Reader's favorite posts on AT:Chicago in the past week? A tour of Arthur's Long Distance home, a step by step room transformation, a hidden desk armoire DIY, a "Guess The Decade" and a look at the in...
The Photomat awning is now gone, kraft paper has gone up.
It's always interesting to see what previous inhabitants have left behind, for better or worse. While not an apartment, RS & Q's new space i...
How to: The Un-bumpable and Self Re-Keying Deadbolt from KwikSet
These were our most popular posts from this past week here at Apartment Therapy Los Angeles, including decluttering the bathroom, a Sa...
Welcome to Sidstiles, who is here for her first Cure and would like help editing down all her ideas
Welcome back everyone. It's particularly nice to see old names and hear that the Cure is not somet...
Farming in the boroughs (and backyard orchards), our attraction to the sweet smell of soil, Mother Nature in your stock portfolio, an organic gardening book review, and DrinkPeeDrinkPeeDrinkPee (yes...
Danish House Tour: Karina's Countryside Creation
This week's Hot Posts drew you in and inspired great discussion. Thanks for getting involved, and staying involved, in our community!
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I am sure you can identify with rummaging through your apartment looking for a safety pin or some odd object to stand in for the real thing. A few weeks ago I needed a small bud vase for a clipping...
Maria Finn, who brought us the dog-proof veggie loft, is now looking for gardens and gardeners to profile for a book idea she is working on. She is looking for any submissions that might buck the n...
Old English garden roses. Both out of season and from a florist's bucket, the sensation of these being picked fresh from the back of a cottage couldn't be farther from the truth. And yet they imme...
There will be a rain dance Friday night, weather permitting.
- George Carlin
Are you enjoying the longer hours of daylight? We are. Even if it just means being able to keep the curtains in our apa...
We think flowers are nice, but growing plants is even better. Whether they be in pots or in your outdoor garden, planting varieties specific to your region is becoming more important in light of Calif...
Why does it always seem that we suddenly covet something in particular after we've been to Alameda? Lately we've developed a thing for green pottery. It may be because in our SF House Call: Molly M...
Another Midwest tour from the current issue of Metropolitan Home, this one is a mid century modern ranch style home in Oklahoma City. Designed and built in 1957, by local architect George Seminoff, th...
Oh snap indeed...lorbus' clock design for Diamantini & Domeniconi is just about the sexiest clock design we've seen in awhile. The Snap was inspired by old train station clocks and can be wall or tabl...
These kitchen cabinets are such a refreshing change from stainless steel -- they're painted silver. And while we're pretty sure that the owner of this apartment doesn't have such concerns, what a g...
By now, many of you have enjoyed touring Arthur's new home in Chicago - if you haven't, be sure to check out the full tour here. When arranging the tour, we found out that Arthur had photos of the "b...
Agape's Diapason toilet paper holder is like a torpedo tube for your bathroom: it's always armed and ready for use. Just squeeze the rods together to dispense a new roll for use and lift from the hang...
Wall decals + lighting = the "tall and tiny" lamp stickers at designboom's online shop, from Italian designer Alice Rosignoli....
The first time we cured our home, and encountered the directive to "buy flowers," we procrastinated: we were between jobs; we needed the money for other things; we were never home enough to enjoy them...
Spring is almost here, and one thing we're looking forward to is visiting Sprout Home to pick up some new plants for the porch. Just to see what was new there, we clicked over and found these adorab...
We used to work with a friend who told us he was unable to "go" anywhere except at home because that was the only place he was comfortable (ahem, TMI perhaps?). We think we've found an invention for t...
Nick recently wrote in with the following question: Is it crazy to want to move to Oakland? I love SF, but let's be honest; rents are high, space is limited and the sun never shines in the Sunset. I...
SanDiegoAT's got some inspiration happening
"Our mantra is "shop at home"! Before you go out to buy something, see if there is something already in your house that you can use to create what you want...
Title: Planets, 1999
Photographer: Ann Cutting
Gallery: Meter
"& Light" is a weekly celebration of photography, light and home with pics by our readers and friends (all info below)...
AT:LA reader PhillyLass wrote in with a question for all you readers out there about tufted sofas: Hi AT:LA! I love, love, love the look of tufted sofas, but I'm wondering if I can get away with a pri...
We love this wall of gorgeous blue sculptural tiles in the bathroom of Sunset's Idea House in San Francisco. The glass tiles overhead and surrounding the window are beautiful, too, and reflect ligh...
Best of Three? We'd take them all, but we're asking you to choose...which do you think is the best bet for style and design longevity out of these three patterns from the always fabulous Italian desig...
AT reader KD sent us a heads up call out for Southern California residents for participants interested in being on HGTV’s renovation show, “Red Hot & Green”:
Are you ready to give a room in you...
Look!: How Not to Run Out of Toilet Paper
Who would have guessed that a little post about toilet paper would make it big on the Internet this past week...
Wondering what else was hot on AT:SF? Clic...
London-based Polish design student Mirka McNeill's renovation of a Parisian-style Warsaw apartment was a highlight of the March issue of Living Etc. I visited Mirka at her London house yesterday, wh...
Yes, half of this is at our house nowAs we begin the Cure, we're faced with all this stuff in our homes. Even if we've put the apartment on a diet it can still be emotionally taxing to sort through w...
They've been posting under the radar for the last couple of weeks... but we're very happy to officially welcome Lily Gahagan and Sally Kuchar to the AT:SF team.
Lily and Sally are both based in San...
As Laure reminded us yesterday, the CA Boom show starts tomorrow! Today's LA Times gives a behind the scenes sneek peek slideshow of some of the exhibitors as they were setting up......
With Bathroom Month upon us and lots of tile talk, we've seen readers mention Hakatai here, here and here. We thought it was high time to dig through Hakatai's looks. We found a lot beyond the bathro...
We've got a drawer full of unruly extensions cords that we've been trying to unsuccessfully keep in order with rubber bands and twist ties. While looking for cable management solutions, we found a tip...
Name: Cate & Dave
Location: Gramercy Park area
Size: 550 square feet, 1 bedroom rental
Years lived in: under a year
Newlyweds Cate and Dave have only recently moved into their Gramercy Park area ap...
We've noticed a lot of great DIY projects lately that use decorative paper or wallpaper to up the wow factor of, say, a cabinet or trash can. Produced here in the City, Melinamade focuses on wallpa...
Well known for classic Scandinavian Modern fabrics, Marimekko also has its hand in bathroom decor. Besides their towels, robes, and soft products, we think the brightly colored trays are a fun way t...
Maxwell has already challenged you with a medicine cabinet clean out so once it's all spic and span we say why not paint the back wall of it for an unexpected pop of color in the bathroom:...
Hello AT,
My apartment has these fixtures on the wall that I've been told are lights.
That's all I know about them, actually - where would i find out more about these things, and, more importantly...
Diamantini & Domeniconi's Gomitolo Clock(close-up below the jump)...
Carol sent us an email with photos of her bathroom renovation. She says, "We live in a small old house in a small town outside of Ann Arbor, MI. Our bathroom is a work in progress. We started out wi...
We're big time admirers of space efficient solutions from Japan (who does it better?). The Trunk Station AD was our favourite modern pick for compact work space solution, and now we've got an aspirati...
AT:SF, I am so torn in my decorating. I have a one bedroom apartment with a spiral staircase loft (which is our office/guest bedroom). I've taken over the main level in organic greens, browns and cr...
