Apartment Therapy - Archive for the week of 2008-04-13

Small Cool Update: 83 Entries So Far

Todays new entries brings the grand total so far to 83 small cool living spaces posted for your perusal. Jump below for a roundup of ALL the entries and support your favorites with a good vote... ...

NY Spring Cure: Week Six - Weekend

This is Louisa's favorite room, the kitchen, and she's been a bit derailed, but not to worry, readjust your finish and land with us Louisa! Hello all! Here in NYC it is a stunning, hot spring day an...

International #4: Sarah and Angelo's Vancouver Digs

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Sarah and Angelo Location: Vancouver Size: 730 sq. ft Rent/Own: Owned apartment What is the advantage of SMALL? The art of editing your belongings, learning ...

International #3: Simone's Gastown Space

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Simone Location: Vancouver Size: 591 sq. ft. Rent/Own: Owned apartment What is the advantage of SMALL? I can only bring home things that are either very beau...

PlantTherapy: AT Plant Roundup

This week across AT there were suggestions on indoor/outdoor chairs, vines on ceilings, a simple and beautiful bud vase, a crazy front yard plant, turning your lawn into something edible, and a high...

PlantTherapy: Saturday Morning Flowers

This week's photos were sent in by Monica who describes her flower taste as, "Nothing fancy, as I really like it quite simple". Without a lot of fuss Monica brings flowers into her home, simply, s...

AT Asia House Tour: Jerry & Catherine's Small Space Style

Name:Jerry & Catherine Location: Bedok Reservoir Road, Singapore Size: 4 Room Flat, 93 sq. meters (1001 sq. ft.) Years lived in: Approximately 1 Year >> Enter Slideshow One of ATLA’s goals for ...

SF Hot Posts: 04.18.08

What was hot this week? No surprise -- our Northwest entries. Click here to jump below and check them out. (We've also included our top five non-contest related posts for your perusal.) ...

Guess the Decade: White Living Room

Happy Friday! We're kicking off this weekend with a game of Guess the Decade. Take a good look at design of the room above and jump below to make your best guess......

Look: Collapsible Bed With Tubular Grid

Nicola From Bern's prototype adjustable and collapsible Delta Bed has us daydreaming about getting our hands on some wood working tools and some thick plastic piping from Home Depot to make our own ve...

SF Spring Cure: Week Six Check-In

it's momo's new shower curtain looks great! Great work this week, everyone! We noticed an up trend in new photos in our flickr group - there have been some major changes to Curer's homes, and everyon...

Midwest #18: Lacey's Comfortingly Eclectic

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Lacey Location: Ann Arbor, MI Size: 545 sf Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? Small not only provides affordability for me, but a coziness that r...

Suburbia: Levittown Home

Title: Levittown Home Photographer: Damon Winter for the NYTimes Note: This is our new theme for April, May & June. Please join us!"Suburbia" is a weekly celebration of photography, the suburbs and...

Paper Source

Since so many DIY projects out there that call for decorative paper, we'd like to stock up on a bunch we love just to have handy for weekend projects. Paper Source is the best place we've found in San...

Abra Candelabras at MoMA

We have to admit that we're sharing these with you as much for the name as the classic candlestick shape in negative-space, surrounded by its glass orb. The effect is magic indeed....

LA Spring Cure O8: Week 6 - The Weekend

YardSale01’s controlled chaos. The amazing blue on the walls, the red radio and a great eye for composition make this lovely instead of crazy. How'd you do this week? Did you take any time this w...

Crystal Garland by Joris Laarman and Demakersvan

Heather's recent Crystal Paperweight posts put the shiny stuff on our radar. We ran across this Dutch-designed Crystal Garland with over 15,000 crystals hand-laid into a beautiful, undoubtedly expen...

Northwest #15: Corey & Bern's Mid-Century One Bedroom

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Corey & Bern Location: Seattle Size: 720 sq. ft. Rent/Own: Owned apartment What is the advantage of SMALL? Small spaces bring people closer... ...

Andy Warhol Prints 25% off at AllPosters.com

Looking for some new affordable artwork? If you order a poster today from allposters.com you'll get 25% off. We love their collection of Andy Warhol Prints. The best ones right here: ...

Inspiration: Friday Night Spa in Your Bathroom

Friday night. With our many commitments, it's the end of a very very long work week. Sometimes, of course, we wind down over dinner with friends. But we're just as happy when they cancel and we can pa...

Small Cool 2008: Posting This Weekend!

Just a heads up, everyone, that we've received so many entries that in order to post them all by next Friday, we'll be posting over the weekend. We know you'll be off enjoying the arrival of spring, ...

CHI Good Questions: Paint Color Change?

Brie sent in a good question: Hello AT Chicago! Can you help me? We recently ordered new furniture and with the addition of these pieces, I'm wondering if I should consider a paint color change. The w...

Southwest #20: Karen's Use Your Imagination Unfinished Rowhouse

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Karen Location: Denver, Colorado Size: 500 sq. ft. house Rent/Own: Own What is the advantage of SMALL? For the price that I could afford I can live within wa...

Hot or Not?: DIY Lamp from an Old Washing Machine Barrel

DIY Lamp from an Old Washing Machine Barrel...

Nice Things for the Bath

As Abby has been talking about in this week's cure, it's important to take time for ourselves, to not add one more thing to the pile of what needs to get done today and to remember to take time out to...

Look! The Crispell Family Flea Market Decor

We've never picked up this magazine until recently, and we're pleasantly surprised: some of their house tours are amazing and relevant! This particular feature on the Crispell family home is inspirin...

International #2: Sultan's Lovely Villa

Note: This entry is way too big for the contest and a bit incomplete, but we wanted to show it off because it's awesome, expresses the love of it's owner and represents a really different approach to ...

DC House Tour: Kevin and Julie’s Modern Victorian

This is from our DC finalist, Valerie. Comment away! Name: Kevin and Julie Location: Capitol Hill, DC Size: about 1500 sq ft. Lived in: about 6 years >> Enter House Tour This home has a lot in ...

DC House Tour: Kevin and Julie’s Modern Victorian

This is from our DC finalist, Valerie. Comment away! Name: Kevin and Julie Location: Capitol Hill, DC Size: about 1500 sq ft. Lived in: about 6 years >> Enter House Tour This home has a lot in ...

Lack Clamp Bookcase Lighting from Ikea

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

New Art at 20x200

We covered 20x200 here before, but for those not in the know it's a great website where each week they put up two pieces of art (usually one photograph and a work on paper) for sale in three different...

How To: Replace Doorknobs

The doorknobs in our new place have to go. We have more doors than ever, though, so it's a task we're avoiding somewhat (certainly not urgent but the knobs are really getting to us!). We found an arti...

Randolph Duke's Hollywood Home
Elle Decoration UK May 2008

It should come as no surprise that I'm not scared of bright colors, but every now and then I do like to indulge my "darker side" (because you all know we have one, hehe). Flipping through the May 2008...

Saving Grace: Droog Lamps Designed for CFLs

One of the peeks we're getting from the Milan furniture fair is of Dutch design collective Droog's exhibition: A Touch of Green. It's a collection of designs that explore the various issues surround...

SF Open Thread 107

Friday Q&A... ...

AT DC: Washington Post Buzz

We were so pleased today to hear from Colleen that the arrival of AT DC had already created buzz online at WashingtonPost.com with our blogging of Finials Antiques. As we've done in NY, CH, LA and...

5 Small Space Planters

After reviewing the Gardener's Supply Company yesterday, we thought it might be helpful to round up a few ideas for small space planters. The Pod Vases and air plants above are from Sprout Home, and...

NY Good Questions: What Type of Lamp Shades Should I Purchase?

Dear AT, I scored an awesome pair of vintage lamps on ebay and now I'm looking for the perfect shades. The problem is they're rather large: 34" tall with a 15" diameter (47" circumference). Th...

Update On Packing Light

Before we left on our big trip, we talked about packing light for a trip and at home. We're glad to report that packing light totally paid off and has committed us even more to the idea that small is...

Today's Email: Sunny Ceramic Lighting from Brooklyn

Last week I emailed on Best Storage Beds 2008: From High to Low (see below). Today, it is so beautiful outside, I wanted to do something sunny and optimistic, a perfect reason to highlight the comp...

SF Good Questions: Drawer Pulls for My Old Philco Stereo Console?

Hello AT:SF, I have two old philco record player/radio consoles. The one pictured had its fabric panels and hi/fi equipment replaced and the second one was turned into a bar. The speaker panels on the...

Midwest #17: Brian's Loft

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Brian Location: Chicago Size: 541 sf Rent/Own: Own What is the advantage of SMALL? There are so many reasons. Lower taxes / fees along with low utilities are...

Northwest #14: Allison and Bo's Bantam Roost

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Allison and Bo Location: Seattle Size: 509 sq. ft. Rent/Own: Owned house What is the advantage of SMALL? Small means less. Less to clean, less clutter, less ...

Using Chinese Elements: Wisteria Living

We've been thinking about how the Chinese Decor we saw on vacation could get incorporated into our home. With a look at Turquoise's Chinoiserie Meets the Beach we're definitely getting inspired. We ...

How To: Prepare for a Move
Martha Stewart Living 04.08

Martha is so good at breaking down big jobs into manageable steps. We're changing apartments soon, and we clipped her moving guidelines to help make sense of our big move. It's nothing we don't alre...

Rebecca's Cure: Week 15 - Magnetic Paint

>> Enter Slideshow Well, after a little break, The Winsome Clutterer has come back for the grand finish! A lot has happened in the last few weeks - but let me start catching you up with my favorit...

Best Storage Beds 2008: From High to Low - Email from 4.11.08

I am not a huge fan of underbed storage and generally believe that allowing the space underneath where you sleep to breathe and be free of clutter is a good thing, BUT necessity sometimes dictates us...

