Name: Heidi & Kirk Demarais
Location: Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Size: 2500 square feet
Years lived in: 4
When we first heard from Hope (the wonderful photographer who took the shots of this tour) sh...
So, did you make a guess as to the era of this colorful living room? The majority of those who guess did NOT got it right this time around... (Click here to guess first - then jump below for the answe...
Over the last couple of years (pretty much since I started working for Apartment Therapy), my husband and I have slowly been whittling down the amount of extra, unnecessary stuff we own. We recently...
Q: I am moving into my first rental apartment this month. The problem is that all the ideas I had about decorating and putting together my space has left me very much overwhelmed. All of my ideas have...
Modern furniture design by Chicago-based Ali Sandifer Studio (which began in Michigan in 2003) fulfills the production and design values most important to a lot of us: These modern midwest piec...
If you're a person who gardens a lot, organizing all your supplies can be challenging. Maybe you're lucky enough to have your own backyard shed, or maybe you've got a tiny corner near the back ...
I remember when my family had dinner together nearly every night. There was plenty of time to talk about the day and plans for the next. But today it can get hectic, with busy household members...
While strolling through a local design store yesterday, we came across this curious bamboo rug. Although we're not especially into the design of it, the technique in which the letters were done was ...
One of Apartment Therapy's favorite shops, Scout, is featuring the work of Ted Harris in a month long event. It begins today, with an opening reception at 6pm. Chicago designer Ted Harris is known fo...
The Cubitec and Cubit shelving systems, designed by Doron Lachisch, are favorites among Apartment Therapy readers. (The difference being that Cubitec shelves are 10-13.25 inches deep, while Cub...
From the Apartment Therapy Chicago classifieds, a Mid Century Cabinet in "great vintage condition" made by Stanley. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
Ready for a new "Guess the Decade"? This time, it's a colorful and cozy living room for you to use your design detective skills on - take a good look at the details of the room shown above and then j...
You don't have to own a condo or a house to make your home yours. Rentals can be challenging (unattractive flooring, standard white walls, outdated light fixtures) but there are plenty of ways ...
Q: I was wondering if the AT readers can help me find this red glass gourd lamp or something similar. I'm helping my mom redecorate and we finally found a lamp she loves called the Janie red table lam...
Chicago's and Rick Bayless's Topolobampo and Frontera Grill are among the favorites for upscale Mexican fare; both the tastes and sights make the experiences memorable. After a recent visit to Topolob...
Patchwork may not seem like the most modern of materials at first glance, but it can actually work really well in a contemporary home. The products and projects shown above and linked below all...
The premise is simple: take what you need and give what you don't. The Free Box is a Telluride, Colorado tradition that's been in place since the 1970's. It's been rumored that it closed earlie...
As some of you might recall, 7 months ago, my husband and I moved into a loft in Kansas City. Now this wasn't a typical loft, it was a true, dare we say "rustic and as-is" artist space. It wa...
Take one crowded and outdated bedroom. Make sure it's filled with all of the things that we often don't even "see" anymore in our homes but that make things less restful than they could be: too m...
It's not exactly the easiest color to pull off, but mint green can look very fresh. It all depends on the look you're going for and the colors you choose to pair it with......
In Lakeview, a Vintage Sofa that has new red upholstery with gray piping. It's in "excellent condition" and is available for $650. Jump below for all the links:...
THIS WEEK
• Sprout Home
• Leslie Hindman
• Cambium
• City Farm at Goose Island
• @Work Design
• Jayson Home & Garden
• The Golden Triangle
• Elmhurst Art Muse...
The fact that her home is tiny did not deter Anu Suebsawangkul from creating a home that is both well designed and gloriously glamorous. The white and navy color scheme works really well for maki...
As a wallpaper designer, Mark Giglio keeps some pretty inspiring (and self-created) images and patterns pinned above his desk. We love the way his workspace looks, and we think it suggests a few ide...
Q: I just moved into my new Logan Square apartment and I need some decorating ideas. I used to have carpet in my old place so all of my wood furniture worked just fine. This place has wood floors...
Seems that people are always looking for reliable, cost-effective, and eco-conscious painting experts. We found Harmony Haus business cards at Epco Paints in Evanston. With experience in both c...
Located on the sun-drenched French Riviera, the Hi Hotel in Nice is a living lab of color studies. Each room represents a unique concept......
