Seeing the spring cherry blossoms never gets old. But I never get to see them more than once or twice before they are gone for a year. This beautiful time-lapse video comes via the Brooklyn Botani...
Yesterday's post about a prodigious magazine collection got us thinking - since many of you create "clip files" of the useful, inspirational or intriguing articles from your paper-based design addicti...
Havana uses vegetable gardens within the city to feed the population, locally and organically. They aren't doing it to be nice guys - they are doing it because they have to.
Last year Maria Finn ...
This is Steph Vixen's dining room which is almost done, but looking very cool. She's done work in a number of rooms and she's done so much, she should be very proud of this Cure.
Quote of the Day: ...
"Not "actual size" flowers, but still some spring cheer! This is a recent addition to my "Luminous Playhouse Theater Company"project." –Anne
This week's flowers are coming from Anne, above, Leigh,...
Roundup: Small Space Solutions on AT
Still at the top of the charts: Our Northwest Small, Cool Contest entries. Click here to jump below to take a look. We've also included several hot non-contest r...
The book, Restoration Home, is about decorating with found treasures, recycled objects and mementos from traveling. These types of items can give a room texture, heart and a sense of history, especial...
PuglyFeet's "reading room." We're totally jealous.
This is our last Cure check in post, and it has us feeling a little bit sad. While the Cure can at times be stressful, it's been inspiring to watch a...
We're looking for a new face on our team page - AT:Chicago is getting ready to grow and we are hoping to add a fantastic new blogger from a NEW CITY. That's right, our current team has got Chicago cov...
When we're feeling in the mood for a little retail pick me up but haven't got more than a couple bills to rub together, we always magically end up in front of Therapy. Like a good shrink that'll help ...
Name:Laura Stang-O'Dell, creator and head designer of Porridge; Jason O'Dell, photographer; and Hazel, awesome dog
Location: Los Feliz
Size: 1600 sq/ft
Years lived in: 2 Years, own
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We can say, with absolute conviction, that we've never been intrigued by a backyard water feature until today. We think it's the popping blue color and thin, unfussy tiers of this one that have suc...
Name: Susan and Michael
Location: Santa Monica
Size: Approximately 900 sq.ft.
Years Lived in: 20+ Rented
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We were first introduced to Susan and Michael through Susan's evocativ...
Flipping through the Spring issue of CS Interiors, we noticed that one of the recipients of the 2008 AIA Honor Award for Interior Architecture is based here in Illinois. Thomas Roszak designed his o...
Two-Timer by Industrial Facility...
Now is the time to take those warm weather clothes out from under the bed and start storing winter clothes. It's also a great time to evaluate whether it's time to retire some of those outfits to mak...
When we were a young club kid, there was this place we used to hang out where, just underneath the plexiglass bar, was an installation consisting of a mesh screen which held free hanging straight pins...
So a couple weeks ago we're frolicking around our backyard, planting trees and digging holes when we notice some funny looking plants and this little rhyme starts running through our head, ""Leaves ...
We always look to dress up the top of our shelves with some accents, but we often forget the underside......
Looks like wall clocks are following the trend happening in wristwatch design, where the clock's utility takes second seat to unusual shapes and forms that may not make reading the time so easy...but ...
Title: Home #1
Location: Palm Springs, CA
Photographer: Denise Behrens
Note: This is our new theme for April, May & June. Please join us!"Suburbia" is a weekly celebration of photography, the subu...
We'll admit it, we're certified fabric junkies. Because of this, we're always trying to figure out neat and interesting ways to store our hundreds (literally) of samples. We've found that this parti...
If you're in the Marais between now and Sunday, stop in the Espace Blancs Manteaux, where we visited last time for the annual recycled art salon La Métamorphose des Matériaux. This time it's highlig...
Have you ever been to Nantucket? The place can be a bit of a trip (you're 16 and wearing an ascot?) but we really liked all the creative uses of rope that are all over the place. Rope bracelets? Yes, ...
One of our future household makeover plans is to redo our boring bathroom (vinyl flooring + plastic shower/tub = ugh²). We’re always looking for inspiration and ideas on what to do -- and we l...
Yesterday's AT Daily Email had Maxwell sharing with us his recent installation of a mirror in his dining area. Coincidently, we have a very similar set up in our home as well......
This Sunday, the newest issue of The New York Times T Style Magazine has a Design & Living focus. While we usually read the newspaper online, we always try to purchase a physical copy of the paper whe...
Whine, whine, whine. You already know we have a thing for Airstreams. Seeing Kevin Fitzsimons' MObi Project, the restoration/modernization of a '78 Sovereign Land Yacht, doesn't help. Just a little...
McGuire's new kitchen collection features lots of natural wood and wicker furniture, as well as a few throwbacks to the Danish Modern movement. We love the look, and think it represents a welcome re...
Dear AT,
I have a tiny closet.
It's two feet wide, has a normal door that swings out, not very deep or high.
There's a shelf above the clothing rack and floor space underneath the clothes, and ...
We have a drawer at home with old cell phones, a camera battery or two and a broken ipod. We could use this drawer for something else, but often get hung up on exactly where to take these things. A ...
Wow! This week there are four great 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 tha...
These old-fashioned, colorful, girly, sorta kitchsy, fluffy bedspreads (which, honestly, our grandmother had on on her bed when we were little) seem to be heading back onto the scene - popping up here...
Wow, it's not often you find affordable modern lighting outside of IKEA, CB2 and occasionally Target. But these flatpack polypropylene shades come seven pieces that can be customized to make one large...
betsbillabong's loft bed
AT:SF, I'm going crazy and am sorry to ask a question that has already been answered but I can't find it anywhere on your site and found it just recently right here. I was lo...
We wait for the weekend, then throw the windows open, turn on some music and start from the top down. ...
ReadyMade 03.2008
Since we're focusing on cleaning and organization this month, we thought we'd pull one of our favorite ideas from the ReadyMade archives. We especially like this bathroom project because it reuses o...
Open only twice a year for 10 days each time, walking into the warehouse of Kyoto Art and Antiques feels like stumbling into the past — namely, the storerooms of an early 20th century trader with ...
Jenna sent us an email: "I need Chicago ATers' help! I love my living room, but my mantle is killing me. My colors are brown and a lime/chartreuse green. I can't paint the walls but I just feel like ...
If you've been considering doing a little DIY artwork on your walls, check out this beautiful design idea. We love all the colors and how it wraps around the corner. This is just one of several design...
There have been some wonderful kitchen tours and spotlights on The Kitchn lately, including this tranquil DIY white kitchen in Sweden. See all the photos and great reno info at Swedish Kitchen Tour: C...
Organization can make all the difference in how our homes function and how they feel (and how we feel!), but knowing that doesn't always inspire change. It can be difficult to break the chains of hab...
This image of Altman's new Nuva faucet surprised us a bit: It's one of the few modern faucets we've seen in an oil-rubbed bronze finish. Sleek and modern faucets have always been most popular in a s...
Mold can be a big problem in homes - not only is having moldy walls, ducts, or windows just kind of gross, it can also make you really sick. Getting rid of it can be problematic, however, as most mold...
harmony france's dining room after - click below to see the before
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While sorting through the Cure photos and compiling a slideshow of the Chicago Group we saw messy spaces trans...
