Get the Boutique Hotel Look at Home
One of the things we love about Escapes month is all the inspiration it provides for making our homes a little bit more stylish, luxe and comfortable - in other words, more like a boutique hotel...
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Checklist: 10 Things to Do Around the House Before a Trip
We firmly believe that travel is always worthwhile - worth the cost, the time and all the preparation. It's a treat and a privilege to get away from home, see new things and have some adventures. That...
Amazing Libraries Around the World
We know you're out there. You bibliophiles who can't get enough of bookshelves stacked floor to ceiling, hallways lined with card catalogs, mahogany desks with bankers' lamps. We sympathize. We...
Good Questions: To Paint or Not to Paint?
Sara sent us an email. She writes: To paint or not to paint? We inherited this dining room color when we bought our apartment, and I've been struggling with deciding whether to keep it or paint ...
Emma Balfour's Home
We always feel so inspired after visiting The Selby. The photographs and the untold stories presented there are so great! Recently, more inspiration came via Emma Balfour's home. The tour featured sev...
10 Things Camping Can Remind You About Home Living
Last week on our vacation we spent some time camping with friends—a wonderful experience that we hope to repeat soon. There are things we love about camping (s'mores, campfires, being able to see ...
Look! Clashing Styles in a Childhood Bedroom
Heather recently looked back on Snapshots of Your Childhood Home and it reminded us of our now-grown brother's bedroom from our teenage years. It's now a guest bedroom with a mix of his old grunge m...
Doors, Gates, and Grates in Greece
Like Maxwell on his recent trip to Italy, I too captured many images of doors (and gates and grates) while on my recent escape to Greece. In any new place, these types of details really stand out...
Outdoor IKEA Storage Taken To The Extreme
We've often googled IKEA commercials for other cities around the world (yes, we're aware it's a lame habit) and this outdoor display promoting IKEA's ability, to provide practical storage in every sh...
Gwyneth's Green Picks
Gwyneth's GOOP that arrived in our inbox today is all about products geared toward living a greener life - we always find it interesting to see what eco-entrepreneurs are working on. As Gwyneth ...
Roundup: No-Frills Desks Under $200
A basic desk offers lots of possibilities. As technology changes, as your home decor shifts, a simple desk can stand in for a console table, sofa table, vanity, or even a kitchen table. We've r...
Scavenger: Gus*Modern Spencer Sofa - $1000
Chicago
In Lakeview/Lincoln Park, a Gus*Modern Spencer Sofa in gray for $1000. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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The Weekend Guide: Sales and Events
Chicago 7.02.09
THIS WEEK
• Jayson Home & Garden Tree Sale
• Artists Frame Outlet
• Ikea Summer Sale
• The Container Store
• Emeco
• All Modern
• Alessi
• Advantage Kitchen & ...
Total Steals: Auction Bargains at Wright Mass Modern
Once a year, the wonderful Wright Auction House holds "Mass Modern", their auction with no minimums (just held this past Saturday) . No minimums means that some lucky bidders walk away with real...
White China on Open Shelves
White china is a perennial favorite on Apartment Therapy for its simplicity and versatility. It also looks good stacked on open shelving - it can give a mismatched collection a sense of cohesiv...
Happy Canada Day: A Roundup of Great Canadian Homes
We've been enjoying the content coming in from the Apartment Therapy readers in Canada - over the years, we've discovered wonderful spaces and great resources from this design-loving community. ...
Update: Porchlight Pictures Maternity Series
When we left off with the Maternity Series from Porchlight Pictures and Pacing The Panic Room, our now internet famous Mother-to-be was moving along steadily at week 26. This past Sunday began week 39...
Look! Dark Orange Walls at Green Street Cafe
One of the great things about traveling is the sense that you're constantly stumbling across pockets of unexpected beauty. In Northampton, Massachusetts we found the Green Street Cafe just beyo...
Concrete Screens
We see a lot of mid-century concrete screens around that haven't been very well maintained. Our first thought of concrete screens is one of derelict old motels or something. But then we remind ...
Look! Dried Leaves as Wall Decor
During a stroll in central Athens, we spotted the Antonello flower shop that used natural elements for exterior design. The individual leaves were dried and adhered to the outer wall, resulting in a s...
Look! Mid Century DIY Cardboard Lamp
While we were roaming around our favorite Mid Century store in Kansas City last week, one item stood out to us in particular. It didn't have a designer label, or a label at all for that matter, but ...
Do You (Literally) Dream About a Bigger Apartment?
Yesterday, we found ourselves in the middle of one of those conversations where people start talking about their recurring dreams. A friend who showed up late to an appointment mentioned that he'd o...
Good Questions: Color Ideas for Front Door & Shutters?
Jasmine is looking for some color feedback. She writes: I need some color inspiration or suggestions for painting my front door & window shutters. We just moved in last summer, and I don't like the da...
Scavenger: Restoration Hardware Camden Table - $1000
Chicago
In Lincoln Park, a tobacco-finished Restoration Hardware Camden Table for $1000. 54" in diameter, it extends to 76" with the leaf. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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My Great Outdoors: Craig & Sam's (Sort of) Secret Garden
Our neighbors Craig and Sam have lived in their lovely small Chicago home for many years and as a regular passer-by, we'd have to say that every bit of care and effort that has gone into their f...
