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Book Party: Apartment Therapy Presents...

We're live-blogging the Apartment Therapy Presents: Real Homes, Real People, Hundreds of Design Solutions Book Party! We've got snacks from Murray's Cheese and Rick's Picks with drinks from Blue Ice...

ICFF Day One: MissPrint

Wow, day one of ICFF has been an overwhelming experience filled with great design. Early on we spotted MissPrint, a British design company specializing in designing wallpapers and textiles. Their fi...

PlantTherapy: Brownstoner's Garden of the Day

All of those gardens tucked away from view behind brownstones. Haven't you always wondered what was hidden behind them? Brownstoner asked for submissions and they seem to be rolling in from all a...

ICFF Day One: Eggcrate Dancer Lamp from Recolector Diseno

One of the things that we gravitated towards at ICFF was the the number of items made from re-purposed materials. What could be discarded as trash has been re-thought into new objects. One of these...

Clip File: 9 Beautiful Color Combos

Here's the latest in our electronic form of "clip files" - the useful, inspirational or intriguing posts from our AT archives gathered together for easy reference. Today's file: Nine gorgeous color co...

SF Hot Posts: 05.17.08

Roundup: More Small Space Solutions on AT, Part I Perhaps you're wondering what the hottest posts on AT:SF were this past week? An eclectic bunch of posts, to be sure... Jump below to take a look. ...

PlantTherapy: AT Plant Roundup

This week we have: A wicked tiny succulent garden(above), beautiful alternative to a grass lawn, water your plants with the dishes, an enviable veggie garden, and plant scented candles... - To Al...

PlantTherapy: Saturday Morning Flowers

"I don't know what it is...they just make me happy!" -Tracy We're sending a shout-out to all of you who bring home flowers to brighten up your home. Do YOU have some Sat. morning flowers to shar...

Chandeliers by Madeleine Boulesteix

Madeleine Boulesteix makes lovely chandeliers from teacups and jelly bowls....

Guess the Decade: Orange & Green Lounge

It's the weekend! Let's kick it off with a game of Guess the Decade. Take a good look at design of the room above and jump below to make your best guess......

LA House Tour: Debbie and Olivier's One Window House

Name: Debbie and Olivier Location: Venice, CA Size: 1500sq/ft Years lived in: 2 years, own >> Enter Slideshow When Debbie and Olivier bought their Venice property 3 years ago, they could have to...

Flickr Finds: Hownowdesign's Bundt Pan Wall

We're always searching for new and interesting ways to display (or house) our favorite collections. Recently we stumbled upon this very cool kitchen wall, courtesy of flickr user hownowdesign. We ar...

TileVault: Multi-Colored Seconds

• What: Multi-colored seconds picked up at a discount and put together randomly • Where: Private residence, Piedmont, CA • When: Photo taken Wednesday, May 14, 2008 • Why: Becau...

LA House Tour: Abby's Cozy Boho Pad

>>Enter Slideshow Name: Abby Location: Los Angeles Size: around 900 square feet, 1 bedroom Years Lived in: 10+years, rent My home has always been a lab for experimenting with ideas, sometimes succ...

Desk Fan at Restoration Hardware

We're dying here. It's the second day in a row where temperatures have reached the 90s and we have to ask, what happened to spring? It seems we've gone from 50 and windy as all get out to 90 and swelt...

International Small Cool: The Winners!

Nicolas' Mini-Loft, Lille, France AAD's Compact Dwelling, Rotterdam, The Netherlands Marcus & Mel's Charming Flat, Helsingborg, Sweden We were putting together ou...

Small Cool on CBS TV: Right Now!

Hey all you AT contest junkies (and wannabes) out there. We've got coverage. Tonight - in just a few minutes - on CBS (ch2) here in NYC (and here live on the web), they're covering Small Cool 2008...

Natural Linen Curtains

We spotted this lovely photo on Danny Seo's blog. Although we like almost everything he's done with his home-in-progress, we especially love his simple linen curtains......

Ideaco Sensor Tray Lamp

One part lamp, one part landing strip, the Sensor Tray Lamp is made for those of us who need a place to keep their glasses, wallets and/or cellphone in one easy to remember place. Just touch the ABS r...

Hot or Not?: Verona Dresser by Love Anna James

Verona Collection by Love Anna James(see more pics below the jump)...

Spring Scents: 12 DIY Air Fresheners

Last Fall we blogged about making your own fall air fresheners to battle the shut in feeling of impending winter. Now that it's the spring, we've updated our list to include some fresher, rather than...

Small Cool 2008: Northwest Regional Winner

Drum roll, please...the Northwest Regional Winner is... Dave and Rob's Small Dark and Handsome! Congratulations, Dave and Rob! (And thanks again to everyone from the Northwest who entered Small Cool ...

CHI Good Questions: Stain or Paint this Chair?

Cynthia sent in a good question: "I bought this little blue round-back chair for $45 the other day, and I've already started sanding it in hopes of giving it a complete makeover. This picture definit...

Look! Nimbus Hanging Lamp

We were researching energy efficient lighting when we took a bit of a detour and found these attractive hanging lamps made with parchment or wood veneer shades at Eco-Lights.com. We're not sure that t...

Suburbia: Jennifer Loeber, John & Rona Chang

Title: Full Moon, 2006 Photographer: Jennifer Loeber Location: Brooklyn, NY >> Enter Suburbia Slideshow Note: This is our new theme for April, May & June. Please join us!"Suburbia" is a weekly ce...

Renters Fight Back
SF Bay Guardian

We just finished an article in the Bay Guardian discussing CitiApartments, one of the biggest rental companies in San Francisco, and their treatment of tenants in rent-controlled housing. We were surp...

Who Slept Here?

The answer may be easy for many of you. Whose bedroom is this? Take a guess and see below the jump... ...

Small Cool 2008: First Place

The judges have spoken - their pick for the smallest, coolest home in the world......

Flickr Finds: RunTime's Glass Drawers in the Kitchen

We don't know about you, but we would love to find something like this to put in our kitchen! These glass drawers were in an old apartment in Stockholm, and we're already imagining how handy it must ...

Readers' Rooms: Blackbird's Knotty Pine Paneling

before - jump below to see the "after" A few months ago Blackbird wrote to us about her knotty pine tongue and groove. This week she sent us some before and after pics......

Trader Joe’s Lavender Dryer Bags

We’ve been meaning to blog these for a while but we wanted to try them out for ourselves first and see if they worked and our Trader Joe’s (apparently the most popular TJ’s in LA) has been out o...

Room & Board: Outdoor Items on Clearance

In honor of our great party last night at Room & Board (what fantastic hosts!), we scoured some fun, bubblegum-colored clearance items for your outdoor home life:...

LA Event: LACMA MUSE Miracle Mile Art Walk

This Saturday, May 17th, 2008, more than 40 galleries will be participating in the newly organized Miracle Mile Art Walk. All will be accessible via a free, continuous trolley service. Several restaur...

Design Within Reach Annex: Free Shuttle This Weekend!

We've always wanted to check out the Design Within Reach Outlet Annex Store in Secaucus, New Jersey. But without a car or reason to purchase more furniture, it's never been a priority. Starting today ...

The Secret of the Floating Staircase

Remember this incredible staircase we showed you last week? We received an email from Jordi, the designer, with some details. Jump below to see more pics and read more about it......

Organizing the Portable Home Office

We don't have a home office, although we work from home half the day. Rather than work inside a little room, we like to take our laptop where the light is best: in the kitchen, living room, back dec...

Small Cool 2008: Second Place

For second place, the judges shifted to the west coast...to LA... and the winner is......

Small Cool 2008: First Place

The judges have spoken - their pick for the smallest, coolest home in the world... ...

SF Good Questions: What Can I Do With the Empty Space on Top of My Fireplace?

AT:SF, I have a big empty space on top of my fireplace (it is supposed to be for a TV) in our formal living space; it's deep too. I do not want to put TV in there. Any suggestions as to how I can util...

This Weekend: Treasure Hunt at Merchandise Mart

We LIKE the Treasure Hunt and try and go to all of them, but alas, we'll be in NYC this weekend at ICFF, so you'll have to let us know how it is this time around......

NY Good Questions: How Can I Finish My Apt.?

Dear AT, Can you please help me finish my apartment? I moved in over a year ago and have been slowly acquiring furniture etc., but the room just doesn't feel "comfortable". I know I need a rug,...

AT Giveaway Roundup: 05.16.08

This week there are three fantastic Giveaways on AT. Click here to check 'em out below the jump -- and please don't forget that you have to go to each linked post in order to actually enter that gi...

Best Natural Toilet Cleaners

Another one of our favorite Spring Cleaning posts is all about how to keep the toilet spic and span without using a ton of harsh chemicals: a lot safer for the environment and for the pet that likes t...

Los Angeles Water Restrictions On the Way?

We admit, water consumption isn't something we normally worry about so much. But we should. Today I bathed, washed my car (but all within 5 minutes at a DIY car wash) and did a couple loads of laundry...

This Weekend: Chicago Green Festival at Navy Pier

This Saturday and Sunday - May 17th and 18th - Navy Pier hosts the Chicago Green Festival, featuring keynote speakers, how-to workshops, over 350 green businesses, and a film festival that includes ...

Small Cool 2008: Third Place

Moving from Chicago to the east....NYC....the third place finisher for 2008 is... ...

Quilts by Don't Quilt Your Day Job

A well-selected quilt can add color, warmth and a touch of grandma-style comfort to a room; but go too far and... well, maybe we don't want our home to be that much like grandma's....

Colorful Stairs: Inspiration from CB2 Catalog

The thing we most love about this room is the yellow stairs. Wow. We've never seen anything like this in person, but are sure that it must exist in plenty of places besides CB2's catalog pages......

Look! "Wooden Mirror" by Daniel Rozen

Wow! Check out this "Wooden Mirror" by Daniel Rozen. It consists of a bunch of wooden panels that are connected to a camera and a computer. The panels flip from light to dark to represent what the cam...