Buying wood furniture while doing what's best for the environment and your home is tricky. There are a bunch of factors to balance: forest depletion, how the piece will affect your home's air qualit...
Our preschool was all over the cable reel furniture, but that usually meant tables or rolling toys, that, in hindsight, seem terribly dangerous. David Meddings Design takes these industrial castoff...
With spring right around the corner, we've been thinking a lot about planting and gardening. Spring really will come, and in our browsing around for inspiration we stumbled across this quote from Vict...
Now that the days have gotten longer, we're looking forward to hanging outside in those early evening hours, watching the sun go down. It's also a good time to start thinking about stocking up on some...
This gorgeous collection of ebony-stained beechwood furniture was designed to help bring the indoors, out. Manufactured by French company Sifas (they specialize in high end furnishings for resorts) ...
Hello Willy Wonka! This is a golden egg with a secret: there's chocolate inside. See the recipe and instructions on how to clean out real eggs, fill them with chocolate and paint them gold. Then peel ...
Toilet paper storage is always a challenge - stacking it on top of the tank seems so last-minute, but hiding it away in a drawer means your guests may not be able to find it when they really, um, ne...
Next week we're focusing on the kitchen. Degerkas' countertop already looks organized.
We're finally caught up (pretty much) with our list of Curers. If you've signed up and you're still not on t...
To go along with the Grace's post on Frank Lloyd Wright Panels and the running theme this week of outdoor lighting we love these Frank Lloyd Wright block lanterns inspired by his Textile Block Homes. ...
Hello AT,
Help! I need to get this chair reupholstered, but I don't know where to go.
Where in Manhattan can I get my antique corner chair reupholstered, at a reasonable price?
Thanks! Bettina...
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Trying to finish up over the weekend, we took on the task of mounting a glass shelf in our shower. Previously we had thought we would not be able to mount anything in tile (there...
There are some things that are aspirational. And then there are some things that are out of this world on the Richter Scale. Which is probably an apt turn of phrase to use when you consider the Mete...
You guys are the best. We put out a plea for help and you always manage to throw us a bone. In our hunt for this dream of a bathtub we came up short. And while we still don't have our fingers on an ...
What looks good on a sample paint chip at the paint store might look completely different from what you remember after painting with it, so it's good to have as accurate a resource before applying any...
We are in the process of looking for tile to redo our cracked kitchen floor. We want something plain, natural looking and with a warm coloring......
Sale at Propeller
Propeller
Sale: 15% off all custom and special orders
Sat., 3/15-Sun., 3/30
SF
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Less is more.
If leaves fall off of trees in order for them to grow again, how come nothing falls out of our apartments?
If we were good, we'd already be thinking about Spring Cleaning and maybe ...
Yesterday Boston, today the DC Area! Since we know that there are many of you in both places, we're reaching out simultaneously to both areas in looking for new bloggers.
Living in the DC area and ad...
Digital - Analog! Look at this amazing clock that RISD BFA candiate Alvin Aronson created. It's made of corian and wood. There's a video after the jump......
RetiredBeyond loving his name, we love the oil paintings of Max Key. Currently on view at Caro d'Offay Gallery in Chicago (through April 19), Hoffman LaChance Contemporary in Maplewood, MO and upcomin...
We're loving the fun colors going on in this bedroom from AT:LA reader Jek-in-the-Box. Even though she labeled it "Almost Spring Bed", we think it's right on time for Spring! The yellow gingham pillow...
With spring just over a week away, new outdoor furnishings are lining up to be noticed. Earlier this week, Janel shared her intrigue with CB2's outdoor Crochet Table. Last weekend we spotted the Bu...
There are two Thursday Giveaways on AT this week.
Click here to check them out below the jump. And please don't forget that you have to go to each linked post in order to actually enter that gi...
Holy Toledo, Batman! Yesterday found us inundated by meetings in midtown and unable to get back to our computer to send out our half written email. We're making up for it today by sending you the C...
Sometimes the best place to look for bathroom products is the kitchen section. IKEA kitchen items are well-suited for an efficient bathroom, with plenty of wall-mounted storage units, rails that can...
After receiving my gas bill last month, I nearly passed out when I saw the payment due amount. It was bad. So bad that I called up the gas company and asked them to re-read the meters and verify the a...
The seller of this Big Sur Dining Table from Crate & Barrel is also including the bench, so you'd save quite a bit of money on the casual, contemporary, rustic white oak set.
Click here to view t...
Ana sent us an email: I love the idea of the "pod living" concept and I was thinking of having something similar custom made for my loft. Since my loft already has a kitchen and bathroom, my "pod" wou...
Don't feel like going to Ikea for a sofa? Yeah, the weekend crowd can be intense. So forget the drama: you can get this clean modern sofa originally from Blueprint (and originally priced at $1,200!) ...
Wishing for a knockoff...we really love this tile. Designed specifically for Stella McCartney's retail shops, this 3-d hexagon tile puts us in mind of things we like:...
What Price an Authentic Louis Kahn House? Wright Auction House is auctioning architect Louis Kahn's Esherick House built outside of Philadelphia between 1959 and 1961. The property is one of three h...
In Bridgeport, a pair of black armless tufted chairs are for sale. Only on sale this Saturday the 15th between 10am and 2 pm (lots more where this came from, too).
Apartment Therapy Furniture Clas...
Jump in with Questions...Welcome to ebator, clairea and Julianna!...
Hello AT,
I'm getting ready to gut renovate my kitchen in my 'built in 1966' co-op apartment and I wanted to know if anyone has ever come across this sort of vent in their kitchen.
The many contrac...
March 14, 2008
Cheap marble floor? Down at BDDW, they have beautiful marble floors that we've seen them pull up and put back down on occasion. Once, admiring them (which they even move an...
Name: Arthur
Location: River West
Size: 1000 sq. ft.
Years lived in: 10 months
We met Arthur at the AT: Chicago House Tour Party last December. He has recently moved to Chicago - nothing unusual ab...
Looks like they forgot to budget for a roof...
Whether you’ve decided to join us for LA Spring Cure 08 or are just planning a home project on your own, here are the steps we’ve learned, through ...
This past summer we picked up a vintage chandelier at the Alameda Antiques Fair for a client's powder room, and it's since become one of our favorite places to use unexpected light fixtures. Chandel...
A hilarious drawing, photographs of collections, rolling green gardens and a very pretty coatrack. All links and photos below:...
AT:LA reader Dee wrote in asking about a graphic print she's fallen in love with:
Hi AT ~ I am decorating my first home and while searching the internet I found a print that I absolutely love. Howeve...
Sometimes we find the best use for something is quite different than its intended purpose. Case in point: we received a wonderful set of salt and pepper shakers our friends designed, but we had been u...
17 seconds has a plan!What a week so far. A bunch of you have already uploaded your before pictures to the Flickr pool and we're busy making sure you guys are all included in the Official Sign Up (ch...
Bulbs Unlimited sells a kit for making light fixtures out of spent bulbs. While we try to avoid buying an extra thing to make use out of old things, we enjoyed the gallery of the resulting projects....
Cleaning out our February magazines, we came across an article we'd flagged in O, The Oprah Magazine. We couldn't find it on the website to slink it, so we thought we'd share what we learned here... ...
