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LA Times Home & Garden Roundup 04.25.09
Los Angeles

What is home? Is it just four walls and a roof? Or is it something more? The launch pad for your dreams, the repository for your hopes, your cushion against the world? Yes, yes and yes. Having a ...

House Tour: Greg's Reflection of Taste
Los Angeles

Name: Greg Holcomb Location: Los Angeles Size: 1750 sq ft. Years lived in: 3.5 years >> Enter Slideshow We think if we reviewed all our ATLA house tours, the name "Greg" would end up being the most...

Vote Now!  Small Division #01 vs #11
Small Cool 2009 Showdown!

VOTE NOW! Attention Small Cool Fans! The second round of Match-Ups has begun and will be open for 24 hours. Help us decide who has the most inspiring, small and cool home — Small #01: William ...

Good Questions: Safer Floor Grate Options?
Los Angeles

AT reader Kimberly writes in with a burning question...literally: Our floor furnace grate is directly at the entrance to the hallway in our 1920's craftsman rental.  While summer is coming, we do st...

2 Ideas to Steal from the Everyday Life Objects Shop

Right now is Design Week in Milan and Apartamento Magazine partnered up with Reference Library to open up a guerilla style Everyday Life Objects Shop filled with everyday, well designed objects (and s...

MidCentury Poster, Sonia's DIY Cat Perch, Why It Might Be a Bad Time to Buy and a Chair in a Box
Los Angeles Slinks for DATE

Mid-Century Modern Collection Poster: An illustrated collection of icon mid-century modern furniture, including Eames, Bertoia, Le Corbusier, van der Rohe, Noguchi & many more. DIY Wine Box Cat Perch...

Tech Tour: Marcos' Minimalism and Movies

What to do when you've got a large space but lack windows? How about using a projector against a large wall to create a virtual view "out"? Marcos used his trusty laptop and connected it to a Sony pro...

Roundup: Spring Cleaning Inspiration

The flowers are blooming all over Los Angeles and the weekend is here to do some serious spring cleaning. We are getting ready with a roundup of Apartment Therapy's best spring cleaning ideas and insp...

Inspiration:Chloe's Bathroom Before and After

When it comes right down to it, if you're renting, it's all about putting the least amount of work in for the maximum gain. Then there's the tiny issue of very often not really being able to do anyth...

Off Limits: Your Home's Hidden Zones

Yesterday, we asked how you feel about people making themselves comfortable in your home. While most of the time, we're probably more laid back than most, we do have a few spots that we'd be embarras...

Vote Now!  Teeny-tiny Division #15 vs #18
Small Cool 2009 Showdown!

VOTE NOW! Attention Small Cool Fans! The second round of Match-Ups has begun and will be open for 24 hours. Help us decide who has the most inspiring, small and cool home — Teeny-tiny #15: Kev...

Good Questions: Refinishing a Credenza?
Los Angeles

I recently moved into my first one bedroom apartment and am decorating a recession style budget. I've been dreaming of a mounting my flat screen above a mid-century modern console/credenza, but can't ...

Look! Sköna Hem's Glamorous Studio

We've seen a lot of great small space solutions thanks to all the entries for our annual Small Cool contest; and here's yet another great example that combines the challenge of limited space with grea...

Ten Thousand Villages
Austin

We loved all the comments and responses we got on our post earlier this week, Global Decor Without the Travel, is it Cheating? While opinions definitely varied, a common thread running through the co...

Vote Now!  Small Division #20 vs #18
Small Cool 2009 Showdown!

VOTE NOW! Attention Small Cool Fans! The first round of Match-Ups has begun and will be open for 24 hours. Help us decide who has the most inspiring, small and cool home — Small #20: Chau's Bu...

Hot or Not? Noel Duigan Chairs

Designer Noel Duigan sent us photos of his chair designs and asked us to see what our readers thought of them. Share your opinions in our poll and in our comments of what you like or don't like about ...

Roundup: 8 Things We Love For Outdoor Living

We've been spending a lot of time in the garden and are really looking forward to a summer of entertaining outdoors (if you're like us, entertaining at home was one of your resolutions and, eep, it's ...

