Tag: Hot or Not? | Apartment Therapy

Hot or Not?: Beach Escapes for Your Birds
Washington DC

We're torn between appreciation for the whimsy and fear that these will spring up in yards across America. What do you think- are these festive birdhouses hot or not? ...

Hot or Not?: The English Collection by Welbeck Tiles
Washington DC

Jennyb's recent cutlery post reminded us of these utensil designs on porcelain tiles: the The English Collection by Welbeck Tiles. What do you think of them? Survey below the jump... ...

Hot or Not?: Eco-Graffiti
Washington DC

We've covered graffiti in the home and green house tours, but how do you feel about eco-graffiti? Done by artists, these moss experiments are billed as "a healthy alternative to spray paints." We'r...

Hot or Not?: Wowo Dog Pod
Washington DC

In honor of Pet Design month, we give you the Wowo Dog Pod from Vurv in Canada. According to the website, this is the Eames chair for your best friend. Made of bent plywood with a choice of veneer...

Hot or Not?: Olaf Kitzig Acrylic Recliner
Washington DC

This picture might be our newest favorite escape- the candles, the water, the sunset all make the deck look so inviting. We are less certain though about the acrylic lounger/recliner. Is it comfor...

Hot or Not?: Boatwood Clock from VivaTerra
Washington DC

If you can't escape this August, how about a purchase from overseas? The wood in this clock comes from dismantled Thai fishing boats. Sold by VivaTerra for $69. What do you think? Survey below the...

Hot or Not? Supersoft Sofa by Calligaris
Washington DC

Covered in New Zealand wool and available in a wide array of colors, this Supersoft Sofa by Calligaris is part of a larger collection that includes an armchair and a bed.... ...

Hot or Not?: Cameo Rug from Misstinguett Collections
Washington DC

The Cameo Rug from Misstinguett Collections is bold and funny, and it reminds us of Canadian coins (and English pounds, etc.). The rug only comes in white and bright blue. Would you put it in your...

Hot or Not?: Godfather Chair from Skate Study House
Washington DC

The mission of the Skate Study House is to recreate popular furniture through the eyes of a skateboarder. This Godfather chair and ottoman is made of seven walnut laminated skate decks on a metal f...

Hot or Not?: Map Cabinet by Courtney Skott
Washington DC

We love the sinuous lines of this bent plywood piece by Courtney Skott, but the $4500 price tag did make us reel a bit. This structure is obviously as much a work of art as it is a piece of furnitu...

Hot or Not? Painted Stairwell Mural
Washington DC

We're in Amelia Island, FL for the wedding of two dear friends, and we've been encountering a very different design aesthetic down here. When we happened upon this mural in the entryway of the hous...

Hot or Not? Solitaire by Alexander Lotersztain
Washington DC

Cleaning up our picture files this weekend, we stumbled upon this workstation for one by Alexander Lotersztain. Since it is only a prototype design, we would love to know if our readers think it sh...

Hot or Not? Check-the-Box Tiles by Claude Closky
Washington DC

We make lists for everything. Mostly because we feel immense satisfaction when checking items off of our lists. So these check-the-box tiles by Claude Closky immediately caught our attention. We lo...

Hot or Not?: Egg Soldier Cup from Reiko Kaneko

We love kitschy decor in the kitchen. We also love a good food fight. So we're delighted to share with you the Egg Soldier Cup from Reiko Kaneko. Inspired by the "very British egg soldier breakfast...

Hot or Not?: Growing a Lawn On Your Roof
Washington DC

Would you grow a lawn on your roof? We spent a few fun hours in Iceland and came across this house with grass and flowers growing on its slanted roof! We love having plants in our home, but are no...

Hot or Not? Innermost Bigoli Lamp Shades
Washington DC

Spirals of tubular mesh and wire make up this crazy lamp shade from Innermost. We noticed that it's one of those items that everyone (and we mean everyone!) instinctively reaches out to touch. But ...

Hot or Not?: Blaue Blume Teaset by Tina Tsang
Washington DC

Is your tea hot enough? This teacup from Tina Tsang's Blaue Blune line is sure to liven up even the stodgiest of tea parties. We love the combination of classic cream or white porcelain and naughty...