With Sarah Palin's rumoured appearance on Saturday Night Live tonight, it seems that Halloween's playful "trick or treat" spirit is already in the air, a welcome respite from the nail biting caused by...
Name: Rachel Pitts
Location: Footscray, Melbourne, Australia
Size: 82 square meters [882 square feet]
Years lived in: 3 years
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Rachel and Leigh’s home has a really open, genuine...
handprintinconcrete is going to get into cleaning and organizing the den!How are you all doing on Week One? You sure look busy over on the flickr pool! Looks like you're taking stock of the kind of w...
If you need another reason to keep your home clean and do your chores, how about prolonging your life?......
We were at the 3rd Annual Domino Bazaar last evening in Culver City (more on Monday) and we saw this tube of beadboard wallpaper by Wall Doctor from Graham & Brown. We've always loved the cozy and cl...
Earlier today we brought you five easy tips to bring comfort into your home, inspired by the latest issue of House Beautiful magazine. Well, we want to know what you consider to be your favorite room...
Photo of a Tivoli on a mantle, from Laure's house tour of her former constantly changing apartment.
Back in college, I took a course in film music and one of the most interesting assignments was to c...
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Name: Jenn
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Type of Home: House
What inspired you to use color? I recently moved from Chicago and wanted color. Chicago is a very hi s...
Well, despite the heat, it is Fall and that means time to plant in Southern California. Whether you have a tiny balcony, a porch or a concrete patio, you can still plant a lot in containers. Even veg...
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Name: Jenn
Location: San Diego, CA
Type of Home: Townhouse
What inspired you to use color? I’m incredibly inspired by color, as it truly adds personality a...
We definitely are on a table kick lately and have one more idea for you. We mentioned Abby's post on alternative nightstand ideas in our DIY post today and wanted to highlight another resourceful way ...
When one of the trends in decor Modern Farm, animals can't be too far behind. Here are a few pieces (some of which we've blogged before) that would add a touch of irony and whimsy to a Modern Farm in...
Here's your chance to receive some Apartment Therapy directly from Maxwell himself! This Saturday at 2:30, Maxwell will be appearing to lead a Master Class at Domino Bazaar in Culver City titled, HOW ...
We had about thirty minutes to kill while waiting for our friend the other day in Santa Monica and decided to pop inside the Fairview Branch Library on Oceanfront. We ended up going to the restroom w...
The latest issue of House Beautiful is dedicated to the "secrets of comfort". We've all been in homes where we immediately felt comfortable upon entering. We've also been in houses that felt cold, st...
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Name: Ana Cristina Távora Pinho
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Type of Home: Apartment
What inspired you to use color? What inspires me to use color is gi...
Yesterday we rounded up some round side table options and it inspired us to show you how we made our own bedside tables. Last year when we were looking for simple mirrored bedside tables, we couldn't ...
Been eating at the coffee table in front of the TV? We admit it, we do it every once in awhile. But if you're doing it because of a lack of a dining table and chairs, here's a dining room set that ca...
Escaping to Vegas is fairly doable when you live in Southern California. Even if you aren't into casinos and strippers there's still a lot to do in the desert city. One of those things is shopping. ...
We loved Grace's suggestion to check Flickr before ordering furniture to get a full picture of what it's like. We've got to admit that we're a little old school when ordering larger pieces (we've had...
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Name: Julie and Mark
Location: Keller, TX
Type of Home: Two Story Home
What inspired you to use color? There's a peppy little song by O-Zone that says "I saw...
We first spotted Zachary Sosne's studio on HGTV's site as inspiration for living small. Really small. He and his fiancee (plus two pugs) live in a 16x18 ft space that includes an eating area, a queen...
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Name: Phil Strong
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Type of Home: Two Story Home
What inspired you to use color? Colors from the local farmers market where you can...
Saving water is now an everyday part of life in Australia, from councils giving out free water saving shower heads, to restrictions on washing cars. We’ve seen signs in café toilets before remindin...
