Q: I recently purchased the West Elm Slideaway desk without realizing that, at 33 inches, the main surface would be too high to comfortably type on my laptop with my current desk chair. Anyone know of a good taller or adjustable height desk chair that isn't too spendy or ugly? I think the right chair needs to be at least 23 inches high at the seat. Thanks in advance!
Sent by Sarah
THIS WEEK
• John Robshaw Sample Sale
• CB2 Can Drive
• Odegard Anniversary Sale
• Judy Ross Sample Sale
• Wired Store
• Evelyn Lauder Designer Showhouse
• DWR Limited
• Sanford Burrows Sale
• Japan Brand Shop
• Holiday House 2009
• BoConcept Holiday Sale
• Tim Burton Retrospective
• Conran Shop Entertaining Sale
• Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future
• Bauhaus: Workshops for Modernity
• M2L Moving Sale
• Interieurs Floor Sample Sale
• Royal Copenhagen Sale
• Thos. Moser Sample Sale
• Smith & Hawken Liquidation Sale
8 more below the jump…
Q: Hi I was hoping that the Apartment Therapy community could help me — I'm slowly decorating my living room but now I'm a little out of ideas. I'd like to select a pair of wall lamps or sconces that work well with the wallpaper pattern. Any suggestions? Many thanks!
Sent by Alexandra
Since I first posted Cristian Zuzunaga's Pixellation fabric in April of 2008 it remains one of my favorite and most unique upholstery applications. Imagine my delight when I found the designers site that profiles many of his pixelation projects — from furniture to fashion.
As part of tomorrow's Meetup with the American Design Club, Maxwell and the crowd will be contributing suggestions to help one member from the group solve his or her design challenge. If you can't make it tonight, here is your chance to contribute! Tonight's challenge comes from Christina: Q: My shared living room in a Williamsburg loft is very cluttered and dark, but because it is a shared space with someone who was there first (I've only lived here for a few months), how do I make suggestions to change the space without offending anyone?
Sent by Christina
A good miniature tree can work for seasonal and holiday decoration & and a great miniature tree can work all year long. Here are 10 — from good to great — some more versatile than others.
Q: In an effort to consolidate two or three pieces of furniture in our bedroom and give it a more open feel we have been in search of a larger piece that can store more. We thought we found the right piece of furniture in the Larkspur 11 Drawer dresser form Restoration Hardware when we discovered it had been discontinued, and that the store we were in even had a waiting list of people who wanted the floor model, …
Sent by Jack
The work of interior designer India Mahdavi is showing up all over — last week we showed you her colorful design for Paris's Germaine bistro — and today it's the cool and calm interiors of the Condesa DF Hotel in Mexico City.
Q: Two days after closing on our first home, a 1936 Colonial Revival house, we exuberantly painted the interiors with the help of twelve gracious relatives. After three months in the house, we are lucky to find that some of our rash decisions are fine (we like the golden yellow of the dining room), but the crayon-orange of the living room has proven to be misguided. It darkens the room and has a certain inelegant 1970s vibe to it …
Sent by Catarina
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 1907 that had been completely gutted and renovated by my parents. My architect dad and design-enthusiast mom did almost all of the work themselves and the home, in the Broad Ripple neighborhood of Indianapolis, was featured in Indianapolis Home in February of 1980 and Home Magazine in 1981.
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?
Sent by Melanie
THIS WEEK
• Artemide Warehouse Sale
• The Future Perfect @ The Chelsea Market
• DWR Warehouse Sale
• Conran Shop Entertaining Sale
• Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future
• Bauhaus 1919-1933: Workshops for Modernity
• CB2 Can Drive
• M2L Moving Sale
• Interieurs Floor Sample Sale
• Royal Copenhagen Sale
• Book Signing @ Conran Shop
• Eigen Arts Sale
• Brooklyn Indie Market
• Swann Galleries Travel Poster Auction
• Kartell Lighting Sale
• La Selva Designer Showcase
• Thos. Moser Sample Sale
• Smith & Hawken Liquidation Sale
COMING UP
• Odegard Anniversary Sale
• John Robshaw Sample Sale
• Judy Ross Sample Sale
• BoConcept Holiday Sale
• Tim Burton Retrospective
• A&D 3rd Thursday Late Nights
• David Weeks Sample Sale
• One of a Kind Show and Sale
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 overwhelmed with options and having a really difficult time making a selection, and I'm hoping Apartment Therapy readers can help me. You guys have amazing taste and are quite opinionated — I need you! Thank you guys so very much.
Sent by Faye
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 delivery, car service, rental car, bus, Zipcar and subway. Talk about a service piece!
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