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Small Cool 2007: The Winners!
We’re all winners. Congratulations to all the winners! We’d like to thank everyone who entered for sharing their homes with all of us and proving that SMALL is COOL. Thanks as well to our four fabulous judges, Kara, Michael, Jamie and Brad for choosing these winners.* And a big thank you to DWR for sponsoring the whole shebang.1st PlaceQuotes from the Judges on London Urchin’s entry:Kara:“I love this apartment because of its simple elegance.
Maxwell Ryan
Oct 13, 2022
The Thrift Store Tipping Point: When to Buy & When to Walk Away
Part bargain seeking and part treasure hunting, shopping at your local thrift store is a great way to save money and find unique items that are otherwise unavailable in the current retail market. I’ve rounded up some tips for navigating the realm of thrifting and please leave your favorite tips in the comments!
Julia Brenner
Oct 13, 2022
This Startup Helps You Save Money While Saving the Planet
There are lots of little ways you can be more environmentally friendly around the house; from weatherstripping to chemical free cleaning, little changes can make a big impact. One start up has harnessed the goodwill of individual households to make a large impact on the environment. OhmConnect organizes “events” to make sure that people’s efforts to save energy are put to the best use possible, by powering everyone down at the same time.
Nora Taylor
Oct 13, 2022
This Whiteboard Desk Will Make Your Workday so Much More Productive
You can also hang it up on the wall.
Elizabeth Entenman
Oct 13, 2022
Oldies But Goodies: Early Apartment Therapy House Tours, 2005 Edition
When I started reading Apartment Therapy years ago, the hook for me was the house tours. Seeing “real” spaces that felt creative, personal, and above all, attainable taught me that a beautiful home means much more than high-end furniture. As a way of revisiting those roots, here are ten house tours from the AT vaults. 2005, coming right up!
Carolyn Purnell
Oct 13, 2022
A Gutted Connecticut Home Gets A Fantastic Facelift
Name: Athena Location: Fairfield, Connecticut The basics: 6 months, owned | 1,201 square feet Athena’s home was the ugliest on the block (her words!) but after a thoughtful renovation it is a total suburban stunner. With a kitchen that’s to die for and rustic touches throughout, you can tell that it was a labor of love.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 13, 2022
Qantas Is Quietly Selling Cheap First Class Airfare on Airbnb
We know what app we'll be scrolling through all day.
Elizabeth Entenman
Oct 13, 2022
How To: Make an Ottoman Slipcover
www.apartmenttherapy.com chicago how-to how-to-make-an-ottoman-slipcover--085993> click thumbnails for larger picsProject: Ottoman SlipcoverTime: 2 1/2 hoursCost: $20.00 excluding extra set of legs No question about it, the little straw ottoman is already as cute as can be. It can however, go to work for you doing double, or even triple duty with help from a slipcover and a change of legs.
shelly
Oct 13, 2022
Look We Love: Traditional Table + Modern Chairs
One of our favorite ways to add a little excitement to an interior is by mixing old and new pieces. Nowhere is this more true than in the dining room, where an old-fashioned table and modern chairs make an especially attractive pair. Here are eight of our favorite examples. Above: An antique table and modern shell chairs mix in the dining room of a Madrid home spotted on Planete Deco.
Nancy Mitchell
Oct 13, 2022
This Anti-Aging Sofa Will Make Living Room Magic for Years to Come
Get your money's worth out of your sofa with this designer-approved style.
Danielle Blundell
Oct 13, 2022
8 ‘Ugly’ Colors That Actually Work Really Well in Our Homes
Certain colors get a bad rap for being blah, harsh, and hard to work with, especially in small interiors where natural light is hard to come by. But I, and a handful of designers polled here, would argue that it’s about the mix, and “ugly” colors too can sing in the right surroundings. So if you’ve written off one or more of the shades that made this list, you might want to reconsider.
Danielle Blundell
Oct 13, 2022
9 (Way Too Common) Bathroom-Cleaning Mistakes You Might Be Making
Although apparently your kitchen sink is dirtier than your toilet, nothing feels like a dirtier job than cleaning the bathroom. All the more reason to clean it as thoroughly as you can. Taking a look at these often overlooked ways to tidy the bathroom could very well make your bathroom cleaner than it’s ever been. Next time “bathroom cleaning” shows up on your chore checklist, consider adding one or more of these tasks that might be missing from your routine.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 13, 2022
Storing a Stand Mixer, 4 Ways
Sometimes I wonder if I was adopted. All the ladies in my family are hardcore bakers and make goodies that could put Chef Duff to shame. That’s why I’ve decided to fine tune my baking skills and start (trying to) make gorgeous cupcakes for this year’s summer birthdays. I know I need a stand mixer—but with limited space to store the big, heavy kitchen appliance, I hit the Web for inspiration.