Decole House Sewing Kit

The only sewing kits we've ever had were free ones we nicked from the hotel complementary basket. They always come in handy, and we've probably earned the privilege of actually paying for one. The...

Sale Fabrics at Repro Depot

If a spring project is on your list, fabric browsing is a great place to start for either inspiration or a purchase (recover that chair! make some pillows!). On sale now at Repro Depot:...

DIY Inspiration: Color Blocked Sideboard
Wallpaper Magazine April 2008

We spotted this sideboard in the April 2008 issue of Wallpaper Magazine. We love the graphic color-blocking of the tonal gray values. This "Horizon" sideboard is by Pearson Lloyd for Martinez Otero fr...

Enamel Thermometers from Basic French

Whenever the weather gets really hot we always wish we had an outdoor thermometer, so that instead of just thinking it feels like 90 degrees we can actually confirm our guesses. These enamel thermomet...

Kitchen Spotlight: London Urchin's Amazing Fold-Out
From The Kitchn: Food, cooking, and nourishment at home.

Remember London Urchin, the Small Cool 2007 winner? She graciously allowed The Kitchn back into her apartment for a spotlight on her tiny fold-out kitchen, a truly amazing piece of design and carpentr...

CHI Spring Cure: Week Six - Weekend

very lame's (aka jenny's) organized magazines Looking through the Flickr pool, we see a lot of homes that have come a long way. Don't be stingy with those photos, because at the close of the Cure w...

Look! Poppies in Lancaster

Last year we went to see the amazing fields of poppies in Lancaster just to find that we had missed them by about two weeks. Instead of the incredible blooms we found...dirt. So if you're looking fo...

NY Open Thread 613

Now we're really into April...Welcome to boston brit, meg_ues and JenPDX!...

LA Good Questions: Hiring an Interior Designer

One of our buddies and his wife have finally taken the plunge to remodel their loft and had this question for us: Is it normal for the interior designers to bill for the hours they talked to the clie...

NY Good Questions: What Type of Backsplash should I Get?

Dear AT, I just moved into this apartment, and switched out the cabinets. Now I have this blank wall, just begging for a backsplash. The wall is sheet rock over brick, with uneven painting and ...

LA House Tour Roundup: Art in the Bathroom

The other day we blogged some inexpensive fixes for bathrooms. One suggestion – art - generated the most comments. Here, we've rounded up the bathrooms from a few of our house tour participants wh...

Thursday Giveaway Roundup: 04.18.08

This week there are three Thursday Giveaways on AT. 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...

Southwest #19: David's Downtown Dwelling

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: David Location: Los Angeles, CA Size: 700 sq. ft. apartment Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? Of course the obvious in terms of editing and orga...

CHI Good Questions: Experiences with Brocade Home?

An email question from Patty: I'm being flooded by catalogs and emails from Brocade Home. Do you have any information from people who've weighed in on the quality of their products? The photography is...

AT Book Alert: Update on Turquoise' Luxury Hotel Style Bedroom

Name: Vanessa De Vargas Home then: Venice Beach, CA Home now: Venice Beach, CA Here's another in our ongoing series of updates andsneak peaks of those featured in our newest book: Apartment Therapy P...

ICFF: A History & Preview
Metropolis April .08

The April issue of Metropolis has a fun piece on the upcoming International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF). It's the twentieth fair this year and in addition to a concise look back, we're treate...

AKTA

We were feeling a little frantic this morning -- so much to do, so little time -- and then we received an email from AKTA. We love Scandinavian interiors because they're always so light and bright an...

East #26: Ed+Ev's Studio of Great Ideas

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Evan Location: Kew Garden Hills, NY Size: 375 sf Rent/Own: Own What is the advantage of SMALL? Coziness, Intimacy are what I enjoy the most of being SMALL. ...

NY Late Breaking News: DwellStudio Overstock Sale

DwellStudio is having their bi-annual overstock sample sale and it starts next Thursday. At 80% off, it's not a bad way to acquire some bold patterns in the bedding department. April 24th throug...

Best Colorful Products Under $100

We stumbled upon this colorful photo of a kitschy kitchen and just couldn't get over how bright and fun it was. Because of this, we compiled a list of five products under $100 from online design shop...

Midwest Earthquake: Did You Feel It at Home?

A 5.2 earthquake in Illinois "that rattled skyscrapers in Chicago's Loop and homes in Cincinnati"? Really? I didn't feel it, and thought my sister in California was nuts when she called this morning a...

Archer Set of 2 Bunching Bookcases from Macys

We've been helping a friend look for some bookcases and came across this Archer Set of 2 Bunching Bookcases at Macys. We like the fact that it allows for some items to be stored in drawers, while stil...

Ombre Rug from West Elm

Ombre, from the French for shade or shadow, has been gaining in popularity lately (the catalyst was Prada's fall collection from '07) and the fashion trend has trickled down to housewares at West Elm....

NY Most Popular Posts: Small Cool Contest Hotties, NYT's Modern Family Home - 04.18.08

Small Cool 2008 East Coast Entry #14: Kristin's Cozy Village Studio This week's Hot Posts drew you in and inspired great discussion. Thanks for getting involved, and staying involved, in our communit...

An Ohio Home Renovation Without Credit Card Debt
The New York Times 04.17.08

Yesterday's New York Times featured an uplifting article about David and Gina Giffels, who have been renovating their 1913 Tudor home in Akron for 12 years without the use of credit cards. Their onl...

International #1: Aad's Compact Dwelling (Suitable for Laziness)

Here come the internationals! Sorry for the delay and watch out, because these folks will blow you away with their cool international style and the seductive accent of their words ;-). Enter Here: ...

Does Urine-Off Work?

A friend of ours got a nasty surprise when she finally decided to chuck her shag rug after her dog Kai peed on it a few times during the housebreaking stage. Once she lifted the rug up, the hardwood ...

SF Scavenger: Case Study Bed for $900

We've always been fans of the simple, clean lines of the Case Study Bed; this is your chance to snap up a king sized frame for less than half of retail. Click here to view these in bold below...

Good Quotes: An Argument For Smaller Homes

"So maybe it's time to think again about [re]imagining our homes. Not as vehicles for investment, but as wise and well engineered buildings which have limited floor space that "average" people can aff...

NY Scavenger: Risom Small Credenza for $1500

Welcome to Cambria Bold, our new Scavenger! I love drawers. When I first catch a glimpse of a drawer amidst a crowded Classifieds section, I enter an imaginary world where all is organized, every n...

Scoop: European Flea Market at Jayson Home & Garden

We snuck in (with permission, of course) to the tent during the set up of Jayson Home & Garden's European Flea Market yesterday. The weekend long event starts today and is the culmination of an idea t...

LA Scavenger: Vintage Pair of Draper Era / Hollywood Regency Chairs for $160

It isn't necessary to give these Hollywood Regency tub chairs a makeover per se--the wood and upholstery are both in fine condition. But we keep envisioning the wood frame painted a glossy white and u...

NY Good Questions: What Should We Do To The Staircase?

Dear AT, We're moving in next week, and we're not quite sure what to do with the staircase! At first we were going to paint over the red and make it a mid-gray (with the big wall to the left of it...

CHI Scavenger: Modern Desk and Chair ca. 1950 by Johnson Furniture for $650

In Andersonville, this great mid-c desk is for sale. This piece is bleached mahogany with brass and enamel pulls on brush finish brass feet. Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your...

Inspiration: Eye Candy from Habitat

When we lived in England during college, our favorite store was Habitat. (We still have the catalog from autumn of 1998 that we picked up in a London store!) Gregory from ATLA even posted Habitat's ...

Event Tonight: A Moment in the Sun

Tonight, at DWR Tree Studios, learn more about solar power with the University of Illinois Solar Decathalon team. From the website: The Solar Decathlon is a competition to design, build and operate t...

CHI Open Thread: 106

Here comes the weekend... Hello to Wig3000, Jenny!, and Ekoshyun!...

AT Europe: Paris - Joe the Polar Bear from Ibride

The latest animal-inspired piece of furniture from French designers Ibride is Joe the Polar Bear, a limited-edition white laminated wood bookshelf that they call the "masterpiece" of the company'...

Napa Restaurant Owner Connects to Earth with Home Made of Soil
SF Chronicle: 04.12.08

Last weekend's Chronicle included an article on a woman who made her house out of soil. Sandy Lawrence, the owner of vegetarian restaurant Ubuntu in Napa, built a 3,136-square foot house on 90 acres ...

Small Cool Update: 72 Entries So Far

Todays new entries brings the grand total so far to 72 small cool living spaces posted for your perusal. Jump below for a roundup of ALL the entries and support your favorites with a good vote... ...

Window Screens: Yay or Nay?

Our city housing inspector recently dropped by to see if the laundry list of fixes were met by our landlord. Strangely the list included window screens, even though we particularly asked that we did n...

SF Good Questions: Where Can I Find Silver Plant Pots?

AT:SF, Do you happen to know where I might purchase (or how to make) the silver plant pots that are shown in Northwest #11: John's Mission Melange? There are 2 on top of his credenza (with orchids.) ...

Presotto Italia Storage Beds

Under-bed storage is one of most valuable hidden storage real estate in the home. We store our magazine collections in plastic bins under our platform bed (mostly issues of Saveur and Martha Stewart),...

Northwest #13: David's Designer Digs

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: David Location: San Francisco Size: 700 sq. ft. Rent/Own: Rented apartment What is the advantage of SMALL? Living in a small space forces me to curate my pie...

Angel Hair Baskets from MNLStyle

These decorative baskets are made from the threads of the abaca plant, a quickly renewable resource from the Philippines. The unique shapes and sizes are pleasing, as well as the subtle coloring rem...

How To: Media Fast

WHAT!? No TV? Are you CRAZY? No, we're doing a media fast. Like any kind of fast, this kind of cleansing is tough but the benefits are worth it. We use it when we're trying to jumpstart our creat...

