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An Evening with Pilar Guzmán
We were thrilled to welcome Pilar Guzmán, Editor-in-Chief of Martha Stewart Living magazine at our latest Design Evening. See the video or read the transcript: • Pilar Guzmán Interview Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 24, 2012
5 Ideas for Using Glass Jars in the Kitchen
A whole cabinet in my kitchen is devoted to jars of all shapes and sizes. While I love my empty jar collection, I’m swayed by some of these creative uses for recycled glass jars as more permanent fixtures in the kitchen. • Glass Jars in the Kitchen Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 24, 2012
Lighting Designer Marjorie Skouras’ Home
A few weeks ago I was driving and I literally had to pull over when I saw Marjorie’s place. It was a very interesting looking house with a life-sized taxidermy figure staring back at me through the window! • Marjorie Skouras’ home Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 23, 2012
A Country Kitchen Goes Classic
Brooke has turned her very generic and all too common country kitchen into a classic, clean space which will no doubt increase the value of their home. See how it looks now… • Country to Classic Kitchen Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 23, 2012
5 Fragrant Plants Perfect for Small Spaces
In a small space like a balcony or small deck, using plants that give off a scent can make the space that much richer and enjoyable. Here are 5 fragrant plants perfect for a small space… • Plants for Small Spaces Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 20, 2012
Before & After: Drab Basement to Airy Playroom
There’s a reason basements often become cluttered dumping grounds, they’re usually dark, uninviting and an excuse to hide your mess away. If you have an underused or unappealing basement, take some cues from designer Frances Herrera who transformed this one into a bright, welcoming playroom.What was your goal for this space – what did your clients ask for?My clients needed an inspiring place for their 5-year-old daughter to play, craft, and entertain her friends.
Carrie McBride
Apr 20, 2012
A Conversation with Designer Jeff Andrews
Perhaps best known for his work with the Kardashians, Jeff Andrews turns out to be modest and unassuming. Jeff shares his design philosophy, his thoughts on what rooms need, and how he made the transition from choreographer to designer… • Jeff Andrews Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 19, 2012
Before & After: Rescuing a Battered Buffet
When Susan first saw this battered buffet, it was anything but love at first sight. Water stains, peeling veneer, and missing drawer pulls — this buffet had them all. Thankfully, it also had wonderful lines, solid construction, and some beautiful carved legs peeping through the grime and abuse. With a gritty determination, Susan set out to restore this buffet to reflect its proud past.
Colleen Quinn
Apr 19, 2012
Small Kitchen Space Saving Strategies
What are your options in a small kitchen? Rethink your space. A three-pronged approach will make you happier with your itsy bitsy cooking space. • Solutions for Small Kitchens Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 19, 2012
Katharina’s Dad Joins the Food Revolution
I once left my parents in charge of my garden and it died. Now I am inspired by my parents’ yard. My dad has joined the food revolution. • Dad Joins Food Revolution Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 18, 2012
Hosting Guests Without a Guestroom
While we love to host family and friends, it can pose a challenge in a small home. Here’s some advice to to ease the impact of crowding lots of people into a small space. • Hosting Without a Guestroom Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 18, 2012
Real Life Advice: Hosting Guests Without a Guestroom
Looking through all the Small Cool entries this month has me pining for the small space I used to inhabit — I loved it so much, but I don’t miss the challenge of hosting overnight guests in such a small house. We had one bathroom and one bedroom, and frequent houseguests that would often stay for two or three nights — sometimes more. While we love to host family and friends and put them up when they visit, it can pose a real challenge to keep everyone happy, healthy, and sane.