Dear AT,
I'm moving into a new apartment this week, and the colors of the tile backsplash in the kitchen is all wrong for me.
I am renting, and will probably only be in the place two years at the m...
Not recipes or addresses...we found a better use for our little gray box. See what we got going on below the jump......
We found this chair on the street and had it reupholstered; the base to this table was in our room as a kid.
Yesterday, we blogged a pricey dog bowl and there was some discussion about the price of ...
What looks like a normal 1950’s Silver Lake home reveals itself to be the equivalent of a spilled package of Skittle candies on the inside. It's admittedly a bit over the top use of colour, but it's...
Time to get the LED out. Lead is all over New York City, and it doesn't really become a concern (or an interest) until you have children. And then it is a big concern. According to the EPA, "Lead is...
Now we're into May...Welcome to Doris loves art!, The Sale Rack and AMNY!
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Name: Michi Yanagishita
Company: Front Studio
Location: New York, NY
Favorite Weblink: Don't know that I have a favorite, but I do enjoy Bldgblog
Profession: Architect. Michi and her partner, Yen...
Some of our favorite furnishings in the Dwell Home: Silicon Valley, were the pieces from STAACH. We love that they're made with certified woods and that the finishes are low- to no-VOC. We also love...
Good weather and the promises of outdoor life (finally!!) reminded us of this table in a bag we discovered last year at a friend's BBQ. Everyone at the BBQ left wanting one - a great piece to keep in...
These cute little guys could add a little fun to your windows as they watch over your room. These "Chirp" curtain finials are made of black painted metal and slip into the ends of your curtain rod......
Joy from Oh Joy! spent a whopping four hours at Urban Outfitters' new gardening/lifestyle venture, Terrain at Styer's. Since we haven't made it to Philadelphia to check it out for ourselves, we're i...
Today I'm going product: highlighting my favorite basic mug and dinnerware set, originally designed in 1962
Hey, all of you who aren't getting the email - squiggle, marie, chris - annapolis, and othe...
Klassik by Lynne
Klassik by Lynne
Really Big Sale
Sun., 5/4, 11 am-5 pm
Emeryville
Read our post here
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When we visited Pagoda Red's new warehouse a couple of months ago, we saw lots of great pieces, but these affordable red Chinese lanterns stayed with us......
Small Cool 2008 East #40: Andrea's Not-So-Empty-Nest
This week's Hot Posts drew you in and inspired great discussion. Thanks for getting involved, and staying involved, in our community!
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While these Vintage, Retro '60s, Mid-century dining chairs may be having some sort of identity (or at least naming) crisis, that's a whole lot of style for less than $45 a chair.
Click here to vie...
Andrew at Martha Moments has a major Martha collection - he has 11 years of Martha Stewart Living, inclusive, plus all of the special issues! That is quite......
"You light up my life..."
This very cool Mid-Century Lightolier Lamp is a "fantastic piece of design, balanced with great lines," as its owner states.
I couldn't agree more. We all know how impo...
Dear AT,
I have never been great with color and now I am stuck.
I love dark, saturated jewel-tone colors and very dark, black or deep brown furniture (ebony wood, black lacquer).
But I don't wa...
Our first flip through Martin Parr's Boring Postcards USA book years ago made us laugh out loud. Not only was it amusing that postcards ever focused on Old Orchard mall in 1960s Skokie or on an Indian...
We made sure to swing by CB2 last night on our way to the Design Meetup — we were on a mission to check out their Crazy Linen Hamper in person. First off, it's definitely not crazy. It's about as ...
Hello to the newest voice on AT:Chicago, Alex Valera.
A longtime Apartment Therapy reader (from back in the days before AT Chicago was born), Alex began writing for AT last year as one of the Editor...
Love the detail on these end tables--the woven look on the drawer faces are awesome. This matching pair of walnut side tables are in great condition, and are going for $220.
Happy Friday!
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Name: Lynn Goldfinger-Abram & Leif Abram
Location: San Francisco
Size: 1550 sq. ft.
Years lived in: 10
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Remember when we blogged about Paris Hotel Boutique? And we begged Lynn to let...
Name: Susannah, Artist and Interior Decorator (former Structural Engineer) and Jeff, Architect and Jazz Drummer
Location: Hyde Park
Size: 550 sq. foot Vintage Condo - circa 1907
Years lived in:1.5
...
Since May is Cleaning/Organizing Month, we'd thought we'd share this fantastic craft studio from Needle Book. We particularly love how the painted white storage sets the stage for showcasing the beau...
We noticed two great floating desks over on Unplggd last week, but then completely forgot to mention them in our Roundup: Small Space Solutions on AT. They're great solutions for small spaces -- not ...
Sori Yanagi might not be a name you may recognize right off the bat, but you'll probably be acquainted with his iconic 1954 bentwood masterpiece, the butterfly stool. Or perhaps you may recognize his ...
Elle Decor focused in on Atlanta in the latest issue with a roundup of all the spots to visit, stay, eat and shop. We went and virtually checked out some of the home shops on the list - jump below to ...
AT:SF, Looking for temporary wall options in San Francisco. I see an old post from 2006 -- it references the many options available to New Yorkers. I am wondering if anything has surfaced in San Franc...
Alex writes in asking about how to replace an outdoor canopy cover with a custom fabric. Anyone out there have experience working with custom fabrics and a large scale canopy?
I have a 10x10 EZ UP ca...
We're notoriously indecisive, so it was no surprise that when trying to decide on a color and pattern of FLOR tiles to use for a entry runner we ended up ordering literally boxes of samples. Luckily w...
Fashioned as screens, curtains or room dividers, Michelle Brand strings together the flower-like bottoms of plastic bottles for her repurposed creations....
Space saving solutions from in many shapes and devices, but there's often nothing simpler than something that folds up and packs away. So we scoured online and found various home furnishing solutions ...
Flashes of warm weather invite us to change our decor. Perhaps it's the yearning to visit exotic places but when it heats up, we notice we're drawn to exotic patterns and pieces that underscore that ...
We've mentioned our love for organizational grids before. Recently, our love has gravitated towards Luca Meda's 505 Modular System from Italian manufacturer Molteni & C. Available through Orange Sk...
The double rocker. It's a form we've seen before, but never with this much panache. The craftsmanship here is gorgeous, and for something so in line with the style of today, we love that it's actually...
AT:SF mentioned it as a part of their sales calendar, but we though this sale needed a dedicated mention. If you're anything like us, you've been drooling over Knoll classics like Bertoia, Saarninen...
So we were just doing a little blog surfing, and what did we come upon? Photos of Benjamin Dhong's faux bois bathroom at the San Francisco Decorator Showcase. Lovely....
Taylor sent us an email: "I have recently come into possesion of this cedar chest made by Lane. I love the style and have tried to find out more information about it, such as when it was made. I hav...
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In 2001, Caroline Main -- former nightclub owner and African safari guide, among other incarnations -- bought a five-story house just off fashionable Westbourne Grove in Notting ...
