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House Bricks Made of Cow Poop

EcoFaeBrick found a way to use waste matter to build homes in Indonesian regions where cow dung is abundant (and constantly being produced!). Using cow dung for bricks avoids the environmental damage...

Scavenger: 8 Piece Dining Room Set - $250
Washington DC

click thumbnails for larger pics This 8-piece dining room set includes a dining table, 6 chairs, a serving cart, and a buffet/breakfront. Get it for $250 in Silver Spring, Maryland.Apartment Th...

Springtime Bedding from an Unexpected Source

While clearing out a large pile of junk mail, we came upon a catalog with an unexpected selection of springtime bedding. Though not all of the selections made us swoon (brown and white zebra beddin...

Scavenger: Room & Board Contemporary Sofa - $200

click thumbnails for larger pics A great week for couches on Craigslist DC. This red Room & Board contemporary sofa is selling for $200. We found two more nice looking sofas on Craigslist ...

The Weekend Guide: Sales & Events
Washington DC 5.1.09

THIS WEEK • Embassy Open Houses • Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore • DC Design House • Daniel Donnelly Sale • Vessel Sale • Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Sale • Balti...

Washington DC Open Thread
May 2009

May is Spring Cleaning Month on Apartment Therapy Join the Open Thread with Questions, Answers and Conversation for Washington DC and the Mid-Atlantic Region...

Redesigners Turn Temporary Housing Shelters into Homes
The Washington Post

Today the Washington Post features the inspiring, creative work of local volunteers in Falls Church, Virginia, who call themselves "redesigners." These volunteer designers, members of Interior Redes...

Decorators' Show House: Tudor Revival
Baltimore

The Baltimore Symphony Associates present their 33rd Annual Decorators' Show House fundraiser, featuring the work of Maryland's top interior designers. The house picked for the event is the "Arden H...

House Tour: Nikki & Christo's Urban Farm House
Johannesburg, South Africa

Name: Christo & Nikki Roos Location: Craighall Park, Johannesburg, South Africa Type: Farm House In the City Size: 7,600 square feet Years lived in: 1 >> See Nikki & Christo's Gallery! When ...

Tiny Paris Apartment for 4 + Dog
Cote Maison

We're amazed that a family of four and their dog live in this tiny, all-white apartment. Located in the Marais district of Paris, the space measures 40 meters squared, or about 431 square feet. How d...

Good Questions: Dealing with Laundry Facilities in the Kitchen?

Apartment Therapy DC reader Megan needs advice on coping with laundry facilities in the kitchen:"My husband and I are currently looking for a house to rent in the Tri-City area of North Carolina. A...

Closeup: Artwork With a Connection To Its Home

Artwork in a home often has an incredibly interesting story. When Amy purchased her Mount Pleasant house, she found 28 paintings buried in dirt in the basement. About 5 or 6 were damaged beyond repa...

Vote Now! International Division #12 vs #18
Small Cool 2009 Showdown!

VOTE NOW! Attention Small Cool Fans! The second round of International Match-Ups has begun and will be open for 24 hours. Help us decide who has the most inspiring, small and cool home — Inter...

George Nakashima and Knoll: The Making of an Object
The Design Center at Philadelphia University

The Straight Back Chair designed by George Nakashima is one of the top iconic chairs in design history. It's a great throw back to a decade when design was starting to take the forefront. I'm extre...

Scavenger: Tiki Bar - $99
Washington DC

Entertain friends this summer with this Tiki Bar, which is selling for $99 in Arlington, Virginia. Click below to see 20 more Craigslist finds, including a barrister bookcase ($210), an antique rollt...

Before & After: Christine's Dresser Makeover

Before When Apartment Therapy DC reader Christine decided to get rid of her IKEA dressers in March, she found a buyer before she found a replacement. After scouring Craigslist, she found the perfect...

Vote Now! Tiny Division #42 vs #19
Small Cool 2009 Showdown!

VOTE NOW! Attention Small Cool Fans! We're getting close to the finals — the third round of Match-Ups has begun and will be open for 24 hours. Help us decide who has the most inspiring, small ...

Roundup: Unique Bud Vases

Nature is hard to improve upon, but when it comes to displaying spring's smallest treasures, we love a good bud vase. Here's a few of our favorite picks that look equally fresh displayed individuall...

New: National Geographic Home Collection

click thumbnails for larger pics National Geographic Home showed off it's new line of furniture and furnishings at the High Point International Home Furnishings Market last Saturday — and ...

Embassy Open House on May 2nd

Living in DC, we often forget the amazing resources offered by the city's international community. Over 175 countries have embassies here. This Saturday, May 2nd is your chance to tour 30 of them f...

Good Questions: Reupholstering a Family Heirloom?

ATDC reader Jordan needs advice remaking a family heirloom: Hello. I am about to move into a new apartment in Charlottesville, Virginia, and I need help! I was recently given a chair that is a family...

Vote Now! International Division #10 vs #24
Small Cool 2009 Showdown!

VOTE NOW! Attention Small Cool Fans! The first round of Match-Ups has ended and the winners of those battles have moved on to the second round! New Match-Ups and will be open for 24 hours. Help us d...

Magnifying Glass Decor

Mid-century modern's stronghold may reign over the design world for years to come, but there is always room for some good old fashioned nostalgic decor. Magnifying glasses are a favorite of late. Gro...

Look! Decorative Window Bars in Philadelphia

click thumbnails for larger pics Sometimes we fall in love with a home that needs a little extra security, and instead of depleting the beauty of our homes with jail-like window bars, some home ...

Human Furniture Photographs by David Blazquez

A little eye and brain candy to fuel your Monday morning: David Blazquez's photographs present humans as furniture. The photographs "explore[s] the concept of objects, nudity and the self-portrait." ...

Flickr Finds: Mosaic Tile Backsplash in Baltimore

Photo from Baltimore Rowhouse's photostream We love these mosaic tiles and magnetic knife rack uploaded to Flickr by one of our favorite Baltimore bloggers, Corey. The green glass tiles add a bright...

Squirrel Pests, Yellow & Grouping Pictures
Washington DC Hot Posts for 4.26.09

Click to view these DC Hot Posts in bold below — and don't miss Small Cool 2009 • Squirrel and Neighbor Dilemma • Sunny Yellows Abound at the 2009 DC Design House • A Chester Cou...