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To coincide with the 2004 release of his book, Souvenir of Canada 2, writer and artist Douglas Coupland created an collection of all things Canadiana in an exhibit called Canada House. The exhibit t...
click thumbnails for larger picsLast week we took a look at small space bedrooms that successfully went with white walls and saw that as a design decision it works, no doubt. But, certainly one ...
Hi Apartment Therapy, I'm wondering if any of your readers can help me identify who makes the side table and coffee table in the photo above. I know it may be difficult to see them both...but any hel...
The last thing you want after getting tucked into bed a night is to have to get back up and hunt around for a tissue or glass of water. Naturally, keeping a well-stocked bedside table is the best line...
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One of the easiest ways to give your bedroom a quick makeover is to change out your bedding. Many people swap their bedding according to seasonal changes, so in ...
click for more picsAll the warm weather along with the fact that I've been cooped up in Jury Duty all week has me longing for some time outdoors. If I had my choice I'd be enjoying the rich hues...
I found the British painter, Julian Merrow Smith, via the NYTimes a few years back and blogged him here: Postcards from Provence. Inspired by Duane Keiser's "A Painting a Day" site, and his move to...
click thumbnails for larger picsRobyn Glaser is a stylist with an impressive list of clients including Anthropologie, Blueprint, Domino, and many more. Her portfolio features beautiful vignettes...
Michael writes: I've read on your site about the Pax sliding door hack. I'm thinking of doing it myself, but have a question as to whether a further hack is needed or necessary. I'm going to do two s...
We've been known to dry out a bouquet of flowers as a memento from an event but this is our first sighting of a giant leaf (known as a gunnera) out on display......
Just spied these awesome new cat beds by Vurv Design and Kilowatt studio over at moderncat.
We're particularly prone to ooohing and ahhhing over good-looking pet furniture. Probably because the stuf...
Usually when we see bookshelves used as room dividers, they're facing the other way. We know there's probably another shelf or table behind this one, creating enough depth for the chair and the offi...
If you have some old items or things in your garage or storage space, consider reusing them in a new way. We spotted this old wooden wagon with some simple flowers and plants inside and thought it was...
During our discussion held yesterday about whether or not having a glass desk was a good idea, Unplggd reader Aaron shared with us his own take on the transparent situation - a customized IKEA desk wi...
Red Hook based Uhuru Design built upon last year's collection with three new products at Brooklyn Designs. The company's focus on sustainability and practical reuse of wasted and discarded mater...
A little bit goes a long way. The painted lime green backsplash and glass countertop in this Vancouver kitchen is a small dose of color that really packs a punch......
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Sometimes the things that bring the most beauty and functional value to our homes are the ones that cost the least. The objects above can be found outdoors or fo...
Way back when I entered the Smallest Coolest Contest in 2007, I had a dark brown danish modern sofa with blond wood. I had hardwood floors and a white flokati rug. And a white table. All in all, it...
Cassandra of Coco + Kelly fell in love with these Hermès dishes in the Balcon Du Guadalquivir pattern. She didn't love their $125 per plate price tag. So being the stylish and thrifty designe...
Rosie fell in love and is looking for some info. She writes: There was a post recently entitled "Inspiration: Rachel Whiting Photography" and I feel in love with the wallpaper in the image with the lo...
(Left) Van Der Rohe's Farnsworth House; (Right) Venturi's, Vanna Venturi House
Earlier this week we highlighted a breathtaking home in Providence, Rhode Island and many (ourselves included) praised t...
The newest two entries in our Smaller Cooler Kids' Room Contest are up and open for voting. Click over to check them out and give them a thumbs up if you'd like to send them on to the semi-finals:
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Inspired by a green remodeling seminar, Nash Construction president Gary Nash put his employees to work on making his home green. Located in Delaplane, Virginia, the house was completely remode...
Check a selection of interiors by clicking aboveFor this week's Trending post we wanted to tell you about a new home décor book that was just released through Clarkson Potter called The Find: Th...
