IKEA Hacks Just Waiting to Happen
We love a good IKEA hack and are constantly impressed with what people manage to pull off when they use IKEA pieces as a starting point for custom design projects. Now, we are definitely not promising...
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Color Combo: Shaker Yellow with Natural Wood
When we visited Hancock Shaker Village in Massachusetts a couple of weeks ago, we saw the most beautiful yellow trim in one of the bedrooms. This yolk-colored yellow was used not only for inter...
Home Design Trend Forecast 2010: Retro Homemaking
A second report (the first is right here) on our visit this week to the Sears Holdings Design Center: another trend that their Home Design team is developing for 2010 is a nostalgic, lighthearte...
Before & After: Slip Covered Rocker
Furniture that's intended for use in the nursery is sure to see its fair share of spills and messes. Jennifer had her eye on a white ultrasuede Nurseryworks rocker. But when the orange cloth model wen...
Downtown Chicago Condos are Hot Vacation Homes
The New York Times
We love our city and its downtown architecture, but we never really thought of Michigan Avenue as a prime spot for vacation homes—until now. Today's New York Times ran an article on Chicago's grow...
Living Rooms from World Cities
In our age of globalization, there are still differences between our living quarters from city to city around the world. Guess what city each of these living rooms is from: One's from London, N...
Missoni Home Store/Cafe in Athens
When my husband and I sat down at this sidewalk cafe for a coffee in Athens, we didn't realize it was the Missoni Home Store cafe/restaurant (we just liked the tables and chairs). Here, the top ...
Midwest Scavenger: 10 Finds from 7 States
It's been a few weeks since we've had a Midwest Scavenger, but it's back in full glory and you'll see it here each Friday with all the best the Midwest has to offer. There's some amazing deals...
Good Questions: "Don't Miss" Store Recommendations?
Susan sent us an email. She writes: I am going to be in Chicago this weekend - any (modern) stores that I shouldn't miss? I will be on the Near North Side. Thanks for any advice you can give me. I'm ...
Rooftop Escape: Hut by Hut Architecture
This little house by London firm Hut Architecture sits on top of a three-story Victorian in the city. Owner Morag Myerscough says that escaping to her rooftop hut feels "like being on a holiday. In ...
Holy Hello Kitty! A Totally Kitty Home
Yow. We've been Sanrio fans since waaaaaay back, but we think this might be a bit much even for the most die-hard kitty fanatics. It's got bows, it's very pink and we're not talking dollhouse, th...
Scavenger: Room & Board Linear Dresser - $1200 obo
Chicago
In the Western Suburbs, a Room & Board Linear Dresser in Maple with a natural steel base is available for $1200 obo. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Home Design Trend Forecast 2010: Feminine Menswear
We just spent a really interesting day as the guest of the Sears Holdings team at their design headquarters. It was an enlightening visit - all about the process that the home goods designers go ...
Our Favorite Small Vacation Homes
The Southwold Beach Huts in Suffolk, England are the size of a row of garden sheds, but many of them are passed down through generations like prized family estates. They're synonymous with seas...
Good Questions: Sources for Red Velvet Burnout Curtains?
Stefanie sent us an email: I was watching Fur last night (with Nicole Kidman and Robert Downey Jr.) and fell in love with the curtains in Downey's character's apartment. They appear to be red velvet ...
A Modern Assisted Living Facility in Copenhagen
We recently stumbled across the portfolio of Copenhagen's Lungaard & Tranberg Architects, and we were especially intrigued by an assisted living facility they designed just outside the city. Lu...
Eco-Friendly Camping Tips
Canadian Living
We, like many others, are looking forward to escaping to the great outdoors this summer. When we read these green camping tips in Canadian Living, we were reminded to tread lightly upon the beautifu...
Vertical Urban Camping: Crazy or Convenient?
Have you seen the latest ideas when it comes to camping? We're going to urban areas and straight up in the air! It would offer great views, allow you to camp in densely populated and exposed areas,...
Modern in Toronto: Cascade House
Designed by Paul Raff Studio, this house is both gorgeous and green. According to Arch Daily, It was oriented on the property to maximize natural light and features a triple-height slate wall th...
