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Small Space Living: Best Playhouse Ever

Color us jealous. Super jealous. This 90-square-foot 'miniature manor' in Pennsylvania has sponge-painted walls, simulated hardwood floors, electricity, and a sleeping loft. It cost $10,000 to buil...

DIY: Chandelier and Wineglass Holder

Growing up, with space at a premium, wineglasses were stored on tracks fixed to the undersides of shelves which allowed them to hang upside down and freed up space for dishes. A riff on that option, ...

DIY: Chandelier and Wineglass Holder

Growing up, with space at a premium, wineglasses were stored on tracks fixed to the undersides of shelves which allowed them to hang upside down and freed up space for dishes. A riff on that option, ...

Small Space Filler: Ornamental Grasses

Got a space between a fence and the sidewalk or along the side of your apartment building that could use some beautifying? We showed you a great example of using succulents to fill even the tiniest s...

Consider a Chair with a Drawer

We're one of those people who cannot make decisions in the morning. Which is why we arranged our medicine chest in use order, why we put everything we need to remember to take with us on our landing ...

Look! Snail Planter!

Normally people spend a lot of time and energy guarding their gardens against snails but the other day we saw this ingenious way to incorporate snails into the garden. Not only is it a great small sp...

Look! Snail Planter!

Normally people spend a lot of time and energy guarding their gardens against snails but the other day we saw this ingenious way to incorporate snails into the garden. Not only is it a great small sp...

How To...Get White Just Right

While we talk alot about colour here at AT, we like neutral spaces as well. What we don't like is a boring space. While most people think an all white space is boring, we disagree. But there are so...

LA House Tour: Debbie and Olivier's One Window House

Name: Debbie and Olivier Location: Venice, CA Size: 1500sq/ft Years lived in: 2 years, own >> Enter Slideshow When Debbie and Olivier bought their Venice property 3 years ago, they could have to...

Look! Really Small Succulent Garden

We noticed this tiny strip of a garden outside someone's front gate and loved how much they made out of so little. The amount of dirt they had to plant in couldn't have been more than a few inches an...

Look! Really Small Succulent Garden

We noticed this tiny strip of a garden outside someone's front gate and loved how much they made out of so little. The amount of dirt they had to plant in couldn't have been more than a few inches an...

Best Plant Containers for Small Spaces

Going vertical isn't just for organization, try using wall-mounted and hanging plant containers to create a garden in a small space like a deck or a balcony: ...

Small Space Solution: Going Vertical

While we normally look at the footprint of a space to find more room, when space is tight, don't forget to look up. If you're lucky enough to have an upstairs, Gregory pointed out that you can use th...

City Slicker Side Table from CB2

As Abby mentioned yesterday, our mantra for small spaces is "double duty, double duty, double duty!". That's why we love any kind of ottoman that can double as a table, or chair that can turn into ki...

City Slicker Side Table from CB2

As Abby mentioned yesterday, our mantra for small spaces is "double duty, double duty, double duty!". That's why we love any kind of ottoman that can double as a table, or chair that can turn into ki...

Look! Painting a Pocket Door

If you're space is neutral or you just don't want too much color around and you're lucky enough to have a pocket door, try containing an accent color by painting the door. When it's open no one would...

Smith and Hawken's Fun in the Sun Table

We're starting to lazily dream about summer picnics and having people over for a quick bite and a trip down to the beach. We love this retro inspired table, small enough for a balcony or our small ga...

Composting

Did anyone see Oprah yesterday and her Earth Day Special? We happened to catch a moment where Julia Roberts was fluffing the compost....

Composting

Did anyone see Oprah yesterday and her Earth Day Special? We happened to catch a moment where Julia Roberts was fluffing the compost....

What is Your Most Indulgent Collection?

As we mentioned yesterday, we have zero closet space. Collections seem to be the biggest challenge for us since we have no place to store them and even less to display them. But we persevere and our...

What is Your Most Indulgent Collection?

As we mentioned yesterday, we have zero closet space. Collections seem to be the biggest challenge for us since we have no place to store them and even less to display them. But we persevere and our...

Guide to Houseplants

Spring is a great time to spruce up your space with some new houseplants (also a good time to dust and generally care for the ones you already have). Jump below for a guide to houseplants:...

Under the Stairs Storage

Storage underfoot. That's one way to make the most of the space underneath the stairs. We spied this idea in one of the Chinese home decor mags we picked up on the trip. See a close up under the cu...

Lack Clamp Bookcase Lighting from Ikea

Raise your hand if you have a Lack shelf in your home. We thought so. Simple design that fits in anywhere, it's the basic white shirt of decorating. We think that these bookcase lights are destined...

Look! The Vitsoe Chair System - A Chair Becomes a Couch

We’re a big fan of Vitsoe's shelving units here at AT. Did you know that they also make this chair? Every bit as classic, yet every bit as modern, we love the streamlined look and the arms, sturdy...

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