Hi Apartment Therapy — I'm searching for the lamps from Julia Roitfeld's NoLita Apartment that recently appeared on The Selby. Please help me find them! They’re so great and would be perfect...
Craftynest has been an incredible source of inspiration to us recently, and this is another excellent, excellent idea. One of the reasons we like it so much is that bamboo screens like this don't se...
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A sunny window sill in springtime. If you're lucky enough to have a deep window sill, what are you setting in it to catch the new season's sun?......
So you've just moved in with your significant other. Often that means that one person moves into the other's home. Which is cool. You like their home just fine. They've got good taste, you've got ...
Over a year ago, we posted a roundup of Arik Levy's Meteor Collection & Other Faceted Furnishings — it was the beginning of a trend in geometric shapes and all things faceted. It was ...
We've noticed that it's been a bit map crazy around Apartment Therapy for a while--we've been loving the abundance of cartography-themed ideas. Maps as wallpaper, unique takes on mapping, and framed ...
This time of year outdoor furniture starts cropping up everywhere. We're always thinking about using outdoor furniture, like these fun cafe tables and chairs from Ballard Designs, indoors too......
It's been one year since Post 27 opened its doors on Grand Avenue, and its increasing popularity and solid place on the interiors food chain of Chicago confirms that this shop was no shortlived idea. ...
A Cathedral Heights gem curated with American primitives, painted furniture, and clean-lined antiques from France and Scandinavia. Although the store attracts discerning shoppers from around the gre...
Headstand: a stool that wobbles but never falls over. The same can't be said for people trying to sit upon it.
Neutra’s Rarely-Seen Sketches: Brooke Hodge's shares a few images from the Getty Libr...
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We saw these those first two staircases on side by side on materialicious and were surprised at how we were drawn to immediately to one rather than the other. So...
Over the last year (and then some) it's been a secret shame of ours, to check every day for a certain item that's been out of stock. We probably could've completed some amazing project in the hours ...
Joymich has done some amazing work throughout the Cure. Her full Flickr set is a true work of art that's packed with color and we hope you find as much inspiration in it as we did!
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Lately, we've been in love with deep, rich blues and Candy Pop's shade is right up our alley. Walls reminiscent of blue candy mixed with design elements similar to those in Marie Antoinette, this is ...
Today I'm fixated on my recent pendant lamp obsession. I've rounded up all of the best ones that I've seen lately and passing them on. Enjoy!......
click thumbnails for larger picsMaybe it's the promise of warm weather this weekend and the temptation to head to the beach, or perhaps it's all the Discovery Channel shows we've been watching l...
A beautiful table! From designer Paul Isabella: "A multi-use table exploring seating positions of users and the scary area of using something like inlay and marquetry in design"...
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click thumbnails for larger picsIn honor of all of us who have some "Spring Cleaning" chores at the top of the to-do list this weekend, we thought we'd start out with a little levity. A quick tw...
A good friend asked for help looking for storage options for her husband's CD collection so we've been on the hunt for fun and stylish options. Though this system won't help her deal with the hund...
Out of all the different kinds of posts that are published here, these musical playlists are my favorite kind to compile (and guiltiest pleasure). For one, I get to look at a broad spectrum of styles...
Frankie Foye, a hairstylist who lives in the West Village, has furnished her one bedroom apartment with street finds and deals found at places like Housing Works. The New York Times interviews Frank...
click thumbnails for larger picsOriginally $495 each, these Williams-Sonoma Home porcelain bamboo lamp bases are going for $350 for the pair in Emeryville. See this and other finds after the jum...
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Yesterday we wrote about the use of layered florals in British designer Kit Kemp's interiors; today we're looking at the larger floral trend that's been visible ...
We've shown you many home furnishing stores in Austin here at Apartment Therapy. A city of varied tastes, Austin's got stores with modern furniture, vintage furniture, global decor---you name it. We ...
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This chair might be a bit on the pricey side, but it's still a cool addition to a living room or nursery.Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for yo...
