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Apartment Therapy Archive: Jun 2013

Briana & Dominic’s Beautiful Bungalow
Name: Briana Babani and Dominic Cancilla Location: North Loop; Austin, Texas Size: 1050 square feet Years lived in: Rented 1.5 years Artist Briana Babani and her husband Dominic had to tackle two of the biggest challenges renters face. One: how to combine the homes of two furniture lovers (recently married) and two: how to make a home with a stylish previous owner and very distinctive bones look like you.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 27, 2013
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How High Should My Countertops Be?
Welcome to Wilsonart Wednesday! We’ve teamed up with the kitchen experts at Wilsonart to answer our readers’ questions about kitchen renovation. We’ll be posting the answers on Wilsonart Wednesdays all summer long, so ask your questions here and check back in for the answers!– Niki R.The ergonomic rule-of-thumb is that your elbows should be bent at a 45-degree angle when your hands are resting on the countertop.
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Jun 26, 2013
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Can I Glue Laminate on Laminate?
Welcome to Wilsonart Wednesday! We’ve teamed up with the kitchen experts at Wilsonart to answer our readers’ questions about kitchen renovation. We’ll be posting the answers on Wilsonart Wednesdays all summer long, so ask your questions here and check back in for the answers!– Margaret M.A: We don’t typically recommend laminating over laminate – but you can do it if you’re willing to put some elbow grease into it.
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Jun 26, 2013
Keep It Cool: 15 Inspiring Outdoor Showers & Bathrooms
I love being outdoors, and I love long showers, so to me, the combination of those two things = pure bliss. Now all I need, besides an endless summer, is a backyard with a little more, er, privacy. TOP ROW:1. An outdoor tub under a citrus tree is just about perfect. From Alexandra Eliot’s 1890’s Farmhouse (click to see full tour). 2.
Nancy Mitchell
Jun 26, 2013
Before & After: A Prank Makeover
Imagine your job takes you out of town for a couple of months. When it’s finally time to come home, you think about how you can’t wait to kick back in your own  bedroom with your own stuff. But here’s something you didn’t expect: Your roommates decided to give your tidy space a major makeover. And it’s not exactly your style …That’s what happened to Reddit user Twoverend.
AnnaMaria Stephens
Jun 26, 2013
The Gorings’ Bright, Inspiring Home & Secret Garden Studio
Name: Ebba, Andy and Euan Goring Location: Kinross, Scotland Size: 3 Bedroom Maisonette Years lived in: 3 years; Owned Ebba and Andrew, newly wed and expecting their first child, found their diamond in the rough in the form of a two story maisonnette in bonny Kinross. The building itself is over a hundred years old, and was converted in the 1960’s.
Lizzie Ford
Jun 25, 2013
Before & After: Plain Bedroom Wall Gets Glam Stencil Treatment
The whole project, including the paint, cost $27. If this sounds good to you too, head on over to Chrissann’s blog, Ducklings in a Row Thanks, Chrissann!
Dabney Frake
Jun 25, 2013
Rachel & Brett’s “Resourcefully Chic” Family Home
Name:RachelLocation:Size: Years Lived In:In the heart of downtown Colorado Springs sits a quaint, colorful house filled with laughter and the pitter patter of playful feet. It’s the bustling Denbow home of four, headed up by crafty momma blogger Rachel Denbow, of Smile and Wave and Red Velvet Art. Upon arrival at the Denbow abode, I am greeted at the door by young Sebastian. “Izzy drink?!” he asks with excitement. “I cleaned my room!
Kathryn Bacalis
Jun 24, 2013
Tamara & Jessica’s Community Reviver: The Humble Pie Store
Name: Tamara Brink and Jessica Dolgan / The Humble Pie Store  Location: Baker Neighborhood, Denver, ColoradoSize: 1500 square feetYears occupied: 8 months Remember in elementary school, how there were those chicks who were (crazy) good at everything? I mean, they could paint, rock the perfect outfit everyday, nail the crazy math problem on the chalkboard, and even show up the boys in kickball?
Kathryn Bacalis
Jun 20, 2013
Before & After: Old Chair, New Material
Here’s kind of a cool thing. This steel-framed chair had seen better days. Enter Janusz, who has an abiding love for the world’s most humble material — cardboard — and for bringing old furniture back to life. Click here to see what he did next. While the text isn’t in English, there are enough photos so you get the idea how it was made here and here. It almost look like inlay, doesn’t it?Thanks for sharing, Janusz!