Rolling with the theme of our blue and yellow bathrooms, we're moving on to a color scheme we love: red-orange and cream. Click below for both vintage and modern looks for the bathroom...
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Monthly Sale at La Petite ChaiseMarch Sales...
La Petite Chaise
Monthly Sale
Thurs., 3/13-Sat., 3/15, 11 am-6 pm
Mountain View
Read our post here
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Kudos to those who are starting the Cure this week. In your honor (and to provide a nudge to those still thinking about joining), here is a list of the top ten (well, actually, 12) things you can do ...
With the hope of spring fever right around the corner we decided to indulge ourselves this morning by poking around online outdoor furniture stores. That's how we found this Sunset Chaise Lounge by...
Josh is putting together a workspace. He writes, "I need a new desk for a small home office in my loft. I really like the Nelson Swag Leg Desk (shown above) and the Offi Wave desk (shown below) in Wal...
Our friends are just starting on a bathroom renovation project, and one of the worries they've voiced is about grouting tile. Sometimes it helps to see a video rather than just read or look at step-by...
A huge part of the Cure is buying your apartment flowers. The aliveness of them helps breathe life into forgotten areas of our living spaces and reminds us to keep flat surfaces cleared off so that t...
Here at AT Europe, we're always on the lookout for potential candidates for our European house tours, like François and Raphaëlle's fabulous Paris apartment pictured here.
Do you have a thoughtf...
It was the wallpaper that caught our eye but you, dear readers, pine for that bathtub. We feel you there...good news or bad news first?...
We've been trying to rationalize getting a ping pong table for the past six months, but now we're thinking we should just make one! The Paul Smith Ping Pong table was designed by Hunn Wai and it's ma...
While looking around for places to sell/donate old toilets, bath tubs and sinks, we happened upon a Los Angeles resource for bathroom salvage items. Santa Fe Wrecking Company might be your destination...
The ubiquitous wall decal gets 3-D. The Indoorframe is a stick-on, removable plexiglass embellishment for wide, boring doorways in need of drama. There's so much drama to be found in this product, ...
UK Home Ideas
Reaching all the way back to 2005 (through '07), we found these varied small bath designs/ideas, shown at UK Home Ideas site, have design solutions/themes that still ring true for the spatially challe...
In addition to the great house tour we posted earlier, there's a bunch of other noteable things in today's LA Times House & Garden section, including a new rug collection by Kelly Wearstler for the Ru...
This week's Personal Shopper takes on quirky designs for storing trash. We've included our favorites of the choices from The New York Times, here. Super-geeks might love the R2D2 can from Urban Outf...
Wednesday's Chronicle included Anh-Minh's article on Margaret Russell, editor in chief of Elle Decor, and the book she released late last year, So Chic: Glamorous Lives, Stylish Spaces. Russell ...
Hello AT,
Help! I have floor to ceiling rock wall in my log home that we are trying to modernize.
We are removing the pellet stove and tile and putting in one solid surface floor.
We are confus...
Psychedelic shower. Although this isn't the most universal bathroom decor, Moving Color's heat-sensitive tiles struck us as a blast from the past that's worth a look. Each line has a groovy title: "...
CA Boom V is almost here! The weekend-long event is a great way to check out brand new design materials and ideas, see some amazing architecture, and get acquainted with some of LA's great local reso...
Here's a new angle: The New York Times shows us the upstate home of former porn actor, Tom Judson (known in some circles as Gus Mattox). With a broad range of experiences in music and performing, Ju...
Josh sent us an email about this artwork: Does anyone know who this painting is by, or painters who do similar work (possibly inexpensively). Or any good links to where to buy some good wall art, I do...
DWR: Semi-Annual Sale
March Sales...
DWR
10% Off
Through Tuesday March 18th
online.
Rose and Radish
Clear out Sale
Ongoing
online
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Backyards, Beware: An Orchard Wants Your Spot. A look at the increasing number of urban gardeners planting and harvesting fruit trees.
Calling in the House Therapist. Renovation consultants can be...
Here's a keen idea for a kitchen or bathroom backsplash using vintage postcard images from the book, Creating Vintage Style. ...
AT:SF, I have a great vintage sofa that I purchased and then reupholstered several years ago. Unfortunately the fabric I selected did not wear well at all. I want to have it reupholstered. Here are...
Ahhh, drooling over all the beautiful things we see everyday in blogland, it's not easy deciding to actually buy something. Let's help Shellena who finally decided she wanted to buy this Lucite Do...
This Saturday (3.15.08) the Chicago Center for Green Technology is hosting a Green Homes Fair from 10 am to 3 pm. Admission is free, and two separate sessions will teach you how to green your home: ...
Suspension 1, watercolor, 17 x 16
Introducing Laurie Reid who has a gift for making the accidental and spontaneous, begin to look organized. ...
A lovely pic of fresh flowers from Wig3000: camellia flowers from his/her yard
EastVillageAmy says: I was reluctant to sign up for the Spring cure because I have a few other projects going on and mos...
Hanna is a blogger out of Finland, who is currently documenting her bathroom remodel. She is actually getting rid of the shell-detailed sink you see here, so consider this a little homage to what w...
We spotted this image of a Berkus-designed bathroom on the blog 1912 Bunglow...
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Last week on Wednesday we wrote our second to last Toolbox for Living post which featured butcher's twine from Kiosk. Check it out at My Toolbox for Living #5, Small, Sacred Supplies. Today we're g...
This week's LA Times Home & Garden feature story is a fantastic tour of a modern farmhouse. However, it's not built on a farm, but rather, on a lot in Studio City! It garnered a little bit of controve...
Sometimes you want a little humor with your illumination. The Light Drop from Rafael Morgan would not only be perfect in a bathroom, it's a light fixture that's sure to become a conversation piece i...
Did you know that most old toilets (made before 1994) use 5 gallons of water per flush? Many of us live in rentals, so replacing an old water-chugging toilet isn't an option.
So what can you do to s...
To go with yesterday's roundup of outdoor lighting we've put together some of our favorite votives and candle holders for on the table or along a windowsill to help create even more ambiance outside. ...
In our closet-sized bathroom, almost all our storage is mounted to the wall. Dealing with our own space limitations prompted us to look into ways to improve storage in a small bathroom. Since the ba...
We popped by an open house happening up the street, and before the agent showed us the bathroom, she said warningly, "It needs a LOT of love...!" But the bathroom actually reminded us of Lynn and Lei...
Hello AT,
We are thinking of refinishing the wood floors throughout our house, but I am wondering how I can get the amazing look of the floors featured in Our Children's Gorilla while still protectin...
We are so inspired by folks who can give up that comfy day job (with the regular paycheck and medical benefits that often come with it) to pursue their true passion. Now, we can add Sasha Wingate to...
Since we're always looking to add to our white vase collection, we can't believe we missed these when they first came out......
It's finally happening. You've been asking and we're finally ready to go North (we're heading South as well, but more about that tomorrow).
Living in Boston or its environs and addicted to furniture...
The Takumi Key Calendar plays upon both the metaphorical and also the innate physical desire to manipulate the mechanical as an effective way to keep track of the days of a month......
We hate stepping into a hairy tub. Hair wrapped around the bar soap is the absolute worst! We try to make an effort to leave the tub tidy because, not only do we have to come back to it, but we also...