AT Europe: Books in the Bathroom from Elle Décoration

Last week's post about French Elle Décoration's suggestion that bookshelves make a nice touch in a bathroom solicited a certain amount of alarm from the "hygiene" patrol. Maybe I've lived in France t...

CHI Spring Cure Member on Design*Sponge

Reading Design*Sponge yesterday, we noticed a familiar photo. For her DIY Wednesday column, Grace featured Jenny, a Canadian member of our Spring Cure also known as very lame in our Flickr pool. Jen...

Pendant Lights: Task Lighting

Since this week in The Cure we're talking about lighting, we thought we'd round up some of our favorite utilitarian style pendant lights. These lights are great for areas that you need a little bit o...

Housewarming Gifts

Last night, we stopped in to see a friend in her new home. It was an unexpected visit so we’d left their gift at home. We’ll bring it the next time we visit them and ensure they have the best of...

Architectural Wooden Mirror from Flutter

A mirror used in the right place can really pull a room together. We love this Architectural Wooden Mirror from Flutter - what a statement it would make in an entry or above a fireplace; we could even...

Midwest #16: Rhianna's First Place

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Rhianna Location: Metairie, LA Size: 709 sf Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? It only takes a couple of hours to clean the whole apartment. ...

Trays from Magenta

In our home, trays are indispensable. They catch our change and keys by the front door, they get pretty vignettes arranged on them in the bathroom and on tables. They corral clutter. Beside the bed...

D-Listed Decor: The Worst of Craigslist

I'm gonna bust a bit of nepotism here and point out my younger sister's hilarious website, D-Listed Decor, a blog dedicated to all the wondrous "Umm, no thanks" finds from Craigslist... ...

ELT Easy Green Living Wall Systems

Blame it on the weather, but we're going green thumb crazy. Unfortunately for us, we have no backyard. Our solution? Get a living wall! ...

East #25: Lauren's First Post-College Grown-Up Digs

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Lauren Location: Burlington, VT Size: 495 Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? I love the coziness, especially through the long Vermont winters. I...

Flickr Finds: Paper Room Divider by Artful ReDesign

Here's an interesting way to divide a room, DIY style: Hang a curtain rod from the ceiling, and clip sheets of pretty (handmade?) paper to it. We like the variations of paper pictured here: the color...

Home Inspiration from the Angela Adams Catalog

Angela Adams' rugs are so bold, graphic and colorful that they need a laid-back home to really shine in without overwhelming the space. It turns out that such a home is quite an appealing one all on...

LA Survey: Light Floors or Dark Floors?

Our friend's considering swapping out her light floors for dark ones. We love light floors, especially as they're done here, warmed by the natural yellowing of the clear varnish coating. But dark fl...

International #4: Sarah and Angelo's Vancouver Digs

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International #3: Simone's Gastown Space

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Come Flea with Me: 2008 Trip Calendar

We just learned about Come Flea with Me through the great A Fresh Squeeze email blast. This flea market expert scouting team started in 2000 with two sisters who saw their lifelong passion and discer...

LA Times H&G 4.17.08

Back in February, Gregory posted about the urgent need to help preserve the Neutra VDL House II, and today's LA Times Home & Garden goes into more detail as the deadline for funds needed looms. The fi...

Misfits Modular Sofa by Ron Arad
The New York Times 4.17.08

Designer Ron Arad created this unique sectional sofa fifteen years ago for Italian company Moroso, and it is finally going into production this year. Misfits is comprised of six forms: two ottomans,...

Union Bench by i do Design

From far away we thought this was an hors d'oeuvres bowl... not quite. Scandinavian company i do Design has created a bench for indoor or outdoor use that allows "360 degrees of vista enjoyment." Soun...

Vintage Chair Refurbishing Ideas from Etsy

We love searching Etsy for DIY ideas. Today, we found several refurbished vintage chairs that gave us a few ideas for our own projects, if we ever get around to them... ...

Look! Orla Kiely in Hong Kong

After spending time in small villages in China, Hong Kong was like traveling to the future. Seeing this trolly decked out in Orla Kiely wallpaper made us feel right at home. We're big fans of her ho...

NY Good Questions: How Can I Pimp Out My Nightstand?

Dear AT, I'm hoping that AT's creative readers can help me "pimp out my nightstand." I'm unhappy with the bedside table, the lamp, and the clock. I've been thinking about either a white or a mirr...

SF Good Questions: Would You Buy Upholstered Furniture Online?

AT:SF, How does everyone feel about buying major upholstered furniture (sofas, chairs) without trying them out first? There are so many wonderful pieces online but I am very leery of making such a l...

CHI Good Questions: Dark Floor Trend Staying Power?

Sophie has a question for the crowd: I have been house-hunting for a month and found some interesting features which I like. I noticed increasing number of modern condos/lofts featuring dark wood floo...

Southwest #18: Brooke and Cort's Downtown Walk-Up

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Brooke and Cort Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Size: 590 sq. ft. apartment Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? I love small spaces. I wouldn't hav...

A Note on Lighting

If only it was always daytimeConsider the scene: my apartment nearly empty and all boxed up. Only the overhead ceiling fixture is lighting the room instead of the 4 or so lamps I usually have. My de...

Northwest #12: Xing's Apartment for a Wanna Be Artist

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Xing Location: Seattle Size: 700 sq. ft. Rent/Own: Rented apartment What is the advantage of SMALL? I become single and moved to here from a 1800 sq ft hous...

The Gallery Rene Lynch

from the Secret Life of the Forest series, Fireflies. oil on canvas. 30" x 20". 2007-08 On this beautiful spring day in NYC, I wanted to share the work of Rene Lynch -- paintings of young women on...

Look! Small Space Party Glasses

Earlier this week, we rounded up a few small space wine racks. Today, we're sharing one of our own solutions to the space dilemma. We like using small patterned glasses to serve wine and cocktails. ...

Thursday Giveaway: The Shower Bow

Congratulations to Doug, who won last week's giveaway, Over 400 Pop Music CD's. Item: The Shower Bow Retail Price: $30 Description: The fellow who invented The Bow (as we like to call it), Patric...

Look!: Porch-Garden Mini Landscape

Living a spacious life with very little actual space doesn't get much more creative than this. We dream of one day having a yard to landscape lavishly, but Flickr user DanielleOsfalg's friend John M...

Best of KBIS 2008: Hirsch Glass

Headquartered in New Jersey, the Hirsch booth at KBIS caught our attention with its vibrant colors and tile pattern combos... ...

Weekly LA Sales Calendar: 04.17.08

20% off at Reform School websiteApril Sales... Reform School Online Sale Ends Saturday April 20th, midnight 20% off entire site (excluding some original artwork and current student of ...

Stack Storage Drawers by Shay Alkalay

The Milan Furniture Fair began yesterday, and tons of new designs are hitting the web. One that has shown up and made us want MORE is Shay Alkalay's Stack drawer unit for Established & Sons. Alkalay...

Is it Green? The Case of Durability vs. Cor-ten
From Re-nest: Our site that covers abundant design for green homes

We've come to terms that our long-term crush with Cor-ten could be, in reality, a short-term fling. Vinyl, despite our musings, just doesn't feel right. But where does that leave us? Click here ...

Free Gardening Classes at Magic Gardens Nursery

Until we got some much-needed gardening lessons from a relative we were convinced we had a black thumb. For those of you not lucky enough to have your own gardening tutor, Magic Gardens Nursery in Ber...

Mini Pug + Mini Eames Lounge = Small and Cool?

Okay, so it doesn't have much to do with small space living and it's most likely PhotoShopped, but we had to post this photo......

Milk Bottle Carafes at Three Potato Four

If you love retro typography, multi-purpose glass bottles, and saving the world from hunger; then take a look at these glass milk carafes from Three Potato Four. Available in 32oz or 8 oz sizes, thes...

AT: Asia Store Mooi Beijing

Tucked away in the middle of the 798 Art District in Beijing we found a little bit of home. Seemingly out of place, Mooi is filled with mid century finds culled from European flea markets by owner Sh...

NY Good Questions: Paint Color For This Bedside Shelf?

Dear AT, Here's the deal: I've just recently purchased the ubiquitous Ikea MALM bed, in black-brown. I loved the suggestions I found on here for how to avoid the all-Malm room (an idea I'm positi...

Trip Around the Wool Blanket

This lovely handmade patchwork blanket is quite possibly one of the most beautiful blankets that we've seen. Ever. ...

Faux Bois File Folders

We live by Mary Poppins’s credo: “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and, oops, the job’s a game.” While it’ll always be a challenge for us to fi...

Midwest #15: Lindsey's NYC Comfort in Old Town

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Lindsey Location: Old Town, Chicago Size: 491 sf Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? I prefer small because it's just more cozy and warm - not to ...

Room & Board Presents: A Workspace that Actually Works

- Sponsored Post - Ellis Desk--designed by much of Room & Board When anyone at Room & Board has an idea for a product, their voice gets heard. While not the easiest way to innvoate, collaboration ...

Southwest #17: Matthew's Cartoonist Corner

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Matthew Location: Los Angeles, CA Size: 325 sq. ft. apartment Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? It fits me. Last year I had a much larger one-be...

SF Weekly Sales Calendar: 04.17.08

Aquarabbit's Tax Time SaleApril Sales... Aquarabbit Tax Time Sale Online Read our post here ...

East #24: Melissa's Pod

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Melissa Location: UWS, NY Size: 825 Rent/Own: Own What is the advantage of SMALL? In New York City you are always surrounded by consumption. Living small mak...

Save the Date: Apartment Therapy Party on May 15

Mark your calendar - we're throwing a party! On Thursday, May 15, we'll be gathering at Room & Board right here in Chicago for the wrap up of Small Cool 2008. From 6-8 pm we'll be announcing winners, ...

Open Canvas

Julie, veteran blogger and home-renovator, came up with the best idea for alleviating pre-demolition jitters. As her family geared up for a complete kitchen renovation, the week prior to start date w...