Organizing The Junk Drawer

We held a workshop last night on organizing and the question came up, "How do you organize your junk drawer? All of the items that end up in the junk drawer don't seem to fit elsewhere (lacking a cat...

Aimée Wilder Retro Tech Inspired Wallpaper

Aimée Wilder is a New York based designer that has collaborated with Vans on shoe design and Skip Hop for their line of bags and baby bedding. This being unplggd and all, what really caught our eye w...

Love 'Em or Leave 'Em?
Fragrant Candles

We had a funny conversation last weekend with a couple that recently moved in together. Aside from learning the ropes of cohabitation they were also learning some new things about each other. One thin...

How To: Sew an Envelope-Back Pillow

click for more picsNothing cozies up a room like a stylish pillow, but we have to admit we have a tendency to get bored with ours after a while. So we like to sew our own removable pillow covers,...

Inspiration: Mar Vista Self Guided Garden Tour

click for more picsWith the current drought in California, responsible gardening is more important than ever. Even in a small space, switching to drought tolerant plants can go a long way toward...

For the Love of Geraniums

click for more picsAT reader and former house tour participant Kevin Beer sent us this thoughtful ode to his favourite springtime flower with a peek at what's blooming in his own backyard: Who ...

The Weekend Guide: Sales & Events
Los Angeles 04.23.2009

THIS WEEK • Poketo presents: Bang! Bang! Draw! • Sci-Arc All School Exhibition and Opening • SEEing Green 2: Moving Beyond Green • Modwalls Earth Day Tile Discount • Modernic...

Vote Now!  Little Division #48 vs #15
Small Cool 2009 Showdown!

VOTE NOW! Attention Small Cool Fans! The first round of Match-Ups has begun and will be open for 24 hours. Help us decide who has the most inspiring, small and cool home — Little #48: Vinh's H...

Inspiration: Jessilyn's Before and After Office Space

We love office transformations--especially when there's organization involved. Jessilyn's office overhaul is a great example of how to think vertically with a little help from an IKEA piece to organi...

Blogging...Jordan Ferney's Rooftop Dinner Party

Entertaining requires a certain degree of planning--the menu, grocery shopping, decorating, prepping, etc.--but taking the party outside? That's can be even more challenging. (True story: Last weeken...

Look! Murchison-Hume Cleaning Products
Melbourne

What do you get when you cross a woman from LA and a man from Australia? Firstly, you get 2 little boys who piddle all over the bathroom which then inspires the husband and wife team to create Austral...

Vote Now!  International #11 vs #19
Small Cool 2009 Showdown!

VOTE NOW! Attention Small Cool Fans! The first round of Match-Ups has begun and will be open for 24 hours. Help us decide who has the most inspiring, small and cool home — International #11: ...

Good Questions: Raising a Futon?
Los Angeles

Dear Apartment Therapy, I have an older, standard IKEA futon that I use for a bed and it sits very low to the ground. It doesn't provide me with a lot of storage space underneath, which is crucial in ...

Earth Day Guide: Best Eco Friendly Stores in LA

In honor of Earth day we wanted to remind everyone that being green is often very simple and can mean just using what you've got on hand instead of buying something new. But when you have to make a p...

Ingrid's Less Is More

Ingrid uses her polished home to display her crocheted wool blankets and wares. Because her home is well edited, we focus on what's important--simple pieces that speak volumes. We found Ingrid's com...

The 500 Paint Chip Sample Wall

click for more pics Los Angeles filmmaker and actor Scott Prendergast is good at finding a good deal. First he moved into the stylish Los Feliz apartment our good friend Heseon gave up when she m...

Roundup: 9 Ideas For Enjoying Music In Your Home

Like Beth, we recently had a run-in with some records after snagging a bunch of oldies from our parent's home during a visit. We simply love the sound of music in our home and think it's one of the be...

