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Ingrid Bergman in IndiscreetWe’re not much for going out on Valentine’s Day; getting reservations is always a pain, and prices seem to double no matter where you go. So we often find ourselves at ...
Click Image Above to See Full SlideshowName: Beamer Wilkins
Location: Austin, TX
Office: 1000 sq feet
Living Space: 400 sq feet.
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Click on the Thumbnails to View All Ten RoomsIf Regina's very pink post from earlier this week whet your appetite for more of the hue, then you are in luck. In honor of Valentines Day, we've col...
Too much or just right? We saw this room by interior design team to the stars, Michael and Alexandra Misczynski, and were struck by all the symmetry going on......
Barbie and Skipper doing a little browsing at the Adler Store.
Word is spreading that Jonathan Adler is about to realize every girl's dream and is going to be "updating Barbie’s bedroom, living roo...
If you're like us, you have a closet in need of organization. We're going to try and carve out some time over the weekend to tackle our bedroom closet, but instead of poring over impossible-to-repli...
Russian artist, Yulia Brodskaya, creates these beautiful images out of ribbons of paper. They are so perfectly crafted that it is hard to believe that they are hand made. The paper sculptures are an i...
We spotted this small space solution on ooh_food's flickr photostream. By removing her bedroom door, she created an extra spot in her living room to hang artwork. Plus, the fabric adds a bit of text...
It's no mystery that we're big fans of This Old House. We've had great inspiration from them in the past, but sometimes the name can carry a stigma that's associated with old homes and big beards. ...
Every now and then I come across an idea that is so simple and practical that I'm sure that it will either be a huge international hit or I'll never see it again. Such is the case with the Magisso ...
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Title: Charming A Bedroom
Name: Adriane
Time: 1 day
Cost: $25
Adriane used contact paper to give her bedroom walls some architectural detail-type panache....
Candles melting all over wine bottles seems to have been a staple of romance movies of a certain time, but we haven't seen them recently. This throwback amused us, because the candle stuck into the ...
Kelly asks:
I'm in dire need of some ideas to transform the unsightly light fixture in my new rental apartment to a beautiful and welcoming lighting source. I recently bought a lovely chandelier, howe...
We love it when fashion companies use decorated interiors for their photo shoots. Like magpies, we're always collecting photographs that catch our eye and saving them into our "nesting" files. Our n...
We're so psyched. We plan to buy one of these things and see if we can rock your world with 360 House Tours. Spotted this week in the NYTimes, the GigaPan Epic is an affordable way to do those craz...
We were helping a friend rearrange her new place last evening and used the above pic for inspiration for organizing our friend's reading nook. We only needed a handful of books to fill the space and ...
Last week the Midwest was a little quiet when it came to Craigslist. This week we're back with gusto and have gone from a whisper to screaming about the great finds we have to offer. There's an Ai...
Usually it's the bedding at the W Hotel chain that inspires people to check out their online store, but we're more interested in some of the other home decor pieces that are featured......
Today we welcome guest blogger, Jenny Ryan, a friend, neighbor and crafting expert whose resume is longer than an IKEA catalog when it comes to the world of DIY. We've invited her to share some of her...
If you're like us and collect stray dinnerware and chairs from ebay, craigslist and flea markets, here's some inspiration on how to pull them together as a set. Demelza Hill, a product designer wit...
Click on the Thumbnails to View All 10 Chairs Target currently has a really big selection of patterned chairs available from florals to abstracts. They come in lots of colors and in multiple sty...
We missed this during Bedroom Month, but Valentine's Day is another good occasion to share this collection of bedroom fantasies featured in Wallpaper magazine. Designers Nel Colectivo, Jaime Hayon, ...
This past week we drove down to Long Beach and had the pleasure of checking out the Kohler LivingHome, a sustainably designed, modern prefab home. Might we say...simply stunning and very cool. Assembl...
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Need a boost to tackle that February Jumpstart Project? Reader Paula sent in pictures of her recent bedroom refresh — including the beautiful pale gray col...
For the next three weeks for our Friday Trending reports we've chosen three different Los Angeles artists to feature: an artist, a photographer and a ceramist. Our first Interview is artist Jillian Ko...
We love the idea behind Talila Abraham's Metalace art pieces: building on the history of handcrafted vintage lace work, Abraham uses "contemporary materials and advanced technology" to create somethin...
These die cut, screen printed and embossed paper clocks are simple in construction, but absolutely luxurious in materials and craftsmanship. The textured paper and dainty designs are a perfect foil ...
The throw pillow: an affordable, easy way to bring color into your home, soften up a piece of furniture and change your decor quickly. While there are certainly a number of drop-dead gorgeous throw p...
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The AT community was so helpful when it came to choosing between paint colors for our nursery that I thought I should take this question here for a little more ...
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Title: Cute Small Lavatory
Name: Adriane Barreto
Time: 2 hours
Cost: about $5
Adriane transformed her small bathroom with a few simple stripes of silve...
By tagging these photos apartmenttherapymontreal on Flickr, Heymomo shared her new art display wall with us. She recently had the posters and artwork mounted and framed for this grouping near her ap...
We took this picture a couple years ago in a hostel in Sevilla, Spain. We wouldn't classify it amongst the nicest places we've spent the night but the old chandelier's single blown bulb created the ...
After living in a small space one may start to get creative with how to appoint limited square footage. After setting our sights on a corner chair while browsing our routine design spots, we’ve beco...
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This home in San Candido, Italy is made up of an existing house from the 1960s with a new, residential unit on top. The rooftop home — by architects at Pla...
We've written before about our dream of one day having a laundry room, or even just a tiny corner of our apartment with a washer and dryer. Country Home apparently shares our love of laundry rooms; ...
Durham, North Carolina is home to many old tobacco warehouses no longer in use. Some warehouses have been converted into homes and we were lucky to get a look inside of one. The newly converted co...
Elizabeth sent us a good question: I'm thinking of getting the Karlstad IKEA sofa with the ullevi gray cover (dark gray wool/felt-like) like the pic. Has anyone ever tried to replace the legs with a n...
There's that Motel 6 ad on the radio that trills "We'll leave a light on for ya." Whether you live alone or with a partner or a roommate or two, coming home to a dark house is never fun or welcoming....
We wanted to start the weekend early with a little Friday afternoon eye candy. Lately we've been drawn to Nordic interiors — can you tell? This apartment in Helsinki is all about a little glam...
One of the hazards of being a Do It Yourselfer is nasty splinters. (Well, the hazard is sort of a human one, not just a DIY one.) Last week I was handling a shim for a DIY project and managed to ge...
