Name: Kevin Byrne and Dop Troutman
Location: Chicago (Uptown)
Size: 884 square feet (1 bedroom loft in former department store; built in 1915 converted in 2003)
Years lived in: 1
Kevin shared his f...
Cleaning is one of the cheapest ways to improve your home, and one of the most beneficial. If you've been thinking about doing some weekend cleaning, click below to pick a project that will really s...
This color combination is inspired by the leaves that have already started to turn in some parts of the country. As we get ready for the seasonal change, we're looking at rooms that take their ...
We love the look of classic pieces with fun, homey touches. Nashel, Chused and Benjamin's apartment is a great example of place that looks chic while still being warm and inviting and the playroom in ...
Q: I am currently on the hunt for a Pottery Barn-esqe slipcover sofa without such a high price tag (under $1200 preferably). The tricky part is that ideally it would be a over 90" long (I am blessed w...
Since May '03, Freecycle has been helping consumers purchase and throw away less, by encouraging an active community of exchanging and recycling goods. Listed as either "offered" or "wanted," the conc...
This is by far the most modernist comic book we've ever seen. Written and beautifully illustrated by David Mazzucchelli, Asterios Polyp is the story of an architect who escapes to the Midwest after ...
When my sister took me to her favorite hole-in-the-wall for Mexican food recently, the tostadas were excellent. That, I expected. What I didn't expect was that the seating would woo me, too......
We know it can be hard to see all the fabulous Craigslist finds in other states and think to yourself, "Wish I lived there!" This morning we're taking another look at Craigslist areas that are...
The weather through most of the Midwest should be a bit cooler with a little rain, which makes it a perfect weekend for bargains! Shopping when it's a little wet out deters other scavengers an...
Right now, it's gray outside our window, so we thought we'd look indoors for some color. Yellow is one of our favorite hues for a kitchen or a sunroom. The trick is to......
You are only saving about $60 including tax by purchasing this hanging lamp from its seller on Craigslist, but it is claimed to be brand new so it should be worth the trouble. Jump below for l...
Plants are one of the most multi-purpose things we can bring into our homes. They improve our air quality, bring color and life to a space, and sometimes even provide us with food or flowers. T...
This look is the flipside of the trend towards dark floors and white walls. It's a way to create unexpected contrast in a space, and the pairing of richly colored walls with a fluffy white rug ...
Since our son was born our perception of time has never been worse so we've added a few more clocks around the house to help us out. Decoylab has recently added some cute bamboo animal clocks to their...
Q: I'm hoping you wonderful people can help me with my irksome roommate problem. I was in a hurry to find a place to live, so I stupidly rushed into a year lease with a roommate I found on Craigslist....
With a new season of Project Runway underway (hooray!), we're reminded of some serious overlap between the fashions we wear and the designs we use at home. A small corner in the fashion/decor m...
I opened my eyes / And looked up at the rain / And it dripped in my head / And flowed into my brain. These lines from Shel Silverstein pretty accurately capture the way we've been feeling here in Ch...
I recently spotted this orchard ladder at a local garage sale for $50. It was something like 13' high and wasn't very sturdy, but its shape was very appealing. Thus started the search for other...
Although we jokingly say this under-bed storage locker is ideal for taking on the walking undead (it can hold 32 rifles and 70 handguns, plus ammo), it would outlast even the hottest house fire...
Since 1983, Jan Kotowicz has been defining Milwaukee neighborhoods in print, one after another. Her work is done with a little art deco inspiration and paired with the history of each neighbo...
Yesterday we looked at rooms that skip the coffee table completely; today we're taking a different approach. The living rooms above use floor cushions and low-profile seating to transform the c...
Up for grabs today is a super modern take on the four poster bed from CB2. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Maybe it's the gorgeous glow of a chandelier or the sense of occasion that a beautifully set table brings to a dinner party. Whatever the draw, we love looking at high-drama dining rooms for in...
Name: Christopher Abair
Location: Chicago, Illinois
I bought my small studio condo 5 years ago as an attempted pied-a-terre apartment, assuming I'd be able to upgrade to a one-bedroom after a ...
Q: These chairs were in my boyfriend's Dad's basement. There are two of them, in this matching yellow almost boucle upholstery. He said that they were in his grandparents house and were probably fro...
In this great interview with Thomas Moser, we learn about the furniture maker's design philosophy and production details, the differences between his main influences (Shaker) versus his son David's in...