Dabney Frake
Jun 19, 2013
Before & After: Lindsay’s Filthy to Fabulous Record Cabinet
Lindsay fell in love with the shape of this vintage record player console from Craigslist, but when she picked it up, it was beyond dirty. A lot of elbow grease and a little paint later, check out the results:From Lindsay: I have a thing for vintage record player cabinets. I found this Mid-Century style record console that had been gutted on Craigslist, and picked it up immediately. It is solid wood, and was in fairly good condition. Except it was FILTHY.
Tara Bellucci
Jun 18, 2013
10 Things To Pack for Cooking on Vacation
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)From The Kitchn → 10 Things To Pack for Cooking on Vacation
Carrie McBride
Jun 18, 2013
The Budget for Christine & Pierre’s Kitchen
We’ve seenthe current state of Christine and Pierre’s kitchen, and a glimpse intotheir inspiration for the project. Here, we take a closer look at the budget. • The Budget for Christine Pierre’s Kitchen Apartment Therapy
Cambria Bold
Jun 18, 2013
10 Recipes: Meals to Feed a Crowd
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)From The Kitchn→10 Easy Vacation Meals to Feed a Crowd
Janel Laban
Jun 17, 2013
Before & After: Josh’s Thrift to Mid-Century Style Dresser
Josh found this dresser, solid and in good condition, but not quite his style, at a Dallas thrift shop. With a few basic updates, he turned lots of laminate into a mid-century style showpiece:From Josh: I found this dresser for $60 at a local thrift shop here in Dallas, Texas. It’s made entirely of laminate particle board, barely used, and very solid. I knew it had great lines and good bones, but lacked any personality.
Tara Bellucci
Jun 17, 2013
How To Make a Vintage Plate Tiered Dessert Stand
These tiered cake stands are inexpensive to make, and a great way to use old dishes destined for donation. They also lookjustfancy enough and add great height to a dessert table — all good things. • DIY Vintage Plate Tiered Dessert Stand Apartment Therapy
Cambria Bold
Jun 17, 2013
How to Make Kouign Amann at Home
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • How to Make Kouign Amann The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jun 14, 2013
Jeanie’s Cavalcade of Candy & Cartoons
Name: JeanieLocation: East Village – NY, NY I likened the aesthetic of my home to Pee Wee’s Big Top situated in Candyland. Being a child of the late 70s, my biggest influences were cartoons and candy which have somehow shaped my personal design approach. I’m an avid collector of nostalgic pop culture like lunch boxes, glass soda bottles, Pez and vintage finds like globes and Carnival Chalkware.
Janel Laban
Jun 14, 2013
5 Tips For Better Travel Food Photos
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Travel photography is a completely different beast that involves more than just the food. Here are some tips on getting the most out of food photography while traveling. • 5 Tips For Taking Better Food Photos When You Travel The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jun 14, 2013
What’s Your Style Sign? Mystic Medusa’s Astrological Decor Tips
Mystic Medusa Mystic Medusa:hereARIES: Aries craves simplicity and a funky-inspirational atmosphere from which to operate. Think primary colors — most of all red — Mark Rothko-style massive bright abstracts if there is to be art, and the most insane, enviable and functionally loud sound system possible. TAURUS:The couch is the center of the Taurean universe, and ideally it is ultra-comfortable and yet provides proper support.
Abby Stone
Jun 13, 2013
Review: Cooked by Michael Pollan
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Although it does contain four recipes, Michael Pollan’s new bookCooked: A Natural History of Transformationis not a cookbook. It is, however, a book for cooks, as well as a book for people who would like to cook but don’t, or can’t, or won’t. • Cooked by Michael Pollan The Kitchn
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Jun 13, 2013
A Modern Kitchen in Denver
Jed and Caitlin’s seasoned kitchen is modern, industrial, and sleek.Despite the monochromatic scheme, the kitchen evokes a sense of warmth and openness. • Kitchen Tour: A Modern Kitchen in Denver The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jun 13, 2013
Before & After: The Power of Shelves
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • Kitchen Before & After The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jun 12, 2013
New Recipes from The Kitchn
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)This past week, we gave you all of our favorite pack-and-go meals for a long day of travel. If a car trip or plane ride is in your near future, take your pick! Take a look back through all our recipes from this week for even more road food inspiration. • New
Cambria Bold
Jun 12, 2013
Review: Kyocera Ceramic Chefs Knife
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)A chef’s knife has to wear a lot of hats in the kitchen, and I’ve always wondered how a lightweight, brittle ceramic blade would hold up when put to the test. • Review: Kyocera Ceramic Chefs Knife The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jun 11, 2013
Paola and Steve’s Light-Filled Modern Home
Name: Paola, Steve, and their twin baby sonsLocation: Venice Beach, CaliforniaSize: 2500 square feetYears Lived In: 1.5 When Paola and Steve purchased their Venice Beach home, it was essentially a blank canvas. More specifically, a boxy blank canvas with impressively high ceilings, a wide open floorplan, copious natural light, wood floors, and exposed beams.  It had all the makings of an enviable modernist dream home.
