Apartment Therapy Archive: Mar 2013

Inspiration Gallery: Jaw-Dropping Bedroom Details

This post is all about gasp-inducing details – elements that stop you in your tracks, take your breath away and, in one fell swoop, transform an ordinary space into an extraordinary one.Some of the details are architectural, and some are the result of dramatic furnishing choices, but each provides an undeniable “wow” in the experience of the room.TOP ROW:1.

Bethany Seawright

Mar 29, 2013

Love Your Appliances? Tell Us Why!

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • Love Your Appliances? Tell Us the Maker & Model! The Kitchn

Cambria Bold

Mar 29, 2013

Ideas for a Spring Table Top Garden

Are you itching for some spring greenery, despite this late snow? With the holiday weekend ahead, forget spring greens outside and create them inside instead. • Spring Table Top Garden Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 29, 2013

Before and After: Bri Emery’s Living Room Makeover

Design Love FestEmily Henderson Color and light were important elements of this makeover, and it couldn’t be cheerier. Bri and Emily went with a mix of vintage, eclectic, mid-century and new pieces to create this lively and delicious space. The turquoise, fuchsia, gold and natural palette melds beautifully. The ample foliage brings the room together, softens the palette and creates such a calm and peaceful environment.To see more of the makeover, check out Design Love Fest.

Alysha Findley

Mar 29, 2013

Why Panna Cotta is the Perfect Dessert

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Panna cotta can always be the right dessert — whether you’re throwing a fancy party or a small one, have lots of time or no time, are gluten-free, dairy-free, allergy-prone, vegan, or simply craving a delicious and creamy sweet. • Panna Cotta The Kitchn

Cambria Bold

Mar 29, 2013

The Best Outdoor String Lights

It’s almost time for outdoor entertaining, and Maxwell’s getting a jump on the game. Today he shares his favorite string lights for the backyard, balcony or patio. • The Best Outdoor Lights Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 29, 2013

Arjen’s Dutch Curiosity Kitchen

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Architect Arjenlives with his family in a little corner of Amsterdam. Their kitchen is typical Dutch style, with two walls of parallel kitchen units, divided by a narrow passage, which opens into a wider dining and social area… • Arjen’s Dutch Kitchen The Kitchn

Cambria Bold

Mar 28, 2013

Storage Solutions for Apartment Kitchens

One of the most frequent problems in a kitchen is a lack of storage, an issue compounded by a rental kitchen. When you can’t renovate, refer to this round up of ideas instead. • Storage for Kitchens Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 28, 2013

10 Chocolate-Dipped Desserts

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)For a treat you could have strawberries, or you could have strawberriesdipped in chocolate. Have a macaron, or a macarondipped in chocolate.You see where I’m going. • Chocolate-Dipped Desserts The Kitchn

Cambria Bold

Mar 28, 2013

What Household Tasks Do You Hate?

We all have harmless little household tasks that infuriate us for no reason. Nobody likes messy jobs like unclogging drains, but what about simple ones like changing light bulbs? • What Tasks Do You Hate? Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 28, 2013

15 Fresh and Bright Desserts for Spring

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)The first get-together of spring needs a special dessert to mark the occasion, don’t you think? A fluffy cake or a parfait with billowy whipped cream, some crunch and a drizzle of honey. Here are 15 recipes that we think will do the job admirably. • 15 Desserts for Spring The

Cambria Bold

Mar 27, 2013

Rental Roundups: Our Best Tips

We’re all about rental solutions this month, and here’s a round up of our best tips for making your temporary house a home. • Our Best Rental Tips Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 27, 2013

Leigh’s ‘One Window Too Many’ Renovation

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)What’s the incentive to undergo a kitchen renovation? For Kitchn reader Leigh, it was a desire to make the most of the view outside. “Our goal from the beginning was to open up the views by having as many windows as possible and no upper cabinets…” • Leigh’s Kitchen Renovation The

Cambria Bold

Mar 27, 2013

Seth & Allison’s Kitchen Reno Diary

Over on Apartment Therapy, Seth & Allison’s construction crew is hanging drywall in their new kitchen. Three weeks left on the renovation; think they’ll make the deadline? • Seth’s Kitchen Renovation Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 27, 2013

New Recipes from The Kitchn

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • New Recipes from The Kitchn The Kitchn

Cambria Bold

Mar 26, 2013

Life Without a Dishwasher

Are you lazy about doing dishes, and recoil in abject horror at the thought of cleaning them by hand? Here are a few tips for tackling life without a dishwasher. • Life Without a Dishwasher Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 26, 2013

Tip: Store Grated Ginger in the Freezer

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)I have a little ritual when I bring fresh ginger home from the market:peel, grate, freeze. Not only is this a great way to keep ginger fresh longer, but it becomes incredibly easy topunch up a sauce, stir fry, or smoothie any time you want some gingery spice. • Grated Ginger in

Cambria Bold

Mar 26, 2013

Perfect Veggies for Window Boxes

Plant veggies in window boxes willy-nilly and most of those poor plants just won’t flourish. Check these out first for some ideas of which plants do best in shallow soils. • Veggies for Window Boxes Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 26, 2013

Clean Your Copper with Salt and Ketchup!

