Viewing Instagram on the Web
“I wish I could look at Instagram online,” is a statement I hear quite often among my friends. Designers have taken matters into their own hands and created web-based Instagram sites: here are our two favorites. • View Instagram on the Web Apartment Therapy
May 1, 2012
A “Work With What You Got” Balcony
One of our favorite recent tours is the home of Jenny & Collin. We weren’t at all surprised to learn that their miniscule outdoor area was given equally thoughtful design treatment. • Jenny & Collin’s Balcony Apartment Therapy
Apr 30, 2012
Parks & Recreation’s “Girl Heaven”
Declared “girl heaven”, Tom’s place on Parks and Recreation is stocked with cheese plates, chocolate fountains, and “just amenities everywhere!” Here’s what else you’ll find… • “Girl Heaven” Apartment Therapy
Apr 30, 2012
A Visit to the Stone Distributor
Have you ever visited a local stone supplier? Not to be confused with fabricators, who cut the stone to your kitchen’s specifications, these are repositories of raw material and slabs to choose from… • Visiting the Stone Distributor Apartment Therapy
Apr 27, 2012
Pairing Old Tables & New Chairs
We’ve all seen the look of rustic farmhouse tables with modern chairs. But what about more polished and formal dining tables? • Pairing Old & New Apartment Therapy
Apr 27, 2012
Orla Kiely’s Garden Line
I love Orla Kiely’s fashion and designs for the home. So I was super excited to see that she has a small line of garden accessories. With her trademark petal patterns, it was bound to happen. • Orla Kiely Garden Apartment Therapy
Apr 26, 2012
Highlights from the Kitchen & Bath Show
I spent yesterday at the annual Kitchen & Bath show in Chicago looking for the newest and best products and trends. It was more compact than usual, with a very strong focus on the bathroom. Here are the highlights from my day: • Highlights from KBIS 2012 Apartment Therapy
Apr 25, 2012
A Small, Stylish Paris Kitchen
We have known our fair share of kitchens that feel like an appendage or squeezed in for necessity’s sake. But it can actually make for a very interesting interior design challenge… • Small Paris Kitchen Apartment Therapy
Apr 25, 2012
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Apr 18, 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
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
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
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
Apr 16, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Apr 6, 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
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
Apr 5, 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
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
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
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
Apr 3, 2012
How To Green Clean Your Bedroom
We tout the importance of keeping kitchens and baths clean. But what about where we spend a third of our day: the bedroom? Here’s our ultimate guide to green cleaning your bedroom. • Green Clean Your Bedroom Apartment Therapy
Apr 2, 2012
Why A Tripod Is Worth It
Ok, listen up friends, shooting with a tripod is the way to go. Why lug around and purchase another piece of equipment that seems to slow me down and get in my way? Because of the photographs. • Why a Tripod is Worth It Apartment Therapy
Apr 2, 2012
An Art-Filled Dome Home
Keith describes his style as a “stew of modern (the geodesic dome/IKEA kitchen) meets contemporary (we have a lot of contemporary art) meets folk (that hand-made thing is big on our list).” • Art-filled Dome Home Apartment Therapy
Mar 30, 2012
Using Two Blankets on One Bed
My guy and I are both blanket tuggers resulting in a middle-of-the-night tug o’ war. Up until a recent Europe trip, I never even considered using separate blankets in bed the way Scandinavians do. • Two Blankets on One Bed Apartment Therapy
Mar 30, 2012
10 Cool Knifeholders
Getting to play with knives might be half the fun of cooking (the other half is eating). And while you’re working on your knife skills, you might as well have something cool to look at. Check out this collection of 10 awesome knife sets, blocks, and holders to fit any kitchen. • 10 Cool Knifeholders
Feb 2, 2012
How To Get Marks Off Your Plates
Pulling out my cheap(ish) white dinner plates for a party this weekend I was once again irked by the little grey scratch marks that have cropped up over the years. I did a little web surfing and found someone who had successfully tackled this very problem with an easy solution. • How To Get Marks
Jan 25, 2012