Sneaking in one more local sales addition. Normally a trade-only resource, RD Imports is opening their doors to the public this weekend (5/3-5/4), offering over 4000 items in Indonesian, Antique, Chin...
We don't have a car in the city for lots of reasons (however anytime it's raining we can't remember of any of them), a big one being that parking here is bananas. The few times we've borrowed a car we...
We're dying to try cleaning up with this Normann Dustpan and Brush we originally spotted at Fitzsu, but we found today at aktuella.net and The MUT. The thin edge of the dustpan makes it look like s...
One of our favorite children's books is Ezra Jack Keats' The Snowy Day, and a huge part of it is the awesome cut-paper illustrations. While we've contemplated getting some of the drawings blown up and...
The Shakers are known for making simple, durable furniture that has become an American classic. We love some of the timeless pieces that we found in the Shaker Workshops Catalog:
...
Not dwarves. We needed a cleaning crew last week and our go-to guy wasn't available. Who Ya Gonna Call? We got a tip to call Little Elves and can't say enough good things about them.
They came the...
At first glance, we passed this piece off as way too tacky. On second glance (and we were surprised that there even was a second), we realized the bright blue ground and oversized white nautical gr...
We’re always intrigued when we find something well done at some place unlikely. One of those sources is Plummers. You won’t find high design here. What you will find is solidly crafted furnitur...
While many claim the modern wing or the Thorne Rooms as their favorite spots in the Art Institute of Chicago, we admit we’re quite fond of the Asian and Ancient Americas galleries. On a not so recen...
In addition to the Venice Garden & Home Tour preview article, today's LA times Home & Garden section features a tour of a Spanish Revival home in Pasadena (which has a slideshow that shows this crazy ...
Queer Batman, 2007. Watercolor
Introducing AT's very own Mark Chamberlain -- known and loved for his illuminating column, ColorTherapy... Mark is also known and loved in the art world as the wry, ins...
Koi in Green - Eli Halpin
• Giveaway: A $100 gift card/coupon code (must be used by May 30)
• Source: Imagekind
• Our Take: Seattle-based Imagekind is the online people-powered communit...
Last week, The New York Times featured a preview of this year's Kips Bay Decorator Show House. Today, they followed up the general preview with some specific details on replicating the professionals' ...
Like doilies, but way cooler. These Stelle Placemats, designed by Maurizio Meroni, fit nicely into the "soft glam" category of design that Janel blogged the other day. Laser cut from iridescent poly...
A few weeks ago, we posted about the Heath Ceramics factory and a big sale coming up there. Now it's just a day away! This Friday-Sunday, stop by the Sausalito factory store and receive 15% off all m...
The newest installment in the Destination series at the Museum of Modern Art travels to Japan for a collection of uniquely Japanese designs for housewares, gifts and oddities. Destination: Japan fea...
Just released today, a book of collages by pattern designer Lulu Kwiatkowski. Entrenched in the world of interior design professionally, she also marks it as a life long influence, one that makes thi...
Mitchell Gold SaleMay Sales...
Mitchell Gold
20% off all special orders through May 11th
7960 West 3rd Street
Art Sale at Santa Fe Art Studios
May 3rd and 4th, 12-6pm
Downtown...
Apartment hunting is both an exciting and frustrating endevour...but mostly time consuming. We've been fortunate enough to find almost all of our apartments by either word of mouth or via Craigslist (...
Northwest #7: Shannon's Sumptuous StudioAT:SF, I live in a small (460 sq. ft.) apartment. The kitchen is not a bad size and is L-shaped at the end of the living/kitchen room. Can anyone suggest a good...
Living Etc
Looking through Living Etc's site, we came across this brief article on decorating with multiples. We thought it was worth posting here since they give some tips for easy, inexpensive ways to use se...
Dear AT,
I found this awesome mid century Burke task chair in great condition!
The chair is white fiberglass with a metal base and wood accent and has casters.
It doesn't have an original cushion...
• What: Glass tiles in the sidewalk that double as skylights for our underground ghost town
• Where: Seattle's International District
• When: Photo taken April 25, 2008
• Why: The...
The Chicago Craft Mafia is gathering this weekend for a sale of their handmade goodies at Zola Jones. They say, "Whether your mama is rebellious and rowdy or sweet and sincere, you've got to get her ...
We must confess, we have an addiction. An art book addiction. Every time we go by Hennessy and Ingalls, we're in trouble, since we can't seem to leave without picking up a few more! Well, this Saturda...
Yesterday's question, who was your first designer influence? stumped me. I couldn't think of a 'designer'. Then I realized that I've been profoundly influenced by my family and their design choices...
The homes that green architect Michelle Kaufmann designs are bright, beautiful spaces. Her Novato, Ca Glidehouse is no exception. Check it out!
Click for a green Febreze alternative and dumpster...
We admit that we really like the name of this product, but the form and function of the piece are also exceedingly charming. What would you put in A Container for One Thing?...
These tiny espresso cups are cute, but we don't ever drink espresso.
Despite our regular drop-offs at the Salvation Army, the declutterer within us has laid dormant for a while. We had a few items ...
AT reader Brandi is thinking about reupholstering her classic wingback chair in something a bit more durable: I would love to see a piece on how people are using outdoor fabrics such as Sunbrella for...
Dear AT,
I am in the process or redecorating an apartment with my newly cohabiting partner (I moved into his place.)
Looking for some help on wall color and what to tackle next.
My ultimate vi...
Love your pet? Hate their bowl? We're with you. They’re either cutesy or utilitarian and they always look like...well...bowls on the floor. The rest of our house is sleek and elegant. We'd like...
We've been following Amy's home projects with a mix of humble admiration and sheer envy. Working with a "shoestring budget", she takes her time finishing her projects, knowing that to rush her ideas ...
Now we're into May...Welcome to etslee, Nightrain and jones20000!
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Sure, purchasing store laundry detergent is easy. But sometimes making something for yourself can be a satisfying project, even with the extra time and effort involved. And since the nearby 99 Cents ...
Do you want to be your own Disaster Master? We heard about Disaster Masters three years ago and they left an imprint. What are they? Disaster Masters is Ron Alford's New York company that special...
• What: AT Offline Design Meetup
• This Month: Urban Renovation 101: Problems and Solutions
• Members: 605
• RSVP's: 72 yes, 16 maybe
• When: 6:30-8:30pm, Thursday, May 1st...
Annual Knoll Space SaleMay Sales...
Amy Ruppel
Online Art Sale
Thurs., 5/1, 10 am
Online
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Maggie Ann sent in a good question: "I saw the post on the Alameda flea market, and am wondering if there is anything similar in Illinois or Wisconsin. The only thing I can think of that comes close ...
We think it's safe to assume that Swallowtail is a crowd favorite here at Apartment Therapy. Because of this, we often make up any excuse to get out of our neighborhoods and head over to Russian Hill...
"No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow."
- Lin Yutang
(As I write this in advance, I wonder what it will be like to be with...
Last week I emailed on Best Small Sofas of 2008. And I'll admit it's been a spotty week, but today, I'm going to make up for it. I got handy last weekend and hung our new mirror, completing the din...
