Love Knoll club chairs but can't afford originals? How about these reproduction Knoll club chairs available through our Apartment Therapy classifieds....
Signed Ox-Art 1976, this Danish tile top coffee table is a true piece of art and is sure to be a great conversation piece....
Have you been hankering to update your bathroom, but scared of those hefty remodeling costs? Well, today is your lucky day as we have two different do-it-yourself vanities. One requires a trip to IK...
Many homes have nooks, alcoves, or narrow walls that offer a sliver of space too small for most furniture. Tall, narrow shelves can transform areas like these from underused space into valuable...
Grace normally posts at this hour, but due to her work schedule, she asked me to step in for her at the last moment. In honour of Grace, I think I've found something both she and you our readers may...
Q: My husband and I have spent the last year renovating our little (720 square feet) 1912 home. We completely remade the kitchen and are down to the last details, such as the backsplash. The proble...
This set of retro dining room furniture includes an expandable table, buffet, china cabinet (not shown) and eight chairs....
Q: I just recently purchased a humidifier for my bedroom - its ugly. In fact pretty much all of them on the market are ugly. I'd love to see/read what people do to resolve this eyesore. Its tricky sin...
In Chicago, a Reurbished Armchair in Black with Floral Uphostery is available for $150 obo. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
If you think you’ve got a small kitchen, take heart---we’ve found one seriously teeny space that's proving good design can make even 160 square feet seem spacious. One of Austin’s newest ...
We just read that designated U-Haul facilities have implemented a Reuse Program. An area like the one above is set aside where customers can donate items they don't need when it comes time to move o...
THIS WEEK
• Timothy Paul Sale
• Home on the Harbor Sale
• Drawing Toward Home
• Design Center Sample Sale
• ContextContrast
• DWR Bedroom & Bath Sale
• The Bras...
Item: An amazing $5,000 Shopping Spree in celebration of Pottery Barn's new Chicago store opening!
Store: Pottery Barn
Description: Pottery Barn is opening a brand new store in Chicago on February 5t...
THIS WEEK
• West 3rd Street Valentines Celebration
• HAUS Furniture Floor Sample Sale
• SHOW Pillows Sale
• Integrated Design: The Complete Experience
• Blueprint Furniture Pr...
This new quilt design from Denyse Schmidt caught our eye in the latest Land of Nod catalog. With a vintage look, dots, flowers, and solids, this would be a lovely piece to build a room around.
Check ...
Name: Catherine & Cristofer
Location: Hyde Park, Massachusetts
Size: 1,200 square feet
Years lived in: Rented – 2 years
Who else lives there: Mirabelle (age 5) and Clementine (2 months)
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Name: Melissa and Ryan Gallagher
Location: SE Portland, Oregon
Size: 1692 sq. ft.
Years lived in: 2
This brightly colored home belongs to Oregonians, Melissa and Ryan, a couple whose talents go way...
I recently came across pictures of my house the day my husband and I closed on it. While there were many aspects we loved, the garish bedroom colors were certainly not the selling point. Howeve...
Built-in floor-to-ceiling bookcases are much coveted here on Apartment Therapy, and Ashley's, pictured above, is certainly a very nice example. But there's more to this bookshelf than meets the e...
The people who share their homes with us through our House Tours and House Calls are a creative bunch - from their choices on room decor and space management right on through making their own wal...
Your green leafed friends can accumulate a noticeable dull patina of household dust (aka your skin flakes and dirt) over a period of time untended. With the rainy day weather keeping you inside, now ...
When it comes to recycling, we've found you need one thing: intention. We had to get creative with a recycling station; with limited space (and a limited recycling program at our apartment complex), w...
It won't re-grout your bathroom or make your bed, but our little stamp kit is one of our favorite DIY tools. The simple, unassuming type is perfect for a wide range of projects from labeling and org...
My sewing skills consist of nothing more than the ability to make scrunchies. Back in the sixth grade when scrunchies were the accessory du jour, I remember taking trips to the fabric store to buy t...
Normally plaid wallpaper and antler lamps aren't really our thing, but it's been snowing all day here in Chicago and we're warming up to the rustic style of this French ski lodge. Can't you jus...
