The Latest: Mar 2009

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Kitchen Spotlight: Lori’s Serene Farmhouse

Look at this simply lovely farmhouse kitchen from Lori in Long Island. She just finished renovating this old farmhouse kitchen on a budget, using a mixture of modern, serene colors and old-fashioned industrial fittings. • Click here for full post: Kitchen Spotlight: Lori’s Serene Farmhouse

Faith Durand

Mar 18, 2009

Before & After: A Modest Galley Kitchen Makeover

Let’s just say the kitchen was not what attracted us to our new home. Country rooster decor was in abundance and so were peeling vinyl floor tiles, 80s lace valances, and honey-stained cabinetry — not exactly our dream kitchen. However, coming out of grad school, we weren’t really in a position for a total dream kitchen remodel, so we prioritized our list of essential updates, enlisted a handyman friend, and went to work…FIRST ROW• 1 Before & After views.

Leah Moss

Mar 13, 2009

House Tour: Emily’s Crisp & Contemporary Studio

Name: Emily BallardProfession: Gallery Assistant/ Appraisal SupervisorLocation: Lincoln Park, ChicagoSize: Roughly 300 sq ft rented studioTime lived in: 7 months >> With solid bones and some interesting history, Emily has been able to make her Lincoln Park studio an open, light, whimsical yet thought-out home in just a few months. In a building that used to be a hotel, the (small) floor plans of each unit replicate those of vintage hotels.

Heather Blaha

Mar 12, 2009

Look!: Alexis’ DIY Spice Rack

We were having girls night at our friend Alexis’ house last week when we spotted her DIY version of a spice rack. Her kitchen occupies quite a small space, not to mention her husband is a chef (meaning they have every spice and cooking utensil known to man). Since they were out of space but needed a handy spice rack, Alexis to matters into her own hands.Picking up a handful of drawer dividers from The Container Store, Alexis went to town.

Beth Zeigler

Mar 6, 2009

House Tour: K & R’s Seaside Retreat

Name: K & R’sLocation: Kalk Bay, Cape TownType: Apartment Size: 900 sq.ft.Years lived in: 7 months, renting. >> R & K have created a peaceful retreat in the beautiful town of Kalk Bay. It feels like a weekend getaway, yet they live here full time.

Liezel Strauss

Mar 5, 2009

House Tour: Margaret’s Recession Proof Home

Name: MargaretLocation: Fort Greene, BrooklynSize: 775 sqft. 3-room rentalYears lived in: less than 1 year >> Last time we met Margaret, she was unpacking. Since that house tour, Margaret has worked hard and it shows! She painted and purged, found a place for all her things, bought and installed strategic lighting, and rearranged to make the best use of a somewhat unusual layout.

Jill Slater

Mar 4, 2009