BethZ's post earlier today, which rounded up ...
The painted portrait has been a staple of traditional interior design for many years. Once prominently displayed over fireplace mantles or in grand dining rooms, they fell from their important status...
We're going to tread VERY carefully with this particular post, judging from the sheer amount of uh...disgruntled emails that we--OK, I--received after this post. Despite our opinion of the books (rank...
Item: "Sense of Style: Colour + Space" by Shannon Fricke
Retail Price: NA
Description: Australian decor writer, interiors stylist and television personality, Shannon Fricke was nice enough to send us ...
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Name: Karen
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? The desert sun - it's brutal and blinding and leaves giant color halos ...
Looking for a place in Venice to buy some eco-friendly paint, or a source for sustainable, high quality furniture in Pasadena? Searching for a simple, luxurious soy candle (that will burn for 50 hour...
As an animal lover, I'm sort of repulsed by the notion of having a rug displaying a cartoonish representation of roadkill, but admittedly interested in such a polarizing and in your face piece that se...
We love the look of a classic round side table. In fact, thanks to your great suggestions, we are considering getting one for the space next to our couch. There's something about the curved perimeter ...
In this room, white slipcovers covering a great basic couch and chairs are the starting point for a completely different look.We've been talking a lot about pops of colour. We love the idea of changi...
You've just moved into your new apartment and realized one small problem--no linen closet. It's unfortunate but it doesn't have to be devastating. We've rounded up ways to maximize your towel storag...
Remember those gorgeous vintage doors from that bold and colorful Austin house tour earlier this month? Discovery Architectural Antiques, in Gonzales, Texas is where designer Misty Adair discovered h...
[Matt's considering CB2's Odyssey table but wants your opinion on other tables too!]
AT reader, Matt, is in the market for an affordable dining table to accompany a dedicated dining space in his new a...
If antique roll top desks just aren't your thing, and you'd rather buy vintage any day of the week; then check out this mid-century Danish modern teak bar / desk. Pull up a chair, and it's a desk. St...
DIY projects that take forever to complete can get you down, sometimes you just need a quick fix project to lift your decorating spirits. This easy string hanging system is quick to install and cheap....
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Name: Graham & David
Location: West Hollywood, CA
Type of Home: Apartment
What inspired you to use color? I love the power that color has to control the mood...
Earlier in the week, we rounded up some of the main trends happening in home decor and we just spotted a one to add to that trends list. It involves what we would normally think of as an 80's palette...
She's cute, she travels, she cooks and now she's got a lifestyle show......
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Name: Paige
Location: Gainesville, TX
Type of Home: Downtown warehouse loft
What inspired you to use color? I'm an artist (painter) and handbag designer, so ...
We saw this idea yesterday when looking online for a alternative way to hang artwork--they're called picture nail covers. Check out how to use these beauties plus other options for hanging your artwo...
We were shocked and stunned when we calculated this today. By getting more sleep we will save $63,524 on our homes mortgage and have it paid off 5 years and 8 months sooner. Are you potentially losing...
When times are tough -- whether it's because you're young and underpaid, there's an economic downturn, you're making a life change, saving for something special or you've been laid off -- pampering yo...
While only loosely related to home decor, we couldn't pass up the opportunity of showing you these hilarious presidential-carved pumpkins! With Halloween very nearly here and pumpkin carving season u...
It's getting chilly, and I was hoping to score a deal on an outdoor dining set.. Any ideas where to look? I've done some online searching (Target, Home Depot, Overstock, etc.) but wondered if there ...
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Name: Thrifty Girl
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? A pillow sham inspired my use of color. Cool Tones....I chose ...
Art & Design Events...October is Fall Colors Contest and The Fall Cure at Apartment Therapy
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As we mentioned yesterday, this week, the first week of the Fall Cure, we're encouraging our Curees to buy flowers to decorate their homes. While a vase on a table, a nightstand or in the entryway is...
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Name: eternityloop
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Type of Home: 2 bedroom apartment
What inspired you to use color? I draw my inspirations from everything around ...