Taryn Williford
Oct 13, 2022
10 Things We Wish We Had in Our Kitchens for this Thanksgiving
While we may love our kitchens 364 days out of the year (and we don’t mean to sound un-thankful), there’s nothing like the biggest feast of 2016 to suddenly make them seem utterly inadequate. There’s not nearly enough counter space, our tiny sinks fit approximately two dishes, and we consider ourselves lucky if our minuscule ovens have enough room to roast a turkey.
Katie Holdefehr
Oct 13, 2022
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Painting a Rental: Tips and Tricks
Painting is one of our favorite quick decor fixes. It’s such a reliable way to personalize a home, to add character, sophistication and depth to a space. But easy as it is to buy paint and rollers and get color up on the walls, painting is not without its challenges, especially for renters who are often faced with reluctant landlords or stuck with previous tenants’ color choices.
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Oct 13, 2022
Host An “As Seen On TV” Gift Exchange This Holiday Season
If you’ve ever wondered if The Clapper works as great as the commercial is or if the ShamWow! really can clean up all of that water then consider hosting a White Elephant gift exchange holiday party this year with a fun twist – As Seen On TV products. Check out party details after the jump.RULES FOR THE WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE:1) Ask your guests to bring a wrapped and unlabeled As Seen on TV gift.
Rebecca Orlov
Oct 13, 2022
8 Ways to Avoid A Rent Increase This Year
Landlords always have to balance the need to raise rent (to keep up with the rising costs of owning a building), with the need to keep apartments rented and vacancy rates down. This usually means that, whenever possible, they love keeping good tenants from year to year, and avoiding the time, hassle, uncertainty, and expense of finding new ones. Here’s what you can do to tip the scales in your favor, avoid a rental increase, and happily sign your lease for another year. 1.
Dabney Frake
Oct 13, 2022
Before & After: DIY Crib Turned Toddler Bed (Turned Crib Again!)
Long time readers may remember father and small space problem solver Jason who built his daughter Annabelle a stylish crib (above) to fit into a nook that was a few inches too small for a traditional crib. He took charge of his home and made it work for his family. As they all do, Annabelle grew up and was ready for a big girl bed. Here’s how Jason converted the crib into a toddler bed…and then back again when brother William joined the family!
Carrie McBride
Oct 13, 2022
“California Confused,” “Bougie Boho,” “Golden Girl on Acid” & Other Decor Styles You Didn’t Know Existed
Kelly’s Cozy Chic Studio It can be hard to put a label on your home’s style – sometimes categories like “modern” “vintage” or even “eclectic” fall far short of conveying your home’s essence and personality. But that shouldn’t keep you from trying. Here’s how 20 house tour participants self-described, with humor and flair, their home’s style in unique and often very specific terms.
Carrie McBride
Oct 13, 2022
The Look For Less: Jonah & Jodie’s Enchanted Kitchen On A Budget
You might ooh and aah over Jonah & Jodie’s “Enchanted Cottage” In Laurel Canyon, but then despair at phrases like “custom leathered finish” and “hand-chiseled limestone floors”. While I can’t find you a cheap “poured concrete bathtub that opens out to the koi pond”, there are ways to get the look… Akurum Kitchen Cabinets in Lidi White, IKEA, $28-$391 Stockholm Candelabra, IKEA, $29.
Tess Wilson
Oct 13, 2022
Starting Out in Style: A Look Inside 10 Fantastic First Homes
When it comes to setting up a home, we never forget our first spaces. From our first apartments in college, to our first solo space, to our first time moving in with a significant other, we set out excited, inexperienced and ready to take on each empty space and make it our own. Here are a few first homes from our house tours. TOP ROW: 1. Mara Alex’s First Home as a Married Couple: Mara purchased her first house solo, and it became her first home as a newlywed as well. 2.
Kim Lucian
Oct 13, 2022
6 Ways to Pinpoint Your Home Decor Style
Envious of folks who seem to instantly know what they love? Who never question whether a new furniture piece is their style because they know so confidently what their style is? We’ve got seven ways you can learn how to pinpoint your style quicker and more easily. Whether you’re facing a new blank home that needs filling or you look around your current one and just aren’t sure if looks like you, there might be some ways you can pinpoint the look.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 13, 2022
Why Black Marble is Giving White Marble the Boot in the Kitchen
It might be time for white marble to step down from its throne.
