PlantTherapy: Blossoming Branches
Almost every day in spring could come with a reminder of some seasonal flower that we should enjoy while we can. Right now I have cherry blossoms in mind, and now is the perfect time to get them at...
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Small Cool Update: 151 Entries Posted
Have you seen them all? This year's roster of entries includes 151 small cool living spaces total. From all over the country world - this is Small Cool 2008. Jump below for a roundup of ALL the entri...
Suburbia: Will van Overbeek, Torkil Gudnason & Thomas Broening
Title: Alien Boy, 1999
Photographer: Will van Overbeek
Gallery: Meter
Note: This is our new theme for April, May & June. Please join us!"Suburbia" is a weekly celebration of photography, the subu...
NY Spring Cure: Week Seven - The Bedroom
Go AndreaU! Here's her finished bed in the guest room.
Hello Saturday! We're getting out of the house this morning to take Ursula to see cows and goats outside the city, but I have a date with a la...
PlantTherapy: Saturday Morning Flowers
"I don't have any fancy photos to submit but I woke up this morning and saw that my flowers were in perfect bloom and just wanted to share!"
-Stephanie
Today's flowers are courtesy of Stephanie...
East #40: Andrea's Not-So-Empty-Nest
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Andrea
Location: Midtown East, NYC
Size: 650 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? My apartment represents a reinvention of my style of living. L...
SF Hot Posts: 04.25.08
Northwest #17: Dave and Rob's Small Dark and Handsome Apartment
Our small, cool contest entries sizzled this week. Click here to jump below and check them out. We've also included our top five non-c...
East #39: Lynne's World Travels
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Lynne
Location: UWS, NYC
Size: 540 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? I love that I do not have a mansion full of possessions that are purely...
East #38: Sarah's 783 in Cambridge
Oh, no, we're not done yet.....
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Sarah
Location: Cambridge, MA
Size: 783
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? The best part of living in a small apar...
SF Spring Cure: Week Seven Check In
cutemess' bedroom looks perfectly serene
How is everyone sleeping? Better, we hope. We always notice feeling more rested after sleeping in a cleaned and de-cluttered bedroom. The same goes for sleepi...
Northwest #28: Rick's Monterey Bungalow
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Rick
Location: Monterey
Size: 650 sq. ft.
Rent/Own: Rented apartment
What is the advantage of SMALL? Forces you to constantly prioritize the things in your l...
Northwest #27: Rachel and Zack's Music Box
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Rachel and Zack
Location: San Francisco
Size: 550 sq. ft.
Rent/Own: Owned apartment
What is the advantage of SMALL? A small living space provides you with th...
ATLA Thanks You!
So they're all up now...33 Smallest Coolest Contest Southwest entries (146 total!). A special thanks to each and everyone who entered. And also a very special thanks to all the positive, helpful and c...
DWR Tree Studios Get Lit Lighting Contest: Open to All
Lighting - one of the key elements (and arguably the most important) to making a room look and feel great. Have you ever thought about trying your hand at designing your own light fixture? The parts a...
Close-Up!: John's Strauss Glass Milk Bottles
So many contest entries, so much inspiration. Just one of the many things we've loved comes from Northwest #11: John's Mission Melange....
Small Cool Update: 146 Entries So Far
It's our final day of posting and you've had the chance to check out 146 small cool living spaces so far in Small Cool 2008. Jump below for a roundup of ALL the entries and support your favorites wi...
LA House Call: Shannon Lamden of Aunty Cookie
Shannon Lamden (a.k.a. Aunty Cookie) first came to our attention because of her blog. We enjoyed seeing snippets of her home so much, we just had to ask her to participate in a House Call — all ...
SF Good Questions: How Can I Make Artwork Like CB2's?
AT:SF, Hi! As I was going through my CB2 catalog this month some pictures caught my eye. They aren't selling the actual pictures, only the frames. I am assuming they just converted some pictures in ph...
LA Good Questions: For Trade Only Prices?
ATLA reader Toby writes in:
Dear AT, I recently hired a professional interior decorator to help redesign my living room. Although they've done an amazing job, the combined cost of their professional ...
Southwest #33: Rebecca's Koreatown Sanctuary
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Rebecca
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Size: 485 sq. ft. apartment
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? Small fuels my imagination and gets me thinking ...
East #37: Doreen's TI(NY) Living
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Doreen & Brandon
Location: UWS, NYC
Size: 340 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? LIVING LARGE. When it comes to living, we believe that less...
Redesigned Household Items by Fethi Atakol
Not much detail on Fethi Atakol's site about these designs, but we're loving the reused colander as wall clock idea, alongside the plexiglass+ladder magazine holder. Simple ideas and inspiration to re...
Look! Mix and Match Vintage Chairs
With Earth Day come and gone we realize that one of the nicest things we do for the environment is our budget friendly addiction to vintage furniture. ...
Wall O Photos at Urban Outfitters
With the Wall O Photos, an idea that started as cheap-o dorm art has evolved into viable decor for the more grown-up home. We're speaking, of course, of record frames and CD display holders, even pho...
Good Quotes
You can hide things behind veils and ruffles, but when you come to simplicity the truth comes out.
- William Haines
...
A Modern Minnesota HomeCookie Nesting Blog 04.2008
Found on Cookie's Nesting Blog, but not at all kid-like, this modern Minnesota home uses color and light in really interesting ways. We also wanted to show it during bedroom week of the Spring Cure,...
East #36: Colleen's Petite Pad
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Colleen
Location: Tribeca, NYC
Size: 700 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? The best thing about small is that it keeps consuming habits in che...
House Call: Don't Miss Shannon Lamden of Aunty Cookie
This is a heads-up that Anh-Minh put together a fantastic House Call that was posted today. Although she started working on it long ago for us, because it's in Australia it's over on our sister site,...
LA Spring Cure O8: Week 7 - Weekend
We love the yellow light fixture in Ramonah's bedroom.What are you going to do this weekend? Sleep in and enjoy your spiffed up bedroom? Buy some champagne to celebrate your accomplishments with fri...
Andrea Yates Ceramics
We've got roses on the brain and can't resist the whimsical pull of these little bowls from Andrea Yates. The whimsical drawings are done by hand and she also casts each of the porcelain bowls. We'r...
Northwest #26: Tianyu's Recently Owned Silicon Valley Apartment
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Tianyu
Location: Mountain View
Size: 769 sq. ft.
Rent/Own: Owned apartment
What is the advantage of SMALL? Easy to clean and easy to maintain...
...
East #35: Lee's "Mod" Mother-in-law-Suite
Watch out East Coast! Here come the final six with voting open until end of day Monday....
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Lee
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Size: 425 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What...
Midwest #34: James and Emily's Vintage Modern Studio
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: James and Emily
Location: Evanston, IL
Size: 624 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? For us living small makes us more organized and small make...
Southwest #32: Sean-Paul's Work in Progress
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Sean-Paul
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 500 sq. ft. apartment
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? I came from a 3 bedroom house and wanted to live...
Look!: Art on the Cheap
We went to Alameda a few months back and got this from some enterprising fellow. He had found a cool book of old "Audubon-style" prints of birds and fish and was selling the pages for $3 a pop. We don...
Strange Bedfellows: A Bed Frame and A Coffee Table
We've been staring at this photo for the past ten minutes or so, trying to figure out how exactly this aft deck transforms from a double bed to a dining area. It looks like the "bed frame" is actually...
Etsy Find: Silo Votive Set
The squares on this votive set remind us of little windows lit up across a nighttime landscape. We also love the color combination, which feels really soothing and a perfect match for candlelight....
Battery Operated Hanging Lanterns
It promises to be warm this weekend and Laure's post on lanterns reignited our thoughts of using them to light an outdoor party. Since we don't have any electrical outlets available to us outside (an...
Look! Small Storage Solutions in a Big Bungalow
Now that we live in a larger place than ever, our pressing need for small space storage isn't quite the same. We are still trying to maintain a simple, organized, and efficient home life, though, and ...
LA Good Questions: How remove creases from poster?
Gregory recently posted about alternative wall treatments. I would love to use wallpaper in my home, but my walls have that weird texture on them. I've also been yearning for this great wallpaper from...
Cantilever Hall Table by Integration Workshop
This funky Cantilever Hall Table comes from Integration Workshop — the design/build woodshop of Joel Wakeman in Vancouver, Washington...
...
SF Good Questions: Who Designed this Light?
AT:SF, Do you know who designed this light in this House Tour? Thank you.
-Ingrid...
Spring Collections at Coudal's Museum of Online Museums
In case you're stuck inside working this weekend, and you can't make it to the many events going on in the city, here's another way to get your culture fix. We could spend a whole day surfing the Mu...
International #16: Simpson's Southampton Sorta Shotgun Shack
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Peter & Joan
Location: Southhampton, England
Size: 484 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? We are consumed with the challenge of manipulating th...
Smith and Hawken's Fun in the Sun Table
We're starting to lazily dream about summer picnics and having people over for a quick bite and a trip down to the beach. We love this retro inspired table, small enough for a balcony or our small ga...
Northwest #25: Ginger's Spicy Downtown Loft
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Ginger
Location: San Francisco
Size: 449 sq. ft.
Rent/Own: Owned apartment
What is the advantage of SMALL? There's a lot that's so great about being small! ...
Southwest #31: Rachel's Bachelorette Pad
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Rachel
Location: Burbank, CA
Size: 620 sq. ft. apartment
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? How much space does one person really need? If it sta...
International # 15: Laura & Paul's Refuge Above the Highway
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Name: Laura & Paul
Location: Montreal, Canada
Size: 477 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? My small space means having almost everything I love with...
NY Good Questions: How Should We Decorate This Room?
Dear AT,
We're moving into a great new apartment (renting) and have fallen in love with the Crate and Barrel Lounge Sofa in this lovely chestnut brown color.
We want to build our new living room ar...
Hot or Not?: Ghost Chair Collection by Drift
Ghost Chair Collection by Drift(more images below the jump)...
A Modern CourtyardDwell on Fine Living
Watching Dwell's show on the Fine Living Network, we caught a glimpse of this home in Austin, Texas with a modern glass courtyard. (Apologies for the quality of the photos, which we snapped from our...