Jessica is looking for some ideas: Today I purchased the above two lounge chairs for dirt cheap at a local thrift shop. The label says "Ayers". There are wheels on the front two legs of each chair a...
I recently completed a major decorating overhaul of my kitchen and living room and last week I went to Ikea to pick up some of the final touches. I was disappointed to find that some of the items I h...
One more batch of images from New York photographer Tria Giovan: This time of the Harbor House, her family's home in the Virgin Islands. She calls her collection of photos from the home "interi...
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We love the look of this dog bed from the 1950's. The metal bed has a spring bottom and custom-made pad. As the ad says, you won't find one of these at Pet Smar...
click thumbnails for larger pics Up in Roselle there's 4 Knoll/Pfister collection lounge chairs in fantastic condition. Sold in pairs for $450 per pair. Jump below for links to this and more g...
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A Starbucks venti latte every morning will set you back maybe $80 a month — or over $900 a year. Or make your own using this Illy Francis Francis X1 espr...
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• Meatpacking District Design Week
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Readers, we need your help. Lindsey is about to move into a new home, and she and her husband have $2800 to help correct some of the flaws of their tiny kitchen. Here is the story of her kitchen — t...
click thumbnails for larger picsGenerally we like a garden with lots of gorgeous plants, and that's about it. We're not too big on gnomes, fountains, or even sculpture. That being said, there is...
Fast is good...especially in Chicago when the glorious warm weather is short-lived and far too precious to waste. Today we found an amazingly do-able seeming project (with great step-by-step instructi...
I'm a writer based in Beijing and I'm hoping your wise savvy readers can help me find a color palate for the ugliest living room in the world. Help! I know this may be one of the scariest living rooms...
click thumbnails for larger picsSeveral of our favorite rooms in this year's Decorator Showcase did not shy away from the bold; from the pink and turquoise Teenage Girl Room to the massive hangi...
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We envy those who can keep a desk as clean as the ones shown above. An uncluttered workspace supports concentration, especially for people who find it hard to wo...
Thomas Edison presented his first light bulb in 1879 (U.S. Patent 223,898 - there were many disputes about this*) and it's been improved upon and made more efficient ever since. But while the effic...
We have been thinking about a tankless water heater for a while. Taking two showers in a row is almost impossible with our traditional tank water heater. The government has added incentives to encoura...
THIS WEEK
• Wright Plus Walk
• City Style House Tour
• Art Institute Modern Wing Opening
• Orange Skin Contest Series
• Ron Gilad at Wright
• Jayson Home & Garden Uphol...
Looking back on our childhood, the good silver and china was off limits (meaning we only used them at Thanksgiving dinner). As a child, it didn't make sense to us to only use the the expensive dinner...
When Matthew and Emma bought their 6th floor apartment in the East Village, they knew they wanted it to be filled with natural living things and to convey the sense that "nature was taking the apartme...
We are loving the spring time weather and blooming flowers and trees around Los Angeles and Southern California. One of our favorite spots to gather some color and flower inspiration is at.......
Grzegorz Kozakiewicz emailed Unplggd details about the results of an intensely involved DIY project of his which involved armouring his Sony VAIO laptop with cardboard elements, going as far as to rec...
Here's another debut collection from Brooklyn Designs — KWH is the work of Kai-Wei Hsu. This collection is distinguished by its warmth (a wide mix of wood species and stains) and precise ...
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Do you know what drew us to each of these interiors? We love how they are apparently modern but still influenced by traditional Tuscan architecture. Keeping it s...
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The other day, we posted a roundup of 60s and 70s style lounge seating, from Hans Hopfer's Mah Jong Sofa to Verner Panton's Amoebe Chair. Although inspiring, man...
Wig3000 has held true with fresh flowers all the way until the last week of The Cure!
Quote Of The Day: "I have to say, I never thought I'd be able to do all this myself. I'm almost 58, and some d...
Here's our family's country house that we cleaned top to bottom a few weeks back to get it ready for summer renters
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Dave writes: I am looking for a place in the Bay Area that sells used sailcloth. I have seen it used in a number of applications from clothes to umbrellas. It would be a great material to cover my p...