SydneyBristow asks:
I'm interested in tips to hide my air conditioning unit that juts out of the window. It's so ugly! right now i have a plant in front of it. Any other suggestions?
Got a good quest...
Seen on the web today: dramatic wallpaper, 200 Lincolns opening tonight, bright bamboo bowls and 10 years of Martha on Valentines. Jump below for all the links:...
Ever since reading about Martha’s craft room, we’ve had creative workspaces on the brain. (Lily's post about d. Sharp's studio only whet our appetite even more!) This table and chairs from Vivater...
We spotted this inspirational set of pics on Marusica's Flickr photostream (and we're sure glad we did!). A mix of vintage finds, cozy backdrops and a new places to hang pictures makes this grouping ...
Lori sent in an email: I'm renovating my kitchen inexpensively with many great AT tips. I will be painting the cabinets and trim white and putting in a tile backsplash. I'm thinking white subway tiles...
Willie is open to suggestions for his living/dining space: I need help with the decoration for my dining/living room. Something is missing? If i change the lighting to IKEA Knappa? It'd be great if ...
my "change vase"Do you have a change jar in your home? I've got one which, up until now, has mostly been an afterthought (unless I need change for the MUNI). But I've hatched a plan to grow my jar and...
IKEA is cheap, accessible, and better looking than most affordable furniture, but no one really wants a whole house full of it. Marie Claire Maison has come up with a few hacks that transform standa...
Nothing short of a goldmine, this is the best kept secret in the DC area. In fact, I almost did keep it a secret, but then I remembered AT is all about sharing the design wealth. In this case, you w...
Two new-in-box Silver Kartell Componibili 2 Door Towers are available for $90 each. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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If your entryway has been looking a bit blah to you lately, why not make it a February Jumpstart project? We've compiled seven tips that can liven up your entryway woes. Take a look after the jump!
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The New York Times show us how Murphy Davis — co-artistic director of the Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, New York — has designed his 485-square-foot worker's cottage in the historic dis...
The Bacon Lampshade: A little gross, a little fantastic.
DRMM's Sliding House: A glass house with a sliding cover!
How To: Decoupage Your Ceiling: Beautiful flora and fauna themed ceiling by Chrisjo...
I let my sewing gene fade several years ago. With an old sewing machine collecting dust, I'm ready to get back to it. For those new to sewing who area also eager to stop wishing and start doing, we're...
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Title: DIY-Roman Shades
Name: Jennifer Hagler
Time: 1 hour
Cost: $50
Jennifer took simple, plain and inexpensive Roman shades from Target and completely ...
What do you think about this $30 DIY stereo rack?
Survey and link to instructions below the jump......
My husband and I bought an old New Englander style farmhouse (circa 1880) last year that needs quite a bit of cosmetic work in every room. Two rooms and two stairways need wallpaper. Generally, I r...
The new issue of Real Simple has an article all about places to cut corners that make a big difference money-wise as they add up but otherwise don't feel like huge changes to your lifestyle. We pulled...
Today the Scavenger searched for great finds under $100, starting with these Dining Chairs for $50. We also found a Moroccan cafe table, an antique wall mirror, and a dining table. Jump below...
In the West Loop, a pair of vintage leather MR chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe for $400. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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• Karim Rashid SHOP Sale.
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Whimsical, quirky, sophisticated and accessible home designs for the contemporary collector who appreciates fashion. If this describes you, you just might love arty ingénue Wenlan Chia’s Twink...
How do you serve your soup? Do you ladle it out into soup plates in the kitchen? Do you bring your big stockpot to the table? Or do you have an elegant soup tureen? Soup tureens always seemed very gen...
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With all the online options available these days, the idea of walking into a flesh-and-blood florist on your own two feet might seem a little quaint. But the truth is, taking the time to pick out a bo...
Click on the Thumbnails to View All the Photos LoftLife checks in with interior designer Andrew Flesher in their latest issue. Flesher's loft, located in Minneapolis, is a white on white space (a...
We were privileged last night to attend a preview of Green Depot's new LIVE store (their term for homecare, design and lifestyle products) on the Bowery in New York City, officially opening to the pub...
The other day we got to see Martha Stewart's craft room - it was immaculate... and frankly, a wee bit scary. For a space with a lot more character and soul, we'll take this artist's studio, instead....
click for more picsThe Victoria and Albert Museum has a fascinating look back at one of the most famous photographs of the 1960's, revealing some juicy tidbits of information, alongside additiona...
You know that feeling you get when you see a home that's completely different from your own decorating style, but you fall in love with it anyway? It's like opening a window in a stuffy room and bre...
Name: Kelly
Occupation: self-employed, consults from home
Location: Adams Morgan, Washington DC
Size: about 450 sq.ft.
Lived in: rented for 2 years
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Kelly combines found o...
We have posted about wall decals from Domestic on AT before, but we came across a few new ones that are really fun. Some of these combine a wall decal and a hanger making them a great option in a smal...
We have often spoken of the theory that more is more. But sometimes our spaces seem to come together best when we take something out of them, instead of putting more in. Click through the jump for ...
Our tape measure is strangely one of the most precious items in our daily kit: along with cellphone, wallet and keys, it gets deposited and retrieved on our landing strip, and we feel somehow unprep...
DanaD writes:
I have been desperate for an upholstered headboard but I just haven't been able to find one that I like. Well, tonight I was at a fabric store and found the perfect fabric. I bought 2 ya...
Cafe curtains, hung halfway down a window, are a simple way to create privacy without blocking out light, but it can be difficult to find modern, not-too-frilly versions. One solution is to make you...
We're doling out a bit of storage as display ideas this week. Starting with with yarn in vintage creamers yesterday and today, chic white frames displaying hair accessories. Supplies for this organi...
Often times when we feel constrained by our pocketbooks it's easy to acquire a serious case of the "gimmies." You might also know the gimmies by their other names such as: the "someday when I'm rich...
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Title: Darling Table
Name: Darling Knees
Time: One afternoon
Cost: $15-$100
Darling Knees purchased a plain BJÖRKUDDEN table from IKEA and saw a world...
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Introducing Melissa Meyer. We love how these paintings are sturdy and settled into their structure, while keeping all the freedom, fluidity and spontaneity of t...
THIS WEEK
• Design Within Reach Workspace Sale
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• Stitch
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When you mention "Painted Ladies" houses, most people assume you're talking about the Victorian houses in San Francisco. So who knew ...
The CISTA is a rainwater collection system for urban environments. The 100-gallon-capacity collector is arranged vertically, so in a small footprint it collects rainwater and adds green space......