NY Scavenger: Original Eames Chairs for $165-$175
How do you recognize a quality piece of furniture? As Charles Eames said (and really, let's just hear it straight from the horse's mouth!), "The real questions are: Does it solve a problem? Is it s...
Look!: Cardboard Accessory Cubbies in the Diesel Store
We don't have this many pairs of sunglasses to store, but if we did, this wall of open-faced shoe boxes to store them in would make us feel pretty cool....
A Swinging Good Time: An Indoor Bedroom Swing
One of things we always wanted growing up was a patio bench swing. Our neighbor and best friend had one installed in their tiny front courtyard and there was no simple pleasure quite as relaxing as ge...
10 Great Vases for Under $25
With Spring happening all around us, it's easier than ever to be inspired to fill the house with plants and flowers. We've rounded up our favorite vases and containers to fill with fresh blooms under...
Recycled Outdoor Lanterns from CB2
Chicago's much-anticipated outdoor life '08 is here. If you're set to spend evenings on the porch or in the yard, but need a little light (always a struggle, we find), old fashioned lanterns with cand...
Moroccan Modern
Vogue Living Australia Jan/Feb 2008
We love ethnic touches, but there's a fine line between "just a touch" to suddenly a bit too "theme-y." This interior from a recent Vogue Living Australia is a great example of the balance between sta...
Do It Yourself: Ombre Craft Projects
Martha Stewart Living May.08
We've become a bit obsessed with ombre - the shading and fading of colors and tones. While we've looked at various ombre rugs from West Elm and Macy's, the May issue of Martha Stewart Living feature...
Thursday Giveaway Roundup: 04.25.08
There are two great 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 t...
Fridgy The Folding Refrigerator
From The Kitchn: Food, cooking, and nourishment at home.
Fridgy! That's the name of this small folding refrigerator from designboom's kitchen design competition. Click through to see how it folds up into a small round carrying case. What do you think? Are y...
CHI Spring Cure: Week Seven - Weekend
very lame's new blue bedroom
Don't give up, we're almost there! One weekend left for some serious hard-core home work, and then we wrap it all up next week. Use the weekend to tie up loose ends, f...
How To...Make a Sweater Seat
Need a project this weekend? When we first saw these on Danny Seo's blog a few months ago, we were surprised how cozy these looked--and how simple this project is. If you have some sweaters that you'...
Jim Lambie: A Great DIY Flooring Project at MoMA
Email from 4.21.08
TRY THIS AT HOME. If you go to the MoMA to see anything right now, you'll have to walk over Jim Lambie's work. You can't avoid it. In the entryway up to the crazy flying fan in the Marron atrium, ...
NY Open Thread 617
Now we're really into April...Welcome to bepsf, Monica G and Jamie!...
NY Good Questions: Where Can I Find These Wall Decals?
Dear AT,
I saw this inspiring bedroom of Teresa's, a Small Cool entry, and noticed the beautiful pattern/decal on the wall.
Does anyone know where to get those and do the walls you use them on have...
Small Room, Tall Bed
Small narrow room, super tall ceiling. Foregoing the obvious (low furniture, using the walls to build shelving or even hanging a chandelier to draw attention to the ceiling), Tom Scheerer plays with ...
Good Finds: Peter's Scavenger Lawyer's Bookcase
Nothing makes us happier than to play matchmaker to some treasure up for grabs and an empty apartment or home. Remember our friends over at the Cactus Jungle? We got a note from them, a few days afte...
International #14: Maria's Comfy Haven Downtown Barcelona
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Maria
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Size: 699 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? Living SMALL means lower rent and utility bills, less space to c...
Midwest #33: James' Cotton Mill in Atlanta
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: James
Location: Atlanta
Size: 825 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? Really, just being able to be comfortable with oneself. I live alone and ...
Look! Inspiring Inspiration Board
We look at hundreds of images every day, thousands every week, trying to find things to inspire, educate, or just entertain (we're definitely in need of a media fast like Laure recommended). But as st...
LA Event: Southern California Spring Garden Show
This weekend marks the return of the Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show. It's being held again at South Coast Plaza (in the Crate and Barrel/ Macy's Home Store wing) in Costa Mesa. Over 75 ...
East #34: Gaastra's Mini Residence
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Gaastra & Van
Location: West Village, NY
Size: 435 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? Advantage: We like it that every part of the apartment is...
Stone Candlesticks from Eco-terric
Ever since we went and visited Eco-terric at the Green Home Center we haven't been able to get these stone candlesticks out of our minds. ...
The Portuguese Galo de Barcelos
This national symbol of Portugal - the rooster (galo), symbolizes honesty, integrity, trust and honor. We received a tiny ceramic rooster from a Portuguese roommate several years ago, and have held on...
Inspiration: Small Parisian Garden Shed Apartment
This dwelling was created in a backyard shed for use by a teenager. The structure, divided into four stories, is both extremely small and undeniably cool. Made entirely of birch plywood, the interio...
SF Late-Breaking Event: Mission Open Studios
Mission Open Studios
Mission Open Studios
300 artists and their studios within walking distance
Opening Receptions: Fri., 4/25; Open Studios: Sat., 4/26-Sun., 4/27, 11 am-6 pm
SF
...
NEWS: Terrain at Styer's Opens in Philadelphia
The first location of Anthropologie's greenhouse and gardening lifestyle spin-off, Terrain, opens today (last week? — conflicting accounts) in Philadelphia. Urban Outfitters purchased J. Franklin St...
Color Combo: Orange and Gray
This is a sophisticated color combo with a little bit of an edge. Combining a cool gray (like Dior Gray) with warm orange accents can make a space really come to life. The combination is so strong t...
SF Scavenger: Machine Age Stripped Steel Cabinet for $160
If we had room for this cool Machine Age Stripped Steel Cabinet, you wouldn't be seeing it here now.
Click here to view these in bold below...
NY Most Popular Posts: International Small Cool is in the House and A Little Chair with your Sex? - 04.25.08
Small Cool 2008 East #26: Ed+Ev's Studio of Great Ideas
This week's Hot Posts drew you in and inspired great discussion. Thanks for getting involved, and staying involved, in our community!
Click ...
Midwest #32: Ashley's Downtown Design on a Dime
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Ashley
Location: Chicago
Size: 470 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? I moved from Florida where apartments are a lot larger, so this tiny apa...
Busy Weekend in Chicago for the Design Obsessed
Marilyn and Peter at The Artist Project - Booth 8-1088
Wow - so much to do this weekend, so little time. We kicked off the festivities early last night with the opening party for Dream Rooms at the Me...
NY Good Questions: Type of Insulation For the Ceiling?
Dear AT,
Advice is sorely needed.
We bought a warehouse condo and are in the process of renovating.
On the final approval of our plans the condo board says we MUST use 2 inches of insulation on ...
CHI Scavenger: Vintage Walnut Dining Set for $1,000
In Riverwest, this great looking vintage walnut dining set is for sale - German rosewood. Table extends on both sides for additional room. We think it'd look great in room with this Jonathan Adler lam...
Massimo Vignelli Updates his New York City Subway Diagram
Massimo Vignelli's 1972 design for New York City's subway diagram is a design classic — and he's updated it to reflect the subway system of 2008. (ATers will known his Stendig Calendar design.) Av...
LA Scavenger: Fabulous Vintage Couch for $300
If you've got the space for an 8 ft couch and $300, then this fabulous vintage couch could be sitting in your home by the weekend. It dates back to the 40s, and has been upholstered in a rich carmel/...
AT Europe: Paris Close-Up - The Interior Window
One of the most important considerations in Muriel and Ed's renovation was how to brighten up their classic Parisian apartment whose one too many walls blocked the light, while preserving separate bed...
Martin
We're not sure just how to describe Martin. How often is it that you see a store's site where new products are categorized under "New Shite" and press is "Blah Blah Blah"? Interior designer and world...
Midwest #31: Suzi's L.E.S. Meets Le Marais
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Suzi
Location: Columbus, OH
Size: 557 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? With small, you are forced to love what you own. There is no reason or...
The Winescape by Paul Allen
Those of us who live in small homes know that storage is a precious thing. Often there's wall space where there's not floor or cupboard space, and in that case, the Winescape (featured in our Best Wi...
Northwest #24: Emmy's Apartment S
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Emmy
Location: Seattle
Size: 725 sq. ft.
Rent/Own: Rented apartment
What is the advantage of SMALL? Living small makes your world bigger.
...
LA Event: Alt Build this weekend 4.25-27.08
We mentioned this last week from an article in the LA Times, but just a reminder: This weekend is the Alternative Building and Design Expo! It's at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, in Santa Monica. ...
Jimmy Desk: An Organizer's Dream
Modernlink calls their Jimmy desk the smaller brother of their larger James executive desk, but we think it's perfect in size and storage options (because who doesn;t love hidden drawers?). We can't h...
East #33: Kerry's Greenpoint DIY
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Kerry
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Size: 420 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? Keeps me organized...
...
Glass Fishbowl Made of Recycled Windshields
We found this over at Uncommon Goods, and we'd love to see it in use, full of colorful fish. The two-handled shape reminds us of a Victorian punchbowl, and it in fact could be used as one, or as a v...
Light Emitting Wallpaper by Jonas Samson
We've blogged our love of wallpaper many times. What we don't usually share with you is our dislike of the dark. We're just not a fan. So, we use a night light. What we'd love is something a littl...
AT On: Getting Outside In the City
We post a lot of interiors on Apartment Therapy, but getting outside is equally important. When it starts to warm up in Chicago, everyone on the street seems excited to finally be outdoors again. Ye...
Today's Email: The Best Small Sofas of 2008
Last week I emailed on Perch! The Most Cheerful Design Company in Brooklyn (see below). Today, I'm going to do a roundup of all the great, small sofas out there. They've got to look good, but they...
A Small Parisian Apartment
There's a heck of a lot of small space inspiration going on this month. Just in case the contest isn't enough for you, take a look at this small Parisian space we just spotted on sfgirlbybay. 60 squ...