Today's LA Times Home & Garden features a preview of some of the homes that will be participating in the 2008 Venice Garden & Home Tour. The tour is this Saturday from 10am to 5 pm. Some more pics aft...
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A few words of explanation are in order:
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200 bucks is a steal for this Vintage Modern Desk, Danish design. So minimalist, graceful, darn cool.
Click here to view these in bold below...
Organized for designers and renovators, Ecolect is a website that catalogs sustainable materials. Features include user images and reviews, case studies, and a design blog. Their green criteria? Alt...
We've been told that orchids flourish in humid environments, so we're wondering if we can salvage our dying orchid by sticking it in the bathroom on the windowsill? Or is the kitchen a better idea? ...
Area Sample Sale!
May Sales...
Area Sample Sale
• Up to 80% off duvets, blankets. sheets...
• May 7th through 9th
• 180 Varick Street #936, 212.924.7084
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Talk about straight-forward. This Eames style full size platform bed doesn't kid around. Made of steel with an olive green plywood back, it's perfect for your "no-nonsense" style. Why mess with fr...
In the AT:Chicago classifieds, Amanda in Ravenswood has a Room & Board Steel Canopy bed for sale. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open...
This is for all of you Chesterfield fans out there: one beautiful, leather tufted vintage Chesterfield sofa in fantastic condition. Love the nailhead detail, and the size is a wee bit smaller than the...
Our own Good Questions have attempted to answer the question: What's the Right Red? This week's Room to Improve question from The New York Times examines the apprehension and anxiety that sometimes ta...
The end of the Cure is so close we can taste it and, really, the only part left is the fun stuff. We know that this rewarding process has taken a lot out of you but, you must admit, it was worth it. ...
Stone stool (polycarbonate) available from Orange Skin, $245...
Dear AT,
We are moving into a loft space with three huge windows facing south and four smaller windows facing east.
The big windows are 8 feet tall and 9 feet wide. The east-facing ones are 4 feet ...
Snow & Graham Warehouse Sample SaleMay Sales...
Snow and Graham
10th Anniversary Warehouse Sample Sale
Saturday, May 3rd
9am to 1pm
4021 N. Ravenswood
United Feather & Down Tent Sale
May 1 - 3
Up ...
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Waveform Wallmount Shelf
There are a heck of a lot of small space solutions on AT. We thought we'd round them all up here for you, but our eyes are bleary (and our dog is impatiently -- no longer qui...
It's a good thing we get paid this week — just in time for the big sale that some of our favorite local ceramic artists are putting on! Diana Fayt, Rae Dunn, Whitney Smith and Josie Jurczenia wil...
How about a black and silver home office? A bit of glamor to go along with your late night work sessions...four vintage finds working together from Wright.
All info, prices and links below the jump:...
Call us crazy (and I know plenty of you will), but I'm loving these couches made of 18 gauge steel coffins salvaged from local funeral homes primarily in Southern California (keep recycling local!). T...
We know -- more wall decals? But we love these new ones from Elly Nelly. Just imagining them lined up down a hallway makes us laugh. ...
In reviewing some favorite house tours, like Amélie and John's Converted London Warehouse from last week or Raphaëlle and François's lovely Parisian flat, something jumped out: the use of easy oran...
Ignoring the form factor, this is really a great product for germaphobes who detest touching toilet handles, even their own (I worked with a young lady who had never once cleaned her own bathroom beca...
We've blogged about a "time table" before, but this is not that one. Instead of a full-size dining table with a gigantic digital clock surface, Umbra's take is a more understated, analog clock side...
While the Donald takes care of the outside, his daughter takes care of the inside. In this month’s Glamour, Ivanka puts a glamourous spin on her assistant’s apartment and shares her decorating se...
Tomorrow is moving day for us, and we've spent the last few weeks preparing and packing. The packing part seems never-ending, but there are a few upshots to the whole process......
groundwork: Lets Grow Old Together ($20)
see these below the jump...
Remember back when I was attempting to sew? I got through it but really could have used some basic knowledge of a sewing machine and a little bit of practice before I started. I have a feeling I'm n...
When we went looking for a sofa, we wanted something strong and contemporary. Our driving image was Jean-Michel Frank, a French designer from the 30s and 40s. A contradiction in terms? Nope. Fra...
Whether large or small, in most living rooms, where the clutter of daily life quickly collects (think coffee cups, magazines, newspapers, books, dvds to start the list off), storage is at a premium an...
Fancy yourself an accomplished "Do-It-Yourselfer"? Ever try your hand at fabricating your favorite furniture? Now might be a good time to set the bar high. Ronen Kadushin offers his designs, availa...
living room
AT:SF, My boyfriend and I are moving from an 883 sq. ft. rented apartment to a 630 sq. ft. rented apartment. We are downsizing but would love tips to make this basement apartment feel more...
You may remember this good question from Jess that we posted back in January. She was looking for "something sleek and modern but not too expensive to house my laptop and papers that I can open up to ...
Here's a great idea we saw recently online: using an art paint tube wringer to get every little bit of toothpaste out of your tube. We'd like to make wall mount this and just give a slight twist each ...
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Home improvements have been moving along slowly, but we get something new done about every two weeks or so. Last weekend it was putting in a new wine rack that we originally spo...
We might start going goth in our house: first there was Laure's intriguing black bathroom...and now this: a black study room/library. A color choice we haven't considered since our angst-ridden teens...
The first designer we really had a thing for was Vicente Wolf. We were decorating our first apartment and we had seen a spread on an apartment that he had done and we thought, this is it! We leaned...
Since moving here we've found that of all the places we've lived, this is the place that has garnered us the most out of town visitors. It would seem everyone's left their heart in San Francisco, and ...
Recently, we blogged displaying family photos. Although a modified version of that look may work for some, we're looking for something a little less formal. Photojojo’s suggestion for a DIY projec...
Ever wanted a bedside light you could just put away when not in use? Mélanie Vandenhecke and Hugo Cociani's Liseuse lamp replaces an on/off switch with the closing and opening action of a drawer, tur...
Perhaps it was inspired by the iconic Saarinen table or its ubiquitous Tulip chairs? Although it seems to give a straight-up "holla" to the Spun lamp. Whatever the case, we are really enamored with ...
Over at BeachBungalow8 blog, Megan (whose lovely home we've featured as an LA housetour) gave a great review of this amazing looking store called Big Daddy's Antiques. It's famous for having tons of v...
Crate & Barrel has embraced a bright cobalt blue for summer. Everything from serving dishes and sofa upholstery is available in the saturated blue. Our favorite? The Lago Table Lamp. It's squat, squa...
Dear Readers,
Allow me to step in here if I may and apologize up front for any confusion.
I know new things like this can be a bit jarring, but bear with us. We're trying to do a good job, stic...
We're ashamed (as San Francisco natives) to admit this, but we don't own a bike. However, we've started to second guess that choice because of this extremely cool bike and bike accessory holder we sp...
One of our favorite stops at Art Chicago was Catherine Edelman's booth. The River North gallerist has a great eye for photography, and for us Julie Blackmon is the pick of the litter. When we saw he...
Dear AT,
I have this fireplace and I need help trying to baby proof it.
I really don't want to get those gates because they don't look too cool.
