The Latest: May 4, 2014

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Elizabeth’s Tiny Angled Attic Apartment in the Meatpacking District

Name: Elizabeth Location: Meatpacking District, New York City, New York My husband and I rent a 3rd floor walk up in the Meatpacking District. We moved from London the week that [Hurricane] Sandy hit and so our apartment search was narrowed to areas not affected by the storm, mainly Midtown and Upper West Side. When we walked around the West Village and Chelsea we fell in love with the area and knew we wanted to live here if we could afford an apartment.

Adrienne Breaux

May 4, 2014

Before & After: A Stylish Office and Guest Room Combo Transformation

Christina’s second bedroom is a tight eight feet wide by 13 feet long. But, despite the small size, she needed it to function both as an office and craft room, and a guestroom that could sleep two people. Christina turned this room with beige walls and bland carpet into a light and inspiring space to work and entertain guests! From Christina: The whole transformation cost about $800.

Adrienne Breaux

May 4, 2014

Carrie & Hal’s Modern Bohemian Home

Name: Carrie Gifford & Hal Mertz Location: Los Feliz; Los Angeles, California Size: 1,500 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 years; rented This is by far one of my favorite tours that I have ever gotten to shoot for Apartment Therapy. Not only is their home gorgeous, open and welcoming, but Carrie and Hal are also some of the most genuinely kind people I’ve ever met!

Andie Powers

May 4, 2014

Small Bathroom Ideas: 6 Room Brightening Tips for Tiny, Windowless Bathrooms

Small, windowless apartment (and house!) bathrooms can sometimes be dark, boring and incredibly uninspiring. Fortunately, there are ways you can add some life and interest to tiny bathrooms, even if they don’t have windows to add light! Here are six things you can do or add to a tiny windowless bathroom that just might help brighten the feel of it. 1.

Adrienne Breaux

May 4, 2014

Before & After: A Subtle and Sophisticated Storage Fix

Ama had found this piece of furniture at a garage sale but wasn’t quite sure what to do with it for a few years. It had great bones, but the finish was in pretty rough shape. Though not a drastic change, the finished product came out stylish and sophisticated and is now the perfect storage piece for her dining room! From Ama: The cabinet cost me $50, dyeing, varnish and handles about $35, plywood for shelves, new door and feet cost me $23 and paper for background about $12.

Adrienne Breaux

May 4, 2014