So, I decided to do it (paint). Well, more precisely, I called Vinny to ask him if he would. I still don't know what color I will choose, but Max says sometimes the best way to help yourself decid...
Joey's Movers (and Trucking company) moved us in less than 3 hours last weekend. Although we don't have that much stuff, we were not looking forward to someone else handling it all.
Most of our lar...
In the latest issue of Surface Magzine, they featured this series of witty wallpaper from 5.5 Designers called "wallpaper games" as part of their bathroom products section......
Today's New York Times features a thoughtful and beautiful modern redesign of a warehouse. Frances Whitehead and James Elniski, faculty members at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, embrace...
Peter Sibilia, out in Brooklyn, has this 6' Mid-C Style couch w/ 5 Slip Covers which is actually a Goteborg Ikea sofa. We liked the pic and particularly that Peter thought ahead to get so many slip...
House tour participant Christy tipped us off to fabricguru.com. The online store has a wide selection of discount upholstery fabrics sold in remnant bundles and by the yard. Prices range from as lo...
Luceplan is Having a Special Sale
March Sales...
Duane Warehouse Sale
• Up to 70% off vintage tables, chairs and lamps
• March 19th through 30th
• 184 Duane Street (Hudson St.) 212.6...
We agree with the seller that this Vintage Hutch "Turquoise/Cottage Shabby Decor" Cute! is cute. We don't know if it's just the color, but it's really reminding us of Alicia's house. We do know that...
Fenway Gallery Warehouse SaleMarch Sales...
Fenway Gallery
Warehouse Sale
Two days only - March 15 & 16, 10am - 5pm
Everything discounted, all sales final
2023 W. Carroll (W of Damen), 312.330.521...
Need something shiny for your bedroom? Here's a deal on a brand spankin' new mirrored three drawer dresser from Z Gallerie. Originally retailed for about $700, this lovely piece is going for $550.
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In Chicago, a set of 2 Bianco Chairs from Room & Board for $550. Normally retailing at $599, this is a better than two-for-one deal.
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your busines...
Hello AT,
I moved out of an apartment and into a small house more than a year ago and the living room is still an overwhelming cavern of blankness.
I simply don't know how to put together a furnit...
We will always love the design of George Nelson's Desk Clocks but we might have to make room for a new addition in our Top 10: Bedside Clocks for this yellow orange and white beauty from Japanese desi...
Thursday's Thread
Welcome to Monika1, ShowLola, and Twenty-twenty-one!...
March 5, 2008
Even with a nice toolbox full of useful tools, you can be really stumped and find yourself having to run around the corner or stop completely if you don't have a few of the...
Lago's Fluttua C floating bed is not only unique for it's single post "floating" design, but also because it has that 60's mod vibe with its round shape......
In the current issue of Metropolitan Home, Lisa Skolnik presented a green rehab in Bucktown, the home of Smog Veil Records owners Frank and Lisa Mauceri. The project is the first home in Illinois to ...
AT:SF, I really need some decorating ideas for two rooms in my place. The loft needs to be very baby-friendly, my son Donovan just turned one and is on the verge on walking. The formal room needs he...
We tend to suffer from ideas-bigger-than-our-follow-through syndrome when it comes to finishing our craft projects. That's why we love this simple, easy and brilliant trash can transformation. Total...
It's just pretty. We've seen sleeker, we've seen cleverer, but we keep coming back to this one because the graphic foliage against the LivingEtc. cover is just so pleasing....
A staple in most homes, citrus fruit, including oranges, lemons and limes, makes a beautiful, fragrant display that can piled in a bowl. We also like to use them in a flower arrangement. Peeking o...
This image from Japanese design firm Leif caught our eye. Besides the very cool striped wood chairs, the use of a bright interior door forms the focal point in this room. We love the look, especiall...
bluecitrusart: spring obsession ($30)
see these below the jump...
Leave to it Heath to create the most stylish picnic set we've ever seen. What we wouldn't give to have the kind of life where we could not only afford this set, but take the time and care to have pi...
How about mixing Manhattans at your Paul McCobb bar cart and then lounging on your leopard settee in a swank mid-century rec room? Five vintage finds working together - all prices, info and links belo...
How Magazine has an interesting article showcasing some of the things designers like to collect for inspiration. As a designer myself, I've noted many of my peers tend to have very passionate collecti...
Erin writes:
Dear AT Europe,
I'm currently an Interior Design student in New York at NY School of Interior Design, and am interested in spending a semester studying in Paris.
...
If you're a fan of Alexander Calder, starting saving your pennies! We blogged awhile back about these Calder-esque mini-mobiles for the home, and now we're drooling over these wall tapestries designe...
While sitting in our doctor's office today, we were reminded of how much we love these glass jars used for holding medical supplies. Simple, functional, utilitarian, they easily make the transition i...
ReadyMade #33 - The Organize Everything Issue
The current issue of ReadyMade (#33) includes a spread titled "Basin Basics: Five easy ways to freshen up your bathroom." The tips from this issue can't be found online but include the following:
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Alexandre Arrechea at Pulse Contemporary Art Fair
Art & Design Events...
AT Events:
&bulll; March is bathroom month!
- See All Events Below -...
Here's a little inspiration for any of you doing the cure on your bathroom or if you just need a little visual motivation. Inside the March 2008 issue of Better Homes and Gardens, there's a "Get Organ...
Food blogger and cookbook author David Lebovitz is an American renter in Paris who inherited a narrow kitchen with a motley assortment of appliances stuffed under the slanted roof of his 650-square-...
AT:SF, My boyfriend and I are moving into a new apartment with an entry hallway that has no light fixture and no outlets. Any suggestions for battery operated or alternative power source light fixt...
If you're redoing a bathroom, don't discount second-hand fixtures. You can get well-made pieces and/or good deals if you salvage pieces that might otherwise go into the dump. There are a few places ...
Hello AT,
My shower is in dire need of some shelves for soap and shampoo storage.
I love the look of chrome shelves like the attached picture, but I hate shower caddies and those suction cup shelv...
As we mentioned, we've been sprucing up the garden so that we can entertain. However even with longer days, we are still left in the pitch black by 8:30. So we've been looking into outdoor lighting....
We saw a rainbow of retro phones in the window of The Touch on Valencia and began realizing we've noticed cord-ful phones making quite a comeback. ...
Adela is looking for a furniture ID: While casually surfing the FLOR website today I came across my dream bed in their Inspiration Gallery; a sleigh bed which is both traditional and modern. It's perf...
Art Night Weekend Art & Design Events...March is Bathroom Month and The Cure at Apartment Therapy
Art Night Weekend Pasadena
Pasadena's Art Museums all open and free
March 14-1...
Want a bathroom that feels like it's carved out of stone? We love the material travertine. It's a type of limestone and it can create a sense of nature like none other......
Etsy designer drinkanddream is offering an amusing selection of rockstar hall of famers screen printed onto roller shades to liven up the humble window covering......
Leo Marmol of Marmol Radziner at DWRArt & Design Events...March is Bathroom Month at Apartment Therapy
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An Evening with Leo Marmol
Thurs., 3/13, 6-8 pm
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In our experience, World Market can be hit-or-miss apart from their standard good deals (like window treatments and baskets). Checking their site this morning, we saw lots of colorful new items that...
Damien Hirst's Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
When it comes to art, it's hard to know what you like or maybe just why you like it. To prove that it has everything to do with personal preference Phillips ...
