The readers favorite posts on AT:SF this week: How to incorporate a flat screen tv into a bookcase, Lydia's Dining Room, lots of before and afters, and Dan and Estzer's House Tour. Jump below for link...
We were a little surprised by Style at Home magazine's list of must-have pieces for your home. Or perhaps it's just that they're so specific. A leather club chair? Not on our list, although a comfor...
Ooh, we're loving the graphics in these posters by Change the Thought. Some of the sentiments are pretty straightforward, but we keep thinking about the statement featured in several of their works......
heathercottingham enlisted some help with her office, and got a new light out of the deal!
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This week Danielle found photos of people who use their dining rooms as offices or other types of rooms. In cities like San Francisco, it's not uncommon for landlords to list an apartment with an encl...
This is a staircase in a Berkeley home, designed by local architect Craig Steely. And yes, we do realize it's not an glass staircase, but what sticks out to you? The glass! Which is a material that...
When we spotted this display of mirrors earlier today, we were reminded of our post on Molly Meng's mirrors, which then reminded us that we live in a very small space, and perhaps we really should kee...
Lilli has a good question for the crowd: We are looking for a relatively inexpensive (under 2000) sofa bed for out place. I fell in love with Urban Outfitters Either/Or sofabed (shown), but since thei...
We were just going to point out the floor-to-ceiling windows and doors of this Portland house, but then we saw the 100-foot library... and the master bedroom... and the views......
Dwell magazine recently released a slideshow of their favorite barstools. The list has some beauties in it, most of which were over $500 a pop. We decided to focus in on their picks for under $500.....
We've never been one to use place cards, probably because we max out at four people for a formal dinner party (and yeah, that count is including us). But we can see the benefit of them if you're havin...
Here's something for you record collectors: An Antique Olive Green Vintage Record Cabinet that holds 500 albums. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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Since we're talking about dining rooms this month, we have to re-post another favorite. Ever since we first saw this photo in a book ages ago, we've loved it. The whimsical circus-type lights, the ...
BeforeWe've got to give major credit to Sol from Uauage for seeing enough beauty in this bench to bid for it on Ebay. Sure the lines are good but... that pink. Would it be wrong to say that it looks l...
Man, this is the kind of view that makes working from home on a gray, rainy Seattle day (opposite of the one we had today!) seem almost romantic. Moreover, if only our office needs were so streamlin...
Have you ever turned on the TV and seen a familiar face? Sure, it happens with the local news from time to time, but on cable? We recently had that exact experience when we flipped to HGTV and spott...
Ever since we first saw the blog Hula Seventy, we've been meaning to ask Andrea for a tour of her Portland abode. Well, Cafe Mom beat us to it. And it turns out it's as charming as we guessed......
Michelle sent in a great question: Wondering if you or any of the readers have recommendations on where to find modern front door hardware. Specifically, I'm looking for entry door hardware sideplate ...
Incorporating a flat screen TV into this built in floor-to-ceiling bookcase was a challenge for us on a recent project - the client wanted the TV to stay on that wall, but we weren't thrilled by the w...
While in Austin a few weeks ago, we spotted an interesting choice of landscaping material right outside of Aviary: recycled glass. We love the sustainability factor, as well as the look of the mixtu...
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Get thee to Noe Valley to pick up this Midcentury Modern Sofa, posthaste. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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Another on the list of our favorite dining rooms shown here on AT: Emmy's from last spring's Small Cool Contest. We love the combination of colors and textures -- how cheerful on those rainy Seattle ...
If Ashes and Milk was a physical store we'd probably be a little scared to go in it. Everything is very beautiful, very breakable and rather expensive... which can make us feel a little anxious we're ...
We seriously believe there's such a thing as too much felt. But this feature in Seattle Homes & Lifestyles managed to style a room with felt pillows, rug, throw blanket, upholstery, lamp shades, bas...
Beers were spilled, three bands played inside the kitchen, and about 40 or so people crammed into a tiny studio apartment for a rock show in Oakland this past weekend. We don't personally know the gir...
We popped into CB2 yesterday to have a look around. When we saw this clever and fun hanging vase display we had to snap a pic so we could share it with you. ...
The Shade Store recently opened its first showroom outside New York City. The 1,690-square foot San Francisco window treatment design center offers onsite design consultation, measuring and installat...
Stephanie send us an email: I recently bought the Billy/Nyckelby shelves from Ikea, but at the moment I don't have enough books to fill up the entire shelves. (I'm working on it though!) I've been tr...
