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Nellie’s New Old Home
Name: NellieLocation: West VillageSize: 500 square feet, 2-bedroomYears lived in: 11 years After 10 years of tolerating its propensity to accumulate clutter and never seem to have room for anything, Nellie wanted her home to change, noticeably. She got in touch with Azadeh and Kermit, made her style known, expressed her desire for a coat closet, and an open kitchen, among many other things, and then moved to a sublet in Brooklyn for six months.
Jill Slater
Jan 25, 2010
George and Sara’s Logan Square Lookout
Name: George and Sara AyeLocation: Logan Square, ChicagoSize: 1300 square feetYears lived in: 1.5 George and Sara are a very creative Chicago couple. He is a creative director and she is a design researcher. In addition to their full-time work, they teach design innovation at the School of the Art Institute, and run a small travel apparel company called Hubwear. Whew! We love it when people are passionate about design.
Janel Laban
Jan 25, 2010
Karthik’s Trip Down Memory Lane
Name: Karthik V.Location: Bangalore, IndiaSize: 1,420 square feetYears lived in: 4 months We’ve had a healthy number of house tours on Apartment Therapy from a surprising number of readers from India willing to open their doors to share with readers on the other side of the globe, and we’re happy to return again to Bangalore to a home filled with “surprises around every corner”.
Gregory Han
Jan 22, 2010
Samuel’s Glamorous Collector’s Paradise
Name: Samuel Barrett GenthnerLocation: Duboce Triangle/Mint Hill, San FranciscoSize: 2 bedrooms, 1500 square feetYears lived in: Almost 3 years If you’ve ever stepped foot inside Monument, the fabulous vintage and antiques shop in the Mission co-owned by Samuel Barrett Genthner, you won’t be surprised by the impeccable, interesting style that defines his home.
Susie Nadler
Jan 21, 2010
Isabella & Jay Take on Inwood
Name: Isabella & JayLocation: Inwood, New York CitySize: 850 square feetYears lived in: 1½ years Inspired by a trip to the Mediterranean Sea, Isabella painted the bedroom ceiling a deep azure blue and lined the living room windows in a bright playful yellow. Isabella’s intent was to harness the flood of sunlight that fills the apartment every day and convey the impression of being on vacation all the time!
Jill Slater
Jan 20, 2010
Evan’s Old-Timey Apartment & Studio Space
Name: Evan B HarrisLocation: Portland, ORSize: apartment is about 500 sq ft, attic studio space is about 1000 sq ftYears lived in: 3 Today we are invited into the home of Northwest artist Evan B Harris. The small space that he lives in exudes a dreamlike quality that is reflective of both his art and personal style. Throughout his home and studio space are thoughtful vignettes that tell stories with artfully arranged keepsakes and collected objects.
Molly Anderson
Jan 19, 2010
Tracey and Jason’s Light Filled Remodel
Name: Tracey and JasonLocation: San FranciscoSize: 1,700 square feet total (1,200 SF main floor, 500 SF bottom floor)Years lived in: It’s complicated (see below). Tracey, a graphic designer, and Jason, a software engineer, bought their 100+ year old home about 5 years ago with plans to renovate it on their own. After some demolition with the help of friends, they realized the job was bigger than anticipated so they enlisted the help of professionals.
Jess Watson
Jan 14, 2010
Before & After Kitchen Remodel
Our Homies winner in the Kids at Home category, Meg of Whatever posted Before & After images of her kitchen remodel — and it’s a total transformation.The massive makeover took 3 months and involved tearing down a wall to transform a porch into an expanded family area of the new kitchen.You can see more pictures of the process Whatever | Before and After and see a great list of FAQ and resources from Meg in a follow up post Whatever | Questions.
Aaron Able
Jan 12, 2010
CJ & Renee’s Sleek White Space
Name: CJ & Renee FolliniLocation: SoHo — NYCYears lived in: 3 CJ Follini and his wife, Renee, graciously invited us to tour their bright, Soho apartment shortly before moving uptown. CJ and Renee took a leap of faith in the purchase of the apartment three years ago: it was bought as part of a user deal from a developer who put a consortium of artists and filmmakers together to purchase the building. The catch?