(Image credit: Dana Velden)I actually don’t care for shiny copper, but occasionally the few pieces I have need a little cleaning up, so I was fascinated to read an article on the Kaufmann Mercantile website that recommends two very unexpected ingredients to clean copper… • Clean Your Copper The Kitchn

Cambria Bold

Mar 25, 2013

What Not to Compost or Recycle

Composting and recycling seem straightforward, but as with most processes, there are shades of gray. Here’s a nice refresher for those of us who wonder if we were helping the process or muddling it up. • What Not to Compost Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 25, 2013

Before & After: A Mini Porch Makeover

I love a good porch. Maybe that’s because I don’t have one (and am dreaming of the day), but this one really caught my eye! At first, not terrible, but definitely not dazzling. And now for the after: check out that gorgeous, bright yellow door! The simplest touches, like the paint colors, brand new bench and pretty flower planter, jazz this space up and gave it a whole new outlook. Click on over to The Rooster and the Hen for more details on this before and after!

Andie Powers

Mar 25, 2013

5 Habits For Keeping Clear Countertops

Getting countertops cleared is easy, right? But what aboutkeepingthem that way for more than a day? Now,that’sthe tricky part! Here are five habits that can help keep your countertops clear and make for more enjoyable cooking • Clear Countertops The Kitchn

Cambria Bold

Mar 25, 2013

Easter Egg Experiments for Children

Easter is coming, and it’s time to have fun with eggs! There are tons of different ways to experiment — here are a few basic ones for all age groups. • Easter Egg Experiments Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 25, 2013

10 Budget Wine Picks For a Polenta Dinner

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)It was ‘polenta party‘ time at Faith’s house last week, and she served it with a delicious dish of beef braised in red wine. So, the big question we pondered was, what wine or rather what wines to serve alongside this robust, meaty, yet creamy dish? • 10 Budget Wine Picks

Cambria Bold

Mar 22, 2013

Mini Might: Small Versions of Big Things

This post is dedicated to small versions of big things that make life more convenient and enjoyable, starting with this compact portable dishwasher. It not only fits, but it also frees up counter space! • Mini Versions of Big Things Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 22, 2013

An Italian Polenta Supper Party

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)This week I’ve beensharing one of the most fun dinner partiesI’ve ever hosted — we invited six friends over and threw an Italian polenta party anchored by a four-foot-long board in the middle of the table! Here’s how it all came together: • Polenta Supper Party The Kitchn

Cambria Bold

Mar 22, 2013

More Ways to Use Aluminum Foil

Real Simple has a collection of other, possibly-new-to-you uses for aluminum foil. The best little tips and tricks are the ones you can use in a pinch and on the fly, and these definitely apply. • Ways to Use Aluminum Foil Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 22, 2013

Trending: Gold and Brass in the Kitchen

Brass and gold fixtures give your kitchen a certain je ne sais quoi. They’re warm and luxurious all at the same time, and look just as good in modern interiors as in traditional ones. • Trend: Gold in the Kitchen Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 21, 2013

15 Ways To Eat More Beans with Dinner

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Beans! Whether we’re talking black beans, white beans, or evenheirloom beans, beans make up some of the most satisfying meals in ourrepertoire. Here are 15 very tasty ways to start eating more of them! • 15 Ways To Eat More Beans with Dinner The Kitchn

Cambria Bold

Mar 21, 2013

An Italian Polenta Supper: The Party Plan

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Last week I threw a dinner tailored for the end of winter, one with hearty, rustic polenta and lots of red wine. We decided to add a dramatic centerpiece for this party — a four-foot-long polenta board! Want to see more? • An Italian Polenta Supper The Kitchn

Cambria Bold

Mar 20, 2013

Before & After: Jae’s Brightened Basement Stairs

Though this staircase to the basement got daily use, it wasn’t until the basement turned into a workout room that the stairs got a freshening up. See what just a little bit of paint did for Jae’s steps:From Jae: Even though I used the stairwell from the main living space to the basement and garage every day to get to my car, it was more utilitarian than decorative for the entire time we’ve lived here (8 years!).

Tara Bellucci

Mar 20, 2013

Win $10,000: Celebrate and Create the Art of Patron

Patrón is mixing it up with the Art of Patrón Contest, in which imaginative Patrón fans (such as yourselves) can enter to win$10,000for creating the greatest piece of art using, or inspired by, the iconic Patrón Tequila bottle… • Win $10,000: Celebrate and Create the Art of Patron Apartment Therapy

Cambria Bold

Mar 20, 2013

How Much Rent Can You Really Afford?