When we posted a little while ago about rooms that break the rules of traditional furniture arrangement, we got a lot of responses in the comments from people who don't own a coffee table. As a...
A friend in Des Moines recently shared with me his enviable commute to work. He bikes daily, and often chooses this scenic route over a more direct path:...
Atlanta based artist Mark Wentzel has used Eames Lounge Chairs and their ottomans to create quite a stir and visual statement. Although we can appreciate his artistic representation of his societal ...
There's something to be said about adding a little curb appeal to your home. The hard part is, when budgets are tight, you're usually budgeting most your funds for inside purchases and upgrades. Th...
When two people live together in an apartment, a double desk is one way to maximize your home office. Rather than have two separate work areas, which would eat up more space, a double desk cons...
Although the designer is not known on this retro daybed, it is terribly handsome and functions as three pieces of furniture in one. Bed, couch, and side tables are all wrapped together in one ...
More good work from Chicago's Studio Gang Architects, whose office and community center have inspired us before. ArchDaily takes a look at one of their residential projects, an airy apartment c...
Still searching for a good way to spend your Labor Day weekend, or your last remaining vacation days, before summer ends? If you read this site, your idea of a great vacation might mean going to a f...
Q: My husband and I are in the process of acquiring this large brick fireplace (and it's home) that looks very late '70's. I think it makes the little family room seem dark, but I'm uncertain about th...
You may remember artist Krista Peel from her apartment featured on Small Space Big Style. In addition to her creative use of living and work space, we learned of Krista's miniature roomboxes, t...
If you're trying to set the table on a budget, our best advice is to keep it simple. Take a classic approach with white plates, basic glassware, and wooden serving bowls. It looks great, and wo...
We love a simple interior mixed with a natural element, like this live edge headboard from Urban Hardwoods. Don't have the space or the budget for such large furnishings? Here are four small li...
We're all for recycling and repurposing, especially when the results are as fabulous as this. See what each of the above items is made from (a few even surprised us), after the jump! ...
Along the same lines as the Cash For Clunkers program, the government will be sending out stimulus rebates on all Energy Star home appliances purchased from mid October to late November. Good news, ...
We've been seeing ads everywhere for the new Melrose Place on CWTV. Following last year's debut of the new 90210, it seems like remaking 1990s teen dramas is all the rage right now. We thought ...
Handmade from African Mahogany by the current owner's father, this boomerang coffee table has a great story and fabulous style. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Name: Sarah, Steve, and Otto (our greyhound)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Size: 2-bedroom rental, 1,000 sf (more or less)
Lived in: 4 months
As we come to the end of a month dedicated to “setting ...
With the exception of those blessed with a surplus of closet space, storage is an issue for most people, especially if you live in a small apartment. We love spotting unexpected solutions to th...
Natural wood is a great backdrop for jewel tones, which play up its richness and warmth. Lately, we've fallen in love with the look of bold reds, used as an accent against more subdued blonde a...
We really like the short legs of these vintage desks from India. Kids can sit on the floor comfortably to use them, or you can also use them on a bed or couch.
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Q: I was hoping that some shopping savvy readers could help me find my dream bed. I *love* the Colette bed from C&B (shown here) but it is out of my price range and too big for my full sized mattress....
Of Karim Rashid's many loved designs, the Oh chair has withstood significant popularity over the years. At dining tables, desks, and in bedrooms and hallways, this chair (and its many colors) f...
Sad news for lovers of interior design monographs and rare architecture books. Chicago's premier architectural bookstore, Prairie Avenue Bookshop, will be closing this month. On the upside, the stor...
Oklahoma architect Bruce Goff, who was most prolific in the mid 20th century, created homes with unmistakable exteriors and interiors. A few of the latter are collected here:...
One of the common problems many of our readers have is the love/hate relationship with ceiling fans. Even if you have ceilings high enough for them, they aren't always at the top of the attrac...
Although we've offered a few tips and tricks for our college aged readers, many of us have long left dorm life. The idea of a "designer dorm room" can seem crazy when all we needed was a few p...
The end of summer always reminds me of sleepaway camp. As a kid, I left home every August for one or two weeks to live in a cabin with a bunch of other kids, go hiking in the woods, and sit aro...
Up for grabs in Chicago today, this "designer sample" Louis Poulsen 4/3 copper pendant. A little pricier than your standard light fixture, but truly a showpiece worthy of a prominent place in ...
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