Hot or Not? Boys Bathroom with Urinal
We love Betsy Perry’s boys bathroom featured In the recent issue of At Home. With an actual urinal and the word “Boys” laid in contrasting stone on the floor — it so reminds us of a 50...
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Fall Colors 2008 : Now Accepting Contest Submissions
Washington DC! Our Fall Colors Contest Page and Entry Form is up and ready to take submissions for this year's contest. We're looking for readers to share their colorful homes and compete for $5000 ...
Look! DC-Themed Home Decor... in Chicago!
Last week, we featured DC-themed home decor from our house tour of Joe's Art-Deco Loft and Garden. We asked readers to submit their own DC decor projects and received this fantastic project from an...
House Tour: Gabrielle's Foreign Service Chic
Washington DC
Name: Gabrielle
Location: Kalorama, Washington DC
Years lived in: 2, Rented
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When Gabrielle returned to the U.S. after four years abroad, she knew that finding the right apartmen...
Closeup: Photogenic Pets from House Tours
As Pet Design month is almost over, we're featuring the most photogenic pets we've encountered on our recent house tours. We've found that some pets hide out-of-sight, but certain pets are very eage...
Open Thread 2
Washington DC
Welcome to the AT DC Open Thread
(Image: Flickr member tvol licensed under Creative Commons) To All Washington DC Open Threads...
Gustav Laptop Table from IKEA
We have mentioned before our ongoing quest for a small and functional workspace; we continue to draft these posts sitting on the couch with the laptop. We found the Gustav laptop desk on the Ikea w...
Good Questions: Help Me Soundproof My Rental!
AT DC,
I've lived on U Street for years and it seems like every week it gets noisier. There's a restaurant downstairs that has karaoke on weeknights and I can hear the off-key singing even with my...
Bent Plywood Cat Scratcher by ModernCritter
Is your cat as style conscious as you are? Perhaps they feel bored and depressed by ordinary, less-inspired cat scratchers. Previously posted on AT:Chicago earlier this year, ModernCritter has ans...
Closeup: Contemporary Art in a Mid-Century Modern Home
In our recent tour of Amy and Jim's Mid-Century Modern Home, we were impressed by how Amy and Jim incorporated contemporary art in their mid-century modern space. Most of Amy and Jim's furniture is a...
Lucy Accent Chair from Club Furniture
In our quest for more affordable reading chairs, we found this lovely specimen- the Lucy Chair from Club Furniture. Available in 50 fabric colors, the Lucy Chair is sure to work with any decor...
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Sales and Events Calendar: 9.25.08
Washington, DC
[photo from The Washington Design Center's Design House via Washington Spaces. We're not the only ones into canopy beds!]
Sales & Events...
AT Events:
• September is Pets Month
• O...
Good Questions: Good Resources for Murphy Beds?
ATDC reader Reggie needs assistance:
I am about to move into a studio apartment, and am in desperate need of a murphy bed. Do you know of any stores that offer them in the Washington DC metro area? ...
DC Scavenger: Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Table for $55
This Mid-Century Modern kitchen table (shown at left) is only $55 and available for pickup in Capitol Hill. This week we've seen some fantastic vintage and antique furniture pieces on Craisglist. D...
Do Tin Strips Really Keep Deer Out of the Garden?
OK, flipping through the October issue of W magazine we came across an article on Helmut Lang that had a few background photos of his 1790 restored farmhouse in East Hampton. When we read the capti...
Survey: Have You Revisited Your Past Homes?
Last week on our way to photograph a house tour, we stumbled upon the open house for our first DC apartment. We were blown away by the recent renovations to our old home. Have you gone back to see y...
Guide to Green Home Renovations
If you are one of the many people planning to embark on a home renovation and hoping to do it in an environmentally friendly manner, then read on to learn more about tools that may help make your pr...
Dogs by Day (& Nite)
Dogs by Day (& Nite) is a cageless day care and boarding facility open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Located on 14th Street, between R and S Streets, Dogs by Day is convenient for many city dwellers. We'...
HGTV's Designed to Sell Leaving DC?
We dropped into our favorite watering hole last night only to discover it has apparently become HGTV's favorite as well; the same site that Property Virgins used for a yet-to-air episode last night ...
Good Questions: Similar Version of the Christoph Boninger Zelos Desk?
Hi AT DC,
I found this amazing Zelos desk by Christopher Boninger. I love that it's a modern secretary desk that folds up to take very little space. The black leather option has a red leather inter...
Real Simple Organizational Tools: Revisited
Real Simple has been selling their line of sleek and functional stationery & organizational supplies at Target for several years now. Though we posted about them when they first came out, we were a ...
A Green Vacation House in Charlottesville, Virginia
Washington Home & Garden
Washington Home & Garden magazine features the gorgeous green vacation house of photographer Ken Wyner. For the last 20 years, Wyner has specialized in corporate and architectural photography. He d...
Good Questions: Creating the Look of Built-ins for Less?
ATDC reader Brenda is asking for our help:
I want to create the look of built-in bookshelves in white with stock shelves and moulding for a finished look. I need them to be 12" deep (or less), no ...
How To... Get Your Order Deposit Back When the Furniture Store Goes Bankrupt
The Washington Post offers advice on what to do when you have an outstanding order with a furniture company that goes bankrupt. Sadly, many local businesses have filed for bankruptcy this year and ...
Hot or Not? Moment of Truth Scale by Wendy Gold
If you don't like this pattern, you can customize with your own.
Hot or Not? Vote below the jump......
DC Scavenger: Finds from Craigslist and the New AT DC Classifieds
Two Lane Mid-Century Modern End Tables - $225 (SW)
Lots of great finds today from both Craigslist and the brand new Apartment Therapy DC Furniture Classifieds! We're so excited to have our own AT ...
Recycled Maps: Cool US Road Atlas Wall Collage
Ever wondered what to do with an old road atlas? We think we have an idea. This unique wall art greeted us when we walked into Trusty’s in Southeast DC......
Survey: Would You Live in a Group House?
Living with multiple roommates in a group house is something we haven't done since college. The Washington Post has an interesting story on older adults living in group houses in the DC-area. Some ...
DIY Bohemian Art Panel
Here is another fabulous project from ATD reader dcexplorer who last week shared his quick and easy way to cover up ugly apartment light fixtures. Today's project again comes in at under $10 and al...
Chirp Pillow from CB2
The Chirp Pillow from CB2 is a nice way to add color and a non-messy animal to your home. The pillow features a tweety bird doodle on yellow cotton velvet (100% cotton) with brown embroidery. Closeu...
The Posh Pooch
If you are looking for a selection of fine gear and accessories for your furry friend, the Posh Pooch in Bethesda should be on your must-visit list. With selections that range from gourmet treats t...
Good Questions: End Table with Castors?
Dear AT DC,
I'm looking for a table that I can use as an end table and laptop desk. It would be great if it had wheels so that I can easily move it around my place. Any ideas? I love the look of G...
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