Hallmark holiday aside, receiving those special cards on Valentine's Day from family and loved ones is always sweet and it's nice to display them. Keep it simple, like ATLA reader jek a box, who showc...
Droog, the Dutch design collective that paved the way for inspiring design in the early 1990s is opening a store on Greene Street in SoHo in two weeks. This will be the third Droog store, following ...
Many retailers are hoping to get in some last-minute pre-Valentine's Day bedding sales. From sheets to throws to one of the greatest of all comforts, the down comforter, we found some great white basi...
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Title: Gold Frames
Name: Lindsay
Time: 1 hour
Cost: $13.00
Lindsay wanted to share her smaller-scale makeover project in the hope that it may inspire so...
In our thrift store and flea market scouting, we frequently see vintage tiles that would be very cool in kitchen or bathroom tiling project. But we're renters, so such impulses are naturally stymied...
Anyone with the DIY spirit (or a deep love/obsession with furniture) probably knows well the frustration that comes along with acquiring a piece of furniture to refinish or recover only to discover y...
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Hi Maxwell and team: I have the Joe Colombo 'Universale' Chair from Kartell. It is not in the best condition, and I am wondering how to best clean it or refinish...
Elm serving platter, $70
We really enjoyed seeing Jason's Weekend Project with Pittsburgh's Urban Tree Forge. Turns out, there's a similar group in Ontario giving new life to urban wood salvage. They...
What looks like a simple set of shelves is not only a little more complicated, but also allows for multiple uses and configurations. The bracketing nature of this parenthesis-shaped shelving creates...
Ibride is a French design studio that creates unconventional furniture and design elements for the home. Their collection of trays showcases a menagerie of animals in mystical and regal settings. Thei...
One thing we certainly don't miss working in an office was sitting inside the confines of a drab, impersonal cubicle. Although the last job we had was creative in nature, the office itself was anythin...
"Ms. Kashper...was instantly attracted to the 7,200-square foot loft" — ummm, who wouldn't be? The New York Times gives us a peek into the ginormous SoHo loft of architect Natalya Kashper and he...
Once you get past all the carnation pink, baby blue, and junior-high props, you can find some pretty good things at Pottery Barn Teen for less than you'd pay at the "adult" PB stores. Through Februa...
Very few things are as infinitely reusable as old towels and sheets. We'd almost argue that there's never a need to throw one out. Here are the top ten ways to recycled the stained, threadbare, or jus...
Zalina has tackled a tough DIY and is looking for some advice: I am remodeling my bathroom by myself. I tiled the walls surrounding the bathtub. It was my first time tiling and it definitely turned ou...
For many of us, this upcoming weekend will be a long weekend, a good time for a DIY project that can be spread out over a couple of days or a trip to the flea market (Long Beach is this weekend). Why...
This week the Washington Post Home & Garden Section focuses on ways to save money at home. Articles feature frugal home renovation projects, small-scale home projects starting at $1,500, and usin...
This clever room divider is from Anne and Todd's Gropius Meets Victorian House Tour in Jamaica Plain. We love the clean, graphic look of this divider which they made from......
A reader question culled from one of our recent open threads inquiring about relocating in Los Angeles:
My partner and I considering relocating from NYC to LA, and are looking for useful information (...
Click on the Thumbnails to View all Rooms Benjamin Moore has released their 2009 color forecast called "Colors for Your Home". It's a line of 18 trend colors and according to their experts these ...
I have been struggling for months to find a duvet that satisfies my desire for modern, black and white, Asia-inspired design. A duvet is the final piece that I need to tie my bedroom together. I fin...
The new designs from Reddish Studio remind us how a dose of humor combined with innovation can yield truly stunning results. Naama Steinbock and Idan Friedman, the Israeli designers behind Reddish, ar...
We arrived home today to find this package from the LADWP placed neatly on or door stoop. Once we got settled indoors, we took our recycled bag and emptied its contents onto our bed. Inside we found...
Julie writes: "I just love this couch. I spotted it on a blog and I can't remember where I took the picture from! Can anybody tell me where it's from?" (Note: Include a pic of your problem and your qu...
We thought these lighting projects from the Dutch magazine 101 Woonideeën looked interesting. We're not sure how much Google helped us with translating the instructions, but it's fun to see how...
The Puti Tree No. 2Have you ever checked out the artwork at L'Affiche Moderne? It's a French site featuring a wonderful selection of prints by photographers, graphic designers and illustrators. On a r...
We know that black and white are big right now, but color can also be used in white rooms to achieve a high-contrast look. Swedish paint company Alcro is one of our go-to sources for inspiration, so...
One of my favorite moments at IDS was meeting the guys behind Castor and figuring out for the first time what they were all about. A renegade Canadian design company with a mission to "make shit lo...
We're always excited to see what projects our favorite interior designers take on in their own homes, and Erika McPherson Powell of Urban Grace Interiors certainly does not disappoint! Wanting to gi...
A friend of ours just moved into a spandy new apartment with beautiful hardwood floors with high ceilings and gorgeous moulding...and an unsightly heating unit plopped unceremoniously in front of the ...
We spotted these handcrafted cabinets on Bloesem. Although they look DIY, the cabinets were designed in the Netherlands by Ellen Seegers of BeeldenBouwers. Ellen founded BeeldenBouwers with Arno Tu...
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• DWR and Kithaus: redefining prefab in ’09
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From today, Feb. 12, through Sunday, Feb. 15, the Chicago History Museum is celebrating Abraham Lincoln's birthday with four days (the first days of their year-long celebration of all things Lincoln) ...
Enjoying the unseasonably warm weather last Sunday, we spotted these skyscraper fence posts on Clinton Street in Brooklyn. Though the spire of the Empire State Building had been damaged, we loved th...
ATDC reader Carlos needs help picking fabric for some vintage chairs: "Hi ATDC, I got these lucite and Chrome-plated steel 1960's chairs on CRAIGSLIST which I'm thinking to put in my Dining room with ...
Where can you go to make just about anything — whether you're an artist, hacker, tinkerer, inventor, or maker? If you live in Boston, the answer is Somerville. Willoughby and Baltic, community...
Hi AT! Does anyone know where I could find these lamps in the Boston are or online? Thank you, Raquel
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We created a new budget for 2009, and so far it's been going well. It's never easy, but over the years, we've realized that there are certain tried and true ways that really work for us when we are tr...
This classic Eames Hang-It-All Coat Rack was purchased 12 years and comes with a certificate of authenticity. We've long been fans of this colorful coat rack. Click below for more of our Scav...
