Have You Ever Hired A House Sitter?
We haven't. When we head out of town, our dog goes to friends (or comes along) and we are not really "plant people" so that isn't an issue. I think it feels ok because we live in a multi-unit building...
We haven't. When we head out of town, our dog goes to friends (or comes along) and we are not really "plant people" so that isn't an issue. I think it feels ok because we live in a multi-unit building...
The classic steamer trunk, once used for long voyages by ship, has proven its resilience as companies like Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, and Restoration Hardware continue to adapt the form for new pr...
We just discovered a way to painlessly make a digital catalog of our book collection using our iPhone to scan bar codes, which are usually embedded on the back of a book. To learn how, click below....
Built-ins are a smart approach to storage in an entryway, since they integrate space for coats and shoes into the architecture of a room. Unlike a hodge-podge of hooks, built-ins can streamline and ...
Anne and her graduate student daughter Elizabeth have been working on setting up Elizabeth's small studio apartment in her new city, Chicago. They wrote asking for help from the Apartment Therapy read...
Have you ever fallen in love with a piggy bank? We have. Although there's no sign of swine in this model, it's oh so pretty and holds your keys as well. Even those who claim such things belong i...
This might not be the most glamorous topic ever, but it's entertaining month at Apartment Therapy, and parties create waste (even if you're throwing a green shindig with reusable dishware). Our favo...
We're enjoying our review copy of the new Elle Decor coffee table book titled Style and Substance. Filled with photos from the magazines 20 years of archives, it creates a bit of time capsule - a port...
Watching reruns of 30 Rock last night (while we should have been doing laundry) we cracked up when we heard this quote from the always-hilarious Tina Fey as modern woman Liz Lemon......
So you've tackled your desk, cleared it off, and started fresh. How do you keep it looking as nice and organized as the one shown above? Click below for our tips......
Wall hooks are the hardworking, unassuming staples of bathrooms, entryways, and bedrooms around the world. Why not make them more of a feature by using sculptural, functional ones? We've rounded up ...
As a follow-up to our previous post on things to repurpose as organizers, we're adding a few more ideas to the list of helpful supplies you can find in your pantry or closet......
We envy people with a kitchen window above their sink. It makes doing dishes a lot more enjoyable, and it also provides a natural surface for storage if you want to clear some counter space…...
In our experience, nothing helps organize your wardrobe like a closet system. The standard single rod and shelf that comes with most apartments just doesn't cut it. If you're planning your own close...
We recently came across this book by Peri Wolfman and Charles Gold. It's a wealth of organizational inspiration that we know Apartment Therapy readers will appreciate. The couple's background: Wolfm...
Many people are so overwhelmed by the idea of "decluttering" their homes that they avoid it until it seems impossible. We've been there, and it's not fun. Organizing requires dealing with both physi...
We love how small space ideas can pop up even in large spaces if you're looking for them. This curtained bookcase, for instance, is from a townhouse designed by Barry Dixon......
Time Out's Home Decor issue is out, and in it you'll find numerous ideas that reaffirm some favorite efficient, space-saving features of city living. The closet-turned-office trick of Jason and Mich...
We always forget what a nice, industrial look tin cans have when they're stripped of their labels. Before tossing them into the recycling bin, think about repurposing a few of them for a project......
Swedish site Alvhem does a great job of staging apartments for sale. One of the details we've noticed is the way they use wooden crates for a variety of jobs, from garden planters to bookshelves... ...
Matching containers are a great way to organize—especially stackable versions, which can easily adapt if you need to use them for a different purpose or rearrange them in a new space. The only pro...
Last week, we wrote about decorating with collections of useful things: sewing tools, dry goods, dishes, clothes, and blankets were just a few examples. Today, we're revisiting the idea that functio...
One of the pleasures of decor is setting up displays or vignettes around the house. They can be totally temporary (tied to a certain holiday or time of year or created to celebrate a new "treasure" th...
To include collections in your home, you don't have to be a connoisseur of rare Japanese toys or vintage postcards. You can still be a utilitarian (or even a minimalist!) who keeps a few functional,...
Over at Etsy shop High Street Market, we spotted these charming tackboards that could easily inspire a DIY project. For product info, or ideas for making your own version, click through......