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A Roundup of Budget Planters
Think that the only inexpensive planters available are the ubiquitous terra cotta pots? Not so! We’ve found 15 fun, colorful and modern pots to house your plants and adorn your home — all under $20. • Budget Planters Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 5, 2012
Easy DIY Outdoor Rug
This month we’ve been focusing on how to make your outdoor space look and function best for your family. If you’re in need of a super cheap outdoor rug fix, we’ve got a solution for you. This bright and cheery burlap rug is easy to make and cost us less than $15!Materials: • burlap • acrylic paint• painters tape or stencils• clear acrylic caulk Instructions:Step 1: Spread out your burlap (fabric.
Carrie McBride
Apr 5, 2012
Before & After: Bright Craft Room Redux
From all-purpose craft room/storage room to spectacularly organized and inspiring workspace, this craft room makeover is enough to make the best of us a little envious.I love the industrial touches with the work stool, table legs and chains that hold up the shelving. It doesn’t go over the top and retains a refined edge.The makeover was done by Real Simple so of course they focused not just on the aesthetics, but functionality and organization.
Michelle Chin
Apr 5, 2012
Home Uses for Restaurant Equipment
Watching Top Chef is like flipping through a catalog, only we’re taking notes on kitchen furniture and tools instead of recipes. Here are a few ideas for using restaurant equipment in your home office. • Restaurant Equipment Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 5, 2012
A Creative Collective In Atwater Village
Names: Bri Emery of Design Love Fest, Brian Morrow + Jonathan Lynch of Sharkpig, Steve Pappin of Son Of A Shark Pig, Max Wanger of Max Wanger Photo, Michael Antonia of The Flashdance & Yeah! Rentals and Emma Robertson of EmmaDimeLocation: Atwater Village — Los Angeles, CAWorkspace Type: Loft StudioYears worked in: 1 year When you gather up seven awesome creatives to share an office space, you will surely have a colorful, eclectic, fun atmosphere.
Bethany Nauert
Apr 4, 2012
Dealing with Quirky Furnished Rentals
I’ve been traveling full time for a while now and have rented many short-term furnished homes, some with quirks. Like a condo in Vancouver with a sliding door from the shower into the kitchen! • Quirky Furnished Rentals Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 4, 2012
Before & After: Restoring a Childhood Wood Bed
Maury (Mars for short) is slowly but surely redoing her guest room to make it an inviting place for friends and family to visit. Since she is working with a budget, she is reusing furniture from her childhood- furniture she loves but that looks well-loved in return. Using some familiar products, Mars managed to transform the look of her childhood bed for this new adult space.Oh the joy and wonder that is Howard Restor-a-Finish and Feed-n-Wax!
Colleen Quinn
Apr 4, 2012
Before & After: A Fire Station Playset
Most people would consider this playset good to go, as is. It’s big, in great shape, and loaded with features. Clear a space, secure that puppy to the ground and let the kids get crazy. But some folks are not satisfied with good to go — they envision great to go. And then they make it happen.Whee-ooo whee-ooo, call the fire department because this project is blazing with awesomeness. Michell from Girl in Air scored this play set used for a fraction of what it would cost new.
Richard Popovic
Apr 4, 2012
Small Dishwasher Options
Small dishwashers can be built into cabinets, attached to the sink via hoses, or there are countertop models. If you have a small kitchen, here are some dishwashers to consider. • Small Dishwasher Options Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 4, 2012
Check Out Apartment Therapy’s New Outdoor Channel
We’ve always loved and covered the outsides of our homes, but we’ve never been able to steer all that good stuff to one central place. We’ve just launched our Outdoor Channel, where we’ll be showcasing the great outdoors every day. • New Outdoor Channel Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 3, 2012
Tips For Storing Luggage at Home
For those of us who don’t have much closet space (let alone garages, attics, or basements!) where oh where are we supposed to store our luggage? Sure, there are some decent soft-sided suitcases out there, but many of the most durable suitcases are not exactly beautiful and they have hard sides and take up some serious space. One solution comes from the folks over at the blog In Decent Order who screwed in hooks high up on the wall of a large closet to hang their luggage from.
Catrin Morris
Apr 3, 2012
Drilling Drainage Holes in Plant Pots
We all have plant pots sans drainage holes which puts your plants at risk of root rot. So, what can you do to remedy this? Create your own drainage hole – here’s how… • Drill Drainage Holes Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 3, 2012
How To Green Clean Your Bedroom
We tout the importance of keeping kitchens and baths clean. But what about where we spend a third of our day: the bedroom? Here’s our ultimate guide to green cleaning your bedroom. • Green Clean Your Bedroom Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 2, 2012
Why A Tripod Is Worth It
Ok, listen up friends, shooting with a tripod is the way to go. Why lug around and purchase another piece of equipment that seems to slow me down and get in my way? Because of the photographs. • Why a Tripod is Worth It Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 2, 2012