I realize child safety is important so don't get ...
Going vertical isn't just for organization, try using wall-mounted and hanging plant containers to create a garden in a small space like a deck or a balcony: ...
Name: Jan Parr
Location: Chicago
Favorite Weblink: chicagohomemag.com
Profession: Editor, Chicago Home & Garden Magazine
...
Koolhaas Houselife at Storefront for Architecture
Art & Design Events...
AT Events:
• April is AT's Small Cool Contest!
• AT Book Signing Event at Brooklyn Designs 2008 in Dumbo on May...
Anh-Minh recently visited the Sausalito home of Heath owners Catherine Bailey and Robin Petravic for the Chronicle. Their philosophy: "Bring in objects that you love, and, somehow, they will all work...
The editors of our site about homelife with children, Ohdeedoh, just wrapped up a contest all about a subject that is just as challenging for small spaces dwelle...
Takashi Murakami New Paintings at Blum and Poe Art & Design Events...April is Smallest Coolest Month and The Cure at Apartment Therapy
AIA Los Angeles
Home Tour of Modern Hillside Homes in...
Giveaway: We've been posting about stairs and staircases all week, culminating today in a giveaway brought to you by Liza Phillips Design, the company that fancies up your home step-by-step with thei...
AT:SF, I have a handsome Jens Risom dining table. Is it my imagination or is it too high to be a comfortable desk? This one is 31 inches high. What is the recommended height of a desk? I am a high sch...
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This past year has been a real eye-opener for us. We've learned a lot about green design, and a lot about what we've been doing wrong in terms of our effect on the planet. One of the best pieces of ...
The new issue of Northwest Home (which, since last month, is now a pull-out in Seattle Magazine) features AIA's Home of the Month pick. The rambler in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood comes in at ju...
There's a ton of great shops on West Third Street (from Fairfax to La Cienega). Some of our favorites include Zipper, Plastica, OK, and Flight 001- and that's not even mentioning all the clothing shop...
Will the current trend of grouping your books and clothing by color expand to include everything? Photographer Helga Steppan grouped her own personal belonging by color to create these amazing photo...
• We went across the pond to check out Leo's Warehouse Baby Room. A former model-making factory becomes a hip and adaptable room for Leo.
Below the jump: Wall Decals from Enna, fabric sc...
Summer and warm weather requires a change of curtains in our house - away goes the heavy winter canvas and in comes the summer linen. Like the majority of Bay Area residents we don't have air conditio...
The big before-and-after reveal comes on Friday, but in the meantime we've been spotting so many good photos from our CHI Spring Cure group that we decided to put together a sneak peek. These homes ...
AT reader sfbbqueen's on the hunt to find a similar sofa to the one pictured here from Living Etc. Where in Southern California can I find a sofa like this one by Espacio? Since Espacio doesn't seem...
Dear AT,
I just moved into my boyfriend Paul's house and I'm in a redecorating frenzy.
Only problem is, the living room is giving me trouble. I'm stuck!
We have a bunch of different styles of furn...
Although, as Laure pointed out recently, we're a big fan of colour here at ATLA (perhaps it's our sunny climes), if you prefer neutrals, there are subtle ways to bring in colour. Adding colour to you...
Eleven months ago we closed on our first home. Ten months ago we moved in to our work-in-progress from the tent in the backyard. The time has flown by at record speed and we can't quite believe that...
Now we're really into April...Welcome to LaDonnaNichole, Eve in Hochelaga and TracyM!
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Etsy seller JennSki has such a great assortment of Giclee prints available for sale. They remind us of Spring with her use of color in interesting modern patterns - we can't wait to brighten up our w...
Name: Dante
Home then: 500 sqft. studio East Soho/North Chinatown (check out her home)
Home now: new art, new furniture, new rug in the same studio
This week we check in on Dante, one of our all ti...
This placemat instantly reminded us of the sheets and security gates mentioned here recently. Does that make patterns of circles the new trend? We have no idea, but we like the look - it reminds us of...
We first started focusing on small sofas in 2004, when my brother was looking for one and having a really hard time. Since then the market has changed and manufacturers have become a lot more savvy a...
Megan emailed a good question: "I am considering buying these from a seller and would like to paint them a vanilla white - brass, cane wood and all. Can I do this with one kind of paint? What would yo...
We stopped in our tracks when we saw Urban Burp's sign outside that reads "Rare Vintage Fabrics." We quickly made a detour for their door and spent at least an hour talking textiles with Electra Skil...
This was scary: during our kitchen renovation we tore out some walls. One wall is shared with our second bathroom on the other side, and we didn't realize that would mean rusty old razor blades flyin...
You don't have to be a boardrider to appreciate the graphic quality of these bedding collections from Quiksilver. A nice alternative option for anyone looking for something besides florals or traditio...
The painter Caravaggio worked wonders with light. Danish designer Cecilie Manz created the Caravaggio pendant lamp to provide a simple and elegant design that is suitable for many applications — ...
We see lots of rugs float through the blogosphere, but we keep coming back to the Rug Company's Chelsea Rugs. The design reminds us of an Ellsworth Kelly painting......
Lobby of the Hampshire House, completed in 1937.
“It is just as disastrous to have the wrong accessories in your room as it is to wear sport shoes with an evening dress.” - Dorothy Draper
[ Phot...
We think every home needs at least one gorgeous piece of wooden furniture. This Roll Top Desk would fill that role nicely.
Click here to view these in bold below...
In Evanston, a set of four Russell Woodard Sculptura wire mesh side chairs. In excellent condition for their age. Jump below for links to this and other good finds:
Apartment Therapy Furniture Class...
Here's the REAL deal, not a modern reproduction: The highly coveted Saarinen dining table! This one comes with a 47" wood laminate top and a price tag of $300. ($300!?!)
Happy Wednesday:
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Check out this beautiful Gus Rochelle sofa for sale in the West Village. 6 months old, perfect condition, and from a no pets-no-cigarettes home. I happen to love the color choice, too. "Urban Twe...
Geek chic for the table. We're big fans of the Hex collection available on plates and mugs at Vitamin. According to our calculations, an all-over pattern would have been too busy but the hint of hex...
Dear AT,
I have 3 large windows in my new apartment that measure about 9' x 6'.
I've never had such big windows, I'm so excited for lots of natural light!
Problem is, I'm on a low floor near a m...
Lately, everything that we've been interested in from IKEA has been part of their wide range of storage options. And they're continuing to add interesting pieces at very affordable price points. We'...
Crevice, oil on canvas, 2008
Art & Design Events...
April is Small, Cool month on Apartment Therapy!
Claire Sherman: Brink
"Sherman's new series of paintings expands on her use of the landscape as...
Name: Matt, Sara, and Bella Janssen
Location: On the road, at time of post: Scottsdale, AZ
Size: Approx. 200 sq. ft. (32 ft x 8 ft)
Years lived in: 8 months
>>Enter Slideshow
We couldn't have dr...
Name: Todd and Nicole
Home Then: 1800 sq. ft. home, Bernal Heights, San Francisco
Home Now: Same home but with one big change
Todd and Nicole's home is one of the 40 featured in our new book: Apartm...