Look! A Rose's First Bloom
As rose enthusiasts know, there is no replicating the vigor, the intensity, of a rose's first bloom. We're lucky enough to have received some freshly cut blooms and will be making a point of seeking ...
Look! Cool Midcentury Modern Door Handles
We were recently photographing a house tour when we noticed the keen door handles that were used throughout the beautiful Midcentury renovation. We had never seen door handles quite like the box shape...
Bookmarked: The Furniture Doctor
Sweet! So, you found this great piece on the street and you’re thinking you’d like to redo it. Gregory transformed an old stereo cabinet; why not you? Hmmm, but where do you start? A good ide...
Close-Up!: Derik's Tchotchke Organization
We're in the midst of an office organizing overhaul (i.e. HELL) and we're trying to come up with a practical and clever way to organize our "creativity" (i.e. MESS). We were particularly blown away ...
CHI Good Questions: Boho Modern Look Advice?
Margarita is going for a "Boho Modern" look like her inspiration room, shown above, and is looking for some advice: "I'm looking into buying a chair and matching sofa from Craigslist to go with the "b...
Perch! The Most Cheerful Design Company in Brooklyn
Email 4.18.08
As I write this, it is getting late, but sweet Ursula is asleep, Sara Kate is away at a conference, and it is peaceful and quiet for the first time all day. Staying up and writing is a pleasure. As ...
Pull-Out Ironing Board and Other Small Space Storage Ideas
If our kitchen area was a little roomier (or if we actually had a laundry room), we'd seriously consider installing one of these pull-out drawer ironing boards. What a great idea for space efficiency....
What to Do in Your Garden Now
Sunset: April 2008
Despite our best intentions (and our overzealous purchasing at the nursery), we've been resigning ourselves lately to the possibility that our green thumb is, in reality, a few shades darker. But our ...
East #32: Jessii's & Corey's Brooklyn Lounge
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Jessii & Corey
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Size: 850
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? Living in a small apartment makes it easy to eliminate clutter...
LA Good Questions: What is This Red Thing?!
AT reader Moneeka sent us this Japanese video of a cat playing with what looks like a red box on legs with an antenna attached to the top. (Warning: If you play the video, make sure you turn the vol...
Color Pattern Clock
This clock is a bit too clever for its own good. It works by illuminating a number of squares in a grid to correspond with a digit in the time. It perhaps comes as a surprise to no one that we fou...
Chenille Bedspreads
Inspired by Amy's vintage chenille bedspread (West Roger Park house tour), our hunt for similar takes on chenille for the bedroom got underway. Bedspreads in general are a very old-fashioned idea - du...
AT Europe: Paris Close-Up - The Library Loft
Véronique has exceptionally high ceilings in her house in the 15th arrondissement. So she and her husband decided to take advantage and go vertical, building a suspended library high in the sky above...
SF Good Questions: Furniture Repair Shop in SF?
AT:SF, Anyone know a decent furniture repair shop in SF? i bought two great mid-century chairs on eBay, but the rubber support straps under the cushion are breaking and need to be replaced. Thanks!
...
Vintage Tea Carts
The tea cart used to be a staple in homes, but it's not so popular anymore. We think it's time for a comeback, since tea carts can be very practical in a small space. They're easily movable and they...
Neutral Bedroom
Obviously we here at ATLA tend towards using a lot of color in our homes. But when we came across this bedroom in another of the Chinese design mags we picked up, we thought neutral never looked so g...
Spool Stool by Bottega Montana
This solid cedar stool from Bottega Montana was designed specifically for outdoor use. The cylindrical hole and three grooves in the base allows the wood to breathe and also provides drainage so you'l...
Northwest #23: Eleazar's Comfy Seattle Studio
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Eleazar
Location: Seattle
Size: 445 sq. ft.
Rent/Own: Rented apartment
What is the advantage of SMALL? I get to live in every part of it. I am invested in ev...
Midwest #30: JW Opted for Rehab
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Joseph
Location: Chicago
Size: 700 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? The advantage to living SMALL is that if I need to edit a room I can exec...
NY Good Questions: Where Can We Find A Similar Shelf?
Dear AT,
My roommate and I are having a bathroom makeover, and ventured to Ikea to buy some Molger wooden wall shelves.
Unfortunately, they were out - and they are not available online - and the f...
Weekly LA Sales Calendar: 04.24.08
Asher Side Table on Sale April Sales...
Restoration Hardware
Online Sale on Furniture and Accessories
Loja Designs
Store Liquidation, at least 30% off inventory of modern sofas ends Ap...
International #13: DHJ's Honey House
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: DaeHo
Location: Seoul, Korea
Size: 700 sq. ft. apartment
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? Easy to clean and small expense.
...
Media Fast: Cutting Down on Blog Clutter
Last week when we were talking about How To Media Fast, it seemed that more than watching TV, people are spending hours and hours everyday (even after they get home from work) on the internet. A huge...
Cuddly Chicks from Branch
We're the first to admit that when it comes to decorating our own tiny apartment, practicality is not always our first requirement. Because of this, we're totally OK with these adorable new chicks fr...
Learning to Love You More: Assignments 66 and 67
Learning to Love You More is an interactive web project and book designed by artists Miranda July and Harrell Fletcher. They give assignments online, and participants send in reports on their progr...
East #31: Pretty Ladies' Sweet Petite Home
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Celia
Location: Miami Beach, FL
Size: 720
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? A neat home is my greatest advantage. You can't afford to be messy, ...
Look!: Old Radiators as Garden Decor
Well, maybe not exactly. But we pass by this yard every morning, and wonder what the owners intend to do with these beautiful old radiators. So far they've been exposed to every bit of weather Seat...
French Spring Style from Quel Objet
We love the commentary and descriptions that accompany some of the fantastic items available from Quel Objet (which means "What a thing!"). Spring and France together make up an ideal mindset - a brea...
Thursday Giveaway: "Sorted!" by Lissanne Oliver
Congratulations to kkbutler, who won last week's giveaway, The Shower Bow.
Items: 2 copies of Sorted! The Ultimate Guide to Organising Your Life
Author: Lissanne Oliver
Retail Price: $20 ea
De...
LA Times H&G 4.24.08
In addition to the Manhattan Beach backyard patio makeover, today's LA Times House & Garden section also features their report of the big 2008 Milan Furniture fair, the Salone Internazionale del Mobil...
SF Weekly Sales Calendar: 04.24.08
Clearance Sale at Limn SeattleApril Sales...
UC Botanical Garden
Annual Spring Plant Sale
Sat., 4/26, 10 am-2 pm
Berkeley
...
EcoTimber introduces Formaldehyde-Free Bamboo Flooring
From Re-nest: Our site that covers abundant design for green homes
EcoTimber introduces Formaldehyde-Free Bamboo Flooring
“...the switch to a formaldehyde-free binder is a significant upgrade for EcoTimber's solid materials.”
More from Re-nest: Retrofi...
Southwest #30: Jordan's Ordo Ab Chao
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Jordan
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Size: 412 sq. ft. apartment
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? Efficiency. My apartment back in New York was so ...
Green Housing: Wentworth Commons
Small, cool, and green. Wentworth Commons is 51-unit apartment complex on the far South Side that provides housing for formerly homeless people. Designed by Harley Ellis Devereaux, the apartments' g...
Birds on a Wire Clothespins
We all know that forgoing the dryer can save a ton of energy and that we really ought to hang the laundry outside to dry. Here's a way to make it a little bit more fun. ...
Business Class: Only a Carry-On?
Every few months, I fly up to the Bay Area for work. And it's only for a few days at a time--three days here, five days there. This time around, I decided to follow the sage advice of Laure and pack r...
NEWS: SoHo Pottery Barn Closing Sale
We knew this was in the works, but it's happening right now — the Pottery Barn on the corner of Broadway and Houston is preparing to shut their doors and they're clearing out the goods... "While mos...
The Gallery Zak Smith
Clarissa Looking Like a Pink Flloyd Groupie. Acrylic Painting.
Introducing Zak Smith who gained notoriety a few years back for illustrating every single page of Thomas Pynchon’s Gravity’s Rainbow...
Alden Lane Nursery
In case you hadn't noticed, we've succumbed to the gardening bug. It came over us slowly, but it's completely overwhelmed our little brain and driven us to such madness that we recently drove to Live...
10 Things We Love from the Rainforest Site
What did you do for Earth Day this week? Did you make any resolutions? If you didn’t do much, why not find a moment today to click on the Rainforest Site and renew your commitment to click on it ...
Tile Prints for your home from Pottery Barn
We've been noticing tile or gate prints, evocative of the spires seen on buildings in North Africa, in many of the catalogues from West Elm to Williams Sonoma Home that we’ve received this spring. ...
Calories Burned Around the House
We've been making a concerted effort to not neglect our physical health all this year...something all too easy with a job sitting in front of computer in a home office for most of the day. That means ...
CHI Good Questions: Refinishing Ideas?
Andrew sent us an email: "I just picked up this 30s-style wood desk from a resale shop for $20!!! I would love to get some feedback from you and other ATers for refinishing ideas. This piece will mo...
Creating Space at the Kips Bay Decorator Show House
The New York Times 4.24.08
This year's Kips Bay Decorator Show House is not a townhouse — it's six apartments in the Manhattan House apartment building on East 66th Street. Built in 1950, the modernist block of apartments a...
Sliding Barn Door and Wall from Cliff Spencer
We have been obsessively going through all of Cliff Spencer's online portfolio today. There's something about the craftsmanship of his pieces that really appeal to us. Not to mention he's a Califor...
An Imagined Life: Cubby-Blue Chair
All used items come with a story to tell. We only need to lean in and listen.
I was hella' excited when they brought me home from that thrift dump. I didn't match nothin' but they picked me up solo-...
NY Good Questions: How Should I Finish Up This Room?
Dear AT,
After years of white apartment walls, I'm in my own first house and feeling bold with color -- though I freely admit I don't know what I'm doing.
So far, I've bravely painted 3 of 4 dining...
Bottom's Up Doorbell by Droog Design
Every time our buzzer rings we practically jump out of our skin. We'd compare it to playing Operation, minus the little tweezers and any of the fun. Wouldn't it be nice to toast your guest's arrival i...