Today's Email: Closeup on These Stainless Steel Shelves

Last week I emailed on Rare Earth Magnets & Magnetic Paint (see below). Today I want to zoom into the house tour above and tell you all about on of my favorite designs, those stainless steel shelve...

San Francisco City Guide
Domino: April 2008

The latest issue of Domino had us extra-intrigued due to its San Francisco shopping guide. We love to hear where other people's top destinations are in the city, and we were curious how many (if any) ...

Water Drop Inspired Design

From glass vessels to iPod speakers to a sculpture made of recycled water bottles, we love the basic shape of a water drop put to use in all types of design. A few of our favorites:...

Barbara Bestor's New House
LA Times 4.17.08

Today's LA Times Home & Garden section features the recently built home of architect Barbara Bestor. Bestor also is the author of the popular "Bohemian Modern" book which documents the eclectic mix of...

Toothbrush Holders
The New York Times 4.17.08

Don't ask us how The New York Times came up with a 1600-word story concerning the evolution of the toothbrush holder. (we're still shocked we read the whole thing). With a new Stylish Toothbrush, AT...

SF Scavenger: 3 Matching Bamboo Rugs for $100

Ugly floors? Snap up these 3 Matching Bamboo Rugs - Almost New - Look great!, and we bet they'll look infinitely better. Click here to view these in bold below...

NY Scavenger: Vintage Funky Argyle Bent Steel Side Chair for $85

There's something inherently preppy about argyle. It summons images of cozy socks and sweaters, golfing outfits, or Scotsmen. Vintage Funky Argyle Bent Steel Side Chair pits those neat sensibilities...

Gardener's Supply Company

Gardener's Supply is a great resource for both outdoor and indoor items including a wide range of eco-friendly goods - check out their selection of solar lights and compost systems. They sell gard...

Backyard Planning, Phase I: Bougainvilleas

Ever since last week's scare and removal of my sago palms, I've begun planning my backyard. While my wisteria is thriving and my irises are beginning to blossom, I'm contemplating adding one or two b...

NY Weekly Sales Calendar: 04.17.08

Clio is Having a Sale! April Sales... Auto Yard Sale Up to 75% off Etro pillows, Missoni towels and John Robshaw bedding Through April 20th 803-805 Washington St., nr. Horatio St. 212.229.2292 - S...

Rare Earth Magnets & Magnetic Paint: Wall Transformers - Email from 4.10.08

April 10, 2008 Go beyond corkboard and pins. Here's a great tip that I found when I visited the super cool advertising firm upstairs in our building here on Crosby Street. They used one ...

CHI Scavenger: Vintage Herman Miller Peter Protzman Chairs for $150.

Four vintage Peter Protzman for Herman Miller chairs are for sale for $150 each. Jump below for the links to these and other good finds: Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your busi...

LA Scavenger: French Casual Chairs 1950s for $350

Oh man. If we had the room, we'd snap up this pair of French chairs up faster than you can say, "Yellow Submarine." Alas, our home is on a diet right now, so we're sadly going to let these sunshine y...

Bamboo Floors
The New York Times 4.17.08

Here on AT, we've asked Is Bamboo Really as Eco as We Think? and looked at IKEA Bamboo Flooring, but there are still lots of questions and confusion due to the many various qualities and prices in the...

NY Good Questions: How Should We Fill These Glass Drawers?

Dear AT, We just bought a house with a beautiful kitchen, but the drawers have these tacky viewing windows that are filled with colorful marbles. Any creative ideas on what to fill these glass drawe...

Hot or Not? "Diamond" Glass Sculpture Paperweights

Click below for voting and info: ...

Cartoon Furnishings
The New York Times 4.17.08

Jumping on the Murakami train that's stopped at the Brooklyn Museum, The New York Times rounds up some cartoonish furnishings designed for adults in this week's Personal Shopper. In addition to Fran...

CHI Sales Calendar: 04.17.08

Flowerpot by Karen Eriksson at LilleApril Sales... Mrs. Meyers Laundry Detergent Sale $2. off detergent through 4/21 Online Design Within Reach Free Shipping Through April 22 Tree Studios, 312.28...

tc studio Knife Hooks

Evoking memories of Fatal Attraction and bad 80's slasher flicks, these coat hooks screw into the wall for storage, and also remind guests to follow your house rules...or else! Another close-up and or...

Small Cool Update: 64 Entries So Far

We're at the mid-way point of week three of our annual contest and 64 small cool living spaces have been in the spotlight - voting is closed on the earlier entries, but we've posted plenty of new ones...

What If Homes Came With Nutrition Labels?

Eco-conscious architect Michelle Kaufmann AIA, LEED® AP posted an interesting series of charts, comparing the Sunset Breezehouse’s energy usage to that of a traditional style national best selling ...

New AT Book: Just Delivered !

Excuse me while I giddily take photos of the new Apartment Therapy book, fresh from its Amazon packaging. But after working lots of long hours on the book project with Maxwell and Jill early in 2007, ...

Barnwood Bench in the Sundance Catalog

Something about this bench makes us feel like we can take a load off at the end of the day. It's simple without being too antiseptic, for those of us who lean away from the more modern, sheet metal ...

Northwest #11: John's Mission Melange

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: John Location: San Francisco Size: 700 sq. ft. Rent/Own: Owned apartment What is the advantage of SMALL? You're forced to go with quality over quantity. ...

11 Inexpensive Updates for Your Bathroom

Even if you’re not doing the Cure, you might want to consider a facelift for your bathroom. Even small updates can have a big impact on home, and on your mood. Here are 11 fixes; try them and see ...

Color Combo: Yellow-Gold and Red

Yellow-gold and red have come back in a big way this year, shaking off the dregs of their long-time association with Ronald McDonald. One of our favorite designs is Julia Rothman's Red Sky Wallpaper...

East #23: The S.S. Waverly

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Mat Location: Greenwich Village, NYC Size: 200 Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? The ability to mix things up and create fresh new looks simply ...

Reader's DIY Tiled Wall Poster

ATLA reader "TheBestChickEver" noted we're a bit shy recommending something called The Rasterbator, so she gave us this alternative with an example of her own DIY wall treatment, shown above....

Etsy Scavenger: Circus

SuspectShoppe: Before You Go ($30) see these below the jump...

Souvenirs

It takes discipline to be selective about souvenirs. All too often it seems easier to get swept up in the moment buying things just because they're there. We all want to remember the great trip we w...

Product Update: Rolling Rings in Oil-Rubbed Bronze

Yes, we've blogged 'em before both in NY and Chicago. But, here in the land of the bronze tanned beach god, we thought we'd throw in a mention for those of you who might feel left out because their u...

CHI Good Questions: Source for Driftwood?

Steve emailed us a good question: I've been looking for a long time for a decorative piece to hang in the large open space above my TV/media center (shown above). I'd like something rustic or natural...

Bionaire EverFresh Air Exchange System: Window Mounted Air Filter

We're still in the honeymoon period with our IQAir HealthPro Plus, as it has proven to be an anti-allergen saviour in our apartment. But what if you don't have the room or money for a dedicated large ...

AT on... Baths

We've been reading The Eight-Step Home Cure and have to admit, we're a little stuck on something. No, it's not the cleaning or the throwing out, those things are all fine and well. It's something alto...

AT Europe: Paris Close-Up: An Oriental Rug in the Kitchen

One of the most eye-catching elements of Nathalie & Keith's Paris apartment in a converted factory in the 11th arrondissement is their kitchen and dining room -- especially the faded oriental rug on t...

Look! White Room, Purple Chair

While checking out some photos at Taverne-Agency, we got so inspired by this one photo of a neutral living room with an effective and sophisticated pop of jewel-toned purple. [ Photo from Taverne Age...

NY Good Questions: How Can We Make the Dark and Light Furniture Work?

Dear AT, We got a table and chairs from some friends and they are dark wood, whereas the rest of our apartment is light wood. We don't have a lot of options and can't buy anything new, and wonder i...

SF Weekly Events Calendar: 04.16.08

Musical Chairs at Zinc DetailsArt & Design Events...April is Small Cool Month at Apartment Therapy Zinc Details "Musical Chairs" Party for Winners of the First Annual California Colleg...

4 Steps to Keep Your New Furniture Looking New

So you just plunked down a small fortune for a new couch or a great upholstered chair. Some tips to keep your new couch from turning into your...well, your old couch, after the jump... ...

MOLGER Bench from IKEA

We've been eyeing the MOLGER bench at IKEA for awhile. It's shown in their bathroom collection, but we've been considering it for our entryway. It's the perfect height to hold a few potted plants on t...

Outdoor Pillows from Williams-Sonoma Home

We mostly think of outdoor pillows for poolside and super swanky outdoor areas at home. But Chicago yards, patios and decks need comfort too. We found several beach-inspired designs available from Wil...

Orbit Plates & Bowls by Catharina Kippel

Yesterday, we looked at the modular Adonde Dinnerware. The posting piqued our interest in modern and modular dinnerware. Today, it's the stackable Orbit collection from designer Catharina Kippel. The ...

Stainless Steel Tile Backsplash from Modwalls

Apartment Therapy is no stranger to Modwalls, so it should come as no surprise that when we were trying to get inspired for our own upcoming kitchen remodel, we went straight to their online portfolio...

Roost Ceramic Stools

These ceramic stools are ultra-versatile. The ivory glaze modernizes a traditional design, making the stools compatible with several different decors. The size (about 18 inches high) allows them to ...

Inspiration: Bird Cages

We remember being inspired by this bird cage vignette in Stefanie's House Tour and had wanted to find our own at the Mongkok Bird Market. Alas, we ran out of time and didn't bring one home. So we've...

East #22: Danielle and Meg Try Color

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Danielle & Meghan Location: New Rochelle, NY Size: 700 Rent/Own: Own What is the advantage of SMALL? We like to consider ourselves minimalists, but it’s so...

