Poll any number of Apartment Therapy readers on their dream home and they're likely to mention a house designed by mid century icon like Richard Neutra and furnished in a mid century modern style. Wh...
Name: Kara and Loop
Location: South Pasadena
Size: 600 sq. ft.
On the weekends, when most of Los Angeles is escaping from the heat by taking a dip in the pool, Kara and Loop are scanning local...
We know wallpaper has been a trend for some time, but we thought is was time to feature some new wallpapers and companies that are designing some really innovative papers that have caught our ey...
If you’ve ever had to move to a new city, you know that finding the right place to live can be a challenge. Not just procuring that perfect apartment or house, but also making sure that the neighbo...
Open shelving is a great way to show off your style with home accents and pops of color. We love small shelves in the home for a number of reasons......
Yesterday we rounded up some great storage solutions from Apartment Therapy. Storing things in your home goes hand in hand with another Apartment Therapy fave - organizing. Check out some of our best ...
Name: Peggy Wong of Blue Pool Road
Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Size: 800 square feet
I met Peggy a couple of months ago at a blogger meet up in Venice. She was introduced to me as a for...
Have you ever noticed that there are certain spots you gravitate to in your home and others that never get used? In our house one of the spots where we always end up is the couch nearest the front ...
We've seen the humble embroidery hoop serve as nursery decor before, but never on such a large scale. Lino's parents, David and Lorena, took the concept even further by silkscreening animals onto smal...
With September just around the corner, it's time for a fresh, new start. When we turn over a new leaf, the change usually starts with our office. We love the sturdy, vintage vibe we're gettin...
In large, open spaces like this waiting room, the goal of the space is to make folks comfortable while passing the time. In this example, a bright and bold red rug is used to help anchor the r...
Whenever new people move to a place like Los Angeles and they're looking for apartments, the advice heard 'round town is always: "Pick a neighborhood that's close to your job!" But as we've gotten ol...
We’ve brought you a post about Austin’s Alley Flat Initiative before. Created by the Austin Community Design and Development Center, it’s a program where qualified homeowners can partner with l...
We're fans of any DIY that is simple, has great impact and uses supplies that are easily findable. So when we saw this great modern planter idea filled with easy to grow succulents we were int...
In a home that is one continuous space, it's important to set up separate zones for privacy and comfort. Adding panels are a great way to divide a room (while still keeping the open, airy vibe)...
We've posted it. We'd talked about it. We still feel like we don't have enough. Storage is a constant design issue for people living in homes with a small footprint who don't want to feel cluttered by...
With the kind of lamp habit we've been nursing over here, craigslist is indispensable. It not only helps to feed the addiction but when we're ready to move on we can get it sold on craigslist too. T...
We were talking to a friend the other day who mentioned to us that she'd recently had an old wing chair reupholstered in a Suzani. We've rounded up a few items that can bring this now-classic a...
It's no secret that we here at Ohdeedoh love to celebrate all things alphabetical. These handmade pillows by Hilary Cosgrove are our latest find. Made of upcycled suit jackets in a fabulous assortment...
With Mad Men back on TV, we've been daydreaming of Mid Century Modern interiors. And while this sexy and classic style never strays too far from our brain, it might help to have a pair of thes...
We recognize that there are some instances where wood furniture should stay as is. But in Claire's case, a coat of shiny white paint transforms her spice rack into a beauty......
I'm not entirely sure how we got on this topic; but a few days ago, I asked some of the other editors whether or not they got spooked in their house. Specifically, when I'm washing my face and my eye...
We live about 2 minutes away from the beach and while our home doesn’t lend itself to a typical beach side style, there are a lot of houses around us that do. Most have a mid 90’s flavour but when...
Q - My husband and I just bought a house built in 1960 from the original owner who hasn't changed a thing. We want to stay true to the home's style, but we need to update the kitchen. My husband is a ...
Q: Would you call the police on your noisy neighbor? I've enjoyed prior posts about neighbors and privacy (or lack thereof) but my question involves a very noisy neighbor who insists on having people...
Who doesn't love good-looking, smart, and modern furniture? Combine gorgeous aesthetics with clever design and a sustainable attitude, and you get this local Austin furniture maker......
Last week, Adrienne asked you what your pet decorating peeves were. We read the answers with interest. With our unfailing optimism, we hate rules of any kind and we especially hate to rule anythin...
We were visiting some friends in Las Vegas and went to a wine bar at the top of the M Resort. The elevator lobby was designed with a wall of lemon trees behind a glass wall. When the elevator opened, ...
We've been following Brittni over at paper n stitch for a few weeks now. She serves up daily doses of inspirational finds and in addition, showcases artists that are hand-picked. And when she...
