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Who Lives There: Soleil9, her husband and 2 cats
Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
Size: 1024 square feet
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Here in the Midwest, we may not have access to ocean views but we've got some beautiful lakes...and some equally beautiful lake houses. The term "lake house" may...
For this week's Guess the Decade we'll have to say close but no cigar - actually, maybe it rates half a cigar. The majority of voters missed this decade by just a bit....
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The IKEA Bollo is one of those products that you see popping up in photos from homes worldwide. (The image above shows a Swedish balcony.) We bought ours last year for our deck. It was simple, cheap...
Last week we featured Matilda's popular CD rack-turned-storage-unit, and although we didn't find the exact match to hers, here are five other great alternatives. The first, BENNO from IKEA, came as a ...
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We think of stained glass as a lost art that's spotted in cathedrals, not at home. But look at these modern stained glass works spotted in the home......
click thumbnails for larger picsWhether a project is looming at home or not, we like to scour the fabric designs -- from the new to what's on sale -- from Repro Depot. Typically we're lured towa...
Last week we were busy taking care of business with the Spring Cure so the Midwest Scavenger took a leave of absence. Although there were a few pieces here and there, the weather seemed to keep eve...
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Who Lives There: Deckbd and his wife Hillary
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Size: 694 square feet
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We love a good reading nook. It's one of the most personal parts of a home, and the way it's styled says a lot about the owner. Maybe they're a creative person, ...
Laura sent in a good question: These counter stools are in the T-Mobile commercial where the girls are texting and teasing their dad about online dating. The stools are beautiful and I would love to k...
A dramatic color scheme distinguishes this edition of Guess the Decade. Take a close look at all the design details and then jump below to make your best guess :...
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We're moving next month. Our old kitchen was large but outdated, while our new one is refurbished and cute but very compact. As we prepare for our move, we're re...
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Who Lives There: architeCTS
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Size: 540 square feet
What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home? Unity, I k...
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After posting about black and white striped rugs last week, we went on a search for more examples of rooms that feature this classic color palette. The rugs we'r...
Last year you helped us give thousands of dollars to Habitat for Humanity, your non-profit of choice. This year we're asking you to help again. For three years Apartment Therapy has been teaming up wi...
These window panels, inspired by the work of architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, were made custom for this home. We're loving their Arts and Crafts charm and the way they become a unifying factor i...
click thumbnails for larger picsWhile searching for some serious dining inspiration (our dining room decor is an ongoing project and a "work-with-what-we've-got" situation), we fell upon Living ...
There are several home safety tips that most of us already have covered. We keep a first aid kit about, a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and make sure to stay away from hot pants pans. But one pl...
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Who Lives There: Erineliz
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Size: 450 square feet
What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home? I am the fi...
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We have a secretary that was inherited from my grandma. Although we love it, it's been a challenge figuring out how to best fit it into our decor and put it to u...
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In Lincoln Park, a Hawthorne Sofa from Room & Board in "fantastic condition" for $1000. A loveseat is also available from the same seller. Jump below for all the...
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click thumbnails for larger picsReady for a trip down video memory lane? A friend sent us a link to these fun and memory-inducing photos of miniature TV sets created by "On The Set". The set abo...
This is the second time today we've featured a room by designer Amy Lau. She's got a lot of good ideas, and we didn't want to let this bedroom slip by unnoticed. Off-white establishes a background, ...
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Who Lives There: Whatevertom
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Size: 750 square feet
What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home? My...
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As a style, minimalism doesn't suit everyone, but as a philosophy we think it makes some important points about the benefits of living with less. If there's one ...
And we thought the IKEA VIRRE indoor slide was fun. How ingenious is this slide built next to the staircase?
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Oh yeah. We'd be there for dinner in a flash. This small outdoor dining space at House Uyttenhove is open to fresh air but still falls within the footprint of the home. Continue on for a closer shot...
This set of West Elm stripe window panels is on our list of favorites. We love how the sheer horizontal stripes allow wall color or sunlight to seep through...simultaneously delivering an open-air qua...