New EXPEDIT Units from IKEA

Checking the IKEA site for new products, we ran across this EXPEDIT tower and EXPEDIT desk — two new shapes for one of IKEA's most popular products. Part of our own list of Top 5 Cheap Furniture B...

Small Cool 2008: Fourth Place

Last night there was a big round of applause in Room and Board, as the fourth place winner was announced...and she was there to hear it...from Chicago...it's......

Sydney Double Lounger at West Elm

With things continuing to heat up this weekend in the Bay Area, the Sydney Double Lounger is looking pretty good. Lying on opposite sides of the lounger, you and a friend can see and talk with each ot...

Iris Tables by BarberOsgerby

Check out this special edition series of five tables (each table design features 12 editions) from British design duo BarberOsgerby. By using strips of individually dyed and anodized aluminum, the I...

Michigan Home by PLY Architecture

Dwell Blog

This home in Ann Arbor, Michigan, contains both living and work spaces for architect Karl Daubmann and his wife, Ji Hye Kim. PLY Architecture built a modern addition for a traditional house in a his...

Sponges Around the Sink?

At the risk of sounding incredibly dumb, I discovered last night that my kitchen has one of those sink front trays (they're located directly below the sink, and they flip out so you can store sponges)...

Home Remedy: Put your pillows in the sun

We posted this tip in February when really only LA was getting lots of sun. It's one of our favorite ways to kick off spring cleaning on a sunny day. If you've got good weather this weekend, take th...

Small Cool 2008: Second Place

For second place, the judges shifted to the west coast...to LA... and the winner is......

NY Good Questions: How Can We Lighten Up the Hallway?

Dear AT, I was wondering if I could canvas the creative minds here at AT. We recently moved into a older cabin (1927) and while the home has a lot of character, some of it is a bit much for our ta...

Trip Tips From AT

Along with some of our colleagues, we're off to NY for the ICFF. We always looking for tips to making our trip easier so we've rounded up 11 posts from AT, from packing to pets to cleaning before you...

Mandatory Water Rationing for the East Bay

Anyone out there get the call from EBMUD yesterday? It's official: mandatory water rationing begins August 1st. What are your top tips for conserving water? Check out some suggestions below the jump....

Sneak Peek: Amy Butler's Tabletop Collection

A quick snap sneak peek at something new from Amy Butler- a tabletop collection. This photo was taken by Nan, who works with Amy, at the Mikasa showroom in NY......

Jigsaw and Jig Stor Modular Shelving Concept

Tom Seymour's jigsaw shaped pieces take the modular concept to a seemingly obvious conclusion: puzzle piece shaped storage units that can be assembled into unlimited configurations (though we'd recomm...

Jens Risom Lounge Chair at Monument

Oh, Monument. The reason it's one of our favorite shops in the whole world is because they're so brave when it comes to picking fabrics for their re-upholstery. Case in point, this Jens Risom chair....

CHI Good Questions: Nightstands to Suit this Headboard?

Some virtual shopping by the AT community as requested by Shannon: "Hi I sent you my pic via my phone - Its my headboard. I like to find some night stands that go nice with it. Nothing too matchy, but...

Susan Vecsey: Landscapes on Linen
Email from 5.9.08

Untitled, Oil on Linen, 36" x 36" I found Susan Vecsey by spotting her card next to the cash register at a liquor store last weekend. Amid the clutter of modern life, I found her small, clo...

Small Cool 2008: Third Place

Moving from Chicago to the east....NYC....the third place finisher for 2008 is... ...

Flickr Finds: Eccentric Scholar's Rainbow Bookcase

We recently spotted this awesome bookshelf on Flickr and just had to share it with you. Says Eccentric Scholar, "I aligned my books in honor of the Rainbow Snake of Australian mythology. (Hence, the ...

Home Scents by k. hall designs

A friend introduced us to candles from k. hall designs, based in University City, Missouri. Made of pure vegetable wax, we are loving the "moss" scent right now......

"Spaceless" by Sandy Lam

Balconies are often under utilized spaces. Unfortunately, they're also usually pretty small and it's often hard to fit standard patio furniture. Designer Sandy Lam has come up with a concept we hope m...

Artfully Crammed Red Hook Rental
New York Magazine 5.19.08

This is the last of the six New York homes featured in New York Magazine's Interiors Issue. Artist Judyth van Amringe loves her stuff...and it fills her Red Hook apartment to the gills. In the autho...

SF Open Thread 111

quiltmaster's looking for window treatment ideas......

Pre-Traumatic IKEA Syndrome

Do you dread trips to IKEA - driving to the suburbs, bumping into people in the store aisles, circling the levels for hours unable to find the item you saw online? Since moving two weeks ago, we've ...

NY Most Popular Posts: Retiring the Bidet, Mirroring Dressers, Two-Bedrooming a Studio, and Hanging in Helsingborg - 05.16.08

Click on any of the images above to view these Most Popular Posts! This week's Hot Posts drew you in and inspired great discussion. Thanks for getting involved,...

Look! White Walls, Green Trim

When we first spotted this photo of this Pasadena 1910 Craftsman bungalow in Architectural Digest, we thought it looked a wee bit old fashioned. But after taking a closer look, we're starting to like...

Small Cool 2008: Fourth Place

Last night there was a big round of applause in Room and Board, as the fourth place winner was announced...and she was there to hear it...from Chicago...it's......

eBay Scavenger: Beat the Heat!

With the temperature topping out at a sweltering 90 degrees yesterday, the only thing in our thoughts right now is cooling off. Grab a cool glass of ice tea (spiked or not...it's still early), curl u...

CHI Scavenger: Pottery Barn Meyer Arm Chair for $150

In the Gold Coast, one single Pottery Barn Meyer arm chair is for sale. Seller says the condition is perfect (sells new for $300). Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your busin...

LA Scavenger: Mid Century Modern Cork & Chrome Lamp for $250 OBO

We got a tip from AT reader KM who has a mint condition mid-century modern cork and chrome lamp for sale. So if there's anyone out there who wanted a similar lamp to the one in a previous issue of Do...

NY Good Questions: Recommendations for a Charcoal Gray Paint?

Dear AT, I am looking for a dark charcoal gray/grey (I'll never figure that spelling out...) for my office! I'm going to do mostly white furniture to pop off of it (see pic), but I'm nervous to get ...

Today's Email: Small Cool Winners for Early Birds

Today, before any of our sites post the full winners that were revealed last night at our BIG BASH with Room & Board in Chicago, I am going to send out the complete listings for early birds. Can you...

CHI Open Thread: 110

Friday Design Chat...

Small Cool Party: Thanks!

Hooray for the Midwest Finalists!Thanks to everyone who joined us last night for the Small Cool party - it was great to be able to celebrate the wrap up of our annual contest with all of you. We were ...

Year-Round City Garden
New York Magazine 5.19.08

We crave outdoor space of our own! Decorator Charlotte Moss has created an outdoor room in the back garden of her Upper East Side town house. Featured in New York Magazine, the outdoor room is furni...

NY Scavenger: DWR Recliner Chair in Brown Leather for $1600

This highly coveted DWR flight recliner chair in dark brown leather is the quintessential modern recliner- streamlined, not bulky, and comfortable without being too cushy. As many on this site have...

NY Open Thread 632

Now we're into May...Welcome to Anna at D16, kimg924 and amt230! ...

AT Europe: Paris - A Colorful Makeover for a Haussmanian Apartment from Christophe D'Aboville

It's unusual to see this amount of color in a Haussmanian apartment, which is most often a study in muted tones. Madame Figaro magazine has before and after photos of a classic Haussmanian apartment t...

Wright Important Design Auction Preview: Decades

Wright Auction House is holding the Important Design auction, Session 1, Sunday, May 18 at noon. We've checked out the lots and chose a interesting piece from each decade, starting in the 40's, right...

Color Chips: Yellow and Lavender

The yellow and gray trend has been all over the place lately, and while we still think it is a great combination, we like to switch things up a bit and think lavender or mauve is a great substitution....

Look! Bottom Situated Awning Windows

LA, hot enough for you today? Looks like tomorrow is going to even be hotter (just our luck, we're leaving prime beach weather and heading into forecasts of rain in NYC). We think Malibu architect Bru...

1 Hotel & Residences in Seattle

The folks over at Sustainable Style Foundation tipped us off on 1 Hotel & Residences, a luxury, "eco-sensitive" hotel and condo development on 2nd and Pine in Seattle, right up from Pike Place Marke...

Kartell's Folding Bar Cart

Last week, Gregory blogged a folding grill. To complete your summertime entertaining kit, pair it with this folding bar cart and quench your guest's thirst while the smell of barbequed food whets the...

Color Combo: Light Blue and Neutrals

The light blue and chocolate brown color scheme that dominated a couple years ago has since suffered the consequences of over exposure. That doesn't mean that blue and brown don't work well together...

Look!: 16th St. Mission BART Station Fence

We love it when people think outside the box, especially in public spaces. The fence surrounding the stairwell at the 16th St. Mission BART station is a great example of this - instead of boring wroug...

Reminder: Small Cool Party Tonight !

A quick reminder - We'll be gathering from 6-8 tonight at Room & Board in Chicago to announce the winners of Small Cool 2008. You are welcome to join us......

Tips for Cleaning Hardwood Floors

We've posted a lot about cleaning hardwood floors and have always been surprised how many different products and methods everyone uses. Below find some of our favorite tips as submitted by readers li...

Get Serious, Pet Stain and Odor Remover

White carpet plus dog equals...trouble. Or so we thought the other night when our friend's dog very gently tossed his cookies (and whatever else he'd gotten into while rummaging through the garbage a...

Accidental Trends at Home

We've written about discovering unwitting color trends in our own home. It's sort of the way our wardrobe manifests itself as well...we'll buy a new shirt only to find the same style already hiding o...