Bridget Pizzo
Jun 11, 2013
Before & After: Beige Office Made Beautiful
Where I used to avoid working in my cluttered office since I could just carry my laptop elsewhere in the house, I now ONLY want to work in here.  The mood it creates is nothing short of inspiring. I used the rich wood tones and bold colors that I love, and I added in pops of color in unexpected places.
Dabney Frake
Jun 11, 2013
How Do You Pack Food For Traveling?
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Now that we’re into vacation season, it’s time to start thinking about how to take food on the road. So we’re wondering: what products do you rely on to help you pack and keep food for a trip? • How Do You Pack Food For Traveling? The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jun 11, 2013
5 Camp Kitchens To Meet All Your Needs
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Heading into the great wild this summer? You could totally rough it, of course, but if you’d like a little help with food storage, organization, and cleanup, then one of these five camp kitchens is a worthwhile purchase. • 5 Camp Kitchens To Meet All Your Needs The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jun 10, 2013
Carl & Emma’s Well-Traveled Family Home
Name: Carl and Emma Morenikeji of ScaramangaLocation: Freuchie, Fife, ScotlandSize: 4 bedroom HouseYears lived in: 7 years; OwnedSome years ago, when Carl and Emma set out to ‘find themselves’ traveling the world, they found each other — and spent a further two years journeying together before returning to the UK. Their love of adventure and other cultures is evident from the moment you step inside their beautiful family home.
Lizzie Ford
Jun 10, 2013
Kitty’s Folding Screen Small Space
Name: KittyLocation: Bangkok, Thailand I recently acquired a 490 square feet 1-bedroom in an upscale condo in downtown Bangkok but it costs as much as a three story house with a garden in the suburbs. So to save money, I gave my friend who’s a budding freelance architect the project and an impossible task—to give me a lot of storage on the cheap while making the room look bigger.And he did it!
Janel Laban
Jun 10, 2013
10 Bonus Benefits to Small Space Living
We spend a lot of time throughout the year doling out advice on how to make the best of small spaces. Which got me thinking — I actually enjoy a lot of things about living in my rather petite abode and want to focus on the upside. So in classic Letterman fashion, here is my top ten list. It’s easier to clean. You’re less likely to overshop when space is a priority – so you save money. Small versions of furniture cost less. A lot less.
Kim Lucian
Jun 10, 2013
Protein Pick Me Up: 10 Midday Boosts
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)When you get the 2:30 slump and need something with a little boost, here are 10 snacks to grab from home for your on-the-go energy needs. • Protein Pick Me Up: 10 Midday Boosts The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jun 10, 2013
Michele and Ryan’s New Beginning
Name: Michele and Ryan Tansey (plus Jake, Paws and Princess) Location: Madrona, Seattle, Washington Size: 2,080 square feet Years lived in: 3 years; Owned Michele and Ryan Tansey may look familiar to you — they were featured in an Apartment Therapy House Tour in 2011 and in an editorial post about their wedding at home.
Andie Powers
Jun 7, 2013
Tips for Building a Travel Eatinerary
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • Building a Travel Eatinerary The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jun 7, 2013
15 Snacks for Road Trips & Plane Rides
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Traveling this summer? Make sure your backpack is stocked with a good supply of nibbles and snacks. Here are fifteen of our favorites — from granola bars and kale chips to homemade Cracker Jacks and more. • 15 Snacks for Road Trips & Plane Rides The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jun 6, 2013
Before & After: Simple Changes Make a Big Difference
It doesn’t always take expensive and dramatic changes to refresh a room. Follow me after the jump to see how Andi used small details to pack a new punch in her attic guest room.Just by adding adding a bold blue and a few new accessories, Andi took this guest room from minimal and plain to cheery Mediterranean cottage. She painted in headboards, added a table, lamp, pillows, and a window treatment, and called it a day.
