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Name: Teresa
Location: Gold Coast, Chicago
Size: 800 square feet
Years lived in: 1
Today we have a "slightly smaller sized slideshow than usual but totally worth a peek" tour of Teresa's (now forme...
Name: Alysia Cotter
Location: Silver Lake, California
Size: 900 square feet
Years lived in: 1 year
How many of us can decorate a whole apartment without buying anything new? That's exactly what Alysi...
Most of our windows are between 2 and 3 1./5 feet from the ground, making them the perfect place not to place a sofa, headboard, or any piece of high-backed, light-blocking furniture. Here are a...
Many of you, if you're doing the Cure, or even just feeling inspired by last month's Room for Color contest, may be in the throes of a painting project, considering whether to take a risk or play...
As we swing into party season, the rules of host and guest etiquettte get put into practice. The social mores that affect behavior at gatherings is a very fluid thing, changing at a pretty quick rate....
Name: Aluminium Cottage
Location: Yamanashi, Japan
Size: 614 square feet
Saw this prefab cottage designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito over at Blue Ant Studio and was struck by both the form...
Every Friday! Here are all the home and garden sales across the country - painstakingly collected by our editorial team of over 70 bloggers. This is only place on the web where you can find them all...
We at Unplggd are no stranger to Etsy (be sure to check out our tour of their former offices). With a variety of items and price points we hope you will find this guide useful in kick starting your ho...
While I’m usually not a minimalist, the gloomy weather and the looming holiday frenzy have made me long for calm, light-filled spaces like the incredible black bathroom I photographed this we...
While I'm celebrating designs from across the pond today, here is a fabulous wall covering from Bleu Nature, a craft-based business located in Northern France. Built entirely with wood from certifie...
Wall-mounted task lamps might seem like a solution you see more often in offices than homes, but they can be great space-savers. Their adjustable, swing-arm design works well for spotlighting a...
Q: I just recently moved into a new condo and it has an open studio feel to it. Few things make it unique, such that there is no interior closet and you have to enter the bathroom via the bedroom. A...
I have frequent dreams about the places where I've visited and lived, with vast secret rooms to be found behind the familiar walls. I could probably use a long stay on a psychoanalyst's couch, but i...
Hands down, one of the best small-space solutions for kitchens is the addition of a butcher-block island. We have one in our kitchen, and with it, we have a giant space for chopping, rolling out dough...
As a person who is admittedly late for just about everything (my own wedding was the notable exception), I couldn't help but laugh when a friend sent me the link to this clock today. I am in the ma...
Who doesn’t love a fresh bouquet of flowers or a vibrant, flowering arrangement? This time of year you’d be hard pressed to find any sort of blooming flower in the Northwest, at least one th...
Q: Does anyone know where to find a cheap (or at least less expensive) version of this Erich Ginder Ghost Tree coat rack (larger photo below)? My budget can definitely not accommodate $2,1000, unfortu...
For us, decorating and arranging furniture in a small space can be challenging but also very rewarding. Take for instance, the entryway. It's the one spot where guests are welcomed and get a "first ...
Thankfully, it's starting to get easier to find places that recycle old computers, cell phones, and other small electronics. Unfortunately, most recyclers still send the waste overseas to be recycl...
Browsing our favorite Flickr images we came across Mizrobot's collection of vintage bottles and had to share. We love the colors and shapes of her well-appointed selection, and they're set off so nice...
Chicago architect Jeanne Gang is, in our opinion, a master of the screen. Her firm's Maisonette loft (which we profiled on Apartment Therapy) was elegantly divided by glass and steel screens, while ...
We've been talking this week about small space solutions and rethinking the use of space. On Monday, we posted tips to handle small space cabin fever and one of the ideas was to rearrange your floor p...
In New York, the coveted Guest Bedroom is a rare, elusive beast. If you're lucky enough to have an extra room it's usually the size of a small pantry with a view of a brick wall. But just becau...
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Mid-Atlantic resident Mandi Ehman will help you organize every part of your home and life with her blog, Organizing Your Way. There are some great seasonal tips on her blog right now, including plan...
On this unluckiest of days, Friday the 13th, we've rounded up some broken mirrors for you. In these instances, they're used purposefully as home decor....
We usually use flowers in cut arrangements, but these photos from Cottage Chic show how to make a simple centerpiece from cut leaves. Minimal arrangements like these would be perfect for a mode...
Last year we posted a preview of Austin's annual East Austin Studio Tour (E.A.S.T.) that takes the city's best art offerings and condenses them all into one weekend of amazing creativity and fun. Thi...
Name: Able family
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Lived In: 1977 - 1983
I learned to appreciate Marimekko, Herman Miller and good design at a young age — I grew up in a small house from ...
What a great way to keep an office neat, tidy and organized! Designer Bertjan Pot has added a line of organizational tools to his popular metal Slim table. The metal table is covered in a thin ...
Looking ahead to the holiday season and all the upcoming festivities, we can't think of an easier or better hostess gift than a nice bottle of wine presented in a Wine Tote by Maptote....
Tiling any surface in your home is a test in patience. There's time spent spacing, and waiting for things to cure before moving on, but a new product called Simplemat is making it as easy as press, ...
We think Lucyinthe7thsky's red table is the perfect place to write
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Lampshades are to a room what a scarf or jewelry is to an outfit. Okay — I just made that up and since I am neither a fashion expert nor an interior designer, please don't think that I ta...
We're always so thrilled when we can share great Philadelphia homes with a larger audience. Philadelphia has its fair share of great Interior Designers and Mona Ross Berman is certainly near t...
