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What Are You Sinking About?
When I came across the Gin and Titonic ice cube tray, I was reminded of this Berlitz ad, which is one of the funnier things the internet has provided. Now that it’s so cold outside, you don’t even need a freezer to make sinking objects of your own, but the use of these ice trays
Faith Durand
Oct 19, 2009
Irinox Wine Chiller Cabinets
For the wine lover and modernist who wants to showcase his or her collection, there’s the pedestal perfect freestanding Irinox wine chiller cabinets. These cellar-replacements offer European chic industrial design with the oenophile’s concerns in mind. • Read the full post at Unplggd
Faith Durand
Oct 14, 2009
10 Space Saving Wine Racks
image:0caf075f8a1ed11648badab396d73b2aa322fae6 w:540 s:"fit" class_name:"mt-image-center" show_pin_button:"true" show_image_credits:"true" As we enter the entertaining season we find ourselves stocking up on bottles. They aren’t all for ourselves, of course. There’s one for the host, a couple for the dinner party, one for that recipe and, well, maybe a couple for us to keep at home.
Anne Reagan
Oct 13, 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
7 Food Certifications, Explained
We try to eat well, but with the increasing number of “healthy,” “organic,” or “all natural” food labels, it can get a bit confusing on what’s important or even legitimate. Luckily Treehugger recently did a great round up of 7 food certification to look for to eat green… • Read the full post at Re-Nest
Faith Durand
Oct 6, 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
Electrolux Design Lab 2009 Winner Crowned
Possibly our favourite annual home appliance and electronics competition, the Electrolux Design Lab 2009 came to conclusion in London last night, with a winner announced: Rickard Hederstierna’s Cocoon, the meat and fish maker that uses RFID signals to identify what is being cooked and adjusting cooking time accordingly. • Read the full post at Unplggd
Faith Durand
Oct 2, 2009
A New Kitchen for an Old Modern Home
Ask and you shall receive! Earlier this week we wrote about the Survey of Modern Homes in New Canaan, CT and waxed poetic about how nice it would be to see the interiors. Then designer Lauren Fister sent over these lovely images of the newly finished kitchen in Celanese House by Edward Durell Stone. •
Faith Durand
Oct 1, 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
Feel The Love: Trader Joe’s Super Amazing Kitchen Cloth
Ever since we posted about those Twist Euro Cloths, we’ve been meaning to get our hands on them. Since ridding ourselves of our paper towel habit, we knew we needed a replacement, and fast. So, this weekend, as we cruised the aisles at Trader Joe’s during our weekly visit, we spied the Super Amazing Kitchen
Faith Durand
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
5 Great Sources for Affordable Frames
Got a great photo, poster or other nifty piece to hang and need a frame that won’t cost more than what you’re putting in it? How about a whole collection of things that you plan on installing gallery style? Well, look no further…here is our list of affordable frame sources: Pottery Barn – lots of styles (from basic to detailed) in a range of affordable prices. They also carry frame risers, stands, shelves and other artwork display accessories.