A few weeks ago Carrie over at Ohdeedoh, alerted us to a new product that we think has possibilities for grown up spaces and kid spaces alike. IdeaPaint is a single-coat roller-applied paint, that t...
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Who Lives There: M.Cole
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Size: 440 square feet
What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home? The combina...
This apartment by designer Amy Lau is one of our favorite examples of a space that hits the right note with natural wood. The coffee table is the perfect anchor for a room of spare but texturally ri...
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In Niles, a 1920’s Round Gilt Carved Wall Mirror in "excellent condition" is available for $245. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Anna writes: In order to hasten paying off student loans, my hubby and I are taking the plunge and moving into a studio apartment this summer. Needless to say, our 82" sofa will not work in this space...
click thumbnails for larger picsA sneak peek at the upcoming issue of Metropolitan Home brought a nice local surprise - a classic Chicago Beaux Arts co-op that got a chic and quirky modern makeo...
This British bedroom featured on Light Locations is the perfect example of several styles (rustic country, old world Victorian, modern pop) woven seamlessly together with a monochromatic color palet...
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Who Lives There: Mikki
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Size: 980 square feet
What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home? One of my ...
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It may seem like you need a downtown loft or a modernist glass house to pull off the industrial look, but it's not so. Industrial pieces often have a sturdy vint...
Technically, this award-winning design isn't even intended for children (it's meant to be a storage space/room divider for offices), but we covet it anyway and can't help picturing it crawling with li...
This comes as a follow-up to our Plastic Bag in the Tree post from March. A fierce March wind storm left a plastic bag in one of our trees and we were searching for a way to remove it (it's not as eas...
For small-space storage, and multifunctional use as a side table or seat, this teak storage box is a serious online deal. Its list price was $79.99 but now it's going for......
Did you know that each week, Etsy recreates a great room that's been featured by our friends at Design Sponge? They take fabulously designed spaces and search out different elements from within it ...
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Who Lives There: Natalie and her roommate
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Size: 795 square feet
What is your one favorite element in your small, cool h...
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Dining room chairs aren't usually too expensive if you buy them one by one, but when you're purchasing a whole set, the costs can add up. Lately, we've noticed a...
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In Barrington, an Overlapping Squares Daybed by West Elm for $375. A twin mattress used with it is also available. Jump below for links to this and more finds:
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Lee Lee sent us an email: My husband and I live in a vintage condo in Bucktown. As you can see, we have a problem of too many doors within a few inches of each other....
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Name: Nicole Ziegler
Profession: Graphic Designer/Art Director
Location: Wicker Park, Chicago
Type: 700 sq ft rented 1 bedroom brick townhouse
Years lived in: 9 months
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Who Lives There: Avallant and Alex
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Size: 750 square feet
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This photo, spotted on House to Home, is a well-executed example of a great idea. The designer hung a black and white rug as a focal point on the wall, then framed it using molding painted the same ...
Jaclyn sent in a good question: Are Chicago landlords required to paint the walls each time a new tenant moves in? I can't seem to find it anywhere in the ordinance but have heard they are legally re...
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We've coveted the Flocks Pouf by Christien Meindertsma for a while now, but despite the amazing hand knitting (crafted with giant needles, no less!) we're probab...
Featured in Country Living, the tour of this c. 1912 house highlighted a couple of things we really loved. One is the casement windows in the golden living room pictured above......
We've been looking into other alternatives to backyard grilling. When we moved last Fall, we lost our access to beloved backyard BBQ setup and have been looking for ways to accomplish the same thing...
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Who Lives There: Lane (plus one!)
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Size: 1100 square feet
What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home? The o...
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In Chicago right now, the weather's not so hot. There's a thin blanket of snow on the ground outside our window, but we know that sunnier days are just around th...
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Used in a guest room for one month only, 16 FLOR Modern Mix Brown Carpet Tiles for $125. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Yesterday, we stopped in at the CB2 at North and Clybourn to pick up some Marta glasses (six coolers and six double old-fashioneds - all for under $30 with tax). While crossing the store, we saw that ...
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