Those of us who blog for Apartment Therapy often find ourselves on the receiving end of the question "How do you come up with stuff to write about every day?" Our inspiration comes from our readers,...
Name: Alysia Cotter
Location: Silver Lake, California
Size: 900 square feet
Years lived in: 1 year
How many of us can decorate a whole apartment without buying anything new? That's exactly what Alysi...
Name: Aluminium Cottage
Location: Yamanashi, Japan
Size: 614 square feet
Saw this prefab cottage designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito over at Blue Ant Studio and was struck by both the form...
Q: I just recently moved into a new condo and it has an open studio feel to it. Few things make it unique, such that there is no interior closet and you have to enter the bathroom via the bedroom. A...
For us, decorating and arranging furniture in a small space can be challenging but also very rewarding. Take for instance, the entryway. It's the one spot where guests are welcomed and get a "first ...
We've been talking this week about small space solutions and rethinking the use of space. On Monday, we posted tips to handle small space cabin fever and one of the ideas was to rearrange your floor p...
Last year we posted a preview of Austin's annual East Austin Studio Tour (E.A.S.T.) that takes the city's best art offerings and condenses them all into one weekend of amazing creativity and fun. Thi...
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These bright orange barstools will definitely add a dash of color to your room. ...
Last week, we hauled our pint-sized fridge onto the front porch to defrost the freezer. The process wasn't going as quickly as we would have liked so we helped it along by chiseling away at th...
Let's say that a friend asked you if you could pop over his apartment and feed his cats while he's on holiday. The first two days are fine, but on the third day you notice that one of the cats has go...
Laure posted about the virtues of embracing your inner slob, and many of you chimed in with your experiences of not always being able to keep a perfect house. While some might be embarrassed about ce...
A few of you have asked how I choose my Wednesday Top Tours. I use our Google Analytics tool to tell me exactly how many page views each tour was responsible for and give you only the top pageview win...
As a graphic designer by trade and education, we fell smitten with designer Andrew Byrom's inventive reuse of the window blind as a system to create typographic forms. "Venetian" was an explora...
We're big fans of having our pets around at a party. Additionally, our guests know they're always welcome to bring their dog along for the eventful eve. That being said, one step of our party preppi...
We shared Joe and Kristin's Craftsman house tour with you yesterday and wanted to point out how the couple handled an oddly placed window in their bedroom. Since the only bare wall in the room was too...
Those of us who inhabit compact spaces usually have desperate moments when we would do just about anything (donate teeth, cut off a toe, wear a tutu, etc.) to have an extra room. The thought of one m...
The other day we were at a diner with a half-dozen friends and the busboy came to clear our table-full of plates. Our attention wandered away from the conversation as we focused on the way he stacked...
Completely refinished and in excellent condition, this black lacquer and copper inlay top coffee table is a great piece of vintage furniture....
During a party, we like to mingle, socialize, drink and eat (sometimes all at once). But throughout the evening, we might need to set a drink down to shake a hand or stop eating in order to in...
When AT reader Erika moved into her new apartment along with two other roommates; the three of them weren't sure how long they'd stay. But after deciding to sign on for another two years, they decide...
While there are a lot of different elements that go into throwing a good party, we're always on the lookout for those special little touches that take entertaining to the next level. Our new favourit...
Name: Joe DiSanto & Kristin McCasey
Location: West Adams, California
Size: 1,700 square feet
Years lived in: 5.5 years
Creative couple, Joe and Kristin, bought their house in April 2004. Located ...
Name: The Courtyard House
Location: Westwood, California
Size: 2,800 square feet
Perhaps some of you remember architect Tom Robertson's Horn House (aka the Courtyard House) from the CABoom arc...
Q: I am renting and this is my bathroom. Help! I am allowed to do pretty much anything aside from ripping up the tile counter top. I definitely want to paint the wood base cabinets and paint the walls...
In just one month this past Summer, Laurel was anticipating at least ten birthdays that required presents. With 3 kids and a busy social calendar, she set out to create an easy (and minimal) DIY gift...