Have a look at the Butler Residence located in Portland, OR. This home has an open floor plan, yet the ample use of wood throughout helps it remain warm and inviting. Qualities sometimes lacking...
A few years ago, bittersweet randomly began growing in some of the evergreen trees at my family's farm. Probably thanks to a bird, the trees were bestowed with natural orange-red ornaments. We ...
These bright orange barstools will definitely add a dash of color to your room. ...
I am so excited about our very first product line, David Stark for West Elm, and it’s is in the stores right now! During the holiday season, folks with the most refined taste often lose their...
Tucked away in a quiet industrial park off Storrow Drive is the lyrically named and heavily stocked Freddy Farkel's Fabric Outlet....
This vintage Danish Fog & Morup pendant lamp has been recently rewired so you can be 100% sure it is safe to light. A truly gorgeous pendant, it will look great with contemporary or vintage fu...
A feature from Dwell shows a unique renovation of a live/work building in Ottawa - the thoroughly modern reno incorporates bits of the buildings history as exterior design motifs. Including origi...
Last week, we hauled our pint-sized fridge onto the front porch to defrost the freezer. The process wasn't going as quickly as we would have liked so we helped it along by chiseling away at th...
What is there to say about this chandelier besides WOW! Please someone purchase this piece and give it the glam setting it deserves....
Name: Rhoda of Southern Hospitality
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Being from the South, I'm mostly a traditional decorator, but love to add some fun and sass into the mix whenever I can. I'm a...
This Crate & Barrel Loop desk comes with its coordinating filing cabinet and hutch for $450. A whole office full of furniture sure to get you fully organized and optimize your productivity....
I know what you are thinking and I concur. It does indeed seem a bit early to discuss Christmas ornaments, but bear with me. This is with good reason. I knew once you saw these, you would have ...
Purple is one of those colors that's very popular right now, but still hasn't totally shaken off its association with psychedelic art and a certain 1980s movie starring Prince. One way to move ...
Let's say that a friend asked you if you could pop over his apartment and feed his cats while he's on holiday. The first two days are fine, but on the third day you notice that one of the cats has go...
Q: Hi there, I was hoping someone at Apartment Therapy would be able to help me identify the bear print in this photo. It looks so familiar, but I can't place it. Please help?
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If you are expecting a big group for the holidays this year you may want to check out this entire dining room full of Danish Modern furniture. Without the leaves the table included is a demure...
Q: Can anyone help to identify these night/end tables (large photo below)?
I have searched and searched and can't seem to find anything even similar. Could they possibly be McCobb?
I thought that the ...
In the South Loop, a "like new" CB2 Annex Sectional in slate is available for $2150. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
Laure posted about the virtues of embracing your inner slob, and many of you chimed in with your experiences of not always being able to keep a perfect house. While some might be embarrassed about ce...
There's a lot to be said for all of these pretty tablescapes, but what we like even more around this time of the year is the mismatched, make-room-for-more jumble of just making it work when yo...
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This year, we’ve got an answer to that seasonal “What to Give?” question. One Kings Lane! Better than Santa, this fun, inspirational site turns holiday shopping from a chore into an adventure. ...
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These tree stumps are a side table and a light! Made from fallen sycamores and miscellaneous light bulbs these side table lamps are a creative, beautiful and functional.
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Name: Kelly Rae Roberts
Location: Seattle, WA
Size: 1465 square feet
Years lived in: 1 year
There are some homes that truly reflect their owners' personalities. The Seattle home of artist Kelly Rae...
Name: Elizabeth & Kevin
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Graduate Hospital neighborhood
Size: 1,600 square feet, 3 BR
Years lived in: 1+ years
Philadelphia is an area that is becom...
When my friend Mandy sent me a link to B-Metro's feature on this lovely Alabama home, I knew I'd found the perfect antidote to today's gloomy bone-chilling weather. Filled with layers of cozy, e...
Last week's post about affordable cocktail party basics generated a few comments from readers who share their party necessities with good friends. It's a great idea: Corral a few friends who like to e...
Name: Shane
Location: River North, Chicago
A great mix of local design, reuse and urban style come together in Shane's condo. She writes: "My home is an 820 square foot condo in the heart of ...
A few of you have asked how I choose my Wednesday Top Tours. I use our Google Analytics tool to tell me exactly how many page views each tour was responsible for and give you only the top pageview win...
Need good wine glasses? Here are my recommendations, updated for 2009. I can't drink wine out of a jelly jar anymore and enjoy it (unless I'm at a picnic or camping!). I've come to prefer the thin ...
Unplggd reader dmstudio posed this request in yesterday's The Atocha Record Cabinet post: "I would love it if Unplggd could find some stylish record album storage solutions that don't involve buying n...
Fred & Friends (which happens to be based right here in Rhode Island) has made an art of creating well-designed products that don’t take themselves too seriously. Here are 10 of our favor...
When I think of fall, my thoughts turn to the saturated colors of peacock, mustard and plum. While these are staples of my autumnal wardrobe, I have yet to make the jump to my home. In an ideal...
We believe that cleaning, like karate, has different levels of mastery. There are those who can drop-kick a closet full of dust bunnies in seconds, and those (like us) who aren't the sloppiest kid i...
As a graphic designer by trade and education, we fell smitten with designer Andrew Byrom's inventive reuse of the window blind as a system to create typographic forms. "Venetian" was an explora...
TIME has compiled a fascinating list of the best inventions made this year. We have covered a couple of them on Apartment Therapy before, and want to share the other relevant advancements with ...
