The Latest: Apr 1, 2015

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Eric’s Fantastically Fashion Forward Apartment in a Former Convent

Name: Eric Location: Baltimore I recently relocated to Baltimore for a position at Under Armour. Baltimore is fantastic about honoring its history (homes in former cigar factories, for instance), and I happened to find a former convent that has been converted into apartments. Each of the ten apartments in the building is unique, but I happen to think mine is the most spectacular: high tin ceilings and white painted floors (due to a previous contractor’s mistake).

Janel Laban

Apr 1, 2015

Feeling up for a Kitchen DIY Project? Here Are 50 Ideas

The Kitchn Editors

Apr 1, 2015

Before & After: Big Changes for a Little Kitchen

When Pallavi and Keyur bought their one-bedroom Murray Hill co-op, it had a couple of pretty common NYC apartment problems: a teeny-tiny kitchen, and a bedroom with nearly non-existent clothes storage. The little sliver of the kitchen that you see in the photo above was all that would fit in the picture — it was really that small. But since there was no way to expand the footprint of the apartment, to make their kitchen bigger, they had to get creative.

Nancy Mitchell

Apr 1, 2015

Ideas to Steal: 5 Grocery Store Tips to Develop Your Decor

You go there every week to fill your fridge, but just how much attention have you paid to the decor at your favorite grocery store? Not enough! From smart space planning to draw-your-eye blue light specials, your mega mart has plenty of stellar ideas you can steal for your own space. Let’s take a look. You know we constantly extole the virtues of great lighting in your space and the grocery store really gets it done.

Jennifer Hunter

Apr 1, 2015

IKEA Issues KÄT: The World’s First Cat-Proof Sofa

Cat owners rejoice! IKEA customers have been pleading for pet-friendly furniture for years, and the Swedish giant finally responded this week with KÄT, a sofa/cat scratcher hybrid that is designed specifically for pet-loving people. KÄT has normal cushions for human comfort, but its unique base is made from corrugated cardboard. It’s perfect for felines who want to sharpen their claws….without ruining your furniture.

Dabney Frake

Apr 1, 2015

10 Spots to Hang Floating Shelf in the Kitchen

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From The Kitchn → 10 Places to Put a Floating Shelf in the Kitchen

Tara Bellucci

Apr 1, 2015