Sarah Dobbins
Apr 17, 2012
7 Must-Haves for the Canner’s Garden
If you’re a canner looking to expand your homesteading skills to the garden, or are a gardener who wants to apply your green thumb to goods that are best for canning, here are 7 must-haves for the canner’s garden. • Must-Haves for Canners Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 17, 2012
Gardening Finds on Etsy
Etsy is home to all things handmade, extending even into the garden. DIY kits, seeds and starter plants and a range of ready-made options can be found under the plants and edibles section. Check out a few standout selections… • Gardening Finds on Etsy Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 17, 2012
Seed Markers You Can Make
I come bearing exciting seed markers for Spring ’12! That’s right, let’s make this the year that we do-it-up seed marker style with these 10 tutorials. • Seed Markers You Can Make Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 16, 2012
Make a Kids’ Play Grill
This toy grill can be knocked out in a day for under $20. You only need to know how to cut a dowel with a handsaw and drill a hole. And if you’ve never tried before, now is the perfect time! • Make a Kids’ Play Grill Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 16, 2012
Roger’s Carefully Curated London Home
Name: Roger BeckettLocation: Kensington, London, United KingdomSize: 755 square feetYears lived in: 10 years, owned Roger’s home is located on a picturesque London street a stone’s throw from Kensington Palace. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve wandered onto a film set, or perhaps stepped into the pages of a favorite Victorian novel.
Eleanor Büsing
Apr 13, 2012
Surya & Dave’s Fun and Friendly Studio
Names: Surya & Dave Pinto of WeeGalleryLocation: St. Petersburg, FloridaYears worked in: 1 year Wee Gallery is no stranger to Apartment Therapy; their colorful wall decals, prints and mobiles have been spotted in homes numerous times over the years. So it was a pleasure to check out their new work digs in St. Petersburg, Florida and to see where are the fun begins.Wee Gallery is run by Surya and Dave Pinto, the creative and business forces behind the company, respectively.
Dabney Frake
Apr 13, 2012
Before & After: A Side Table Lightens Up
Ashley picked this table up at a thrift store for only $10, a great deal for a piece with this much hidden storage. Despite the obvious benefits of such a table for a growing family, the look of the piece is dated and too dark for Ashley’s plan to brighten up her living room. Though this project required a lot of time and attention to detail, the end result is a great addition to Ashley’s evolving living room.
Colleen Quinn
Apr 13, 2012
Make Your Own Drum Shade
Renting doesn’t mean you have to live with boring ceiling light fixtures. Isabelle LaRue of Engineer Your Space explains how to make a custom drum shade to spiff up a less-than-exciting ceiling fixture. • Make Your Own Drum Shade Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 13, 2012
Make A Farmhouse Table
Perfect for Spring, or anytime, this wooden table and bench designed by Marjan Verboeket can be yours. That’s because the designer turned this piece into an easy DIY and shared the instructions. • Make a Farmhouse Table Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 13, 2012
An Urban Homestead in LA
Kelly & Erik didn’t set out to become backyard farmers. But once this LA couple discovered the pleasures of making things by hand and living close to the natural world, one thing led to another and today their ever-evolving urban homestead is a true inspiration. • An Urban Homestead in LA Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 12, 2012
Before & After: Ottoman Transformation
When I saw the photo of this ottoman, I had to look twice because it’s just like one I picked up at the local thrift store several months ago! Just like the one above, mine isn’t in terrible shape, but the upholstery is certainly outdated and could do with a bit of sprucing up.Jill Browning is certainly more proactive than I am and she did just that, gave her ottoman a fabulous makeover. And where, pray tell, do you think she got that lovely fabric from?
Michelle Chin
Apr 12, 2012
What NOT To Do When Decluttering
We asked organizing and de-cluttering guru Nicole Anzia of Neatnik for her best strategies on what NOT to do when trying to harness chaos in our homes. • Decluttering: What Not To Do Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 12, 2012
An Oven Built Into the Stairs
When Dalibor Hlavacek was asked to convert a tiny attic space into a livable apartment, he designed nearly every inch of the home to serve a dual purpose including an oven tucked into the stairs! • An Oven Built Into the Stairs Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 11, 2012
Before & After: Vintage Veneered Dresser Goes Back to Basics
Sarah got herself a great deal on this painted dresser — or so she thought until she started sanding off the paint on the top and found not solid wood but veneer. Battered veneer patched with wood filler. Veneer she knew she would have to chip off bit by bit. Veneer that ultimately required a chisel and a heat gun to remove completely. Despite her hatred of the process, the end result was certainly worth the effort.