Budget’s may be tight, but we still want to make our homes happy, inspiring places to be in. All we need is a little creative thinking and a willingness to DIY. New furniture can be expensive, so l...
In Hinsdale, a pair of Room and Board Hubbard modern rockers for $299 each. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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What happens when a woodworker and artist moves into a 400-plus-year-old stone house in the Czech Republic? The New York Times guides us through the whitewashed stone home of the Zukowski family in th...
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Combining impeccable taste for vintage modern and their own series of new designs, NoHo's Modernlink is an excellent furniture and design resource. Periodically browsing the showroom is a lesson in ...
We get lots of questions from renters who want to spruce up their kitchens without breaking the bank (or their lease agreement). As we move through DIY Month and our February Jumpstart event, here are...
As a recent graduate of the University of Calgary's Industrial Design masters program, Tara Murray's thesis project focused on the effort "to maintain emotional connectedness to older products through...
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This weekend we braved the absurdly long line at the closing sale of Whizbang Fabrics in the Mission (sob—they will be missed!). Came home with a lot of fabric bits we didn’t need but couldn’t r...
click for more picsMander Liefting of the design duo, Snodevormgevers (loosely translated as: sly designers), a two person design company from Eindhoven, Netherlands emailed us thinking we were a...
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Title: DIY Tufted Headboard
Name: Charissa
Time: 6 hours
Cost: $110
Charissa took on a big project and she rocked it! The results are wonderful and her ...
This is a very cool new development by Google in which they "have developed a free Web service called PowerMeter that consumers can use to track energy use in their house or business as it is consumed...
Name: Nicole
Location: Upper West Side
Size: 463 sqft. studio rental in Mitchell Lama building
Years lived in: 1 month
>> Enter Nicole's Gallery!
Nicole sacrificed a spacious one-bedroom in Queen...
Losing the great source of inspiration that is the Domino website is almost as upsetting to us as losing the magazine (almost). So we've got to thank Victoria at SFGirlbyBay for keeping so many of tho...
Nick Wayne of Upstairs Downstairs in Santa Monica contacted us today to notify about their move over to the 90232 zip code over to Culver City. His store is a melange of styles, both modern and tradit...
Grids make almost anything look organized, which may help to explain the popularity of gridded furniture like IKEA's Expedit Shelves, DWR's Cubits, and other modular shelving systems. Lately we've b...
We love the idea of an in-ground water garden or a water fountain, but we don't have a backyard. This water garden could work even in a small area like a balcony or a patio. Check out step by step ins...
Black grounds, adds drama and is a foil for other colorsThere's an old adage among interior designers that every room needs a hit of black to finish it up...
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It's been awhile since we made mention of De Gournay for their lavish wallpapers. While checking out some of their different paper selections recently, we came across this interesting angled framing...
During the holidays we usually do something special for displaying our Christmas cards, like a garland, card stand or table arrangement. But there are other times when we amass a collection of prett...
A DIY material sourcing question:
I can't seem to find Contact paper that isn't matronly or just plain corny. Where should I look? Help! A Frustrated DIY-er.
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European kitchen manufacturer Roundhouse describes their unframed kitchens as "the European solution to cabinet construction, with doors hung onto the cabinet using sprung, self-closing hinges." Wit...
In the spirit of DIY month, we wanted to report back to you and let you know how our ceramics class turned out. We were a little skeptical that we'd have anything worth bringing home (or showing read...
The words, "bowling, ball, and wall", aren't ones you hear used in conjunction very often, but nestled in an a well established neighborhood in downtown Kansas City, those words come to life. We lov...
We seemed to have missed the high school art class where most people learned how to silkscreen, so while we've heard lots of times how easy the process is, we've remained a bit mystified......
Last fall, the discussion about the Huge Number Five (from a house in our home town!) made us smile. Big, bold, graphic letters and numbers have us at hello. The cheerful vintage metal numbers pictu...
Erin sent in a good question: I am trying to configure a home office and need help. I purchased Ikea’s Vika Lerberg trestles to support a Vika Glasholm glass tabletop, even though I’m not complete...
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Because we’re blogging from Atlanta on ATDC, we’re feeling the need to explain why we belong here. The most obvious reason is that D...
Photographer and designer Sandy Middleton has combined two passions to create the home decor items you see here. Tansy & Co. offers nature-inspired decor from lamps to clocks that feature Middleton'...
We wanted to add to Abby's roundup of small space solutions. Another great small space tip is going vertical. This is an opportunity to draw the eye up and create almost a vertical depth to your space...
click thumbnails for larger pics(FSBO stands for For Sale By Owner. Owners are welcome to submit to: newyork (at) apartmenttherapy (dot) com and put "FSBO" in the subject line.)
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Take a psychedelic trip (without actually tripping out), and enjoy Verner Panton's Visiona 2, the “Fantasy Landscape Room” foam rubber room exhibition he designed for the 1970 Cologne Furniture F...
About 60 miles northwest of Chicago, near the Wisconsin border, sits a few giant old barns filled with rugs, furniture and antiques purchased by the farm's owner, Ginger Blossom. Ginger travels the w...
We love perusing Flickr for Apartment Therapy Boston tags, checking up on fellow New England DIY'ers. We stumbled across this deep purple wall bedroom in ashxnm72's eclectic condo and were drawn in ...
Kim Clements and Joe Schneider are a husband and wife design team with three young boys. Their Seattle bungalow is a colorful, bright showcase of how to live abundantly with modest space.
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Shelving over a doorway is not only a great space saver but creates a focal pointA friend of ours has recently moved from a 2000 square foot home into a small pied-a-terre. Now, having divested herse...
Hi AT! I bought two dining chairs off Craigslist and I need help deciding what to do with them. The second picture shows my living room/dining room. The wood of the chairs is too orange-y for my d...
Sure, Betsey Johnson's loft is pink. And by now we all know of Julian Schnabel's home with a pink exterior. But would you go pink at home (outside of your child's room)?...
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We recently received a question about Blu Dot's Bonnie & Clyde sofa, which we just happen to own. A reader had seen the sofas in store and was inquiring about a depression in the center of Bonni...
The March issue of Dwell features an amazing Melbourne house with a spacious, multi-level layout. With DIY on the brain this month, we were particularly excited about the handmade bedroom partition th...
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Name: Vhouse
Architects: XTEN Architecture
Location: Sherman Oaks, CA
We've always had a love and hate relationship with the Valley. Growing up on the northern most part of ...
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Last week we had the opportunity to tour the Vipp showroom in Tribeca — and we fell in love with a laundry hamper. Made from the same grade of steel used i...
