Teri & Nick’s Handmade Home in London
Name: Teri and Nick Muncey Location: Shepherds Bush, London, United Kingdom Size: 512 square feet Years lived in: 18 months; rented Teri and Nick live in a first floor Victorian flat in west London, on a leafy street a short walk from the hustle and bustle of Shepherd’s Bush high street. The compact space is flooded with both light and personality, and as a result feels spacious, cozy and comfortable.
May 6, 2014
5 Budget Kitchen Upgrades for a Weekend
May 6, 2014
A Delicious Make-Ahead Brunch
(Image credit: Rachel Joy Barehl) From The Kitchn → Our Guide to the Make-Ahead Brunch
May 5, 2014
How To Choose Perfect Paint Colors
From Apartment Therapy → How To Choose Perfect Paint Color Schemes “The color wheel is a basic tool for decorating, especially for beginners. It’s your guide to choosing color schemes that work. Here are the basics and most common strategies, along with tips on how to navigate the wheel to get the perfect paint job.
May 5, 2014
Laura’s Bright and Beautiful Victorian Duplex in Glasgow
Name: Laura Tabor Location: West End; Glasgow, Scotland Size: 2,500 square feet Years lived in: 5 years; Owned Laura, a jewelry designer, lives in this beautiful duplex apartment in a converted Victorian townhouse with her husband, Tom (a surgeon) and their little girl Milly (3). Their home is full of life, color and personality, with glorious high ceilings that allow the space to breathe.
May 5, 2014
Before & After: An Art Deco Dresser Is Restored to Its Former Glory
They gave the wood a good sanding and decided on a two-tone stain which really makes those Art Deco details pop. Christina says, “We picked away at it once a week for the summer, and we couldn’t be more proud of the results, and the memories of working on it together!” Thank you Christina! Re-edited from a post originally published 5.5.
May 5, 2014
Loving: Blue and Green in the Kitchen
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From The Kitchn → 10 Gorgeous Blue and Green Kitchens
May 5, 2014
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
May 4, 2014
Faye’s Tiny New York Bohemian Studio
Name: Faye Location: New York City, New York My home is decorated very bohemian like. It’s very cozy and tiny! It’s a studio in Manhattan — 200 square feet. Most of my furniture is from Urban Outfitters, the garbage, or hand-me-downs. My favorite item is my rocking chair. I love to read books while sitting on it and I placed it by the window to get natural light while reading. Thanks, Faye! • Interested in sharing your home with Apartment Therapy?
May 3, 2014
Ax + Apple’s Magic Factory
Name: Ax + Apple / Founder Jamie Lyn Location: Downtown; Los Angeles, California Size: 800 square feet Years worked in: 1.5 years; rented Blue velvet tufted couch, Barcelona chair, tools and trinkets, a shrine to Rihanna and a fabulous disco ball… feast your eyes on the incredible downtown Los Angeles workspace of Ax + Apple, owned by jewelry designer Jamie Lyn.
May 3, 2014
Before & After: A Chic & Simple Tool Cart Transformation
This trip to Goodwill was originally intended to find something to be crafted into a make-up storage vanity for a friend. But when Jae finished a few simple tweaks to transform this old tool cart, it seemed like a no-brainer to show-off how it’d be perfect as something helpful when entertaining friends in your home!
May 3, 2014
These Party-Ready Photo Posters Are A Surprising Steal
(Image credit: Rachel Joy Barehl) From The Kitchn → How To Make Really Big and Cheap Photo Posters for a Party
May 2, 2014
Living Without: An Attic, Basement, Garage, or Large Storage Area
Recently, for the first time in my life, I moved to a space with a basement. After spending so many years without one, I’ll admit that at first I was hard-pressed to figure out what should go there. Thanks to having more tools, holiday decorations, and some extra kitchen supplies, I now have that covered, but it definitely got me thinking about what I did before I had all the extra storage space.