Colleen Quinn
Apr 11, 2012
Using Doors for Storage
In small spaces, a lot of things go on behind closed doors, but how often do we really think about the doors themselves? Using the door can give you that extra little bit of room and functionality. • Using Doors for Storage Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 11, 2012
Beautiful Outdoor Party Decorating
This pretty image is from an outdoor wedding, but it got us thinking that it would be a simple and beautiful idea for decorating your next backyard party. • Outdoor Party Decorating Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 10, 2012
Using Small Sinks in Small Kitchens
Tiny kitchens present a few challenges, especially when it comes to counter space. After all, it’s hard to make dinner on a counter the size of a cutting board. One solution? Utilize a compact sink to make the most of your space. • Small Sinks in Small Kitchens Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 10, 2012
Tips for First Time Gardeners
Do you feel like no matter what you try to grow, it dies? Too much water, not enough water, too much sun, too much shade. Here are ten things I learned the past two summers… • Tips for First Time Gardeners Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 9, 2012
15 Creatively Repurposed Planters
These 15 repurposed planters remind us that you don’t need a lot of space and new materials to start growing your own garden; all you need is a little bit of ingenuity and resolve. • Repurposed Planters Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 9, 2012
A Roundup of 20 Small, Stylish Kitchens
Given how much gear goes into the kitchen, it’s one of the trickiest rooms to keep compact, functional, and stylish. Here’s some inspiration to help you infuse your tiny kitchen with character and convenience. • Small, Stylish Kitchens Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 6, 2012
Before & After: Roadside Dresser Transformed for Teen Boy
When Ms. Bliss found this lemon yellow dresser by the side of the road, she was certain it still had some life left in it. She was already working on redoing her 13-year-old son’s bedroom, and knew the added storage would be a great addition to that space. With only minimal damage to be fixed, this dresser was an excellent candidate for a more masculine makeover.Ms.
Colleen Quinn
Apr 6, 2012
Retrospect: The Frankfurt Kitchen
Let’s take a look back at the celebrated Frankfurt Kitchen which was key to the kitchen’s transformation into a rationalized modern domestic laboratory. • Frankfurt Kitchen Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 6, 2012
Before & After: Plain Curtains Gone Girly
There was nothing wrong with the plain silk curtains in Maegan’s ultra-feminine home office (which we profiled as a Tech Tour last year). But, when she spotted the luxe tassled curtains in Carrie’s apartment while watching old episodes of Sex and the City, she knew she could recreate the look for less.All it took was a few yards of elegant black tassel trim — as well as a few hours of patient pinning and hand-stitching — to really upgrade this window treatment.
AnnaMaria Stephens
Apr 5, 2012
20 Small Kitchens with Style
Small spaces are often tricky, and given how much gear goes into the kitchen, it’s undoubtedly one of the most difficult areas to keep compact, functional, and stylish. Here’s some inspiration to help you infuse your tiny kitchen with character and convenience.Obviously the aesthetic possibilities of the kitchen can range just as widely as that of other rooms.
Carolyn Purnell
Apr 5, 2012
A Roundup of Budget Planters
Think that the only inexpensive planters available are the ubiquitous terra cotta pots? Not so! We’ve found 15 fun, colorful and modern pots to house your plants and adorn your home — all under $20. • Budget Planters Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 5, 2012
Easy DIY Outdoor Rug
This month we’ve been focusing on how to make your outdoor space look and function best for your family. If you’re in need of a super cheap outdoor rug fix, we’ve got a solution for you. This bright and cheery burlap rug is easy to make and cost us less than $15!Materials: • burlap • acrylic paint• painters tape or stencils• clear acrylic caulk Instructions:Step 1: Spread out your burlap (fabric.
