Name: B, Joe & Rachael
What We're Into: B: Hold the Onions, Joe: Bookish Us, Rachael: Literature for All of Us
Location: Ukrainian Village, Chicago
Size/Type: Three bedroom, two bath apartment
Years...
Dark, dramatic and really beautiful, if you have the guts to go dark with your wall color, gray is a stylish and smart choice. It feels anything BUT neutral, yet it behaves like one, allowing yo...
The hardest thing about setting up a studio apartment is figuring out the right layout. With so little available space, every decision makes a huge impact. We're always amazed at the space plan...
We tend to be a hoarder —particularly when it comes to our clothes— although it's something we've gotten much better at now that we've moved into a 350-square-foot apartment with our signi...
Q: I need help here. Just moved into a small (and I mean small) Lincoln Park 2 bedroom. For the price, I'm sure getting a lot of nice sun and clean space in this cute place but the kitchen is a whole ...
Continuing our quest for hex greats, the hexagon enjoys popularity beyond tiles and decor; these pieces are all about containment and storage. Including "bookshelf" storage, lavish lacquered boxe...
When it comes to design inspiration, there is one publication we turn to every day at Apartment Therapy’s offices: The New York Times. Sure, we read it for the hard-hitting news, but it’s th...
When you've got a small bathroom with a pedestal sink or a lack of medicine cabinet storage, a compact shelf can come in really handy. We've noticed them in a lot of small homes, installed next...
Our recent move took us outside of the big city, where we can see the night sky. It has us thinking a lot about the stars, the moon (it was full on the 5th!), and all things celestial......
When we last caught a glimpse of what Eve Tombley was up to she was making things bright and bold inside, but now her efforts have turned outdoors with the help of her husband. They transforme...
A big part of "Setting Up Home" (our theme for August here on Apartment Therapy) is deciding on the best spot to situate zones - like your workspace or entertainment area. This smart before and a...
This is an old idea, but a good one. If you need to free up some floor space, wall-mounted sconces are a great solution by the bed, in the bathroom, in the living room, or in the hall. They're ...
In Wicker Park, a Restoration Hardware "Grand Scale" Ottoman upholstered in Brown Velvet for $300 obo. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
Yesterday on NPR's Marketplace, we heard a story about apparel retailers who are trying to pull themselves out of the current economic slump by betting on plaid as a "must-have" for fall. Unlik...
It's August, and it's hot, hot, hot. From what we've read, fans are more energy-efficient than AC units.* The New York Times recently went shopping for portable fans with Ron Rezek, founder and owne...
Q: I have two unattractive dressers (particleboard, fake-wood effect, shown here and below the jump) that I don't like one bit. I'd love to just scrap them and start over with something else, but I ha...
This large, colorful hex tile under a claw foot tub (today's post on Kathryn Russell photography) reminded us of our never-ending love affair with the hex. We love it in more traditional (small) ...
We've obviously got a thing for staircases on Apartment Therapy. We love spiral versions, floating steps, stairs with shelves, wallpapered steps...you name it, we've probably blogged it. Want m...
Bathed in light, these kitchen and dining spaces by Albertsson Hansen Architects are inviting and warm. We love the soft modern touch in each of these traditional Minneapolis-area homes, with s...
We had several title ideas for this post, such, a) 20 Things You Should Buy Because They're Pee Pants Awesome, or b) 20 Reasons Why The Midwest Pwns The Coastal Cities. But no matter what you ...
We attended the Chicago Antique Market a few weekends ago and as we snapped photos of anything that caught our eye, a pattern emerged - there were lots of varied shapes and sizes of storage conta...
You know that neighborhood café where you love the decor as much as the coffee? We've all got our favorite hang-out spots where we love to spend time and feel inspired by the atmosphere. Apart...
In Evanston, a dark chocolate Vanity with fold up mirror from West Elm is available for $249. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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• The Golden Triangle
• Elmhurst Art Museum
• Grand Street Gardens
• Edgewater Estate Sale
• Room & Board
• Jayson Home & Garden
• Unison
• Hastens
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Today on Martha's blog, an account of the inspiration tour she recently took the art department staff of her tv show on. We enjoyed the casual, behind-the-scenes......
Globe lamps are an inexpensive classic that's often used to dress up a dining room, living room, bedroom, or hall. Whether made from paper or glass, they look great in groups, or hung as a sing...
We started practicing this years ago not so much as a green move, but because we lived in a ski town. We didn't want our boots to track dirt and mud inside, or get the carpet wet. Now that we live in ...
We just got these followup before and after photos from Julienne, whose home you may remember from the question, Ideas to Disguise Decorative Column? , which......
We spotted this shop at Chicago's recent Gold Coast art fair. These vintage pieces are rescued, revived and resold, and while many are decorative wall hangings with messages/text from old busine...