The editors of our site about homelife with children, Ohdeedoh, have just wrapped up a contest all about a subject that is just as challenging for small space d...
San Francisco designer Rick Lee's Trio Contemporary Coffee Table reminds us of those Transformers that were all the rage with little kids. There's a detachable drawer box that features an inside draw...
Product: Callisto S5280 Canister Vacuum
Price: $799
Rating: Simply Irresistible
Miele vacuums have always been on short list of "if we had the money" appliances, garnering praise from neat freaks and...
What's happening with Small Cool this week? Well, now that the voting on the original 151 entries has closed, the votes are being tallied and the semi finalists are being notified. Starting tomorrow, ...
For those of you whose introduction to Seattle and our houseboats came via the eponymous Tom Hanks film, here's one for you. The houseboat is on the market — for a cool $2.5 million....
LA-based designer Paula Small of Henry Road (who was an entrant in our 2006 Fall Colors contest) has some new prints out. If you're looking for some easy ways to freshen up your decor for the summer, ...
We've heard mixed reviews of the Sliding Door Company from lovers and haters. We've never used them ourselves, but we do think their website is a great resource for inspiration. Our recent post on p...
>> Enter House Tour
The owner of this West London Victorian has combined a wealth of handed down family furniture with stylish additions like a Chesterfield sofa, an African drum table, and upholst...
Hello all, We're redoing our nice little bungalow, and are about ready to rip up the ugly peeling linoleum from the bathroom... ...
While we normally look at the footprint of a space to find more room, when space is tight, don't forget to look up. If you're lucky enough to have an upstairs, Gregory pointed out that you can use th...
We've recently noticed an increase in bathroom visits by our arachnid co-dwellers and we gotta say...we're not quite ready to break down our neighborly barriers and invite them in. Our general code-...
While we're having technical difficulty with Kristin's latest post, we thought we'd take a gem out of her vault. Enjoy!
Flora is a lucky girl. The 23-year-old graduate student lives in a palatial tw...
A Jasper Daybed from Room & Board with white upholstery is up for grabs in Bucktown for $590. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for ...
So how about this as a dramatic display in the home. Ronaldo of São Paulo, Brazil not only seems to have an eye for two wheel transportation, but also for displaying it inside his modern appointed lo...
We thought this was a great entry, despite it not being eligible as a "home", and wanted to share it. Thanks, Taylor!
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries
Name: Taylor
Location: Vassar College, NJ
Size...
Instructions are only so helpful - sometimes a visual aid is needed to get us through steps 3-6. Enter VideoJug, a UK-based website with how-to videos on practically everything. Of course, the area we...
We've always been drawn to objects inspired by natural forms; soft curvalinear lines that mimic an organic shape are naturally pleasing to the eye and usually sidestep the coming and goings of trends ...
As Abby mentioned yesterday, our mantra for small spaces is "double duty, double duty, double duty!". That's why we love any kind of ottoman that can double as a table, or chair that can turn into ki...
We've received some Good Questions about what to do with alcoves, so when we found this article at From House To Home, we had to share. While it goes through some quick tips like adding accessories o...
Nesting tables are nothing new — we've even devoted a Top 10 list to them. This pair of walnut veneered nesting tables caught our eye for their unique wedge shape. We're certain this shape has bee...
Velocity has significantly boosted its online bedding offerings in recent weeks. And though the weather is warming, we were still drawn to these beautiful hand-knit thrown blankets by Andrew Morgan....
While working on our SF Good Questions: How Can I Reduce the Sound of Street Noise? earlier today, we realized that's it's not street noise that bothers us, it's neighbor noise. And we've lived next ...
Sköna Hem 4.25.08
We first noticed this home from Swedish design magazine Sköna Hem because of the photo (below) showing our current obsession, the String Pocket by Nisse Strinning. When we looked around a little mo...
To All ColorTherapy Posts
I began watching Ruthless People to find the image of a red, blue and yellow chair that existed in my mind as a distant memory. What I found instead was an explosion of gri...
Working in the garden (whether it's a container garden or an 800 square foot greenhouse) can be one of the joys of nice weather and a free weekend. Not only can you make huge progress in a short time...
Last week's edition of Time Out New York was their annual Apartments issue and it's full of information for those on the apartment hunt. In addition to covering various city neighborhoods, the curre...
We're kind of like barracudas in that we're drawn to anything that sparkles. It's no wonder, then, why we're so interested in this table - under the glass top are 480 twinkling LEDs that respond to mo...
Lee sent us an email: "This utility closet door is one of the first things people see when they walk into my place, and it's my least favorite feature of my home. Where can I find some nicer alternat...
One thing I particularly remember while visiting and staying in Paris was the challenging amount of stairs in many apartment buildings (even more so than NYC). I ended up loving my morning and evening...
Gerald and Sara Murphy dancing on the beach at East Hampton, ca. 1915
I write about products a lot, and they can excite and solve problems, but they don't always lift your spirit. This book can: Livi...
We love how bright and happy this office is with its bright whites, yellows and what's that? Yes, a red chalkboard for notes! Did you know you can make your own?...
This amazing bookcase is the work of architect and designer Pierre Chareau. The wall of books is housed inside Chareau's last remaining building, la Maison de Verre (1932). Author Dominique Vellay -...
Dear AT,
I just purchased this Dorothy Draper style chest and plan on restoring it.
I'm very excited about the project... only I can't seem to find the matching pulls.
Anywhere.
Can anyone h...
Over the weekend, we had some time to catch up on some recorded shows and watched a recent episode of Trading Spaces. This time, two Los Angeles couples swapped houses. Both homeowners had some sort o...
Someone sent Racked the above photo evidence of the West Elm moving into the 15CPW building near Columbus Circle. There was a previous rumor of West Elm making a third Manhattan home in the West 90'...
This is what we needed this morning when our hosting company's inactivity forced us to take a break from blogging. Nappak is a German inflatable (and portable) mattress that offers cubicle-like pseu...
Aaron posted about the Dane pendant back in January. We liked it and sort of mentally bookmarked it for the future. Now that we are on a bit of a lighting search, we clicked over to check it out this...
We have encouraged you this spring to declutter, clean, and pare down. We also have encouraged you to make sure you have at least the minimum equipment in your kitchen arsenal: a good chef's knife, an...
Hi AT:SF, I have a studio apartment on Powell Street and it is so noisy here. I can hear everything from the street (cable cars, cars speeding up the street, fire trucks, police cruisers, etc.). The a...
Dayam! Now this is a shining example of how to incorporate technology into your home. As long as you have deep pockets. Nevertheless, we are always on the lookout for inspiration and the SkyHouse is...
Looking through the CHI Spring Cure Flickr pool last night, we found this gorgeous photo from raikenn, who used a simple sheet of cork as a tray for his Adler vase collection. It got us thinking abo...
London-based soprano singer Marianne Cotterill recently opened her home to Living Etc., showing off her taste that's a mix of well...everything. From ornate French wallpaper to classic tufted sofas t...
If you're space is neutral or you just don't want too much color around and you're lucky enough to have a pocket door, try containing an accent color by painting the door. When it's open no one would...