A+ Totally Clean Service

We just heard about A+ through a friend and since a good, word of mouth tip is NY gold, we're blogging her new company asap. Charmaine started A+ Totally Clean Service herself and has been doing a ...

SF Good Questions: Recommendations for Designers in Sonoma?

Hi AT:SF, I have to furnish a 850 sq. ft. carriage house in beautiful Sonoma. The carriage house has a full kitchen, bathroom, 1 bedroom and a living area. There is limited storage space I need to ...

LA Event: Biz Ladies Meet Up

We made a point of dragging our jet lagged self over to the Biz Ladies Meet up last night and aren't we glad we did. Not only did we get to meet Grace from Design Sponge but we got a chance to see fi...

Midwest #14: Annie's Logan Square Home

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Annie Location: Chicago Size: 564 sf Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? Small forces editing. And editing, I find, is the most difficult yet mos...

NY Spring Cure: Week Six - The Bathroom

Holly in DC cleaned her windows for an instant Cure. When visiting clients I often find that windows are very dirty and recommend cleaning them. Though it can be laborious, this has to be the cheape...

NY Weekly Events Calendar: 04.16.08

FEG, one of the companies at the Emporio Mediterraneo Art & Design Events... AT Events: • April is AT's Small Cool Contest! • AT Book Signing Event at Brooklyn Designs 2008 in Dumbo on...

Southwest #16: Courtney & Alex's Eccentric Pad

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Courtney & Alex Location: Los Angeles, CA Size: 830 sq. ft. apartment Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? Any change to your apartment results in ...

Muji Envy

A trip to Asia would not have been complete without a stop at Japanese retailer Muji. For those of us on the West Coast all we can do is drool over what ATNY reports on. So we hit up 2 stores: one i...

Northwest #10: Lydia's Leisure Suite

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Lydia Location: Portland Size: 608 sq. ft. Rent/Own: Rented apartment What is the advantage of SMALL? Living in a small space forces me to constantly evaluat...

Weekly LA Events Calendar: 4.16.08

Michael Kalish at MODAA Art & Design Events...April is Smallest Coolest Month and The Cure at Apartment Therapy Preview discussion for Dwell on Design Los Angeles Deasy/Penner&Parners, Bri...

Look! Cherry Blossom Season

The brief blooming season for cherry blossoms is nearing a close, so we're posting some pictures of these gorgeous flowers before they're all gone. We snapped these photos on our trip out West a lit...

Phillips de Pury Presents: Maxwell the Tastemaker

Pedro Friedeberg's Hand Chair, 1964 If you are new to the world of art auctions, or just curious what it's like, head over to Phillips de Pury next Saturday for Saturday @ Phillips. On April 26th at...

Clearsighted
The Oregonian: 4.10.2008

This bit of serene inspiration comes from Dave Edwards' Portland home in West Hills, which he recently remodeled and updated from its 1960s origins....

The Gallery: Pamela Michelle Johnson

With Art Chicago and Artopolis right around the corner, we are excited to discover and feature more Chicago artists. Pamela Michelle Johnson is one of them. She is currently working on a new series of...

Stacked Horizontal Mirrors
InStyle Magazine February 2008

Yesterday, Sarah at AT:Chicago posted about placing mirrors horizontally as an easy way to increase the sense of space. It reminded us of a recent clipping we saved from the February 2008 issue of Ins...

Slow Chair & Ottoman by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

The new Womb Chair? We got excited when we spied this lounge chair by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. Produced by Vitra, the Slow Chair was designed to be a modern homage to Eero Saarinen's classic Womb...

Al Gore's New Slideshow: Climate Change and Our Generational Mission

Filmed last month and newly posted on TED Talks, Al Gore's new slideshow on the pace of climate change and our generational mission is clearheaded, shocking, informational and very inspirational...cli...

Now You See It, Now You Don't Winners
From Ohdeedoh: home.design.children

The winners have been selected for the Now You See It, Now You Don’t contest. We were impressed and inspired by all the ingenious solutions to toy, clothing and entryway storage. Tilda’s nurse...

Eva Solo's Outdoor Oil Lamp

Billed as a modern alternative to the tiki torch, there's definitely something beautiful about the clean lines of Eva Solo's Outdoor Oil Lamp. But there's also something about it that makes us nervous...

How To: Make Bubble Wrap Curtains

We're not so sure about the actual finished results, but this idea shown at Crafty Crafty of using bubble wrap for curtains is pretty keen. The blue tape isn't doing it for us, but perhaps stretched a...

Hidden Patterns in the Home

If you're squeamish about busying your home with a lot of pattern, but you like the look of modern wallpapers and fabrics, try hiding prints in unexpected places. Hidden patterns have a special, cla...

Introducing...Porridge Home

When we got an invite to do a feature on Porridge creator and designer Laura Stang, we jumped at the chance! We've been huge fans of her clothing line ever since we discovered it at Anthropologie abo...

Coming Home from a Trip

Returning home after a long trip, it's easy to have a much better appreciation for where we live and to feel inspired to make some changes. My return home after 3 weeks in China and Hong Kong is no d...

NY Good Questions: Where Can I Find a Similar Sectional Sofa?

Dear AT, I am seeking a sectional sofa like this one, in brown or black. This one is distributed by a company called At Home USA, which sells to a variety of somewhat shady internet furniture stor...

How To: Use Your Green Compost Bin

The Kitchn recently posted about the great green compost carts that are now part of San Francisco's waste removal program. We've been reading up on what is and is not acceptable, and realized we still...

Add Softness with Pillows: 5 Pillows We Like from Crate and Barrel

Last week, we blogged adding softness with rugs. Pillows are another way to accomplish this. Florals and paisleys and patterns can easily mix and match on couches and chairs and are inexpensive enou...

Today's Email: The Company Behind These Great Lamps

Last week I emailed on GNR8, A Great Modern Lighting Source (see below). Today I have tracked down the company that makes the super cool lamps above and will tell you what it is and show you more.....

Midwest #13: Kelly's Ghost Lounge

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Kelly Location: Chicago Size: 555 sf Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? Easy to clean! It makes it easier to control the accumulation of Stuff. P...

Southwest #15: Jodie Ann's Nice Nest

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Jodie Location: Reno, Nevada Size: 800 sq. ft. apartment Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? Small apartments are great. The limited space keeps...

SF Flower Box Award: Berkeley, 6th Street and Allston

Wow...we're a bit floored by this beauty of a plant. More photos and jaw-dropping below the jump......

Tile Vault: Retro Static

• What: Exterior of 1009 Davis St • Where: Downtown Evanston, IL • When: Photo taken on Friday, April 11th at 3:45 pm • Why: We had to stop and take a photo of this sweet retro ...

AT Book Alert: Update on James and Margaret

Name: James and Margaret Home then: Midtown 1960's building, 565 sqft. studio Home now: new 1-bdrm in same building This week we check in on James and Margaret. They are all about change--new apart...

East #21: Eduardo's Recyclables

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Eduardo Location: East Village, NY Size: 366 Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? On a personal level, less surfaces to dust. I hate hate hate to d...

Portland Modern

Just a few blocks from Portland's Pearl district is a hidden mid-century gem called Portland Modern......

CHI Weekly Events Calendar: 04.16.08

Art & Design Events... April is Small, Cool month on Apartment Therapy! Get ready for Art Chicago 2008 "Art Chicago™ offers curators, collectors, artists and art enthusiasts a comprehensive su...

NEWS: Red Hook IKEA Opening June 18

It's official! The 346,000-square-foot Brooklyn IKEA is opening on Wednesday, June 18th at 9am. New York City's first IKEA promises views of Manhattan and The Statue of Liberty from the restaurant. We...

DC House Tour: *Keeping Up With the Joneses**

This is from DC finalist, Thomas. Comment away! Name: Tammy Jones & Family Location: Arlington, VA Type: Original Sears Bungalow Years Lived In: 3 years >> Enter Slideshow The Jones live jus...

DC House Tour: *Keeping Up With the Joneses**

This is from DC finalist, Thomas. Comment away! Name: Tammy Jones & Family Location: Arlington, VA Type: Original Sears Bungalow Years Lived In: 3 years >> Enter Slideshow The Jones live jus...

Top Design 2.0: Will You Give It Another Chance?

Set to air 3rd Quarter 2008 on Bravo, the interior design competition series is back with a new production company. We're happy to hear the Magical Elves (the company behind Project Runway and Top Ch...

Best Modern Indoor/Outdoor Chairs

Our search for the perfect outdoor chair continues. This time, we're looking at modern chairs that work both indoors and outside. Double-duty outdoor furniture is important in Chicago, since the goo...

Blogging...Patchwork Wallpaper Wall at NinaInVorm

Dutch student and craft lover Nina may not have this awesome wall any more (she moved out of this apartment), which is a shame because we love how daring it is. Plus, we'd probably have no idea where...

SF Scavenger: Strut Desk for $800

There's a six-month old olive green Blu Dot Strut Desk for sale in SF. We've always loved them -- what a fantastic desk and table all in one. Click here to view these in bold below...

Best of KBIS 2008: Wood Trend for the Bath

A trend we saw heating up at KBIS this year...wood finishes for the bath. From the wooden shower "grates" (which look so nice - very spa-like and somewhat Japanese) to an over the top full tub surroun...

LA Scavenger: hollywood regency MARBLE top END TABLE for $150

Need a bit of shine to your living room? Check out this Hollywood Regency style end table with a gold metal frame (love the x's) and a marble top. It measures 20" x 20" x 22" height, and it's going ...

NY Scavenger: 4 Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs for $400

We're not sure who made these lovely chairs, but Vivian's 4 mid-century bentwood chairs LOOK a lot like the Eames DCW dining chairs. At this price, however, you are probably getting a very nice rep...

NY Good Questions: What Should We Do With Our Deck?

