Apartment Therapy: painting, fixing & repairs

The Best Green Paint Color

Craving a new paint color but fearful of leaving the beloved beige behind? Neutral and versatile doesn’t have to be plain Jane. Look out the window and borrow colors from nature, like blue and green...

Repairing Window Screens

We love to leave our windows open during the summertime to catch a breeze. Not to mention during the Fall and Spring to bring in the lovely outdoor weather. Unfortunately, a damaged or torn screen c...

Here Comes the Rain Again: Termites & Leaks!

As much as we welcomed the first fall rainfall here in Los Angeles, we knew it was also going to possibly bring a whole lot of hurt along with it: flash floods, mud slides, roof leaks and a mess of dr...

7 Things To Do Before You Move In

Our friend just moved into her new place. Painting, having the utilities turned on and the cable installed were some of the things she did before she moved in. But there were a few less obvious thin...

Casart Wallcoverings: When Painting's Not An Option

Before moving into her new apartment, a friend of ours tried to negotiate a paint job with her new landlord. She had dreams of saturated colours; he gave her two choices: white...or white. "I'm so ...

From Blah To Brilliant: A Colorful Entryway

An important step of Apartment Therapy's Home Cure is to create a functional and inspiring landing strip. And while your landing strip can be found in alternate rooms, we usually spot them in a home...

Before & After: Alice's Hand Painted Wood Trunk

We love a sturdy wood trunk for storing blankets, bedding and seasonal clothes. They also double up as a coffee table or a landing zone in the entryway or bedroom. We're used to seeing the standard...

Kourtney's Revamped Chairs

For some folks, seeing the potential in a piece of second hand furniture is second nature. Kourtney is one such gal--taking a pair of Craigslist chairs and revamping them. For most, it's all about ...

Reupholster an Ikea Sofa
How Tos From Eddie Ross

So anyway, this friend of ours is looking for a inexpensive sofa and of course her first thought is Ikea but she wants something a little more glam. "What if you buy Ikea and then reupholster it...

Apartment Therapy Challenge: Find A New Spot

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 ...

Austin's 2nd Alley Flat Initiative Project Debuts!
Austin

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...

Before & After: Claire's Repurposed Spice Rack

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......

A Stylish and Family-Friendly Backyard!
Austin

Elizabeth and her husband just recently finished fixing up their backyard in Central Austin, which has had to grow to accommodate three young kids and two energetic dogs! Their solutions were simple ...

Using Paint to Expand a Corner
Austin

It's such a simple idea, but we can't stop thinking about the gorgeous painted corner in Karen's Cozy and Cheery Cherrywood Home. The corner in her kitchen was transformed into a bright and modern sp...

JJ's Chest of Drawers DIY Project

You might remember Hilary from about a month ago; she sent in her Angelus Vintage Modern Buffet Refinish Project with details of how she redid the vintage piece. Well she's been so kind to followup wi...

Renter's Removable Solutions: Scary Hallway Update

This week a friend who's training to be a Feng Shui consultant stopped by. Her first comment was: "Wow, your hallway and your bathroom are both in your relationship corner." I had known about the b...

Another Color Twist On Chalkboard Paint

Chalkboard paint has made it's way through Apartment Therapy for a while now and we can see why - it's a fun and clever way to add a visual impact in your space while providing a platform for witty co...

Easy and Affordable Curb Appeal Ideas!
Austin

Austin has seen a surge of great modern remodel and design build projects for the past few years, especially in East Austin. One of our favorite companies turning out these good-looking houses is the...

Fences!
Austin

One of our favorite Austin posts to date was a post we did long ago on Austin Fences. Featuring just a few photos of some great modern fences around the city, we think the same as we thought then---Au...

Uh Oh, Flood! Dealing with Disaster in Your Home

While I was in NY at ICFF, two earthquakes rocked Los Angeles. I had visions of returning home to books thrown about the floor, my flat screen face down, my wineglasses shattered on the kitchen floor...

The Tile Guy
Austin

We stumbled into a local tile resource in Austin the other day and were so impressed by their selection and service, we had to post! Full of basic tiles for simple projects to highly detailed decorat...

Question: Accent Colors on Your Floor?
Austin

We've seen some gorgeous color schemes in homes around the country at Apartment Therapy. Tastes certainly differ, with some people favoring bright colors and others preferring soft neutrals. While po...

Survey: Coordinate All Wall Paint Colors?
Austin

While helping a friend choose wall paint colors this weekend, we were faced with a common dilemma. Thanks to the open floor plans of modern homes, many of our friend's rooms could be seen from one an...

Inspiration, Tips and Hints from Mod Green Pod!
Austin

We've all probably had that unfinished project lying around our home every now and then. Like a chair you bought off Craigslist that would be absolutely gorgeous if only you found the time/inspiratio...

Look: Awesome DIY Kitchen Makeover!
Austin

While it may no longer be kitchen and bath month around AT, when we were emailed the Flickr stream of an Austin resident who took his drab, cookie-cutter small kitchen and turned it into a dynamic an...

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