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DIY Project: Make An Inverted Bookshelf

We were raised in a family who more than love books. Often times when we see diy projects that utilize books in arts and crafts, the structure of the book can be harmed and it can feel a bit, well a...

Wraparound Bookcases, Five Ways

Need lots of storage space? Wraparound bookcases can double your available shelving, and they can also give a room some definition. Wraparounds don't have to be confined to a wall, either. In small...

4 Ways to Use a Secretary from Windsor Smith

click thumbnails for larger pics We have a secretary that was inherited from my grandma. Although we love it, it's been a challenge figuring out how to best fit it into our decor and put it to use on...

At the Mart: Frank Lloyd Wright Furniture by Copeland

Last week, we attended the opening of a new showroom at the Merchandise Mart. We took a peek at the Copeland Furniture showroom featuring their Frank Lloyd Wright collection, along with accessories an...

Dishtowel Storage for the Storage-less Kitchen

Storage envy - we don't even have a place to hang the dish towel! Recently, we set out to find hardware for doing just that in our tiny storage-challenged kitchen. The range handle (or, as we call it,...

New Fall Forecast at Pottery Barn

"New for Fall" but full of Spring life, we think, the Pottery Barn fall furniture line is out. A few favorite picks below (including the Porter desk shown here), but don't forget to check out all of t...

LAX Series by MASH Studios Exclusively at Haus

Chicago's Haus is now the exclusive local carrier of LA-based designs by MASH Studios. Haus recently added the LAX series of furniture to their lineup, including a (fabulous wall-mounted) desk, shelvi...

Dirty Don's Bargain Center

Sometimes while shopping, you want to visit a store strictly to be wowed and amazed. You want to run your hands over plush fabrics and chat with the store owner about the big name designers that they...

Coming Soon to Chicago: BoConcept

We don't know exactly when its doors will open, but we've seen notes in print and online declaring BoConcept is "Coming Soon!" to Chicago (1901 N. Clybourn according to their website). With an old AT...

ForSpaceSake

At first we thought that this store was only online but then we found this beautiful photo of their shop. Located in Winnipeg, ForSpaceSake is helping our Canadian readers keep organized. They ...

Oli

This UK-based webstore may be predominantly dedicated to wearable fashion yet Oli should not be overlooked in terms of decor. As we browsed their Home & Leisure section, one word came to mind: glam...

IQ Matics

Our first introduction to suburban IQ Matics was with these wonderful (and expensive) Iker chairs. Established in 2001 and specializing in the "finest authentic award wining European furniture from ...

Inspiration: Luca Meda's 505 Modular System

We've mentioned our love for organizational grids before. Recently, our love has gravitated towards Luca Meda's 505 Modular System from Italian manufacturer Molteni & C. Available through Orange Sk...

Kitchen Cabinet Bookcases

We've been looking for new bookcases. We haven't found too many freestanding shelves we like, but we do love the repurposed kitchen cabinet shelving we've seen in a couple of AT House Tours. More be...

12 Small Space Wine Racks

AT has featured some great wine rack roundups (here and here), so we thought we'd comb the archives for old and new ideas for the best small space solutions. Click below for wall-mounted racks, DIY ...

Roundup: Wood and White Furniture

One of our favorite color combinations (and one that we've featured on AT before here), wood and white is a classic mid-century mix. Click below for our roundup of furniture that combines wood with ...

Books Lining a Console Table

We found this photo at Content by Conran and really like the way the books are lined up along the back of the console table. We did this along our mantle with all our white paperbacks a while ago......

How To: Create More Storage Space in the Bathroom

In our closet-sized bathroom, almost all our storage is mounted to the wall. Dealing with our own space limitations prompted us to look into ways to improve storage in a small bathroom. Since the ba...

New, Colorful Finds at Cost Plus World Market

In our experience, World Market can be hit-or-miss apart from their standard good deals (like window treatments and baskets). Checking their site this morning, we saw lots of colorful new items that...

Wall-Mounted Bathroom Storage

Bathrooms don't usually have a lot of room for storage furniture, so wall-mounted pieces can save space while providing much-needed storage. Click below for some options. ...

Storage Solutions from Salvage One

We're always on the lookout for well-made pieces that last, which is why we love Salvage One on Hubbard Street. Their ever-changing inventory is salvaged from buildings in Chicago and elsewhere, and...

Best of Modern Dressers: The Other by Ilse Crawford

During bedroom month on AT: Chicago, we are looking at our favorite modern designs for the boudoir...and it doesn't get much more glamorous than these mirrored pieces. We think the chest of drawers i...

Small Space Solution: The Wardrobe

If you're like us and don't have a built-in closet in your bedroom (or almost any room), you've got to think outside the closet. Wardrobes are freestanding closets that you can move when you need to...

Nadeau Imports

Nadeau Imports recently made the switch from selling only to the trade to open to the public...but left their prices at direct wholesale. In operation since 1992, they import wood furniture from In...

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