10 Best Non-VOC, Low-Toxic Interior Paints

Over at ATNY today, Aaron posted about an interesting New York Times article discussing local and federal laws governing VOCs and insight about various "green" paint products. A niat serendipitous dis...

CHI Good Questions: Which Professional Do We Need?

Pam sent in a good question: "Hi, we need to rehab our bathroom. We're not looking to move anything around, meaning the locations for the tub, toilet and wash basin will stay where they are, but we a...

SF Good Questions: Inspiration for a Surround for This Wood-Burning Stove?

Hi AT:SF, We're in the middle of renovating an old house and decided on a wood-burning stove for the living room. The stove has been fitted and works really well... but looks awful. I can't seem to fi...

Good Quotes: Louis Sullivan and the Polemics of Modern Architecture

"All practical demands of utility should be paramount as basis of planning and design; ...no architectural dictum, or tradition, or superstition, or habit should stand in the way." - Louis Sullivan...

Look! A Multi-Functioning Kitchen Corner

Looking at this photo, we'd never guess it was actually a kitchen corner (although the hanging teacups might be an obvious hint). But what we love about this corner by Moline is that it's pulling tri...

AT Europe: Paris - Arthur Rimbaud as Design Inspiration

It seems the latest unlikely design star in Paris is 19th-century French poet Arthur Rimbaud, whose face has been showing up on rugs and chairs around town. ...

Sweepa Rubber Broom

This picture does not exaggerate. The advertising for this product seems to revolve around pet hair, but that doesn't begin to describe how much of a miracle-worker the rubber squeegee-cum-brush has ...

12 Uses for Baskets around the House

We love baskets. Their woven texture and light airy look says summer to us. And with their many colours, weaves and sizes, they're versatile. Here are some ways we use them around the house. [Im...

NEWS: DWR's New Concept Store

It's official. The Wooster street Design Within Reach studio will become one of two Tools for Living stores that will sell the staplers, tableware, pots, pans, surfboards and various home accessorie...

LA Times H&G 5.15.08

This week's LA Times Home & Garden was all about remodels. In addition to the Gregory Ains designed Tarzana home, they also featured a home in Westwood, and a 50's home near LACMA that got transformed...

The Contractor/Homeowner Relationship
The New York Times 5.15.08

We've all heard the contractor-from-hell stories. (quite a few were shared at our last Meet Up that focused on Urban Renovation). The New York Times takes a look at the other side of the coin — home...

SF Thursday Giveaway: Two Winescapes from Paul Allen Design

• Giveaway: We have two Winescapes to give away (one each to two winners) • Source: Paul Allen Design • Our Take: No floor or cupboard space? Hang your wine on the wall! Jump below to ...

Small Cool 2008: Final Fantasy Vote!

Small Cool Contest Winners have been selected by our esteemed judges and are being tallied as we speak! They will be announced tonight at our Small Cool 2008 Contest awards ceremony/book signing e...

How To: Get Rid of Refrigerator Odors

We've done a lot of refrigerator cleaning lately: one top-to-bottom cleaning when we moved out of our old apartment, and another full cleaning when we moved in to our new space. Both times, we remov...

Flickr Find: Creating a Space for Yourself

Talk about a small space! This image we found on flickr reminded us how important it is to have a place we feel comfortable and centered. If it isn't your whole house, then what part of your house i...

NY Good Questions: How Can I Hide My Shelves?

Dear AT, We just moved into our house and one of the bathrooms is extremely small. I don't know if you can tell from the picture, but the sink is probably 10" wide and it is a stand-up shower. ...

Look!: Flower Pot Window Film

We've lived in a few places with less-than-stellar views. Our current kitchen window looks out on to the neighbors' fence and some greenery ... not too bad, right? (Especially when compared to the ye...

Midwest Finalist - Rachel's Grad School Getaway

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Rachel Location: St. Louis Size & Type: 632 sf apartment Original Entry: Click Here Who was your favorite entry and why? My favorite other Small, Cool ...

Northwest Finalist: Dave and Rob's Small Dark and Handsome

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Dave and Rob Location: San Francisco Size & Type: 579 sq. ft. rented apartment Original Entry: Click Here and Jump Below for Video Who was your favorite ...

Insect and Bird Prints from Jayson Home & Garden

We love a lot of what we see at Jayson Home & Garden, but we can't always afford it. That's one reason why we're drawn to these antique bird and insect prints - they're all under $200. Still not che...

The Gallery Susana Raab

Eudora's Kitchen, Jackson, Mississippi, 2007 Photographer Susana Raab’s series “A Sense of Place” invites us into the homes of Southern literary greats – Eudora Welty, Flannery O’Connor and...

Small Cool 2008: Michi Yanagishita's Honorable Mention

(Our honorable mentions go to submissions that did not make the finals but really rock. They are awarded purely at the judge's discretion. Each honorable mention receives a special gift.) Michi Yan...

Look!: Gallery of Repurposed Objects

Or, How a Waterwing Became a Lampshade. We don't read German, but by some midnight internet path as disappeared as Hansel and Gretel's breadcrumbs, we managed to find this German website with pictur...

Top 5 Creative Ways to Organize Pens

Pens and pencils and scissors and letter openers and markers overflow in our offices. We can't help it. But creative solutions to organize them are never-ending. Our top suggestions:...

Green Paint
The New York Times 5.15.08

There has been a huge shift in the market for paint in recent years — as consumers demand more environmentally friendly paint, the paint companies are working hard to satisfy these concerns but st...

Linen-Cotton Dishtowels at Crate and Barrel

We like to keep stacks of dishtowels in the house, they come in handy not only for drying dishes and hand but also are the perfect general (not to mention green) cleaning tool - polishing mirrors, wi...

Personal Library: Collecting Books
The New York Times 5.15.08

How much is too much? The New York Times shares the first-person account of author Alberto Manguel discussing his life-long love of books and his personal library of over 30,000 volumes. As romantic...

Look! Organizing With Vintage Containers

Yesterday we wrote about organizing with vintage canisters, so today we thought we'd show a few ways that we use them around the house. We've always stored laundry quarters in a little dish - this o...

LA Question: Where/How to Fix This Chair

Help! Susan had a bit of an accident with one of the chairs on her patio. One of the bands on her mid century era chair has snapped! Where can she fix it? Who can she call?...

Command Prints from My Little Underground

We might have to get these for Gregory the next time he writes about something Mac-related over at Unpluggd. Designer Christopher David Ryan of My Little Underground printed this very cute set of pri...

NY Good Questions: Where Can I Buy Adhesive Vinyl in NYC?

Dear AT, I inherited an IKEA Malm bed in the birch finish and have been looking for a way to jazz it up. I saw this terrific credenza by Pieter Maes and was inspired to make my own DIY design with...

How To: Make a No-Sew Throw

At a baby shower we attended recently, one of the gifts was this amazing and amazingly soft fleece blanket. We never knew that our friend was so handy with a needle and thread. Turns out she's not. ...

CHI Good Questions: Mod + Shabby Chic?

Sam writes: "Okay so this is my first apartment...Its smallish a one bedroom in Buena Park Chicago. I at first thought I wanted to go modern, but now am looking at how fun shabby chic can be. So Iv...

Customizable "Meaning of Time" Wall Clock

We're really hoping Bomi Kim's Meaning of Time concept goes into production, because the simple idea is simply brilliant. The mechanical centerpiece allows for customizable clock hands of your own cho...

International Finalist: Nicolas' Mini-Loft

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Nicolas' Mini Loft Location: Lille, France Size & Type: 630 sqft. 1-bdrm Original Entry: Click Here and Jump Below for More Who was your favorite entry and...

Peace Industry Rug

We were debating whether this should be treated as a Color Chips post, seeing as someone could easily use this rug by Peace Industry as their inspiration for decorating a whole apartment....

CHI Scavenger: Vintage Danish Modern Cabinet for $175.

In Andersonville, a vintage Danish Modern walnut cabinet/side table with caned panel doors, dated 1960. Jump below for links to this and other good finds: Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds a...

East Finalist: Tony and Hilary's 3 in 1 Studio

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Tony & Hilary Location: Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY Size & Type: 460 sf Original Entry: Click Here and Original Slideshow Here and VIDEO is below the jump... ...

SF Sales Calendar: 05.15.08

Open Warehouse Sale at Klassik by LynneMay Sales... Klassik by Lynne Open Warehouse Sale Sun., 5/18, 10 am-5 pm Emeryville Read our post here ...

Look!: Dandelions for a Giant

Okay, we know they're not really for giants, but we kind of like the idea that even giants get wishes.......

Sawbridge Studios: Handcrafted Furniture & Accessories

"In an age of fads, mass production and questionable quality, it is refreshing to savor those things which are timeless, unique, and reflect the pride of craftsmanship." That is the philosophy behind...

Remodel of Gregory Ain Home in Tarzana
LA Times 5.15.08

Today's feature story in the LA Times Home & Garden is a remodel of a home in Tarzana, designed by architect Gregory Ain in 1963. Gregory Ain worked for Schindler and Neutra before branching out on hi...

International Finalists: Group B

You chose 'em, now click on any pic above to see the full post. We want to thank all of our contestants and congratulate the International Finalists above (we...

How To: Hang Art in Groups (Like Kate Spade)

Full disclosure: I think Kate is soooooo much cooler than Andy Spade (and, yes, I'm a guy). Hilary (woman) may lose, but Kate (woman) has won. Her style seems so much more grown up, fun and excit...

Design Inside: Chicago Interior Design Services

Chicago interior design firm Design Inside is run by husband-and-wife team Kathryn and Bill Cherne. They're transparent about prices, posting them online and charging a flat rate of $50 for an on-si...

Mr. Hyde at That's Design

A Chesterfield for the future? Students Isaac Pineir, Pablo Pita, and Martin Franzen debuted this concept at Milan Design Week 2008: Exansaldo. It's an interesting juxtaposition of angles and lines w...

NY Sales Calendar: 05.15.08

FTF is Having a Sale! May Sales... FTF Design Studio--ICFF Event Sale • Up to 30% off furniture and up to 15% off accessories • May 16th and May 19th through 22nd • 137 Fifth Avenue...

