Apartment Therapy Archive: Jun 26, 2015

Liven Up Your Lawn: 10 DIY Games to Make + Play Outside

Now that sunshine and warmth have arrived, it’s time to start hosting BBQs, parties, and outdoor hangouts. If you’re looking for some activities to jumpstart your gatherings, here are ten DIY ideas that will liven up any lawn. Top Row: 1. Yard Toss Game via A Subtle Revery: Bright colors make this yard toss set even more fun. 2. Giant Jenga via Momoluv on Instructables: If the blocks seem unwieldy, you could also use a rubber mallet to nudge them free. 3.

Carolyn Purnell

Jun 26, 2015

Before & After: A Busted Backyard Goes Beautiful & Bright

When it comes to outdoor space in the city, you often take what you can get. That was Julia & Bruno’s thinking when they purchased their Montreal home and inherited this dumpy backyard. If you remember their House Tour from last year, you’ve already seen part of the colorful transformation! From Julia: We did all the work ourselves with a small budget of about $3000. The main problem with the backyard was the old and dangerous shed. The first thing we did was to demolish it.

Tara Bellucci

Jun 26, 2015

Modern Kitchens with Vintage Cabinets

One (or two) vintage cabinets can provide a handy place to stash things you use often in a kitchen without a lot of upper storage. The patina and texture of a vintage piece also lend a certain depth and richness to a modern space.

The Kitchn Editors

Jun 26, 2015

The Right Way to Introduce Guests to One Another at a Party

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Do you know the proper way to introduce guests to one another at a party? If you’re hosting a mixed party with friends from different circles — work, school, church, your skydiving club — there’s a simple trick for getting people to talk to one another. Here’s what it is. From

Apartment Therapy

Jun 26, 2015

Fitting in Fun: Real-Life Rooms Rocking a Small Hobby Spot

No matter the size of your home, it can be hard to carve out a spot to get inspired, practice a hobby or get a little peaceful work done. Whether you like doing crafts, want to find a quiet spot to write or get ready in the morning or just want to do your bills in style, you might find inspiration in the ways these real-life residents from our house tours found room to fit productive surfaces in their homes of all sizes.

Adrienne Breaux

Jun 26, 2015

5 Things to Prep on the Weekend

The Kitchn Editors

Jun 26, 2015

10 Lovely & Efficient One-Wall Kitchens

While the work triangle may be the most efficient way to organize a kitchen, your space might not permit it. If you are working with a small space, aligning all your cooking space and appliances on one wall can make your kitchen feel more efficient. Here are 10 examples of single-wall kitchens that will have you considering this streamlined option. Gray & Warm Wood – Jason Ball Interiors: One-wall kitchens lend themselves perfectly to a minimalist approach.

Kristin Appenbrink

Jun 26, 2015

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