Apartment Therapy Archive: Jun 25, 2015

Before & After: From Down-and-Out to Outdoor Living

With their family home coming in just under 1,000-square-feet, John and Jami knew they would need great outdoor spaces to act as extra living/dining/play rooms when the weather was nice. Therefore, their messy backyard was one of the first projects they tackled after purchasing their house.

Regina Yunghans

Jun 25, 2015

Before & After: An Outdated Mountain Retreat Opens Up

Arron’s Catskills retreat had great bones, but felt closed off and was in need of updating. The after is a picture of modern rustic perfection: From Arron: The first part of the project started with painting the kitchen cabinets white. We added crown moulding to the contractor grade cabinets to give them a “higher end” look. We replaced the laminate kitchen countertops with John Boos butcher block.

Tara Bellucci

Jun 25, 2015

7 Dreamy Outdoor Spaces

If you’re looking for some inspiration for adding a little bohemian flair to your outdoor space, look no further than this collection of seven beautiful patios, balconies, and rooftops, full of interesting textures, colorful textiles, and plants galore.

The Kitchn Editors

Jun 25, 2015

Shop The Trend: How To Get the Dark, Moody Botanical Look in 3 Very Different Style Rooms

Botanicals are certainly not a new motif in home decor, but this recent trend takes leafy motifs into a fresh, more modern space. Unlike the light and bright tropical patterns of the past, this look is lush, sophisticated, and more than a little dramatic. Think fantasy jungle vs. summer garden, with a rich and deep palette of saturated blues, greens, and black. Here’s how to get the look, no matter what your regular style might be.

Dabney Frake

Jun 25, 2015

10 Recipes for Surviving Zucchini Season

(Image credit: Sarah Rae Smith) Now is the Time of the Zucchini. We have sautéed it and stuffed it and sliced it into ribbons. We have had ample slices of zucchini bread and there are enough muffins stashed in the freezer for a month of brunches. And yet, still there is zucchini. When you’ve done

Apartment Therapy

Jun 25, 2015

35 Ways to Use Kitchen Storage Tools in Every Room

The Kitchn Editors

Jun 25, 2015

Sharing a Studio: How A Brooklyn Couple Makes it Work in a Small Space

Danny & Joni’s Brooklyn loft is a pretty generously sized studio at 690 square feet, but to make it work with two, they had to employ some smart strategies that you can steal. Danny and Joni spent two years with a regular bed frame while constantly fighting for storage space. Finally, they bit the bullet and found a builder to make them a custom bed + space divider + storage unit in one!

Jennifer Hunter

Jun 25, 2015

7 Things To Have in Your Kitchen by Age 30

(Image credit: Claire Bock) From The Kitchn → 7 Things You Should Have in the Kitchen by Age 30

Apartment Therapy

Jun 25, 2015