SF Scavenger: Antique Travel Posters

We don't know anything about these nine Antique Travel Posters other than that the seller says his father collected them during WWII... but we think they're pretty darn cool. Click here to view the...

Hell's Kitchen Artist Loft
New York Magazine 5.19.08

This 3,700 square foot loft is a lesson in do-it-yourself. Most everything has been refashioned, disguised, and customized from discarded furniture finds, hand-me-downs, thrift store treasures and i...

CHI Sales Calendar: 05.15.08

Treasure Hunt May Sales... Treasure Hunt Merchandise Mart Sample Sale Up to 75% off May 17 & 18, $10 admission Merchandise Mart, 7th Floor Milwaukeee International Art Fair Friday, May 16 5-9, ...

LA Scavenger: Mid Century Modern Upholstered Chair and Ottoman for $1050

Here's an unusual chair and ottoman in 70's greenish mustard shade. With the large seat and tufted ottoman, we're guessing this combo is reeeeally comfortable. Priced at $1050 for the set. Want mor...

From Birdhouse to Guest Retreat

Cottage Living May/June 2008

Not just Small Cool, tiny cool. The photo above is (we kid you not) an oversized birdhouse. This small structure called a pigeonnier was built on the grounds of a Louisiana estate around 1750. Its ...

NY Good Questions: Affordable Natural Wood Coffee Table?

Dear AT, I am looking for a coffee table for my living room. Where can I find something similar to the one in this inspirational picture to the left. I love the look of natural wood products, how...

Hot or Not? Overhead (OverBED) Storage

We're all for efficient, good-looking storage solutions, but the thought of having anything hanging over our heads while we sleep doesn't sound so great. What do you think? Use every inch or is a sens...

Queens Modern
New York Magazine 5.19.08

Here's another unexpected home featured in New York Magazine: The Hsu family built a modern home in Flushing, Queens with the design help of architecture firm Grzywinski Pons. The high-design aesthe...

NY Open Thread 631

Now we're into May...Welcome to Randi in BK, greeps and designsnob! ...

Kaufmann House Sold for 16.84 Million!
LA Times 5.15.08

Grace mentioned the famous Kaufmann house recently, as the location of the recent J.Crew campaign. The house was slated for auction Monday in New York at Christies (the homeowners got divorced), and w...

Small Cool Update: 18 and Counting...

Today's entries brings us to a grand total of 18 finalists so far. Tomorrow is it! We'll post the "final finalists" and announce the winners at our party in Chicago. Jump below for links to all the f...

Heather Smith Jones' Wallpaper Pinhole Project

The word stunning doesn't even begin to describe artist Heather Smith Jones' Wallpaper Pinhole Project. Inspired by the history of making wallpaper, she spent over a year envisioning and planning a ...

International Finalists: Group A

You chose 'em, now click on any pic above to see the full post. We want to thank all of our contestants and congratulate the International Finalists above (we...

ICFF 2008 Preview: New from Unison

Local Chicago designers, Alicia and Robert of Unison, sent us a little preview of the pieces they'll be launching at ICFF, which will be available in early July... ...

SF Events Calendar: 05.14.08

William T. Wiley - Punball: Only One Earth at Electric WorksArt & Design Events...May is Spring Cleaning Month at Apartment Therapy DWR Explore the Birth of the Cool Th...

AT Asia: Minimalist Modern Japan

Wow, I thought my minimalist modern tendencies had faded away since my days in college studying to become an architect (perhaps architects prefer minimalist designs so as to eliminate drafting product...

Look!: Frank Lloyd Wright's Brandes Residence

Back in August we saw that this 3 bedroom, two bath house in Sammamish, WA, by iconic architect Frank Lloyd Wright was on the market. It apparently still is, for a cool $1.7 million....

How To Be a Good House Guest

As Gregory mentioned, us ATLA'ers are getting ready for a trip to the East coast for ICFF. He's got packing under control but we've got another question: How can we make sure to be a good house guest...

Breathe Charcoal Sachets

On a visit to Clover House, the new home accessory store we wrote about a bit ago, we spotted these charcoal sachets from Breathe....

How To: Keep Your Home Clean Without a Maid

Yesterday we asked the question, do you clean before the cleaning lady comes? We have to confess that we no longer have a cleaning lady. We gave her up when we realized that our apartment wasn't cle...

Bed and Bath Inspiration from the Bellinter House Hotel

While reading one of our favorite blogs, Design in Dublin, we noticed some amazing bedrooms from the Bellinter House Hotel. These clean, calm, and simple rooms are located in a Georgian mansion in C...

Cartonnistes DIY Cardboard Furniture

We're now looking at all the large cardboard boxes in a new light after seeing these impressive DIY furniture creations made by the Parisian artist collective known as the Cartonnistes. Founder Eric G...

TileVault: Bubble-Filled Glass Tiles

• What: Square glass tiles with an exceptional amount of bubbles in them • Where: Happy Sashimi in Pinole, CA • When: Photo taken Tuesday, May 14, 2008 • Why: Glass tiles are a...

No More Furry Furniture: 3M Fur Fighter Hair Remover

Pets are cute, lovable...and hairy. Do I teach my pet to never get up on the couch or recover everything in vinyl or leather? We've blogged some ways to live in harmony with your furry friends. No...

Look! Miss Miza Decorative Decals

These beautiful decorative decals for the wall, floor, windows or wherever from designer Miss Miza for Les Invasions Ephémères have us looking all over our apartment for surfaces to decorate. The fl...

Nick Wroblewski Prints

We first saw artist Nick Wroblewski's work at both the Sausalito and Mill Valley art festivals last fall. We were immediately drawn to his booth because we love woodcuts, but we stayed because his pri...

CHI Good Questions: Wall Mounted Credenza Surface?

Alison sent in a good question: "Not sure if you can help me out on this or not, but my husband and I are doing a mounted credenza similar to the one in Andreas' Greektown Loft. What I'm trying to fi...

LA Event: Eve Yun at GhettoGloss Gallery

We posted about Eve Yun and her retro inspired designs before. Now meet the designer as a part of a special 3 day exhibition of furniture as art. Plus Eve is committed to marrying green furniture wit...

5 Questions and Answers About Interior Plants

We recently got a chance to sit down with Deborah Kuchar, a sustainable garden designer (she's principle of Green Alchemy) and blogger. We picked her brain about common questions and concerns regardi...

AT Europe: London Close-Up - Colman's Mustard-Inspired Ceiling

When Chris decided to paint the living room ceiling in her colorful Gothic family house in North London, she just grabbed a tin of Colman's Mustard and took it down to the paint store. ...

LA Rents: The Valley Really Is Cheap, But is it the Cheapest?

Wow, having been a Westsider for most of my adult apartment-renting life, I was shocked to find recently how much cheaper the Valley really is. Long story, but a 3 bedroom house with hardwood floors,...

Look! Lines at the Racine Art Museum

About 70 miles north of Chicago stands the Racine Art Museum in downtown Racine. Back in May 2003, we were fortunate enough to be able to experience the first few days of the museum's open doors and ...

Separate Recycling Bins?

Our garbage system goes something like this: if its trash, we chuck it in the big trash can; if it's recyclable, we put it on the counter in our laundry room (it's close to the back door). This usual...

Small Cool 2008: Emily Gurstelle's Honorable Mention

(Our honorable mentions go to submissions that did not make the finals but really rock. They are awarded purely at the judge's discretion. Each honorable mention receives a special gift.) Our Room ...

International Finalist: Bryan and Stef's Green Loft

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Bryan and Stef Location: Vancouver Size & Type: 817 sq. ft. owned house Original Entry: Click Here Who was your favorite entry and why? There are so many...

Window Jacks

Now that the weather’s getting warmer, we like to throw open the windows to let the fresh air in. Living in an older apartment complex, our building’s shifted due to earthquakes and not everythin...

Great Chicago Places & Spaces:

Tour the Center on Halsted

Coming up this weekend (May 17-18) is the annual Great Chicago Places & Spaces event. For the first time, GCPS visits and tours gay venues......

Wood Veneer Napkin Rings by Sarah Finn

These gorgeous pieces are not bracelets. They're actually napkin rings! Designed by Sara Finn, they're made of thin wood veneer that is laser cut. We're loving the almost lace-like quality......

BKLYN Designs: Pb-R Surface by Wüd Furniture Design

There's been a lot of focus on counter tops lately, as designers try to guess what will follow granite as the "must have" material. ...

SF Good Questions: Earthquake-Proof Suggestions to Hang Over My Bed?

AT:SF, I moved to San Francisco last year and have been grappling with this small problem. I'd like to hang something over my bed but I have this huge fear of earthquakes, so I'm hesitant to hang any...

Neighborhood Noise

We woke up three times last night to a malfunctioning car alarm. Each time we sat up in bed, thinking our alarm clock was going off. We're having a hard time adjusting to the noises in our new neigh...

NY Good Questions: Sofa Suggestions on a Budget?

Dear AT, After a few months in our new “grown-up” apartment, we’ve finally decided to retire the futon and buy a sofa we can be proud of! The mid-century wood frame sofa, like the attached p...

Northwest Finalists: Fantasy League Thread

You chose 'em, now click on any pic above to see the full post. We want to thank all of our contestants and congratulate the Final Four in the East above. N...

AT Presents Meets Small Cool: Party Tomorrow

Last weekend in NYC, the mashup was Bklyn Designs and AT Presents. This Thursday in Chicago, it will be AT Presents meets Small Cool. In addition to announcing and then drinking a toast to all our wi...

LA Events Calendar: 5.14.08

Closing Reception for Group Photo Show at Showcave Art & Design Events...May is Organizing/Spring Cleaning Month at Apartment Therapy gr2 Opening: Albert Reyes Matt Furie "Killing Time" ...