Close-Up: Sait's "New Stuff with Old Products" Home Office

Designer Sait Alanyali's wanted to transform his home office in Turkey within a reasonable budget, and he did so by thoughtfully piecing together his home workspace using various IKEA furnishings, car...

Earth Day House Call: 737 Conserve House in Venice

click for more picsIn honor of Earth Day we wanted to highlight a house in our own neighborhood that was just completed last month. The 737 Conserve house was built with the goal of creating a h...

Good Quotes: The Dangers of Housework
Los Angeles

Housework can kill you if done right. -Erma Bombeck [Image from 10 Ways To Make Vacuuming Fun (or least Fun-er)] ...

Vote Now!  Teeny-tiny Division #07 vs #10
Small Cool 2009 Showdown!

VOTE NOW! Attention Small Cool Fans! The first round of Match-Ups has begun and will be open for 24 hours. Help us decide who has the most inspiring, small and cool home — Teeny-tiny #07: Bria...

Inspiration: Maya's Barnyard Bathroom

We check in with Maya at Maya*Made from time to time and last week, she promised her readers a tour of her mom's bathroom at the barn. A heavily dominated white backdrop that plays up some amazing na...

Guess Who Lives In This Colonial Casa?

All morning, we've been flipping through archives of celebrity homes, hoping to find one that wasn't too "styled" and had some interesting decor ideas. After awhile, all the houses we looked at start...

Survey: Global Decor Without the Travel, is it Cheating?
Austin

Covering the gorgeous store Ethnic Loft earlier this week reminded us of the dream we used to have of spending years traveling the world collecting rare and exotic decor for our home. Luckily for us ...

Vote Now!  Little Division #30 vs #21
Small Cool 2009 Showdown!

VOTE NOW! Attention Small Cool Fans! The first round of Match-Ups has begun and will be open for 24 hours. Help us decide who has the most inspiring, small and cool home — Little #30: Patrick'...

Good Questions Update: A Cushy Question Answered!
Los Angeles

We love followups from our readers, so we were pleased to see this email update from Lisa who ended up taking the AT community's advice and tackling a DIY challenge to some lovely results: Hi, I post...

Look! The Two Story Camping Car

click for more picsMarrying our love for small space living with our obsession with camping is the Two Story Camping Car brought to you by small space enthusiasts--the Japanese! Check out this c...

Amy's Great Ideas For Guests

It's often a simple expression that makes guests feel welcome when visiting from out of town. Amy of On Bradstreet understands that concept and adds some thoughtful touches to make visitors feel at h...

DIY Project: Foldaway and Flip-Up Home Editing Suite

Tony Fasciano is a documentary filmmaker who works on two laptops and a desktop in his home editing office. The set-up makes it possible for Tony to multitask, "I can play music through one laptop, ch...

Appreciating Your Home

We spent all of yesterday in a jury assembly room in downtown Los Angeles. White walls, venetian hanging blinds, gray carpet, maroon chairs and posters taped to the wall. While we respect and appreci...

Look: Sandra's Little Balcony Nook

When we ran across these pictures of Sandra's thrifted balcony we got jealous. Not only have we been meaning to spend some quiet morning time outside before the heat becomes unreasonable (as a side n...

Scavenger: Breakup Freebies, Erotic Art, and the Usual Selection of Furnishing Finds
Los Angeles Craigslist

click for Scavenger Finds belowWe've got our usual selection of Craigslist finds below, including some low cost designer brand furnishings and some vintage items. But we also wanted to note some ...

From House to Home: 5 Elements That Take Your Place To The Next Step

There are some homes that feel like a warm embrace or an old friend, familiar and welcoming. We look around and wonder, trying to distill the secret and use it in our own home. Hmmm, maybe it's the ...

Vote Now!  Tiny Division #07 vs #22
Small Cool 2009 Showdown!

VOTE NOW! Attention Small Cool Fans! The first round of Match-Ups has begun and will be open for 24 hours. Help us decide who has the most inspiring, small and cool home — Tiny #07: Alex & Cor...