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After design school, I (Kayla) took up a hobby in ceramics. The only part I was ever any good at was glazing and, at the end of 3 years, I had an extensive colle...
The newest two entries in our Smaller Cooler Kids' Room Contest are up and open for voting. Click over to check them out and give them a thumbs up if you'd like to send them on to the semi-finals:
B...
Keeping chickens in the District is not allowed, but The Washington Post reports on anonymous locals who hide henhouses in their backyards. Fresh eggs in the morning sounds great, but hiding a chicke...
'3 sets' for Roland Garros: Side Table, Decanter and Scoreboard
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Hi All, I fell in love with this lamp, but unfortunately there was only one. It had a tag that said it was from the 50's, and it has a sticker that says 'Nagoya Japan'. I'd like to know more ab...
Once we have the freedom to paint (right now our landlord keeps us at a plain, if inoffensive, white), we're not sure where we'd start. We might just go wild. But Oregon Home has a collection of pai...
We first spied Susie's use of blue in this pairing of a mismatched dresser and shelf. Delightful the way the two work together now with that cheerful blue paint and contrasted paneling. Then we spot...
You just hauled home a couple of the Billy shelves from Ikea and spent a challenging afternoon putting them together. Now what? Load it up with those cartons of books that have been stacked around y...
The New York Times shows us the Hudson Valley weekend home of architectural photographer Peter Aaron and his wife, Brooke Allen. The family recently completed a kitchen renovation in their 1858...
> click thumbnails for larger picsIt is no secret that we are Polaroid junkies, and have invested a lot of love in this soon to be non-existent format. Nevertheless, the qualities of a Polaroid p...
It can be really tough to find curtain panels that reflect your style AND your budget. In that case, making your own simple panels can lead to a much happier ending. We spotted these DIY instructi...
click thumbnails for larger picsThe eagerly anticipated new modern wing of the AIC is set to hold its grand opening this Saturday, May 16. Featuring the museum's modern collections of Modern Eu...
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Oftentimes artwork, especially affordable artwork, is the missing piece to the home design puzzle. It's one of the decorating woes we hear most frequently from o...
THIS WEEK
• Jeana Sohn: Sleep Sleep
• Venice Art Walk "ART & ARCHITECTURE" Tours
• Former Furniture Area Rug Sale
• Sanford Burrows May Sale
• H for Hannah Spring Sale!
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This minimal sleeper sofa in great condition is in our Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds for $650 in Hoboken...Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Sh...
If you ever shop at Flora Grubb Gardens, you've probably noticed they've got an amazingly knowledgeable and creative staff. Well lucky for us, they recently launched a series of free monthly workshops...
Now we've always been a big stickler when it comes to dryer sheets. We either don't use them at all, or make our own. But since we've been lugging our laundry to the laundromat lately, we can't hel...
We were first introduced to Constança's place when Grace posted about her spirited red, white and blue kitchen earlier this year. We knew her home would be a source of inspiration so we decided to c...
Dash & Albert is a little spin-off by Annie Selke, and it's got a collection of SUPER AFFORDABLE, COLORFUL cotton rugs that come in so many colorways, there's something here for everyone. If you're ...
We must admit that if we walked by this dresser on the street, we'd probably keep on walkin'. But not Lokate, who could see the piece's potential despite its sad state: a sunken middle drawer, only th...
Made in hard-wearing synthetic fibre black COAXXS, the Sunday Trunk will stay looking great for many years to come. Designed by Kris Van Puyvelde and Frank Boschman, the Sunday Trunk lets you get aw...
We have friends who are wild about vintage metal furniture. They have a few pieces in the garden and seem to always have an eye out for more at garage sales, flea markets and the like. Our friends ar...
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Have you ever wondered what's inside the abandoned and boarded-up buildings in your city? I always assumed they stood empty, aside from some cobwebs and a stray...