Sabra Krock
Jan 11, 2010
Oscar’s Swedish Inspired Renovation
Name: Oscar SkoldLocation: Calgary Alberta, CanadaSize: 3000 square feetYears lived in: Five We received these photos of Oscar’s Canadian home and love the beautiful job he has done renovating it with a Scandinavian approach. Oscar grew up in the southwest of Sweden. As the son of an architectural engineer, he was exposed to minimalism, large open areas, natural materials and indoor/outdoor living.
Molly Anderson
Jan 7, 2010
Michelle Lives with Art
Name: MichelleLocation: Greenwich Village, New York CitySize: 950 square feetYears lived in: 4 years “I love the play between symmetry and asymmetry,” says Michelle. “I tend to prefer the contrast that comes out of the mix of balance and unbalance.” So, when I absent-mindedly started to straighten the stereo on the bureau in the dining room before taking a photo, Michelle explained that she wasn’t too fond of right angles.
Jill Slater
Jan 6, 2010
Kristie’s Thirties Tennessee Treasure
Name: Kristie and familyLocation: Nashville, TennesseeSize/Type: 3000 square foot 1939 4 bedroom Cape CodYears lived in: 8 You may recognize a few of the views of Kristie’s Nashville home from this House Call post that we published last September. The comment thread was filled with requests to see more of this unique, true-to-its-roots house, so we are kicking off the 2010 house tours with a just that – enjoy the longer look!
Janel Laban
Jan 4, 2010
What Color Is Your Holiday? Christmas, Hanukkah, & Kwanzaa
With the city festooned in red and green for the holiday season, it seemed like an appropriate time to wonder how these colors came to be associated with Christmas, how blue and white became the official colors of Hanukkah, and what symbolism black, green, and red have during Kwanzaa. The Christmastime significance of the color green is partly related to the evergreen tree, seen as a symbol of Christ’s resurrection and eternal life.
Anna Hoffman
Dec 17, 2009
Michael & Anna’s Rustic Modern Loft
Name: Michael & AnnaLocation: ChicagoSize: 1750 square feetYears lived in: 2 years Michael and Anna (who work in advertising and as a chef, respectively) live in a heavy timber loft in a former garment factory in Bucktown. Their design aesthetic fits right in with the architecture of this historical space, where the huge windows overlook long-overgrown abandoned railroad tracks.
Janel Laban
Dec 7, 2009
10 Digital Kitchen Scales We Love
A little over a year ago we extolled the virtues of the kitchen scale. I had, like the author of this post, thought that kitchen scales were something for calorie counters and that I was quite all right baking using my measuring cups. But after reading this post and taking a few pastry classes at
Faith Durand
Nov 13, 2009
Melinda & David’s Unique & Artsy Home Revisited
Name: Melinda Gorham, David Charles, Karson and Amelie the poochLocation: Glen Park, San FranciscoSize: Not sure, but it’s a good size for San FranciscoYears lived in: Melinda for 5 years, David for a year, rented Melinda and David invited me into their home for a tryout House Call post. After receiving such a great response, it seemed silly not to take more photographs for a full house tour. Enjoy!
Jess Watson
Nov 10, 2009
Heather’s Vintage Granny Chic
Name: Heather Spriggs ThompsonLocation: Nashville, TN Size: 2100 sq. ft.Years Lived In: 3 months in this house (although I have lived in Nashville for 11 years) The vintage stylings of Heather Spriggs Thompson feel like a beautiful echo heard around the internet. She has set the bar high in the mainstream media, when it comes to making vintage pieces not only feel beautiful, but modern and comforting.
Sarah Rae Smith
Nov 6, 2009
Corey’s Converted Barn
Name: Corey James GashLocation: Orange County, CaliforniaSize: 700 square feet, plus 220 square feetYears lived in: 8 months Corey’s the kind of guy that can figure out how to do almost anything. Not only does he love to figure out creative ways to solve problems, but he’s really good at it. Case in point, he turned a dilapidated barn into a modern home almost completely on his own using skills he already had plus a little help from Google.
Laure Joliet
Nov 6, 2009
Acido Dorado
Name: Acido DoradoLocation: Joshua Tree, CaliforniaSize: 1,350 square feet About a year ago, we were contacted by architect Robert Stone about a project he had just completed out in Joshua Tree, an unique ebony washed pavilion specifically designed as a vacation destination with a “new desert aesthetic”. He called it Rosa Muerta. But we just remember it as possibly the most unique place we’ve ever stayed in.
