We love a good Hot or Not here on AT — the thrill of casting a vote, the anticipation when waiting for the tally, and the satisfaction or surprise that comes from viewing the results, all in just a few seconds. So we thought the perfect way to round out the year would be to create the ultimate Hottest and Nottest survey of 2008. There's been a lot of great Hot posts this year including DIY lamps, simplistic stairs and color-in wallpaper. There has also been quite a few awesome Nots, the crowning jewel of which involving a certain Vice Presidential candidate's decor and over 800 votes! Follow the jump to cast your vote for the Hottest Hot and the Nottest Not of 2008...
These were the Hot or Not posts that racked up the most "Hot" votes this year.
These were the posts with the most "Not" votes this year.
Posts shown above are in bold.
The Hottest:
- Hot or Not? Tea Time Tableware by Jorine Oosterhoff
- Hot or Not? Illusion Side Table
- Hot or Not? The Papasan Chair Reconsidered
- Hot or Not? Pixel Fabric from Kvadrat
- Hot or Not? Jon Burgerman's 'Colour In Wallpaper'
- Hot or Not?: Pebble Rug from 2Form Design
- Hot or Not?: Ghost Chair Collection by Drift
- Hot or Not?: Stairs by Jordivayreda Projectteam
- Hot or Not?: DIY Lamp from an Old Washing Machine Barrel
- Hot or Not? Frangipani Light Chain
- Hot or Not? Hug Chair for Two
- Hot or Not?: Growing a Lawn On Your Roof
- Hot or Not? Chalkboard Wall Art from 2004
- Hot or Not: 'Rainbow' Side-Stacking Chairs
- Hot or Not? Monster Skin Chair by Joshua Longo
- Hot or Not? The Thin Edge Bed by George Nelson
The Nottest:
- Hot or Not? $382,000 Doghouse
- Hot or Not? Oooms Road Kill Carpet
- Hot or Not? "Perspective Chair" By Pharrell Williams
- Hot or Not? The Smock Chair
- Hot or Not: Splash Lounge Chair
- Hot or Not? Foetus Space Economising Bed
- Hot or Not? Sarah Palin's Alaskan Office Decor
- Hot or Not?: Pile of Books Nightstand by Josefin Hellström-Olsson
- Hot or Not?: Verona Dresser by Love Anna James
- Hot or Not?: POANG Chair in Cowhide
- Hot or Not? Ravioli Chair
- Hot or Not? Painted Stairwell Mural
- Hot or Not? Tree Jewelry for the Garden
- Hot or Not: Inflatable Furniture by Blofield
- Hot or Not? Soft Hercules Stool by FAT
- Hot or Not? WOM, the Egg-like Lounge from Lapaka
Veronica & Keith's Handmade Chic 
The World's Ugliest Condo: The Big Bathroom Reveal 
Good Food to Share 
The Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces 
Apartment Therapy Presents 
The Eight-Step Home Cure 
Hunslet Dinner Plate
A Beginner's Guide to Superb Stir-Fry: Quick, Healthy Meals from a Wok
Homesteaders' Cocktail Recipe: Lovage Simple Syrup
Comments (18)
Those Jordivayreda Projectteam stairs are hot except for the fact that they are totally dangerous. I'd hate to have to run down them in case of a fire, stumble up them late at night after a couple of drinks, or watch my 3 year old nephew or 75 year old mother slide right on off. Sorry to be a buzz kill, but as a new landlord, I don't think they meet many safety or universal design standards...
As for the Palin decor: Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things.
I love the Jordivayreda stairs too. As for Palin's decor, just no. No.
Whatever anyone thinks of Caribou Barbie aside, that Verona Dresser is just.... oof.
I know it is not to everyone's taste, but I actually love the Verona Dresser!
...Wow. I didn't think it was actually possible to think less of Palin. (I missed that post the first time around!) Quite aside from the cruelty of using dead animals as decor, everything in that room is hidiously tacky!
Maybe it's because I'm a native Westerner but I don't even understand why Palin's office is on this list. She's not going for the AT aesthetic and the office is more interesting than all but a handful of political offices I've been in. And they wouldn't be going for the AT aesthetic either.
Let it go, guys.
bear rug on the floor is understandable, if it's in a castle from another age, but in an energy state's top office? haha and on the sofa! heheh
nice stairs, better if clear tempered glass
I don't see the appeal of the stairs, but i love pharrell's chair. go figure.
How are those stairs structural? I would hate to carry furniture up them.
I'm with thebunnie on this. Let it go.
The truth is beautiful.'Tis a good thing to expose Palin for all that she is. Good job including her decor.
I think not of all 8 above.
I think the stairs are the most dangerous thing I've ever seen that tried to pass itself off as fashionable decor. I suppose the designer would use blade side up knives as a bannister?
Good lord, move on people. Palin is not the Anti-Christ and she's old news anyway. Move on.
As much as I despise Sarah Palin - Our own Teddy Roosevelt did keep many of his hunting trophy's hung in the White House...
...but I agree w/ Seasonably - That dresser is no better than high school bathroom graffiti, disguised as "Art".
I've got to get this off my chest:
To say something is "simplistic" is not a compliment. One definition of simplistic is "simple minded." Other definitions don't stray far from that idea.
And while I'm at it:
its -- a possessive, like "his" (which has no apostrophe), hers (ditto)
it's -- a contraction of the words "it is." The apostrophe takes the place of the space between the words and the "i."
Please make an effort to use these words correctly. Print decorating magazines don't make these mistakes, nor should this web-based one. In other ways, this website is vital, engaging and innovative.
Now Class, say Thank You to Ms. Carol.
Thanks, Carol! Seriously! As a writer and editor, I feel your pain.