On the heels of yesterday's no-sew Fabri-Tac pillow cheat, come two equally simple window covering updates, both made with household fabric cast-offs: a top bed sheet and a shower curtain. While I sa...
Recently, while showing some out-of-town visitors around our newish home, I noticed a recurring theme: fabric-tac embellishments. They seem to multiply. When we moved in about a year ago I added the...
We think these stainless steel pendant lights are perfect for over a breakfast bar or dining table, and were shocked to discover their unlikely origin......
Like Leah's nieces who string together fall leaves for her mantle, gathering pinecones and placing them into a serving bowl is one of the easiest ways to bring fall into the home. ...
From Apartment Therapy DC reader Catherine, in her own words: "Hi! You guys always feature lovely DIYs that appear effortlessly perfect, so I wanted to share one that went tragically, but hilarious...
Yesterday marked the first day of autumn, and we're having a hard time saying goodbye to a summer that slipped by all too quickly. To ease the pain we've rounded up some examples of one of our favori...
As someone naturally prone to creative chaos, I truly believe that order is an art form. Well, to take that thought a step further, I thought we'd hit two birds with one stone during arts, crafts, an...
In my opinion, the best part of the granny chic trend is the renewed appreciation for some beautiful antique wares that were once considered only stylish for actual grannies, and even then only on sp...
Judging by the mixed opinions about what constitutes clutter versus a collection, it's clear that pristine, perfectly placed arrangements are not everyone's cup of tea. For those of you who favor a ...
As far as collection suppliers go, nature is a hard merchant to beat especially when it comes to price points and unique wares. Stones have long been one of my favorite natural elements to collect fo...
We have yet to live in a home that did not require a dizzying amount of DIY improvements— that's half the fun, right? The not so fun parts are the constant trips to the hardware and craft store...
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......
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...
Michael from Philadelphia was so inspired by reader Cathinca's use of Pallets as Outdoor Furniture, that he decided to make his own Banquette for his terrace. The results are pretty cool, and super...
Name: Berto, photographer; Mary, writer; and Moe, adorable beagle Location: Norfolk, Virginia Size: 950 square feet >> Enter Berto & Mary's Gallery Despite the perfect weather I'm used to in L...
The March issue of the Baltimore publication, Urbanite, featured a man's wild vision to turn his garage into a sanctuary. "It was either going to be a pool or a secret grotto. I’m maximizing my b...
Name: Marcella de Boom Occupation: Artist Location: Cullinan, South Africa Type: Cob house Size: 970 sq.ft. Years lived in: 9 >> See Marcella's Gallery! Marcella de Boom is no ordinary woman, s...
Name: Chris Location: Philadelphia Size: 1750 sq.ft. Years lived in: 2, Own >> See Chris' Green Home! Chris may wear a size 11 shoe, but you wouldnʼt be able to tell by the size of his carbon foo...
It seems like we get new phone books delivered to our door about as often as the weather changes, which in DC — as you know from the 20 degree to 70 degree jump this past week — is quite...
click thumbnails for larger pics A very good friend of mine happens to be a very talented handy man — there are so many elements in his home that one could take inspiration from. March is Kitch...
We are happy to kick off Kitchens and Bathrooms month with a great project from an ATDC reader. When Matt shared a picture of his DIY pot rack in the DC Flickr group, we knew we had to share it wi...
After a month of DIY Inspiration (including an entire roundup of DIY Headboard Inspiration) there's still more ideas out there! Reader Laura, pointed us in the direction of this Wallpaper Headboard ...
ATDC readers Amy Beth and Alastair recently completed a DIY floor project inspired by a post they saw last May on ATSF: "Hi there. I read your post about the Dwell issue showing the hive pattern ...
Fancy, bold, and interesting pillows can be expensive and hard to come by. Fabulous artwork is something most of us desire but often, can hardly afford. After viewing this AT:SF post featuring art...
ATDC reader Laura needs help disguising an unattractive but necessary fixture: "Hi ATDC. I live in a room that was converted from a garage. You can't tell, except the electric meter is right in the ...
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