Name: Suzanne, Michael and Max
Location: Chicago
Type of space: Backyard deck and garden
When Suzanne, her husband Michael and son Max moved in to their home the backyard was essentially a sand...
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Need some motivation to clean this weekend? To get you going, we've rounded up a few examples of clean floors, organized closets, and well-made beds from Apartme...
Her Sofa (His is below the jump)
Erin writes: I am hoping you will post dilemma on your site for help from fellow AT readers (my user name is fowlerin). In less than a month, my boyfriend and I will ...
We're always simultaneously heartened and chagrined when we read about New York families making clever use of their small spaces. Heartened that it can be done, yet chagrined knowing that we're probab...
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If you associate cottage living with a tiny house, painted shutters, and a backyard vegetable patch, England's "Premier Cottage" site will probably disappoint yo...
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We walk down de Maisonneuve on a regular basis now that the weather here in Montreal is warming up. This is because the street leads directly from our apartment ...
Lighter, slimmer, easier to drag around and simpler for those with minimal garden space and needs, these hoses (in purple or moss) weigh in at half as much as your conventional one and come in two siz...
Kansas City is mainly known for their BBQ and mediocre sports teams, but what it should really be known for is this gem of a store located just west of downtown. Once inside it's bright green d...
We got such a treat this morning! Upon arriving at yoga class (a minute or two late), we found an empty studio, but through the window saw everyone gathering out on the roof deck for todays practice....
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If you've got a cabinet that needs a cover-up, roller shades and curtains can provide a quick fix. For a streamlined, modern look, use a flat roller shade on a m...
Anjali sent in a good question: We just purchased a townhome in the suburbs of Chicago, which is basically the back half of a house. The entrance to our unit is on the side and therefore does not real...
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In West Town, a reclaimed wood Railroad Tie Dining Table made from Viva Terra for $700. Jump below for links to this and more good finds...
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Name: Regruve
Location: Toronto
Type of space: Apartment Balcony
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: I took this 1960's Soviet style apartment solely because it has a 5 x...
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Courtyard gardens, with their sense of intimacy and security, have influenced home design from ancient China to modern America. Green architects have recently re...
click thumbnails for larger picsConfluences is the brand new line from Ligne Roset designed by Phillipe Nigro (the Apartment Therapy interview with the designer is right here). It feels like an ...
We have modern dollhouses on the brain today, they're easy to love since their small size makes them feel more accessible than the real thing. We have two more for you to feast your eyes upon, one's ...
How cool is this kitchen and sleeping loft? Almost everything you need is arranged in a compact space, all perfectly color-coordinated with orange countertops, trim, and appliances against a white b...
Name: Eric and Lauren Wendlandt, framework design, inc.. The house is named Vivienda Moderna (Spanish for modern dwelling).
Location: Westside neighborhood, Kansas City, Missouri
Types of ...
Chicago-based Intended Bloom is a new landscape service seeking to help with your large or small scale gardening projects. For advice ranging from container gardening consultations to landscape instal...
Back in April we showed you some of the great designs that were entered in last years Ample Sample design contest. It challenges people to make something fabulous from industrial fabric scraps....
Amy writes: I am looking to do a one room remedy for the bedroom and my inspiration is the South of France. I am having a hard time figuring out a color palette to work from. Could you recommend and s...
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In December and January, color forecasts from companies like Pantone, Benjamin Moore, and Sherwin Williams were predicting that this would be the year of mimosa ...
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In Niles, a blonde birchwood Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Conant Ball for $225. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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The soon-to-open small luxury hotel in Milan, Maison Moschino, will feature rooms based on fairy tales. We just saw this photo of a suite named the Rosella Jardini......
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We really wish this was available here in the US. Created by German designer Christian Lessing, the "balcony" series is a modular system that hooks onto a ledge...
Spare chairs can be cheap to come by, and they're helpful when you need extra seating for a dinner party. The only problem is figuring out what to do with them when they're not being put to use......
Where there's a before shot, there's always an after! We promise you want to see what this table makes a diy transformation into! It could used for creatures with 2 legs or 4 and be tailored to match ...
Apartment Therapy reader whitneyhtown sourced the colorful globe lights from this post for us......
