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Posts tagged “layout”

Layout and Decor Advice?
Good Questions

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...

An Afternoon Home Project: Rearrange Your Furniture

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...

Tips For Handling Small Space Cabin Fever

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...

How Should I Arrange My Furniture?
Good Questions

Q: I have a semi-open floor plan with a wall that has a pass-through diving my kitchen and living room. I have big sliding doors, a large window, a large corner window, and a fireplace. There's also n...

Apartment Therapy Interview: Design Star Winner, Antonio

We had a chance to speak to Design Star winner, Antonio Ballatore, this morning to get the goods on how he got into design, designing under time constraints, his tips for designing small spaces and ...

5 Tips For Balancing Your Decor

Sometimes it's how you simply feel in a space that makes all the difference. If there's too many heavy pieces or the layout is too cluttered then the balance and harmony of a space can feel off. After...

Good Questions: Downsizing a Living Room
Los Angeles

Hello Apartment Therapy! My mom is downsizing and moving into a MUCH smaller space. The problem is the living room. It is an odd shape and there is a fireplace right up against the wall and next to it...

Good Questions: Help Make This Space Work
Los Angeles

Dear AT, that is my living room above and I have a question about it: what can i do to make it feel more warm and livable?  I am a renter so can't do much with paint.  I wonder if I can get more ide...

Roundup: Los Angeles House Tour Coffee Tables

We received a question the other day about coffee table inspiration in a room. There are so many styles, designs, materials and colors to choose from. Plus with the various ways to place the table in ...

Fishs Eddy Floorplan Plates

Haha, we love the tagline for these plates, "Why rent when you can own?" Serve appetizers on your studio sized platters, hor'douvres on the railroad layout tray, and the main course on the penthouse p...