May 1, 2014
Jamie’s Eclectic Sensibility in Los Angeles
Name: Jamie Lyn, Founder of AX + APPLE (and her cat George Michael) Location: Los Feliz — Los Angeles, California Size: 600 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years; Rented After her jewelry line AX + APPLE began to take off from Austin Texas, Jamie decided it was time to relocate to the West Coast. Lucky enough to score a gorgeous one bedroom Spanish style courtyard apartment, Jamie is enjoying Los Angeles and all its charms.
May 1, 2014
Before & After: A $70 Bathroom Makeover That Looks Like A Million Bucks
Kimberly joined in our Apartment Therapy Style Cure in 2013 and, even though she went into this bathroom update with pretty low expectations, she wound up getting a huge style upgrade on a budget. Kimberly says, “I am so happy with the final result and I would have never done it without the encouragement from you and your readers. Thanks for guiding me along, AT!” See more pictures of Kimberly’s new bath at Turning it Home Thank you Kimberly!
May 1, 2014
DIY Concrete Countertops
May 1, 2014
Small Space Inspiration: 10 Closets Turned Workspaces & Home Offices
Thinking of turning a spare closet or nook into an office or craft room? Check out these 10 examples for inspiration. TOP ROW: 1. Studio Renovation from Cardboard Sea 2. Home Office from Natalme 3. Closet Turned Home Office from A Cup of Mai 4. Tiny Closet Office from Design Addict Mom 5. Jason’s Closet Office from Apartment Therapy BOTTOM ROW: 6. Melissa’s “Cloffice” on a Budget from Shoestring Magazine via Apartment Therapy 7.
Apr 30, 2014
How To Get Rid of Cooking Smells
(Image credit: Joe Gough/Shutterstock) From The Kitchn → 5 Tips for Getting Rid of Cooking Smells
Apr 30, 2014
7 Small, Stylish Eating Spots
From Apartment Therapy → 7 Small, Stylish Eating Spots “Still need inspiration on how to fit a spot for eating into your small space?
Apr 30, 2014
Before & After: A Dated Nightstand Gets a New Lease on Life
Ellen and her sister were cruising around their neighborhood one day when they spotted this nightstand sitting by the side of the road. It was in pretty good shape, if a bit outdated, so she immediately knew that she could give it a fun update. Ellen says, “I only spent about $20 on this project. I’m glad I went bold as it’s now a statement maker in my bedroom.” Thank you Ellen!
Apr 30, 2014
How To Get Happier In Your Rental Kitchen
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From The Kitchn → 10 Ways To Be Less Frustrated WIth Your Rental Kitchen
Apr 30, 2014
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: One Year Sharing a Bedroom with a Baby
Some parents share a room with their baby by choice (especially those who choose to co-sleep) and others by necessity if they live in a small home. Perhaps you have a long-term plan to move into a two-bedroom home, but are staying where you are for now. Or, like my family, you’re not quite ready to have your infant share a room with an older child.
Apr 29, 2014
Before & After: A Dated Bath Gets a Facelift
Emily tells us that she, “wanted all evidence of this bathroom removed as fast as possible.” This attic bathroom had everything she didn’t want: thick fluffy carpet, limescale blocked taps and a bowl collecting liquid beneath a ‘critical’ drain. Eww. She smartly thought about how she wanted to feel in this space, and thus came up with a redesign plan for this high-altitude room. Thank you Emily!
Apr 29, 2014
Tips For a Double-Duty Living and Dining Room in a Small Apartment
From Apartment Therapy → Tips For a Double-Duty Living and Dining Room in a Small Apartment “Trying to lounge and dine in the same small space? Here are some ideas to consider if you’re trying to figure out how to mix these two functions in one small space gracefully and stylishly.
Apr 28, 2014
Before & After: Crib to Lofted Toddler Bed
While not everyone is a fan of the toddler bed, they can be good solutions if you have a small amount of space. Even better is this clever hack from Adriel Booker that turns a crib into a toddler bed with room for storage. Adriel kept the frame of the crib basically intact, but raised the bed up so that it’s a small version of a lofted bed. The crib rails provide security for the sleeping toddler. And with all the extra space underneath, she can store ride-on toys and buckets of toys.