Gregory Han
Nov 6, 2009
John & Libby’s Kid-Friendly Colonial
Welcome to our new Boston-based blogger, Ronee Saroff!Name: Libby and John Lodge (of John Lodge Architects)Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts Most Boston dwellers are familiar with the pitfalls of living in period houses: small rooms, miniscule closets, and dim lighting. So when product designer Libby and her architect husband John stumbled upon a Cambridge Greek Revival with not one, but two large sunny common rooms, they jumped at it.
Ronee Saroff
Nov 2, 2009
Andrew’s Ingenious Floating Monitor Home Office
Name: Andrew FlynnLocation: Chandler, ArizonaType: Home office When we saw Andrew Flynn’s amazing home office, we knew that we had to do a tech tour of his place. The great DIY features really set this home office apart from all of the rest. A faux-wall to hide cables and wires, a Mission Control center console to hide and store peripherals, and three floating monitors are what makes this home office quite ingenious.
Range Govindan
Oct 29, 2009
How To: Get Out Of A Locked Room
While we were working with a client this week at their shop, we pretty much got locked in the bathroom. Yep, definitely a first! The doorknob came loose, wouldn’t catch the door release and 30 minutes and a non-emergency call to the fire department later, we now know some tips for handling this type of crazy situation.1) Try to stay calm. While it is quite a strange feeling to be stuck in a small space, relax and stay calm.
Rebecca Orlov
Oct 23, 2009
Quick Tip #17: How to Clean Up Oil Paint Without Turpentine
Every well-run home is teeming with tricks and shortcuts to keep it humming along. We’re sharing our best quick tips — for cleaning, organizing and repairing stuff at home — to save you time and money. Click through for today’s helpful hint, and links to tons more… Use regular DISH SOAP!! It has the ability to be gentle on your paint brushes while removing the sticky, slick paint behind.
Sarah Rae Smith
Oct 19, 2009
How To: Paint Over a Chalkboard Wall
When we talk chalkboard paint here at Apartment Therapy, there are invariably those who voice that the trend has run its course. Do you agree?…If you do, and if you have the trend painted onto a surface in your own home, here’s how to paint over it: Clean the wall thoroughly and allow to dry fully. Use fine sandpaper to lightly sand the surface of the chalkboard paint. Pay particular attention to the edges, as chalkboard paint may sit higher than the rest of the paint on the wall.
Regina Yunghans
Oct 8, 2009
Houston Hi-Tech in a Small Space
Name: Chris NguyenLocation: Houston, TexasSize: 500 square feetYears lived in: 2 months There’s big and then there’s Houston BIG. In a city known for embodying the idea of gigantic Texan proportions, Chris Nguyen’s extremely modest sized 500 square foot apartment is an anomaly.
Gregory Han
Oct 2, 2009
How To: Make Mushroom Shelves
We have a sort-of suspicion that, up close, these shelves — made out of actual shelf mushrooms — might be a bit too reminiscent of those clocks made from overly lacquered slices of logs, but this photo gives them such Alice in Wonderland appeal that we kind of love them anyway.
Tammy Everts
Oct 2, 2009
Anne & Nathan’s Northwest Modern Kitchen
Name: Anne & NathanLocation: Bellevue, WA Anne features her own kitchen as part of her tryout. She writes: Our 1976 tri-level boasts light-filled clerestory windows with views across Lake Washington’s largest freshwater wetlands as well as vaulted ceilings with exposed dark wood beams. But when it came to the interior design, this house reflected none of our design aesthetics.
Janel Laban
Sep 30, 2009
How To: DIY a Faux Fireplace
Hi! My husband and I just made a faux fireplace on our new loft. The top piece is sustainable salvaged maple from our local re-use shop. We cut it in half (going to make a coffee table out of the other piece) and stained it with a clear coat for protection.
Aaron Able
Sep 29, 2009
Valery’s Colorful Mix in a Brooklyn Brownstone
Name: Valery Location: Prospect Heights, Brooklyn NYC Our house is truly a marriage of styles. A duplex in an 1860’s Brooklyn brownstone, we’ve filled it with family heirlooms, antique kilims and textiles, our growing art collection (many by local artists) and vintage finds to create a colorful mix that is 100% us.I think the house is a great example of how spaces grow organically over time — this space is constantly gaining new layers.
