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Posts tagged “Good questions”

Home Decor That Stirs Nostalgia

Whether it's a family heirloom given to you as a gift, a mirror you picked up at a flea market or a photo from Apartment Therapy House Tour, furniture and accents still making an appearance can stir s...

Good Questions: Should We Put Anything On This Wall?
Los Angeles

Ok AT readers, we need some advice for our own place and know you can offer some great suggestions. We currently have our tv credenza against this wall. We're not sure if we should hang anything her...

Good Questions: Do You Think This Headboard Is A Reasonable DIY?
Los Angeles

AT reader, Stacy, needs your opinion on a big furniture purchase - a new bed for her first home. "My husband and I are looking for a bed because we will be buying our first home soon. I came across ...

Good Questions: Has Anyone Tried This Leather Chesterfield Couch?
Los Angeles

AT reader, Ginger, wrote us about this lovely leather couch from Distinctive Chesterfields and needs your opinion on the comfort level. "Dear AT, I'm wondering if anyone has had experiences with 'Di...

Good Questions: How Can I Rearrange My Space To Support My Goals?

A friend of ours has been wanting to change her space around ever since she redesigned her office. It has been part of a reworking of her entire space (moving her desk into the smaller library to mak...

Good Questions: Can You Give Me Advice on Using Plants Instead of Curtains?

Liz writes to us with a question after seeing an idea in Dwell Magazine: The November issue of Dwell has an interesting article on a supportive-housing development in Chicago designed by Helmut Jahn ...

Good Questions: Can An Apartment Look Good With Beige Carpet?
Los Angeles

AT reader, beitz, has a question about the look of beige carpet in an apartment. "How can you make your apartment look cool if you have carpet that you are not allowed (or don't want to) remove? Alm...

Good Questions: What Affordable Dining Table Should I Get For My New Apartment?
Los Angeles

[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...

Good Questions: Do You Have Paint Suggestions For This Room?

Before 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...

Good Questions: What Bold Color Should I Paint This Piano?
Los Angeles

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...

Good Questions: What Are Furniture and Drape Solutions For My Home Office?

Apartment Therapy reader, Lisa writes in with few great questions about repurposing her spare bedroom as a home office. Let's help her our with space suggestions as well as recommending a storage fur...

Good Questions: Where's A Good Place On The Westside To Shop For A Platform Bed?
Los Angeles

[ATLA reader, M, is looking for a bed like Room & Board's Perspective bed.] One of our Apartment Therapy readers sent us a question about where to find an affordable platform bed on the Westside of L...

Good Questions: Modern Fireplace Ideas?
Los Angeles

With the arrival of Fall and cooler temperatures, AT reader Jaime sent us a question about finding a stylish fireplace for her home. "Is there a such thing as a good looking, modern electric firepla...

Good Questions: Can I Upholster My Ikea Malm Bed?
Los Angeles

We've been talking lately about tips and ideas for redecorating or freshening up home decor in this tough economic time. AT reader, Danielle, wrote us a question about taking her existing Ikea Malm be...

Good Questions: Can I Add Lime Green Into My Gold-Orange-Brown Color Scheme?
Los Angeles

The Apartment Therapy Fall Colors 2008 Contest is underway and we just received quite a timely color question from AT reader, Vinylcollectors. “I've decorated my living room in warm golds, oranges ...

Good Questions: What Narrow Side Table Works Here?
Los Angeles

We often receive questions from you AT readers and this time, we are posing a "we need your help, AT community!" question for our own apartment. "We are in the market for new lighting next to our co...

Good Questions: How Do I Organize This Area?
Los Angeles

When maximizing space, it's a creative challenge to find room for all of your cherished belongings let alone day-to-day things, like cleaning supplies. ATLA reader, joe_g, sent us a question asking fo...

Good Questions: What Elements Can I Add To Make Alcove Come Alive?

AT reader Kim writes in with a two-part question about shopping for a lamp and additional art to bring this alcove in her living room alive: "Hi AT! I have a two-part question. I am shopping for a...

Good Questions: What Should I Do With My Studio Apt?
Los Angeles

AT reader ATL has a really good question for all of you small space dwellers! Read on: I am a former Valley apartment dweller who has since moved to a small studio in Japan. I took over an apartmen...

LA Good Question: Online Source for Succulents?

Yesterday's 10 Best Succulents post prompted reader jick to ask: Does anyone know a good place to order succulents online?...

Good Questions: What Kind Of Chairs Go With This Leather Couch?

Victor writes: I'm slowly getting my apartment in shape. The couch was given to me by a friend, the coffee table and rug are from Crate and Barrel. Now I need to replace the chairs. What style? Wh...

Good Questions: Where Can I Find a Desk Similar To This One?

Ryan writes: I usually transform a closet into an office space, but since I am redoing my room I want something that will go with the modern organic feel of the room. I am searching for a small, simpl...