Lofts can be hard to negotiate with: with no walls creating definite areas, it becomes a bit harder to make the space seem cohesive yet multi-functional. One easy solution is to stick with neutrals a...
Yesterday, Rebecca suggested some pieces of brightly coloured furniture that can act as accessories in your home. We've been noticing a lot of this look lately. Bringing in one large piece is one op...
A lot of life seems to happen in the kitchen. From cooking meals together as a family to relaxing, hanging out with friends around the table at a dinner party to reading the paper on Sunday, this room...
Amandainthecorner has a simple stylish dining room going on already!
Welcome everyone to the Southwest Fall Home Cure! We're at the beginning, we're excited, we're daunted, we're starting something th...
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When Kim wrote to us last year looking for help and ideas for her living room, our loyal readers chimed in and helped her create a living room she could be happy in. A year later, Kim's room i...
We’ve been hearing about all sorts of ways to “green” our homes for awhile now. Some methods are simple and affordable, but other green ways can be pricey. If you don’t plan on living in your...
We love the colors of Fall - the leaves changing colors, gorgeous sunsets and the new crop of colorful shoes and boots that hit the sales floor. Unfortunately, our own very small closet-for-two is pac...
Feeling curvy? S'ok, winter's coming around the corner and we all need extra insulation. Speaking of curves, check out this vintage vanity by Paul Frankl: love the exaggerated full-length mirror and ...
We really enjoy the Australian content over at Desire To Inspire– especially Jo’s local real estate stalking. The other day she drew our attention to the above bathroom vanity and we’re been thi...
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Name: Dave & Melanie
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Type of Home: Single Family Craftsman
What inspired you to use color? As we are both architects, it was very t...
What makes this room appealing is the balance of prospect and refuge. Huh? Definition after the jump!Quick! Name 5 must haves in your dream home. If you said separate bedrooms for everyone, a spa ...
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Name: Lori
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Type of Home: 1-bedroom apartment
What inspired you to use color? Looking for an escape from the dull & drab life of a m...
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I've been admiring the all-white kitchen makeovers on AT, and I'm wondering if all-white is all right for mine. My cabinet doors are beveled and so I'm concerned that painting them white may m...
We were flipping through an issue of Domino Magazine yesterday and spied an interesting use of a door--it was transformed into a "moveable wall" on which artwork was hung. We almost missed it because...
We are still surprised, even as a resident, by some of the amazing older buildings tucked away in our city. Melbourne’s signature style is mixing the old with the new: innovative modern architecture...
Flipping through the latest Domino, we noticed a service we'd never heard of before and it came straight from Kelly Wearstler's mouth, so you know we were listening. It's called The Franklin Report a...
Congratulations to AT reader, ashxnm, who was chosen randomly from amongst 652 entries for our Target Red Hot Shop Giveaway Package. She'll be enjoying a colourful assortment of decor goodies that inc...
This week's Week One for the AT Fall Curees and purchasing flowers for the home is one of the first lessons they'll learn, an AT credo. We buy flowers for our home because they add beauty and life, t...
There are many elements to consider when deciding to furnish and outfit your home. From furniture, to materials to even what each room’s use will be, there’s one thing you can’t afford to not t...
"I guess it looks as if you're reorganizing your records. What is this though? Chronological?" "No...Autobiographical." - John Cusack, from High Fidelity based on the book by Nick Hornby
In the past, ...
Friday we got a chance to stop by the new LA showrooom for Artecnica, a European American design company that seeks to "elevate the purpose and value of everyday objects by using design to enchant, in...
Over on NY, Keehnan spotlit plaid, a big trend in fashion that's trickling down into the home (check out Kristin's tongue-in-cheek look at how plaid can work when it's done with a sense of humour). M...
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Name: RachelRachel
Location: Solana Beach, CA
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? Starting with neutral taupe walls and the white trim as my ...
In college, our desk was actually four vintage milk crates with an unfinished door as a tabletop perched on top. It offered makeshift storage for our fledgling record collection and old term papers, a...