What Kind of Homebody Are You?
It's 10 pm right now and we're working. Of course it's not like this every night, and some nights we even watch t.v. (egad!).
Since moving, we've been spending most nights hard at work on home proje...
Manhattan Beach Garden Transformation
L.A. Times 4.24.08
This week's LA Times Home & Garden feature story is the makeover of a Manhattan Beach garden. Designer Sandy Koepke took salvaged furniture and accessories and created an eclectic, rustic patio. More ...
House Among Rocks
The New York Times 4.24.08
A New York sculptor who works with stone, Elyn Zimmerman built a new home and studio among the rocks in Oaji, California. The New York Times gives us a peek inside the modern and "disciplined interi...
International #12: Ise's London Pad
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Marie-Louise
Location: London, England
Size: 580 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? no clutter...
...
Svenska Mobler: Modernist and Functionalist Furniture
Svenska Mobler specializes in a very specific niche: Swedish Modernist and Argentine Functionalist 20th Century furniture. Both mid-century styles have rich wood tones and and clean lines. The shop ...
Blogging...Holly Dymont's Home at OM Home
OM Home designer Oorbee Roy recently featured the home of her friend and fellow designer Holly Dymont on her blog, and we couldn't be more grateful for the photos of this inspirational home. If you'v...
NY Weekly Sales Calendar: 04.24.08
Nicole Farhi's Temporary Chelsea Market Showroom Sale
April Sales...
Nicole Farhi Sale
• Up to 80% off home furnishings, as well as men's and women's gear.
• Through April 25th
• T...
SF Scavenger: New B&B Italia "Tight” Sofa, 2-3 Seater for $2499
Longtime reader Aaron is selling a NEW B&B Italia "Tight” sofa, 2-3 seater. He bought it at Limn not long ago, and it's in showroom condition. Compact, low-profile, in great shape -- oh, and $3...
CHI Scavenger: Barely Used CB2 Pieces More than 50% off
A bunch of nearly new CB2 furniture (assembled and used one evening for a charity event) is for sale at more than 50% off retail. Jump below for links to this and other good finds:
Apartment Therapy ...
International #11: Andreas' Minimal Studio
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Andreas
Location: Munich, Germany
Size: 285 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? it lets me focus on the really important things - i have put no...
LA Scavenger: Mid Century Modern Expandable Slat Bench for $225
This isn't just a Nelson reproduction. No, this vintage mid-century modern slat bench has the added capability to go-go-gadget sides and expand from 54" to almost 72"! It's in pristine condition, mad...
Midwest #29: Zach & Chris' Uptown Girl
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Zach & Chris
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Size: 700 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? It forces me to really question everything you bring into ...
NY Good Questions: Opinions on Target's Plaza Tufted Sofa?
Dear AT,
I'm curious if anyone has encountered this couch from Target.
It's sort of a cheapy version of Crate & Barrel's petrie couch.
I'm specifically worried about the "microfiber" upholstery.
...
Hot or Not? Bol Lavatory Faucet by Kohler
Bol Lavatory Faucet by Kohler (spotted at KBIS)Vote below:...
Outdoor Lanterns & Lights
The New York Times 4.24.08
Though they didn't mention Maxwell's favorite inexpensive lantern, the Rotera from IKEA, this week's Personal Shopper from The New York Times rounds up plenty of options for outdoor lighting. Whethe...
CHI Sales Calendar: 04.24.08
Chilewich on Sale at Unica HomeApril Sales... Unica Home
Chilewich - Up to 40% off
Normann Copenhagen - 25% off all products
Lexon - 25% off selected products
Online...
NY Scavenger: Art-Deco Liquor Cabinet for $1100
I love a piece with history, especially when there's the possibility of a tantalizing story behind it! He entered the drawing room, glancing furtively behind him, and shut and locked the door. He ...
NY Open Thread 616
Now we're really into April...Welcome to twenty twenty-one, suzy8track and RedShoes!...
A Modern Sense of Space
Metropolitan Home
Wow. Somehow we missed this home in print, but we checked it out when SFGail wrote in and asked about the back painted glass backsplash. Just take a look at some of the photos of this Marin house....
SF Weekly Events Calendar: 04.23.08
Annie Galvin - "Pretty Little Strangers"Art & Design Events...April is Small Cool Month at Apartment Therapy
DWR
DWR and Kithaus: Redefining Prefab in '08
Thurs., 4/24,...
Northwest #22: Monica's Seattle Loft
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Monica
Location: Seattle
Size: 840 sq. ft.
Rent/Own: Owned apartment
What is the advantage of SMALL? It forces me to prioritize my belongings...
...
Small Cool Update: 108 Entries So Far
Midway through our final week of posting and the grand total so far is 108 small cool living spaces for you to explore. Jump below for a roundup of ALL the entries and support your favorites with a g...
Southwest #29: J'aime's Light and Shadows
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: J'aime
Location: Denver, Colorado
Size: 568 sq. ft. apartment
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? SMALL forces prioritization of what you love, fr...
Clip Desktop Holder from the MoMA Store
Made of one tube of bent stainless steel, this desktop collator is quite a few steps up from the standard issue versions available at your local office supply store....
Inspiration: Laure's Blue Lamp
Surfing through the archives of some of our House Tours, we noticed, while checking out our own Laure's tour of her old place, how many people had commented on her blue lamp. Well now a similar versi...
Look! Pocket Doors
Pocket doors are an old school small space solution, and they're a feature that we'll really miss when we move out of our current apartment. Besides allowing flexible arrangements of space, they're ...
SF Good Questions: How Can I Camouflage My Mirrored Closet Doors?
AT:SF, Help! We are moving into a 1980s vintage condo that has mirrored sliding glass doors on the closets. I can live with the mirrors in the hallway, but I hate, hate, hate the mirrors across an en...
Composting
Did anyone see Oprah yesterday and her Earth Day Special? We happened to catch a moment where Julia Roberts was fluffing the compost....
Look!: Anna's SOMMAR Blanket from IKEA
We never would have guessed Anna's cool new blanket was from IKEA if we hadn't read it for ourselves. What great, bold graphics....
Midwest #28: Mike & Nicole Force Vintage to Meet Modern
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Mike & Nicole
Location: Chicago
Size: 650 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? Its cozy, less space to clean, and we were able to make it feel l...
Best 6 Modern Inflatable Furnishings
When we think of inflatable furniture, we think of some of our fraternity neighbors back in college who'd lounge about in their duplex backyard ontop of Corona beer branded blow-up seating. Good times...
AT Boston: Cool Industrial Laundry Baskets
This is from our Boston finalist, Jeanine. Comment away!
You know those cool industrial baskets at Goodwill that they wheel around all of the clothes in? They're made right here in East Boston by...
NY Weekly Events Calendar: 04.23.08
“Mr. Impossible” by Philippe Starck at Kartell
Art & Design Events...
AT Events:
• April is AT's Small Cool Contest!
• AT Book Signing Event at Brooklyn Designs 2008 in Dumbo on Ma...
Italian Carafe and Wine Glasses by Esque
We love the perfect... um... imperfection of this handmade Italian Carafe and Wine Glasses by Portland's Esque. ...
Online Resources for Zebra Print Rugs
Maybe it's just because we have one in our bedroom but we've been noticing all the zebra and zebra print rugs in this year's Small Cool Contest. Reader Aulaire wanted to know where we scored our zebra...
Best of KBIS: Towel Radiators by Runtal
Last weekend at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, top of our list was to track down these panel radiators (hydronic and electric radiant heating). Popular in European homes, the sleek design and spa...
East #30: Teresa's Beautiful Old Bones Redressed
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Teresa
Location: Hoboken, NJ
Size: 562 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? Small is cozy and warm. I don't know what I would do with any more ...
LA Event: Andy Davis "Long Live Love" at The Surf Gallery
We're a big fan of artist Andy Davis's clothing line, Ando & Friends. His simple laid back coastal designs are perfect for our So Cal lifestyle. This Friday, April 25th, is the opening of a group show...
Hot or Not? Aalto Doorstop by Tobias Wong
Tobias Wong's knack for creatively reinterpreting classic objects got a lot of attention when McDonald's sued him over his Cokespoon #2 collaboration with Ju$t Another Rich Kid. For the doorstop, W...
Bulb Lamps by Sofie Refer
We've been meaning to post these for a while, and with Small Cool happening this month it's the perfect time to mention Sofie Refer's subtle, minimal Bulb Lamps. Designed in 2000, the Bulb Lamp is t...
What is Your Most Indulgent Collection?
As we mentioned yesterday, we have zero closet space. Collections seem to be the biggest challenge for us since we have no place to store them and even less to display them. But we persevere and our...
Phillips de Pury Presents: Furnish Your Home This Weekend at Saturday @ Phillips
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Max Sauze's Ceiling Lamp, 1970
This is the last of our Phillips de Pury series so we thought we would go out with a bang, a fantasy, an art/design mashup to put in your apartment. ...
Parisian Kitchen by Chartier-Corbasson Architectes
Our new favorite kitchen: This Parisian one, consisting of simple plywood and stainless steel units on casters. Jump below to see more pics -- and don't miss the video tour of the French loft....
Gallery Art Hanging System
We recently found a great new solution to hang art on our walls. Looking for art display options other than the traditional nail and picture hanger we have used on all of our previous projects, we ch...
Today's Email: Masters at the Art of Living - Gerald & Sara Murphy
Last week I emailed on Ikea Grundtal: The Stylish King of Cheap Kitchen Shelving (see below). Today, I want to go offroad and introduce you to a book (from 1971) that I consider a classic and a MU...
Weekly LA Events Calendar: 4.23.08
Gamble House Lecture Series 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,...
Southwest #28: Kim's Treetop Nest
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Kim
Location: Venice, CA
Size: 475 sq. ft. apartment
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? As the saying goes, "You can't take it with you!" Living ...
LA Store: French 50's and 60's Le Depot
We got a reader tip a while ago about a new French 50's and 60's warehouse location. Alors! It was so much bigger than we had imagined and bursting with fabulous mid century finds from Europe and Ca...