To go along with yesterday's things cluttering up the bathroom post and Gregory's post about when things start possessing you, we were reminded that if we feel overwhelmed with how much stuff we have ...
Back in September we blogged about Seattle home boutique Great Jones Home. This month's issue of Seattle Homes & Lifestyles lets us see how the store's style works in practice, via a remodel styled ...
Taking cue from our black and white bathroom (the one where the too-short patterned curtains drove you all crazy, but you loved the silhouettes on the wall), Kiel sent in some pics of his b&w water cl...
ATTACK OF THE KILLER SNAILS! The weather has been great these past few days in sunny So Cal, so this morning we thought we'd have some coffee on our patio- only to discover the horror......
The home of Michael and Nava Abel demonstrates their love of color and pattern. Micheal, an architect, and Nava, an artist, designed and built most of the home themselves. By combining some salvaged...
Since we're currently Cure-ing, lots of stuff is going to be making its way out of our house in trash bags in the next few weeks. In our ongoing efforts to live a greener life, we're thinking it would...
We love this vignette from showlola's home.
We've had a lot of sign-ups for our Chicago Cure group, and it's shaping up to be an amazing group! Thanks to all who joined, and we apologize for some...
This past weekend we did a little bit of cleaning up around the garden to try to get it ready for some outdoor parties. The plants had all grown wildly from all the rain this year so we gave them a l...
We admit it: most of the time we go to Anthropologie to check out the store decor rather than shop. When we got the catalogue a few days ago, their latest combinations of bath decor and accessories ca...
Hello AT,
I ordered this awesome walnut accent table from Target's Global Bazaar to use as my bedside table.
Well, UPS can't find it anymore and Target's issued me a refund.
I'm so bummed, but I ...
Continuing our journey westward along Third Street...
Bluegrass Home, on Third Street, true to the simple and straightforward ease its name conjures up, offers what owner, Kendra Rogers, a Kentucky n...
We would be remiss in our attempt at gathering inspiration for our dream garden, if we didn't include a few images from the queen of domesticity, Ms. Martha Stewart. While we may not have the space,...
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A super clear before and after, we just found this step by step transformation of a small living room through four photographed stages. Photos & details below:...
Excited about spring coming? Bring the beach into your bathroom. These bright striped towels are bold in a way that only Marimekko can pull off......
We've always liked the idea of window thermometers, but we're not really too fond of the digital display versions we see out there (they bring too much attention to themselves). Maybe we're just lo-fi...
A few weeks ago, I posted about Christiana Coop's home for Apartment Therapy. I loved her story so much — she left law to pursue a career in design — that I decided to go more in-depth and w...
• Learn how to make Sculpey Nature Prints - they're easy enough for kids to make and beautiful enough for you to display.
Below the jump: The Evolutionary Chair, Re-Surface Lighting and P...
Imagine the perfect bath experience - the temperature is just right, the bubbles are ideally bubbly. Now imagine that bath out in the rose garden, under a full blanket of stars.
Swedish designer M...
Name: Karina's Parents — Marianne and Bent
Location: Holbaek (2 hours northwest of Copenhagen, on a fjord)
Size: 1,000 square feet, 1 bedroom vacation home
Years lived in: 3 years worth of sum...
"Clean, Clear, and Under Control!" We aspire to have a bathroom like this one from ATLA reader Chez Larsson, who joined our ATLA Flickr Group......
“The Red Room in the Modern Architecture" containing small works by Kilimnik
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March is Bathroom Month on AT:Chicago
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Last week on Tuesday we outlined 5 common tools that add special support to the home toolbox. One of my favorites is the T25 Stapler (pictured below). Check it out at My Toolbox for Living, Specia...
Check out this Classic Machine Age Steel High Boy Dresser. It'd look great stripped -- or perhaps you like it as it is, with a bit of color.
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We love pairing red or orange with a buttery cream color. The cream takes some of the edge off and balances the boldness of such hot colors. We've compiled a roundup of color schemes, with warm colo...
A friend of ours just moved into a new apartment in Tokyo, and she noted that while her bathroom is teeny-tiny, she has a full soaking tub. "It's one of those walk-in tubs that in America is marketed...
These wall-mounted book shelves incorporate one of our favorite shapes — the classic "house" shape — into a simple, attractive and useful piece of storage furniture. David Restorick's Book House...
We've been oohing and aahing over Domino contest winner Catherine's home--especially her Hollywood vanity. Turns out it was a DIY project for her, and now here's an opportunity to do the same: this b...
These handpainted canvas floor mats by Saneity are available at Etsy. They could work in the bathroom because they have a non-slip backing and the surface simply wipes clean......
Kate is getting ready to shop and sent us an email: "Greetings, AT Chicago! I have a question I'm hoping you might be able to help me with. My girlfriend is going to be purchasing a Saarinen table ...
Hello AT,
I have a tricky situation.
I'm trying to find a suitable dressing for a single French door attached to a half-length window (with a deep window sill beneath it - so full length curtains ...
In Lakeview, this set of three contemporary nesting tables with glass tops is for sale...$50 or best offer.
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shopping Guide. ...
In many of the bathroom month posts, readers have expressed their love of Foam Soap Pumps. They drastically reduce the amount of soap you use and
many find the feeling of foam more pleasant than a de...
Vintage goodies: a votive holder, billiard balls in a basket, hands to clasp a love note or favorite photo and a trophy for your hero (or just to look cool on a bookshelf).All links and prices below ...
We can't get over the beauty of these hinoki bath tubs by Bartok Design. They combine the stark simplicity that's appealing in modern bathrooms with warm wood craftsmanship......
Yesterday we pulled together some sources for a blue bathroom. Today, we're imagining a sunny bathroom complete with yellow orchids. Click below for links and more:
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If you're fans of Lisa Solomon and Aurora Robson, you'll want to know that their "DDE" and "greenola" prints just went up for sale on Tiny Showcase. They're a limited edition of 100, and they're se...
Lisa, we love you, but your new mobile at Rare Device makes us feel a bit like anxious parents...you know, "be careful, dear, around that mobile... are you sure the strings are secure enough?"...
Chris and Faith of The Kitchn are coming to Chicago (from NYC and Ohio, respectively) this weekend for the Home and Housewares Show. We'll be meeting up with them for informal drinks at The Motel Bar ...
Ever since we found a way to conceal our bathroom storage, we've been reveling in our ability to choose what gets kept out and what we hide away. Though we love a streamlined bathroom as much as the...
For those of you starting The Spring Cure, maybe this will make you feel better: Sebastopol homeowner Nancy Fiddler is really cleaning out stuff. What's she getting rid of? Something that's been in...
Having just moved, I had a chance to take another look at everything I was hanging onto in the bathroom and all that I could let go of. Ironically I still moved it all and decluttered once I was in t...
A few years back, I was pulling 12-16 hour work days regularly and it was beginning to seriously affect my health (I also juggled two other part time jobs). One would assume working in the children's ...
Look at these beautiful spring vases by ceramicist Sandra Haischberger of Feinedinge. The one above is called "Little"......
When it comes to following design trends in our own home, we tend to miss the boat a bit. It's not that we're averse to joining up with a trend (if it's a good one...) it's just that, at the end of ...
Mary sent us an email: "I have a question and was hoping you could help. I live in a large high-rise condo in Lincoln Park and, unfortunately, one of our neighbors (we can't confirm who) is a smoker. ...