Apr 28, 2014
Small Space Hosting: Tips for Welcoming Guests When You Don’t Have a Guest Room
I sometimes wonder if the guest room is, like the formal dining room, going the way of the Dodo. With people living smaller by choice and necessity, an entire room dedicated to overnight guests is a luxury you don’t see as often as you once did. These days, extra rooms tend to be home offices, if they exist at all. But people will want to go visiting, won’t they? As someone who has made my home away from my native country, I’m used to having people come and stay.
Apr 28, 2014
Before & After: A Sorry-Looking Ceiling Gets Some Stunning DIY Ingenuity
Emily and Shane hated their textured ceilings, but felt stuck with them because they weren’t ready to deal with the mess and trauma of drywalling. Finally, they just couldn’t take any more of those ceilings, “staring down at us,” so they took a gamble on another option, and boy, did it pay off. They covered it with beadboard! What a great way to give the ceiling a beautifully coffered look with surprisingly little effort and money.
Apr 28, 2014
Laura’s Sustainable Canadian Condo
Name: Laura Paul Location: Ottawa, Ontario My home is an 850 square foot, two-bedroom condo in Old Ottawa South, which I purchased when moving back ‘home’ after living in Toronto. Sustainability is my passion, and Buildings are my canvas (I obtained a Bachelors in Civil Engineering). I went to work renovating the dated condo to be more sustainable, and inline with my personal aesthetics.
Apr 27, 2014
Limor’s Shabby Chic Style
Name: Limor Zamir Location: Tel Aviv, Israel I’m from sunny Tel Aviv in Israel and my four bedroom apartment is located in the Northern part of the city. The look of it clearly reflects my love of shabby chic style! I just renovated the kitchen because I couldn’t stand the plain boring cabinet doors, so I changed them all into ones with a shabby chic, grandma-style glass doors. The bathroom cabinets were also replaced to coordinate with the new kitchen’s style.
Apr 26, 2014
Before & After: A Beige & Boring Living Room Goes Bright & Vibrant
From Jamie: In truth there are still a few small things we want to change or tweak (one major project being the demolition of the drywall around the stairs to allow the installation of a modern, open handrail) but we are satisfied with how far it has come. We feel it is bright, cheerful, and modern while still meshing with the overall transitional style of the house.
Apr 26, 2014
Gillian and Christopher’s Colorful Glasgow Apartment
Name: Gillian Lawtie (GWC) and Christopher Currie (Photography) Location: East End; Glasgow, Scotland Size: 2 Bedrooms Years lived in: 1.5 years; Rented initially before buying last year Chris and Gillian’s home is flooded with light and punctuated with flashes of bold color. It is full of life, and feels fresh, young and energetic.
Apr 26, 2014
Before & After: A Small Outdated Bathroom Gets a Bright and Cheerful Update
Need inspiration on how to lighten and brighten your old and outdated bathroom? You’ll find it in Mera’s simple update of her cozy room. She didn’t do anything complicated, but her changes made a big impact on the look and feel of this small space. From Mera: The paint peeled and cracked pretty quickly which just added to the overall yucky-ness of the room.
Apr 26, 2014
Lindsey’s Life in the West Loop
Name: Lindsey Location: West Loop, Chicago In our seven years in Chicago, we’ve moved seven times and this is honestly the most interesting building we’ve ever lived in… We packed up and purged from a 3-bedroom house into a 900-square foot space with our dog, Max. As soon as we unloaded the truck, people began welcoming us into the building and telling us about its history. We were invited to the annual progressive dinner where you visit different units.
Apr 25, 2014
Robert’s Mid-Century Modern Architectural Home
Name: Robert Harbour Location: Eagle Rock; Los Angeles, California Size: 1,500 square feet Years lived in: Less than 6 months You may remember Robert’s previous home from his house tour 2 years ago. He emailed me a few months ago, saying he purchased a beautiful new midcentury home and was in the process of restoring it. Robert has used a handful of the same furnishings in his new place, while making a few new purchases.