Aaron Able
Sep 14, 2009
MANSTAD Sectional Sofa Bed & Storage from IKEA
MANSTAD packs a lot of punch — it’s a (1) small scale sectional sofa that’s also a (2) bed and (3) storage. While there are options for sectionals with built in beds, few are this small, this inexpensive and few are designed to take advantage of the full footprint.
Aaron Able
Sep 2, 2009
Lisa and Clay’s Artsy and Calm Collaboration
Name: Lisa Congdon and Clay Walsh Location: Mission District, San Francisco Size: 1,000 square feetYears lived in: 6 years Artist and Rare Device store owner Lisa Congdon is no stranger to Apartment Therapy. We’ve featured her art, the products based on her works, her store displays, and even a tour of her house a few years ago.
Sarah Han
Aug 25, 2009
How To Make Creamy Ice Cream with Just One Ingredient!
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Yes, that’s right; you heard us. Creamy, soft-serve style ice cream with just one ingredient. No ice cream maker needed, either! What is this one magic ingredient that can be whipped into perfectly rich and silky ice cream, with no additional dairy, sweeteners, or ingredients needed whatsoever? • Read the full
Faith Durand
Aug 20, 2009
Rhiannon and Victor’s First “Grown-Up” Home
Name: Rhiannon Smith & Victor Obeck Location: Hayes Valley, San FranciscoSize: 501 square feetYears lived in: Almost 2 years, rented Rhiannon and Victor’s apartment is not what you might expect the home of a couple of college students to look like. But the two of them, who are both transferring into San Francisco State in the fall, decided when they moved into their Hayes Valley Edwardian walk-up that they were going to make it special.
Susie Nadler
Aug 11, 2009
Jon & Liezel’s New Bloomsbury Home
Name: Jon Hindley & Liezel StraussLocation: Bloomsbury, LondonSize: 980 square feetYears lived in: 5 months With August’s Setting Up Home theme I thought it only appropriate to share my new nest! After 7 years of renting furnished apartments in the UK, Germany and South Africa, it was finally time to end the nomad life (for now!) and take the plunge into permanent residency.
Liezel Strauss
Aug 10, 2009
B, Joe & Rachael’s Eclectic Split-Level
Name: B, Joe & RachaelWhat We’re Into: B: Hold the Onions, Joe: Bookish Us, Rachael: Literature for All of UsLocation: Ukrainian Village, ChicagoSize/Type: Three bedroom, two bath apartmentYears lived in: B: two years. Joe: one year. Rachael: two months. It’s pretty incredible how B, Joe and Rachael (with the help of former roommates Dave and Matt) have transformed their rental apartment into a custom-made home.
Sarah Coffey
Aug 7, 2009
Allison & Paul’s Gem With a View
Name: Allison Amon & Paul Francechi Location: Silver Lake, CaliforniaSize: 2,400 square feet Years lived in: 13, 2 years since remodel Shaded by a row of bushes, the front of the Allison and Paul’s home is on a quiet street in the curvy hills of Silver Lake. Walking through their house is a whole other view since almost the entire other side is full of windows with views overlooking the famed reservoir.
Rebecca Orlov
Aug 7, 2009
House Tour: Marie Antoinette’s Petit Trianon
Name: Marie AntoinetteLocation: Versailles, FranceSize: A “small” chateauYears lived in: 1774 – 1792 >> Not your average Apartment Therapy house tour, but one we’ve been looking forward to sharing none the less – our photos of a peek inside one of the more remarkable residences we’ve ever visited; Marie Antoinette’s Petit Trianon.
Janel Laban
Aug 3, 2009
Making The Bed: Pillowcase Ends Facing Inside Or Out?
Traveling back to LA last week from our road trip out of town, we took advantage of the hotel’s free newspaper service. We attempted the crossword puzzle, perused the business section and finally, read Dear Abby. In this particular article, a husband writes in wanting Abby to solve a debate between him and the wife. The couple is at odds with pillowcase end placement on their king size bed.