Beautiful idea requiring lots of maintenance? Not so, says William Garvey. A longtime tradition in English butler's pantries, teak sinks are watertight, long lasting and absolutely quiet. It's ju...
Andy Butkaj's bathroom equipment photo showcases a selection of bathing instruments hung like kitchen utensils, easily accessible and set for optimal drying after use. Andy must be one clean and organ...
Artdsgnr's apartment is no stranger to Apartment Therapy. His unique design style and ability to mix different styles together has constantly impressed and inspired us. One thing that recently cau...
We're...REALLY...late on this bandwagon, but we couldn't help but feature Wary Meyer's painted Eames shell chair a year or two after the fact. We love the idea of salvaging a vintage piece, especiall...
Matt from Amsterdam writes:
I have been living in Amsterdam for 2 years and just bought my first apartment that I am now renovating. There is one piece I have longed for since my first apartment in ...
Got a collection of fabric remnants you don't know what to do with? Anna Maria took a $15 ziploc bag of fabric scraps and created these beautiful Dresden plates that now decorate her studio wall......
Ever since we saw the edges of a fringed bath towel peeking from a basket in a Domino's March spread The Green List, we've been intrigued by the luxurious linens....
We're going to explore LA's design enclaves. We'll start with our discoveries on Third Street, working our way west from LaBrea to Robertson.
The Brendan Barry Collection is tucked onto the quiet p...
The bathrooms in our new bungalow were last tended to in the sixties, we think. The wallpapers in each cover every inch of wall that isn't otherwise tiled or wood paneled, including the ceiling! We ar...
The unique Fiction Mirrors are made from thin glass with a fading coating of reflective silvering. Each mirror's glass fades from reflective to transparent! Fiction Mirrors were designed by Jean-Mar...
For bedroom and bathroom months, we've looked at a few mirrors (here and here), but we haven't yet looked closely at floor-length mirrors. At least one floor-length mirror is a must for most homes. ...
Hello AT,
I was planning to buy the Parson's Desk in the polished white color to use as computer desk.
How does this desk hold up?
Will a white desk turn yellow over time or easily get stained?
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We've been thinking about bathrooms with nature inspired wall to wall images ever since we posted about them in January. Since then we've amassed a list of our favorite books to, well, cut apart and ...
Hello AT:SF,
I've lived in my very (and I mean VERY) small studio for over a year now. I've been looking for the right sofa bed, and I might have found one on UrbanOutfitters.com. The problem is, th...
We asked readers about a macrame comeback a few weeks ago - we do think it is something of a trend. We think we'll be seeing more and more hand-crafty looking stuff for the home start surfacing. This...
We told you we're suckers for displaying Granny Smith apples. That's why the Fruit Stack caught our eye and we want to add it to the Granny roundup......
Talk about a room with a view! We have to say we're just a teensy bit envious of this amazing view of the iconic Hollywood sign in the home of fashion designer Claire Stansfield's Los Angeles Home, se...
No medicine cabinet would be complete without something to help soothe burns, aches, pains, and cramps. These retro inspired ice bags can be used hot or cold to comfort whatever is ailing you. And ...
We love finding flowers in a bathroom. It's a small luxury that makes it seem as though a home's residents have paid attention to every detail. This arrangement is from Christy and John's Logan Squa...
If you are looking for tubs, put Vintage Tub on your list. Started six years ago, it is a family run business in Pennsylvania that wants to corner the market on antique and reproduction bathroom fi...
Megan of Not Martha had a mishap while carrying a standing lamp which led to a broken CFL...clean up ensued, followed by the thought..."oh right, CFL bulbs contain mercury" Yikes. She followed up with...
Wow, check out this crazy ceiling retractable bed that Ryan posted over at our home tech site, Unplggd. There's even recessed lighting on the bottom of the bed to light up the space underneath!...
At a friend's suggestion, we headed out to Abt Electronics on our big quest for a fridge and dishwasher. The Glenview location allows for the hugest showroom we've ever seen - with everything that fal...
We've had a stubborn toilet ring situation that wouldn't go away. Looking into various methods of removing it, we came across several sites mentioning using a pumice stone. It sounded like a good theo...
Last year, Lenox launched a line of modern dinnerware that they guarantee against chips! In addition to being freezer, microwave, oven and dishwasher safe, the six patterns in the Simply Fine Collec...
Want to know how to get music playing in every room of your home without having to tear down walls and run wires everywhere? There are solutions on the market such as the Sonos player or Roku Sound...
Animal prints are hot again - although did they ever really go out of style? Now you can add some safari chic to your bathroom courtesy of West Elm's Animal Print collection. The collection includes...
When we posted Chemicals to Avoid in Household Cleaners yesterday, a few folks asked for tips on disposing of chemical cleaners. Most cities now have hazardous household waste collection sites. Clic...
We remember being in France and commonly seeing pink, yellow, blue and orange toilet paper. Call it a cultural difference, but we were into it in a kitschy sort of way. So we went on the hunt and ro...
Ahh, Easter. It kind of crept up on us this year, but thanks to a certain someone in the office bringing 2 bags of mini Cadbury eggs to a staff meeting, we're now fully prepared for the onslaught of ...
Hello AT,
We are planning a bathroom renovation for a small, shower-only, master bathroom.
It hasn't been updated since the 1930's and still sports yellow and black subway tile, which we aren't fon...
One of our daily must-reads is MoCo Loco. You've seen their Montreal offices on Unplggd, now read an interview on DeZona with the Editor-in-Chief, Harry Wakefield. He says, We believe design can ...
Simon and Linda have a good question about making the most of the living room area in their new apartment:
So we're very excited about our new apartment and our new couch and chair from The Sofa Com...
What do you think of the lavender color trend for interiors?Voting and Info on all items shown below the jump......
Flush is the thing to be. No, not in the Bathroom Month sense of the word. Flush modern doors! It's tough to acheive a detail that puts a door surface flush to a wall surface without a jamb of some ...
We keep our hair dryer out hanging by a simple hook through a loop we made with the cord, ready to coif our 'do at a moment's notice. We like that it's right there when we need it, but also because we...
Bathroom month wouldn't be complete with showcasing the Spoon Tub from Agape. A perennial fixture at Moss in Soho, the Spoon Tub was designed by G.P Benedini in 1998 out of Exmar, a composite of re...
We love urban living, but whenever it gets warm we get a yearning for a little plot of land of our own, where we could spend the weekends pruning and planting and soaking up the sun... Walking up Co...
Air plants are neat. They don't need planting or weeding because they don't even need soil. The Magical Plant Garden, which includes four wild-looking botanicals, plays up the no-dirt advantage by s...
Slapped onto the back of a van near the front of our apartment is a bumpersticker that proclaims, "The Best Things in Life... aren't things!" We find the bumpersticker wisdom quite true and words to l...
To All ColorTherapy Posts
Color: Angelina - 1376
Brand: Benjamin Moore
Cute, isn't it? This almost looks like a bathroom in a summer lake house, but we're actually in a brownstone in Brooklyn. The ...
Yesterday's post about Orca Design's concept for a Bottleneck Saver sparked a bizarre wave of nasty comments. Despite the negativity, the simple design inspired me to create my own soap saver for p...
Alana is working on a whole new home!
We missed a few people in the run-down of our committed Curers last time, so we've added some names to the list. Let us know in the comments if we missed you ...