Northwest #21: Courtney's "The Story of Me"
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Courtney
Location: San Francisco
Size: 750 sq. ft.
Rent/Own: Rented apartment
What is the advantage of SMALL? i really love every single piece in my apartmen...
NY Good Questions: Upholstery Fabric For My Couch
Dear AT,
I am just completing my owner-build house project.
The living room/dining room/kitchen are all in the same volume of space.
My parents are handing down my grandmother's very cool, moder...
Look! Pantone Stairs
You've seen the amazing stairs for the bibliophile on AT before. How about stairs for the designer who is dedicated to colour matching their home with the Pantone Color Matching System? The staircase ...
Melting Ice Exhibition at the Field Museum
From now through September 1, the Field Museum is hosting an exhibit that addresses the crux of climate change. Melting Ice - A Hot Topic: Envisioning Change brings together 26 contemporary artists ...
Site Lines
Canadian House & Home: May 2008
Can you ever have too much eye candy? The current issue of Canadian House & Home is chock full of it this month, including this feature on Julie Hodgson and David Thom's (not small) B.C. home....
Marie Christophe Lighting Collections
The longer we examine these sculptural, French lighting creatures by Marie Christophe, the more we like them. Everything shown here is from the Sixties line, which blends bright mod lamp shades with t...
Hot or Not?
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair 50th Anniversary edition by Tal R
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair 50th Anniversary Edition by Tal R for Milan Design Week 2008
...
Calvin Klein Ombre Rugs from Macy's
Last week, we looked at the Ombre Rugs from West Elm. In our search for similar products, we found these Calvin Klein Ombre Rugs from Macy's — and they're on super-markdown...
...
SF Good Questions: Creative Baseboard Moulding Ideas?
Hello AT:SF! My husband and I just replaced our former linoleum kitchen floor with Marmoleum tiles, which we love. The next step is baseboard moulding of some sort, and we're looking for creative ide...
Artwork and Toys Make the Room
From Ohdeedoh Our site that covers modern homelife with children
Check out this beautiful girls' room featuring IKEA furniture mixed with unique pieces, artwork and toys.
Organic crib bedding, a refinished bookshelf and a shared bedroom - all below.
...
DIY Ideas from the CHI Spring Cure
We've been impressed by the DIY projects that keep springing up in our Midwestern Spring Cure group including a lamp makeover, a windowsill garden, homemade landing strips, refurbished furniture, an...
Look! Simple Sorta Terrariums
Plants around the house add life and interest to a small space. As we've made clear we're totally in love with terrarium's but can find them to be a little daunting to put together and maintain. So ...
NY Good Questions: Similar and More Affordable Sink?
Dear AT,
I found this great sink and fixtures on the Dornbracht site.
Alas their prices make me faint!
Can anyone recommend where I could find a similar sink and fixtures at more affordable price...
DC House Tour: Marco and Margie’s Big Plunge
This is from our DC finalist, Sara. Comment away!
Name: Marco, an attorney and Margie, a landscape architect
Location: 14th and V, NW DC
Size: 1205 sqft
Years Lived In: 6 months
>> Enter House T...
Look!: "Floating" Artwork on Decorative Paper
We found this image in the comments section of our post on Paper Source. AT Curer Goodnightdean "floated" her artwork on high-quality paper, rather than using matboard. Click below for the how-to....
Olivia Sofette from Pottery Barn
In a small room, when you’ve already sacrificed square footage, you don’t want to make any more compromises. Thumbing through the most recent Pottery Barn Catalogue, we stopped on this sofette, a...
Midwest #27: Curtis & Alex's '39 Bungalow
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Curtis & Alex
Location: Madison, WI
Size: 728 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? I like it because it is cute and cozy, the street that we live...
NY Open Thread 615
Now we're really into April...Welcome to BabkaGal, kdub and andromache!...
Southwest #27: Josh's Smile, Happy Time!
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Josh
Location: Long Beach, CA
Size: 550 sq. ft. apartment
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? You don't have to yell.
...
TileVault: Piedmont High School
What: Mosaic in the hallway, maybe an old drinking fountain decorative alcove???
Where: Piedmont High School, Piedmont
When: Tuesday, April 22, 8:15pm
Why: Stumbling around the hallways waiting for ...
International #10: Marcus & Mel's Charming Flat
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Mel & Marcus
Location: Helsingborg, Sweden
Size: 67m2 @ 715 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? We moved in 7 months ago from a big house and i...
Vintage Looks
Get ready to spend ample time on the internet. Once you start browsing around Vintage Looks, it's hard to stop. Lots more items and one groovy incentive-to-buy after the jump...
...
AT Book Alert: Update on Jenny and Clove
Name: Jenny and Clove
Home then: 500 sqft. studio near Astor Place (check out their original apartment)
Home now: updated bathroom, new murphy bed, new firepit, new art, new furniture in same studio...
CHI Weekly Events Calendar: 04.23.08
Art & Design Events...
April is Small, Cool month on Apartment Therapy!
Artropolis 2008: including the International Antiques Fair
"Featuring more than 100 of the world’s top dealers, the Fair ...
"Memo" collection at Fishs Eddy's
Kick it old "school"! We love this super fun collection of ceramics inspired by old writing tablets from Fishs Eddy. They come in several patterns including ruled, yellow-ruled, and grid paper!... ...
Hidden Commode: BenchToilet from Julien
This is an interesting — yet odd — idea. The Julien bathroom suite by Troy Adams Design features a toilet that is hidden within a bench. The bench design includes one or two storage drawers (per...
NY Scavenger: Machine Age Office Swivel Chair for $300
It's apparent upon first glance that this Machine Age Office Swivel Chair has a lot of personality. I can't help feeling that at any moment it's going to spin around and start beeping at me, R2D2-s...
Ikea Grundtal: The Stylish King of Cheap Kitchen Shelving
Email from 2.17.08
G R U N D T A L. Yiming is currently in our Small Cool Contest and this is her kitchen. Painted gloss black wall with gleaming modern stainless shelving popping off of it. It's totally high style. Yo...
How To: Make a Cork Board Cabinet
When we stumbled across the instructions for this project on e-how, we thought it would be a great way to cover up a mirrored medicine cabinet to use in an office, or update an old cabinet in the ki...
Prints (and more!) by ISO50
If you're really into retro graphics and mod decor, take a look at these slick prints by designer/musician ISO50 aka Scott Hansen. These prints are printed on thick 100 lb Natural tone stock, and you...
Midwest #26: Jennifer's Houston Hottie Hideaway
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Jennifer
Location: Houston
Size: 761 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? It does not encourage people to overstay their welcome, and it is easy ...
SF Scavenger: Library Table - Mahogany - Very Substantial for $135
It's been a while since we've sung the praises of library tables. However, seeing this fantastic Library Table - Mahogany - Very Substantial reminded us that it's time. A big, solid, multitasking...
CHI Good Questions: Making this Arrangement Work?
Kelly sent in an email: "Greetings, Oh Inspired Folks: How can I make this arrangement work? Our lovely orange chairs are oh-so-minimal when side by side with an inherited and rehabbed ice-block refr...
LA Scavenger: HOLLYWOOD Regency Chairs for $275
If you've been thinking about blowing some hard-earned cash on some French style chairs at a retail store, then at least take a look at these Hollywood Regency chairs up on Craigslist. These chairs a...
You are Invited: M+D+F Competition Tomorrow Night
Modern, Design, Function...Chicago Furniture Now. The 4th Annual M+D+F furniture competition is being held tomorrow night at the North Ave. Design Within Reach Studio and you are most welcome to atte...
NY Good Questions: How To Improve Our Living Room?
Dear AT,
Is there a way to improve our bowling alley living room?
Our rental apartment's worst feature is definitely the living room.
It is less than 9 feet wide and about 15 feet long.
Due to s...
CHI Scavenger: Mahogany Coffee Table from Pottery Barn for $150
In Old Town, this mahogany round coffee table (the Metropolitan) from Pottery Barn is up for grabs. Table is in brand new condition and sells for $300 new. More good stuff:
...
Cats in Style: Modern Pet Accessories by Marly Gommans
Made of natural materials like sisal and wool felt, the Cats in Style series of pet accessories from Dutch designer Marly Gommans marries simple, eco-conscious materials with beautiful shapes and fo...
Hot or Not? Butterfly Preserve Rug
A savvy seventies style update....or not? Jump below for link, price and voting:...
AT Europe Close-Up: Trendy Purple on a Classic Armchair
One of the most striking elements of Barbara's Paris apartment is the classic armchair covered in on-trend purple velvet that sits in the window. ...
SF House Tour: Ken's Curated California Collection
Name: Ken
Location: Haight Ashbury, San Francisco
Size: 2-3 bdrm, 1550 square feet TIC
Years lived in: 5 years
>> Enter Slideshow
Although Ken grew up in LA, a veritable mid-century mecca, he remain...
Midwest #25: Greg's Tiny French Chateau
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Greg
Location: Dallas
Size: 595 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? The advantage of SMALL is the coziness of it all. I love to re-arrange thin...
AT:SF is Two!
Oops. We've been so wrapped up with the contest and other projects that somehow we let an important date slip by: Yesterday was AT:SF's second birthday! ...
Guess the Decade: White Living Room - The Answer
(Apologies for the delayed answer this time around - this post got bumped out a day due to the busy contest posting schedule.)
So, y'all think this is the Seventies (well the large majority of you an...
Inmodern Furniture at Therapy
We kind of fancy ourselves expert furniture builders... you know, of the IKEA variety. We can wield that little hand-crank looking tool like a pro (though we do have a suspicion that's not actually th...
International #9: Bryan and Stef's Green Loft
Click here to see this Vancouver entry....
International #9: Bryan and Stef's Green Loft
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Bryan and Stef
Location: Vancouver
Size: 817 sq. ft.
Rent/Own: Owned house
What is the advantage of SMALL? Living small allows us to surround ourselves with ...
AT Boston: Vessel - Not Just Candelas
This is from our Boston finalists, Kayla and Wes. Comment away!
We know that AT readers have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Vessel's Candela, but we thought we'd clear the air a little and...
