We really liked Brasserie Ruhlmann (RIP) and one of our favorite things about it was the great looking 70's era ex-office building that it was housed in. While eating there, we'd enviously wonder what...
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Lemon and lime. Light, bright, and bold, this color combo is perfect for spring. Although an entire room of yellow and green might not be for everyone, it's easy...
We zipped down on the brown line to hear Martha's presentation this morning at the Merchandise Mart. She was there to kick off the International Antiques Fair and boy...does she ever know how to make ...
If you're looking for a way to bring an immediate impact to a spot in your home, ceramic planters are a pretty sure bet. Buy a set in one hue (look for a range of shapes and sizes) and arrange them ...
In a recession, even the un-craftiest of us all might begin showing signs of interest in getting crafty. If you find yourself thinking "I could do that myself for so much less" or "I could make some...
Last week we purchased some cork panels from McMaster-Carr. The task: after rearranging our freestanding IKEA kitchen cabinets, the sizing and originally-intended use and look of things needed some ad...
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K sent in a good question: We are in the process of renovating an Old Victorian home and would love to match the hardware throughout. Does anyone know anything about this Victorian doorknob? Who mad...
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For space-saving ideas, hotels are a great resource. Most rooms incorporate multiple functions (sleeping area, breakfast nook, media center, bathroom) into a lim...
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In Lincoln Park, a Hawthorne Sofa from Room & Board in Taupe Veloura fabric for $800. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Milly is looking for some advice about her upcoming move to Chicagoland. She writes: Being a daily reader of Apartment Therapy I knew this was just the spot to go to for help. I currently live in the ...
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This black, white, and yellow kitchen from Swedish paint company Colorama incorporates a lot of ideas that can be applied to small and large spaces alike. The designer made some bold moves with colo...
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We visited the Biosphere last fall and were pleased to see the 2007 Montreal entry for the student Solar Decathlon competition has made its home there. The house...
click thumbnails for larger picsDoes anyone else have one of these? While recently visiting a friend who lives in a Philadelphia row house, I was more interested in this built-in paper towel hol...
One of the downfalls to living in an older building without on site maintenance is problems that can occur from normal wear and tear of the facility. The photo above was taken while we were stuck in...
Negar has a good question: Anyone have any opinions on painting or staining exterior brick surfaces? We are looking to buy the pictured home; it is in a great neighborhood close to downtown Nashville,...
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Armchairs are a staple in any apartment. They're great for reading, watching TV, or just relaxing. Like any upholstered item, their prices can run high, but ther...
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Project: How To Use Upholstery Spray Paint
Time: 45 minutes (doesn't include drying time)
As I mentioned in a comment here, I was given a few cans of upholste...
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In Niles, a French-style 2 Drawere Bombe Chest by Baker is available for $595. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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We've made it to the top! There are just two entries left in each size division and your votes today decide who wins the division prizes from Room and Board and who goes head-to-head as the final four...
Inspiration is everywhere, but it's not always the accessible variety. We love looking at unbelievably gorgeous homes as much as the next person. It's part of our job, and we're happy to do it, but ...
VOTE NOW!Attention Small Cool Fans! We've progressed from hundreds of entries to only a handful of finalists. Today, we're voting on the size division winners. Help us decide who has the most inspirin...
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Enjoying the things you own means keeping them in good condition over the years. Sometimes all you need to upgrade an old piece of furniture is a small investmen...
Instead of fighting against the constraints of small space living, embrace it. We love the idea of creating a sleeping nook, a room within a room, for children. It's cozy and safe and can work well wh...
In a former ballroom, designer Anita Kealey designed her own Sioux Falls home. She salvaged everything she could and all new construction blends with the old to create an Arts and Crafts style loft....
"A multitude of small delights constitutes happiness." - Charles Baudelaire
We want to know: What about your small space (or small table, small closet, small kitchen) constitutes happiness in your l...
click thumbnails for larger pics Lucy Renshaw is inspired by junk. She works with recycled fabrics and reuses found materials to create everything from lamps to large furniture. She combines te...
Last night, we attended the Chicago premier of Gary Hustwit's documentary about industrial design, Objectified. The director was there, along with Dan Formosa of Smart Design, to answer questions ab...
