How Your Cell Phone Can Save You Hundreds of Headaches
From Apartment Therapy → How Your Cell Phone & 1 Simple Tip Will Save You 100s of Headaches Instead of writing things down, use your cell phone to easily capture ideas or things you need to reference in the near future!
Aug 12, 2014
Tips for Managing Those Pesky Wires
Aug 11, 2014
Strawberry Crafts & DIY Projects for the Summer
From Apartment Therapy → Strawberry Crafts & DIY Projects for the Summer If you have a party to plan for August, or just want an easy and leisurely activity this summer, take a look at these ten great strawberry ideas and projects.
Aug 1, 2014
7 Small, Stylish Eating Spots
From Apartment Therapy → 7 Small, Stylish Eating Spots Still need inspiration on how to fit a spot for eating into your small space? We found seven solutions that not only work in small homes, but they’re actually quite simple, stylish ideas that anyone could use.
Jul 31, 2014
5 Tips for Decorating with Fresh Herbs
Jul 31, 2014
The Made In America Project
Name: Micha Thomas and Jaime Lawson of The Made In America Project Location: Laurel Canyon- Los Angeles, California Size: Converted sunroom into a home office 400 Square Feet Years lived in: barely a year, rented Merging their backgrounds in public relations and the fashion industry, Micha and Jaime have created The Made In America Project, which offers a badge of certification to 100% American-made products.
Jul 30, 2014
Smart Ways to Make a Rental Kitchen Work
Jul 30, 2014
Lessons for a Healthy Home from “French Women”
From Apartment Therapy → Lessons for a Healthy Home from “French Women” I’ve been reading French Women Don’t Get Fat and its sequel, A French Woman For All Seasons… A recent experience made me think that these same lessons could also apply to your home.
Jul 25, 2014
10 Stunning Standout Kitchens
Jul 25, 2014
What to Do About This Awkward Space Above the Fridge?
From Apartment Therapy → What to Do About the Awkward Space Above the Fridge?
Jul 24, 2014
A Good Reminder: Rotate Your Kitchen Plates
From Apartment Therapy → A Good Reminder: Rotate Your Kitchen Plates While our “favorite” eight plates are used and abused, we have four pristine place settings collecting dust at the bottom of the stack. The easy solution to our household imbalance? Flip the stack.
Jul 23, 2014
Maxwell’s Swedish Midsummer’s Eve Party
Jul 9, 2014
The Best Sources for Unfinished Wood Furniture
From Apartment Therapy → The Best Sources for Unfinished Wood Furniture “Unfinished wood furniture is great for a bunch of reasons. It’s often more affordable that pre-finished furniture.
Jul 3, 2014
Practical Travel Souvenir Ideas for Design Lovers
From Apartment Therapy → Practical Travel Souvenir Ideas for Design Lovers “Like many of my fellow design lovers, I try to live with a mindful amount of stuff around me.
Jul 2, 2014
How To Choose Paint Colors with Confidence
Jun 27, 2014
Colorful Chairs in the Dining Room
Jun 25, 2014
Dark Blue Dining Rooms
Jun 23, 2014
Check Out This Pantry Hidden Behind a Sliding Barn Door!
From Apartment Therapy → Check Out This Pantry Hidden Behind a Sliding Barn Door!
Jun 20, 2014
Smart Tips For People Who Move A Lot
From Apartment Therapy → Smart Tips For People Who Move A Lot “I’ve been thinking through ways to make frequent moves less stressful.
Jun 12, 2014
Why We Love Black & Marble Kitchens
May 30, 2014
20 DIY Projects Under $10
May 29, 2014
Ben Franklin’s 13 Tips for Happiness
May 23, 2014
9 Cheap, Chic IKEA Classics
May 19, 2014
Chris & Damian’s Updated 1898 Echo Park Home
Name: Christopher Rodriguez, Entertainment Attorney, and Damian Pelliccione, Host/Producer/Event Coordinator, New Media Vault & Boys in Tech Location: Echo Park; Los Angeles, California Size: 1,350 square feet Years lived in: 1 1/2 years Chris and Damian had been living in a loft and wanted to move into a house, so they purchased this small home as a fixer-upper.
May 15, 2014
Inspired By: Succulent & Cactus Gardens
May 9, 2014
Naomi & Anthony’s Collected Craftsman Home
Name: Gallerist Anthony Cran and fashion stylist Naomi Wilding, owners of Wilding Cran Gallery Location: West Adams; Los Angeles, California Size: 1,400 square feet Years lived in: 5 years It’s no surprise that Naomi Wilding and Anthony Cran have so much style, considering that Naomi’s grandmother is Elizabeth Taylor and Anthony’s father is a prolific painter. Anthony’s father, Chris Cran, has his work represented at the Wilding Cran Gallery.
May 8, 2014
Eating Well When You’re On a Tight Budget
From Apartment Therapy → Eating Well When You’re On a Tight Budget “If you’re low on cash and want to eat well what are your options?
May 8, 2014
John & Erin’s Mid-Century Modern Ranch Home
Name: John Conneely, general contractor/owner of California Modern, and Erin Sheehan Location: Eagle Rock; Los Angeles, California Size: 1,100 square feet Years lived in: 3 1/2 years John immediately fell in love with this Eagle Rock Mid-Century house, and during its remodel he found a letter in the wall saying that the house was built with lots of love. He felt that good energy when he first walked into the house. Erin knew John for over a year before she saw his home.
