Lauren’s 400-square-foot apartment was classic New York real estate: a sliver of space in an old brick building, with little light and even less charm. But in just three weeks, she gave it a clean and natural makeover, putting every inch of space to use with clever storage solutions.
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Though we've shared the casino carpet gallery in the past, photographer Chris Maluszynski ups the ante with his Las Vegas Carpets series. According to Wired Maluszynski spent "four years roaming Sin City’s kaleidoscopic corridors with his camera" and the psychedelic patterns he collected capture the bizarre awe of Vegas.
Originally purchased for over $1800, this Williams Sonoma wing back chair upholstered in black and white herringbone is a real steal at just $400.
THIS WEEK
• Shelving Sale @ The Container Store
• Crate & Barrel Upholstery Sale
• Sony Pictures Prop Department Online Auction
• Viva Terra Furniture Sale
• Cuddledown Pillow Sale
• California Design Biennial @ PMCA
• Organized Home Sale @ The Container Store
• Floral Design Classes @ Floral Art
• Charles P. Rogers Bed Sale
COMING SOON
• Bauer Pottery Showroom Sale
• Classes @ Common Thread Studio
• Fleeting Immersion
• Silver Lake Art Craft & Vintage
• AIA Los Angeles 2010 Fall Home Tour Series
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Name: Patricia Caldwell
Location: Los Feliz — Los Angeles, California
Size: 800 square feet
Years lived in: 2 months
The idea of finding a new space, packing my stuff, and making it all fit somewhere else makes my head spin. But Patricia’s one-bedroom hideaway, nestled in the lovely Los Feliz area of Los Angeles makes me think again about the moving process. Three weeks is all it took Patricia to make an empty shell feel like a home.
With the blazing heat beginning to subside here in LA, it's getting to be the perfect time to plant — Fall. But you don't need to go out and spend a fortune at the nursery to start a container garden on your stoop or windowsill. Jump below on cheap ways to start or add to your garden.
We love seeing collections in our House Tours. They not only tell us a lot about the interests and passions of the people who live there, they also add visual interest to a home as a very personal form of art. Some people were born to collect — they hoard Pez dispensers or old movie posters, ironware or paperweights and they display it proudly. And then there are the rest of us, who shy away from the label. We think we don't collect anything. If you'd like to start a collection (or curate the one we're sure is probably hidden away in your home), here are some ideas on how to do it.
Every once in a while, we come across bathrooms that are open to the rest of the room or simply have no door. When touring the W Hollywood hotel a couple of weeks ago, we noticed that a portion of the guest room bathroom walls consisted of glass. The translucency of the walls allowed anyone in the room a sneak peak into the bathroom.
Appliances are power tools for the kitchen. Appliances can nuke, broil, blend, pressurize, or chill - but not all look good while doing it. Stainless steel and glass are materials that endure, are easier on the environment than their plastic counterparts and let's face it, just look better.
When Kathryn spotted this strawberry huller last week, it got us searching for other unnecessary products and devices. Take a look at some of these designs.
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Well, for design-loving Austin residents, anyway! The annual AIA Homes Tour will be here soon, and we’re super excited not just for the gorgeous homes we will get to poke around in person this year, but also for the element many of them have in common.
This Noguchi replica dining table produced by Modernica appears to be in just about perfect condition and will save you around $200 off of buying a new one. Find all the details for pickup in the first link after the jump.
There are times — when you're sick, nursing a broken heart, in a work crunch — when keeping the house clean is just about the last thing on your mind. But, whether you live alone or have other people who depend on you to keep things running smoothly, keeping your home clean and beautiful is good for your soul. Here are some ways to motivate yourself when you'd rather throw in the towel and add it to that growing pile on the bathroom floor!
Ever had an awkward space or nook in your home that never felt quite right? And then one day, an a-ha moment comes along with all of the answers laid out for you. Initially, Gina of The Daily B was left perplexed on what to do with her home's eyesore — but soon came up with a creative and functional solution.
Q: I'm trying to create a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere for my bathroom and can't seem to get it right. I'm thinking about doing some sort of stencil or mural, etc. by my bathtub - any suggestions? I'm willing to start from scratch and re-do everything!
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