Inspiration: Incorporating An Ironing Board Into Your Home's Decor

We were first attracted to this image for the beautiful blue fabric board resting on the wall. Not until we read the caption under Jocelyn's photo did we realize she uses this board for more than jus...

Musical Outdoors: A Playlist of Outdoor Spaces

Now that the temperatures are rising and it's warm enough to venture outside, it's time to dedicate a few songs to some outdoor spaces that we find particularly inspiring. Plus, we simply can't resis...

Inspiration: Sydney Beach House Renovation
Sydney

What was once a families simple weatherboard holiday home by the beach, became a breathtaking space after a loving renovation. By knocking out 3 of the bedrooms inside, owner Pamela Makin created one ...

Look! The Small Space Movie Lover's Library and Bedroom

Although Anthony over at Unplggd went goo-goo-ga-ga over Johan's admirable list of home theater components, it's really the huge and beautifully displayed 1200 DVD collection display composed of IKEA ...

Look! Small Camouflaged Balcony

Oftentimes the killer on a small balcony is waiting for the plants to grow in to make the small space feel cozy and lush. Take a cheap shortcut and pick up some supplies at the local army surplus sto...

Roundup: How To Cool Off Tips
...Without The AC

While last week we were hoping for warmer weather here in LA, it seems we've gotten our prayers answered in spades--ninety-six degrees today (which happens to be a record breaker)! While we're sweati...

Unplggd Tech Tour: Judith's 101 Sq. Ft. Lux Pod System Upgrade

Some of you may remember Judith's 101 sq. ft. studio apartment from last year's Small Space Contest. The London apartment has been recently upgraded with an array of tech and decor goodies, including ...

Setting The (Home) Bar
Entertaining and Cocktailing At Home

Entertaining in your home is a great way to take advantage of the warmer weather and longer sunny hours. We were visiting with friends and noticed their acrylic bar that was set up and ready to go for...

Help Us Give 1% To The Planet: Vote For Your Favorite!

We're almost there! Apartment Therapy is giving away 1% of our 2008 profits to the nonprofit of your choice. You've given us your recommendations, and we've rounded up your Top 4 and added in 2 top ch...

Russel Wright American Modern Line Reissued

Russel Wright is best known for his colorful American Modern dinnerware -- the most widely sold American ceramic dinnerware in history -- manufactured between 1939 and 1959. The simple, durable style...

Frame Art Inspiration, Prefab Ice Cream Sandwiches and More
Los Angeles Slinks for 04.20.2009

Summer has made a guest appearance this spring afternoon with LA temps nearing 100 degrees. So how painfully enticing it is to read about prefab-shaped ice cream sandwiches with names like "Frank Behr...

Pets On The Furniture In Your House?

Some friends allows their pets on the furniture, some are constantly shooing them off (which we're always a tad amused by; it seems like so much work to keep them off the furniture and isn't have the ...

Vote Now!  Small Division #02 vs #08
Small Cool 2009 Showdown!

VOTE NOW! Attention Small Cool Fans! The first round of Match-Ups has begun and will be open for 24 hours. Help us decide who has the most inspiring, small and cool home — Small #02: Lane's St...

Look!: Dawn's Photo Display and Storage

It's rare that we have the occasion to thumb through photographs because they're already stored on our computer. We spotted this idea of Dawn's photo display and storage idea while simultaneously rec...

5 Budget-Friendly Ideas for the Outdoors

Over the weekend, we invited some friends over for an easy barbecue and some intense ping pong playing*. With four high energy dogs, two inquisitive babies, and more than enough beer and rosé to hos...

Ethnic Loft
Austin

There's absolutely nothing like the feeling of stumbling upon a gorgeous and affordable store you never knew existed on a lovely Saturday afternoon. This weekend we had the pleasure of discovering ou...

Wall Bike Rack, Tiny Craft Studio, Pallet Furniture and Tempaper Makeover
Los Angeles Hot Posts for 4.19.09

Click to view these Los Angeles Hot Posts in bold below — and don't miss Small Cool 2009 • Flickr Find: Ryan's Bike Rack Wall • House Tour: Scott's Redfern Renovation • Inspirat...