Beth Zeigler
Jul 29, 2009
House Tour: Alex’s Granny Chic
Name: AlexOccupation: owner of dog-walking company Loyal CompanyLocation: U Street Corridor, Washington DCSize: 1,200 square feetLived in: rented for 4 yearsOther Occupants: Louis, a 4-year old Italian greyhound >> Each room of Alex’s shotgun apartment has its own decor theme: the Diane Vreeland-inspired red living room; the green room; the calm bedroom; and the “bruised” hallway. The long, shotgun apartment layout lends itself well to different decor in each room.
Rachael Grad
Jul 23, 2009
House Tour: Pete & Sandy’s Minimal Farmhouse
Name: Pete and SandyLocation: East Washington, New HampshireSize: 1660 square feet (includes porch)Years lived in: 36 Years; Fully Restored 2006-2008 We first featured Peter and Sandy’s amazing minimal farmhouse last July. Since this quaint New Hampshire town is one of our favorite weekend escapes, we thought it would be a treat to revisit our good friends’ home.
Wes & Kayla Schwartz
Jul 14, 2009
Close Up: Adam’s Sleek Basement Office for Two
Name: Adam SelwoodLocation: Melbourne, Australia Now here’s inspiration to clean out that basement or attic and make better use of the space. Adam was kind enough to share his work-in-progress renovation, a DIY conversions of a basement once stuffed to the brim with typical “stuff” into a sleek and multi-use home office for both him and his wife.
Gregory Han
Jul 10, 2009
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Sherwin-Williams: Get a Paint That’s Easy to Clean!
When you’re getting ready to paint your child’s room, a few questions always come to mind: what color should you pick? Is it low or no VOC? How much are you going to need? But you might not always think how easy is it to clean? Children’s rooms are activity dens! Moving, playing, jumping, falling, spilling… you never know what’s going to happen. Sherwin-Williams knows this.
Cambria Bold
Jun 11, 2009
My Great Outdoors: Art and Chel’s Modern Balcony Kitchen
My balcony is an extension of my kitchen and home. I have experimented with all kinds of furniture arrangement, surfaces and growing over the past two seasons, and this season I am finally satisfied with the layout and look. Chelsea and I (and Porkchop) enjoy our balcony in the warm months by cooking and relaxing
Faith Durand
Jun 9, 2009
House Call: Gregory & Christine’s Custom Chicago Style
www.apartmenttherapy.com chicago house-tours house-callgregory-christines-custom-chicago-style-085583> click thumbnails for larger picsNames: Gregory & ChristineLocation: Chicago Some classic Chicago style arrived in our inbox recently. Here is what Gregory had to say about the home he shares with Christine: Our two bedroom condo in Chicago, IL – full of antique furniture, painted wall murals, and custom built shelves.
Janel Laban
May 26, 2009
House Tour: Nataniël’s Blank Canvas
Name: Nataniël Location: Irene, Gauteng, South AfricaOccupation: Singer / Author / Food Writer / Entrepreneur / Ambassador of Child Welfare – South AfricaType: HouseSize: 2,300 square feetYears lived in: 4Entering Nataniël’s box is a magical experience, the all-white interior is only the first layer of many dimensions.
Liezel Strauss
May 21, 2009
House Tour: Tom and Justin Gently Shape their Landmark
Name:Tom and JustinLocation: Brooklyn HeightsSize: 1-bdrm, 410 sqft. co-op in a 1918 landmark apartment buildingYears lived in: 6 months >> This is Tom’s first owned home and first renovation. An art dealer, Tom is confident of his tastes and preferences, but never had to think about sink faucets and custom cabinetry configurations before.
Jill Slater
May 20, 2009
House Tour: Scott and Marie’s Perfectly Put Together Home
Name: Scott, Marie & Wainwright Profession: Entrepreneur/Journalist/Shiba Inu Location: Castro Owned/Rented: Owned Size: 2600 sq ft Type: 3 bedroom house built in 1900 Years lived in: 5 >> Ever notice how the homes in most decor magazine photo spreads never look like they are inhabited by actual people?
Lily Gahagan
May 19, 2009
Recycled Beauty: Boylan Soda Bottles as Bud Vases
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) In Week Three of the Kitchen Cure, part of your assignment was to do something beautiful for your kitchen. Here’s a shot of our dining table over the weekend—not exactly the kitchen, but close. And it uses those recycled soda bottles we’ve been talking about… • Click here to read the
Faith Durand
May 5, 2009