Alysha Findley
Jun 6, 2013
Do This Before Leaving On a Trip
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Before you leave on a trip, you probably remember to take out the trash, do the dishes and clean out the refrigerator. But there is one more thing you could be doing to make your return a whole lot happier. • Do This One Thing Before Leaving On a Trip The
Cambria Bold
Jun 6, 2013
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Is a Backsplash Necessary?
Welcome to Wilsonart Wednesday! We’ve teamed up with the kitchen experts at Wilsonart to answer our readers’ questions about kitchen renovation. We’ll be posting the answers on Wilsonart Wednesdays all summer long, so ask your questions here and check back in for the answers!Q: You know how many countertops have a lip along the back edge that extends a few inches up the wall? Is that necessary? Does it serve some practical purpose?– Cassandra W.
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Jun 5, 2013
Kirsty and Pete’s Lovingly Restored Scottish Fishing Captain’s House
Name: Kirsty (Lovely Pigeon) and Pete (Uniform) Thomas Location: Cellardyke, Fife, Scotland Size: Three story house with attached netloft containing kitchen and studio; 1800+ sq feet Years lived in: 6 years; Owned Kirsty and Pete Thomas live and breathe design, so it’s no surprise that all that creativity leaks out around their home from time to time. This old house has serious personality.
Lizzie Ford
Jun 5, 2013
35 Ways to Love Your Cast Iron Skillet
(Image credit: Emma Christensen)Given proper loving care — and less of it than you might think — the cast iron skillet can be your friend with benefits in the kitchen. Here are 35 ways to love your skillet more; it will love you back — I promise. • 35 Ways to Love Your Cast Iron
Cambria Bold
Jun 5, 2013
Pretty Pastels in the Kitchen
Whether you pick one pale hue and sprinkle it throughout, or choose to add a sherbet rainbow to your space, here are 13 pastel kitchen finds that will also be light on your wallet. • Pretty Pastels in the Kitchen Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jun 4, 2013
Primer: Choosing a Great Bottle of Rosé
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Regular readers at The Kitchn will know that I am a committed rosé wine fan, and while I drink rosé wine all year round, there is something about the arrival of spring and summer that seems to herald in these pink and salmon toned wines. • Choosing a Bottle of Rosé
Cambria Bold
Jun 4, 2013
Ali & Dustin’s Reinvented Piece of Denver History: The Black Eye Coffee Shop
Name: Black Eye Coffee Shop  Location: Highland Neighborhood, Denver, Colorado  Size: 1,200 square feet Years Occupied: 1.5 years, open for 8 months A year and a half ago Ali and Dustin ventured into a dilapidated storefront on Navajo street. It was a space they had walked past a number of times, but that night something was different. The “Coffee Shop Coming Soon” sign that had graced its facade for months had come down, and they were intrigued.
Kathryn Bacalis
Jun 4, 2013
Space Solutions for Small Kitchens
I’m so inspired by the myriad ways in which this year’s crew of Small Cool entrants made the most of their small cooking spaces. Read on for ideas for making a small kitchen work for you.
Carrie McBride
Jun 3, 2013
Which Glass Goes with Which Drink?
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)If you’ve ever felt befuddled at the variety of glassware available, or wondered about the proper vessel in which to serve a Weizen wheat beer, or a bit of sherry, then you’ll enjoy this Glassware poster from The Boys Club 101 Mixology series. • Poster: Guide to Glassware The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jun 3, 2013
A Recipe for Arrested Development Fans
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)There’s no better meal to accompany yourArrested Development viewingmarathons than this recreation of the show’s infamous “Skip’s Scramble,” which includes 12 separate recipes referencing the show, from Cornball Cakes to Hot Ham Water . • Skip’s Scramble The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jun 3, 2013
Weekend Kitchen Upgrades on a Budget
If you’re the sort who relaxes by doing projects around the house, one of these low-cost kitchen upgrades might be just the thing for you. Here are 5 kitchen pick-me-ups that you can do in a weekend • Weekend Kitchen Upgrades Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jun 3, 2013