To anyone who has some outdoor space, it is no doubt sacred (especially for those of us with limited warm months). We've lived in a Chicago two-flat in which we shared a small yard with our downstairs...
Our friends over at Style North have been busy in the backyard, transforming a rusty wrought iron patio set into a thing of beauty! It's not as difficult as you might think and makes a big impact fo...
Sarah writes: I've read posts on your site that talk about painting over wood paneling, but I will be renting a house next year and my entire room is covered in wood paneling! I can't paint over it be...
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Designer hotels are often about making a statement or attracting attention, but London's Rockwell Hotel (designed by Michael Squire) is a refreshing departure f...
click thumbnails for larger picsTake a bit of trompe l'oeil, mix in a bit of pop sensibility, add a sense of humor AND some decor history - you'll get these pieces by White Webb. The line is ca...
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In Iowa, two medium globe pendants in sliver still in original boxes for $615 each. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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We missed this tip in an email flood about three weeks ago but thought it was worth bringing to the forefront today. A quick video tour by Nate Berkus of his ......
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The catalog of British wallpaper manufacturer Harlequin is a great place to look for inspiration that straddles the line between traditional and modern decor. We...
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Project: Ottoman Slipcover
Time: 2 1/2 hours
Cost: $20.00 excluding extra set of legs
No question about it, the little straw ottoman is already as cute as can...
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Swedish real estate site Innerspec is always worth a look for inspiring interiors. Browsing the listings yesterday, we noticed a lot of available apartments with...
Name: Jane, her husband, and three children Location: Montreal Type of space: deck and rooftop How did they do it?: Jane and her husband did it all themselves, building everything from the de...
click thumbnails for larger picsBack when the weather was good on a day in late May (c'mon already, Chicago summer), we snapped some shots of our friends' 5' tall fence showing chives in planter...
Yesterday we showed you a designer makeover to your basic, white outdoor chair. It was almost unanimously voted as a fail, but reader Sandra from Boston, chimed in with a lovely felt alternative. F...
Kathryn is looking for some info. She writes, I have two folding chairs that I purchased at a flea market back in 1992 or so... I would love to get two more just like it, but am having trouble finding...
OK, this isn't the kind of thing we usually post on Apartment Therapy, but we've recently become addicted to a series of Nike commercials that envision Kobe Bryant and LeBron James living together a...
Name: Daniel/dmstudio
Location: Cheesman Park, Denver, Colorado
Type of space: Balcony
Over the weekend, Daniel sent us photos of his "great outdoors". Though our official form for sending in ...
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In Downtown Chicago, a Room & Board Round Extension Dining Table and 4 Marie Dining Chairs for $175 each. Jump below for links to the this and more good finds:
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click thumbnails for larger picsWe've blogged about Amy Atlas and her talents in the world of party decor before. Her specialty is the presentation of sweets, taking the simple offering of treat...
click thumbnails for larger picsDror Benshetrit has designed a collection of very affordable, interestingly designed homegoods that will launch at Target later this month and will only be availa...
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Name: Chicago Center for Green Technology
Location: Humboldt Park, Chicago
Type of space: Green campus owned by the City of Chicago
How did they do it?: Landsca...
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This collection of small terraces and balconies from Maison Française magazine are full of small space ideas for the outdoors this summer......
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As we enter outdoor month on Apartment Therapy, many of you may still be getting your deck, patio, backyard, or roof garden into shape. If you're on the hunt for...
Coming from a friend who just used M&M Movers for her condo-to-house move, the experience was stellar. Beyond doing the job well and quickly, the movers also went out of their way to pick up some othe...
It's true that all you really need for a successful garden is a few seeds, some water and a little dirt (and even the dirt is questionable these days!). But there's nothing wrong with having the rig...
click thumbnails for larger picsAlison sent in a great question that is perfect for the first day of our month-long focus on outside living. She writes: I recently moved into a first-floor apart...
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Over the weekend, we stumbled across the Turkish Festival at Daley Center Plaza. There were Turkish coffee booths, a farmers' market, jewelry vendors, and these ...
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In Chicago, a modern & minimal CB2 glass & metal Trig Desk is available for $85. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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