Q: I am looking for some sconces for an entryway. I recently walked into a store on Melrose, and fell completely in love with a sconce by Alison Berger. Unfortunately, as I suspected, it is more a pie...
Reader Hannah sent in her steps for creating a quick and inexpensive blast of color in her living room. For less than $20, she added a small area rug to her gray, gray, gray space....
The Neo Gramophone is both a throwback and step forward in one, with a polygonal minimal-modernist speaker form which hearkens back to an era of scratchy vinyl audio while actually abandoning the form...
Q: My husband and I live in a 3-level home that was built in the 1930s; a renovation in the 80s got rid of some walls and left us with a perfectly opened up floor plan on our main level that has wond...
You gotta love an entire network dedicated to DIY projects. I’m usually too busy watching the show to actually make anything but nevertheless, it’s fun to watch other people create a padded headb...
Q: I'm a former Chicagoan now living in Dubai. I was scavenging for an Eames lounge and found this in the local classifieds. Just take a look at the pattern. I wonder if its original and if it is are ...
We love how the kitchen tends to be the center of action in a majority of homes. Whether it be a "command center" or just a place to hang out and unwind with friends over a glass of wine, the k...
Originally started as a concert poster sales site, Poster Cabaret has expanded its selection to include many types of illustrated prints by artists such as Charley Harper, Aesthetic Apparatus, ...
Q: I just bought a duplex and moved in two months ago. I have done all the painting in all the rooms except the kitchen. The kitchen totally doesn't fit with the other rooms. I have no inspirat...
A good soy candle can enhance the ambiance of a whole room with ease, but can also change the ambiance of your wallet for the worse. Here's our attempt at making our own soy candle, in a cute vi...
We signed the lease on our loft because of all it's beautiful natural light, but it can make things like tv watching and game playing a bit of an eye strain. We've been trying to make the "livi...
For your viewing pleasure — this video has been making the rounds and we know our readers will enjoy it! ...
Due to the approaching storm system, we're moving our February Meetup to next Wednesday 2/17!
• What: AT's New York Design Meetup
• Guest: Amy Helfand
• Members: 1,520 (rsvp he...
Like many of you, we like to take care of and sort our mail first thing when we come home. But sometimes we are too tired or busy to get around to it for a couple of days. It was after our pile...
Yesterday, we stumbled on the Guitar Hanger. Which got us thinking, "There must be other special purpose hangers out there for innovative hanging closet storage". So, we set out to round up wha...
We use Etsy pretty consistently as a source for artist-made objects, craft supplies, fabrics, and vintage housewares. Over just five years, it's managed to become one of the largest online reta...
A round cocktail table surrounded by four comfy lounge chairs seems to be the perfect arrangement for sharing drinks and conversation with friends, playing board games with family, or just read...
Valentine’s Day brings a sea of red and white everywhere you look. So let's get inspired by a few homes decorated with the two perfectly paired colors. ...
When you peruse Apartment Therapy House Tours do you ever crave to see the house in person? Well, we can't offer that option, but you can see the artwork collections from a few of our house to...
There is nothing glamorous about our kitchen's recycling display. It consists of two paper bags on the floor and one underneath the sink. Since our kitchen is tiny, the two on the floor usually...
Pillow covers are a simple, low-commitment way to change up the look of a room. We've made this style of cover for our throw pillows for years. They slip on and off through an overlapped openin...
The other day, our refrigerator started making funny strangling noises and, when the motor shut down, its shudder was more exasperated than usual. Before calling in a refrigerator repair guy, we wand...
Years ago I used to live in a studio apartment in Brooklyn and wanted to cover the biggest empty wall space with a gigantic bulletin board. I had a hard time finding a bulletin board that was a...
We really loved the photos of this family kitchen. It was designed on a budget by Swedish architect Christine Albertsson, who owns a Minneapolis architecture firm with her husband.
When they renovat...
Last week Apartment Therapy DC readers were excited to spend time at home during the snow storm. With the schools and government offices closed again tomorrow, we're wondering if you're still enjoy...