Asterisk Bookends by Francisca Prieto
We love our tightly edited little collection of books, so any chance we get to display them with a little flair, we take. These fit the bill quite nicely....
Original Vintage Wallpapers From the 1950's-1980's
We're in love with this site filled with pages of original vintage wallpapers from the fifties, sixties, seventies and eighties. And best yet, these are available for international delivery, so if you...
Alternative Headboards
Wallpaper headboard from Martha StewartWe like a headboard; we think it anchors the bed and, thus, finishes off the room. Jonathan posted some alternative headboard ideas during Bedroom Month. In ho...
Paco and Lupe Pillows and Quilts
Handmade by Celia Cruz in Toronto, Paco and Lupe pillows and quilts feature some really lovely fabrics at affordable prices. We especially like the rectangular pillows in vintage-style fabrics...
...
East #29: T & A's Upper East Alcove
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Tina
Location: UES, NY
Size: 475
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? Makes you think twice before buying more stuff and forces you to edit the th...
Personal Outdoor Dwelling System
Summer always makes us want to spend as much time as possible outdoors, but we're definitely part of the porch-and-deck crowd as opposed to the hiking-and-camping type. Another option for that great m...
Guide to Houseplants
Spring is a great time to spruce up your space with some new houseplants (also a good time to dust and generally care for the ones you already have). Jump below for a guide to houseplants:...
Mandal Headboard from Ikea: Think Outside the Bedroom
We don’t need a headboard but we’ve been eyeing the Mandal at Ikea for a while. We like it, as it’s shown here, stacked three high…...
Garden Update: The Vegetables are Growing!
We are such proud parents. Just look at how much the little seedlings have grown! The tomatoes won't be ready for a while, but our lettuce was just begging to be harvested.......
Midwest #24: Jenni & Spencer's Charismatic Space
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Jenni & Spencer
Location: Kansas City, MO
Size: 550 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? I love living in a small place because you can truly fo...
Southwest #26: Rachel's Marina Vintage Studio
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Rachel
Location: Marina del Rey , CA
Size: 391 sq. ft. apartment
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? More efficient living and maximized use of it...
SF Good Questions: What Color Chairs Should I Buy?
AT:SF, Help! I need more seating for my living room. I bought a light-colored couch in a beige color from Room and Board, and now I need accent chairs. The room currently uses shades of green. Do I...
Ikea Tripp Storage Tins
We happen to live in a place that has zero closets. That means that almost all of our stuff is out in the open on shelves, on credenzas (thank god for inside credenzas) and we're always on the lookou...
Devo Lamps by Lights Up!
It seems like modern lamps can fall into one of two categories: bland and featureless, or statement lighting. We loved Lights Up!'s Meridian lamp line for the sweet, delicate patterns on the shades,...
8 Ways to Reuse 2 liter Plastic Soda Bottles
We've posted about reusing 2-liter soda bottles to capture insects before, and this video includes it amongst their top 8 tips for reusing the common soda bottle for other uses before you chuck it i...
Inspiration: Oversized White Lacquer Coffee Tables
We love the look of a large white lacquer coffee table. While the one in this photo from Living, etc. is certainly pricey, Jonathan’s post yesterday, about using two end tables as a coffee table,...
Hot and Cool Melamine Plates from Bongenre
These plates are perfect picks for spring and summer entertaining. Unsure if we'd rather host with a hot set or a cool set, we picked our favorites from both ends of the spectrum......
Sea Life Lumbar Pillow Cover
One of our favorite sites, Shelterrific, has this series of posts titled "Strangely Appealing:...". Likewise, we find this Sea Life Lumbar Pillow Cover from Pottery Barn "strangely appealing" (jellyfi...
Lolita Lamps by Nika Zupanc
New designs from the Milan show are still hitting the web (the show ended yesterday). Our favorite find today is the series of Lolita Lamps designed by Nika Zupanc for super-collective Moooi. The seri...
Grading the Green MagsPlenty Magazine 4.22.08
With so many Earth Day issues on the stands, year-round green publication Plenty searched a few magazines for editorial greenwashing. Their random sampling includes Vanity Fair, Newsweek, Elle, Nation...
Under the Stairs Storage
Storage underfoot. That's one way to make the most of the space underneath the stairs. We spied this idea in one of the Chinese home decor mags we picked up on the trip. See a close up under the cu...
NY Good Questions: Paint Colors for My Townhouse?
Dear AT,
In my Brooklyn townhouse, I finally refinished the wood floors that had been hidden by ceramic tile, plywood and several layers of linoleum.
Now I'm trying to figure out what direction to ...
Midwest #23: Stephanie's Life of Pie
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Stephanie
Location: Chicago
Size: 441 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? Moving to a studio from a spacious 3 bedroom brownstone (minus the r...
AT Tech Update: Thank You Mark & Welcome to Ted!
It's been just over four years, and we've had only had one man behind all of the AT sites the entire time. AND he's only done it part time. We bow down to you and thank you, Mark Wilkie, for all t...
Southwest #25: Mel's First Decorating Project
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Mel
Location: Los Angeles , CA
Size: 600 sq. ft. apartment
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? My small cozy apartment is easy to take care of and...
Tarmoset's Leather and Birch Fly Swatter
Only one thing can ruin a glorious sunny day outside in the garden: flies. Even by the beach, the breeze can't blow them all inland. So we present to you what is probably our favorite fly swatter. ...
Northwest #20: Debbie's Beach Chic
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Debbie
Location: Seattle
Size: 600 sq. ft.
Rent/Own: Owned house
What is the advantage of SMALL? Quality over quantity...
...
Today's Email: Best Bistro Chair Sources - High and Low
Last week I emailed on Original BTC Lighting: Hot, Relaxed & Unprocessed (see below). Today, as I had coffee in a cozy little cafe this morning, I noticed their Parisian cafe chairs and thought I ...
Nate Berkus on 1stdibs Style Compass
Living in Chicago, it's hard not to see Nate Berkus' influence everywhere. As Oprah's decorating guru, his sense of style finds its way into millions of homes. 1stdibs recently interviewed Berkus ab...
Original BTC Lighting: Hot, Relaxed & Unprocessed
Email from 4.16.08
This is a company to watch.
Based in the UK, Original BTC is a small lighting company founded by Peter Bowles who has great, great style and a sharp eye for updating classics. Their lighting range i...
Look! 50 Ways to Help the Planet
Hmm, not bad...we scored 35 out of 50 tips listed to help the planet according to this helpful eco-tip chart from Wire & Twine. We admit we were a bit horrified on first glance after reading the tip t...
Rings Side Chair by Atuto
Elle Decor May 2008
It's supposed to be in the 90's this weekend in Palm Springs, (any of you going to Coachella?). Even if you can't make it to the desert, you can bring a little Palms Springs glam with this Rings side ...
Ann Sacks Ceramic Art Tile
quince tree mural in tortoise, agate, night, moss, pine, titanium stain,
cinnamon stain and red stainWe are so in love with the detail and handcut elements of each of these Ann Sacks mosaics. Inspire...
Inspiration: Corian Loves Missoni
In the kitchen counter-top debate, we've always liked Corian. It's durable and you can repair small scratches yourself. And it's available in a ton of colors. To emphasize the wide array of colors a...
DIY Project: Turning a Home Office on Its Side
From Unplggd: Our site that untangles your wires
Is your current home office cramping your style? Need to find more office space without comprising your living space? The newest member to the unplggd team, Sonia Z, is taking this challenge head on...
Mustache Key Holder from The Curiosity Shoppe
Even a landing strip can use a little lightening up sometimes. This mustache key holder may be just the ticket - some adornment for your wall that will help you stay organized, not to mention bring a...
Small Space Inspiration from Vitra
Since the late 1950s, Vitra has been manufacturing furniture for small spaces by top-tier designers from Charles and Ray Eames to Frank Gehry. Looking through their catalog, there's a lot to be lear...
Rebecca's Cure: Week 15 - Choosing My Wall Color!
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Choosing the colors for my walls was for me the most difficult step so far (sans the grand de-cluttering I am now famous for). It also stalled me for the longest. So, let me ju...
Summer Style at West Elm
We rounded up our favorite outdoor lighting a while ago before West Elm released their new lanterns for summer. Along with some other new pieces, we're getting impatient for summer.
...
Look! The Home of The Incredibles
We're up in Emeryville right now, home of animation powerhouse Pixar. So in honor of this trip, we're going to spotlight a real mid-century modern gem: the home from The Incredibles. The first time w...
How To: Clean Stainless Steel Appliances
We just learned a trick from a friend about how to remove finger prints from stainless steel appliance doors. Even when using soap/cleaner and water, fingerprints are difficult to wash off and usually...
NY Good Questions: Has Anyone Covered Bad Tile Instead of Ripping them Up?
Dear AT,
I was watching HGTV (which I seem to be addicted to recently), where the designer just covered some ugly pink marble with pebble tiles, instead of ripping everything out.
I have some hate...
10 Fresh Ways to Eco-nomize
Sunset: May 2008
The May issue of Sunset just hit newsstands, and in it is a story on Dan and Eszter Rabin, who gave us a House Tour last spring. The Rabins shared with Jess Chamberlain some of the ways they live gre...
Flickr Finds: A Blue and White Bedroom
Blue and white is always a fresh combination and, with its cool, crisp colour scheme, can work especially well in a bedroom. ...
Midwest #22: Blythe's Tiny Treehouse
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Blythe
Location: Chicago
Size: 308 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? In this age of sprawling McMansions, a home that meets ones needs in a s...
Southwest #24: Lincoln's Three and a Half Stories
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Lincoln
Location: Denver, Colorado
Size: 650 sq. ft. apartment
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? I don't need extra space, so why take up extra r...
Look!: Ugliest Ceiling
We much prefer to share beautiful images with you, dear readers, but occasionally something is so earth-shatteringly awful that we can't hold back....
International #8: Nicolas' Mini Loft
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Nicolas D.
Location: Lille, France
Size: 630
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? I keep things that are useful or important to me, and get rid of t...
379 Green American CitiesCountry Home April 2008
Country Living just released their second annual list of the 379 Top Green Cities in America. They ranked the locations based on green fundamentals, such as "energy policies, green power, green build...