It's the classic picture of happy homelife: standing at the sink, scrubbing the dishes, while birds chirp outside the window and you lose yourself in the task at hand. Unfortunately, it's not very r...
We kicked off our new "My Room" posts with a very modern room for a soon-to-arrive baby girl in Chicago - it is a look at Audrey's nursery. This week, lots of DIY was also on show: from valentines to ...
Nyree is looking for some opinions. She writes: I'm registering for Heath plates from the coupe line and I just can't decide on what colors!! I was hoping for some input on what color is best from the...
Since December, Lou Ureneck has been building a cabin in Stoneham, Maine. Undeterred by winter, he's managed to put the foundation pillars in, frame the floor, and assemble the cabin's post and beam ...
This week we found 25 nice-looking items on Craigslist that are all $25 and under. Bookcases, antique lamps, end tables, vintage chairs, and more. Some need a little fixing up, but it is DIY month!...
We love what Abbey Hendrickson of Aesthetic Outburst, did to this curbside find. She's turned it into a fabulous, mobile, shallow kitchen console table......
I love the Blu Dot Nick table but would love to find it in white (the Nick is only available in cherry or walnut). I found this photo in the Domino Magazine gallery. It is the exact dining table I am ...
We definitely do not have a mudroom or even a proper entryway in our Chicago apartment - our front door opens right into the main living/dining area. The challenge (which we've talked about before): w...
After yesterday's post about choosing chairs for this massive farmhouse table, more readers want in on the action: Hi, I like this table but am at a loss regarding what type of chairs to pair it with....
We love a pale, serene bedroom. White linens, neutral walls, filmy curtains: the whole bit. Somehow it’s just easier to open our eyes in the morning onto a pale landscape. But the bedroom in our new...
We love it when storage acts as display (especially when it's colorful). Take for instance these bright balls of leftover yarn in vintage white creamers. This is a great display idea for projects th...
Craft Magazine's latest issue is officially the last one in print. Launched 2.5 years ago, they have made the decision to stop printing and will be moving to online only......
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Cellule is a modular lattice system designed to help urban gardeners quickly cover small, oddly-configured walls and fences with the lattice work to support clim...
past winnersEvery year DWR hosts a contest to find the public's most well designed chairs - the catch is that they must be made out of the cage, cork, and foil of no more than two champagne bottles. ...
When we put up a post yesterday about barn conversions, AT Reader citizengreen (aka John) included a link to his own barn renovation in the Catskills. He's documenting the renovation process with a ...
I just went on a whirlwind visit to Toronto this past weekend to speak at the Interior Design Show (IDS) along with Grace Bonney (Design Sponge) and Harry Wakefield (MoCoLoco). They flew us up...
Rustic doesn't have to equal taxidermy animals and knotty pine. Some of the most attractive uses of natural elements are the ones employed with the most restraint. Adding a few outdoor objects into ...
A vintage Smilow Thielle Lounge Chair in Birch with Black Wool is available for $650. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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We randomly stumbled upon Courtney Haas' fantastically feminine Los Angeles condo featured on Mimi Read's blog. This pretty home was decorate by Joe Nye who did a lovely job of mixing Hollywood glam w...
“Fewer and fewer Americans possess objects that have a patina, old furniture, grandparents pots and pans...the used things, warm with generations of human touch, essential to a human landscape. Inst...
What struck us most about Forbes' top ten list of America's most miserable cities, specifically Chicago's #3 ranking, was not the reference to corruption and weather. Rather, it was the statistic that...
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Philadelphia-based MIO Culture has introduced some new LED lighting options that complement and expand upon their popular Bendant pendant. Like the Bendant, Tras...
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If you are one of the many who have recently purchased new TVs for the now-delayed digital transition, the DC government wants to help you help the planet. If you bring yo...
In honor of February’s DIY month, we combed over old Home Improvement (yes, the television show) clips and quotes in hopes of coming across some funny and helpful home tips. Well, we didn't really ...
We just read about a secret weapon to add to your cleaning kit to help keep glass shower doors free of the mineral buildup which makes them look cloudy......
This large 1960's Danish Modern Wall Unit is an amazingly versatile piece. Use it as an entertainment center, office, space divider, storage unit, bar. It's made out of walnut with a tapered ...
In River North, a Room & Board Mina Chair in a custom red fabric is available in "perfect condition". Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Take a peek at this two bedroom apartment for sale in Budapest, Hungary. Listed in The New York Times' s international real estate section, the 1,658 square feet, third floor apartment features a terr...
It seems that Nicole Farhi has expanded in the grand tradition of all designers who get restless (and probably have investors breathing down their back). Her 202 shop in Chelsea is a cafe/brass...
We are so inspired by this pink party spread. Alicia and Summer took inspiration from Amy Atlas with their pretty table full of cake balls, pink lemonade, vegan cookies, and more. Read on for the rest...
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This question is from Evelyn: Hi there, I'm working at an interior design company and we are cleaning out our carpet section and have many many samples that we're getting rid of. Do you have any thou...
Name: Lori Andrews and husband Ken Corner
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Size: 1100 sq feet plus finished basement
Years lived in: 5 years owned
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Name: Frank & Jill
Location: Mont Vernon, NH
Size: 1200 square feet per floor, 2 floors
Years lived in: 35 years
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We've spent many family holidays at Frank & Jill’s farmhouse s...
On a trip to India last year, we discovered Fabindia, a department store of sorts that carries affordable hand-crafted home goods. At some point, sadly, our suitcase just couldn’t hold anymore block...
Click the Thumbnails to View All HeadboardsSometimes decor decisions are all about creating a little drama - taking a step away from what is safe and moving toward a something with a little glam ...
We love these couple of advertising images put out by Vitra, showcasing a myriad of mundane and unique household objects that complement the ever classic Eames aluminum chair. It helps we've always be...
The home of California Home + Design associate editor Erin Feher and her boyfriend, DJ/teacher Danny Montoya embodies the spirit of DIY design we've been touting this month (and always), while also sh...
Nathalie writes in:
I am the owner of an ugly kitchen. Walls are covered in beige plastic complimented by dark brown marble. I started painting it white ( plastic bits, not walls) and am planning on r...
A little eye candy for the end of the day. Earlier we wrote about barn conversions; now we're looking at another type of renovation. This 11th century rectory in the French village of Les Taillades ...
This chair took the top place in the Volvo For Life design competition in the Sustainable Design category. Its creator, Luis Fernando Luna Bermudez, was inspired by a Volvo C30 taillight. Check out th...
A while ago we got a chance to sit down with Judy Kameon, the talented designer behind the garden at the Parker Hotel, the Heath Store and the Marc Jacobs store, to find out a little bit more about he...