Meghan and Aaron Powers' 836-square foot cottage in Victor, Idaho, is noteworthy not just because it's a straw bale home, but because 90 percent of it is made from salvaged materials....
Those of us who scavenge for unique, vintage lamp bases know that an acceptable shade doesn't always come as part of the deal. It's useful, then, to have a few tricks up our sleeves for embellish...
Black, white and red is a classic combo that manages to always look fresh and modern. Jump below for links to these four current Etsy finds:...
... And fact is, you probably don't need any of them, but half the fun of a project is all the neat tools you get to use, right? While not absolutely necessary these products can help cut down on time...
You may remember this great Modern Coat Rack / Hat Stand from Urban Outfitters - Turquoise from Tara's House Tour... it's time for it to find a new home. Jump below for links to this and other good f...
Name: Dan & Eszter Rabin
Location: Noe Valley, San Francisco
Size: 1000 sq. ft.
Years lived in: 4
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People's homes should reflect their personalities, and their lives. Dan and Eszte...
We're envious. Michelle Green had the opportunity to visit M.F.K. Fisher's "Last House" in Glen Ellen -- not something mere mortals who aren't affiliated with The New York Times get to do. Anyone who...
If you are being very good it's possible you've already done most of your holiday shopping (oh, how we envy you!), but if you're like us, you've still got a long way to go. Knock a few more names off ...
It makes all kinds of sense for those of use who need to spread out when we're working: the dining table is often the widest, clearest surface in the house. It makes even more sense from the perspec...
We've blogged The Oregonian (and the companion website, OregonLive) before, so it seems only fair that they turn the tables on AT. See what they got right -- and what they got very wrong -- below the ...
We're always interested in the unique ways people display their books in their homes. And we're also always interested in that awkward space underneath stairs. When we found this flickr photo, we re...
How does she do it? We're still trying to get our home put together after moving almost a month ago, and Victoria's come up with yet another version of her Pacific Heights apartment. ...
Brenda is looking for some info: I found this chair on the sidewalk (outside a mom and pop restaurant) a few weeks ago. They were using it for the valet. I fell in love, went in to ask if I could buy ...
Although hanging plates on a wall isn't a new design idea, when we saw this photo posted in abchao's Flickr photostream, we just had to share. For those of us hoping to update our dining rooms for t...
So it's a week past the election and you're still looking out the window at your lawn sign. Recycle? Save for posterity? Re-nest offered a few ideas, but now you've got one other option -- get it ou...
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When Randy Fishfader bought a 1927 cottage in Salem, Oregon, she thought it was perfect... except that it was a bit small and poorly laid out. With help from local architect Karl Anderson, Tu...
What lovely curvy lines this DWR Alto Desk has. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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Our absolute favorite rooms are those that are simple, comfortable, down-to-earth. Much like Urban Mercantile owner Bradley Burch's rented kitchen, which, he says, needs new paint and plaster, among ...
Sandi's entry for our Fall Colors Contest was one of our favorites, so we were really happy when we discovered more photos of her home today......
The dining spot in session's apartment rivals any hip cafe in ambience.
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Back in July, Gregory gave us suggestions on how to re-use green tea leaves as a natural deodorizer to freshen up the home. We like this idea of re-using the leaves for a completely different purpose ...
One of our good friends recently got back from a fantastic trip. With her she brought great photos, and our favorite is this beautiful living wall by artist Patrick Blanc. ...
Allison Arieff has a lovely post over on the Sunset blog about Growers and Nomads, a publication and website that we hadn't come across before. They believe that building a wonderful life starts with...
Sara sent us a good question from Seattle: We are dying to redecorate our apartment and need all the help we can get. We've rented it for almost 3 years and it is time from some improvement. My husban...
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Back in August, AT:SF reader Spinningscreen wrote in to ask for suggestions of what to do with a long hallway. Jump below to see the results......
We're not sure what era these pieces remind us of, but in our hackneyed grasp of period decor we imagine the study of Sherlock Holmes, if he were a woman. Maybe not for everyone, maybe not for e...
Three things we love: Melamine, flowers, and items that "nest." So, as you can imagine, we really love these floral nesting bowls from Spoon Sisters. And the colors! They remind us of Spring. ...
We're loving the black trend that's been emerging in home decor lately, as evidence by numerous posts, like here and here. But if you can't paint your walls or want to introduce the trend in moderatio...
And "pop" goes the color in your dining room with this DWR Icon Pendant. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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