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In Lakeview, 8 Vintage Bertoia Chairs are available for $250 each. Sold in sets of 4 for $1000, or the full set of 8 for $1700. Jump below for more:
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Alison is looking for some suggestions: My husband and I are interested in buying a second home on Lake Michigan. We found a great house but want a contemporary take on a log home. Any ideas?
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We've made it to "Round Three" - the entries that are vying for your votes today have already survived two rounds of competition and are hoping to make it to the very top of their size division. Click...
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We've been seeing this look everywhere lately; sofas with wraparound or built-in shelving are hot right now. Besides combining two functions in one space, the gr...
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Attention Small Cool Fans! The newest round of Match-Ups has begun and will be open for 24 hours. Help us decide who has the most inspiring, small and cool home — SIZE #33: Lucas' St...
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Designed by Swedish firm Input Interiör, the Tott Hotel Visby includes a variety of rooms, from tiny studio apartments to full bungalows. Minimalist style ties ...
A put together living space is a thing of beauty. To really appeal to the senses, designers often talk about creating a bit of tension in the room to keep things interesting. One way to create tension...
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We've long admired the work of Swiss architect Peter Zumthor. That's why we were pleased as punch to find he was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize this yea...
Last week we praised dumpster diving extraordinaire Diana (aka Fine Diving in Chicago) and some of her recent projects. Reader jessimarie33 linked us over to Make Mine Eclectic, where we found even mo...
We only wish that was a skylight over our bed! Instead, today we have a whole slew of handymen and roofers in and out of our loft. The rains over the last few days have taken a toll on our roof (an...
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Attention Small Cool Fans! The newest round of Match-Ups has begun and will be open for 24 hours. Help us decide who has the most inspiring, small and cool home — Teeny-tiny #04: Ann...
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Some of our most popular posts on Apartment Therapy are our "high and low" columns, where we seek out splurge-worthy and lower-budget versions of furniture in si...
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In Chicago, a refinished Dorothy Draper-Style 9 Drawer Chest is available for $800. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Dave sent in a question over the weekend: My wife and I have fought for 10 years about (her) stuff. She keeps ketchup packets from McDonald's, has an old 1968 Volvo in the garage that is far from runn...
Today's matchups are the last ones of "Round Two" - starting tomorrow the competition gets even tighter as the homes that are battling it out against each other are the ones that have hung in from hun...
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Spine bookcases are popular items that show up a lot in Apartment Therapy house tours. Their space-saving design stacks books horizontally in a tower, eating up ...
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Attention Small Cool Fans! The latest round of Match-Ups has begun and will be open for 24 hours. Help us decide who has the most inspiring, small and cool home — Little #48:
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We’ve written several times about our fantasy of a personal, full stocked laundry room. Although it remains a distant dream, our new apartment offers two small luxuries that are almost as good. Ou...
You're so vain. You probably think this post is about you...Are vanities back in vogue? Apparently, they are as we are ogling Ducduc's new Cabana Vanity. It combines great lines with a dash of mid-cen...
This is home to an Italian ceramic artist. Enter the home's gallery-like living room and you'll see two colorful stacked spaces in the rear: a kitchen/dining room with a bedroom above. ...
Last week we featured a colorful mosaic wall over at Ohdeedoh that was created with scrapbook paper. "Teeze" left a comment about another use for scrapbook paper -- and linked us to a great DIY decoup...
click thumbnails for larger pics Travis Pitts is an illustrator based out of Savannah, Ga who has been drawing on any available surface since he could wield a crayon. His work is found in nati...
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Attention Small Cool Fans! The latest round of Match-Ups has begun and will be open for 24 hours. Help us decide who has the most inspiring, small and cool home — Small #06: Kimmer's...
A while ago, Regina wrote about living the mixed-use life in her Montreal neighborhood. That phrase stuck with us as very appropriate way to describe apartment living. “Mixed-use” is a term arch...
click thumbnails for larger picsIn Chicago, a pair of Saarinen Tulip Chairs by Knoll upholstered in Alexander Girard striped fabric for $750. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Julienne sent us a good question: We're getting ready to close on our first place, a lovely rehabbed flat in an old building with fantastic views of the west side of Chicago. We love almost everything...
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