The Latest: Jan 29, 2016

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A Well-Appointed Mix of High and Low in A First Home

Project by: J. Wheeler Designs Location: Atlanta, Georgia The 850 square foot apartment designed by James Wheeler of J. Wheeler Designs is located in Midtown Atlanta and is the homeowner’s first home. It was chosen based on its location and the amenities, including accessibility to entertainment options, security of a 24-hour concierge, and ease of maintenance.

Nora Taylor

Jan 29, 2016

Paul & Katie’s Modern Eclectic London Flat

Name: Paul and Katie Alexander and their daughter, Mabel Location: De Beauvoir — Shoreditch, London Size: 850 square feet Years lived in: 3 years; Owned Katie and Paul searched for a flat in London that was close to both their work in the city and the nightlife of Shoreditch, and they ended up finding the perfect compromise: a lovely flat in the leafy De Beauvoir neighborhood a stone’s throw from the exciting city life.

Claire Bock

Jan 29, 2016

No Frames Needed: Two Really Simple Ways to Fill an Empty Wall

Let’s banish bare walls. Because after seeing professional organizer Fay Wolf’s Silver Lake apartment, there’s no excuse for leaving a naked wall anywhere in your space. Instead, fill your big wall up with lots of little pieces that you love. You don’t even need frames, just grab some binder clips and tape and let’s go. The expanse above the sofa is a tough place to fill for a lot of home decorators.

Taryn Williford

Jan 29, 2016

Before & After: A Cramped ’80s Bathroom Opens Up

As someone who is often reluctant to listen to my sibling, I have to give Sanja’s sister major props for both her beautiful bathroom transformation and her ability to take her sister’s advice. Impressive on all accounts. From Sanja: My sister had a really cluttered bathroom, so I suggested she gut it and turn it around. It is a small bathroom (1.30m x 2.55m/ 14ft x 27.5ft) that was converted from half bath in the eighties.

Nora Taylor

Jan 29, 2016

Lighting Problems Renters Can Relate To (And What To Do About Them)

Rental apartments aren’t known for crystal chandeliers and beautiful statement lighting. Instead you get (almost always) awful and (frequently) unflattering light with shadows that turn even the prettiest people into Bela Lugosi — not to mention dated fixtures desperately in need of an aesthetic upgrade. Learn how to improve your lighting situation with one of these solutions.

Dabney Frake

Jan 29, 2016