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Heidi & Kirk's Brady Bunch "Grandma" House
House Tour

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...

Guess the Decade: Colorful & Cozy Living Room - Answer

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...

The Best Thing We Ever Got Rid Of

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...

How to Get My "Decorating Groove" Back?
Good Questions

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...

Ali Sandifer Studio

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...

An Ultra-Organized Garden Shed

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 ...

Communicative Decor for Busy Households

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...

Look! Wood Burned Bamboo Rug

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 ...

Repurposed Lighting by Ted Harris at Scout

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...

One Shelving System, Five Ways

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...

Mid Century Pecan Cabinet - $410
Chicago Scavenger

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:...

Guess The Decade: Colorful & Cozy Living Room

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...

10 Ways to Customize a Rental

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 ...

Source for Similar Red Glass Lamp?
Good Questions

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...

Rick Bayless at Home
Time Out Chicago

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...

Using Patchwork in Small Doses

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...

Inspiration: Telluride's Free Box

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...

The Loft Disaster

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...

Before & After: A Simplifed and Modernized Bedroom

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...

Color Close-up: Mint Green

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......

Newly Reupholstered Vintage Sofa - $650
Chicago Scavenger

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:...

The Weekend Guide: Sales and Events
Chicago 8.13.09

THIS WEEK • Sprout Home • Leslie Hindman • Cambium • City Farm at Goose Island • @Work Design • Jayson Home & Garden • The Golden Triangle • Elmhurst Art Muse...

A Glamorous 408 Square Foot Home in Missouri
Metropolitan Home

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...

Using Pin-Ups to Pattern Your Workspace

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...

Ideas to Make New Apartment Feel Less Dark & Heavy?
Good Questions

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...

Harmony Haus Custom Painting

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...

Color Inspiration: Hi Hotel by Matali Crasset

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......

Bedside Vignette by Faro Studio

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......

Flickr Find: Rustic Retro Landing Strip

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. ...

Design Dare: Adding a Mirrored Wall?

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...

Wall-Mounted Bookshelves in Real-Life Spaces

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...

Eames Hang it All by Herman Miller - $100
Chicago Scavenger

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:...

Sneak Peek: New Rugs by Amy Butler for Chandra

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......

7 Ways to Repurpose an Ice Bucket

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...

Low Dresser to Fit in Awkward Space?
Good Questions

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...

Agent Gallery Chicago

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...

Bedroom Inspiration from le 33 in Paris

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...

Housewarming Gift Tips and Ideas

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. ...

Excellent Simpsons Mosaic Table Makeover

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...

5 Things That Are Always on Sale in August

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...

10 Historic American Writers' Homes

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...

Vintage 60s High Fidelity Stereo Cabinet - $35
Chicago Scavenger

In Glenview, a vintage 60s Zenith High Fidelity Stereo cabinet is available for $35. Jump below for links to this and more good finds......

Hot or Not: Oversized Frame as Headboard

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...

Denenge's Magical Maison
House Tour

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...

Moving In Inspiration: 5 Ideas for Setting Up the Kitchen

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...

Free Trade: Swap Your Stuff and Save

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...

How to Modernize this Panelled Room?
Good Questions

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...

In the Interim: Useful Ideas After a Move

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...

Roundup: Hallway Storage Options

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...

5 Table Centerpieces That Aren't Cut Flowers

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...

Quick Tip: Decorate With Necessities

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...

Flat Screens on Wallpaper

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...

5 Set-Ups for Entertaining at Home

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...

Vintage 70s Conversation Group - $265
Chicago Scavenger

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:...

Tips & Tricks: For Renters, Small Studios & Dorm Rooms
Chicago Hot Posts

Click to view these Chicago Hot Posts in bold belowSmall Space Gallery: Don't Hide Your Bed, Style It! Roundup: 20 Tips, Tricks & Solutions For Renters Holy, Amazing Outdoor Patio Transformation! Hous...

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