Who says that contemporary homes have to be cold and sterile? Here at Apartment Therapy, this year and every year, we strive to strike a balance with a comfortable mix of modernity and warmth. Take a look at these examples from 2010:
Images: as linked above
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Beth's Romantic & Retro Residence
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The Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces 
Apartment Therapy Presents 
The Eight-Step Home Cure 
Shaw's Original Fir...
How to Cook Moist & Tender Chicken Breasts Every Time
How To Cook Tender, Chewy Wheat Berries on the Stovetop
love the lived in feel of these photos, especially with all the colors too!
http://www.thelateafternoon.com
does anyone know the lamp in the first picture?
Hey jmsnyc, Lamp - by BTC Lighting was purchased at Marston & Langinger.