Name: Roberta, Francesco, and Federico
Location: Bologna, Italy
Size: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo
Years lived in: Roberta grew up here.
When I visited Italy last month, architect Roberta Baccolini graciously invited me to her home to take photos of the gorgeous condo she shares with her husband, Francesco, and their little boy, Federico. It's a custom-designed space with a distinct sense of modern Italian style...
We've been watching a lot of Mad Men lately, and although (thankfully) the Don Draper regimen of five cocktails a day is no longer considered par for the course (if it ever was), we do think it's nice to have an at-home bar ready for those times when you want to mix cocktails for a dinner party or a nightcap...
We chose not to use a rug under our dining table, but browsing through photos of some of our favorite dining rooms has us thinking we might revise our plans...
The mantelpiece is the traditional place of honor for holiday decor: stockings, garlands, and wreaths all come to mind. If you're looking for a way to buck convention and dress your mantel in something less holiday-themed, we recommend checking out Etsy shop 5 Gardenias, whose product photos offer lots of ideas for styling the mantel with vintage objects...
The "modern rustic" look is a major trend in decor this year. At Apartment Therapy, we've noticed it in furniture collections, interiors, and the general zeitgeist that's followed on the heels of economic upheaval. It's a back-to-basics look that fits in well with the classic American farmhouse aesthetic...
There are so many reasons why we're excited about Wes Anderson's interpretation of this classic Roald Dahl story, but the main one is the amazing level of detail that went into designing the stage sets, which have a nostalgic 1970s feel. Bonus points if you know the real-life inspiration for this particular interior. Click below for the answer and the movie trailer...
Sick of your plain wooden dining table? Before you consider shopping for a new one, think about how you can work with what you've got to make something new...
Kyle from Apartment Therapy Boston recently had the idea to utilize a hall space for book storage. As lovers of shelving and books, we're into it. Browsing through some old house tours and posts, we found a few examples of different ways to pull off this look...
This might not be the most glamorous topic ever, but it's entertaining month at Apartment Therapy, and parties create waste (even if you're throwing a green shindig with reusable dishware). Our favorite party-ready trash can is the classic metal bin...
IKEA's drop-leaf Muddus table is one of those small, unassuming pieces that can fit into a tight space. Depending on whether you flip the leaf up or down, it seats one or two people, and it's affordably priced at $60. Its small scale makes it a versatile piece that can be used in a few different ways...
This old stylist's trick is incredibly easy to pull off. Rather than using a group of matching candles, mix the colors and heights of tapered or pillar candles. This works best when...
Dining chairs aren't always the most comfortable furniture, which is one of the reasons why people often add cushions. In addition to softening a seat, cushions can make a dining room feel more casual...
Designed by stylist David Benrud for Pottery Barn, this room is built around a sofa covered in a twill dropcloth. Too often, dropcloth slipcovers can make a space look messy and thrown together, but a few carefully chosen design elements keep this room from feeling sloppy...
We've admired Madeline Weinrib's zigzag rug for a long time, but it's one of those "price on request" products that's beyond our budget. Fortunately, zigzag and geometric patterns aren't hard to find on rugs in a range of prices and styles...
Pink and beige might seem like a blah color combo, but it's one that we appreciate in certain contexts. We've seen it work really well in bedrooms, from Molly Ringwald's pad in Pretty in Pink to more recent rooms like the ones shown above...
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