Dear AT, Basically, we have this huge deck, and we're not sure what to do with the space. I'm sure the AT community will have some ideas. My question is: Last summer, we had a large deck built on...

CHI Scavenger: Set of CB2 Lucite Nesting Tables for $50

In Bucktown, this set of three lucite nesting tables is for sale. From CB2 and less than a year old, condition is good (with a few minor scratches). Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are op...

Pandelier: Frying Pan Chandelier

This one-of-a-kind chandelier graces the entrance to San Antonio's new branch of the Culinary Institute of America. The new Center for Foods of the Americas (that's what the CFA stands for) was foun...

Hot or Not? Dragnet Chair

Dragnet Chair by Kenneth CobonpueJump below for voting, link and price:...

GNR8: Great Modern Lighting Source - Email from 4.9.08

April 9, 2008 Cool modern lighting is a tough thing to source, because many online lighting shops are HUGE and unedited, and many of the modern furniture stores have only a small selecti...

SF House Tour: Jennifer B.'s Eclectic "Tree House"

Name: Jennifer B. Location: Sausalito, CA Size: One-bedroom apartment (about 550-600 sq. ft.) Years lived in: One >> Enter Tour SlideshowYou've probably heard this design advice before: Fill your ...

Designer Adhesive Film by Emma Jeffs

We know that Emma Jeffs adhesives have been blogged on Apartment Therapy before, but we wanted to make sure our lovely San Francisco readers were aware of it! ...

Midwest #12: Margaret's Highrise Beach Bungalow

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Margaret Location: Dallas Size: 750 sf Rent/Own: Own What is the advantage of SMALL? The advantage of SMALL is the ability to de-clutter. When I downsized fr...

SF Good Questions: Bow Haus Alternatives?

AT:SF, I found this old post on the Bow Haus. I'm in love with it but i was wondering if readers had seen anything more affordable out on the market or had any creative DIY instructions for something...

SF Flickr Finds: Little Green's Kitchen Hardware

Little Green's so creative -- just take a look at some of her projects below the jump in our "related posts." We found these photos of her kitchen hardware made from old silverware in our SF Flickr a...

Design Meetup: Answers from David Carter - Part One

For our first Design Meetup, we asked readers to send us in photos of items that the would like to know more about. We put together a slideshow of them and read their questions out to the crowd and to...

Ullman Textiles

Sara Ullman is a Seattle-based textile designer, and though her pieces are far, far out of our reach, we can appreciate the modern designs rendered with traditional Tibetian techniques....

Window Treatments from Smith+Noble

What creates the impact here? The dramatic swath of blue-green curtain is the backdrop that lets the furniture and lamp shine. Far from being a traditional choice, window treatments -- whether curta...

Fixing Things Costs Less Than Replacing Them
SF Chronicle 4.12.2008

It's always nice to see a piece in a major newspaper tout views we've long held ourselves. Being renters, we've looked at way too many houses with what we've come to call "Home Depot Special" kitchens...

Top 10 Affordable Wall Treatments

We love wallpaper and interior paints...but applying them can be lots of hard work, not to mention a pricey endevour with all of the supplies and labour. So we've put together 10 of our favourite al...

Hollow End Table by Brave Space Design

Taking advantage of unused space is a great tip when living in a small space, and this end table by Brave Space Design does this in several ways. It's from their "Hollow" series (which Jessica over at...

Small Space Solution: Horizontal Mirrors

Everyone knows that mirrors can increase the sense of scale in a small space, but they don't have to be standard vertical or picture-sized mirrors. A long, horizontal mirror hung a little lower or h...

Northwest #9: Angela's Queen Anne Nook

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Angela Location: Seattle Size: 600 sq. ft. Rent/Own: Owned apartment What is the advantage of SMALL? Not a lot of cleaning!... ...

Flickr Finds: TV's Jessica's Grandma's House

There's something about the crazy mix of pattern and colour, the amazing wallpaper (in bathroom!) and the collection of fiestaware that we love. TV's Jessica, one of our Curees, writes: Completed in ...

Feel More Human

We're not trying to claim an eco-friendly prize here, and our life is full of hypocritical idiosyncrasies, but we feel that we do our darndest....and isn't that the point? If we use our travel mug 2...

CHI Good Questions: Eggshell OK on Imperfect Plaster?

Betsi wrote in with a question: "I just purchased a vintage condo and will need to repaint the ENTIRE place, ceilings and all, since the previous owner was a smoker. However, the walls are plaster, an...

LA Good Questions: Unique Room Dividers?

Carrie's looking for a room divider that creates the illusion of two room in her new shabby chic space. She'd love to use a window frame as a divider but is unsure of how to hang it: In my new apart...

Molecular Pro Lights by Next

These lights remind us, in both form and function, of the little round pieces of styrofoam that cling to a cardboard box after pulling out the molded insert. ...

Look! Painting The Home Office

While we were busy doing our taxes this morning, we got inspired (yes, during taxes!) while in the middle of calculating our home office write off. Right now, the office is painted a lovely but borin...

Look! 70's Vintage Wallpaper Lampshades

Of all the decades, we've never been particularly fond of 1970's decor. Perhaps it's flashbacks of our own early childhood, filled with suburban memories of dirty mustards and pond scum greens, dark w...

The Institute of Urban Homesteading

We are constantly thinking of great DIY projects we should do; however, very rarely do they come to fruition. This is, in part, because we don't actually have the skills for said projects. Though we t...

Grono Uplights at Ikea for a Party

Have you thought about the lighting for your party? With an eye towards our own housewarming in two weeks, we'd been looking for can lights, also known as uplights, for a while. We want to uplight t...

Best of KBIS 2008: Karbon Articulating Faucet from Kohler

Kohler really makes everything a big deal. From the GIANT (beyond human scale) letters spelling out their name at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, to the dance performances on stage to the product ...

Keith's Console by Richard Shed

The British designer Richard Shed created his design for Keith's Console on the basis of the rock and roll escapades of The Who's Keith Moon. The solid oak hall table features three legs and an off-...

SF Good Questions: Back-Painted Glass Backsplash?

Hi AT:SF, I really like the look of back-painted glass and would like to use it as a backsplash in our new kitchen. Where does one buy back-painted glass, or is it best to DIY? I'm wondering if any o...

Crocheted Afghans

These are the perfect spring blankets - beautiful, lightweight, and full of vintage charm. We like to pair afghans with modern furniture to warm up a contemporary space while toning down the stereot...

East #20: Uma's Minimal Chic Studio

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Uma Location: Jamaica Plain, MA Size: 591 Rent/Own: Own What is the advantage of SMALL? Living big with minimal resources. Downsizing from a 2000sq ft loft ...

Best Small Kitchens Units 2008

This is a really fun category that we've been collecting data on for years now. More and more we are seeing people go small and compact in order to open their space up and increase the efficiency o...

Midwest #11 - Lisette's Pied a Terre

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Lisa Location: Chicago Size: 500 sf Rent/Own: Own What is the advantage of SMALL? I think small spaces are easier to decorate because you can really make the...

Southwest #14: Merrill and Tim's First Apartment

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Merrill and Tim Location: Long Beach, CA Size: 500 sq. ft. apartment Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? I'm not sure if there is necessarily an a...

Small Space Solution: Wall-Mounted Drying Racks

Wall-mounted drying racks are a classic small space solution, and air drying is regaining popularity thanks to the significant energy savings you gain from avoiding the electric dryer......

NY Good Questions: Who Makes This Table and Lamp?

Dear AT, I love the wooden table, blue table lamp and orange blanket next to the blue rocking chair in the feature on Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan in Cookie Magazine. We have the same rocking chair and ...

Northwest #8: Maggie's Bombshelter

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Maggie Location: Seattle Size: 463 sq. ft. Rent/Own: Rented apartment What is the advantage of SMALL? I feel like I OWN every inch of my space -- I don't fe...

Modern Paperweights

An old fashioned concept with modern possibilities. As we saw with Amy's vintage paperweight collection (second to last thumbnail in the series), these prismatic creatures can be used for actually hol...

Look! Framing Your Walls with Paint

We love the look of decorative molding on walls. They add an elegant touch to a room and a great way to add some visual texture to a blank wall. However, if you aren't able to actually install it, her...

DIY: How to Make VERY Simple Speakers, Part 2
From Unplggd: Our site that untangles your wires

For the enterprising home DIY'er, Unplggd editor Peter Treadway walks us through how to make your own home audio speakers. Other notable news at our site that covers all things home tech: Unplggd we...

8 Uses for FLOR Tiles...

...besides making an area rug. FLOR's got a good thing going on. If you tire of their carpet tiles, you can easily send them back for recycling, or you can recycle them in your own home......

LA Good Questions: Rental Bathroom Woes...

AT reader Nancy is struggling with the bathroom "remodel" in the condo she's renting: I rent an adorable 1950's condo that has a lot of nice touches. Unfortunately, the bathroom makes me sick. Someo...

Boston House Tour: Rita & Morgan's 24 Years in the Making

This is from our Boston finalists, Wes & Kayla. Comment away! Name: Rita & Morgan Occupation: Graphic Designers Location: Brookline, MA Size: 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath House, 2000 sq/ft (does not include 3rd...

NY Good Questions: Do These Carpet Sweepers Work?

Dear AT, My fiance and I are moving into a new apartment with two bedrooms, a living room, and a tiny dining room, all carpeted. Neither of us have vacuum cleaners at our current places, and so we...

How to: Lime Furniture

Last week Jonathan blogged this rustic bed. Liming, based on an old technique to protect furniture from insects, is less slick than painting, with a wider margin of error, and easy to achieve with a ...

Office Basics File Box from See Jane Work

Every time we file our taxes we swear that we'll be more prepared when next year rolls around. Perhaps we would be more likely to keep all those receipts organized if we had one of these Office Basics...

Midwest #10 - Stephanie's Simple Sanctuary

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Stephanie Location: St. Louis, MO Size: 645 sf Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? I love living in a small space. It helps me to focus on just th...