“Contains Sulfites.” Words you see on almost every bottle of wine. Just two little words — yet so frequently misunderstood!
What are sulfites? Are they really bad? Do they cause wine headaches...
Q: How can I soundproof a door?! I live in a long, narrow apartment. The layout is bedroom 1, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom 2, all connected by a hallway. My bedroom (bedroom 1), used to be a living/din...
They say that the best color for presenting food is white. But sometimes all-white china smacks of a certain maturity and may not accurately reflect the vivacity of your entertaining spirit. ...
Q: We moved into our bungalow 4 months ago. We love our living room, but it's presented a challenge for our furniture arrangement. The glass cabinets are built-ins and we love them even though th...
We're big fans of having our pets around at a party. Additionally, our guests know they're always welcome to bring their dog along for the eventful eve. That being said, one step of our party preppi...
Four top designers have been invited to design an original piece of artwork to celebrate the London Design Museum's 20th anniversary. Tord Boontje, Margaret Calvert, Konstantin Grcic and David ...
Most pet owners have them: stories that demonstrate your dog or cat's most mischievous inner rascal. And home is the perfect playground for our beloveds to act out. The photo above is evidence of...
With the nearing of the holidays, we often find ourselves in the midst of hosting dinners and parties more than any other time of the year. There is something special about a punch bowl at an eve...
We’ve heard a lot about how plaid is the pattern of the season, and we’re wondering what retro fabric will emerge as the next big trend. Gingham, maybe? It’s built on the same reassuring ...
We shared Joe and Kristin's Craftsman house tour with you yesterday and wanted to point out how the couple handled an oddly placed window in their bedroom. Since the only bare wall in the room was too...
Chandeliers can add a touch of class and sparkle to any room. And who wouldn't like a bit of elegance in the water closet? Actually, chandeliers fit with any style from modern mansions to indus...
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Wreaths have become our 2009 holiday obsession, from the wreaths of Annapolis, to book-page wreaths to unconventional wreath placement &mdash and now an ornament wreath. We saw this how-to on C...
Looking through the portfolio of Portland interior designer Janell Beals, we noticed a few instances where childrens' drawings were framed and displayed quite seriously. We're not talking pinne...
If you own a condo that's worth a lot less now than what you paid, Chicago Magazine's "Deal Estate" columnist Dennis Rodkin suggests you think about renting it....
Those of us who inhabit compact spaces usually have desperate moments when we would do just about anything (donate teeth, cut off a toe, wear a tutu, etc.) to have an extra room. The thought of one m...
I took this first photo a few months ago because the outside of this building at the corner of Mulberry and Houston is so textural and odd looking it just made me want to touch it.
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These basic, inexpensive WILMA curtains from IKEA have traveled with me from bedroom to bedroom, house to house. They can be gathered to one side, to the middle, to each side, or left alone to ...
While dining in Venice Beach this past weekend, we noticed this amazing chandelier adorned with a variety of different bulbs. It left us feeling giddy with desire to have it hanging in our own home. ...
Keep the foliage around even after it's fallen from the leaves this winter. We love this example of framing pressed leaves in floating frames. It lets the light shine through and really accentuates ...
The other day we were at a diner with a half-dozen friends and the busboy came to clear our table-full of plates. Our attention wandered away from the conversation as we focused on the way he stacked...
Last week we discussed the brilliant designer Eva Zeisel, born November 13, 1906. What else was going on in 1906? The San Francisco Earthquake struck, the first radio broadcast was aired, the m...
Let's face it, bike racks aren't usually a feast for the eyes. For those of us with basements or garages, this probably isn't an issue, but when you have to store your bike in the living room,...
With Autumn in full swing, our walls are leaving some of us with an empty spot where our jackets could be neatly hung. These Concrete Lightbulb Wall Hooks have a cool pop art/industrial feel and they...
Studio 1a.m. is comprised of the combined talents and designs of Donna Piacenza and Jody Work. You might remember their, This Table Will Self Destruct featured previously over at Re-Nest. The...
Completely refinished and in excellent condition, this black lacquer and copper inlay top coffee table is a great piece of vintage furniture....
Savvy shoppers know they don't always have to buy the newest thing around to have great style. In fact, rediscovering the beauty and functionality inherent in items that already exist — t...
Bland, institutional mini-blinds are rarely our go-to window treatment, but Helena Karelson's revamped venetians are anything but boring....
This vintage dining room includes a small table that expands into a giant when the three leaves are added, a corner cabinet, chairs and a sideboard....
Luke Wong is the Chicago furniture designer behind Studio Wai (and a contestant in one of our early color contests!). He's decided to share the wealth of his considerable design talents with, as ...
During a party, we like to mingle, socialize, drink and eat (sometimes all at once). But throughout the evening, we might need to set a drink down to shake a hand or stop eating in order to in...
This 1960's Danish Modern daybed has some pretty bold upholstery going on, but it fits the style of the piece perfectly....
This year, we’ve got an answer to that seasonal “What to Give?” question. One Kings Lane! Better than Santa, this fun, inspirational site turns holiday shopping from a chore into an adve...
The Weegee table lamp from Lights Up! has a great minimalist look, it doesn't include the shade so you can make it your own by adding one that suits your decor. ...
One of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to update your decor for the upcoming holiday season is by swapping out your pillows or updating your pillow covers in your living room. Here are so...
Built-ins are a smart approach to storage in an entryway, since they integrate space for coats and shoes into the architecture of a room. Unlike a hodge-podge of hooks, built-ins can streamline...