As a part of hunkering down for Fall we like to give our home a deep clean. This way we feel comfortable and at ease settling into the colder months. This normally means the sweeping, mopping, (mayb...
[HD Buttercup's buffet in Crackle Orange can be the color focal point in your space.]
A lot of people use accessories to infuse pops of color into rooms and keep the main furniture pieces more neutral...
We were mistakenly forwarded these pictures via a friend's Facebook. It's a beautiful living room, yes, but what we were really excited about was up near the ceiling......
We've been seeing tons of color this month for Apartment Therapy's Fall Colors Contest. We love how using bold colors can highlight any aspect of a room, almost working as a frame for your furniture....
Austin exterior design is a heady mix of funky succulents, geometric shapes and modern details. With the Fall weather making Austin residents spend the better part of their days outdoors, we wanted t...
AT reader, Brian, recently was given a free piano by friends who didn't use it anymore. While he is excited about the the function of the piano, he's not so excited about the brown color and would lo...
This vintage chrome chair looks like a bit like a cross between Platner (the thin wire lining the back) and van der Rohe (the curve of the seat to the base). Add a nice brown suede cushion, and you'v...
Scenario: you’ve just moved in, everything is everywhere and all you want is to feel at home already. For us, that means among other things, having our books out and accessible. We didn’t have a ...
Say you've got a kitchen/dining room combination in your apartment, and you want to incorporate color without overwhelming the small space. Based on Adrienne's survey on Bright Pops of Colors last we...
We've seen our share of chalkboard walls here on Apartment Therapy but this is the first time we've seen an office that screams to us "recreate for yourself at home." We love the dark wall contrastin...
When we were small our next door neighbour had the most beautiful blanket box for all of her teddy bears and dolls. We were so jealous of it and have longed for one for ever since. So when we saw how ...
I've been spending the last few hours on the phone with my mom and friends who all live in my childhood neighborhood of Northridge and Porter Ranch. Homes are being directly threatened by fire and emb...
We've certainly seen some bold colors and patterns on houses in the past here on Apartment Therapy, but we were pretty shocked when we saw this home's paint design......
Recognize this couch? Yep, it's from Urban Outfitters. Awhile back, we were contemplating ordering this sofa for our living room, and when we were flipping through SnapshotRadio's Flickr of her home (...
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Name: Sarah and Matt
Location: Austin, TX
Type of Home: Mid-Century Ranch
What inspired you to use color? After renting for many years, we were so excited to...
This kitchen combines some of our favorite styles: all-white interior, shelf lighting, sleek cabinet faces, subtle hardware, organized drawers, and open shelves. This kitchen, designed by Anna Irinar...
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Name: Chris & Kendra
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Type of Home: Live/Work Loft Townhome
What inspired you to use color? We want our home to reflect our love of ar...
Our friend recently bought a nice shaggy rug for her main living room but wasn't sure if the rug should go flush against the wall or sit in the middle of the floor? This inspired us to do some researc...
On Saturday we attended our friend's wedding at the Hotel Figueroa in Downtown, Los Angeles. We had stopped by "The Fig" as locals call it, years ago for drinks and remembered it having quite the Cas...
Whether you have a house with modern architecture or one with more traditional appearances, if you are looking for modern and contemporary furnishings to outfit your interiors, there’s one place to...
We recently posted about using your camera to help declutter your space. Why not try this ideas with picking a color palette? Digital pictures give a clear documentation of what you are shooting and d...
If you want the look of high-end Italian modern furnishings without the usual price tag, check out this grey sofa that is similar to the B&B "Charles" style. It's about 90" wide and covered in a stai...
We have a soft spot for a good chandelier. While we can really only squeeze 1 in the house that we’re currently living in, for our next house we hope to have many more. Yellow Goat Design have recen...
Between the nerve wracking tragedy known as the stock market and the mud slinging fisticuffs happening in the political realm, we're here to offer you some solace with our week's top ten best posts. T...
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