Dear AT,
I inherited a rental apartment with a partially painted stainless steel sink.
The paint appears to be a flat finish.
I'm not very handy and am a bit afraid of what I'll uncover if I try ...
We love this special package that Branch Floral Design and Small Stump have put together for Mother's Day -- it's not only gorgeous, it's a bit more unusual than your standard floral arrangements. ...
We’re always late. Bad habit we know. We need to incorporate a clock into our bathroom. Murano House offers one way to do it with the Scolpisce Il Tappo, the timepiece drain stopper. ...
Sometimes you just need some chairs.
Kate in Brooklyn is selling a set of 4 rush-seat wood chairs for $100. I think that's a pretty good deal.
And, you know, it's probably high time you stop t...
LiveJournal user Katie and boyfriend Sean give an example of utilizing the space above their stairs, an area ripe for showcasing art, collections or rarely used items (although, we're considering conv...
Like many people who live in urban neighborhoods we don't have an actual yard to call our own, so we make do with potted plants. These containers are not only colorful but are also eco-friendly, becau...
Here's a good idea for an inexpensive light-diffuser. We think it would be good for someone with an ugly fixture who wants an upgrade that won't require much hassle (kind of like us)....
We just learned about Green Home Chicago via A Fresh Squeeze. From poking around their website, it sounds like the showroom is full of good things for any job coming up (both residential and commerci...
We've been getting an early taste of summer here in So Cal the past couple days. And like Laure mentioned yesterday, we've got some outdoor entertaining on the mind. We just spotted this fun Sun servi...
AT reader Alison got inspired from the latest CB2 catalogue which featured a bath mat constructed of pebbles: I saw this new Pebble Bath Mat at CB2 and I'm in love. But at $39, there's got to be a c...
The seller of this Knoll Style Danish Credenza stored a television, toy bins, books, and clothes in it. So many possibilities!
Click here to view these in bold below...
Not one, but TWO matching mid century modern Danish chairs upholstered in black vinyl which probably should be replaced (has some tears in the corners). These tickle your fancy? $30 a pop.
Check ou...
We just stumbled upon Liquid Stereo and the photos he's been taking of his loft-in-progress. He's made lots of great design decisions but the one that jumped out to us, as both gutsy and glamorous, w...
Dear AT,
So I bought my dream apartment, in Greensboro, NC, about a year and a half ago, and really didn’t do anything with it for the first year.
I’ve recently bought your book, gotten obsess...
We should be back up soon...... knock on wood..... ...
A reader just tipped us off to World-Shoppe, a local business "committed to using our knowledge, creativity and purchasing power to directly benefit artists and artisans throughout the world. Fair tra...
Now we're really into April...Welcome to Marc Pohlman, Stylebites and Ulrika!...
Right now, until midnight, there are a large bunch of entries that got posted on the final day, Friday, which means ...
International #4: Sarah and Angelo's Vancouver Digs
All of us here at AT:SF want to thank everyone from the Bay Area, Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver who bravely submitted their homes for all to see ...
16,000 square feet. Sixteen. Thousand. Square. Feet. That's the size of this year's San Francisco Decorator Showcase, a 1905 Italianate-style Pacific Heights Mansion full of mirrors and reflecti...
How did we miss Lisa Congdon's plate wall? Very, very cool. For those of you who have much more wall space, and many more plates (okay, and patience) than we do, she's even written up detailed instr...
The new Domino features actress Julianne Moore on the cover, not as the resident in the magazine spread but as the designer - she did a makeover of her stylists apartment. There are lots of great befo...
One of our all-time favorite small spaces is the C3 Cabin by Seattle firm Vandeventer + Carlander Architects. Although we featured it last summer, we're re-posting it in honor of Small Cool Month. D...
I stopped by for tea at a friend's house in Notting Hill last weekend, and he pulled out these spotted teacups made by 83-year-old potter Ann Stokes......
Last Thursday night, Chicago design lovers gathered at DWR North Avenue for the 4th Annual Modern+Design+Function competition party. Fifteen designs were chosen out of a field of over 150 submissions...
We received a unique email from a really wonderful family asking for our help from the AT community. Not only did they write in with a warm letter, they also included a house tour amount of photos of ...
CNN put out a call for readers to submit pictures of their man-caves, and what intrigued us most were the categories the pictures fell into. Are these really the basic elements for a stereotypic...
A beautiful use of West Elm block shelves by TranqWell, well, well. Here we are. Week 8. So many weeks ago, when you think back to how things were, who woulda thunk that now, 2 months later, you wo...
As much as we love clustered artwork, it can be really refreshing to see a wall with just one painting. Wandering the halls at Art Chicago this weekend, we noticed that most galleries used salon-sty...
chocovanillakiwi's fully cured living room
Wow! We made it! Week eight is finally here. The start of the Cure seems like a distant memory at this point - who knew that eight weeks would both last so ...
Turns out Target is expanding their lines of budget friendly wares designed by high fashion designers. This time it's Cynthia Rowley and perfect for outdoor living and summertime....
Here's convertible furniture at its most basic and most modular, reminiscent of the furniture available during the early days of NY's Soho and loft living when it first exploded into design conciousne...
Joe in Chicago sent in a good question based on a photo from this post about a French architects loft. He says, "Because our small bedrooms necessitate using our actual dining room as a workspace, my ...
We're mostly homebodies, but in the coming next weeks we'll find ourselves driving north up to San Francisco to visit family, then soon after flying across to New York for ICFF and to see the whole na...
We'll admit, we're recent converts to pink. But though it hasn't been long, we've definitely fallen - and hard (notice exhibits A and B). We think this little vignette shows a great color combination ...
So here's our latest garden status: we've pruned our lemon tree, tied back our wisteria vine, planted two bougainvilleas (one purple, one red), moved our hydrangeas from the front to the back, and pla...
ATLA reader David has a bed frame he's dying to identify. Anyone out there recognize this metal frame? A few more photos of the mystery bed under the jump.
I'm having a hard time identifying this bed...
It took us a few minutes to figure out how this works, but when we did, we appreciated it — mostly because it's a sturdy, wall-mountable solution that requires only two little screws....
A few weeks ago, readers weighed in on the question of light vs. dark floors. How about in a specific situation? Bonnie writes:
My question has three parts: We're redoing our living room. Our fu...
When we were young, we would pore over every issue of our mother's subscription to Metropolitan Home. While we loved closely examining each page, our main fascination was always the countless living ...
Fans of local artist Jeana Sohn will be happy to see that she has a small "sneak peek" of her Los Angeles home on today's Design*Sponge (she's guest blogging there this week). We love the bright sunny...
Head over to our sister site, Unplggd to see how Bryan Bennett has integrated technology into a model Chelsea apartment at SkyHouse. In addition to the latest and greatest gear, the space has a soph...
Recently we were at the Dwell HQ and somehow managed to stumbled upon their jaw-dropping roof terrace (show above...and after the jump!). We love the modular floor tiles and the brushed metal chairs....
Dear AT,
In the May 2008 issue of Dwell Magazine on page 153 ("Katz's Cradle"), there is a bathroom mirror with no means of visible support.
Does anyone know how to replicate this or where to buy a...