On Sale: Wall Mirrors
A good wall mirror is something you'll always have a spot for, whether it hangs over a dresser, in an entryway, in the dining room, or in the hall. It's also a good investment for a small apart...
Scavenger: Marcel Wanders Bottoni Sofa - $1500 obo
Chicago
In the Gold Coast, a Marcel Wanders Bottoni Sofa in Charcoal Gray wool for $1500 obo. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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The Weekend Guide: Sales and Events
Chicago 7.9.09
THIS WEEK
• Garnet Hill
• Jayson Home & Garden
• Roscoe Village Garden Walk
• Millionaire Rejects
• Leslie Hindman
• Fabulous Frames
• The Container Store
• E...
Guess the Decade: Small Space Hotel Style - The Answer
So, did you make a guess as to the era of this wonderfully space-age compact hotel room? The majority of the design detectives got it right this time around... (Click here to guess first - then jump b...
Shedblog's Shed of the Year, 2009
True to its name, British site Shedblog blogs a lot of sheds. So what do they consider the cream of the crop? This year, it's a tiny hand-built shed on a wooded lot. Steven Harwood built his "Kite C...
Good Questions: Identify & Source this Tile?
Ennos is look for some info: Do you know where I can find the tile on this bathroom floor? If anyone knows the name and type of tile, it would also be helpful. We have looked at hundreds of tiles and ...
Small Spaces with Big Windows
There are a lot of advantages to living in a small space in the city, but nothing beats an apartment with a great view and ample natural light. A sense that the world extends beyond your own ti...
Miley Cyrus' Bedroom
While perusing through the In Style magazine archives, we spotted a June, 2008 feature on Miley Cyrus' home. Ms. Montana posed in her bedroom and dress room. (Well, excuse me!) Certainly not your norm...
Kinetic Opens to the Public
Montreal
Kinetic Living Concept is a Montreal-based company providing reproduction and original design furnishings for the home. Up until now, they were distributors of contemporary furnishings to retailers ...
6 New Boutique Hostels
Budget Travel
Back in the day, I stayed in hostels in London, Edinburgh, and New Orleans to name a few. While some experiences were better than others (I'll spare the details), a new trend is hosteling rests ...
Things We Have... Um... Borrowed From Hotels
WHAT? We can't be the only one's who have pocketed something from a stay at a hotel? We're looking at your little Miss shampoo stealer, or you Mr bath robe thief! Often times extra amenities are u...
Good Questions: What Colors Will Brighten Bathroom?
Alexandra send in an email. She writes: I am renting an apartment starting in August. The apartment is very bright excluding the bathroom. I love a lot of white with pops of color but what can I do wi...
10 Great Ceilings
Ceilings are often neglected, but they can transform a home's sense of space with a bit of color or subtle pattern. We've featured some incredible ceilings on Apartment Therapy, from see-throug...
Design Dare: A Brightly Painted Front Door?
Friends of ours painted the front door of their coach house an audacious shade of lime green and it looked fantastic. Glossy, cheerful, and completely unexpected - just the right note to welcome gues...
Scavenger: Room & Board Ian Sofa - $600
Chicago
In Bucktown/Wicker Park, an 81" Room & Board Ian Sofa in custom fabric is available for $600. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Guess The Decade: Small Space Hotel Style
In honor of Escapes month here on Apartment Therapy, we have a travel-themed "Guess the Decade". Take a good look at the design details of the ultra-compact hotel room shown above and then jump below ...
High and Low: Slatted Wooden Benches
We've profiled a lot of slatted benches on Apartment Therapy, from the classic Nelson Bench to less expensive versions from stores like Urban Outfitters and IKEA. Today, we thought we'd round u...
DIY Project: Pallet Daybed
Over on Ohdeedoh, we have a gorgeous tour of photographer Ashley Ann's nursery for her soon-to-be-born daughter. The entire room is beautiful and filled with creative touches, but for us, the total WO...
Escapes: Out on the Farm
As city dwellers, one of our favorite ways to escape is to get away from our crowded neighborhood, out into the country where it's a little greener. For the past two years, my husband and I hav...
