click thumbnails for larger picsLast week we took a look at small space bedrooms that successfully went with white walls and saw that as a design decision it works, no doubt. But, certainly one ...
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One of the easiest ways to give your bedroom a quick makeover is to change out your bedding. Many people swap their bedding according to seasonal changes, so in ...
Michael writes: I've read on your site about the Pax sliding door hack. I'm thinking of doing it myself, but have a question as to whether a further hack is needed or necessary. I'm going to do two s...
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Sometimes the things that bring the most beauty and functional value to our homes are the ones that cost the least. The objects above can be found outdoors or fo...
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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A sunny window sill in springtime. If you're lucky enough to have a deep window sill, what are you setting in it to catch the new season's sun?......
It's been one year since Post 27 opened its doors on Grand Avenue, and its increasing popularity and solid place on the interiors food chain of Chicago confirms that this shop was no shortlived idea. ...
Joymich has done some amazing work throughout the Cure. Her full Flickr set is a true work of art that's packed with color and we hope you find as much inspiration in it as we did!
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click thumbnails for larger picsIn honor of all of us who have some "Spring Cleaning" chores at the top of the to-do list this weekend, we thought we'd start out with a little levity. A quick tw...
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Yesterday we wrote about the use of layered florals in British designer Kit Kemp's interiors; today we're looking at the larger floral trend that's been visible ...
Jessica is looking for some ideas: Today I purchased the above two lounge chairs for dirt cheap at a local thrift shop. The label says "Ayers". There are wheels on the front two legs of each chair a...
click thumbnails for larger pics Up in Roselle there's 4 Knoll/Pfister collection lounge chairs in fantastic condition. Sold in pairs for $450 per pair. Jump below for links to this and more g...
Fast is good...especially in Chicago when the glorious warm weather is short-lived and far too precious to waste. Today we found an amazingly do-able seeming project (with great step-by-step instructi...
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We envy those who can keep a desk as clean as the ones shown above. An uncluttered workspace supports concentration, especially for people who find it hard to wo...
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• Wright Plus Walk
• City Style House Tour
• Art Institute Modern Wing Opening
• Orange Skin Contest Series
• Ron Gilad at Wright
• Jayson Home & Garden Uphol...
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The other day, we posted a roundup of 60s and 70s style lounge seating, from Hans Hopfer's Mah Jong Sofa to Verner Panton's Amoebe Chair. Although inspiring, man...
Wig3000 has held true with fresh flowers all the way until the last week of The Cure!
Quote Of The Day: "I have to say, I never thought I'd be able to do all this myself. I'm almost 58, and some d...
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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We first spied Susie's use of blue in this pairing of a mismatched dresser and shelf. Delightful the way the two work together now with that cheerful blue paint and contrasted paneling. Then we spot...
click thumbnails for larger picsThe eagerly anticipated new modern wing of the AIC is set to hold its grand opening this Saturday, May 16. Featuring the museum's modern collections of Modern Eu...
Now we've always been a big stickler when it comes to dryer sheets. We either don't use them at all, or make our own. But since we've been lugging our laundry to the laundromat lately, we can't hel...
We have friends who are wild about vintage metal furniture. They have a few pieces in the garden and seem to always have an eye out for more at garage sales, flea markets and the like. Our friends ar...
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Flipping through the Spring 2009 issue of CS Interiors, we noticed an interesting piece about the recent slew of boutique hotels by big name designers: Kelly Wea...
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In Lincoln Park, some items from Emily's House Tour are now for sale. The tufted headboard is $175 and the pair of lamps is $100. Jump below for links to this an...
Sumita is looking for some ideas. She writes: I use the upper portion of an old china cabinet as my entertainment center, which doubles as a book case (The lower portion is used as my dresser!)
I love...
click thumbnails for larger picsComing this June, a new line of bedding from Midwest Modern designer Amy Butler for Welspun. We just got a long look at the collections today and are excited to h...
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A little while ago, we wrote about how glazed ceramic planters can bring some instant color into a room, inside or outdoors. In case you're looking for some jewe...
Angelica sent us an email: I'm in the process of moving into an otherwise lovely townhouse with a big, bad 80s bathroom. The sink, bathtub and toilet are all café au lait color, as are the tiles, and...
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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If you suffer from allergies, keeping a clean home is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of attacks, but cleaning itself can sometimes trigger a reaction. For tips on which cleaners to use, ho...