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Project: Hanging Wall With Grommets
Time: 30 Minutes
Cost: $25
When moving into a space that is in need of division, you have several choices. Walls ...
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Title: Paisley Wall Decor
Name: Kaleidoscope Style
Time: 2.5 hours
Cost: $145.
Kaleidoscope Style dressed up a plain wall of their dining room with a fr...
Terrariums hold a special fascination for us. The little glass-enclosed world provides a mental escape without leaving the house, or even the room. The pear shape of this one, containing a tiny air-...
Wow, we can't believe it was a year ago at this time when we were in the thick of things with Presidential candidates...and their homes. It was also bedroom month makeover time, with additional posts ...
If you're looking for a cheap and easy way to bring some pattern to the floor, World Market has a selection of bamboo rugs with colorful designs. The bamboo is easy to clean (just wipe down) and dur...
When Domino recently closed its doors forever (huge sob) our knee-jerk reaction was to go out and collect the magazine's entire four year run. We have since reconsidered and have gone online to downl...
Taking a cue from Ashley's $12 Pendant Lamp Makeover, Katie from Chicago, brought new life to a lamp that had seen better days. This makeover ran her less than $5, click through to see how!...
With Valentine's Day coming up this weekend, are you trying to think of some ways you can add sex appeal to your home?
We'd start with asking that guy in the gorgeous living room above to take his...
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Title:DIY Starburst Mirror
Name: Allison
Time: About 3-4 hours
Cost: $25
Who would have guessed the automotive parts shop would be a great DIY home ...
click for more picsTuesday's Craigslist Scavenger finds include a $2900 loveseat being sold for more than 75% off, some vintage era McCobb chairs, a steelcase desk, some groovy beaded curtains, J...
We got the final issue of Domino in the mail yesterday and, just like how your hair annoyingly looks great on the day you are going to the salon, it's a good one. A fun concept, lots of photos and int...
[We love the yellow chairs in designerbee's home.]
Last week we highlighted the bold and colorful color accent bright red. We spotted another bright pop of color (interpreted through what looks like a...
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Name: Sarah and Allen
Location: Jackson Heights, Queens NYC
I recently moved into an apartment in Jackson Heights, New York with my boyfriend, Allen. This is o...
We were looking online for modern washing machines when we came upon this highly unusual blast from the past known as the Sanyo Ultrasonic Bath. Ultrasonic waves were incorporated into this perplexing...
Few of us have an entire room devoted to crafting or home projects, but Martha's attic crafts room is inspirational in both style and efficiency (of course). In addition to Martha Stewart: Crafts, thi...
We stopped by Henry Road's outpost in Studio City last week and found tons of great fabric, lovely little gifts, journals, soaps, allysa ettinger vases, jonathan adler salt and pepper shakers and an a...
Greetings, We live in an antique home from the 1760's. I made a table out of old barn boards found in the attic of the barn from the 1850's. Table seats 14. We are trying to decide between mixed c...
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Title: Murphy Table
Name: Jason Valalik
Time: 2 weekends or probably about 10-12 hours
Cost: Not including the purchase of the table saw, about $200.
Jas...
Here's some heavy D.I.Y. for you. We just heard from our friend Jason over at Pittsburgh's Urban Tree Forge. It looks like he and Forge founder and owner, John Metzler, took to the great outdoors ov...
A universal base to turn just about any chair into a rocking chair. Simply bolt the feet of your favorite chair to the supplied rockers and rock away. We like the DIY nature of this as something to ...
Last Wednesday, West Elm opened the doors to its new Emeryville location. This is the second store in the Bay Area, and the company’s first built “from the ground up using green building practices...
click for more picsName: Frank Lloyd Wright's Millard House (La Miniatura)
Location: Pasadena, CA
Although Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the most prominent icons in architecture most identified ...
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Check out this interesting storage table from French designer Marc Venot — the wooden tabletop is fixed, but the bowl rotates and moves down the central ax...
Following up our post last week on 5 ways to use an alcove, we've collected 5 more ideas to add to the list. One of our favorites is Christy and John's ready-made bar, created in an alcove under the...
We are all big fans of the 'ol fruit computer here and so is unplggd reader David from Germany. He has shared his space and shows us that dual ergotron arm mounted Macs nicely keep the work surface f...
Rita sent us a good question: My condo was built in the 90s, and one LOVELY feature that was incorporated was the TV Alcove. Well, we have a flatscreen tv and so we don't use the alcove for anything.....
Have you ever had this happen? You turn on a light and it explodes. It happened to us the other day. We turned on our closet's light and it exploded in a sparkly shower of glass. Being a Sunday, t...
We've blogged about Jean Pelle's beautiful designs before — we love her work. This time, she's teamed up with ReadyMade magazine to create a light fixture that can be easily replicated at hom...
The Teaism Shop in Penn Quarter carries lovely items to help you enjoy tea, which also happen to serve as home accessories. The store has teapots, cups, bowls, books on tea, and, of course, a wide ...
If you and your friends are tired of the smell and cost of traditional cleaning products and you'd like to learn how to use ordinary household products like baking soda, olive oil and vinegar to cle...
Dear Apartment Therapy, where can I find foam cushions to replace the ones I threw out for my chairs? I just need to find replacement cushions, as the fabric covers are fine. Any recommendations from ...
Christopher sent us an email yesterday evening: Upon checking West Elm's online website today, I noticed under the "store locations" section that it's been updated to include a new store opening this ...
Has anyone in the NYC area ever had a bed custom made? It sounds a bit princess-&-pea-ish, but we've been looking for months and the closest we've found to what we want is a combination of these...
Could these candle sconces be any more romantic? Point Click Home editor Anne E. Collins posted them this weekend, and we couldn’t resist passing along the project just in time for Valentine’s Day...
A quick and easy way to make a room visually interesting is to add texture. There are plenty of ways you can add texture to a room but as a renter, we need simple solutions that can travel with us wh...
Dana sent us an email: I've been looking for some simple white lacquered boxes but everywhere I find them they are just so expensive!
I'd love to know where others have found white lacquered boxes f...
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Name: Tea Kettle Black
Brand: Ralph Lauren VM156
I’m still not through with my “black is beautiful” phase (nearly half my columns from last fall) and I promise a colo...
This seems like a fitting project for the upcoming holiday weekend. Originally intended for a wedding (the theme being "Sweet Love"), this garland can be customized to express any sentiment you'd like...
Built from materials made to withstand the elements, barns can make beautiful and long-lasting homes. They often come equipped with lofty ceilings, wide-plank wood, and impressive landscapes. With s...