Carrie McBride
Apr 5, 2012
Before & After: Bright Craft Room Redux
From all-purpose craft room/storage room to spectacularly organized and inspiring workspace, this craft room makeover is enough to make the best of us a little envious.I love the industrial touches with the work stool, table legs and chains that hold up the shelving. It doesn’t go over the top and retains a refined edge.The makeover was done by Real Simple so of course they focused not just on the aesthetics, but functionality and organization.
Michelle Chin
Apr 5, 2012
Home Uses for Restaurant Equipment
Watching Top Chef is like flipping through a catalog, only we’re taking notes on kitchen furniture and tools instead of recipes. Here are a few ideas for using restaurant equipment in your home office. • Restaurant Equipment Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 5, 2012
A Creative Collective In Atwater Village
Names: Bri Emery of Design Love Fest, Brian Morrow + Jonathan Lynch of Sharkpig, Steve Pappin of Son Of A Shark Pig, Max Wanger of Max Wanger Photo, Michael Antonia of The Flashdance & Yeah! Rentals and Emma Robertson of EmmaDimeLocation: Atwater Village — Los Angeles, CAWorkspace Type: Loft StudioYears worked in: 1 year When you gather up seven awesome creatives to share an office space, you will surely have a colorful, eclectic, fun atmosphere.
Bethany Nauert
Apr 4, 2012
Dealing with Quirky Furnished Rentals
I’ve been traveling full time for a while now and have rented many short-term furnished homes, some with quirks. Like a condo in Vancouver with a sliding door from the shower into the kitchen! • Quirky Furnished Rentals Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 4, 2012
Before & After: Restoring a Childhood Wood Bed
Maury (Mars for short) is slowly but surely redoing her guest room to make it an inviting place for friends and family to visit. Since she is working with a budget, she is reusing furniture from her childhood- furniture she loves but that looks well-loved in return. Using some familiar products, Mars managed to transform the look of her childhood bed for this new adult space.Oh the joy and wonder that is Howard Restor-a-Finish and Feed-n-Wax!
Colleen Quinn
Apr 4, 2012
Before & After: A Fire Station Playset
Most people would consider this playset good to go, as is. It’s big, in great shape, and loaded with features. Clear a space, secure that puppy to the ground and let the kids get crazy. But some folks are not satisfied with good to go — they envision great to go. And then they make it happen.Whee-ooo whee-ooo, call the fire department because this project is blazing with awesomeness. Michell from Girl in Air scored this play set used for a fraction of what it would cost new.
Richard Popovic
Apr 4, 2012
Small Dishwasher Options
Small dishwashers can be built into cabinets, attached to the sink via hoses, or there are countertop models. If you have a small kitchen, here are some dishwashers to consider. • Small Dishwasher Options Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 4, 2012
Check Out Apartment Therapy’s New Outdoor Channel
We’ve always loved and covered the outsides of our homes, but we’ve never been able to steer all that good stuff to one central place. We’ve just launched our Outdoor Channel, where we’ll be showcasing the great outdoors every day. • New Outdoor Channel Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 3, 2012
Tips For Storing Luggage at Home
For those of us who don’t have much closet space (let alone garages, attics, or basements!) where oh where are we supposed to store our luggage? Sure, there are some decent soft-sided suitcases out there, but many of the most durable suitcases are not exactly beautiful and they have hard sides and take up some serious space. One solution comes from the folks over at the blog In Decent Order who screwed in hooks high up on the wall of a large closet to hang their luggage from.
Catrin Morris
Apr 3, 2012
Drilling Drainage Holes in Plant Pots
We all have plant pots sans drainage holes which puts your plants at risk of root rot. So, what can you do to remedy this? Create your own drainage hole – here’s how… • Drill Drainage Holes Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 3, 2012