Is it time to give your tableware a makeover? We aren't sure you'd want to eat off of them after, but they would look pretty charming up on the wall! This idea was published in the DIY magazine 101-w...
Although this series of three small homes in Kansas City, Missouri could need a little yard work, we can't help but smile every time we drive by them. They feel oh so Dr. Seuss with their Red Fish-Bl...
It can be difficult to find reasonably priced modern looking outdoor chairs, but today we've found this set of Heller Bellini Chairs which stack neatly and are supposed to be very comfortable f...
Longtime readers of this column know that I repaint my bathroom more often than I run out for eggs. There was the French Riviera mural, the faux Chinoiserie thing; birds, fishes and on into th...
Stacie shares her own DIY project, inspired by posts on Apartment Therapy — I really loved Amanda, Phil, and Matt's House Tour | A Bright & Beautiful Bungalow From An Ohio Trio featur...
Although the owner does not say anything about the maker of these chairs I bet if we put our minds together we could figure out who the designer is. Anyone seen chairs like this before?...
We've featured great projects from Splatgirl before - you might remember these colorful ones or this countertop tutorial. A seemingly never-ending wellspring of creativity and fearlessness comb...
Whether you're using your built-in cutting board for extra surface space (or for cutting veggies), you'll want to make sure it's been cleaned. Even though we just moved in, we could tell our wo...
Before you go buy a George Nelson pendant lamp you may want to consider this one that will save you around $100 and is new still in the box....
Name: Freddie & Catherine
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Please check out our "before and after" images of Freddie's bachelor pad — done on a major budget. See what can happen ...
Wow, these Art Deco side tables are sure to make an impression either as side tables in your living room or as bedside tables....
Last Thursday, we were honored to attend the kick off to Project H's Design Revolution Road Show at the Academy of Art University. Not only were we able to peruse the Airstream-turned-exhibitio...
Our dining room's been missing something for a while, but we couldn't put our finger on it. After considering a rug, a pendant lamp, and a table runner, we finally tried an idea (taken from Amy...
We've spent a good deal of time mixing patterns and stripes and what have you with bedding; so this is a nice change:keep the bedding simple and white and dress up the headboard....
Q: I need some help. I live in NYC and am the executor of my parents’ estate, which is a pretty massive task. My mom was a decorator and their home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, has lots of beau...
This large mid century desk is just not going to work in a small space, but if you are the type that likes to spread out their papers on their desk while working this could be the one for you....
Q: Just purchased a house that is in the need for a little bit of work. In it is a medium sized breeze-through kitchen (more photos below) with the flooring currently being refinished to a glossy, na...
In Garfield Park, a vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza is available for $550. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
We've been collecting a particular style of blackwood dining chair one at a time for the past couple of years. They all had mismatched upholstery that was damaged and worn so it was time to do...
Made of nautical rope, ocean plait rugs make beautiful doormats at the entryway or floor mats in the bathroom. And best of all - you can make one yourself:...
Name: Brod Hart
Location: Finsbury Park, London
Size: 2,000 square feet
Years lived in: 4 years
Brod's ambition was to create a home that would fulfill his wheelchair accessibility requirements ...
(Welcome to Elizabeth from Milwaukee, one of the bloggers trying out for a place on the Apartment Therapy editorial team as a House Tour Contributor. Enjoy her work!)
Name: Michael & Danijela
L...
Just when we thought we were sick and tired of poufs, we came across these new little lovelies, designed by Donna Wilson for SCP. The color combinations feel like a brand new take on vintage '70s, and...
Most people know how to paint a piece of wood furniture, but it never hurts to have a refresher course. This hand-me-down case of drawers was the perfect size for our entryway, but its dark woo...
Today we've invited new Apartment Therapy Los Angeles contributor Marcia Prentice to share her first post for us, an informative Home Hack which may help reduce a lot of the guesswork involved ...
This month we've fine tuned our winter How To theme even more by opening it up to how to's that really talk about "how to do anything around your home." Inspired by Mark Bittman's book, "How To Coo...
Remember this great Athropologie inspired Ikea Hacked Bedside Table? Well it was one of our favorite transformations and we've been checking out the designer Britt McMaster's crafty blog Cucumbersome ...