May 8, 2014
5 Small, Easy Vegetable Garden Setups
From Apartment Therapy → 5 Small, Easy Vegetable Garden Setups “If you’re thinking about starting a small vegetable garden but feel like a total newbie, here are some simple ideas to get you moving towards growing some vegetables on a small and manageable scale!
May 7, 2014
5 Natural DIY Wood Cleaning Recipes
From Apartment Therapy → Natural DIY Recipes for Cleaning, Restoring, and Polishing Wood “Those beloved-but-worn salad bowls? The slightly scratched teak table you scored at an antique fair?Make them shiny and new with one of these simple wood cleaning recipes.
May 6, 2014
5 Budget Kitchen Upgrades for a Weekend
May 6, 2014
How To Choose Perfect Paint Colors
From Apartment Therapy → How To Choose Perfect Paint Color Schemes “The color wheel is a basic tool for decorating, especially for beginners. It’s your guide to choosing color schemes that work. Here are the basics and most common strategies, along with tips on how to navigate the wheel to get the perfect paint job.
May 5, 2014
DIY Concrete Countertops
May 1, 2014
7 Small, Stylish Eating Spots
From Apartment Therapy → 7 Small, Stylish Eating Spots “Still need inspiration on how to fit a spot for eating into your small space?
Apr 30, 2014
Tips For a Double-Duty Living and Dining Room in a Small Apartment
From Apartment Therapy → Tips For a Double-Duty Living and Dining Room in a Small Apartment “Trying to lounge and dine in the same small space? Here are some ideas to consider if you’re trying to figure out how to mix these two functions in one small space gracefully and stylishly.
Apr 28, 2014
Spring Wall Paint Colors in Real Homes
Apr 22, 2014
Make Any Fridge More Efficient in 5 Steps
Apr 15, 2014
10 DIY Plant Markers For a Spring Garden
Apr 9, 2014
5 Container Plants For Tea Lovers
Apr 8, 2014
Kitchen Tip: Double Magnetic Knife Holder
Apr 7, 2014
5 Reasons You Should Be Using Plastic Furniture Covers Right Now
Chances are good you’ve dismissed clear plastic furniture covers as tacky, uncomfortable, and best left in the past. But we’re here to tell you to take a second look. Here’s why: 1. Protection: Just as you use a cover to protect your mattress, you should do the same for other furniture as well. Furniture can be a large investment, so why not extend its life as long as possible? That large blue ink stain will otherwise bother you for years…. 2.
Apr 1, 2014
Eileen’s Elegant & Airy Townhouse
Name: Eileen McGrath Location: Georgetown; Washington, DC Size: 2,700 square feet Years lived in: 13 years; Owned It’s no surprise that Eileen McGrath’s place is so inviting. As a real estate agent for Washington Fine Properties, the top residential firm in DC, she’s a pro at making beautiful houses look like great homes. “I do this for my clients all the time,” she says, straightening a stack of magazines here, moving flowers there, plumping a pillow on the sofa.
Mar 26, 2014
Tips to Refresh Your Dining Room
Feb 24, 2014
IKEA Responds: Expedit Versus Kallax
In response the the uproar about their discontinuation of EXPEDIT, IKEA released photos of the KALLAX yesterday. Like many of you mentioned in the comments, the KALLAX is a slight tweak on the beloved shelving system: a more scratch-resistant surface, slightly rounded corners, and thinner outer boards, but the same internal dimensions (see the full side-by-side image after the jump).
Feb 21, 2014
7 Stellar Kitchen Wallpaper Looks
Feb 21, 2014
How to Paint Over Vinyl Floor Tiles
Feb 18, 2014
A Dining Room Project to Inspire
Feb 6, 2014
Match IKEA Cabinet Doors to Your Kitchen Style!
From Apartment Therapy → Match IKEA Cabinet Doors to Your Kitchen Style!
Jan 29, 2014
Tips to Beat the Dustpan Line
Jan 27, 2014
Zulu Alpha Kilo’s Collaborative Cool
Name: Zak Mroueh, Chief Creative Officer & CEO, Zulu Alpha Kilo Location: Toronto, Canada Size: 8,000 square feet Years occupied: 4 While many advertising agencies have a free-spirited and collaborative approach to the creative process, few have taken that philosophy to heart to the degree that Zulu Alpha Kilo’s founder Zak Mroueh has.
Jan 22, 2014
The Most Colorful Cafe in Paris
Jan 22, 2014
Jeanetta & Brian’s Incredible Shared Space
Name: Jeanetta Gonzales + Brian Saldivar Location: The Unique Space, in Downtown LA Size: 180 square feet Years lived in: 2 months While poking around Instagram, I discovered Jeanetta and fell in love with her new office. To my delight, it turned out that she shared the space with Brian, inside the incredible new Unique Space in DTLA. This is my third tour of interiors inside the Unique Space, and I have to say— they are quite unique.
Jan 21, 2014
Sonja Rasula + The Unique Space
Name: Sonja Rasula, Founder of UNIQUE USA Location: The Unique Space // 1275 E 6th Street, LA CA 90021 //Los Angeles Arts District Size: 18,000 square feet Years lived in: I’ve been renovating the space for the past four months, and we just opened in December! Welcome to the Los Angeles Art District’s newest neighbor, The Unique Space! It’s 18,000 square feet of raw warehouse space, completely renovated and redesigned by the incomparable Sonja Rasula.
Dec 20, 2013
9 Cheap, Chic Classics from IKEA
Dec 20, 2013
What’s Your Big Kitchen Design Mistake?
From Apartment Therapy → What’s Your Biggest Kitchen Design Mistake?
Dec 13, 2013
5 Party Games to Break the Ice
Nov 27, 2013