NY Scavenger: Domino Shelving units from The Conran Shop for $600
Charles Lamb, the 19th century English critic, poet, and essayist once railed against the "...spoilers of the symmetry of shelves." Of course, in the context of that quote he was talking about the "b...
Solar Power in San Francisco
The Bay Guardian: 04.16.08
As renters we don't have much say in whether our building gets solar panels or not - it's completely up to our landlord. And seeing as he doesn't pay the electric bill here every month, we aren't expe...
NY Open Thread 614
Now we're really into April...Welcome to Caitlin in Seattle, bl1nk and fleadell!...
Rock Scissor Paper One Day Earth Day Sale
LA-based Rock Scissor Paper is having a one day sale in honor of Earth Day! Their organic cotton tote bags are all 25% off today only... ...
Hester Street Synagogue Studio
New York Magazine 4.21.08
We've recently seen homes in spaces that were formerly a Firehouse and a Bank. The newest New York Magazine has a great little peek into the studio and living space of artists
Thomas Nozkowski and ...
20 Ways to Reuse from AT:CHI
The EPA lists Reuse as the top strategy for reducing waste in landfills. Although tackling the waste reduction problem requires coordinating many large-scale efforts (including corporate and communi...
How To...Hang Artwork on A Brick Wall
One of our pals wants to replicate this look of a white brick wall behind a collection of her amazing photographs. And while the painting of brick isn't too much a stretch, she doesn't want to ruin a...
ColorTherapy: Two Dark Bathrooms
To All ColorTherapy Posts
Name: Spring, UL52
Brand: Ralph Lauren
Feng Shui informs us that good color for a bathroom would either be water colors or wood colors, to match or support the water elemen...
SF Scavenger: Victorian-style vintage chairs for $450
There's just something about these Victorian-style vintage chairs that we love. Their unexpected asymmetrical shape? Curvy legs? Sense of history? We don't know, but we do hope someone with the spac...
CHI Good Questions: Buying Without Trying?
Anne sent in a good question: 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 lee...
LA Scavenger: 1919 Edwardian Carved-Relief Decorative Double-sided display piece! for $300
Here's an awesome find that would look gorgeous as a headboard or a found object for your wall: this 1919 Edwardian carved piece flaunts impressive scroll details and the paint chipping is authentic. ...
NY Good Questions: Is This Love Seat Worth Saving?
Dear AT,
A friend was going to throw this love seat in the dumpster a few years ago when I rescued it with the ambitious idea of reupholstering it myself (it soon became clear this was not going to h...
Push Lawn Mowers from Green Living
Our teeny patch of grass is finally showing signs of life (this is our very first yard and we couldn't be more excited that spring is here). While we've never given much thought to mowing, our new rea...
New York City Apartment Search
The New York Times 4.20.08
We receive many requests from readers looking for advice about finding an apartment in New York City. It's a daunting endeavor, certainly. Prime rental season is approaching as thousands of new grad...
CHI Scavenger: Redesigned Vintage Sofa for $2800.
In Bucktown, a redesigned vintage modern sofa in Knoll fabric for $2800. Just back from the upholsterer, the pillows have been restuffed, the trim was restained walnut and the new fabric is Knoll Rivi...
AT Europe: In Paris, the Toilet Paper is Pink
I was a little worried the first time I visited the powder room at a French man's house and found that his taste in toilet paper ran to pink. ...
Southwest #23: Tisha's Airy Studio
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Letitia
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Size: 375 sq. ft. apartment
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? Having such a small home has forced me to examin...
Montlake House by Bosworth Hoedemaker
There are only a handful of photos of this remodeled 1926 Seattle bungalow on the architect's website, but several things immediately caught our attention... ...
Midwest #21: Carla's Grand Ave. Home
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Carla
Location: St. Paul, MN
Size: 650 sf
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? I live in St. Paul MN, so the best thing is the wonderful cozy days ...
Audit Home for Energy Efficiency
SF Chronicle: 04.19.08
Holistic isn't a word we often associate with our home. Yet it makes sense that all of a home's systems -- heating, insulation, ventilation, lighting -- are related to one another. In this weekend's...
AT Book Alert: Update on Dave
Name: Dave
Home Then: 1200 sq. foot Chicago apartment
Home Now: 900 sq. foot Chicago apartment
Dave's last apartment is one of the 40 featured in our new book: Apartment Therapy Presents: Real Hom...
Northwest #19: Cooper and Ali's Wee (Yet Wondrous) Work/Live Space
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Cooper and Ali
Location: Oakland
Size: 502 sq. ft.
Rent/Own: Rented apartment
What is the advantage of SMALL? As most people have mentioned, small spaces are...
Mickey's Monkey
Once inside Mickey's Monkey, one would assume that everyone in the city would know about it. It's that good. But alas, it is still a hidden gem where you can purchase way out there knicknacks, super...
Let It Flow
The Oregonian: 04.17.08
Houseboats tend to be reliable sources for small-space inspiration, almost by definition. Missy Gerber and Steve Reinking's home on the Willamette River is no exception....
LA Survey: Are You a Junker?
This morning, while driving to work, we saw this beautiful Thonet chair put out for the garbageman. We were tempted to stop and take it to our friends over at Cane & Basket Supply for an overhaul, but...
AT Europe House Tour: Amelie and John's London Warehouse Conversion
Name: Amélie and John Martin of 410 Architects
Location: London
Size: 1600 sq/ft + separate office space of 650
Years lived in: 7
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Amélie and John live and work in a converted ...
Farmers' Market Decorating
We can't wait to start shopping at the Farmers' Market this summer. Besides providing daily meals, farmer's market finds can keep your home looking fresh......
SF Spring Cure: Week Seven
jessica anne matthies' newly functional (and beautiful) studio
This week the Cure is moving into the bedroom. We tend to neglect this most personal of rooms, precisely because it's personal - it's t...
Etsy Seller: Good-ness
Etsy seller Good-ness has such a charming selection of Japanese fabrics that we have about a million ideas for projects. We love to add color and texture in small ways and a fun fabric is one of them...
Glazed Pots at Paxton Gate
For all the crazy, slightly morbid, yet fun stuff this store has to offer, we've become most enamored of late with quite possibly the most staid, practical product there. The clay pots they have are a...
CHI Good Questions: Replacement Tiles?
La Londe wants to know: "Any suggestions on where I can find replacement tiles for my table?"(Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first.
Email questions and pics with QU...
Southwest #22: Loulou and Nico's Duplex Deluxe
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Loulou and Nico
Location: Venice, CA
Size: 585 sq. ft. duplex
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? When we first bought our house ten years ago, sma...
Look! Modular Water Jug Storage Bins
Check out this crafty idea to store small items! Over at the Instructables site, member Randofo created this shelving system he made recycling regular 2 gallon drinking water jugs......
Look! Using end tables as a coffee table
Metropolitan Home May 2008
Are two better than one? The May 2008 issue of Metropolitan Home magazine featured the Hollywood home of writer-producer Gary Janetti. Designed by Antonia Hutt, we noticed an interesting solution she ...
East #28: Janet's Modernist Organic Pod
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Janet
Location: Village, NY
Size: 490 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? Small fosters discipline. Small highlights the simplistic beauty in o...
Flickr Finds: Herb Garden in an Alley
Since we're in our planning phase for our front and back yards right now, one of the things that's on our Garden 2008 Must-Have list is a garden of herbs.
[ Photo "Alley Herb Garden" by CJohnson7 ] ...
DC House Tour: Grace’s Warm Urban Loft
This is from our DC finalist, Colleen. Comment away!
Name: Grace A.
Location: Adams Morgan, Washington DC
Size: about 1000sq ft
Lived in: 2
Rent/Own: Own
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Even before I lea...
DC House Tour: Grace’s Warm Urban Loft
This is from our DC finalist, Colleen. Comment away!
Name: Grace A.
Location: Adams Morgan, Washington DC
Size: about 1000sq ft
Lived in: 2
Rent/Own: Own
>> Enter House Tour
Even before I lea...
Look!: Wall-Mounted Pot Holders
We'd never thought about mounting terra cotta pots on the wall before we saw this, a creation of British Columbia woodworking company Brook Design. While a bit too rustic for our indoor tastes, this...
LA Spring Cure O8: Week 7: A Restful Space
Abby's bedroom
Wow! We're coming down the home stretch. This is really the last full week of work in your home. Next week's focus will be on getting ready for your housewarming party.
Maxwell chr...
Spring Art from Josh Moulton
Wells St
After featuring Chicago artist Josh Moulton, he sent us his an update on his work. This Saturday, Moulton is holding an open house to introduce his new framed and matted giclee prints:...
LA Hot Posts: 04.21.08
11 Inexpensive Updates for Your Bathroom
Phew, it's been a crazy busy past few days with all the amazing Smallest Coolest entries we've been receiving across the Southwest (and across the Pacific too...
New Magazine Alert!: Apartmento Magazine
Since so many shelter magazines have been dying one by one, it's exciting to see the prospect of a new one coming in to fill in the gaps. We just saw on the Urban Outfitters blog that Apartmento Magaz...
Hot or Not? Pumped Up Furniture by Olivier Gregoire
We used to have an IKEA inflatable sofa in college. And while it wasn't the most comfortable and had to be refilled often, it was easy to pack up and move. Olivier Gregoire's design for Eclosion tak...
Look! Apartments for Motorcycle Enthusiasts in Tokyo
The NE Apartments in Tokyo were designed with one type of tenant in mind: motorcycle riders. The building is C-shaped with center a courtyard to allow motorcyclists to enter and leave with ease from t...
SF Good Questions: Recommendations for SF Contractors?
AT:SF, I wonder if anyone has recommendations for a contractor in SF. I'm relocating from NY and just signed a contract for a Victorian (>1300 sq ft ). We love the house but already have a list of ta...
Jute Rugs at West Elm
West Elm's jute rugs are affordable, made from natural fibers, and their neutral texture makes them easy to incorporate into a home. The drawback is that jute absorbs humidity, so you'll need a dry ...
NY Good Questions: How Should I Paint My Bedroom?