This bedside area by Faro Studio is full of custom pieces by the architecture and design firm. The outcome is one-of-a-kind modern whimsy......
We've been keeping an eye on the Home Cure Flickr pool since the end of the Spring Cure and came across this lovely landing strip that displays a great mix of retro and rustic inspired items. ...
Long touted as a way to visually increase space and make a room feel more expansive, mirrors are an old decorating trick of the trade. Hanging a framed mirror is one thing though, adding a full mirror...
A while ago, we rounded up some of our favorite wall-mounted bookshelves, and today we thought we'd revisit the list, this time with a twist. Product photos are often so styled that it's hard t...
In the Ukranian Village, a classic Eames Hang it All by Herman Miller is available for $100. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
Available this month for the first time, a collection of handcrafted rugs designed by Amy Butler, queen of "midwest modern" style. There are 19 designs in the line......
Amy’s home (shown above) contains some great ideas for repurposing objects, like these small plastic ice buckets that she used as planters. They’re cheap, colorful, and double-walled to keep moi...
Q: Help! I'm having a hard time finding a dresser for my bedroom. I have the Room & Board Domain bed and a pesky pillar in the way limiting where I can put my bed and how big my dresser can be. The sp...
File this under curious objects: Agent Gallery Chicago offers a selection of ever-changing pieces for the collector of the unique and sometimes the unusual. We spotted a collection of 19th cent...
We found Paris B&B le 33 through British blog Designer's Block, and were instantly charmed by the sense of peace and calm that we saw in photographs of the bedrooms. The design scheme is simple...
While we're on the subject of moving and setting up home this month, we thought we'd touch on housewarming gifts, too. Chances are, you know someone setting up a new place to live this season. ...
We have a serious soft spot for die hard crafters and the extreme efforts they have been known to go through to create works of art from things that have been discarded or thrifted. So the long time...
August - sunshine, swimming and....shopping? Well, yeah, the last one isn't what we associate with the somewhat slower pace of high summer either, but there are deals to be had on items for use at hom...
We analyze a lot of homes for decorating ideas, but we're just as interested in getting a sense of the person who lives (or, in the case of these historic homes, lived) there. All 10 of the hou...
In Glenview, a vintage 60s Zenith High Fidelity Stereo cabinet is available for $35. Jump below for links to this and more good finds......
We're always on the lookout for interesting DIY ideas so this headboard solution jumped out at us - it's oversized, dramatic, ornate and easy to do, but perhaps also slightly unfinished looking...wha...
Name: D. Denenge Akpem
Location: Chicago (Crossroads of Uptown, Little Vietnam, and Andersonville)
Size: 550 square feet (1 bedroom next to historic Charlie Chaplin Essanay Studio)
Years lived in: 1...
This month is all about "Setting Up Home" - the process of building a home from scratch. You bring in the boxes of belongings and invest your heart and mind into creating a space that is both use...
When we're trying to save money, we usually look to sales, thrift stores, and good old craigslist, but we rarely think of trading.
It's one of the cheapest ways to save, and it can also be a great e...
Q: We have bought this house and not sure what to do to modernize and brighten it up. I don't like all the wood panelling but we can't afford to remove it. If we paint it, what should we paint? W...
You know when you pack up and move, and rid yourself of a lot of the stuff you don't want to fill up your "fresh new start"? It's a great feeling, but you're then left without...maybe without some cha...
Hallways are often under-utilized spaces, but they have a lot of potential. One way to put your hallway to work is to use it for storage, whether that means hanging a couple of wall hooks or de...
A vase of cut flowers is a common centerpiece that comes to mind when we set up the dining room table. But there are so many other terrific options out there. Depart from flowers and have fun c...
Sometimes it can feel as though the extra touches we add to our spaces are really just... well... things. For example, those balls made from grapevine or covered in feathers or jute. They're really...
We have our tv and associated electronics (game systems, tivo, dvd) in a conveniently located closet in our living room - we love that we can simply close the folding doors and hide it all away w...
Hosting a party anytime soon? It can be a challenge figuring out the best way to set up your home for entertaining, particularly if you live in an apartment without a dining room, but don't wor...
At Winston Towers, a Vintage 70s Conversation Group of 3 Chairs and a Travertine Cocktail Table is available for $265. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
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