Before & After: 5 Painted Furniture Projects
Painting furniture is one of the cheapest and simplest ways to upgrade an old or oddly colored piece. We've seen some great makeover examples on Apartment Therapy, including curbside finds that...
My Great Outdoors: ThirdCoastGirl's Before & After Yard
Name: ThirdCoastGirl
Location: Chicago
Type of space: Backyard Patio and Garden
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: I always wanted to have my own little bit of land here...
Test Lab: BoConcept Sleeper Sofa
Product: Sofa Bed
Designer: BoConcept
Price: $949
Rating: Recommend*
We're always on the lookout for good sleeper sofas to recommend to apartment dwellers, so when we had the chance last week to sp...
My Great Outdoors: Kathryn's Chicago Roof Deck
Name: Kathryn
Location: Chicago
Type of space: Roof Deck
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: I was fortunate that my loft has a 200 sq foot private deck with a great view...
Peaceful Decor
John Lennon certainly had the right idea when he declared that we should "...give peace a chance." It's so great to see teens and tweens happily embracing this ideal. Why not bring a more peaceful atm...
Look! Two Balconies We're Always Staring At
Every time we walk past these two balconies we end up stopping and staring. Maybe it's because they come in a pair, so when we look at them together we imagine a world full of such well-tended balco...
Outdoor Inspiration: Guerrilla Gardening in Athens, Greece
One of the first things we learned during our two week stay in Greece: "There are almost no parks and green spaces in Athens" (in the words of our Athens-born friend and resident). On our first ...
Look! Wooden Ceiling Treatment
Our new place has a few surprises within it's walls, a major one lies inside the smallest space in the place. The bathroom. Check out the funky treatment that has been done by a previous tenant, it...
Elle Decor Tops in Shelter Category
Today, Elle Decor announced that, for the first time, it has taken the #1 spot in the Shelter Category. For the period of Jan - July 2009, the magazine......
Look! Shaker Organization in Hancock Village
Last week, we had the chance to visit Hancock Shaker Village in Massachusetts. Among the many instances of good design and beautifully crafted furniture, what stood out most was the sense that ...
My Great Outdoors: The Farmers Daughter's Garden Path
Name: The Farmers Daughter
Location: Hersey, Michigan
Type of space: Front Yard Walkway
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: We had a mudroom door that didn't have a path ...
Scavenger: Paul McCobb Storage/Display Unit - $1250
Chicago
On S. California, a brass and blond mahogany unit by Paul McCobb for Calvin in "excellent condition" for $1250. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Mies Lake Shore Drive Bachelor Pad by Hudson Home
Since moving to Chicago nearly a decade ago, we've had a soft spot for the Mies residential buildings. In fact, we even flirted with the idea of purchasing an available apartment in one of them...
My Great Outdoors: Cogan's Screened In Porch
Name: Cogan
Location: Crystal Lake, Illinois
Type of space: Screened In Porch
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: This screened in porch was built by my father. My mother...
Good Questions: Curtain Suggestions for Dark Bedroom?
Donna sent us a good question for the crowd. She writes: Please help! I need to pick curtains for my small, not so bright bedroom. The gray walls and white furniture have to stay (so says the husban...
My Great Outdoors: Jessimarie's Big Backyard
Name: Jessimarie33
Location: Prophetstown, Illinois
Type of space: Backyard
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: We have only been at this house for a few months, but when...
Nursery Tour: Mia's Alluring Modern Loft
Welcome to Mia's airy, loft-like nursery. It may not be big, but it sure is bright, fresh and inviting. If you think wall decals are over, Mia's mom Meg (say that five times fast!) begs to differ and ...
Modern Backyard Sheds
ModernShed.ca
Not to be mistaken with the Seattle-based Modern Shed, ModernShed.ca is from Ottawa, Ontario... ...
My Great Outdoors: Josh & Heather's DIY Gabion Fence
Name: Heather & Josh
Location: Chicago, IL
Type of space: Back yard patio and fence
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: When we first moved into our house, the back yard pa...
Design Dare: Silk Faux Flowers at Home?
With all of our focus on outdoor spaces this month, it's made us think about how much we love fresh flowers. It is a real treat that we try and squeeze into the weekly budget whenever we can, yet as m...
Shades of White by Jane Cumberbatch
White is one of the most interesting colors to work with in your home - there is such a range of undertones that, once brought together, make an all-white tableau seem very colorful indeed. Jane...
My Great Outdoors: Phil's Backyard Garden
Name: Phil Kinsella
Location: Chicago
Type of space: Backyard Garden
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: My wife Beth and I have enjoyed every minute of our time in our b...
Good Questions: Heat & Water Costs for Chicago Apt?
Marsha sent in an email: I am looking for an apartment, and I have noticed that more and more landlords are charging for heat and water. Does anyone know how much this would cost per month? We are t...
Scavenger: Reproduction Shell Rocker - $90
Chicago
In the Ukrainian Village, at Grand and Noble, a Reproduction Shell Rocker is available for $90. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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