When AT reader Erika moved into her new apartment along with two other roommates; the three of them weren't sure how long they'd stay. But after deciding to sign on for another two years, they decide...
Q: Hi, A local charity organization recently had a fundraising event, and I won a fantastic raffle prize — I get to choose any pattern of china from Noritake, service for 16! I am overwhe...
Another great solution for small spaces, this daybed from West Elm makes a cute couch and transforms into a nice twin bed in a snap....
Q: What discount I am entitled to if I buy an apartment I have been already renting? It's in California, SF Bay Area, and we've been living in the apartment for 1.5 years. Would a discount (if any) ap...
In Bucktown, four brown BRNO-Style Armchairs in "near perfect condition" are available for $150 each. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
While there are a lot of different elements that go into throwing a good party, we're always on the lookout for those special little touches that take entertaining to the next level. Our new favourit...
Saturated jewel tones make these tables fit for royalty. The colors are deep and perfectly suitable for the holidays......
THIS WEEK
• Design Research Exhibition
• Kartell Lighting Sale
• InsideOut: The Museum School Art Sale
• Rhody Craft 100
• Smith & Hawken Liquidation Sale
• Todd Farm Ant...
Brooklyn-based budget blog Brokelyn breaks down the many different ways to get your stuff home from IKEA Red Hook — online delivery, gypsy cab, IKEA shuttle, Craigslist help, Uhaul, store delive...
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• Merchandise Mart Luxury Sample Sale
• Elkhart Public Library Mid C Sale
• 1154 Lill Studio's Holiday Market
• I.D.
• Unison
• Zola Jones
• F...
My husband and I moved into our current rental apartment one year ago, and while we loved the fact that the kitchen was separate, roomy and had stainless steel appliances, we were underwhelmed by the ...
Name: Joe DiSanto & Kristin McCasey
Location: West Adams, California
Size: 1,700 square feet
Years lived in: 5.5 years
Creative couple, Joe and Kristin, bought their house in April 2004. Located ...
Name: Karen Marsh
Profession: Full time: Java Developer, Hobby: Owner of vintage store MackeyBlue
Location: Hoboken, New Jersey
Size: About 1,150 square feet
Years lived in: 8
I first met Karen a...
With their quirky sculptural forms and amazing longevity, gourds make the perfect unfussy fall centerpiece. After spending a few years in the Midwest where grocery stores abounded all autumn wit...
k8theriver painted an accent wall and hung some adorable artwork in her son's room.Looks like he loves it!
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Name: Liz
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
What do you get when you combine a blogger with a love for vintage, a schnauzer (named Mabel) and a fifties ranch home? Let's let Liz tell us: Over th...
Name: The Courtyard House
Location: Westwood, California
Size: 2,800 square feet
Perhaps some of you remember architect Tom Robertson's Horn House (aka the Courtyard House) from the CABoom arc...
A reader sent us this story from the University of Buffalo Reporter that looks at Quad Space — a home in Buffalo’s Black Rock neighborhood that four UB architecture students renovated f...
Despite the name, the Record Cabinet by Atocha isn't just for vinyl junkies. With several configurations offering storage for audio components, DVDs and CDs in various sizes and materials, the tastefu...
There's no shortage of beautiful handmade Thank You cards out there, but they tend to be on the pricey side. With all the parties and gifts to give thanks for this time of year, we tried to com...
Since a good host always has coffee available at the end of a lovely dinner party, let's revisit one of the few coffee makers heralded by coffee connoisseurs and design enthusiasts alike. Patented i...
We have a brass candelabra that used to belong to my grandmother. Although we love it, it's been tough finding a way to make it fit in with our more modern decor. We searched the Apartment Ther...
Q: I am renting and this is my bathroom. Help! I am allowed to do pretty much anything aside from ripping up the tile counter top. I definitely want to paint the wood base cabinets and paint the walls...
Today on Apartment Therapy we're celebrating a different sort of holiday. It occurs on the date which approximates the texture of a cotton fabric with vertical wales. That's right, it's Nationa...
A recurring theme during the Cure has been chaos in the spice drawer (or shelf or rack). Which photo above (all from Cure-takers) looks most like your spice collection? First, let's see how many of yo...
We've written about Ecodomo recycled leather tiles in the past, but wanted to highlight a new product the company is launching at Greenbuild in Phoenix this month. The M+E Collection is a textured ...
Shapes and colors and testing of gravity: it brought back memories of the scribbled drawings we used to make, shapes that had no meaning or sense. A recent trip to the Seattle Art Museum’s exh...
Q: (Note: This may be the shortest question we've ever received!) I can paint any color. Tell me what you think!
Sent by Leah...
In just one month this past Summer, Laurel was anticipating at least ten birthdays that required presents. With 3 kids and a busy social calendar, she set out to create an easy (and minimal) DIY gift...
London celebrated the best in British Design last night at the annual award ceremony. It was a star studded event and the competition was fierce. We are very excited that Benjamin Hubert walked...
This isn't one of the sexiest design products you'll see on Apartment Therapy today but it could be one of the handiest, particularly as you make plans to entertain over the holidays....
Yes, yes, we're writing about something full of elements that normally fall on our "don't" list. Neon. Blacklights. We get it. But take a moment, and look at these gorgeous paintings, and tell us you ...
When we visited Roberta's home in Bologna, Italy, we immediately asked to see her favorite room. She didn't have to think twice. "I love my bathroom," she said. "It's my own private disco."...
Terrariums are the latest trend getting a modern makeover, and Domsai Terrariums by Matteo Cibic are no exception. These cute, almost alien like creatures will stand by your side and ask nothin...