Apr 25, 2014
Emily & Andrew’s Colorful Uptown New Orleans House
Name: Emily Rosenzweig & Andrew Hunter Location: Uptown, New Orleans, Louisiana Size: 2,000 square feet Years lived in: 9 months; owned All it took was one weekend for Emily to fall in love. It happened during a girls’ getaway to New Orleans with her best friend last January. When she returned to her home in rural upstate New York, she handed a New Orleans real estate magazine to her husband and said, “Andrew, it is incredible. It is an old-house-lover’s paradise.
Apr 25, 2014
Before & After: A Small Office Gets Some Stunning Storage
Vel had a small office that needed a big update. She wanted more storage, a space to work, and a spot for her kids to do their homework, too. And, oh ya, it had to be stylish. Wow, talk about storage. We love the bold, blue backing Vel chose that really highlights her bookshelf styling. Vel says: We built these huge shelves out of plywood and switched our small office table with our old kitchen table! We really love this space and it is now the most used space in the house.
Apr 25, 2014
Austin & Jenny’s Sunny LA Loft
Name: Austin and Jenny Flack (+ Emmy Lou) Location: Lincoln Heights; Los Angeles, California Size: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: 1 year; Rented We had the pleasure of ending a two day road trip at the home of Austin and Jenny Flack, in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles. In a home nestled in a a group of industrial-style lofts, newlyweds Austin and Jenny have created an open, airy space full of upcycled elements, combined with a modern, streamlined feel.
Apr 24, 2014
Before & After: An Over-Madeover Console Gets Just the Right Amount of Love
Emilie found this vintage record player console at her local charity shop for 10 bucks, and boy, was it in a sorry state. Over the years, it had undergone many makeovers (and accumulated many many layers of paint), but Emilie suspected she might have found a hidden gem so she decided to put in some love see what she wound up with. That’s better! Just goes to show that hidden tresures are everywhere, you just need to look hard.
Apr 24, 2014
A Professor’s Small Space in Brooklyn
Name: Nicholas Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn A writer and college professor, I fell in love with this apartment immediately when I went looking for a place to live and work. It’s an awkward space—-living room, two very small interior rooms, kitchen with small toilet room and separate shower—but it gets tremendous light. On a budget, I mixed old family furniture and some key purchases on sale at a local furniture store, Organic Modernism.
Apr 23, 2014
Before & After: Vintage French Table Makeover
From Apartment Therapy → Before & After: Vintage French Table Makeover
Apr 23, 2014
Jason’s Highland Park Home
Name: Jason Stein – Senior Specialist, Design at Paddle8 Location: Highland Park; Los Angeles, California Size: 972 square feet Years lived in: 4 years Jason was a first time home buyer and was just not finding a house that really spoke to him. When he told his realtor to expand his East Los Angeles search to Highland Park, they discovered this Spanish house up in the hills. It’s Jason’s perfect combination of cozy and modern.
Apr 23, 2014
The Best Flatware for Entertaining Outdoors
What makes for great outdoor flatware? Above all else, it should be inexpensive and easy to clean (keep grandmother’s intricate silver inside). Bonus points for any set with natural or nautical details that make make a casual backyard barbecue feel like dining in a posh yacht, glam campground or lavish maharajah tent. Each of these options is not only beautiful, but priced just right to entertain four for less than $60 (and most are under $40).
Apr 23, 2014
Before & After: IKEA to the Rescue for a Sloped-Ceiling Closet
Brit realizes she’s lucky to have decent-sized closets in her 1924 Seattle home, but the walk-in closet in the master still felt tiny and cramped because of the very sloped ceiling. She really wanted to retain the old house charm but to bring the organization into this century. Wow, that is one stunning space. Here’s how it all came together.
Apr 23, 2014