We hadn't really thought of IKEA's Trofast system as something to use outside of a kid's room until a reader mentioned repurposing it as a recycling station. Since then, we've noticed lots of d...
One way I best settle into a house after a move is by scrubbing it clean from head to toe. It's like a handshake with your new home......
What would you do with an old bike rim? Perhaps it's in the garage or is one you had seen at a thrift store. If you said, "Build a rotating side table!" then you're thinking along the same lines as...
Sara, of ikke tikke theo recently posted photos of a really fun find that she got from her mom, an IKEA catalog from 1965. She writes that her parents like......
One of our favorite vintage shops has a new home. Owner Alan Shull (of Alan's Andersonville Loft) has just moved his shop full of fabulous finds to Andersonville.... ...
Rommates bring a lot of benefits: you save money, share chores, and have someone to talk to when you're hanging out at home. But shared living is also challenging, especially if you have a stro...
In the Apartment Therapy classifieds, Cathy from Oak Park is offering a Retro Yellow Kitchen Table and Chairs for $300. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Pastels are currently NOT in vogue - mention them and the reaction can be one of "uh uh, no" BUT there is no reason to eschew this whole part of the paint deck or fabric selection. We promise, yo...
Lately, we've been seeing a lot of vinyl collections popping up in Apartment Therapy house tours. It makes us think that, although wireless technology is improving, there's still something abou...
Like any other item that has outlasted its usefulness, clothing is discarded. Sometimes it is donated and then sent overseas, sometimes it ends up in landfill. What about recycling? Last January, The ...
Q: I've been a reader for a long time, and am just now moving into my very first! on my own! apartment. I'd always lived with roommates before so I'm thrilled at the idea of decorating my own place. I...
In summer months especially, we keep deliberate scents to a minimum at home, and instead enjoy the open windows and outdoor smells of freshly cut grass and charcoal grilling. But year round ther...
To make some extra money, my parents have decided to rent out the lower level of their two-flat condo, and I'm helping them out. We're clearing out the rental apartment, which involves halving their...
Have you ever moved and found yourself in your new home without the essentials on hand? Try packing a box of necessities that you'll need while you're getting unpacked. Some things you might include...
We beg to differ with those who say a dorm room isn't worth investing decorating time in. Even if you only plan on spending a semester in the space, an uncomfortable atmosphere isn't conductive to s...
Magazines - they are easily our number one storage problem - we love them so much that it is hard to let them go. For instance we have EVERY issue of Domino, which we were kind of beating ourselves up...
In the lobby of the Santa Fe building, at Michigan and Jackson, the Chicago Architecture Foundation has constructed a scale model of the city in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Daniel B...
In the Apartment Therapy classifieds, Lucas writes that his dog "Mies van der Ruff" doesn't use this much, so it's for sale for much less than the original price...
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Dutch design studio Tweelink came up with the Bux de Luxe - a pouf made from leather in a plastic pot. Available in three colors, it has the look of an oversized succulent plant - hot or not?...
Name: Marie Antoinette
Location: Versailles, France
Size: A "small" chateau
Years lived in: 1774 - 1792
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Not your average Apartment Therapy house tour, but one we've been looking...
Located in Memphis, the striking home called Sky Cottage overlooks the Mississippi. Designed by Archimania and built in 2007, it fits on a tiny, odd shaped lot......
When you live in a small apartment without a spare room, integrating a workspace into your living area can be tricky. It should be attractive and functional at the same time, and (maybe most im...
Chicago is well known for its green initiatives, but one sore spot has been its recycling system. In recent years the city rolled out a successful Blue Cart program, and now Chicago is aiming to incre...
A little while ago, we looked at dark blue walls and the way they can bring a sense of drama to a space. Pale blue walls, on the other hand, tend to make a room feel calm and airy. There are a ...
BirdyLast month a friend stayed at our place to dog sit. Our pup, Birdy, also had many adventures away from home...car rides, meeting new friends, a lake house weekend, and a few days' stay back at th...
Q: What style/brand of chairs would work in this small "dining" space in our living room? The table is a 30" round IKEA nighttable that my husband and I use for dining, studying,or even just relaxing....
Reclaimed wood is a sustainable, beautiful material. And it can be used in modern residential applications to add a feeling of warmth and age. Here, we share a few modern homes from the portfol...
This great How To on making over an entryway is perfect for renters!
Renting can often times pose difficult situations with landlords, neighborhoods and the ability to take on a few diy projects in...
A drying rack is simply a smart item - saving energy (or trips to the laundromat!) it's one of those "green ideas" that has been around forever but that had fallen a bit out of favor. They seem t...
I have a history of meltdowns while assembling IKEA furniture. Once, I spent two hours trying to assemble a swivel chair only to finally realize that the predrilled holes had been misplaced by the m...
In Pilsen, a custom order Steel Console from Room & Board is available for $100. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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