Let's re-think the tassel-clad drapery tie-back. We recently found these glass-beads-plus-silk ones from Brimar and are now seeing this once-passé décor item in a new light. From ...
Combine lush green with metallic gold and you get rich, luxurious results. This first room is made even more so by that velvet upholstery on the sofa. Prrrrrrrr....
Welsh designer Laura Ashley was known for her traditional, Victorian style, and her family home in Wales is exactly the kind of place you'd expect such a woman to live......
We don't know about you guys, but we're of the school that you get your holiday shopping and DIY-ing done early so that there's time to enjoy the holidays and not be panicked about presents. T...
The new Parisian restaurant Germain was designed by India Mahdavi and its centerpiece is the oversized, faceted, yellow, and highheeled sculpture Sophie by Xavier Veilhan. Sophie lives in two s...
Fans of modern design who lived in Boston in the 70's will fondly remember the revolutionary Design Research store in Harvard Square. In fact, the floor-to-ceiling glass building that Crate & Ba...
Vintage telephones can add visual interest, a little fun and a nice pop of color to a room. They could be functional too, of course, if you had the patience to dial. (Remember dialing?)...
An umbrella stand isn't one of those things that's at the top of most people's to-buy list. But they're super handy to have around and can make the rainy months on either side of old man Wint...
Edible decor is not a new idea by any means — check out Leah's Asparagus Centerpieces post — but bear with me for a minute. I came about this unoriginal idea because lately I've ha...
Besides the standard, "We go around and everyone says something they're thankful for," do you have any special Thanksgiving traditions in your family? Here's one fun idea...
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For many years, we've seen representations of birds in home decor — songbirds adorned nearly everything. Countless pillows, rugs, and pottery feature a single bird and the ubiquitous stic...
I am impressed by the multiple possibilities of this Stacking Nesting Table by Florian Kräutli. It can be used as a shelves, chairs, or multiple tables and then stowed away completely depending...
This scale-textured ornament sparkles and shines perfectly for the holidays. Its metallic armored look is achieved with - wait for it - flat-headed metal thumbtacks......
The James Lounge is the only convertible sofa from Gus Modern. Similar to the classic George Nelson daybed, it's a simple design that is a quick transition from armless sofa to twin sized mattr...
I usually avoid traditional holiday decor, but when I spotted this wreath made from book pages on Design Crush, I instantly fell in love with its elegant form, ruffled texture, and vintage feel...
This set of six vintage bentwood chairs (two armchairs and four armless) is up for grabs on our Apartment Therapy classifieds for only $200!...
Is it your turn to host the big holiday meal in your circle of friends and family this year? Or maybe you are the perennial host? Either way, while wonderful and worth it to host such a special g...
Stripes on their own are bound to make any room the center of attention but we've always liked to pair this pattern with something extra....
Lovely and brand new, this 6' x 9' rug by Madeline Weinrib is being sold on our Apartment Therapy classifieds....
British artist Rob Ryan — known for his whimsical cut paper designs — recently collaborated with The Rug Company where he created the fabulous "We had everything" tapestry wall hang...
This West Elm modern ottoman is another great option for a small space, works as a coffee table, or as extra seating for guests if needed....
As fall is officially in the air, my thoughts turn to evenings spent seated in front of a crackling fire sipping on hot chocolate. My preferred fireplaces happen to be in the earthy modern desi...
Vienna's Altstadt is one of those rare hotels that looks like someone could possibly live there. Rooms are decorated in varying styles, from mid-century to borderline baroque, but the thread ty...
"It makes me really comfortable to be a caretaker," says this celebrity about her hosting duties, "When I'm domestic, I feel empowered." This actress' 5,500 square foot Spanish-style home is put to g...
Q: We are in the middle of renovating and adding an extension to our Bushwick building, and we would love to add unglazed, graphic porcelain tiles to both our indoor area as well as outdoors. T...
Are you in need of an upholstery project to keep you busy until spring? If so, this Eastlake couch and chair set can be yours for $250....
Q: I am in search of a vintage farmhouse table for my upcoming (solo move upon separation from my husband of eight years) move to a new loft apartment. Since the loft is very modern and sleek, I love...
In todays Apartment Therapy Chicago classifieds, Birdie has a Three Tier Mahogany Side Table by Barbara Barry listed for $750. Jump below for links to this and more:...
Name: Patrick Y. Wong
Location: Austin, Texas (Galindo Neighborhood)
Size: 1,600 square feet
If the photos for this House Call seem particularly good, it's because the owner is a professional ...
Black walls aren't for everyone. In fact, they're probably for very few of us. But what about black woodwork?......
THIS WEEK
• Blair House Tour & Lecture
• Business of Design
• Fall 2009 Design House
• Smith & Hawken Liquidation Sale
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THIS WEEK
• Amenity Fall Sample Sale
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Nancy’s got a great eye — when she first saw this mid-century gem she knew it had potential. At the time however, it was seriously in need of an upgrade: the interior reeked of early 90’s décor...
Name: Asya Palatova of gleena
Location: Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Size: 750 square feet
Years lived in: 5
The first thing we noticed about Asya’s light-filled loft was how similar her home feels to...
Name: Melinda Gorham, David Charles, Karson and Amelie the pooch
Location: Glen Park, San Francisco
Size: Not sure, but it's a good size for San Francisco
Years lived in: Melinda for 5 years, David...
Mirrors, with all their space-expanding super powers and light-reflecting glory, can be a tough crowd to get right. Too spread out and they may look haphazard, too many and a room risks resembli...
