When we spotted these tea towels from handmade shop InkLore, we were struck by the brilliant simplicity of the corner grommet, which makes these easy to hang on nails in the kitchen. Moreover, grommets can be just as helpful when tackling other projects.
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 it can't also be another room. When we were living
Radiators, can't live without them, can't live with those clunky hunks of hissing heat. Fortunately, some inventive people have found new ways to disguise your winter hardware.
Name: Asya Palatova of gleena
Location: Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Size: 750 square feet
Years lived in: 5
The first thing we noticed about Asya’s light-filled loft was how similar her home feels to the delicate ceramics she creates under the name gleena. Both the space and her handcrafted porcelain dishes have a minimal quality, but her playful color palette and use of graphics give both the loft and the tableware a warm approachability.
When it comes to design inspiration, there is one publication we turn to every day at Apartment Therapy’s offices: The New York Times. Our favorite sections? Home, Thursday Styles, and the super-stylish T Magazine — and even sometimes the Travel section. And now, every Friday and Sunday, The New York Times' coverage of what's relevant and what's in encompasses one of the most inspirational and beautiful communities we know -- California's own Bay Area!
Wreaths can be hung in more places than just doors. This fall and holiday season, try a wreath on a window, over a mirror, in place of a print, or another one of these ten options...
Let's get serious with some decor inspired by suiting. From dark blues to pinstripes, these designs for the home reflect the cool crispness of the tailored business suit.
If you still get a hard copy of the newspaper, you may want to save some of it from the recycling bin this month to make wreaths, baskets, or paper logs for the fire. Or, you can undertake a non-holiday craft project and make wall art from your old newsprint. Click below for ideas and how-to's.
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 are crickets.
Name: Stefanie
Location: Windsor Terrace neighborhood of Brooklyn, NYC
We bought a completely dilapidated limestone home in 2007. Friends would often ask things like "How long was this house abandoned?" It never was — someone lived here right up until he died on the front steps a few months before we bought it. or "Why did you buy this dump?" That question was funny at first until we were about half way through the renovation and wanted to kill each other!
When perusing paint swatches, most of us wonder who really uses the deep black shades to encapsulate an entire room. Interior Designer Windsor Smith didn't just stop at black walls, she added black trim, a black rug and black furnishings to this game room.
We've scoured and scoured for household items on Craigslist before, but never actually advertised that there was something particular we were seeking. Have you ever posted a "wanted" ad for that certain something you sought for your home on Craigslist?
I love this time of year because I actually really enjoy the thinking and planning behind finding the perfect gift for someone.
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