Knowing what you want in a rental apartment is pretty easy: space, location, storage, beautiful floors, light, etc. Finding all of those things within your budget can be a bit more difficult. But before you even start contemplating your rental possibilities, you should probably know what your budget is, and fortunately, this step isn’t all that difficult.

Carolyn Purnell

Mar 20, 2013

Seth & Allison’s Kitchen Renovation

Seth & Allison’s kitchen gets new windows today, and what a difference! It’s the fourth week of their renovation diary, with four more weeks to go… • Seth Allison Kitchen Reno Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 20, 2013

Easy Does It: Folding Shopping Carts

Sick of schlepping armloads of groceries from the store to your apartment? Think your arms are going to snap off after block three? Granny carts to the rescue! • Folding Shopping Carts Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 20, 2013

4 Unexpected Uses for Kitchen Tongs

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)When it comes to cooking dinner every night, one tool I can’t live without is my kitchen tongs. But I had no idea there were four more surprising uses for this everyday tool — including one that is especially helpful for short cooks like me. • Uses for Kitchen Tongs The

Cambria Bold

Mar 19, 2013

Maxwell & Ursula’s Light Renovation

It’s rental renovation-palooza over at Apartment Therapy this month. Our fearless leader Maxwell is tackling a new pad and showing us the process. Today he shares some kitchen plans and inspiration. • Maxwell’s Light Reno Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 19, 2013

Spruce Up Your Dining Room with Paint

Maybe your dining room could use a little extra pizzazz but you don’t want to buy new furniture. We’ve got some ideas to liven things up, and give meal times a little more oomph. • Paint Your Dining Chairs Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 19, 2013

New Recipes From The Kitchn

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)New recipes this week include meatball sliders, creamy cashew tomato soup, and a panini filled with ham and brie. And don’t forget a side salad — we have two brand new creamy dressings for you to try! • New Recipes From The Kitchn The Kitchn

Cambria Bold

Mar 19, 2013

Honeycomb for the Home

This hexagonal pattern is the bee’s knees – organic but also repetitive, and perfect for adding geometric interest to decor. Imagine it as a kitchen backsplash! • Honeycomb for the Home Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 18, 2013

Before & After: Katherine’s Custom Floating Desk

Katherine Hammond, an interior designer, had a very specific vision for the desk she wanted in the behind-the-bed nook in her Brooklyn Brownstone. For her project, she turned to Nick Dillon of Nick Knacks Creative Interiors, a New York-area contractor who was able to build the desk exactly as she envisioned it. The finished product is a desk that spans the entire length of the wall.

Nancy Mitchell

Mar 18, 2013

6 Ways To Clean Smelly Plastic Containers

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)No matter how thoroughly you scrub plastic containers, there comes a point where they start to smell a little…stale. Here are six ideas to freshen them up — without resorting to harsh chemicals. • Clean Plastic Containers The Kitchn

Cambria Bold

Mar 18, 2013

7 Ways to Rescue a Rental Kitchen

Like it or not, rental kitchens come furnished, which makes them difficult to personalize. Jason explores temporary ways to disguise old appliances, tile, flooring, or walls. • Rescuing a Rental Kitchen Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 18, 2013

15 Crazy & Creative Pinterest Lunches

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Leave it to Pinterest to give lunchtime a serious case of the crazy. Check out 15 of the most creative lunches we culled from the bowels of Pinterest. (And we promise: you’ll never look at sardines the same way again.) • 15 Crazy & Creative Pinterest Lunches The Kitchn

Cambria Bold

Mar 15, 2013

Charlotte’s New Life on a Budget

Name: CharlotteLocation: Southport, Connecticut We bought our circa 1900 house a couple of years ago from an older woman who’s idea of upkeep was locking the door behind her. (The only ‘repair’ she would admit to was the leaking skylight in the foyer…).

Janel Laban

Mar 15, 2013

End Grain & Edge Grain Cutting Boards

Nice cutting boards will last for years, so why not buy one that feels good to the touch, and looks beautiful? Kate shares her favorite end grain and edge grain finds, and tells us the difference between the two types. • Wooden Cutting Boards Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 15, 2013

One-Handed Meal Ideas For Busy Moms

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • One-Handed Meal Ideas The Kitchn

Cambria Bold

Mar 15, 2013

Buy or DIY: Cake Toppers

Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer or an order-from-the-interneter, we’ve got some fun cake toppers for you to peruse. Here are 10 great ones to purchase or make yourself. • Buy or DIY: Cake Toppers Apartment Therapy

Dabney Frake

Mar 15, 2013