Northwest Finalist: David's Designer Digs

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: David Location: San Francisco Size & Type: 700 sq. ft. rented apartment Original Entry: Click Here Who was your favorite entry and why? Northwest #11: J...

Organizing with Vintage Canisters

Over the years, we've used vintage canisters to organize everything from bathroom supplies to laptop cords. Matching sets are easy to find in thrift shops and antique stores, and you can repurpose t...

NY Events Calendar: 05.14.08

Spring's The Revolution is Set - Bring it to the Table Art & Design Events... AT Events: • AT's Small Cool Contestis winding down. Check in this week for the winners! • AT Small Cool...

Southwest Finalists: Fantasy League Thread

You chose 'em, now click on any pic above to see the full post. We want to thank all of our contestants and congratulate the Final Four in the East above. N...

SPLAT Dish Rack by Jill Davis Design

We've had it all wrong. In the past we've always been tempted by the massive dish drying contraptions in the big box home stores; they feed our pitiful illusion that the more full-service the dish ra...

Simple Magazine Box

Oftentimes simple, beautiful design can be expensive and that's why we love finding an affordable alternative. We're loving this magazine holder and love the price even more......

Glass Vases by Stephen Schlangser: Perfect Patterns

Throughout May, Stephen Schlangser's glass works are on display and for sale at Sawbridge Studio: Inspired by patterns found in nature, Schlangser’s etchings add visual interest and texture to simpl...

Artwork That Wraps Around A Corner
Metropolitan Home June 2008

When hanging your artwork on a wall, remember that it doesn't always have to go in the middle. As seen in the June 2008 Metropolitan Home, designer Barry Dixon played around with this configuration wh...

BKLYN Designs: Transforming Table by Big Prototype

We remember spotting this table during the fair, but we had no idea it transformed until we spotted it on swissmiss. Transforming tables are very popular here at AT (see our post: Best Adjustable C...

From Ohdeedoh
Our site that covers modern homelife with children

Reversible, embroidered pillows designed to create some division of labor equity between new parents. We envision a lot of cheating. What else is happening over at Ohdeedoh? Heartfelt Polaroid ...

Bird Feet from Rare Device

Sometimes the things we want aren't particularly useful and don't make much sense. Take these bird feet, for example. We can't really think anything to do with them except put them on our mantle and s...

Modular Shelving by Michel Doyer

Dutch designer Michel Doyer is the creator of DeKast, a modular shelving system composed of upholstered panels and open shelves. The buyer chooses which fabrics to use for the panels, and components...

BKLYN Designs: Pratt Institute Designs

One of the booths at BKLYN Designs featured a juried selection of designs from Pratt Institute's Industrial Design undergraduate and graduate programs. While there wasn't a lot of information about...

LA Good Questions: Where to Find Long Curtain Rods?

AT reader Lindsay needs our help finding some curtain rods to help accent her sunroom: We just bought our first house, and one room is posing a little bit of a design dilemma. Our "sunroom" is all wi...

Affordable Outdoor Rugs from Overstock

We've been considering ways to make our outside space feel a bit more inviting. A large area rug that can withstand the elements is a really good start. Our favorite affordable options from Overstoc...

NY Good Questions: What Color is This Paint?

Dear AT, I fell in love with a photo you posted recently, the blue grey bedroom? My own bedroom is ripe for a paint job, and I just can't find a paint chip to match it, and it's driving me mad! S...

Learning to Trust Your Instinct

A few weeks ago, Maxwell's weekly email rounded-up best small sofas. Hmmm...there was one that resembled a daybed we've been coveting at a friend's house...could it be? Yes it was! We emailed her t...

Look!: Genesis Pendant Light in Action

We've harbored a not-so-secret crush on the Genesis pendant light from the Sundance Catalog for quite a while now. Out for lunch yesterday, we spotted a group of these fantastically simple fixtures g...

Midwest Finalist - Suzi's L.E.S. Meets Le Marais

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Suzi Location: Columbus, OH Size & Type: 557 sf studio Original Entry: Click Here Who was your favorite entry and why? I envy a lot of the internation...

International Finalist: Aad's Compact Dwelling

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Aad Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Size & Type: 624 sqft. 1-bdrm Original Entry: Click Here and Jump Below for More Who was your favorite entry and ...

How to: Pack Luggage

We're just starting to prepare for our Friday morning flight to AT headquarters and ICFF, and that means dusting off the old luggage set and picking out what to take over yonder to the other side of t...

Harrington Bros Inc Moving & Storage

Harrington Bros Inc Moving & Storage... we've never actually used them for moving or storage, only for their 35,000+ sq. ft. warehouse space that seems to always be jam packed with used furniture and ...

Midwest Finalists: Fantasy League Thread

You chose 'em, now click on any pic above to see the full post. We want to thank all of our contestants and congratulate the Final Four in the Midwest above...

Danish House Tour: Rita's Copenhagen Coop

Name: Rita Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Size: 700 square feet, 1 bdrm Years lived in: 17 years >>Enter Slideshow Rita is a long-time artist in Copenhagen who loves to cook. The Danish influences...

Butterfly Decoupage Plates

The Conservatory of Flowers has a special exhibit on butterflies this month, and it's inspired us to add a few of the winged creatures to our own home......

East Finalist: The S.S. Waverly

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Mat Location: Greenwich Village, NYC Size & Type: 200 sf Original Entry: Click Here and Enter Original Slideshow Here Who was your favorite entry and why...

CHI Scavenger: Danish Modern Teak Side Table for $200

In Andersonville, this Danish modern teak side table with cabinet is for sale. The doors are caned and top has inlaid formica with teak, circa 1960. Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open...

Cube 6 by Naho Matsuno

Ooh! What's in the box? This unassuming wood box is approximately a foot square. However, pull apart a side......

Yonkers Castle
New York Magazine 5.19.08

In Yonkers? Really? For the past seven years, Kohle Yohannan has called this nineteenth-century castle, home. We can't begin to imagine the state of the eighteen-room house before his restoration ...

Best Storage Systems from AT:CHI House Tours

This month on AT, we're cleaning and organizing, so we thought we'd bring you some of our favorite examples of organized storage from house tours. Click below for stairway shelving, credenza storage...

How To...Get Rid of Bleach Stains in the Bathroom

Bleach stains...sounds contradictory, doesn't it? Well, a few days ago, in an effort to unclog our drain, we followed the advice of one of our friends and poured bleach down the drain. And man, we lea...

SF Scavenger: Sofas for $50

Check out the lines on these vintage Sofas. Beautiful, right? If we didn't already have a sofa we love we'd be heading out to Danville right now to pick them up. Click here to view these in bold be...

Lum: Vintage Lighting & Accessories

Lum is an online gallery of high end vintage lamps. Even a quick look through their inventory will most likely turn up a lamp or two (or a dozen!) that you'd be happy... ...

LA Scavenger: CHAIR IN VINTAGE FRENCH STYLE for $229

If ever you feel the need to be a fairy princess, you could a) go to Disneyland; or b) get this romantic vintage heart-shaped chair. We keep envisioning it poised in front of sleek, shiny white vanit...

Kitt-In Box at The Refined Feline

Oh, we just had to show you this! Since this month is all about putting everything in its place, why shouldn't we try organizing our pets? The Kitt-In Box (hardy ha) is a small cushioned pet bed tha...

NY Good Questions: How Can We Alter Our Apt.?

Dear AT, My partner and I just switched up our jobs and we haven't got a lot of money to switch apartments to add the at-home office space and crib space we're going to need. Plus, we love where w...

NY Scavenger: R & B Hawthorne 85" Sofa for $650

This pristine Room and Board Hawthorne sofa is straight-forward and stylish, and the Doss Bone would be a great backdrop for some color splashes. It's obviously been meticulously cared for, and at al...

CHI Weekly Events Calendar: 05.14.08

Art sampling from Structures of the Sun show at Penelope's Art & Design Events... May is Spring Cleaning month on Apartment Therapy. Structures of the Sun group show Curated by Stephen Eichhorn and...

White Lacquer Apartment
New York Magazine 5.19.08

We were especially excited to see the newest New York Magazine in our mailbox on Monday — it's their Interiors Issue! Flipping through the six featured homes, we read the White One first. Totally ...

NY Open Thread 630

Now we're into May...Welcome to bethanylemony, Nightrain and Doris loves art!! ...

East Finalists: Fantasy League Thread

You chose 'em, now click on any pic above to see the full post. We want to thank all of our contestants and congratulate the Final Four in the East above. No...

House Tour: Matt's Cool and Concrete Dwelling
Portland

Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Size: 720 sq. ft. Years lived in: Rented for almost 1 year >>Enter Slideshow What we appreciate most about Matt's apartment is his inability to adapt to a single st...

Small Cool Update: The (Lucky) 13 Finalists So Far

Today's Finalist entry count is up to 13 - nearly halfway to our goal of posting them all before announcing the winners later this week. Jump below for all finalists posted so far:...

Two Thrifty Architects Raided IKEA and Local Stores to Shape Their Dream Kitchen
SF Chronicle: 05.11.08

jump below for the "after" In Sunday's Chron, Zahid Sardar featured Christian and Leta Sterner's Westwood Highland kitchen. The designer and architect did a complete overhaul for less than $40,000. ...

Small Cool 2008: Philip Wood's Honorable Mention

(This is the third of our honorable mentions, which go to submissions that did not make the finals but really rock. They are awarded purely at the judge's discretion. Each honorable mention receives a...

RSVP: The (not so) Small (very) Cool Party

Wow, the RSVPs have been rolling in to Room & Board! We are looking forward to a big, fun party this coming Thursday and hope you can join us. Here's the plan:...

SF Thursday Giveaway Winner: Autographed AT Presents Book

Congratulations to squidlette, who was the winner of our SF Thursday Giveaway! Happy reading! (And thanks for entering, everyone!)...

Notebook Sized Flat-Folding BBQ Grill

We can see it now: a TV advertisement spoofing the Apple MacBook Air ad. But instead of pulling out a laptop from a slim envelope, the actor will pull out one of these compact, folding barbecue grills...

