found it on the Etsy-esque European crafts marketplace Dawanda. What do you think? Too pretty, or just ...
Rather than spring cleaning, we usually embark on a couple weeks of spring decluttering. We round up any unwanted items that have been collecting over the last few months and send them on their way....
Over the weekend we found two narrow hollow core doors at The Restore for $2.00 each. They are in the process of being transformed into tables to run along the back of our sectional couch (pictures ...
Sometimes the simple things are the ones that make the biggest difference. To make a quick impact in the bathroom, take on a small project like installing towel hooks, replacing a switch plate cover...
If you're anything like us (renters without a backyard), a clothesline has always seemed a bit out of reach. Well not anymore! We hit the hardware store and built our own indoor, $5, removabl...
click thumbnails for larger pics We've always liked ceramic garden stools, both indoors and out for their flexibility (use as table or chair), size (perfect for smaller spaces) and durability (t...
click thumbnails for larger picsThis past weekend's Chicago snowfall may not scream of an upcoming summer, but with endless patience, we know that warm weather days are ahead. These summer cotta...
This is one of those great kill-two-birds-with-one-stone projects. Got lots of old towels kicking around that are too ratty to donate but you don't want to dump them in the landfill? Got a child (or...
We have ridiculously low water pressure in our bathroom. Really, it's pathetic. And let's not even talk about running the water anywhere else in the house, let alone flushing the toilet. Just a trickl...
The Post Family's site has come a long way since we first blogged them almost 2 years ago. The Chicago printmakers now have a beautiful new space in the West Loop. They've recently collaborated on p...
Jen is looking for some suggestions: I have a tiny living room. My main problem is that the two useable walls have long floor heaters that cant be blocked. Theres also a huge patio door in my way. I n...
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Vintage collections are a great way to add character to a space, but they can look cluttered without a well considered display. On the other hand, the right kind...
click thumbnails for larger picsAfter chickening out a few years ago on a DIY upholstery job, I took an old side chair and a piece of fabric I'd been saving to a pro. Although happy with the res...
In Pilsen, a two year old Modernica Sofa with custom Italian linen upholstery for $2800. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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