For many people, the kitchen truly is the heart of the home, so dealing with one that is dark, cramped and awkward can make enjoying the home a difficult proposition. After ten years in that situation, Massacheussetts-based designer Linda Merrill decided to take the plunge and makeover her tiny kitchen on a shoestrong budget. Though the makeover costs do not include the appliances, this remarkable project highlights the impact a little creativity and elbow grease can have on any dreary space.
It's the end of dream escapes month on Apartment Therapy and we wanted to go out with a bang. Obviously there are thousands of beautiful hotels scattered all over the world, some very popular, some most of us will never find &mdash but let's celebrate the ones we know we love.
This Eames DCM Chair needs a little bit of TLC, there is some minor chipping of the black finish on the back of the chair, but it is priced accordingly at just $120.
Name: Pam, Kristi, the pups Tysie & Sydni, and their cats Cleo, Harley, & Carmel
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Size: 1200 square feet
Years lived in: 6
You might remember Kristi and Pam's deck and garden from last year. They were nice enough to share it with us during last years' Great Outdoors month. This year, they've welcomed us back by sharing their charming home with us.
Q: I'm having my great-grandmother's rocker (larger photo below) reupholstered and am not sure what color and fabric will look best. It's quite sturdy, and I'd like to lighten its appearance a bit without using something that is going to show every stain. I'd also like something softer/cozier than leather, and I'm staying away from busy patterns because of the diamond tufting. Any thoughts on what might look nice?
Who doesn't like going on holiday? But let's face it, life (and lack of finances), often get in the way of us vacationing nearly as much as we'd like. Fortunately, sometimes a simple print or photograph can remind us of the joy of our last vacation or make us feel a little closer to the next excursion. Here's a sampling of Etsy finds worth considering.
I recently read an article about a troubling reality: vacation doesn't actually make us happier. It's an interesting concept, because maybe we just feel happier while we're on vacation, but immediately digress back to our original unhappiness the minute we step foot in our homes. Maybe there's something we can do to help deal with those crap-I'm-home-now blues.
Available from a seller in Reston, this Crate & Barrel Fulton desk and two matching bookcases are being sold for $450 each or $1200 for the whole shebang.
THIS WEEK
• Gus* Modern Summer Sale
• DesignDC 2010: Insight & Innovation
• DWR Bathroom Clearance Sale
• Home Anthology's Anniversary Sale
• Ikat Pillow Sale @ Sheherazade
• Bobby Berk Home Sale
• Room & Board Summer Clearance
• Garnet Hill Summer Clearance
• BoConcept Semi-Annual Sale
• Léron Sale
• Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Sale
• DWR Outdoor Clearance Sale
details & 8 more below the jump…
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Hallways and entryways can so often be dark and uninviting that we love to find examples that highlight the possibilities of the space. The hallway above with its warm neutral paint and collection of mismatched frames creates exactly the kind of welcoming atmosphere that helps make a house a home. Though Violet is lucky to have such wide and light-filled space, she obviously worked hard to make the most of it.
Currently being sold at Restoration Hardware for $2000, this lovely deep brown sofa is a good price for a piece purchased in 2008. Pick it up for just $675.
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