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In a city where private outdoor space is at a premium, sometimes the best solution is to go vertical, converting roof space into usable square footage for a garden. This transformation from Su...
Names: Saj, Jez and their 3 children
Location: Toronto
Saj, Jez and their kids live in Toronto and sent us these photos of their new combo living, dining and library "great room". Saj writes:...
Several of Hilary's DIY projects have been highlighted here on Apartment Therapy as a source of inspiration. You may remember her DIY Chest of Drawers granny effect project or her Vintage Modern Buffe...
I snapped the picture above in Thomas O'Brien's Soho shop last week. While O'Brien is amazingly talented and prolific, it is hard to find his style all in once location. His designs spread out amo...
One of the virtues of being a laptop owner is the ability to be a part of the most nomadic of the home tech lifestyles: The desk-less. You can make your kitchen, bedroom or bathroom an instant workspa...
Try as I might, I’ve never quite gotten the whole Steampunk thing, but after seeing this incredible Victorian Steampunk house on wheels, I’d say I’m pretty much sold....
It's been a few years since Apartment Therapy has featured the genius and beauty of the furniture line that is VIOSKI. I recently saw a few of the collections' pieces on Jenn Ski's blog and it ...
This is embarrassing to admit, but pretty much every time I have a party, I feel totally relaxed until the hour before the guests show up. Once the party gets going I'm fine again, but at that one-h...
Q: I am looking for an opinion regarding wall color for my apartment. I have chosen and love the Agave Blue wall color I chose for my living room. When you walk into my apartment, the layout allows fo...
What's cuter than your cute sofa? Your cute sofa beneath a cute puppy!...
We love kitchens that flow into the rest of the house. This kitchen from a favorite food blogger, writer, and illustrator, Pierre Lamielle, is a warm space that flows right into a sunny dining room, r...
Q: I know this has been dealt with before with respect to wooden and metal cabinets. But I have these rather "nasty wood-look" plastic laminate cabinets, which I would like to paint white, until such...
If you are thinking about how to set your table this season (and multiplying everything by eight or more) you may be carefully considering your choices for tableware. We’ve put together a star...
Q: My apartment has these incredibly tacky, halogen light fixtures (larger photo below). The challenge is this, the electrical wiring runs through a central support column and the ceiling itself is o...
We've never been lucky enough to have had a coat closet. When we do entertain guests, coats and purses usually go straight on our bed. But recently, we got a new duvet cover and didn't want it to be...
With 5 doorbell designs — including the newest, True — Seattle-based Spore designs and sells doorbells that won't offend your modern sensibilities.
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Q: I'm in the process of potentially buying a new place. It'll take a lot of work, but most of the tune-ups I have figured out. What's most confounding, though, is the flocking in a bathroom. I apprec...
Check out these creatively repurposed spray cans. We're not sure how easy (or otherwise) these would be to do ourselves, but we love creative uses for what might normally be considered trash......
When we spotted these tea towels from handmade shop InkLore, we were struck by the brilliant simplicity of the corner grommet, which makes these easy to hang on nails in the kitchen. Moreover, ...
We mentioned yesterday that we've been living in small spaces for a long time and we've learned how to rethink the use of rooms in our home. Just because a room has a name like "kitchen" doesn't mean ...
Radiators, can't live without them, can't live with those clunky hunks of hissing heat. Fortunately, some inventive people have found new ways to disguise your winter hardware....
When it comes to design inspiration, there is one publication we turn to every day at Apartment Therapy’s offices: The New York Times. Our favorite sections? Home, Thursday Styles, and the su...
Wreaths can be hung in more places than just doors. This fall and holiday season, try a wreath on a window, over a mirror, in place of a print, or another one of these ten options......
Let's get serious with some decor inspired by suiting. From dark blues to pinstripes, these designs for the home reflect the cool crispness of the tailored business suit....
If you still get a hard copy of the newspaper, you may want to save some of it from the recycling bin this month to make wreaths, baskets, or paper logs for the fire. Or, you can undertake a no...
The guests have arrived, the wine has been poured and the lighting is perfect. But wait, something is missing. Oh, yes -- sparkling conversation and merry laughter have not yet arrived. All you hear...
Name: Stefanie
Location: Windsor Terrace neighborhood of Brooklyn, NYC
We bought a completely dilapidated limestone home in 2007. Friends would often ask things like "How long was this house ...
When perusing paint swatches, most of us wonder who really uses the deep black shades to encapsulate an entire room. Interior Designer Windsor Smith didn't just stop at black walls, she added ...
Every now and then, we like to bake a grand cake with multiple layers and fancy frosting but we never have a special way to display our masterpiece. Fortunately, cake stands are making a big com...
We've scoured and scoured for household items on Craigslist before, but never actually advertised that there was something particular we were seeking. Have you ever posted a "wanted" ad for that cer...
No, our list definitely DOES NOT include a cat!You know how we love our other uses for common things lists' here on Apartment Therapy. Maybe it comes from our small house ingenuity where space is at ...
I love this time of year because I actually really enjoy the thinking and planning behind finding the perfect gift for someone....
We've got another IKEA hack for you today. This one is a sweet little bench seat complete with storage underneath...
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Name: Rachel
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Welcome to my college dorm room! In places like college dorm rooms, where everything can feel so cold and manufactured, it was very important to me to c...
Festive and classic, the party decorations featured on this album cover can still hold their own in a world that celebrates kitch times. By having a few basic items on hand: streamers, tissue paper ...
We love a good DIY project as much as the next person, but what we love more than simply doing it yourself, is when those results look like super professional. We ran across this easy DIY plac...