A Summer Porch Makeover
Maybe you're not planning on traveling anywhere this summer, or maybe you're just looking for a different space for the kids to play in. Either way, if you're lucky enough to have a porch, consider gi...
Shower Coach
Showering at a friend's home recently, I spotted something different in their shower: an hourglass. It's the "Shower Coach", a five-minute timer made to help minimize water consumption in the shower...
Tile Vault: Travel Agency in Athens, Greece
What: Corridor to office building / travel agency
Where: Athens, Greece (city center)
When: June 2009
Why: These ceramic tiles went from floor to ceiling in the corridor of an otherwise boring and s...
Can't Spare A Weekend? Take A 2 Hour Day Trip
It's often hard for us to read of the fabulous vacations our friends and family members are able to take this time of year (or any time of year for that matter). The crazy work schedules that go on ...
Good Questions: Searching for a Low Tufted Platform Bed
Larissa writes: I've been going mad trying to find a low, tufted platform bed that either has NO headboard, OR has headboard on the long side. We've all seen the orange tufted number Jonathan Adler ma...
Roundup: White and Cream-Colored Tile
We rarely get sick of white tile. It works just about anywhere you could think to use it. It opens up a small bathroom, adds texture to a kitchen back splash, looks great in a laundry room, and...
8 Stylish See-Through Table Lamps
There is just something about a see-through light source that works so well in a room - we have two in our main living space and they are the first lights we turn on each evening because of their...
Scavenger: Vintage Conant Ball Dining Set - $200
Chicago
On the Northside, a Conant Ball Vintage Dining Set (in overall good condition but with only 3 chairs, unfortunately) is available for $200. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Permanent Vacation: Living with Disney Architecture
For many people all around the world, the word vacation conjures up thoughts of a visit to a Disney theme park. And while we wouldn't say that the folks who live in Disney's planned community, C...
5 International Home Exchange and Hospitality Services
Home exchange sites offer the opportunity to trade your own home with someone else for a vacation period. It’s a one-to-one deal and you save money by avoiding accommodation costs, although you ma...
Vintage Hot or Not: Sixties Gucci Limoges Lamps
Personally, we kind of love em and can totally picture them as they might have appeared in a certain style of genteel upscale mid-century home but would they still hit the mark today? Do you think the...
10 Great Kid (and Adult) Friendly Concert Posters
Who doesn't love a good rock poster? We still have ours from the Purple Rain tour and Depeche Mode 101 that have become great memorabilia from our younger years. While the kiddies may be too young t...
Look! Temporary Deck on the Sidewalk
Along Chicago Avenue, outside French/Mexican restaurant Mexique, we spotted this temporary deck constructed on top of the sidewalk from wooden deck tiles. We immediately thought it would be a g...
Tending Vegetable Gardens for Vacationers
Lots of people's summer vacations coincide with high-yield times in their vegetable gardens. Which equates to free fresh veggies for those lucky souls who tend their gardens while they're gone......
Public Enemies Set Design on Lincoln Avenue
We originally posted this on May 30, 2008 while Public Enemies was being filmed. Now that the movie is out, we thought we'd bring these images back for a second look. Enjoy!
Yesterday while driv...
Look! Self Watering Tomato Plants
In the past my mother has tried everything to keep her tomato plants watered as much as they need to be. Her backyard is boiling hot in the summer months and it's been a struggle to keep them happy ...
Good Questions: Ideas for Fireplace Built-In Shelf?
Blake writes: My wife and I recently purchased a house in the East Nashville neighborhood of Nashville, TN. As you can see from the picture, the brick fireplace in the living room has a cut-out secti...
Tips for Garage and Yard Sale Shopping
We're finally experiencing real summer weather here in Chicago, and garage sale season is in full swing. If you're a bargain hunter, garage and yard sales are a great way to spend a Saturday, partic...
5 Things That Are Always on Sale in July
Feeling the heat? Two very "cool" items are on this months list of things that retailers regularly put on sale in July. Jump below for all five:...
Scavenger: West Elm Heyward Sofa - $500
Chicago
Moving Sale! A one-year-old Heyward Sofa from West Elm is available for $500 obo in Chicago. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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