Ever since I lost the key to my grandmother's secretary, I've been on the hunt for any old skeleton key that will unlock it. A locksmith could open it, but I'm wrapped up in the romantic idea that I...
We got a chance to play around with some kids this weekend and remembered how much we love to play with color and crayons. ...
Last week I emailed on Best Rattan Bistro Chairs 2008: High & Low (see below). Today, I've been thinking about this washer dryer that I saw at a friend's house a few weeks back: it's compact, powerf...
AT:SF, Help! We are moving into a loft. The ground floor is one big living space. We have new furniture that is a must: chocolate brown leather sectional, red leather sofa & chair (my husband's favo...
Karen Klages reports from the annual Salone Internazionale Del Mobile in Milan that the shift toward "soft glam" has occurred. She reports that the curves, texture, pattern and color that have been mo...
Kristin's The Amazing Staircase is not only one of our favourite AT posts of all time, it's a glowing example of utilizing limited space efficiently. Staircases are often overlooked for their storage ...
WooHoo! Jen64 is done! Don't be too jealous, and take a look at the finished bedroom.
Good Quote:
My only main task left to do is tackle the bedroom. I will have to wait till week nine to do that,...
Hot enough for you? We're dreaming of taking some time off work and going for a picnic. At the very least we're going to make a point of eating lunch outside today. It might be handy to have this t...
And in the things could be worse category... Although we've had our share of interesting landlords, we've never rented from people who threw pebbles against our window, sent emails using our name, and...
The first time we saw this look and loved it was inside an adobe modernist home in Santa Fe. Then we spotted the same idea in old photos of George Nakashima's home, and we loved that look, too. Sout...
Flowers die, chocolates melt, glassybaby forever. That is the compelling concept behind this Seattle-based hand-blown glass vessel business, which grew out of founder Lee Rhodes' garage into somethin...
These really get us going. We'd love to see the crocodile rattan handwoven suspension lamps in an all-white space or with some serious textural and color contrasts......
Over the weekend, we had a chance to swing by the 19th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, at South Coast Plaza, in Costa Mesa. The place was packed with over 75 specialty garden vendors an...
After reading that wire hangers have recently shot up in price, we're curious if our dry cleaner will start to re-use hangers. We've tried collecting them and returning them for re-use, but the dry ...
It was a colander ... now it's a lampshade. Is it hot or not? Click here to vote!
Click here for AT on mental checklists and the catch-22 of green design ......
We suspect there are many areas in the home that this magnetic wall organizer would be useful, the most obvious being a great landing strip component. Some hooks for your keys (or scarves,) a cup for...
harmony_france's landing strip is keeping her home healthy
Get ready to party! We're almost done with the 8-Week Cure, and this week is all about preparing for your party, whether you plan to share...
Ever loan out a book from your collection and then completely forget who you loaned it to? Then realize that you didn't even put your name in it? Protect the books you want to hang on to. Consider ...
We spied this overwhelming display of family photos in a recent issue of Architectural Digest; and frankly, it looked a lot of like a waterfall of sitting portraits. Our main beef though is that all ...
Dear AT,
I bought this chair at a thrift store a while back and I am finally in the process of fixing it up.
I recovered the cushions and sanded the frame.
I was initially going to stain it a ve...
Recently, we blogged a good question from a reader hoping to divide her space using hanging window frames. Watching highlights from the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2008 on HGTV this weekend, we no...
We spotted this lovely planter whilst stopping for a quick cup of coffee. We like the oversize container, the simple one-color arrangement and LOVE the amazing fiery hue of those flowers...not a bad ...
Ten finds: some on sale, some full price, all well under $100 - some under $20. It's blue and white, one of the best color combos for summer, done up by Victoria Hagan. Jump below for all links and pr...
Guide to Houseplants
The past week was filled with stylish examples of small space living. But inbetween were some helpful and popular votes having to do with headboards, decor inspiration from a mod...
We're always attracted to modular furniture — it allows for great flexibility and multiple uses and applications. The Magnetique shelving system from Swen Krause uses a large sheet of metal and va...
Fashion hot-spot Fred Segal had their grand opening of their new Fred Segal Green store in Santa Monica last week. ATLA reader Siel (who's also the blogger for LAT's Emerald City blog) sent us a tip,...
We hate to brag, but we're really quite happy with our idea to incorporate lichen-covered branches into the Dwell Home: Silicon Valley. Not only does the chartreuse color work really well with the in...
An Elle Decor "Best New Product" award winner, the Louis collection from John Reeves is a modernization of classic forms. Solid wood, with either hand veneered or lacquered finishes, the pieces are bo...
We love online retailer Textile Arts, and Marimekko is the best for offering striking prints that can be used both functionally and as art. While checking out the website, we fell hard for a few of th...
Meg has a good question: "Hey AT! I've been looking at this lamp from Walmart and I was wondering if anyone already had one? I've never bought any decor from Walmart (because 1)the store is evil, and ...
Now we're really into April...Welcome to EastVillageAmy, Lizzy and *heather leaf*!...
I really like these chairs: traditional French bistro chairs. They're the sort of thing you fall in love with when visiting France and vow to yourself that you'll have them one day in your kitchen......
I've spoken previously about my penchant for drawers, so I won't gush too much this time. But I do love a solid wood dresser.
Dressers are just so versatile, and there are many places for them in ...
Searching Etsy for vintage tablecloths, we came across a lot of ideas for setting the table. These Button Print Tea Towels by Annabel Waterman ($15) would make a unique set of napkins. We also found...
Lately, we've been making an effort in our Scavenger hunts to feature a wider range of furniture. As much as some of us love mid-century modern furniture, we're discovering a newfound love for French...
A showcase for those who transform their residences into homes
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Name: Olga
Location: Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
Size: 743 sqft. Co-op
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How could we resist posting this photo? Great pic, cute dog, one of our favorite chairs -- oh yeah, and a fab CB2 ergo drink table that's for sale.
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In Niles, a vintage 100% wool Persian rug, measuring 9'10" by 12'10" in excellent condition. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Mirror, mirror...we love circular mirrors, and vintage ones like these are few and far between. About 30" in diameter, this beautiful vintage mirror features some pretty hand carved rose details in g...
Really small is really cool. One of the most adorable displays we've ever seen was a doll house bathtub nestled in a flower box. The effect was magical and we felt like the tiny garden gnome might r...
Dear AT,
We're looking for a couch - comfortable enough for both of us to lay and watch TV, take naps on, but also attractive to look at (we like mid-century modern - couch w/ legs).
We're still deb...
Fill up your home (and these vases) with spring plants and flowers - all details below:...
Are you lucky enough to have outdoor space in the city? The New York Times real estate feature, The High Life, looked at terraces and balconies across the city and found a large number of people don...
Once again this week, the reader's favorite posts on AT:Chicago were our Small Cool entries - we have a roundup of the new ones plus 20 Ways to Reuse at home, Kitchen Cabinet Bookcases, Boho Modern S...
One of the 'guest lecturers' at the Greenmarket
I came for the flowers, but stayed for the chickens. A few weeks back I came across Jennifer Small of Flying Pigs Farm at a Greenmarket demonstration ...
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