The actual amount of things we need by our desk when we're working is quite minimal. A computer, our cell phone, a notebook and pen are the only real necessities......
My grandmother's thriftiness is the stuff of family legend. While some of the stories seem incredible (like the time she mentioned that she switched her sneakers from one foot to the other to preve...
We weren't sure what we thought of Pamela Bell's laissez-faire attitude toward children, markers and white couches, but this similarly decorated chair might be inching us ever so slightly toward liki...
Summer isn't over yet! And with this great yellow and white chair set you can be lounging outside in style. Jump below for a case study sofa, some great vintage lamps, an industrial settee an...
Enchanting and mesmerizing, Hernan's open hallway is covered meticulously in wallpaper. Hernan left it up to a pro to install this awesome find and we're betting we'd do the same......
If mixing and matching different patterns seems frustrating and difficult to you, take a look at the home of blogger I Veras hus. She lives in Stockholm with her husband and three small boys in a hom...
Being big fans of the idea of community, we're always on the lookout for spaces that promote the idea of people creating together. When we came across the local venue Space 12, we knew we wanted to s...
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• Modernica Bubble Lamp Sale
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• Henry Road Back To School Sale
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I'm halfway through my vacation and a portion of the precious free time has been spent redecorating my home office. That means Emily and I have spent more time than we'd like to admit putting together...
September is rapidly approaching and with it lots of people are heading back to school: some are moving into dorms for the first time and some are moving into their first apartments with roomma...
Like most students, we always loved the back to school shopping trip more than the act of going back to school. However, dorm shopping is an entirely different experience as opposed to just picking o...
Zig zag or chevron patterns have influenced home design products for years. We've been e-collecting imagery and designs online and placing them in an inspiration folder. Check out a few of our ...
A garden is a labor of love, even if it's just a couple of containers on a balcony. It takes time, attention and love. And normally it pays us back 3 fold with beauty, fruit and a sense of ha...
Even though we know the power of the paintbrush, we're still amazed by what it can do. Like this home for example. The after, as well as some suggestions for making your home look better, after the ...
How's this for a fantastic little desk (that doesn't scream "Desk!") for the young 'uns? Perfectly designed for pint-sized work and storage, it can also be used throughout the house after your child o...
Space age in design with a heavy retro feel, the Sputnik hall light would brighten up your home's hallway or foyer. We're digging the brass element of this particular light and love the star bu...
In our younger days, we had a pen pal. Our favorite thing about having a pen pal (besides making a new friend) was receiving mail. To this day, we love having a spot to stash the mail until we...
We've seen some pretty creative DIY solutions for furniture, from combining a guest bed and couch together to a fantastic sectional. So if you're on a budget for a sofa and are handy with power tools...
We find it really interesting to see what interior designers choose to surround themselves with. Everyday coming across beautiful textiles, objects and finishes and so many known options to choose fro...
Q - My husband and I are about to move apartments. You can see from the photos of our new place that the living/dining area has a green wall running down one side. The kitchen in the corner has red/p...
There's a great article on npr.org today talking about the collection of batik fabrics from Indonesia that are on display at the Textile Museum in Washington, D.C. What makes this collection so uniqu...
Sleek and sexy, these Florence Knoll chairs are quite the pair. Covered in reclaimed fabric from Modern Fabrics and reupholstered locally by D&R Upholstery--the result is undeniably eco-conscio...
This week's episode of Design Star had the six remaining contestants designing for two military families. The challenge - designing a multi-purpose small space. This a big topic at Apartment Therapy -...
In our everlasting quest for more and more ways to make a terrarium we ran across a couple of terrariums that really stood out from the crowd either for scale, creativity or just being awesome:...
If you've got room for a dining area in a small space, you've perhaps got room for two chairs. What do you do when you have dinner guests? Bringing out the folding chairs is one idea but most foldin...
We walked into a design showroom yesterday and this window display stopped us in our tracks. Literally. The side of us that wants to support artisans wanted to buy it on the spot. But the diy side of ...
We've always idolized lucite furniture for its ability to mix well with various home decor. Great for small spaces when adding anything extra feels like clutter, this Dorothy Thorpe Lucite side...
We love it when a piece of furniture makes the cut after each move (which is such the case with this particular card catalog coffee table). Maggie tells us that it has been in every house with her fo...
Is Shabby Chic totally going off its meds and getting a makeover? Hard to say for sure, but we'd be pretty curious to see what that would look like. Our hope is that it'll ease into the humorous side ...
There's a new bar, restaurant, and gallery that's opened up on the East Side of Austin, and its uniquely designed interior features inspiring details......
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