Janel Laban
Sep 25, 2009
The Linea Pura Range for Bialetti
Amongst our most foolish mistakes we’ve made in life was once leaving our beloved Bialetti aluminum espresso maker on the stove for too long unattended, resulting in a melted handle and ruining the classic design. So whenever we see a Bialetti, it’s always with a pang of shame. But perhaps seeing the Bialetti in a
Faith Durand
Sep 25, 2009
Pedal Powered Beer Pub by Hopworks Urban Brewing
The folks at Hopworks Urban Brewing have come up with a green and stylish new way of serving and transporting beer: by bike! They’ve built a pedal-powered bar on the frame of a cargo bike that holds two kegs, pizza and has a built in sound system… • Read the full post at Re-Nest
Faith Durand
Sep 24, 2009
A Complete Colorful Kitchen Renovation…On a Budget
Susannah and Jeff used to live in Chicago and we were lucky enough to be able to feature their small Hyde Park condo in a house tour just before they packed up and headed west to Seattle. At home in their new city and new life, they have pulled off a big reno and sent
Faith Durand
Sep 23, 2009
Top 5: Green Cookware Choices
Looking to update some items in your kitchen and hoping to make a greener choice? Here are some options you might want to check out… • Read the full post at Re-Nest
Faith Durand
Sep 21, 2009
Karim Rashid’s The Touch Of Light Appliance Line
Karim Rashid has always remained a divisive figure in design, bringing out extreme words of praise or dislike in almost equal amounts. We’ve loved and hated his designs in equal amounts throughout the years, but we’re going to put his newest kitchen appliances designs for Gorenje in the positive response category. • Read the full
Faith Durand
Sep 16, 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
Inspiration: Vintage Tea Packing Chest Kitchen Cabinets
Discovered in a three floor Victorian house in Shoreditch, London, the exterior of these kitchen cabinets are actually lids of vintage tea packing chests… • Read the full post at Re-Nest
Faith Durand
Sep 14, 2009
5 Approaches to Artwork in the Kitchen
Many of us would rather go for a clean, slick, necessity-only kitchen; others opt for the visual feast of paintings, photos, and prints adorning the walls. For a few inspirational suggestions, we found five (of many) approaches. • Read the full post at Apartment Therapy
Faith Durand
Sep 11, 2009
I’m Hungry Plates by Merry Design Studio
Admittedly, it might be because we’re absolutely starving right now, as we find ourselves yet again skipping a meal while browsing online, but we find these set of plates by Merry Design Studio delectable. They’re also perfectly suited for our household, where the phrase “I’m hungry” is heard all too often. • Read the full
Faith Durand
Sep 9, 2009
Teapots: Steeped in History (I know, I know)
September is Artwork, Crafts & Collections month at Apartment Therapy, and in honor of this theme, let’s talk about teapots, which I’ve always wanted to collect. Teapots are fascinating objects. No, seriously. They are functional, and nearly all have the same few elements: handle, spout, lid. But within these parameters, teapots vary wildly, reflecting the
Faith Durand
Sep 8, 2009
How To Hand Wash Dishes To Conserve Water
It seems like most everyone we know has a dishwasher, supposedly the optimal way to get your dishes their cleanest and save water. We don’t have one, so we wanted to find out what tweaks we could make to our dishwashng routine to conserve water… • Read the full post at Re-Nest
Faith Durand
Sep 4, 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
Our Visit to the Concrete Countertop Workshop
A few weeks ago we had the chance to be a guest at a one day concrete countertop workshop at Cheng Concrete located in Berkeley. We took the workshop mostly out of curiosity and desire to learn more about concrete. After one day we gained a tremendous amount of knowledge about concrete as a building
Faith Durand
Sep 2, 2009
Roundup: Disposable-Inspired Tableware
Aside from convenience, there’s not much to love about disposable products. We all know that they create a lot of waste and zap resources… but is there anything to take from their design? Some seem to think so, as iconic shapes like the plastic red cup, paper plate, water bottle and more are popping up
Faith Durand
Aug 28, 2009
Green Style: Green Mid-Century Kitchen Remodel
After 10 years of working in a cramped 1950s kitchen, the owners of this kitchen gave it a sustainable update. They reused the existing appliances, but installed a host of new updates that made this kitchen more lovely and more energy-efficient as well. • Read the full post at Re-Nest
Faith Durand
Aug 27, 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
Outdoor Summer Kitchen by Muru & Pere