Almost every place we've lived — house or apartment — has had some DIY project done by the landlord or previous inhabitant that we really wish had been left up to professionals. It took ...
The clock is ticking and Valentine's Day is less than a week away. Are you looking for something with a little more staying power than the traditional box of chocolates or bouquet of red roses?...
Name: Katie Kelly McCormack & family
Location: neighborhood of Del Ray in Alexandria, Virginia
I am an interior designer living in Alexandria's Del Ray neighborhood with my husband Eddie a...
We often hear people complain that they're no good at thrift store shopping—they have an aversion to dirt, no patience, or just bad luck. The truth is that anyone can be a good thrifter i...
Q: I just recently purchased this houndstooth sofa and I am struggling with decor ideas. All the other accessories in my apartment are black, so I was wondering if it would be a good idea to paint the...
We've all seen millions of those 'Keep Calm and Carry On' posters over the past few years, but there's a secret history behind this print and the many others sold by Keep Calm Gallery in London...
Just in time for Valentine's day, we're here to start an argument: Does your significant other's morning alarm annoy you? In a perfect world, you and the wife/husband/live-in squeeze would wake up at ...
Though newer hardwood floors are often coated with polyurethane, those of us living in older homes are sometimes puzzled by how to care for floors with more traditional coating. I grew up in a...
This large teak-topped table from Knoll was recently refinished and is a great example of mid-century design. Check out these other fantastic mid-century finds from Seattle’s Craigslist....
Q: just bought a circa 1960 rosewood credenza, w/ top and bottom sections. I noticed that the inner shelves appear to be particle board, and the glass doors fit into plastic sliders in the top section...
We love displaying photos of family and friends around the house but sometimes, in smaller homes there's less surface space for picture frames. Hilda's wall of photos using vintage frames is pe...
James Stuart designed the world's smallest home after learning of the death of a Vancouver homeless woman when her makeshift shelter burnt down. The 12' by 12' cube includes a dishwasher, micro...
After design school, I (Kayla) took up a hobby in ceramics. The only part I was ever any good at was glazing and, at the end of 3 years, I had an extensive collection of irreverently colorful, ...
We love a good home hint! Little Tricks and shortcuts that can save us time, money, trouble, or effort are worth their weight in gold. Here is one of our favorite resources for said treasure--conveni...
We have a serious thing for repeating objects, patterns and colors. We can't help it, they just send our little design heart into a fast-beating frenzy of excitement. So when we came across t...
There's some things, that no matter how useful they are, we just can't bring ourselves to purchase due to their uni-tasker nature (thank you Alton Brown). One of those being a sweater depiller. It'...
Just outside Marfa, Texas lies a group of campers that have be renovated into laid-back, hipster lodging. Owner Liz Lambert worked with architect firm Lake Flato and Jack Sanders of Design Buil...
Here's something to make you Mid-Atlantic-ers feel warmer: A photographer and architect have recently sprayed an abandoned house in Detroit, Michigan with water, which froze into sheets of ice,...
We aren't ones with an over-abundance of hanging storage in the closet. But - if you're a rocker with a small wardrobe - this special hanger might just be your perfect small space storage solution:...
This photo comes from the Italian hotel Masseria Torre Coccaro, an old converted farmhouse in Puglia. Although the room's country aesthetic isn't a style we're normally drawn to, we really like the ...
We recently moved from a 3rd floor apartment to a ground floor house. And before any of the neighbors had a chance to introduce themselves, we had a different kind of welcome, we were burglarized. I...
Jackie sent us her weekend DIY project — a Gustavian headboard inspired by the Francoise Bed from The Conran Shop: I've always wanted a headboard for my bed but have been limited due to c...
Using simple, inexpensive materials like rebar and salvaged wood, architect Daniel Moreno created a small and flexible workspace as an extension of an existing home in Quito, Ecuador....
Here in Vancouver, we're counting down the last four days until the start of the winter Olympics. The Games may have yet to begin, but we've been inundated with Olympics-related merchandising for...