Danielle Blundell
Oct 13, 2022
Our Best Advice Of The Year For Fixing Up (& Loving) Your Rental
No rental home is perfect. Perhaps your landlord prohibits you from putting holes in the walls or altering the space in any way, so you feel like all your #housegoals are impossible to achieve. At Apartment Therapy, nothing is impossible! We gathered the best posts of 2017 highlighting how simple changes here and there can really make your home shine, and perhaps make you fall in love again.
Esteban Cortez
Oct 13, 2022
The Secret to Kitchens & Bathrooms That Will Never Go Out of Style
As Nancy pointed out recently, there are some kitchen design choices that never go out of style — retro SMEG fridges and farmhouse sinks fall firmly in this category. If they’ve been considered stylish and practical for decades, chances are they’ll still be popular a couple decades from now.
Katie Holdefehr
Oct 13, 2022
Everyone Loves Eye Candy: Our Most Beautiful and Eye-Catching Round-Ups of the Year
Get ready to gawk at these stunning spaces. We love browsing pretty pictures and getting inspired to try something new and these homes do it really, really right. Prepare to mop up your drool while you click through this list of our best eye candy.
Jennifer Hunter
Oct 13, 2022
Small Space Solutions from Our Tours: Multipurpose Rooms that Work
Living well in close quarters requires, among other things, efficient furniture placement. These studios, one-bedroom apartments, and one house show how you can make your home’s spatial quirks and shortcomings work in your favor.Studio apartments offer the obvious challenge of making one space function as several. In slightly larger apartments, the living room often works overtime as an office area, dining room, and entryway.
Kim R. McCormick
Oct 13, 2022
Design (& Life!) Lessons from a Forever Renter
My name is Jessica and I’m a serial renter. I first dipped my toe in the proverbial musky beige carpet in 2007, signing the lease on an affordable two-bedroom unit in Riverside, California.
Jessica Isaac
Oct 12, 2022
Change The Fabric, Change the Look: Upholstery Magic
Apple green plush or tweed linen? Each one gives a different lookIt’s true that even a simple change of fabric can change the look of a piece. Take this sofa, the Chet from CB2, which we’ve blogged before. In apple green velvet, the sofa reads nouveau 80s, modern and sleek. In linen, the look is softer and would easily fit in amongst the simple wood pieces we’ve been seeing a lot of.A good upholsterer can: change a straight arm to a rounded or flared arm.
Abby Stone
Oct 12, 2022
A Renter’s Life in London: The Inside Scoop
London is a city with so many vibrant neighborhoods that there is one for every type of personality. I moved to London four years ago with no clue as to where I would end up. But with a little exploring, I found my fit, and you can too! Here is an American ex-pat’s perspective on London neighborhoods. Neighborhoods Notting Hill, Kensington, & Chelsea Types of Rentals: Lots of houses that have been broken up into flats and large family homes.
Claire Bock
Oct 12, 2022
Project ROYGBIV: A Rainbow of 20 Great Paint Color Inspiration Pics
Making a big commitment like colorful walls can be a bit daunting, so spend some time getting cozy with these stunning examples of paint jobs in every color of the rainbow. As you can see, some of these spaces choose to use major color only as an accent; others go whole hog. Many offset their swath of color choice with white trim to really show off the punchy hue while a few brave souls combine their color with…gasp…more color!
Jennifer Hunter
Oct 12, 2022
Black and White and Gold in the Bathroom
Black and white and gold is a striking color combination, and nowhere is that more true than in the bathroom. Gold fixtures in the bathroom is a look we’re seeing more and more of, and paired with a black and white color scheme, they add a pleasing bit of drama to a humble space. Above: A black ceiling, black door, and encaustic tile floor add delicious drama to a bathroom spotted on Desire to Inspire. A black bathroom with white and gold accents from Godrich Interiors.
Nancy Mitchell
Oct 12, 2022
A Craigslist Pro Shares His Buying and Selling Secrets
If you’re looking for an easy and rewarding “in” to buying and selling online, there is no better option than Craigslist. Far easier than eBay, Craigslist offers more regionally relevant listings for the sharp-eyed shopper, and as a student with an uncompromising taste in good (and often expensive) design, Craigslist was one of the few venues available to me for furnishing my apartment.