Maxwell posted these a few years ago, but we thought we'd bring them up again for bathroom month. Rolling shower curtain rings are a small indulgence that makes a big difference in the bathroom. Wit...
AT readers, I need your help. Big time. My new pup, Nan, weighs less than a loaf of bread (and about the same size, too), and she is a SCREAMER. Frankly, I'm really quite impressed with her vocal ca...
Last week on Monday we were still filling our Toolbox for Living and specified the 8 handtools required. Check it out at My Toolbox for Living #3, Essential Handtools. Today we're going to outline...
The Room & Board Burke 84" Sofa is a classic sofa with a bit of mid-century modern flair. This one's for sale because its owner is moving.
Click here to view these in bold below...
For the bathroom, guest room, or anywhere some old-fashioned typographical style......
We got a hot tip from AT reader Carol who wrote in to let us know about these glass mosaic tiles from Ann Sacks that was originally for a Malibu bathroom renovation. Unfortunately, the job went sour,...
You'll rarely find us chanting a mantra of "bigger is better". But, when it comes to Spark Fire's Ventfree Fireplaces, we were exhillirated by their Six Foot Fire Ribbon......
Steve sent us a question: "Hi. I'm new to apartmenttherapy.com I'm a recent graduate student who is about to purchase my first (humble) place. Given the square footage of my place, I think that I wa...
This is why we love doing Scavenger, you see stuff you just wouldn't see in stores anywhere. In this case, Jennifer in Cobble Hill's got a Striped Vintage Chaise that has been done up with "tan ult...
Hello AT,
After months of enviously looking at other AT reader's remodels I'm finally renovating my own apartment.
The one detail I didn't originally give much thought to was lighting.
I was hopi...
On open shelves or tucked away in cabinets, we think these bamboo nesting bowls would be a great way to organize your bathroom stuff. Cotton balls, make-up, Q-Tips, and whatever else you rely on in th...
The seventy-five year old sportswear company, Lacoste, has recently expanded with a new home line. Never shy of bright colors, Lacoste has made their towels and bedding in a multitude of bright colo...
From the AT Chicago classifieds, Maria in Evanston has a pair of Louis Ghost Chairs by Philippe Starck for $500. In excellent condition, if you've been considering these current "classics" this is a ...
Please go to our new link for Simon's.
Bathroom month wouldn't be bathroom month without a word about Simon's Hardware & Bath. Want to know where to go for kitchen & bath hardware, as well as locks...
March 11, 2008
In a conversations this weekend about Apartment Therapy (down in Florida), I found myself reminding people that you can make a huge impact on a room - totally transform it ...
March 12, 2008
Wallpaper hasn't been this cool in a long time. But since there are so many young, hip designers playing with the graphic potential of the medium, it's on a roll (no pun in...
If you enjoyed our SF House Call: Christiana Coop of Ferm Living as much as we did, then take a look at Anh-Minh's article from Saturday's Chronicle. We get another peek into Coop's 850-square foot...
We began the most recent round of Guess the Decade on Friday with this photo of a living room. An extra tough one, it kept people guessing all weekend - now we'll reveal the (surprising) answer and m...
AT:SF, Typically, I've fallen in love with something I could never afford! It's this Serge Mouille lamp, and it runs around three or four thousand dollars(!) Even a good sale or rusty version would ...
Today Julie, a textile science teacher (amongst other fabulous things) showed us the beautiful (and tedious!) art of fiber etching. The above photo is a great example of Julie's work. ...
We were entranced by these beautiful shoe storage solutions in French mag Marie Claire Maison this month. It seemed to be a happy coincidence, then, when Northwest Home also featured a noteworthy so...
As we shared earlier, we're working on our closet for own Spring Cure 08. It's got two challenges: it's an extension of our home office and it's right off our living room -- so we need it to look ext...
When it comes to choosing a "wow factor" for the bathroom, you can't do much better than Heath Tile. These collections are available through Ann Sacks, as well as through Heath Ceramics. Click below...
For those of you looking for a piece of mind when it comes to home security: the KwikSet's SmartKey deadbolt uses a new un-bumpable technology called a "side locking bar" instead of a traditional pins...
Modern-twist's Table Runner is both practical and pretty. The botanical and nature-inspired patterns bring nature to the table -- while, at the same time, since it's made from factory excess FDA gr...
Our friend mentioned the other day that their toilet handle kept sticking in the 'down' position and consequently the toilet would keep running for hours. They were going to call a plumber to fix it ...
bratcat2000 posted this picture of their living room in the AT:SF Cure flickr group
Ready to get started? We have a great group of 35 readers signed up for the Northwest SF-based Cure, and we hope yo...
Thinking about squeezing in a home office, crafting center or simply a place to pay bills or write letters into an unexpected spot in your home? Here's one totally clever......
Tyler at Plastolux sent us a great IKEA hack. We bet if you look closely, you can guess what he used... Besides the hairpin legs we've blogged, that is....
Dear AT Europe,
A few months ago I bought a Gustav bookshelf at Habitat in Dublin. I went back to get another one for a friend who loves mine, and to my despair Habitat have discontinued the line...
If I win the lottery this year, these Marmo Jewel Tile "Rock Star" Salvini tiles might make it on my Must Have list for my master bathroom. It's a gorgeous blend of luxe contrast: split face marble c...
If you like a nice, big flat shower head that dumps a lot of water on you AND you like filtered water running down your sexy body, this is for you. These ShowerUp shower head filters are some of th...
Even though we own an original vintage set of teak candlesticks in the style these are copying, the classic Danish momma-poppa-baby design never fails to get our attention....
Over on AT:NY, Maxwell referenced his Closet of Doom. Our ears perked up. We have one too! We call it our Scary Closet. It's the resting place for all of the stuff we don't know what to do with. O...
As familiar with Chicago resources as I am, I have thankfully gotten so much more from AT:Chicago's past threads, reader reviews, and our general archives regarding my current in-process move. I've fo...
Sarah over at AT Chicago had an informative post about which chemicals to avoid in household cleaners (and green alternatives). We also noted people asking where they could get rid of the chemicals th...
This weekend's OC Register Home & Garden section featured the the home of Jon Gothhold and Janice Lowry. They transformed a "jacked" ranch home in Santa Ana into a playful modern space. The above imag...
This is so simple and ingenious! The Bottleneck Saver is a small rubber ring that attaches to the pumps of hand soap and lotion bottles. By restricting the amount of dispensed material, it helps red...
Rather than just grabbing whatever Home Depot has in stock, try experimenting with the selection of spouts, handles, and faucets at California Faucets' Virtual Faucet Creator, and come up with the c...
Umbra is an innovator in the field of small organization and storage, and most of their products are reasonably priced. We like a lot of what they have to offer, particularly in the bathroom. Click ...
How to: Naturally Unclog the Bathroom Sink
These were our hottest posts from the past week of AT:LA posts. Jump below to revisit what you our readers deemed the best of the week...
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Hello AT,
I just purchased my first co-op apartment and want to add a backsplash in the kitchen-preferably one that I can do myself and that will allow the space to open up.
I really love the idea ...
Known for a wide range of Vinyl Wall Graphics, French design company Domestic has expanded its line and will soon be offering these adhesive mirrors that come as 50x50 cm sheets for a do it yourself a...