Kosta Boda Snowball Votive

The day we found our pair of Kosta Boda snowball votives in an antique store was a happy one. They give off a beautifully refracted icy light, and they're heavy enough to double as a paperweight. ...

    How To: Make A Homemade Heating Pad
via Martha, The Martha Stewart Show

Okay, it’s spring in LA but the nights are still chilly and, with the impetus to spring clean our homes and our bodies, at the end of the day, we’re a little achy. We saw this homemade heating p...

10 Ways to Clean the Bedroom from AT

Almost any time an AT post goes up on how to make the bed, a lot of disparate voices chime in: fluffy comforter lovers vs. those who like a streamlined bed, throw pillow people vs. minimalists, bed-...

Etsy Scavenger: City

Irene Suchocki: Batman in Paris ($17) see these below the jump...

Queens Rowhouse
The New York Times 5.11.08

Did you all see Kermit at our Small Cool Meetup? He showed us his new product: Modern Hangups... Did everyone see the amazing renovation of the 1908 row house in Sunday's The New York Times? Kermit...

AT Europe: The Kitchen of the Future from Ora Ito for Gorenje

Young French designer Ora-Ïto's black, streamlined, advanced technology, energy-efficient kitchens for European manufacturer Gorenje have raised the bar on kitchen design. And now he's created a pro...

LA Survey: Do You Clean Before The Cleaning Lady Comes?

Callbob's Desk Callbob's comment yesterday when we asked about your biggest clutter spot, about not wanting to have the cleaning people over 'til the house had been cleaned, made us laugh out loud. ...

The Great Compost Giveaway!

When we were pint-sized ragamuffins, Pops would pile empty garbage bins in to the minivan and drag our tiny behinds down to the horse stables to load up on good ole stinkin' horse manure. We'd haul ...

CHI Good Questions: Great Neighborhoods?

Brandy is coming to town: "I will be relocating to Chicago likely within the next year, and am struggling to identify where I want to live in the city. I love that Chicago is a city of neighborhoods a...

Ecosystems Tandem 1: No Tools Required

Ecosystem's Tandem 1 looks like perfect seating for a game of "Duck, Duck, Goose", doesn't it? It's also notable for being a flat packaged seat and side table system made of renewable bamboo, finished...

International Finalist: Sarah and Angelo's Vancouver Digs

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Sarah and Angelo Location: Vancouver Size & Type: 730 sq. ft. owned apartment Original Entry: Click Here Who was your favorite entry and why? Without ...

Look! Really Small Succulent Garden

We noticed this tiny strip of a garden outside someone's front gate and loved how much they made out of so little. The amount of dirt they had to plant in couldn't have been more than a few inches an...

Hot or Not CB2's Wilma Dinnerware

Wilma Dinnerware Jump below to vote: ...

Look! Mirrored Cabinets

We spotted this idea in a recent tour of LA-based designer Hillary Hayne's kitchen: refacing kitchen cabinets with mirrors. Inspired by an antique mirror that she had, Hayne replicated the look thanks...

Refurbished Furniture at BellJar

While we love Alameda, sometimes all the crimes against furniture depress us. We feel for every faux-distressed dresser and threadbare chair. And while we'd love to adopt all of them and clean them up...

Flickr Finds: Daxiang Stef’s Light Switchplates

Yesterday, we blogged decoupage. It’s a technique that doesn’t have to be confined to furniture. In fact, an easy way to try out this project is by transforming a detail that’s often overlooke...

AT on . . .Neighborhood Parks

We're still exploring our new neighborhood and loving every moment. Today a nice long walk led us to Indian Boundary Park - a spot we'd driven past but had yet to explore. This park was amazing! A lag...

Tropicalia Seating by Patricia Urquiola

Patricia Urquiola has introduced yet another seating series concept! We only recently looked at her Canasta collection for B&B Italia and the new collection, Tropicalia, comes from Moroso. Woven sea...

SF Good Questions: Designer of This Lamp?

Hey there AT:SF, I was clicked over to the FLOR website through an ad on your page. All of their pictures have such great styling. I love the lamp in this pic and the name of the designer is escaping...

Organization Inspiration from Metropolitan Produce

Architecture and design firm Metropolitan Produce has some great ideas and product prototypes that approach organization in a clean, minimal way. Our favorite is the pot and pan rack, a simple recla...

LA Store: The New Tortoise

The original Tortoise store on Abbot Kinney has long been a favorite stop of ours for inspiration. Now they've opened a second location, a little further south on the block where they carry larger pi...

NY Good Questions: Opinions on Linoleum Counter Tops?

Dear AT, What is the consensus on linoleum counter tops? I've seen Marmoleum countertops at Whole Foods and now on the materialicio.us site. There are so many great colors to choose from! I had ...

Best of Outdoor Furniture: West Elm

Clean lines, a mix of wood of warm woods and powder coated metal, with a bit of golden glitz thrown in - we like many of the outdoor offerings from West Elm. Prices seem fairly reasonable and we thin...

NY Spring Cure: Graduation Final

This is particularly satisfying: Holly in DC's then and now shots Good Quote: My mom saw my Cure photos the other night & said she looked at them for almost 2 hours & is so ridiculously momproud of m...

Urbanic Tips for Staying Ahead of Clutter

We're huge fans of Urbanic Paper Boutique. Not only does Audrey stock the best letterpress cards and journals, but the store always looks so stylish and organized. How does she do it? (Did we menti...

Northwest Finalist: John's Mission Melange

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: John Location: San Francisco Size & Type: 700 sq. ft. owned apartment Original Entry: Click Here and Jump Below for Video Who was your favorite entry and...

Magno Desk Set by Singgih S. Kartono

Singgih S. Kartono is an Indonesian designer best known for wooden radios. We really like his two-tone desk set made from java ebony, mahogany, and pine......

Look!: New Pea Soup Color at Banana Republic

Some look at the clothes. We look at the window dressing. While we don't shop at Banana any more (we kicked our monthly addiction to the sales rack), we still love to watch their smart designers pi...

Look!: Uniform Planters

We like how something as simple as rosemary in a terra cotta planter can make a strong impact when grouped in a bunch. For anyone out there with a similar, difficult-to-do-much-of-anything-with entryw...

Outdoor Rugs from Crate & Barrel

With our tiny new yard came mostly cement. We don't mind the lack of grass, but it just dawned on us that we could really warm up our outdoor space with an all-weather rug designed to live outside. Do...

Look! Mirror Underneath A Console
Country Living June 2008

We say it a lot here on AT, mirrors help visually enlarge a space. We spotted this image and had to do a double take when we realized that there wasn't a hole underneath the console, but rather, there...

BKLYN Designs: Bamba Chair from EcoSystems

This is the Bamba Chair. Its design follows the consideration to be as sustainable and environmentally-friendly as possible. The flat-pack design features a seat and back that are cut from the side...

Kaiju Studios: I/O Desk Organizer
From Unplggd: Our site that untangles your wires

A beautiful combination of walnut and felt. Modularity is the name of the game with the Kaiju Studios I/O desk organizer. 'Pluggable' modules let you customize your desktop to suit your needs. A spo...

Table in a Bag from Crate and Barrel

Picnicking goes to a whole new level. With Crate and Barrel's "table in a bag" there's no longer a need to eat on the ground. The thing looks pretty cool - a collapsible, rollable table that assemble...

Peaceful Spaces by Alice Whately

It's been a while since we picked up an interior design guide at the bookstore, but this little, unassuming book spoke to us. Alice Whately advocates peaceful living through a combination of feng sh...

BKLYN Designs: Takeshi Miyakawa Design

The work of Williamsburg-based designer Takeshi Miyakawa bridges that area between functional furniture and furniture-as-artwork. His Fractal 23 cabinet was recently a web-sensation and seeing it i...

15 Cleaning Tricks with A Few of These...

Lemon and vinegar? Those are house cleaning staples. But...Kool-Aid and Coke? Find out what these unexpected items can clean around the house after the jump!...

LA Good Question: Inexpensive Modern Bed?

Dear AT - Help! I need a bed. I've been searching high & low for a new bed for my recent move and seem to be turning up empty on anything under $1200. I'm looking for something low, wooden (no...

NY Good Questions: Where Can I Find This Mirror?

Dear AT, I saw this glamourous mirrored bar cabinet in the WS Home catalog about a year ago and by the time I psyched myself up to buy it, they weren't selling it anymore. Have no idea how to track...

Organizing Office Supplies

It's true, we have a thing for nifty little boxes. We inherited this lovely wooden box from a well-organized friend and it sat on our desk for over a year before we put anything inside. We couldn't ...

Look! Air Plants In Glass

Here's the funny thing about blogging. It's the crazy intersection where luck meets imagination, where an experience -- a conversation, a place, food, the way someone's dressed -- sparks an idea that...

Midwest Finalist - Stephanie's Life of Pie

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Stephanie Location: Chicago Size & Type: 441 sf studio Original Entry: Click Here Who was your favorite entry and why? Tony and Hilary's 3 in 1 Studio i...

International Finalist: Danielle & Lakshan's Urban Cottage

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Danielle & Lakshan Location: Sydney, Australia Size & Type: 803 sq. ft. house, own Original Entry: Click Here Who was your favorite entry and why? I am a b...

International Finalist: Marcus and Mel's Charming Flat

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Marcus and Melani Location: Helsingborg, Sweden Size & Type: 715 sqft., 2-bdrm. Original Entry: Click Here and Jump Below for More Who was your favorite en...

Papier d'Armenie Room Deodorizer

Creating atmosphere in your home always gets a boost by little rituals. Papier d'Armenie (Armenian paper, in English) provides just such a diversion when said home is in need of deodorizing. ...

CHI Good Questions: Painting a Radiator?

Allison sent us a good question: "I have four radiators in my vintage Hyde Park two-bedroom. I just recently purchased my new pad, and noticed in horror that my radiators are quite dirty and need repa...