This just in. We got this chair from the design firm and thought it was particularly attractive and practical. Stacking chairs are RARELY this attractive. The Zesty Chair a brand new, all-plyw...
To say that artist couple, Beth Piver and Andy Vick, are comfortable with color would be a gross understatement. Glimpsing into their Cumberland, Maryland loft is like entering into a Dr. Seuss book...
For sale, a pair of new Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs in Ebony from DWR for $800. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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In December, The New York Times shared a panoramic view of William F. Buckley Jr.'s Formal Dining Room — this month, they've got Elaine Kaufman's living room. The proprietor of Elaine’s, the o...
Rumors abound of Design Within Reach looking to sell their business. Other notable online news related to the house and home below: Decor8 is giving away Julia Rothman wallpaper valued at $250, Mayor ...
Hi Apartment Therapy, I've been looking for the poster bed in the first pic I've included. Any idea where I could find it? I found the Milo canopy bed, which is not exactly the same but pretty simil...
Tribal Diamond, Nepalese 100 knot Tibetan wool
Diane von Furstenberg dishes up some of our favorite patterns: rich, often theatrical, and commanding center attention (whether on floors or on bodies):...
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Title: Faux Zebra Hide
Name: Bromeliad
Time: 5 hours
Cost: 50 cents (fabric was free)
Bromeliad's faux zebra hide is a PETA-friendly alternative to the ...
ATDC reader Carmen needs our help showcasing a beloved textile in her house:"Dear ATDC, I bought a beautiful textile on a trip to Peru, but I don't think it works on my wall- according to my friends...
A friend of ours bought these chairs from Craigslist a few months back with the intention of sending em off to get reupholstered in a grey flannel. But circumstances being what they are, her chairs ne...
I have two great fireplaces in my 1880s house in Cambridge that I'd like to get working again, preferably with gas inserts. The semi-oval shape of the opening and small size (about 25" wide on botto...
Over the weekend Australia has experienced its worst bushfires in our countries history. The death toll currently stands at 173 with that number expected to rise as so many people are still missing. O...
Some good stops on our web travels: A diy project made from old sheets, a polaroid mirror, laser cut steel home goods and an airline inspired quilt...jump below for all the links:...
This Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair is the real deal. Check out this and many more Scavenger finds below the jump
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Downtown on LSD, a Toto Cube Lamp which functions as lighting, end table and stool for $130. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Going deep into Dutch design territory, Dutch By Design is an online shop out of England that sells...well, exactly what it says it does. Featuring designs by Moooi, Bert Jan Pot, Nicolette Brunkla...
These IKEA shelves in my kitchen are great but I let them get too cluttered. Something had to be done! Read on for a great kitchen DIY project - such a difference with just a little time, paint, and ...
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Name: sklose
Location: Sunnyside, NY
Time: A few weeks of thinking about designs, roughly two hours to actually do it
Cost: $1.07 for a three-pack of electrical tape at my neighborhood 99c store
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My husband bought four of these chairs at Pier 1 ten years ago, for his first post-college apartment. We’ve kept them around because they’re actually comfortable, but let’s face it: that grayish...
Here is another "bookmarkable" How-To step-bystep project from our DIY expert, Shelly...
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Project: French Tuft a Cane Back Flea Market Chair
Time: 5...
Name: Lanni
Location: Rochester, New York
Type: Pez dispensers
Size: ~ 50
Value: $125
Description: "In high school I collected Pez dispensers. I no longer acquire new ones for my collection, but I...
beforeSan Francisco-based architect Neal Schwartz wanted to lighten up the office (at left) of this 3-story Victorian in the Castro, so he knocked down a wall and created a clever solution for display...
Laura (aka Lupin) lives in England and makes felt crafts, which she sells online through an Etsy shop. She also has a blog, Bugs and Fishes, where she generously gives tutorials on how to make the t...
We absolutely fell in love with this gorgeous new line of porcelain, designed by Paola Navone, called "Taste". The set features beautiful wide borders that in shape remind us of antique pieces of porc...
Sure we post our daily craigslist finds, but what about when you're obsessively searching for something specific like a Hollywood Regency bar or a Shaker rocking chair or a Saarinen style table and yo...
Pool tables aren't something often on our radar as most of us are doing good to have enough space for a bed and a kitchen table, let alone a large monstrosity such as this. But there was something s...
Our workspace is nowhere near as polished as this little card index, but sometimes one little note of refinement is enough to elevate the whole....
Delairen writes in: "I have been looking for ages for a way to store and display decorative platters and plates on the wall, while still keeping them close at hand and convenient for use. I've finally...
Artists Robin Hewlett and Ben Kinsley teamed up with the team at Google to create the "first-ever artistic intervention in Google Street View." They choose a street on Pittsburgh's north side to cre...
We love that organizing isn't a "one size fits all" mantra. The important thing is to have your own system and use what works for you. Take for example, our friend Loop's landing zone......
For some people, fresh flowers are almost non-existent during the winter months. Sure, there's the small variety at the grocery store, but during tough economic times, even an extra $10-$20 added to...
Call it a sign of these economic (and Mid-Century Modern-crazed) times: Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic brand has offically filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection......
Caroline's DIY mural project is a beauty and a great inspiration for those of you looking to spice up your bedroom decor (or any room, for that matter) and those bare walls with silhouette style desig...
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French designer Andrée Putman worked with Ian Schrager back in 1984 to redesign Manhattan's Morgans Hotel. In her design, she used Robert Mallet-Stevens' ...
Last week we wrote about the basic tools we use frequently for a variety of DIY projects. Last night — while hanging a light in the foyer — we realized one big item missing from the list...
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Title: A Little Paint & Wallpaper Go a Long Way
Name: Brad Dufton
Time: 3 days
Cost: $3,500
Brad's gorgeous space was already nice before he went in for...
(Welcome to Kristen — a new weekly blogger from Philadelphia!)
Book storage doesn't always have to fall flat, there are plenty of options to display all that is bound. Whether you've just move...
My husband and I are D.I.Y. enthusiasts: We have tools, reference books, and materials for executing home improvement projects ourselves around the house. Part of it is our thrifty nature and part of ...
We've been inspired during Apartment Therapy's do-it-yourself month to work on our own decorative project during these rainy days in February. Our project uses stamps for decorative appeal. We rounde...
This melamine herb garden container, with scissors tucked into an integrated pocket, can be used to grow your own herbs or simply to organize those you've bought from the greenmarket. Although it w...
We're pretty sure we've never posted about a toothpick holder, nor ever really considered getting one. But if were to indulge, we'd be tempted to get this lil' cute critter from Suck UK. This doesn't ...