An outdoor kitchen is a total fantasy in New York City — it’s even less attainable than your own washer and dryer or walk-in closet. That’s why this circular cooking and entertaining space in Estonia is so special. • Read the full post at Apartment Therapy
Faith Durand
Aug 21, 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
On Display: Le Creuset in the Home
Fashionistas have Prada. Home enthusiasts have Le Creuset. Whether it’s a tiny space with limited storage or a huge loft featuring a walk-in cupboard, people love keeping their enamelware out for the world to see. • Click here for full post: On Display: Le Creuset in the Home
Faith Durand
Aug 18, 2009
Blue Kitchens: Edgy & Serene
The House Beautiful archives are rich with color inspiration — this week, we’ve narrowed our focus and pulled a collection of blue kitchens. From very vibrant turquoise to relaxing ocean-inspired hues, each one above is from a slide show linked below the jump. • Click here for full post: Blue Kitchens: Edgy & Serene
Faith Durand
Aug 17, 2009
How To Make a Kitchen Island with IKEA LACK Tables
A while ago we pined for a colorful kitchen island — but didn’t want to spend a ton of money. So we decided to stack two IKEA LACK side tables to create our own kitchen island. • Click here for full post: How To Make a Kitchen Island with IKEA LACK Tables
Faith Durand
Aug 13, 2009
How To Make Your Own Fruit and Vegetable Wash
Even if you buy organic, it’s a good idea to wash your produce before you consume it to rid it of germs or residue. While water works, a wash can help you use less water; they’re also effective at forcing out any bugs. Here are two fruit and vegetable washes that you can make at
Faith Durand
Aug 13, 2009
Compact & Green: Flow2 Kitchen by Studio Gorm
Check out the design for the Flow2 efficiency kitchen (key word: efficient) — Oregon-based Studio Grom has integrated all the functions of a kitchen so that drying dishes help water plants, condensation from refrigeration helps cool butter (but keeps it soft enough to spread) and composting food waste helps fertilize kitchen plants. • Click here
Faith Durand
Aug 12, 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
Adding Height to Bedside Tables?
Q: I recently purchased a set of end tables (see pic) from Craigslist. I want to use them as bed tables, but need to add about 5″ of height. I tried to remove the legs, but they don’t screw off. I would have to saw them off to remove. Any suggestions on adding height to these tables w/o completely demolishing original piece? Thanks! Sent by Michelle(Include a pic of your query and your question gets posted first!
Wes & Kayla Schwartz
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
Etsy Finds: Yellow Accents in the Kitchen
There are few things more inviting than a sunshine-filled kitchen, but since the weather in San Francisco has been consistently foggy and overcast lately, we figure why not fake it? Inspired by this post from Apartment Therapy DC, we’ve gathered a few bright yellow pieces from Etsy sellers to help brighten up your home… •
Faith Durand
Aug 4, 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
A Culinary Getaway in the South of France
Two years ago, former Food Network producer and cookbook author Anne de Ravel packed up her life in New York and moved to her family home on a vineyard in the South of France where she now hosts Ateliers de Cuisine — guides to the gastronomic wonders of the Languedoc region… • Click here for
Faith Durand
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
Long Table Inspiration from Outstanding in the Field
When we heard Outstanding in the Field is coming to our hometown soon, we headed on over to their website to learn more. While there, we were bowled over by the varied arrangements of long outdoor dining tables that are so emblematic of their productions… • Click here for full post: Long Table Inspiration from
Faith Durand
Jul 27, 2009
Dacor Millennia Microwave In-A-Drawer
We’ve always had a love-hate relationship with microwaves. They’re admittedly a very convenient kitchen appliance for certain situations, but they tend to be poor at cooking foods from a culinary perspective (though they seem to get better every year) and they take up a lot of space. We’re not sure how well the Dacor Millennia
Faith Durand
Jul 24, 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
Good Question: How To Update Kitchen?
Heather and Johnny sent in a good question: We are moving house next month and while our new kitchen is MUCH larger and more functional, it’s ugly! I am particularly bothered by the peninsula and the dark wood cabinets. Without painting the cabinets (we will be painting every other square inch of the apartment), what
Faith Durand
Jul 16, 2009