East Finalist: Family of Four’s “Two Bedroom” Studio

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Patrick & Family Location: West Village, NY Size & Type: 640 sf Original Entry: Click Here and Original Slideshow Here. Video below the jump! Who was you...

New Work by Aurora Crispin and Uncle Grandma

Aurora Crispin and Uncle Grandma installed their latest work at the Curiosity Shoppe in the Mission. This is truly one of the most fun and entertaining shows we have ever seen! The show runs through...

NY Open Thread 629

Now we're into May...Welcome to carla, Modfan and andromache! ...

Urban Totem

A shop focused on true eclectic tastes - in the form of antique chandeliers, mirrors, artwork, and furnishings. The Evanston shop boasts, "1910 prams, a carousel horse, outsider art shelves, toys, ex...

Fractal 23: Near Endless Storage

Takeshi Miyakawa's cube shaped storage solution is just an art project, but we bet the Fractal 23 as it is called, would do pretty well as a consumer piece. But as noted by others, the problem inheren...

Gardener's Supply Wet Pot Flower Pot

A few weeks ago, Laure posted about houseplants, and here's an interesting find to add to that subject. We've seen some cool "self-watering" flower pots in the market recently, and this one is another...

BKLYN Designs: Brave Space Design

Brave Space Design has been flyin gunder-the-radar here on AT. We've featured their Hollow series of furniture and their Tetris-y Tetrad Shelving was included in our list of Top 10 Modular Shelving...

Today's Email: A Green Coat Rack

Today, a coat rack that I saw at BKLYN Designs over the weekend. I love this design, made from excess material and looking like the Tetons, and had never seen it in person. Also, today we're switc...

Chicago Design: Roscoe Jackson's Recycled Plastic Chairs

These are some of the coolest chairs we've seen in a while: green, ultra-versatile, and made right here in Chicago. Local designers Roscoe Jackson (aka Caleb Dawson, Shawn Gnann, and Thomas Fowler) ...

ColorTherapy: French Bleu - A Travelogue

Mark Chamberlain is off this week to Europe for a little color adventure. While he's away, we thought we'd bring back one of his earlier color adventures to France. Enjoy! To All ColorTherapy Posts ...

Flickr Finds: Yvestown's Expedit Cat Nook

The Expedit bookcase is probably one of the most successful Ikea offerings to date, and it could be because it's so versatile and simple. Here, Yvestown modifies hers: the vintage wallpaper is a nice...

SF Scavenger: DWR Sapien Bookcase-Excellent Condition for $200

It's not every day that a DWR Sapien Bookcase - Excellent Condition show up on Craigslist, and when one does, it goes quickly. Grab this tall, grey one before it's gone. Click here to view these i...

CHI Scavenger: Original 50's Eames Rocker for $800

In the Ukranian Village, an original vintage 1950's Eames Shell Rocker in the Parchment color. Jump below for links to this and more good finds: Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for ...

LA Scavenger: Beautiful Danish Modern Couch for $500

This couch needs a little bit of love--OK, maybe a lot of love. But still, we love the funny arms and shape of this beautiful modern couch. This couch needs some new foam and upholstery to bring it b...

Look!: A Rainbow Bottle Wall

Seen at a local pub, this high-intensity decor decision is an inventive and low-budget solution for what to do with an underutilized cooler case and all those empties. We may not be able to replicate...

NY Good Questions: Paint Color Suggestions?

Dear AT, We need to paint our living room. The last renter had the entire room painted a complicated mix of faux marble finishes and the taupe is quite dark. Even though we have large bay windows...

Caroma Dual Flush Toilet

Nothing like coming back from vacation to a completely non-functioning toilet. We knew our ancient one was on its way out, but tried to put off replacing it for just a little while. We could wait no m...

Small Cool Update: First 5 Finalist Entries

The Small Cool Contest kicks back up into high gear today as we begin posting our Finalist entries in anticipation of this weeks winners announcement. Jump below for all finalists posted today:...

Southwest Finalist #1: Matthew's Cartoonist Corner

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Matthew Location: Los Angeles, CA Size & Type: 325 sq. ft. apartment rental Original Entry: Click Here Who was your favorite entry and why? James and Emil...

IKEA DYNING Chair Pad With Foot Rest

With Summer approaching and Spring in full swing, it's time to start enjoying the outdoors. If you're one of the many that only have a small balcony, this item from the Summer collection at IKEA could...

Sneak Peek: Outdoor Furniture Cleaning & Care
Martha Stewart Living 06.08

We just got a sneak peek at the upcoming issue of Martha Stewart Living and there is an article that is perfect for our cleaning theme this month - and should come in handy for anyone with outdoor fur...

AT on The State of the Blog 2008

My high school commencement was the best commencement I ever attended. The main address, which was given by a trustee, congratulated us only a little before challenging us to think beyond partying, ...

Look!: Cool Storage at the Curiosity Shoppe

Being that it's Spring Cleaning (and Organization) Month here at AT, we couldn't help but show you this awesome storage we spotted at the Curiosity Shoppe. ...

Look: Leftover Marmoleum Kitchen Floor

Here's the equivalent of home decor fried rice: Diary of a Vermont Eco Builder took all the Marmoleum leftover bits from their renovation projects, including from the bathrooms floors, bathroom counte...

Complete Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

Carpets need cleaning? We wholeheartedly recommend Complete Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners. David Mercurio has been cleaning carpets and upholstery for over 20 years, and we can personally attest to th...

Yukka Collapsible Storage/Trash Bin

Does anyone remember the old-school collapsible cups that were popular among the under-10 set in the 80s? We can't help but compare this collapsible bin to those cups, and wonder now why no one thou...

New Thomas Paul Magazine Holders

With all this organizing going on, we'd love to spruce up our collection of magazines with these Thomas Paul Magazine Holders:...

Look! Dining Tables from Canopy Living

Despite doing our due diligence with Catalog Choice, we’re still on a lot of mailing lists. Guess they know who they’re dealing with. The latest catalog to come sailing through our mailbox is Ca...

Painting Baseboards and Trim to Match the Walls

We spent the weekend painting, and for the first time we chose to paint our baseboards the same color as our walls. We like the look (as shown in this photo from Susan and Micheal's House Tour on AT...

skinny skinny Book of Soaps

We're not going to lie to you: we're suckers for nice packaging (what do you expect from a graphic designer?), and these gift box sets of soaps from skinny skinny are grade A awesome. Not only are the...

How To: Change a Light Switch

There are plenty of reasons to change out a lightswitch, from aesthetics to function, and it's a good general skill to have if, well, you live in a home with light switches. The best thing is it's sur...

Earthquake Preparedness

With news of China being rocked by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake, we're reminded 1) how you never know when disaster will strike 2) how quickly life can change and 3) how grateful we are that we're back ...

Where's Your Biggest Clutter Spot?

There's a spot near our telephone, on top of a built-in shelf that divides our kitchen from our dining room, that's a convenient place to put down our mail, the contents of our handbag, receipts. Unf...

International Finalist: Simone's Gastown Space

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Simone Location: Vancouver Size & Type: 591 sq. ft. owned apartment Original Entry: Click Here Who was your favorite entry and why? Southwest #22: LouL...

CHI Good Questions: Camouflaging a Kennel?

Lisa sent us an email: "Do you have any ideas for decorating around a dog kennel? I have puggle with severe separation anxiety so we crate trained him for when we're gone during the day. The problem...

LA Good Questions: Reuse Concrete On-site?

ATLA reader Kimberly is undertaking some major renovations, inside and out of her 1920's home, and wants to reuse some of the concrete she plans to remove that currently surrounds her house: My husba...

Michelle Kaufmann's House Tour on Re-Nest

Perhaps you, like us, missed seeing Michelle Kaufmann's own Novato Glidehouse over on Re-Nest?...

Recycled Glass Counters

A friend of ours is in the midsts of remodeling her kitchen. Now faced with the daunting task of picking out new cabinets, appliances, countertops -- everything -- she has been asking anyone and eve...

Look! Pairing Lucite with Grecian Columns

We just looked through a pretty cool house tour over at Sköna Hem, and among the photos we saw, we were intrigued by this playful and unexpected pairing of lucite with heavy Grecian columns. What do ...

House Tour: Nina Van de Goor's Flat
Den Bosch, Netherlands

Name: Nina Van de Goor Location: Den Bosch, Netherlands Rent or own: rent Size: 1000 sq/ft + 320 sq/ft roof terrace Lived in: 5 months >> Enter Slideshow AT reader and Dutch blogger Nina Van de Go...

Gradin Road Westport Sofa

When you have a small space, the option of opening your home to overnight guests can pose a challenge. An Aerobed must be stored in its off-season. A foldout sofa often demands that you rearrange th...

Outdoor Mats

We recently posted about an outdoor rug from West Elm that we thought was really cool, and were asked for more suggestions. Taking a look around the web led us to a few more of the best looking all-we...

Outdoor Tables from Home Decorators Collection

Whether you need a full table for dining or one or a few side tables for your outdoor space, these choices from Home Decorators Collection are worth a look. We discovered this company through a catal...

BKLYN Designs: Apartment Therapy Presents

It was a beautiful weekend in DUMBO! Though we were a little anxious about Saturday's weather, it was a great day to take part in BKLYN Designs. After scoping out the myriad of Brooklyn-based desig...

SF Flickr Finds: Little Green's Colander Light

You've probably seen Fethi Atakol's colander as lampshade -- but Little Green did it first. (Her photo in our Flickr account is actually a couple of years old.) Check out the one that's all lit up i...

House Numbers from Chiasso

We like seeing numbers, not only on house addresses, but also indoors used as home decor. Chiasso has some nice sets of house numbers, including the new Domicile Numbers in red and stainless steel.....

Organizing Tips for the Overtired and Overstressed

When our lives and minds are already overwhelmed with their own kind of clutter, decluttering and organizing our homes can seem like the ultimate impossible task. Mom of 2 Missuswayne asks how to ove...

NY Good Questions: Paint Color For Our Living Room?