AT DC: The Hunted House

This is from DC finalist, Caroline. Comment away! >> Enter Slideshow The Hunted House is a great furniture store on the 14th St NW strip. Located on the second floor of an old townhouse, the store...

Southwest #13: Rebecca & Joe's LA pad

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Rebecca Location: Beverly Hills, CA Size: 650 sq. ft. apartment Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? We love living small! A big advantage is bein...

Antique Replica Porcelain Milk Bottles by Alyssa Ettinger

We feel a little foolish. How did we miss these awesome milk bottles from Alyssa Ettinger? ...

Tax Refund Goes Home

"You never count your money when you're sittin' at the table..." Hopefully, by now, you've finished up your taxes and can sit down to count your money. If you have to pay up, we're sorry and wish yo...

East #19: Tony and Hilary's 3 in 1 Studio

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Tony & Hilary Location: Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY Size: 460 sf Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? Living small forces you to live and think creat...

Beanbag Coffee Table and Ottoman from West Elm

Yesterday's post of the Modern Family Home from The New York Times Magazine prompted reader katrinales to ask where one could find similar ottomans. We'd like to suggest West Elm's new Beanbag Coffe...

Trove

We're always keen on a good discount, especially if it's for something we've had our peepers on to begin with...that's why we walked away light-headed after our visit to Trove. So much treasure, so ...

LA Scavenger: GORGEOUS pair of burled walnut mirrors for $300 $200

We posted about this pair of great burled mirrors from AT reader Dean awhile back; and frankly, we're surprised this pair is still available! Dean is offering a special deal of $200 for this pair excl...

Look! Berwyn's Spindle Sculpture for Sale on eBay

The ongoing controversy over whether The Spindle stays or goes is wrapping up: the Spindle sculpture by Dustin Shuler is currently for sale on eBay with a starting bid of $50,000. See all details belo...

Today's Email: A Chair for Your Sex Life

Sorry that yesterday's email didn't come through! There were numerous technical problems that have now been solved, so today you're going to get a DOUBLE HEADER - yesterday's Shimna Furniture and t...

Recycled Bottle Coat Rack at Uncommon Goods

"99 bottles of beer on the wall..." ok- so maybe 99 is a bit excessive. What about just 4? And I guess if you're going to have bottles on your wall, they might as well be functional! This coat rack is...

ColorTherapy Review: Farrow & Ball

Farrow & Ball's new colorchart I’ve resisted Farrow and Ball for many years, thinking for some reason they were snooty and affected. But then again, so am I. When their new color card flew over ...

Roundup: Paintable Wood IKEA Furniture

If you need a shot of color in your home, painted furniture is always an option. We rounded up a selection of solid wood furniture from IKEA that could be dressed up with a coat or two. Some of thes...

SF Scavenger: Five Vintage Bertoia Wire Chairs for $495

How inviting do these Five Vintage Bertoia wire chairs look? We only wish we had a backyard to install this little grouping in - perfect for late afternoon summer gatherings. Click here to view th...

Non Fiction Design Collective

Forest Light - Hammered Brick, Porcelain, Flicker Light, $95.Non Fiction is a brand new design collective working in Columbus, Ohio. Making really interesting home goods from industrial castoffs, they...

NY Scavenger: Chandelier Model 2097 30 for $900

This is a find: Susie Mendive has a Chandelier Model 2097 30 manufactured by FLOS and designed by Gino Sarfatti that she's willing to part with for a very nice price (It usually goes for upwards of ...

NY Good Questions: How Should I Decorate My Apartment?

Dear AT, My boyfriend and I just bought a new apartment. It's brand new and has no fixtures yet except the built in kitchen. I've attached a picture of the kitchen which goes all along one of t...

Townhouse Transformed
New York Magazine 4.13.08

The new issue of New York Magazine features their special Vu. real estate section which is always chock-full of fascinating projects. Our favorite? The transformation of Adam Gordon's Jane Street To...

CHI Scavenger: Eames Lounge for $2800 with Shipping

Purchased at DWR a few years ago, the seller is now in Michigan but is including shipping in their price. Jump below for this and other good finds. Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for...

AT Europe: Stacking Lawn Furniture from Dedon and the BHV

This stacking lawn furniture tower -- called Obelisk from Dedon -- was featured at a Paris furniture salon last year, and it was pretty stunning even without the ocean backdrop, with its four chairs a...

AT Email: Margaret Roach's New Blog, A Way to Garden - 4.8.08

April 8, 2008 I am not a gardener. I am a landscaper. I like to build the garden, not tend it. But I don't get much of an opportunity to do either living in the city, which is why I LOVE...

Look: Spring Cleaning In Full Effect

That's our living room the night before Saturday morning this weekend. We emptied every box in our walk-in closet, followed our own advice to slim down our life, and put our apartment on a diet like L...

Ceilingpaper by Lisa Bengtsson

What? You say you're bored with wallpaper? Well, check it out -- ceilingpaper....

SF Good Questions: Does Anyone Else's IKEA DOCKSTA Table Wobble?

Look!: Emma Rose Papery AT:SF, Don't even say it. We know "you get what you pay for," but our DOCKSTA table wobbles. It's making me crazy. Does anyone else's? And if so, how'd you fix it? Thanks! ...

0 Furniture + 4 Weeks + 5k Budget = Kevin's Condo
Chicago Tribune

The equation for the Tribune reporter Kevin Tang was a pretty good one - he agreed to get rid of all his old furnishings when he moved into his new (first!) home, an Edgewater condo. In exchange he'd ...

Northwest #7: Shannon's Sumptuous Studio

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Shannon Location: San Francisco Size: 370 sq. ft. Rent/Own: Rented apartment What is the advantage of SMALL? I like the idea that I'm taking up less space on...

LA Good Questions: How Do I Change a Dining Table Into a Coffee Table?

Keith writes in with a question about some furniture amputation we're hoping someone out there might be able to help with (because we certainly haven't cut and refinished aluminum legs ourselves): I'...

CHI Good Questions: Hang a Mirror in this Bathroom?

Irene sent us a good question by email: "My husband and I just bought 100 year old house in Evanston. The house is great and has a lot of character. Unfortunately, in one of the bathrooms, there is...

American Comfort Quilt from CITIZEN:Citizen

Always popular CITIZEN:Citizen has just released their American Comfort Quilt by Bradley Price & Joel Yatscoff. Limited to 10, this quilt includes 58 logos of mass-market retailers, food chains and o...

Modern Cat Condo

Looks like cat owners are beginning to see their prayers being answered, and a few designers are introducing cat furniture that you'd be more apt to point out than tuck away into a corner or hidden ro...

A Field Guide to Seattle’s Ugliest Houses
Seattle Weekly: 4.2.2008

"The Misfit" The Seattle Weekly has an entertaining piece in its current issue classifying the various breeds of aesthetically-challenged homes around town, to surprisingly resonant effect....

Floor Lamp from Vintage Camera Equipment

Jonathan's post last week on lamps inspired by vintage camera equipment, reminded us of this project from ReadyMade Magazine. A lamp actually made from vintage camera equipment, it combines the lates...

The Chicago Illuminating Company

Definitely not a small space, but inspiring nonetheless. Week six of the Spring Cure focuses on lighting, so we thought we'd show a few photos from the Chicago Illuminating Company. This giant wareh...

SF Spring Cure: Week Six

robotsaresosex got a head start in the bathroom by hanging this cabinet It's bathroom week at the Cure, and we know we're not the only ones out there who tend to let this room slide while focusing o...

AT Europe: Paris House Tour - Chez Pascale

Name: Pascale Location: Paris, France Size: 516 sq/ft Years lived in: 5 >> Enter Slideshow When Pascale moved into her 5th-floor one-bedroom walk-up in the 18th arrondissement, the first thing she...

Blogging...Small Space Inspiration from House Beautiful

The other day, a friend mentioned a theory we’ve blogged on AT: we tend to gravitate towards the things we grew up with. Our dad had an antique store when we were little, loved mixing patterns and ...

Sue Fisher King

We were thrilled to revisit Sue Fisher King this weekend. It's not everyday that we're in the market for flatware in the $950 range. However, if we were... we'd spent it at Sue Fisher King. Opulenc...

Midwest #9 - Christine & Joel's Thrifty Retreat

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Christine & Joel Location: Royal Oak, MI Size: 619 sf Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? Having a smaller apartment forces us to live minimally. ...

Southwest #12: Ana's Custom Fit

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Ana Location: Venice, CA Size: 440 sq. ft. apartment Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? Living small is about clarity. Seriously, I try not to t...

HGTV Green Home Giveaway Tour

We blogged about the new HGTV "Green Home Giveaway" a few weeks ago, and now we've got some photos to go with it. ...

Look! Card Catalogue Coffee table

We love card catalogues, so when we spotted this coffee table, we had to share. Photographer Kim Hurst at Four Beds Two Baths did some small changes to her studio, but we particularly love her rollin...

AT Boston: Pod - Simple Inspiration in Brookline Village

This is from our Boston finalist, Jeanine. Comment away! There's a little store in Brookline Village I have to stop in every few weeks just to give myself a jolt of color and inspiration. And to se...

Rationell Variera Spice Rack from IKEA

IKEA really shines when it comes to small storage like this. And though we love the look of uniform containers and clever magnetized designs, we're not keen on transferring our spices to new contai...

6 Chandeliers from GreatChandeliers.com

This week, lighting is on the minds of our Spring Curees. Good lighting can literally brighten up a room. In our small dining room, our chandelier draws all the attention. Black crystal, it provide...

Chicago's Studio 1a.m. in ReadyMade

Cork has some serious power, and really, we think there's nothing not to love. The current issue of ReadyMade is the Green Design issue (Apr/May 2008) and you can bet it's packed with eco-goodness. Fo...

West Elm Bridge Side Table

Add a little graphic nature to your decor with this Bridge side table from West Elm. We are liking the subtle light taupe (they are calling it "pumice") tree design on the side, although......