Mike Tyson
Oct 12, 2022
Stuck in a Rut? How To Fall in Love With Your Home All Over Again
Once upon a time you were madly in love with your home. Then you found out that your home sometimes forgets to brush his teeth and leaves socks all over the floor. You don’t need therapy to get the magic back, you just need this stuff to rekindle your relationship. Your first and easiest way to regain some home bliss is to get your whole space spick and span.
Jennifer Hunter
Oct 12, 2022
B&A: An '80s Kitchen's Overhaul Gives It a Retro-Meets-Scandi Vibe
HOME PROJECTS
This homeowner calls her kitchen reno's style "modern eclectic." Her tile, color, counter, and floor choices work great together.
Sarah Everett
Oct 12, 2022
Just a Peek: House Call Roundup
Our reader-submitted House Calls offer just a taste of their homes and style. Though only some go on to become full House Tours, we love these little glimpses into spaces all over the globe.
Tara Bellucci
Oct 12, 2022
Benjamin Moore’s 2023 Color of the Year Is Here
And it’s making me rethink pink!
Danielle Blundell
Oct 12, 2022
The Most Iconic Mid-Century Modern Pieces You Need to Know
Simple silhouettes, minimal hardware, and pared-down color palettes. Let’s face it, most design enthusiasts can spot a modern piece from a mile away. (Psst… we broke down the difference between minimalist, modern, and contemporary, if you’re not up to date!) In 2018, almost every store has a slew of furniture and accessories that are inspired by mid-century modern classics—and for good reason. The style is contemporary, timeless, and looks good in virtually any space.
Kelsey Mulvey
Oct 12, 2022
How To Make Space for a Growing Family: The A Line, Episode 3
Welcome to “The A Line”! In every episode of this new video series, we visit two homes that have an identical floorplan – and see how its inhabitants use the same space in different ways. Today we travel to Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, where two growing families struggle to adapt their space and make room for their changing lifestyles. Ana and her husband have two kids and have chosen to live in their space for a while before they decide what renovations to make.
Rebecca Blumhagen
Oct 12, 2022
I Bought a House on a Corner Lot — and Now I Could Never Go Back
We wound up with so many unexpected perks.
Charli Penn
Oct 12, 2022
How To Turn Your City Apartment Into a Cozy Ski Chalet in 7 Easy Steps
Full disclosure: I’ve never been skiing, or snowboarding, or so much as stepped foot on a snow-covered mountain range. But I’ve seen “Force Majeure” and have taken a virtual tour of Aerin Lauder’s Aspen home, which basically qualifies me as a pseudo expert on the après-ski aesthetic. To get the look (without actually hitting the slopes), here are some cozy ways to work ski style into your apartment that won’t look totally out of place.
Katie Holdefehr
Oct 12, 2022
HomeGoods Just Launched a Shoppable, Bookable Vacation House Upstate
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And it's a fall dream!
Danielle Blundell
Oct 12, 2022
Feeling It: Wall Treatment Ideas to Match Any Mood
What you do to your walls can have a HUGE impact on the look, feel and mood of your home. So start with how you’d like the room to feel — what kind of vibe you’d like it to rock — and use this guide to give you ideas for the kind of treatment that would work for your walls. Go for polka dots! Paint the on or use vinyl wall decal stickers to get the look. Go for a medium-hue gray. Amherst Grey by Benjamin Moore really sets just the right tone in the room below.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 12, 2022
This Renter Got Her Security Deposit Back After Painting Her Entire Place
Yes, she got back every dime.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Oct 12, 2022
7 Little Ways to Keep Your Pet Safe While Entertaining at Home
Here's how to keep them stress-free at your next holiday party.
Sassafras Patterdale
Oct 12, 2022
8 Miracle Products That Help Me Be a Better Plant Parent with ADHD
These $3 plant food spikes keep my houseplants thriving.
Dylan M. Austin
Oct 12, 2022
Are These Fancy, $6-a-Pop Neon Acrylic Hangers the Key to Happiness?
For me, maybe?
Alyse Whitney 수지
Oct 12, 2022
Great DIY Desks with IKEA Countertops and Legs
This is a pearl of wisdom that I received years ago and wanted to bring back right now. When in need of a really simple, nice, natural material desk, use IKEA butcherblock countertop (which is cuttable, sandable, stainable and paintable) and some cool legs (like the Vika Inge style seen here, which has been replaced with Vika Runtorp).
Maxwell Ryan
Oct 12, 2022