Poetic Home blogger (and Apartment Therapy reader) Grace is contemplating a summer rental of one of the apartments at Habitat '67 in Montreal. We'd love to have her here, as the city's moving full s...
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What: Old floor tiles in entryway of salon
Where: J. Gordon Designs Salon, 2326 N. Clark Street, Chicago
When: Friday, May 8, 2009 at 1 p.m.
Why: Our friends at...
When it comes right down to it, terra cotta pots end up being one of the most inexpensive ways to have a container garden. But they aren't always full of personality. We love what Apartment Therapy...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe ran across a slideshow entitled "glamorizing the toilet" online at the Chicago Tribune site. It brings together a look at ten ultra exclusive? glamorous? EXPEN...
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As Janel mentioned last week, May is the month to shop for cleaning supplies on sale. We scanned the web and rounded up a small sampling of the types of things ...
Arlene sent in a good question for the crowd: I absolutely love this table, it is from Room Service Home and is $299. I would like to use 2 of them as a coffee table, but they are pretty expensive. D...
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In Wicker Park, a 60's credenza by Jens Risom "in excellent condition" is available for $1500. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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The Morlen Sinoway Atelier is a favorite Chicago resource - it was one of the first shops added to our Apartment Therapy: Chicago archives years ago. A recent i...
After seeing Sarah Rae's post on an attic abode from Loft Life, we thought we'd chime in with our own experience of top-floor living. We've been in our new, 4th-floor attic apartment for a couple of...
Wow, fearless color, right? A full wall of fabric in a bright hue is an amazing, memorable design detail in this showhouse sitting room but do you think it would look just as fresh day in and day out ...
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:
J...
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German porcelain manufacturer Nymphenburg has been around for a long time. Since the mid 1700s, they've been producing Bavarian porcelain by hand, an art that th...
Want to decorate with large-scale artwork? One idea that can be done yourself at little cost is to frame vintage textiles. Or stretch a pretty fabric the way you would a canvas. Some ideas for doing...
"The green bug sleeps in the white lily ear.
The red bug sleeps in the white magnolia.
Shiny wings, you are choosers of colors.
You have taken your summer bungalows wisely." ...
click thumbnails for larger pics When you think of the word attic, usually words like, cobwebs, dusty, musty, dark and hot come to mind. The owners of this factory are living in their attic whi...
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Hans Hopfer's Mah Jong Sofa, designed in the 1970s, seems like the epitome of psychedelic style to us. Designed low to the ground and decorated in colorful patte...
Charmaine is looking for some advice. She writes: Hi AT, we are waiting to move into our first home and I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice regarding the 1980's oakwood trim. My initi...
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In Downers Grove, a Vintage Desk from the Milling Road line by Baker for $495. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Name: Kathleen & Chet
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Size: 1300 sq/ft
Years lived in: 4
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Kathleen is currently working in the fashion world. As a director of copy and music for a majo...
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If you're in the midst of spring cleaning and decluttering, you may be searching for ways to organize what remains. Before heading out to the store to buy a new ...
The founder of Dwell, Lara Hedberg Deam, has put together the first of four color palettes that will be rolled out over the course of the year. Easy for consumers to implement, she gives a bold base c...
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:
Li...
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For an unexpected spin on a classic pattern, consider using vertical stripes in varying widths. It works for walls, furnishings, and even floors. Vertical stripe...
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Werner Straube's photography portfolio is full of homes that invite you to cozy right up. Some of his photographs are emblazoned with eye-popping color and patte...
click thumbnails for larger picsIs "stick spatter" new to anyone else?? Although we may have seen the style, we never knew the name. This 19th century technique used on ceramic dishware and tabl...
click thumbnails for larger pics On Friday we shared a small part of our weekend project with you. We've been trying to make the "living area" of our loft actually livable while the sun is out....
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Outdoor items can be hard workers when you bring them inside. They're tough, waterproof, and often stain-resistant. In a room with lots of wood or fabric, they c...
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In the Apartment Therapy classifieds, Sean has a set of living room furniture available. A sofa, loveseat and chair and a half for $1080. Jump below for the link...
Andrea is looking for some help with her husband's favorite chair. She writes: My husband is very attached to this disgusting leather chair he found in an alley years ago. He is not willing to get ri...
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