This great set of drawers can be split into two chests, or can be stacked to make one big chest of drawers....
It’s bleak in the print publishing world. Condé Nast shuttered four titles last month including Gourmet, which left me rattled. What I loved more than the recipes was the sumptuousness...
We're no strangers to modern bunk beds, but this nautical-inspired design featured in Coastal Living's 2009 Idea House is especially see-worthy. ...
These retro style solid maple bookcases are a terrific deal at $350 for two....
Anne and her graduate student daughter Elizabeth have been working on setting up Elizabeth's small studio apartment in her new city, Chicago. They wrote asking for help from the Apartment Therapy...
It's that time of year when folks head into the kitchen more frequently--whipping up a dish to take to a party or a holiday gathering. It's also around this season of socializing that our spice...
Recently refinished, this mid century buffet is the perfect serving surface for all those upcoming holiday parties....
This completely original Eames Aluminum Group chair is badly faded, but cheap as chips. It's definitely in need of a little restoration and TLC....
Living in a smallish two-room apartment (plus kitchen and bath) means our living room plays triple duty serving as living room, dining room and home office. After a recent frustrating afternoon of t...
We write a lot about small spaces on Apartment Therapy, but today we're taking a peek inside a BIG home, and we're not just talking about the expansive rooms. This apartment in Milan celebrates...
If you're tired of all the coverage Swedish interiors and magazines are getting from this site, maybe this will appeal to you: Poland's own decor magazine, Domosfera. After taking a look through som...
Q: HELP! I'm surrounded by windows and blinds — any suggestions?
Sent by Susan...
A nice comfortable looking scoop chair with all original finishes is available in Boston today....
Q: Need help deciding how to refresh these creamy yellow walls. It’s a small space, with lots of natural light (SW exposure). Just not sure how to pull this space together. I’m open to any...
In the Apartment Therapy Classifieds, Kevin in Rogers Park has this Vintage Lane Dresser listed for $350. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
It's no secret that we are huge fans of Greg Natale's work. From his stunning home to his beautiful rugs and even his parents house- Greg Natale's talent and taste overflows from one project to the ne...
Apartment Therapy reader sub-culture shared their string art with us yesterday in the comments section of this post. With very little means, they created a large-scale artwork fit for placing above ...
Just in time for the Fall Cure, Brooklyn-based art center, 3rd Ward, will be hosting a pop-up swap event. On November 21st 3rd Ward will be lending its space to a massive free exchange of anything fro...
Name: Anna Gabriel
Location: Lower East Side, NYC
Type: Co-op apartment
Size: 1,500 square feet
Years lived in: 3
It's no surprise that Anna's biggest home embarrassment is the lack of storage for ...
Name: Roberta, Francesco, and Federico
Location: Bologna, Italy
Size: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo
Years lived in: Roberta grew up here.
When I visited Italy last month, architect Roberta Baccolini ...
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Gold and Mr. Williams in their 14th St. store as they launched their new book,The Comfortable Home. Like Let's Get Comfortable, its predecessor, the b...
Ordinarily I'm drawn to bright colors, but somehow these brisk fall days put me in the mood for rooms with textured layers of cozy neutrals. Cream and off-white tones can be used to great effect ...
Have one of these office basics hanging around? Not many of us would think of them as a decoration "plus" in their usual state, but Anne changed all that when she pulled off a remarkable transfor...
We're probably just nearly back from our return drive from Arizona this weekend, a road trip visiting friends and celebrating our birthday hiking across the majestic towers of the red tinged mo...
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All across the Apartment Therapy sites we often try to promote the idea of living with less extraneous items in the home. Unfortunately, for many of us with a bent for home technology, this can be a d...
Our post last week about the grand dining rooms of the Newport mansions got an interesting response both from readers who like the idea (if only the idea) of ornate dining room décor and those who ...
As part of CB2's goal to have stores engage with the needs of their communities, it is once again holding its "Can Do" Food Drives in its San Francisco, Berkeley, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York s...
Ever since we saw this rug from the home of Small Cool 2009 contestant Emily, we've been keeping our eyes peeled for wool patchwork rugs in a similar style. For five options that run the range ...
Q: This table was one of my very first pieces of adult furniture. I didn't want to buy the chairs that were paired with it because it all seemed too match-y and I always thought I'd run into the perfe...
You can likely furnish a room for holiday company using what you already have around the house. For example, if you think a guest would like a private place to sit and apply her face (while fre...
Earlier this week we asked you if you had ever considered replacing the faucet in a rental kitchen. We realized this could be a simple way to upgrade our kitchen, and this week we did it as our Kitche...
We've posted before about our love of unique coasters, but agree with the commenters who found the price of those recycled beauties a little steep. As we gear up for the holiday entertaining s...
We love to entertain but when hosting a party we never feel as if there is enough space for everything: the coats, the food, the glasses, the drinks, the guests! Setting aside a spot for each â...
Q: I'm about to reside in an 50+ year old, 800 square foot house (larger photo below). While I would love to side the house with real cedar shingles, it is too expensive and perhaps not the best sidin...
Corina's DIY home decor ideas definitely make us say, "Hey, why didn't we think of doing that?!" We're always on the lookout for creative (and inexpensive) lighting solutions and Corina's awesome ide...
Put a smile on your face with this naughty-but-nice wallpaper from UK design studio Dupenny. All the products are sustainably made and hand screen-printed, making every print unique. The design...
Q: We moved into a new house in Arlington a couple of months ago. Our earth-toned furniture and small rug worked well in our old living room where the moldings were painted white and there was ...