Over the weekend, we hit up an estate sale in an 18th floor Lake Shore Drive apartment. Although we didn't walk away with much, the small place had huge effect. An older woman had lived there, with a ...
It's no secret that we're big fans of using clipboards to organize and display filing, artwork and scrap paper. But why be satisfied the standard brownish particle board? Here's one reader's take on...
Right up there with putting your pillows in the sun, this tip comes directly from my grandmother who was matter of fact and eco friendly back when it was just called being frugal. Not only was she an...
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I have a whole mess of questions for you. I've attached two photos; one of each side of my living room. To look at the photos you might think it is two different...
Montreal industrial designer Zoë Mowat creates friendly, versatile pieces for the home.
"Zoë has a passion for building things and she strives to create "special" objects that form a connection w...
We own a lot of art — specifically a lot of small to medium sized art — and when we moved in together last year, our individual collections collided. While struggling over what to do wit...
Do you have a special someone—boyfriend, girlfriend, best friend—this Valentine’s Day that appreciates a card that is a little more unique than the standard mass-produced fare? Etsy comes to the...
Mariel over at our favourite decor-related LiveJournal community recently posted what she calls her "itty bitty/nifty thrifty apartment comittee", a textbook example of an art school student's apartme...
These are Tom Dixon lamps over Stephen's dining room table. (Thanks, Stephen!)
Hey, thanks for the submissions that I just added! I got a great tour of Room & Board's newest designs on Tuesday a...
We've covered a number of salvage stores here in the Midwest: Murco Recylcing, the American Barn Company, Architectural Artifacts and Salvage One among them. We love these stores because they preser...
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Title: Saving the Bedroom Floor Project
Name: Heather Ellison/Awful Nice
Time: 6 Days
Cost: $173
We love painted floors and Heather did an even better j...
Claire picked up a great find and now she has a question for the crowd: Look at my latest find! I got it from Urban Ore in Berkeley. 2 Danish Modern Chairs for $8.50, its going to be my first upholste...
This month being DIY month here on AT, we can already feel our creative juices flowing. We've got a million projects: cleaning closets, constructing a coffee table, taking all our photos virtual. We...
The warmer temperatures this weekend has us crossing our fingers hoping for an early spring. Looking for airy interiors to tide us over, we were immediately attracted to the spring-like feel of this...
We recently visited the exhibition "Pompeii and the Roman Villa" at the National Gallery of Art and were inspired to find ways to bring Pompeian colors and decor into our home. The exhibition rooms ...
We wouldn't be surprised to learn that many of AT's DIY readers were prolific fort makers as kids. We used to drape blankets across a set of orange velour chairs on wheels in our family's finished b...
Click on Thumbnails to View All PhotosLast week Etsy launched a new video series entitled "There's No Place Like Here" where Etsy shop holders show off their spaces "infused with their aestheti...
I recently stumbled upon this wonderful old vanity table that has been in my family for three generations. It has been through a lot, and although it still has its original finish, the table definit...
Each day our local waste collector, Sunset Scavenger, receives the equivalent of several drums of latex paint for recycling. But instead of sending it off to be used as a cement additive (as many recy...
We've always wanted to add a bit of pink decor into our space but weren't really sure if we had the style pink called for. Once we started digging through the AT archives, we realized pink is the new...
We heard from a Canadian furniture designer who is making a trip to Chicago soon to meet with potential retailers for their normally to-the-trade brand. They are hoping for some leads and sent us a g...
When we first saw this family apartment filled with Indonesian puppets (among many, many other things) we thought it was Paul's Homage to Indonesian Art and Asian Packaging &mdash a House Tour from a ...
When we saw Mariah's house tour last week we were struck by all of the great vintage pieces around her house. Seems we weren't the only ones, as Etsy has featured her house tour along with their picks...
In the lead-up to the Oscars on February 22nd, Turner Classic Movies is presenting "31 Days of Oscar," a 'round the clock schedule of Academy Award winning films. We're big fans of classic cinema, s...
Twenty-four year old Benjamin Hubert continues to impress us with his design genius — this time with his whimsical lighting fixtures inspired by everyday objects and materials. Check out our f...
A Mid C Modern Ceramic Wall Hanging made from glazed stoneware by Raul Coronel is available for $575. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Featuring bedding and blankets from Michael Kors, Dwell, Bellino and Magaschoni, Bluefly.com is not only for discount designer clothing (after several seasons of Project Runway plugs, we were beginnin...
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It's another storage bed! This model is from Bo Concept and features a hydraulic flip-up mechanism instead of drawers — making it more practical for reall...
The one lingering issue from Mom's kitchen redo has been the lack of privacy in the kitchen now that the old shade and curtain are gone. As you can see in the picture above, the neighboring apartme...
"Will you bring me five more martinis, Leo? Line them up right here." - Myrna Loy, as Nora Charles in The Thin Man
Times are really hard, friends...and as expected, this economic downturn has caused a...
Hi AT! I have a 2-sided fireplace with old brass-trimmed doors and an ugly black tile hearth. I would like to update it and make it more of a focal point but because it has 2 sides, the standard pre...
Last week we posted about one project in Austin, The Alley Flat Initiative, with the aims of bettering the city by providing affordable housing units. Making more affordable places to live isn't the ...
Brand New from Atelier Abigail Ahern: Our rugs look like a hide but are cruelty free. Woven fromt he finest of wools you can customize to any size...Hot or not?...
Check out this Mid Century Modern Sofa for sale in our Classifieds! Upholstered in a lovely grey tweed upholstery with zippers on each cushion for easy cleaning. Excellent condition. We're ne...
As you know, the Scavenger is for furniture - not apartments - BUT longtime readers (and previous Small Cool Finalists) Mindy and Mike have bought a home and are looking to rent their River West Timbe...
This sweet mid-century sectional sofa spent most of its life in Palm Springs before its current owner fell in love with it and shipped it cross country to Boston. It's upholstered in cocoa Knoll ve...
Think global, act local. Elsewares is an online store that celebrates unique products from independent designers, artists and entrepreneurs. Run by Ryan Deussing and Audrey Aponte of Brooklyn, Else...
These Vintage Office Chairs need a little TLC, and that's why they're advertised as "frames." But they have a great structure and cool connection details. More picks below the jump!
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Macaroni and cheese, PB& J, milk and cookies. Can you relate to any of these classic pairs? Tell your Valentine you love them in the language of food.
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All of our hottest posts from the last past week below, voted by you, our readers. So what was popular the last 7 days? A blast from the past house tour surged back to be...
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