We don't know about you guys, but we're of the school that you get your holiday shopping and DIY-ing done early so that there's time to enjoy the holidays and not be panicked about presents. T...
Besides the standard, "We go around and everyone says something they're thankful for," do you have any special Thanksgiving traditions in your family? Here's one fun idea...
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Stripes on their own are bound to make any room the center of attention but we've always liked to pair this pattern with something extra....
"It makes me really comfortable to be a caretaker," says this celebrity about her hosting duties, "When I'm domestic, I feel empowered." This actress' 5,500 square foot Spanish-style home is put to g...
Name: Patrick Y. Wong
Location: Austin, Texas (Galindo Neighborhood)
Size: 1,600 square feet
If the photos for this House Call seem particularly good, it's because the owner is a professional ...
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Q: I am looking for an opinion regarding wall color for my apartment. I have chosen and love the Agave Blue wall color I chose for my living room. When you walk into my apartment, the layout allows fo...
We've never been lucky enough to have had a coat closet. When we do entertain guests, coats and purses usually go straight on our bed. But recently, we got a new duvet cover and didn't want it to be...
We mentioned yesterday that we've been living in small spaces for a long time and we've learned how to rethink the use of rooms in our home. Just because a room has a name like "kitchen" doesn't mean ...
The guests have arrived, the wine has been poured and the lighting is perfect. But wait, something is missing. Oh, yes -- sparkling conversation and merry laughter have not yet arrived. All you hear...
No, our list definitely DOES NOT include a cat!You know how we love our other uses for common things lists' here on Apartment Therapy. Maybe it comes from our small house ingenuity where space is at ...
We've got another IKEA hack for you today. This one is a sweet little bench seat complete with storage underneath...
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This great set of drawers can be split into two chests, or can be stacked to make one big chest of drawers....
It's that time of year when folks head into the kitchen more frequently--whipping up a dish to take to a party or a holiday gathering. It's also around this season of socializing that our spice...
If you're tired of all the coverage Swedish interiors and magazines are getting from this site, maybe this will appeal to you: Poland's own decor magazine, Domosfera. After taking a look through som...
It's no secret that we are huge fans of Greg Natale's work. From his stunning home to his beautiful rugs and even his parents house- Greg Natale's talent and taste overflows from one project to the ne...
We're probably just nearly back from our return drive from Arizona this weekend, a road trip visiting friends and celebrating our birthday hiking across the majestic towers of the red tinged mo...
Q: This table was one of my very first pieces of adult furniture. I didn't want to buy the chairs that were paired with it because it all seemed too match-y and I always thought I'd run into the perfe...
Corina's DIY home decor ideas definitely make us say, "Hey, why didn't we think of doing that?!" We're always on the lookout for creative (and inexpensive) lighting solutions and Corina's awesome ide...
If you are transitioning between homes or working in another city for a few months, forget couch-surfing. Instead consider renting a furnished sublet. Since it's not your space, your things or your de...
I recently had the pleasure of getting the flu and being confined to a bed for the better part of 10 days. No, it wasn't H1N1, it was just the regular seasonal flu and it totally sucked. So living i...
We've been living in small spaces under 1000 square feet for over ten years and really love it! Being thoughtful about our things, considering our design style and entertaining small parties with frie...
This one comes to us from founder of Dwellstudio, Christiane Lemieux. She decided to go with a black and white background letting the colors of the meal itself stand out. She's also got a few ideas fo...
In perfect working order, this 1960's vintage lamp is being offered for the very fair price of $85. ...
We remember quite vividly one long (and labor intensive) weekend when the study of our childhood home received a new coat of paint. The original color turned out to be a very wrong shade of green, so...
Since November is entertaining month here at AT, we figured it might be beneficial to share some tips on how to handle tough social situations. Say one of your good guy friends starts dating a new gir...
If you’ve been wondering where to improve your décor in preparation for all the guests that will be filtering through your home during the holidays (but don’t have a lot of time or money to inve...
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