Two years after Barnaby Grist and Ellen Goldberg bought their Noe Valley Victorian, they were ready for a change. Opting to keep the classic façade and the front rooms of the home as is, they enlis...
We love the bright jolt of orange paired with more muted colors. But what happens when you tone down the orange, too? Pairing a burnt, rusty hue with other muted colors gives you results that are so...
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 it s...
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 pinned up ...
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. ...
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....
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......
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....
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 to so...
Ever since falling back, we've noticed the markedly earlier darkness setting in. One way to keep things cozy: a little warm lamplight....
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 of the...
Looking to add a creative touch to your office space but are tired of the stick-on decals? A one-of-a-kind mural can make your space stand out from the rest. We love the look of this innocent painti...
Rising high above the SOMA streets on the 52nd floor, the Icons of Design designer showcase transformed the interiors of four of the luxurious Grand Residences in Millennium Tower. Twenty-five of th...
Back in about 1984, my mom covered one of the dining room walls with mirror tiles. They were each 12x12" and covered in a splattered gold pattern. Even then, I appreciated how much all of that mirro...
Rusty reds and oranges; deep, rich browns; golden yellows. These are the colors we associate with fall, and I'll never tire of them. But it's refreshing to conceive of a new autumnal palette, one whos...
One of these rooms is filled with original, antique and handcrafted pieces. The other was styled using replicas and mass produced accessories. Can you tell the difference? And even if your discernin...
Maybe it’s the mad scientist in us but this seems to be an appropriate time of year to invent and experiment with our homes. ...
Most radiator covers we've encountered are framed in wood, inset with perforated metal screens, and covered in years and years of paint. So it's refreshing to see this handcrafted version in a Japan...
Calling all Portlanders! If you need a change of scenery and don't mind a serious shrinkage of your living space, this houseboat docked in the seaside town of Scapoose, Oregon, might be just the thing...
Offices, even those belonging to designers, can often have a sterile, generic feel that fails to convey the spirit and creativity of their occupants. But the San Francisco studios of the Jeffers Desig...
In shelter media, we're always drawn to dramatic bedrooms, with dark or saturated walls, bold bedding, oversized artwork, and heavy drapes. But the truth is, such choices often seem unrealistic for ac...
Like Sparrow and several Apartment Therapy readers who agreed, I'm not exactly a fan of the color pink. Which is why I surprised myself by having these two pics to add to the list of Pink Rooms That...
Plaids are everywhere right now, and the trend seems perfect for the cozy autumn season. Of course, plaid can also be a risky choice, as it can easily trigger a country-cottage explosion; plaid layere...
So here's a question we've been pondering: Has Halloween ruined orange and black forever, or is this a color combination that can work beautifully in the right home? Is it possible to design an orange...
What design inspiration can possibly be gathered from a serviceable fitness center, you ask? David Barton Gym is not your ordinary grey-clad, fluorescent sweat-box. Quite the contrary – this palace...
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