Lumiere Table Lamp from Foscarini

Though sleek in metal and glass, the organic shape of the Lumiere Table Lamp intrigues us. When the branch-like tripod base is topped with the warm glow of an ivory or amber glass shade, the light a...

Sorapot by Joey Roth: May NY Design Meetup

NY Design Meetup Info Designer: Joey Roth Products: Various Link: www.joeyroth.com A young virtuoso with already one award to his name, Joey showed off a whole gaggle of designs, most of which are s...

Keeping Habits from the Spring Cure

The Cure is tough, but keeping the habits we've adopted during the Spring Cure can be even tougher. We've got two weeks of Curing left, and it's understandable that we'll slide back a little after e...

LA Hot Posts: 04.14.08

House Tour: Glen's Living Large In a Small Space Was it hot enough for you this weekend? Spring sprung right into summer, with a 100 degree vengeance throughout LA, so we cooled off at the beach and...

East #18: Tamie and Vincent's Philly Loft

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Tamie and Vincent Location: Philadelphia, PA Size: 850 sf Rent/Own: Own What is the advantage of SMALL? Having a small apartment forces you to think very car...

SF Good Questions: Coffee Table-Sized Moebius Table?

AT:SF, I am looking for a moebius table that is cocktail/coffee sized. The version at DWR is only 28" -- more of a side table. I want a 36" at the very minimum, preferring 40" to 44". Do you know wh...

Best of KBIS 2008: Small Space Storage by Duravit

Lots of storage in not so much space - Duravit seems to be focusing on the smaller bathroom these days - we saw several new storage solutions at their KBIS booth ... ...

AT Book Alert: Update on Jonathan's 60's Retro Bedroom

Name: Jonathan Home then: Irvine, CA Home now: Irvine, CA Today is yet another in a series of updates/sneak peaks of those featured in our newest book: Apartment Therapy Presents: Real Homes, Real Pe...

NY Good Questions: Can I Rewire A CFL Fixture?

Dear AT, I have a question about CFL's. I recently got a CFL Lightolier light fixture form Lighting by Gregory and I hate it! The light that it gives off is too sterile, and my bathroom now looks...

Northwest #6: Rachel's Colorful Treehouse

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Rachel Location: San Francisco Size: 600 sq. ft. Rent/Own: Rented apartment What is the advantage of SMALL? I like being able to live in every part of my hom...

12 Small Space Wine Racks

AT has featured some great wine rack roundups (here and here), so we thought we'd comb the archives for old and new ideas for the best small space solutions. Click below for wall-mounted racks, DIY ...

Chachkas Design

Going north along Vancouver's happening Granville Street from Broadway, you'll come across Chachkas, the local outlet for high-design homewares by the likes of Alessi, Umbra and more....

LA Event: Biz Ladies Meetup Tomorrow April 15th, 2008

Tomorrow night, Design*sponge is hosting an LA "Biz Ladies" night at the DWR on Beverly. "Designed to connect local women running (or thinking about starting) their own design-based businesses, the D*...

Rope Stripe Bedding from West Elm

We've always liked West Elm bedding for little punches of color and pattern in the bedroom. A pair of modern-patterned pillow cases make it really easy to update a room that has neutral bedding. Wit...

Hot or Not? Solar-Powered Outdoor Workspace
From Re-nest: Our site that covers abundant design for green homes

The Solar Powered Outdoor Workspace by Mathias Schnyder got us excited this afternoon. We would've gladly taken our work outside and off-grid today ... but then we thought ... glare? Click here...

Laura Normandin Wool Felt Trivets at Rose and Radish

We saw these pieces the last time we were in San Francisco's Rose and Radish, and so can tell you that they are even more amazing in person than they are on screen. Normandin hand cuts traditional c...

CHI Spring Cure: Week Six - Lightening the Load

raikenn's organized work surface Good Quotes: (from Francesca) I spent the entire day yesterday working on a house for Rebuilding Together. This is the third year that I volunteer and it is such a ...

How To...Clean Up After a House Party (Hungover, that is)

Unnnhhh. This past weekend's festivities has left us with a massive hangover and a massively dirty house (the kitchen, in particular). After everyone left, we surveyed the damage: cups, bottles, plat...

NY Good Questions: Modern Paint Colors for Our Kitchen/ Dining Room?

Dear AT, My boyfriend and I are getting ready to move into a great old home in a few weeks. Although it's a rental, we're going to be there for a while and our landlord has given us the freedom to...

Serene Camping Postcards

It's true...we have a sweet spot for redwoods. And camping. And notecards. And all of those things together....

LA Spring Cure O8: Week 6 - Taking Care of Yourself

designerbee’s new, and may we add awesome, table. Kudos to AT heroes, Gregory and Jonathan, for helping her decide to take the plunge.With the most challenging parts of the Cure behind us, this wee...

East #17: Michael's Air & Light - Downtown New York City Loft

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Michael Location: East Village, NY Size: 500 sf Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? I still have too much! For me, comfort, allowing the apartment...

Midwest #8 - Abbe's Lil' Abode

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Abbe Location: St. Paul, MN Size: 850 sf Rent/Own: Own What is the advantage of SMALL? Less to clean, less to heat. Cozy and comfortable. ...

Southwest #11: The Boulder Dweller

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Aryn Location: Boulder, Colorado Size: 430 sq. ft. apartment Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? Small spaces allow you to simplify your life and ...

X21 Modern

We pass by here all the time but never knew the depth to this place. Weave by the giant Superman statue and past the great fuchsia couches and there is not only a big back room but a giant basement as...

Look!: Bold Graphic Frames at Borders

While browsing at Borders (and hoping to get a peek at the new AT book), we came across this colorful display of photo frames. All the fun patterns (florals and stripes and damask - oh my!) really li...

Today's Email: A Chiseled, Hunky & Natural Furniture Company

Last week I emailed on a great new source for Creating Your Own Mirrors in Custom Sizes (see below), and today I'm sort of hung up on this small furniture company that does this stunning seating abo...

Etsy Scavenger: Prints by yumiyumi

Yumiyumi has an Etsy shop filled with beautiful bird prints - jump below for more including all links and prices: ...

Flickr Find: Ana.Blackburn's Red Accents

Here's a lovely burst of Red for a Monday morning! AT:LA reader Ana.Blackburn has this little vignette in her entry way. Love all the red/pink tones. Check out the red accents in her tiny kitchen setu...

Look! Concrete Brick Floor

Though technically it doesn't qualify for a Tile Vault listing, the interior flooring of the Meatpacking District's jewelry store Ten Thousand Things achieves a similar aesthetic. The industrial con...

SF Scavenger: Room & Board Queen Bed Frame & Chest of Drawers for $1450

There's a listing for a Room & Board original: queen bed frame & chest of drawers -- it's the Anders Bed and Five-Drawer Chest. We actually featured the bed back in November. Click here to view t...

NY Scavenger: CHESTNUT Early 1900's Mantle $1800 or Best Offer

There is a lot of good new stuff in our classifieds, but our picture upload has crapped out, so you're going to have to email a bunch of these folks. Here are a top three with a pic for Keith's mant...

Recycled Cotton Blankets from In2Green

In2Green's blankets are made from eco2cotton, a fabric spun out of leftover clippings from manufacturers of T-shirts and other garments. Many of the leftovers are predyed, and those inherent colors ...

NY House Tour: Jashiki and Philip's Urban Flow

Name: Jashiki and Philip Location: Harlem Size: 1260 sqft, 2 bdrm coop Favorite: Living room 'shrine' >>Enter Slideshow Jashiki and Philip recently moved to Harlem and are thrilled on all counts w...

Good Quotes: On Starting the Week

"But I can't be late 'Cause then I guess I just won't get paidThese are the daysWhen you wish your bed was already madeIt's just another manic Monday..."- The Bangles [ Photo from hownowdesign's Flic...

CHI Good Questions: Design School Recommendations?

This question came to AT: Chicago via our Meetup page - Aliya writes: "I saw this meetup and wanted to get some suggestions from interior designers. I'm currently working as a speech therapist, but wo...

LA Scavenger: Modern Ottoman daybed for $125

Here's one solution for all of us who struggle with the guest room dilemma: get a daybed! This modern style daybed looks wide enough to be a twin (maybe a full?), and we just want to throw bright pil...

NY Good Questions: Can This Loveseat Be Modern?

Dear AT, I'm moving to a new apartment. I'm getting new furniture, mostly modern furniture for the living room area. I've attached some pictures of the type of chairs and loveseats that I've be...

CHI Scavenger: Pair of Modern Armchairs for $70

In Lincoln Square, this pair of black vinyl and wood Mid-c armchairs is for sale. With light wear and tear, these are going for only 70 bucks. Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for y...

Modern Family Home
The New York Times 4.13.08

The Radziner-Cottle home in Venice California was recently featured in The New York Times Magazine and we found it very inspirational. Though the house is large, the abundance of large windows and s...

April is Small Cool...and More

We love this piece of artwork from Marilyn and Peter's new home (check out the book update on their amazing Albany Park duplex here) and it sums up how we are feeling at the start of a new week at AT...

CHI Hot Posts: Architect's Tiny Loft, Small Cool Update, Heather's Kitchen and Magnaverde's News

Reader's favorite posts on AT:Chicago in the past week? Small space solutions from an architect's loft, an update of all the Small Cool entries (tomorrow is the deadline!), a check-in on Heather's k...

PlantTherapy: More of Double Tulips

A 300 year old double tuliip variety, Paeony Gold A few weeks ago I posted on some double tulips from my local florist. They were a fresh and exciting contrast to the other tulips in the cooler, s...

PlantTherapy: Simple Plant Food, for Free

Organic Gardening Magazine had great suggestions this month for using items in/around your home as plant food, rather than spending money or reaching for a chemical. Two of these seemed especially ...