click thumbnails for larger picsSay you've got a small apartment AND landlord prescribed white walls. Don't despair - as we've all heard many times, going with white walls can make a small space...
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This color combo is really an extension of our post on teal and white a couple of weeks ago. We wanted to expand the range to include jewel tones from cobalt to ...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe went to the press preview of the new 2009 Dream Home at the Merchandise Mart and really liked the changes they made to the physical space that it occupies. The...
The newest two entries in our Smaller Cooler Kids' Room Contest are up and open for voting. Click over to check them out and give them a thumbs up if you'd like to send them on to the semi-finals:
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After reading Grace's post on AT:LA about Japanese furniture store Idée, we checked out the catalog and noticed a lot of freestanding entryway racks. These type...
Our housekeeping style is to tackle little bits of our little apartment each day. We don't actually change into old clothes designated for house cleaning, but often - regrettably - find ourselves cl...
click thumbnails for larger picsSummer's approaching and all we want to do is dream of a beachside cottage or colorful farmhouse surrounded by trees. Including natural shapes, colors and texture...
Our loft need a large expanse of curtains, over 40' worth to be exact. All of the store bought curtain rods and mounting solutions seemed extra pricey and would more than triple what the cost of our...
Sumita sent us an email: Slowly but surely I am trying to get my place to a point where I like everything I have and am happy with the way it looks. Right now I am focusing on lighting. I had two ch...
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Wardrobes are hefty pieces of furniture, but they can also be real workhorses in an apartment that lacks closet space. Beyond the bedroom, they can provide much-...
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In the South Loop, a Knoll Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in red felt that is brand new (still in plastic wrap) and available for $3999. Jump below for links t...
Nicole sent us a good question: I love the Seville Single Sink Console...but I don't love the price. Do any readers have any ideas for a similarly styled sink?
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Yesterday we wrote about a few high-end pool houses and pavilions; today we're visiting their working class cousins, humble garden sheds. They offer the potentia...
As part of our spring clean, we're doing a closet overhaul - weeding through what we've accumulated and donating what we know we will no longer use. When that chore is complete we've made a bit of a r...
Back in December, we noticed that Warren Buffet was investing in prefab amid an international housing crisis. Now his modular housing business, Clayton Homes, has launched the i-house, a model that ...
There is just something so chic about a white lamp. Whether your child's room is traditional and classic, modern and bold, or an eclectic mix of old and new, a white lamp always seems to fit right in....
When Apartment Therapy posted in the past about making your own invisible bookshelves here and here, one common concern of our readers was that it inevitably destroys a book. But this version at blo...
From our favorite cleaning products to tricks, tips and how-to's, and inspiration for the person who hates to clean, Apartment Therapy covers this territory with great zeal from city to city. We've pu...
click thumbnails for larger pics We have a weird obsession with de-branding most of the products in our home, while at the same time bringing back in typography in ways that we want to display i...
Michelle sent us an email: My husband and I recently bought new living room furniture that is more modern and light which opens up our space-cream Natuzzi sectional, satin steel Desiron media console,...
This beautifully balanced interior comes from the cover of writer Amy Katoh and photographer Shin Kimura's book, Japan Country Living, an exploration of traditional homes in rural Japanese villages....
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In Lakeview, a full size City Block Bed from CB2 in silver is being sold for $315 and the price is negotiable. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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THIS WEEK
• Garden Sale at Jayson Home & Garden
• Explore Fulton Market
• Merchandise Mart Outdoor Furniture Sale
• Fly Bird Anniversary Event
• Target's Bullseye Bazaar
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click thumbnails for larger picsThis morning we got a sneak peak (with camera in hand, of course) at Target's first-ever Midwest pop-up shop at the Tribune Tower, the Bullseye Bazaar. Opening to...
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Pool houses and garden pavilions are a luxury most people can't afford, but they also offer ideas for living in a small space. Scaled to accommodate just a room ...
We all know that wall color changes everything about a space, which is why it gives most of us pause when planning a room painting project. We ran across a cool planning tool today and used it to quic...
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Bedding manufacturer BlissLiving creates comforters, duvets, and pillows for modern bedrooms. Their catalog offers some good ideas for staging and arranging your...
The first two entries in our Smaller Cooler Kids' Room Contest are up and open for voting. Click over to check them out and give them a thumbs up if you'd like to send them on to the semi-finals:
Zoe...
Okay, by now it's no secret that we like arranging by color. The practice sometimes has a function, sometimes creates new and unexpected juxtapositions, and sometimes just looks cool. This photo of ...
