It seems like a neutral color scheme should be easy to pull off - no messing with colors getting too loud or brassy. But, anyone who has tried to do a room with just a handful of neutrals knows t...
Bored with reusable bags? These new thought-provoking designs by TBWA/Vancouver certainly shake things up. The bags feature images and statements that contradict with eco-friendly practices. The i...
You're lazily paging through House Beautiful when you spot the wallpaper of your dreams. Heart racing, you flip to the sources page; your eyes scan the columns excitedly, and finally you spot it&mdas...
Inspired by the rumor that CB2 is heading to DC, we hopped online to check out the merchandise. We were delighted by the clean lines and bold colors of many of their products, and have picked ...
This 1970's yellow sofa has a metal frame and is very sturdy. The sofa has no rips or stains and is selling for $200 in Ashburn, Virginia.
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Name: Scott
Occupation: interior designer, design blogger
Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington DC
Building: late Victorian house
Size: about 450 square feet
Lived in: rented for 3 months
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DC native Tashica Morgan is on Season 4 of HGTV's Design Star (which starts this Sunday) and the DC media can't get enough of her. She grew up in Southeast DC living in relatives’ houses, hom...
Yes, it's that time of year again when Baltimore is all a buzz. Whether you live in Charm City or not, it shouldn't matter; this weekend is the ideal time for a visit. Heralded as "America's larges...
We recently visited a friend's summer home on the Eastern Shore boasting an incredible dormitory-style sleeping porch that slept nearly twenty (!) people. Ever since, I've been amassing decor in...
Three Pottery Barn cushy lounge chairs in pale green with storage bases are selling for $500 or best offer on U Street. The price includes three storage bases, two armless chairs, and one corne...
Q - "We have a nice row house in Mt Pleasant that has a great wall of windows in the rear facing our newly redone deck. The problem is we have no idea how/what kind of window coverings would work f...
We've shown you the garden and grounds of the Danish Ambassador's residence in DC — My Great Outdoors: The Danish Ambassador's Garden Paradise. Now we're showing you the stunning interior...
When we think of traditional style, thoughts of heavy drapes and untouchable furnishings often come to mind. However, the work of designer David H. Mitchell's shows how classic design can dwell ...
We all love reading the random and amazing Craigslist Missed Connections of our city; whether you're doing it for entertainment, or to see if someone may have written something about you. Whenever ...
This Tiger maple vanity, stool, and mirror frame (no glass) is selling for $90 in Alexandria, Virginia. More great deals below the jump, including a 1954 Lane corner table ($25) and an old chur...
We stumbled on this pivoting wall online and love this unexpected use of an ordinary kitchen sink. Best of all, we see some DIY possibilities using reclaimed sinks......
Check out this hot new armoire — with three options for carved front designs and an interior outfitted for use for clothes storage or a desk, it's a great looking package...
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The Nemours Mansion in Wilmington, Delaware was inspired by Versailles and has the largest formal French garden in North America. Originally built in 1910 by Alfred I. du Pont for his second w...
Every city with a history has surely seen a host of changes during the waves of economic and social shifts over the last quarter century, and DC is no exception. A comment on my post yesterday made ...
For those of you that have coveted DwellStudio's Chinoiserie Pearl bedding, but maybe couldn't put up enough coins to own one, (or didn't fancy the Target lines), we have good news for you: the...
This OFFI Mag Table retails for $199 but is selling for $80 in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of DC. The table holds magazines and can be used as a side table or night stand.
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Apartment Therapy DC reader Abigail needs help refinishing a free chair:
"I got this chair for free and it could do with some TLC. I plan to sand and restain it with a water-based stain, but I am w...
A healthy rivalry exists between DC, Virginia, and Maryland residents over which state is best to live in. We admit that some of us here at Apartment Therapy strongly prefer the District, though the...
If you've lived in DC long enough, you've surely been AMAZED at the transformation of the Meridian Hill/Malcom X Park area of Columbia Heights. Even a few years ago it was better known for its crime...
It's summer time and anyone who lives in a city knows these concrete jungles can get sweltering, and the in-town hotels are usually packed. One of the many, many amazing things about living in...
This beautiful Danish modern bedroom set from the 1960's consists of a chest of drawers, dresser with a mirror, and a nightstand. All three pieces are selling for $500 in the Ballston neighborh...
Though we love the way outdoor furniture helps us expand our living space in the warmer months, the snow and ice we get here in DC makes some kind of storage essential during the off season. For th...
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