Dear AT, I would love some advice. My husband and I are trying to decide on what color to paint our new living room. Our rug (attached below) from crate and barrel has various stripes of green/be...

SF Good Questions: Rejuvenating an Eames Shell Chair?

AT:SF, Just got a great deal on this shell. Unfortunately, the fiberglass is badly scratched, making it white all around the edges (see close up). It actually looks like someone did this on purpose,...

Chicago Design: Restyled Furniture by Bladon Conner

While scouting for new finds this past weekend, we ended up at Haus and discovered these great pieces of furniture by local designer Bladon Conner. ...

ATLA Reader "Work in Progress" Loft Update

We love updates from you, our readers! Reader submitted photos of renovation and home improvement projects are the gifts that keep on giving, in terms of advice and inspiration, and are amongst our mo...

Good Question: Find Reclaimed Wood in LA?

Hi AT, I need to find a resource in the LA area for obtaining reclaimed wood scraps. Does anyone know of such a place? --Ted...

Northwest Finalist: Ana and Bob's Bay Area Nest

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Ana and Bob Location: Alameda Size & Type: 583 sq. ft. rented apartment Original Entry: Click Here Who was your favorite entry and why? Midwest #34: Jam...

Imacuclean: Cleaning & Handyman Services

There are a few good cleaning services which we've been tipped off to; one of them is Imacuclean. Of particular note since we last posted them, they now offer a Handyman Service to take care of your s...

How To: Install a Rain Tank

Erin Covert Hands On 05.2008

We discovered Erin Covert, a writer for the Dallas Morning News, through her DIY landscaping and gardening blog, Hands On. In a recent post, she details (with great photos and captions) how a contra...

Portage Bay Goods

This welcoming shop at "the center of the universe" (the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, that is) has long been our favorite and fail-safe stop for last-minute gifts and a healthy dose of socially co...

Survey: What's Your Top Spring Cleaning/Organizing Task?

We've needed to get our new home office under control for several weeks, and this past weekend we finally accomplished what seemed like a miracle: organization. That nagging "this is going to take for...

Rock Scissor Paper Big Anniversary Sale

LA- based Rock Scissor Paper, is having a big Anniversary Sale this week! In celebration of their "15 years of indie design" and offering 25% off EVERYTHING this week only (May 12- 18th, 2008)......

BKLYN Designs: Palo Samko Woodworker

Palo Samko displayed some amazing pieces inside St. Ann's Warehouse in DUMBO — the AT staff fell in love with his Rosewood Credenza (above) and Constellation Table (pic after the jump). The best p...

Anywhere Sofa from Urban Outfitters

We envy people who have dedicated guest rooms, but like many urban dwellers we simply don't have the space. Despite that fact, we have regular over night guests and hauling the futon from the deep re...

AT On: Laundry Day

We don't appreciate the importance of cleaning in our daily lives until the mess gets really out of hand. We've had a laundry issue lately that's threatened to overtake our home......

Look! Matching Armoires and Walls

Here's one way to give a small home the illusion of a little bit more space: paint the bulky furniture (like these armoires) the same color as the walls. Not only does it gives the walls a bit more d...

How Many Bottles are Under The Sink?

We've been shocked in the past when we realized that we had about 12 bottles of various cleansers under the kitchen sink. Some we used all the time, some were a mistake. And let's just say not all ...

NY Good Questions: How Can I Attach This To The Wall?

Dear AT, I bought this Ikea bookshelf second hand off a friend. I'm supposed to attach it to the wall, but I don't have the hardware that came with it. You can see from the pictures that it is de...

Flickr Finds: Transform Your Furniture with Decoupage

Jonathan's post last week on The Palihouse Holloway Hotel's corkboard got us thinking about decoupage. A decorative art form made with collected images, it's simple; if you can cut and paste, you ca...

Look! Succulents in Glasses

We have some new favorite glasses from the Crate and Barrel Outlet Store. We picked them up back in November when we were looking for something to hold our paperwhite bulbs and loved the idea of sho...

Midwest Finalist - Lisette's Pied a Terre

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Lisa Location: Chicago Size & Type: 500 sf studio Original Entry: Click Here Enter Finalist Slideshow and Jump Below for Video Who was your favorite entr...

International Finalist: Ise's London Pad

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Marie-Louise Location: London, England Size & Type: 580 sqft. 2-bdrm Original Entry: Click Here and Jump Below to See More Who was your favorite entry and ...

Small Cool 2008: Jean Aw's Honorable Mention

(This is the second honorable mention choice, chosen from amongst entries that did not make the finals, but were noted to exhibit specific characteristics determined by our judges as worthy of award. ...

Clocks - Analog or Digital?

If we find ourselves drawn to the design of a clock - so much so that we want to have it in our home - odds are it is a little analog number (numbers, actually) of some sort. ...

CHI Good Questions: Looking for a New Sofa...

Tony sent us in a good question: "First let me say that I have recently become addicted to AT! I love the site. I am wondering if you know what sofa this is (shown above). Seems like I have seen it...

East Finalist: Luca's Surplus of Storage & Light

Here's they come! The Final Entries today through Thursday. Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Luca Andrisani Location: Chelsea, NYC Size & Type: 400 sf Original Entry: Click Here and Origin...

Little Otsu

Because of our handy PDA's, we often forget about traditional planners. Recently a friend (who doesn't even so much as own a cellphone) of ours had a birthday and we thought we'd get her a new planne...

NY Open Thread 628

Now we're into May...Welcome to TracynA2, rebecca326 and Shasta! ...

Concrete Art by Transparent House

Concrete floors are a popular choice for today's modern homes. A company called Transparent Art (AT:SF mentioned their conceptual lamp before) has come up with a concept that "allows for application o...

BKLYN Designs: Kupe Line Repurposed Bourbon Barrels from Uhuru

Red Hook based Uhuru was showing off their new Kupe collection of furniture at BKLYN Designs this weekend. Crafted from used bourbon barrels from Kentucky, the Kupe collection includes various benc...

Today's Email: AT on The State of the Blog

1.5 million (per month) AT fans can't be wrong (pic Weegee) Every spring, around the anniversary of our original launch back in April of 2004, I step back and take a moment to opine of the year behin...

Tips for Choosing Paint Colors

We think Marilyn and Peter got it just right when they chose this shade of gray-green for their accent wall, but as winners of the 2006 Fall Colors Contest, they've got a natural knack for color. No...

NY House Tour: Uri Stays Monochrome

Name: Uri Location: East Village Size: 1600 sqft Favorite: that it is rent controlled and is a big space with an open feel Years Lived In: 13 >> See Slideshow Uri relishes monochrome as a backgr...

Giveaway Roundup: 4 Copies of AT Presents!

>> Click on any square to enter Here's our roundup of our giveaway this week of our brand new book, Apartment Therapy Presents, which we're giving away fully autograph...

SF Scavenger: Scandinavian design upholstered chair for $175

This Scandinavian design upholstered chair is sure to make a stylish statement in someone's house. Now who's gonna jump on it? Click here to view these in bold below...

Hot or Not? Anamorphic Cups

Anamorphic Cups Designed by Ross McBride Voting and Link Below:...

Zwello

Zwello is a virtual department store of modern design. They carry furniture and accessories by many of the mid-century titans but they're also big on fresh new designers. Jump down for links, prices...

NY Good Questions: Coffee Table Suggestions?

Dear AT, Help me choose a coffee table please. The carpet is coming up tomorrow and the oak hardwood floor underneath will be finished in natural. There is a brick fireplace opposite the large ...

CHI Scavenger: Finnish Brass & Glass Coffee Table for $250

Located in Sandburg Village, this Finnish brass and glass coffee table is for sale. A sophisticated look with great lines! Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our S...

Paon Porcelain Bath Accessories by Kazuhiko Tomita

These are refreshing! Kazuhiko Tomita designed these modern ceramic bathroom accessories for Authentics. The shape of the eight-piece Paon collection was inspired by elephants......

LA Scavenger: Vintage Barcelona Chairs For Sale for $1100

This pair of vintage Barcelona chairs were originally bought off the former property manager of the historic Biltmore Hotel in LA twelve years ago. Due to the fact that they were made in 1950s, these ...

NY Scavenger: Antique Letterpress Type Cabinet for $500

Warren Chappell, the 20th century type designer, once said "the flood of print has turned reading into a process of gulping rather than savoring." It's remarkable then to look at this antique let...

Look! Life Size Luxury Tax

We regularly pass by this corner in our neighborhood, which is one that has seen a large amount of teardowns and extensive rebuilding to create large, luxurious single family homes. Someone has taken ...

International Finalist: Bryan and Stef's Green Loft

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LA Hot Posts: 05.11.08

Our warmest best wishes and thanks to all the mothers out there! The way we look at it, every day should be Mother's Day, so don't just make today a special day to recognize all the hard work and lo...

LA House Tour: Cindy and Harvey's Eichler Original

Name: Cindy and Harvey Location: Granada Hills, CA Size: 2500 sf Years lived in: Own, 9 months >> Enter Slideshow In the northern most part of Granada Hills, in an area where time seemingly forgot,...

PlantTherapy: Leaving the Garden Behind

Climbing rose, beginning its third year, reaching up the garden's chainlink fence. So I promised a peek in at our tiny garden...before we leave it. Back when I began submitting pictures to Maxwell, ...

International Finalist: Sarah and Angelo's Vancouver Digs

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Roundup: More Small Space Solutions on AT, Part II

Maff Apartment by Queeste Architecten So, what do you think -- are you ready for some more of our small space solutions, pulled from the depths of the AT archives? Grab a cup of coffee, and jump below...

CHI Hot Posts: Dana's New Decor, $100 Kitchen Redo, How to Read Design Blogs and a Smart House Tour

The reader's favorite posts on AT:Chicago this week were an update on the decor at Dana's place, a kitchen redo for less than $100, how to read design blogs (while resisting the urge to spend) and a...

International Finalist: Simone's Gastown Space

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