Dear AT,
I just had my bedroom completely redone and installed built-in shelves as well as a radiator cover/bench.
I'd like to paint the walls in off-white and shelves/baseboard/bench in white; how...
Look! Another Large Scale Plant
One thing we like in a simple white or neutral room is for the pop of color to come from a large scale plant. It adds texture and dimension, and if you have a small room the plant doesn't need to be a...
Northwest #18: Kim's Colorful-Cozy Apartment
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Kim
Location: Berkeley
Size: 660 sq. ft.
Rent/Own: Rented apartment
What is the advantage of SMALL? Obviously, less to clean!...
...
International #7: Danielle & Lakshans Urban Cottage
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Danielle & Lakshan
Location: Sydney, Australia
Size: 803 sq. ft. house
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? I think a small home makes you very awar...
International #6: Judith's Lux Pod (short for Luxurious & Pod, as in Small)
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Judith
Location: London, UK
Size: 101 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? Small gives one the chance to use truly luxurious items. One can expe...
Midwest #20: Rob's Loft
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Rob
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Size: 698 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? The smaller the place, the easier it is to create an atmosphere. Every...
Look!: Wall Art Made With Electrical Tape
Over the weekend we visited a friend in the Mission. Our friend is an artist, and is always trying new, "unconventional" ways to decorate his apartment. Case in point: His Woody Allen black electri...
Outdoor Lighting Idea
One of the great parts about summer is that if you have any garden or balcony at all, your living space can expand outside into the warm nights. We love the ambiance created by all these hanging red ...
Flickr Finds: The Arkansas Traveler's Light-Filled Home
One of the Chicago Cure members, the Arkansas Traveler, is especially good at photographing her home. Her compositions show how natural light can make all the difference in a space. This simple, spa...
Posh Home
We're filing this one away as a "must visit" next time we find ourselves in Tacoma, a city holding its own in terms of culture and style despite its proximity to Seattle....
Home and Living Updates
Blogging Time Out Chicago
Since Time Out has gone through a bit of restructuring, they've introduced a complete section devoted to home and living. We look forward to these pieces - the House Calls, gadgets, designers and loca...
Marbelous: Marble-chute Table by Tineke Beunder
Design blog Core77 has a ton of posts and video from Milan. In addition to a chat with Derek Chen of Council (and a peek at their new products), there is a quick video of Dutch designer Tineke Beund...
Deco Table Fans from The Company Store
Two years ago we moved during the hottest week of the year and local stores actually sold out of fans - since then we've been much better about being prepared ahead of time. These deco table fans are ...
Local River: Hot or Not?
From Re-nest: Our site that covers abundant design for green homes
Hot or Not? "Fish and greens cohabit for a short time in a home storage unit before being eaten by their keepers." Read on to vote...
More from Re-nest: Thoughts on Leaf Blowers, and the ...
CHI Spring Cure: Week Seven - The Bedroom
merskine found this free table, cut down the legs, and dressed it up with white paint
Week Seven is one of the most important parts of the Cure, since it focuses on a very personal space - the bed...
Hot or Not? The Park Square Mews
Whenever we see examples of modern places like this London house Park Square Mews designed by Belsize Architects, we have mixed opinions. On one hand, it's beautiful and impeccable (and probably more ...
Tile Vault: Color Block Mural
What: United International Arrivals Terminal
Where: LAX
When: Photo taken on April 14th at 10:23am
Why: The seriously retro pattern and intense color helped welcome us back to California. We loved t...
NY Good Questions: What Type of Fabric Should We Use?
Dear AT,
I would like to reupholster this chair and love seat, however, I'm not sure what kind of fabric to use and what color to use that would look good with the chrome frame.
Any suggestions wou...
Joris Laarman's Bone Chair: Hot or Not?
The Bone Chair by Joris LaarmanMore pics from our trip to MoMA yesterday below the jump...
If evolution could create a chair...
Trees have the ability to add material where strength it is needed. But...
Katz's Cradle
Dwell: May 2008
We're gonna go out on a limb here and admit that we're a little bit over the industrial warehouse look. We're bored with steel and exposed beams, tired of concrete floors and cool marble. But guess ...
6 Tips for Finding Balance
We're always looking for ways to find balance. Since we live alone, we pretty much do everything for ourselves. We are our own husband. And our own wife. Honey, can you pick up some milk on your ...
Midwest #19: Adisorn's Lakeview Home
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Adisorn
Location: Chicago
Size: 504 sf
Rent/Own: Own
What is the advantage of SMALL? The layout of the space is very fluid. All rooms are connected which all...
Southwest #21: Thuy's Rooftop Cottage & Deck
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Thuy
Location: San Diego, CA
Size: 456 sq. ft. house
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? I'm a neat freak who hates to clean. A small house means ...
The Incredible Bookman Bookshelf
Here's a small break from all the Smallest Coolest entries and house tours we've been posting...something a little left of the ordinary. Artist Kazmierz Szmauz's three bookshelf designs might not be f...
East #27: Cate's Eclectic 1 Bedroom - Less Doesn't Always Mean More!
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Cate
Location: Gramercy, NY
Size: 550
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? You are forced to edit your processions and, more importantly, evaluate ...
Look!: Interior Decor at Candybar
We stopped by the newly opened Candybar over the weekend to try the drinks and desserts, and ended up being most impressed with the decor....
Orb Bird Feeders at Duncraft
We are now officially thinking spring. We're busy scanning the web for any item that'll get us outdoors and, if we can feed our feathered friends at the same time, even better.
We'd definitely choos...
International #5: Christina's My_Space
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Christina
Location: Berlin, Germany
Size: 480
Rent/Own: Rent
What is the advantage of SMALL? its easy to keep it clear and tidy..
...
SF Scavenger: Vintage Mid 60's Modular Sectional Couch for $500
Two tables, four seats, nice clean lines. What more could you want? C'mon, daddy-o, snap up this hip Vintage Mid 60's modular sectional couch.
Click here to view these in bold below...
What's Your Most Alarming Wake-Up Call?
When I was about 10, a drunk driver came straight up our front lawn, through our front bay window and exterior wall, and into our living room. Somehow I slept through the whole thing (the driver's inj...
Julia Lohmann Designs With Kelp
During the Milan fair, designer Julia Lohmann has been experimenting with kelp. Instead of showing finished products, she has been using both an Irish kelp and a Japanese kelp to share the process o...
Today's Email: A Pop DIY Flooring Idea from MoMA
Last week I emailed on two things in one day: Shima Furniture: Strong, Modern and Crunchy, and The Sex Chairs - Tantra Chair and Esse Chair (see below). Today, inspired by a trip to the Museum of M...
Shimna Furniture: Strong, Modern and Crunchy - Email from 4.15.08
Meanwhile, I wanted to share with you yesterday this great relatively new furniture company, Shimna, which has done a great job pairing natural materials (read crunchy, organic) with strong modern fo...
Kitchen Cabinet Bookcases
We've been looking for new bookcases. We haven't found too many freestanding shelves we like, but we do love the repurposed kitchen cabinet shelving we've seen in a couple of AT House Tours. More be...
NY House Tour: Sara and Tom's Art Studio Living Room
A showcase for those who transform their residences into homes
via innovative intervention
Name: Tom and Sara
Location: E. Williamsburg
Size: 900 sqft.
>>Enter Slideshow!
Sara and Tom ...
Look! One White Bedroom
Last week, we featured a high-end white living room and a pop of color, now here's a great example of a white bedroom that's got a few DIY solutions to make it interesting.
[ Photo from Emmas Design ...
NY Scavenger: Niels Bendtsen Neo Sectional Chaise Sofa for $3000
Welcome to Cambria Bold, our new Scavenger!
If you're looking to punch up your living room with some color-lovin' style (while remaining true to your simple and modern aesthetic), look no further th...
CHI Good Questions: Help with Renovation Questions
Jacqueline send us an email: "Hi! So I recently purchased a condo in downtown Chicago and am planning to renovate the floors/kitchen/both baths...basically everything! I have the floor plan and I am h...
LA Scavenger: CAL-STYLE VINTAGE MODERN CHAIR for $225
Ground Control to Major Tom...check out this awesome Cal-style vintage white chair--sort of looks like a space captain's chair, doesn't it? No? Yes? Whatever, it's in good condition with all the origi...
Frank Lloyd Wright on The Mike Wallace Interview
The Mike Wallace Interview was a nationally televised program which ran from 1957 - 1960 and was comprised of in depth, well researched conversations with the personalties of the day - available to wa...
NY Good Questions: Perfect Mother's Day Cashmere Throw?
Dear AT,
I'd like to give my mom a cashmere throw for Mother's Day.
I've seen some beautiful ones on Garnet Hill and some deals over at Overstock.com.
I know from my own cashmere sweaters that th...
CHI Scavenger: White Lacquer Coffee Table for $80
In the AT classifieds, Thomos is selling this Eames era white lacquer and glass coffee table in Ukrainian Village...
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shoppi...
Household Carbon Footprint
The New York Times 4.20.08
The latest Sunday magazine from The New York Times was the annual Green Issue. From greener burials to the auto-racing industry promoting greener fuel options, the magazine includes a wealth of ideas ...
Northwest #17: Dave and Rob's Small Dark and Handsome Apartment
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Dave and Rob
Location: San Francisco
Size: 579 sq. ft.
Rent/Own: Rented apartment
What is the advantage of SMALL? I love a good challenge. Small apartments a...
CHI Hot Posts: Small Cool, Kevin's Condo, Zero Debt Reno, Guess the Decade and a Mod Pug
Reader's favorite posts on AT:Chicago in the past week? The Small Cool entries! We have a running list of all of them plus Kevin's Condo, a mod pug, an Ohio zero debt renovation and the latest round...
Northwest #16: Sharon and Winter's Minstrel's Refuge
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Sharon and Winter
Location: Oakland
Size: 835 sq. ft.
Rent/Own: Rented apartment
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PlantTherapy: Urban Vertical Farming - a Glimpse at the City's Future?
While the concept above for an empty Canal Street lot may never go beyond the drawing board, the urban garden concept below will be appearing in Queens this summer. Take a closer look after the ju...
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