Stacy sent us a good question by email: "I have a wide end closet with two door openings. When I bought my condo, there were sliding doors in both of the openings making seeing different categories of...
Power your house with your toilet. When you flush and water rushes through the drainage pipes, the idea is that the Benkatine Turbine would turn that motion into electric energy...
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You've already likely seen the bookshelf version of this "invisible" shelving, but how about one for your bathroom towels?...
Hey AT:SF! My fiancee and I recently moved into a fairly old building with some quirks and other 'charming' issues. But most bothersome is the ugly heater coming out of the otherwise beautiful firep...
Our bathroom doesn't have any windows. To make things worse, to get the humidity out, the light switch also controls the incredibly loud fan. This means that you cannot have the lights on without th...
National Geographic Green Guide 03.08
We picked up a copy of the National Geographic Green Guide at the grocery store, in part for their list of chemicals to avoid in household cleaners. This week during the Cure, we're taking a closer ...
Bathroom month wouldn't be complete with showcasing the Spoon Tub from Agape. A perennial fixture at Moss in Soho, the Spoon Tub was designed by G.P Benedini in 1998 out of Exmar, a composite of re...
Habits often change (but sometimes old habits just won't die) when you go from living solo to co-habitating. We're wondering, in all honesty (and whether or not you live alone), about your bathroom do...
These have been around for awhile, but we just saw them again over the weekend and they continue to make us smile. The Pislellino Cotton Swab Holder was designed by Stefano Giovannoni for Alessi line ...
We are real ambivalent about this one. We find it both impossibly funny and possibly brilliant at the same time. You can make the final call. Garde Robe is a "first-class" storage solution for "Ne...
Bathroom Month inevitably means we have tile on the brain - we just can't stop thinking about the stuff. Trend Group USA is one of our latest discoveries. Their eco-friendly tiles can be configured...
Find out if your toilet is wasting water using nothing but your own two hands and a bottle of food coloring...(NSFW note: link leads to a video that starts automatically with sound.)
...and...
After jogging through Pasadena's Bungalow Heaven, we've been inspired to find Arts & Crafts style decor touches to add to our own home--even if it's not a Craftsman. We think these wood panels design...
Designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri nearly 40 years ago, the Componibili stacking system looks just as modern today as it did then. And because of its size plus the fact that it's made of plastic, it'...
Hello AT,
I have been wondering what this item is? Strange footstool?
I was hoping that your vast audience with crazy amount of knowledge would know.
I found it at a older neighbor lady's house wh...
designerbee's got some great tables and she's already buying flowers!
This place has the makings of a great apartment. I don't really want to move because of that. Money is an issue so I would just...
We have a sad, sad, tiny, minimal amount of storage space in our little bathroom. Our medicine cabinet is more of a make-up, toothpaste, deodorant cabinet and our emergency goods get stashed in the ...
Before...You may remember Shelly's work from the January Jumpstart Project - her Amy Butler fabric covered nightstand was a hit. She kindly sent us the info on a new project - another re-do utilizing ...
When we were checking out Neo-Metro earlier today, we saw these wall tiles that caught our eye. They're in the Ghost Bar at Dallas' W Hotel. The glam penny tiles are not by Neo-Metro, but they liter...
Bad news for those of us who enjoy a wood log or two on the fire during our chillier months here in LA. The South Coast Air Quality Management District board voted unanimously to impose fines on homeo...
We just caught the new DIY show, Decor It Yourself, on ThreadBanger. Riffing on our post, How To: Make a Tree Branch Curtain Rod, Meg demonstrates how to make curtains -- and makes it look oh-so-e...
Dornbracht is a German design manufacturer that specializes in bathroom fittings, accessories and furniture. What the collection lacks on affordability, it makes up for ten-fold with style. I found...
The furniture coming out of this local woodworking studio has strong Mission-style roots but the added flashes of contemporary design are just as graceful.
More photos, commendable green initiative...
In the AT Classifieds, friesemk (in Ravenswood) is selling this solid oak vintage teacher's desk. Seller says that it's very heavy and "the dimensions are 42" x 30" x 30" with four full depth locking ...
Last week, Laure posted about these Matryoshaka nesting dolls, and here we find a spacial living concept inspired by the same idea. The "Matroshka" is a "solution for storage, company, structure and e...
Promotional materials for WOM, arrived in our inbox and we had to share this bizarre, rocking egg chair with our readers. Designed by Barcelona-based firm, Lapaka, WOM is all about creating an intimat...
The seller of a Bottoni Sofa Charcoal DWR Like NEW has moved into a new house where it just doesn't work. Bummer for him, good news for you.
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Blue is one of our favorite colors for a bathroom: calm, clean, and relaxed. For bathroom month, we've put together a few ways to bring blue into the loo. Click below for more.
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When we first moved to LA, we were surprised when we had to buy a fridge for our apartment. We had no idea that the majority of apartments in LA don't come with the essential refrigerator (and someti...
Name: Christina
Location: Upper East Side
Apartment Size: 800
Favorite: The archway between front hall and living room
Christina recently returned to New York after 12 years of LA living. There...
A quick refresher for the bathroom is a replacement of the mirror. They are useful, will brighten things up and can be purchased very inexpensively. Click below for seven cheap but good choices from I...
A few weeks ago, we blogged about Zara Home's X-Sink, and there was interest in the metal shelving. Now here is a great Art Deco Chrome & Glass bookshelf that's similar even if it is a bit pricier th...
The gold standard of showerheads. Speakman's Anystream showerhead isn't kooky, witty, or cutting-edge. But it's functional, simple, and high-quality. And it's beautiful enough to be the showerhead u...
Jillian sent us an email: "I am desperately trying to find where I might be able to purchase a 1970's bedroom set called a "Corner Group" bed set. I used to have one in my bedroom, as well as my bro...
Hello AT,
Does anyone have any suggestions for good online sources for vintage and retro style fabric curtains?
The closest we could find to the type of drapery we are thinking of are some of the s...
Chicago Home + Garden: March/April 2008
If you've picked up the latest Chicago Home + Garden issue, then you've seen "self-professed party guy" Michael Mertz's Ukrainian Village condo and all of its contemporary touches and shots of light a...
We had a good laugh at Grace's post of the Whale and Elephant Hampers, but we seriously need a new place to throw our dirty laundry. Our current hamper is on its last leg. The new hamper needs to be a...
Jason Kottke did a little research on just that query and the while the jury is still out, the possible theories are all plausible.
He says," When I was in London a couple of weeks ago, a group of u...
We think people will either love or hate this collection. It's the Leather Suite by Neo-Metro, a collection of leather-accented toilets, vanities, and lavatory vessels......
March 10, 2008
>> PlantTherapy: Garden Clippings in which Matt selects the best garden clippings from the web this week
Today I am on the fine, windy, overcast coast of southern Flo...
Reader's favorite posts on AT:Chicago in the past week? A tour of Dave's New Place, a list of 7 easy to do Simple Upgrades for the Bathroom, a peek into 8 Apartment Bathrooms from Around the World, 2...
One of the nicest things
about home improvement is that it's not self improvement.
Sure, our homes store
our selves along with our stuff, and they reflect our personalities, for better
or w...
Danish House Tour: Julie and Soeren's Life on the Water
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With doorways similar to those found on submarines, the offices at the Toyko design company Nendo evoke the shapes of draped cloth or even ocean waves......
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