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Guess the Decade: Orange & Green Lounge

2008-05-16-guess.jpgIt'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...

CHI Good Questions: Stain or Paint this Chair?

2008-5-10-chair.jpg 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 definitely makes the chair look better than it does in real life.

Any ideas? I'm especially torn as to whether I should stain the wood or paint it?"

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Small Cool 2008: First Place

2008-05-16-first.jpgThe judges have spoken - their pick for the smallest, coolest home in the world...

This Weekend: Treasure Hunt at Merchandise Mart

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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...

Small Cool 2008: Second Place

2008-05-15-2.jpgFor second place, the judges shifted to the west coast...to LA... and the winner is...

Sneak Peek: Amy Butler's Tabletop Collection

2008-05-14-tabletop.JPG 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...

CHI Good Questions: Nightstands to Suit this Headboard?

2008-05-16-headboard.jpgSome 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 fits in with this style...

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Small Cool 2008: Third Place

2008-05-15-3.jpgMoving from Chicago to the east....NYC....the third place finisher for 2008 is...

Small Cool 2008: Fourth Place

2008-05-15-4.jpgLast 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...

CHI Open Thread: 110

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Friday Design Chat

Small Cool Party: Thanks!

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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 so happy to meet three of our Midwest finalists - Suzi, Stephanie and Lisa...

Wright Important Design Auction Preview: Decades

2008-05-14-wrightmay.jpgWright 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 up through today...Jump below for our picks:

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Reminder: Small Cool Party Tonight !

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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...

CHI Good Questions: Which Professional Do We Need?

2008-05-10-kathryn.jpgPam 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 are going to try to squeeze in a stand alone shower in one corner of the bathroom and so there will be some...

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Midwest Finalist - Rachel's Grad School Getaway

Name: Rachel
Location: St. Louis
Size & Type: 632 sf apartment
Original Entry: Click Here

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Who was your favorite entry and why?

My favorite other Small, Cool entry is Family of Four's "Two Bedroom" Studio. I really like this entry because at first glance the space seems very simple... but then you realize there is storage hidden everywhere... It reminds me of London Urchin's Jewelry Box from last year. One day I would love to live in a space where all the storage is so aesthetically pleasing.

CHI Good Questions: Mod + Shabby Chic?

2008-05-10-modshabby.jpgSam 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 Ive already decided on a couch but it is quite boxy and a bit mod looking, do you think it would look okay to mix in shabby chic antiqueish arm chairs?

Would it look strange and forced/far too random and unalike?

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CHI Scavenger: Vintage Danish Modern Cabinet for $175.

2008-05-16-teakcab.jpgIn 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:

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CHI Sales Calendar: 05.15.08

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Treasure Hunt
May Sales...

  • Treasure Hunt
  • Merchandise Mart Sample Sale
  • Up to 75% off
  • May 17 & 18, $10 admission
  • Merchandise Mart, 7th Floor

Small Cool Update: 18 and Counting...

2008-05-14-update.jpgToday'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.

ICFF 2008 Preview: New from Unison

2008-05-14-porter.jpgLocal 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...

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CHI Good Questions: Wall Mounted Credenza Surface?

2008-05-10-cabinets.jpgAlison 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 figure out is if he put anything on top to cover the screws and make it a continuous surface (we're mounting three cabinets side by side).

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AT Presents Meets Small Cool: Party Tomorrow

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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 winners (and finalists...and entrants...and voters!) of Small Cool 2008, we'll be selling and signing our newest book...

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


Name: Suzi
Location: Columbus, OH
Size & Type: 557 sf studio
Original Entry: Click Here

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Who was your favorite entry and why?

I envy a lot of the international spaces because of the architecture...great bones on which to further great design. The entry that keeps charging my batteries is Luca's. The ingenuity to create a workable space with such SF constraint is really stimulating. The place is disciplined to say the least. (Of that I lack.) This tied with my adoration of Stephanie in Chicago. Anyone who creates a goddess shrine in the closet is obviously devoted to details. Without formally knowing her, I am sure we would be fast friends; her personality is so delightfully reflected in her choices. Draw of the 2 extremes.

Lum: Vintage Lighting & Accessories

2008-05-12-lum.jpg 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...


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

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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.

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