Apartment Therapy Tagged: Washington DC

How To...Make an Artwork Slipcase

Whether you own a costly Picasso or a framed crayon drawing that your child made (possibly of greater value still), you probably will need to either safely store or transport your artwork at least o...

Adhesive Rug: Floor Sticker by Les Invasions Ephémères
Washington DC

We’ve blogged about wall decals before and taking this market just a bit further is Les Invasions Ephémères. Designers Sofia Antonovich and Miss Miza have added floor stickers to their impressive ...

Good Questions: How Can I Update IKEA Granas Chairs?
Washington DC

Smileydq wrote in to ask for advice on updating Ikea chairs: I bought Ikea's Granas table and chairs on Craigslist for a song a couple of years ago and still love the lines of it. I like the color o...

Argyle Knit Shams and Throws from Pottery Barn
Washington DC

Argyle has been trendy in fashion the last few seasons, but now the favored 80's pattern is making its way to main stream bedding. We've seen the occasional argyle pillow before on AT, but not from...

Look! Bookcase Bar
Washington DC

We inherited this bookcase from an elderly neighbor, but were uncertain how to use it in our house. After all, our enormous book collection lives on white Billy bookcases, hardly a match for this p...

Gorgeous Canopy Beds
Washington DC

We've mentioned how much we love canopy beds and so were thrilled to find Alkemie's post on "The Romance of Canopy Beds." We're not sure where the photos come from, but they are stunning. More sho...

Art Deco Accessories at Legendary Beast
Washington DC

Thanks to our recent house tour of Joe's amazing condo and garden, we've been on the lookout for art deco home decor. In Legendary Beast (on U Street), hidden among all the eclectic jewelry, we foun...

Good Questions: Should I Re-Upholster This Couch?
Washington DC

Hello AT DC, My mother is giving me part of the 3-part sectional that is now in her family room. It's all the fugly couch you can get. It's rusty orange chenille-like fabric with burns from an iron,...

Sales Alert: Adams Morgan Day Festival
Washington DC

The 30th Annual Adams Morgan Day Festival takes place this Sunday, September 14th. The festival is always lots of fun, and we especially enjoy strolling through the street of art vendors (on Belmont...

MoMA Rnd_Time Clock
Washington DC

Made in Italy of 2.5" square nylon blocks, the Rnd_Time Clock offers infinite possibilities for creative buyers. The blocks can be mounted individually in any pattern, and the clock itself runs off...

Survey: What's Your Kitchen Countertop Preference?
The Washington Post, 9.10.08

The Washington Post summarizes the costs and benefits of different kitchen countertop materials in a handy chart. Do you prefer marble, granite or another material for your kitchen countertop? Vot...

Fall Home Decor Trends
The Washington Post, 9.11.08

The Washington Post forecasts a whole slew of trends for fall including bright yellow paint, like Benjamin Moore's St. Elmo's Fire shown above. The Post also predicts that nailhead trimmed furnitur...

Look: Great Remodeled Kitchen in Petworth
Washington DC

Our friend Dan over at Prince of Petworth has done it again. He posted a wonderful local kitchen remodel. It looks fantastic, wait until you see the before picture........

Inspiration: IKEA Cat Tree in the Living Room
Washington DC

Here's a solution to help keep your cats active and happy even in a small space. IkeaHacker Barna created this cat climbing tree from Ikea's Stolmen line, and his four cats have never been happier....

Hot or Not? Linea Creativity Shower Panels from Colacril
Washington DC

Liven up your shower with these modern designs from Colacril, an Italian company with a sense of humor. We think these shower panels are fun. What do you think? Survey and more designs below the ...

Flickr Finds: Storage Drawers Under the Stairs
Washington DC

We love this sweeping staircase even without its hidden storage, but the bank of drawers elevates these stairs to a masterpiece......

Tips: Building a Cat Tunnel in Your Home
Washington DC

In our recent house tour of Adam's Cat-Haven Condo, we showed the custom-built cat tunnel Adam made for his cats Jonas and Ezekiel. Adam is a neat-freak and wanted to keep the litter box out of sig...

Event Alert: DC Architecture Week
Washington DC

DC Architecture Week starts this Friday September 12. Events include workshops on how to select and work with architects, a day-long student design competition and architect-led tours of historic l...

Look: Shutter-Style Door
Washington DC

We came across this fabulous storm door on our walk the other night. It reminds us of the shutter doors on the shotgun houses in New Orleans... ...

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? ...

Catnip Jackson Pollock Fish
Washington DC

Add some art to your home in an unexpected place: cat toys! The Catnip Jackson Pollock Fish, manufactured by Ducky World Products, is stuffed with "the best catnip in the world." The catnip is pre...

TerraCycle Urban Art Flower Pot
Washington DC

We've blogged about TerraCycle before and know that the worm poop fertilizer is popular for gardeners on AT. We recently discovered Terracycle's Urban Art Flower Pots and are thrilled that even we g...

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... ...

Interview: Rose's Sustainable Gardening Tips
Washington DC

Rose has become a local expert in green living, as explained in the recent house tour of her lovely solar home. Her garden has so many plants, flowers and trees that it almost hides her house! Bel...

House Tour: Adam's Cat-Haven Condo
Washington DC

Name: Adam Location: Dupont Circle, Washington, DC Size: 625 sq ft cond Years lived in: 7 years, owned Residence Type: condo building designed by architect Harry Wardman in 1916 >> Enter Slideshow ...

apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

Posts tagged “Washington DC”