A few designers have always given us a great deal of inspiration: Alvar Aalto, David Hicks, Massimo Vignelli, Milton Glaser — but no one more so than Lou Dorfsman, the brilliant and legendary ...
Swedish design magazine Skona Hem has transferred the ideas of the Slow Food movement to nesting and coined the term Slow Deco — a healthy mix of old and new design classics mixed with Scandin...
A unique twist on standard shelving can make a display something even more special. It doesn't have to be complicated either. ...
Composing a family tree is an interesting study on heritage, personal history, and family structure. The hard work that goes into such research can be rewarding and beautiful. Here, a few ideas for ...
Here at Apartment Therapy we're always looking for thrifty ways to beautify our spaces. When I came across this kooky wrapping paper featuring different collections by Cavallini & Co., I immedia...
Q: I have dozens upon dozens of neckties, some for work, but some because I loved the color or pattern and couldn't leave them on the rack at the local resale shop. I have far too many to place on r...
We have a lamp in our living room with an empty glass jar base and initially I bought some rocks and fake plants from the Chelsea Flower district and made a quick little arrangement. I like it and i...
In honor of Artwork, Crafts & Collections month at Apartment Therapy, let’s take a look at the origins of a hot trend in display, Salon-style hanging....
As the summer ends and the city is filling up again, we're wondering whether people have brought a bit of their summer vacation into their homes. Do you use beach shells or other souvenirs to decora...
Peg board is a utilitarian finish we're accustomed to seeing in garages and workshops. It can be perfect, though, for displaying collections or keeping arts and crafts materials in order. Take a loo...
When I was in college, I had a collection of snowglobes but they just kind of sat on a shelf and got dusty. I never took the time to display them in a cool way. If I had, I might have had more des...
It may still be summer but recent slight drop in temperature has me wondering if we are due for an early fall and I'm already fantasizing about chilly nights in front of the firewood. I actually don...
We've shown empty frames as a decor idea before and I like the idea when it involves a whole collection of them. I recently came across an image by Paul Joseph Hopper (the last picture) and was ins...
When I walked into Le Vigne in Greenwich Village yesterday, I felt like I was seeing what would happen if Pablo Picasso, Lewis Carroll and Louise Nevelson met over drinks and decided to open an Ital...
Social Designer, a progressive arts organization, is offering an unusual subscription called 500 Pencils — over the course of 20 months, participants will be sent 25 colored pencils every four...
This modern home in Pamplona Spain by Vaillo + Irigaray Architects has a secret — beyond the plain, boxy and dark exterior is a light and airy interior — and I love the tight grouping of...
Fashionistas have Prada. Home enthusiasts have Le Creuset. Whether it's a tiny space with limited storage or a huge loft featuring a walk-in cupboard, people love keeping their enamelware out for th...
Is this the backlash to displaying books by color? A friend mentioned seeing a book shelf where all the book spines were turned in so you only saw the whites of the pages. Seems like a sleek way to ...
click thumbnails for larger pics While some of you might think that theme rooms are never okay, what about a more subtle approach? How about a themed gallery wall. We are definitely fans of this look...
Hey Apartment Therapy, Can you help me with a request? I'm trying to find something very similar to this cupboard from tinekhome. It could be metal or wood — but definitely needs to be with g...
Dear AT, I recently moved into a brand new apartment with lots of kitchen counter space - sounds great, right? Well, I can't figure out the best way to display all my stuff without it looking either...
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