We recently came across this vintage guide to home entertaining at a rummage sale. The Calvert Pary Encyclopedia was copyrighted in 1963 and is chock full of interesting, if not a bit dated, party ide...
If you like to make things and you live in a small space, you know that organizing your supplies can be an issue. You might have a corner desk that you use as a sewing table, or maybe you use y...
If you are transitioning between homes or working in another city for a few months, forget couch-surfing. Instead consider renting a furnished sublet. Since it's not your space, your things or your de...
In search of inspiration for setting our table this year, I turned to Flickr and found a good mix of traditional, modern, colorful and crafty tables!...
We have a small confession to make, and although this will be a huge shocker to most, we just want to lay all our cards on the table—we love using items in ways that they aren't traditionally u...
One of the reasons that Jill Vegas' book is a great one to have on your shelves is that she has a ton of lists that help with last-minute makeovers. We love her quick and inexpensive last-minute coc...
Ever since falling back, we've noticed the markedly earlier darkness setting in. One way to keep things cozy: a little warm lamplight....
A couple of weekends ago, we went to a baby shower where the food was served in a beautiful, buffet-style spread. Rather than seat everyone at one big table, the hostess split up the dining room int...
I recently had the pleasure of getting the flu and being confined to a bed for the better part of 10 days. No, it wasn't H1N1, it was just the regular seasonal flu and it totally sucked. So living i...
A home for a modern day Rapunzel! This water tower in Soest, The Netherlands was converted to a nine level residence. Built in 1931, the tower renovation involves a unique opportunity for the a...
Apartment Therapy readers are always looking for organizing solutions for their landing strip areas. This clever one by Paul Koh may do the trick....
Garage doors continue to pop up as alternatives to French and sliding glass doors and with good reason. They let in lots of lights, come in endless styles and add a cool industrial vibe to any home. H...
Like snowflakes strewn together. These doily garlands are something special for holiday decorating that isn't in-your-face holidays, you know what we mean?...
We've been living in small spaces under 1000 square feet for over ten years and really love it! Being thoughtful about our things, considering our design style and entertaining small parties with frie...
The words themselves are not a natural fit. Farmhouse being a rugged, rustic, utilitarian term. Chic being elegant, stylish and fashionable. But somehow when combined it's a match made in desig...
This one comes to us from founder of Dwellstudio, Christiane Lemieux. She decided to go with a black and white background letting the colors of the meal itself stand out. She's also got a few ideas fo...
Name: Joshua
Location: Dupont Circle, Washington DC
I moved in to this tiny studio unit when my brother moved out. He had used an interior decorator, painting the walls a neutral color and fin...
Aaron and Ayumi Kajikawa Piland (APAK) of Portland OR, have put together a collection of 3 sweet new prints for your viewing pleasure. Join these collaborating wonderkids and their colorful cosm...
The December 2009 issue will be the last for Metropolitan Home — Hachette Filipacchi Media announced earlier today that they will be focusing all of their energies on Elle Decor for the luxury s...
In perfect working order, this 1960's vintage lamp is being offered for the very fair price of $85. ...
When furniture maker Austin Kane Matheson set up shop, he had to be near the sea. The former boat-builder and captain had always found his way in the waves — an early passion for West Ind...
The current issue of Design New England features the colorful West Roxbury, Massachusetts home of interior designer Rachel Reider whose signature "soft modern" style effortlessly blends the past wit...
For $1500 the owner of this retro styled loveseat had this piece custom made for their home, but now it can be yours for just $400. Listed in excellent gently used condition this is a great wa...
We were tipped off this weekend that there is an archive of Dwell back issues online at Google Books. Starting in 2000 and currently concluding with the December 2008 issue, this is an excellent resou...
We remember quite vividly one long (and labor intensive) weekend when the study of our childhood home received a new coat of paint. The original color turned out to be a very wrong shade of green, so...
Although this is another vintage piece, it doesn't scream it from the mountaintops the way some scavenger picks have. Style it vintage or modern, it's going to look great!...
Originally $1595 from Modernica, this maple and steel framed super modern sofa / day bed is so much more attractive than your usual fold out couch....
Today we are featuring the second installment of photographs from the Icons of Design designer showcase on the 52nd floor of the Millennium Tower in San Francisco. Last week, we featured some o...
We've been watching a lot of Mad Men lately, and although (thankfully) the Don Draper regimen of five cocktails a day is no longer considered par for the course (if it ever was), we do think it...
Since November is entertaining month here at AT, we figured it might be beneficial to share some tips on how to handle tough social situations. Say one of your good guy friends starts dating a new gir...
Q: Does anyone know where these pendant lights are from in Julianne Moore's West Village Kitchen? They are gorgeous! Thanks in advance for your help!
Sent by Evelyn...
This unusual vintage walnut and aluminum chair would make a handsome side chair in your retro styled room....
Q: Here are three pictures of my bedroom. The wall is painted a darkish grey with white trim. Bed is a dark wood with the night stands soon to be matched. I'm looking for suggestions on window tr...
In the Apartment Therapy Chicago Classifieds, Tom has a set of 6 Vintage Fiberglass Chairs available for $750. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:...
If you’ve been wondering where to improve your décor in preparation for all the guests that will be filtering through your home during the holidays (but don’t have a lot of time or money to inve...
Would you guess that the pretty and delicate wall decoration above was made using paper doilies and thumbtacks?...
In order to help urban dwellers grow food inside their apartment all year long, Britta Riley and Rebecca Bray developed Window Farms — vertical, hydroponic, modular, low-energy, high-yield edible wi...
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