It seems silly to purchases boxes when so many can be reused and so many others are being thrown out.
Upon hitting up stores recently that often give their extras away from the warehouse, one friend...
Julie in Chicago had a problem. She was looking for an inexpensive way to tackle closet organization and like most, her searching landed her at IKEA. She wanted to use the Billy bookcases, but coul...
As May gets underway (already! 2009 is flying by) we've pulled together a list of the items that retailers usually put on sale this month. The amount of discount may vary but if you are considering an...
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We've written before about our somewhat impractical love of old LPs, so we know that a few readers out there still have vinyl collections. If you're an album lov...
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Gabriel of West Rogers Park moved into a home with this Vintage 6 burner stove and he's selling it for $200. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Michelle send in a question:
I need help, Apartment Therapy! I’m moving into my first “real” feeling apartment and of course, this is making me very excited but a little too impulsive when it ...
click thumbnails for larger picsSofia Coppola's 2006 film Marie Antoinette told the story of the teenage queen, based on a book by Antonia Fraser. It may have been light on history but it was ch...
We've got outdoor living on the brain right now, as the warm weather's made everyone giddy here in Chicago. One of the upshots to living in a city with dreary winter weather is the happiness you fee...
The Supon Design Group's Naked Decor line includes this Queen Clock, which combines the silhouette trend with a dose of kitschy Anglophile humor. Could it earn a place of regal honor on your walls? Le...
Quilts are a simple way to bring color into a bedroom. You can mix them up and change them out without a lot of work, and they create an instant focal point. For a few sources from high-end and hand...
We attended a baby shower this weekend that left us, well to be honest, left us a little frustrated. Showers are usually wonderful things; they're full of presents and babies, laughter and typically e...
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We imagine somewhere, some guy needed a work surface. Maybe a place to roll out some drawings or eat his lunch. He had a door and he had two saw horses. And voil...
Part of spring cleaning for us includes not only window washing, scrubbing, dusting and rearranging. It also includes using things up, not buying more. Our top things that need streamlining this time ...
Let's pretend your significant other calls, stating they are bringing someone home for dinner in an hour and a half. How do you react when time is short and you have a laundry list of things to be d...
Emily writes: I just got back from a trip to Portland, OR with my mother and after a lovely stay in the Ace Hotel we were wondering how they affixed the old player piano paper in the first floor bathr...
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Recycling stations are a fixture in most homes nowadays, but making them attractive can be a challenge. You can hide your bins, stack them in a tucked-away corne...
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In Irving Park, a spring cleaner is offering a Room & Board Cowhide Pierre Chair is available for $350 obo. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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New from Unison, a modern matelasse collection called Fulton. Available in crisp, simple white, it features an alternating cording motif, moving from fine to dense "stripes" to create a subtle pattern...
click thumbnails for larger picsSpotted at Arch Daily, a 2007 concrete house designed by Wheeler Kearns is home to a Chicago family of four. Vertical glass lightwells with reflecting pools at th...
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Floor cushions and throw pillows can be a big help when you need extra seating, or just some color around the house, but they can easily get in the way. (You don...
click thumbnails for larger picsLast Thursday, the Design Within Reach North Avenue Studio was the home to an exhibition, competition and party. The annual Modern+Design+Function event was in fu...
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This concept is nothing new, but it helps to have a reminder that plants and flowers are one of the best ways to bring color and life into a home. They're relati...
Our husband really enjoys using the swiffer mop and dusters - hooray! But refills (even the non-Swiffer brand drug store versions) are expensive. And, throwing the dusters and mop pads in the garbage ...
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Living in a studio apartment or a loft can be challenging when it comes to creating "rooms" within a single space. One way to go is with curtain partitions......
Magnolia trees are in full bloom right now, but the perfect sights and smells of the magnolia blooms don't last nearly as long as we'd like! Now especially, it seems that Chicago has more magnolias th...
We snapped this photo on our recent visit to Chicago because it reminded us of a practice we had when we were younger. Each season when we packed up our winter accessories and apparel (which is what...
Beautiful in both calm, neutral rooms and those bursting with bright color, a white carpet is one of those items that look wonderful and are tempting to consider but definitely crosses over into the c...
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Designing a room for longevity always requires a careful balance between timelessness and just enough color, pattern or texture to keep from being boring. Two-t...
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A sturdy, nicely proportioned Vintage Dresser by Conant Ball is available for $225 in Niles. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Sarah is looking for some leads. She writes: I absolutely love this bedroom design, especially the bedspread. I was hoping other ATers would be able to tell me where I can purchase these linens?!
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