On a recent long-distance move, I was perplexed when it came to moving a large (30-inch or so) drum shade from A to point B. It would have taken a gargantuan box to enclose and protect it. But one o...
We've been sharing some amazing home hacks here on Apartment Therapy and it's only just the second week of February. Many times the obstacle to getting started is getting organized. Here's some insp...
If you are looking for ideas on kitchen layouts, renovation inspiration or simply just want a peek into other peoples homes, here are 10 kitchens from New York Social Diary....
Although I'd never used cocktail foamer before, or seen it mentioned in a recipe, over the years, I'd spotted the odd bottle on a supermarket shelf and wondered, Was this a bar essential I'd somehow m...
Living in Philadelphia we encounter this "problem" quite often. Abandoned houses are becoming more and more frequent and we're wondering if there's anything we can do in our own neighborhoods. The...
A new line of Manga inspired textiles will be available this month at Ikea stores worldwide. The new patterns are designed by Swedish "Mangaka" artist Åsa Ekström. ...
We've always been big on hand-making all of our Valentines. Somehow, they just seem to have a bit more love packed in when you've taken the time to create something on your own. This wooden p...
A great choice for someone who likes to change up the look of their living space often, this Dux sectional sofa can be arranged in several different ways....
With the Superbowl behind us, it’s time to discuss another kind of kick off. After months of planning, hiring and cleaning, construction on the barn has officially begun! And what better way ...
Most of us struggle with the design conundrum of how to disguise or hide messy cords, particularly if you want to use a leggy piece of furniture as a desktop or electronics docking spot. One ...
Need more work surfaces and storage in your kitchen? This fantastic vintage Shefco cabinet gives you both with its fold down enamel counter and plenty of subdivided cabinets....
It was a busy week for retail at the intersection of North and Sheffield - both West Elm and Pottery Barn opened the doors of their brand new shops for the first time. While West Elm is new to ...
An inherited furniture piece from her in-laws, Heidi always liked this cabinet but wanted to make it her own. In order to spruce up her homes entryway, Heidi decided to transform the piece into...
Recently reupholsered in a lovely blue stripey silk, this vintage chair is the best of both worlds with its retro styling and "perfect-condition" new finish....
Name: Victor
Location: Allston, Massachusetts
I'm a restaurant owner and bought my 340 square foot condo 4½ years ago. Soon after moving in I became obsessed with small spaces, interior...
This great Belgian dining room cabinet is versatile not only in that it can be taken apart and used as a sideboard and bookcase, but you can reverse the sideboard doors to the black side to cre...
Lucienne Day, British textile designer and wife to furniture designer Robin Day, passed away at the end of last month at the age of 93. Her designs undoubtedly reflect the period in which they were ...
If you own a sewing machine, you know that finding a permanent place for it can be a challenge. You may be lucky enough to have a whole craft room, or you may just have a tiny corner of space. ...
An old college friend of mine moved last week from the relatively sunny, mild west coast back to the east coast...only to be greeted by a rather intense snow storm that appears to still be going on. ...
Q: My wife and I bought our first house and can't figure out how to layout our living room because immediately upon entering the room- there's a fireplace! In the corner. We painted it white an...
These DWR Theatre Armchairs are a beautiful light saffron leather and are in good condition save some sun fading on one side of one chair. $800 each is negotiable if you take both chairs, so i...
Q: I must buy one of the floating nightstands that you featured in this post. I want the red and white floating nightstand (really just a Modern-styled floating drawer). Please help! Thanks!
Sent by ...
In the Apartment Therapy Chicago classifieds, Eric has a vintage Chrome Side Table listed for $100. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
Much like doilies, lace, cross stitch, knitting and other old-fashioned crafts, appliqué may at first seem a bit unstylish. But just like the other crafts mentioned, when used creativel...
For a young couple starting out in Tokyo, this apartment was gutted and brought up to a very contemporary, streamlined design. We love the results, starting from this hot pink work area conceal...
Item: An amazing $5,000 Shopping Spree in celebration of Pottery Barn's new Chicago store opening!
Store: Pottery Barn
Description: Pottery Barn is opening a brand new store in Chicago on February 5t...
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