Sometimes, it's fun to show a home that's a bit...different from what we're normally looking at. This classic seaside residence probably falls in that category: it's huge and decorated in an old-fashi...
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Item: $500 shopping spree
Store: One Kings Lane
Value: One Kings Lane offers incredible savings — up to 70% off retail — on their designer home decor...
click thumbnails for larger picsA Design Within Reach "Cross" coffee table that's less than a year old is available for $349 in the Panhandle. More deals after the jump...
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Flipping through the Spring 2009 issue of CS Interiors, we noticed an interesting piece about the recent slew of boutique hotels by big name designers: Kelly Wea...
This before and after was worth the 5 year wait for owners Kristine and Will. The sitting room of this Melbourne home went from dark and dull to bright and glamorous, see how below the jump…
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In Lincoln Park, some items from Emily's House Tour are now for sale. The tufted headboard is $175 and the pair of lamps is $100. Jump below for links to this an...
Hi Apartment Therapy! I have a closet that is 10' long by 5' wide in the side of my slanted roof. The house is old (built 1915) and doesn't have any nearby power. I would love suggestions for lighting...
New York photographer Tria Giovan shoots some amazing interiors. Unlike many architectural and interior photographs, many of her photos include people......
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We love the name and idea behind a "gossip bench." The antique wood gossip bench shown here is selling for $45 in Fairfax Station.
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Sumita is looking for some ideas. She writes: I use the upper portion of an old china cabinet as my entertainment center, which doubles as a book case (The lower portion is used as my dresser!)
I love...
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• SOWA Market Seasonal Opening
• Mohr & McPherson Warehouse Closing Sale
• Todd Farm Antiques & Flea Market
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I am looking for a source to buy (or to make) oversized pillows, slightly over a meter square, of nautical quality sail cloth for use on an outdoor patio as a chill-out area. I have seen this sort ...
Apartment Therapy DC reader Lena needs help configuring her new condo: "I live in DC and desperately need help trying to figure out how to configure the basement level of my condo. All I have now is...
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When I saw this small package at a cooking shop in San Francisco, I knew I had to have it. What is it? It's a... it's... a... kitchen gadget!
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Name: Jae (architect/interior designer)
Location: SoHo
Size: 3-bdrm, 2600 sqft. condo
Years lived in: 4 months
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Jae is an up and coming architect whose housetour you may r...
Last year we found this beautiful article, Asian Fusion, featuring the home of Rirkrit Tiravanija. What is particularly interesting about Tiravanija's home is that while sitting in Chiang Mai (North...
click thumbnails for larger picsIt's no secret that the Decorator Showcase house represents the sky-high end of home design, with furnishings and treatments that are probably way out of reach fo...
click thumbnails for larger picsComing this June, a new line of bedding from Midwest Modern designer Amy Butler for Welspun. We just got a long look at the collections today and are excited to h...
Dear Apartment Therapy, I have been handed down a set of to-die-for chairs. (Well, at least they would have been in their prime!) I love the shape and the fabric, and I would like to know a ...
Looks like a simple, nicely organized home, right? Well, not quite......
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A little while ago, we wrote about how glazed ceramic planters can bring some instant color into a room, inside or outdoors. In case you're looking for some jewe...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe have always been drawn to the idea of living on a ranch. Far away from people and the commotion of the big city that we're used to. Part of it is the decor its...
Angelica sent us an email: I'm in the process of moving into an otherwise lovely townhouse with a big, bad 80s bathroom. The sink, bathtub and toilet are all café au lait color, as are the tiles, and...
click for more picsWe were stoked when we stumbled upon Whitney Deal's Darling Dexter for a few reasons. For starters, she's a darn good decorator and we have already committed to memory our fav...
Blogger Juiced Pixels posted a couple of wall art projects that we just loved, and had to share. Original artwork can be expensive and daunting to select, but making it on one's own is a great way t...
The newest two entries in our Smaller Cooler Kids' Room Contest are up and open for voting. Click over to check them out and give them a thumbs up if you'd like to send them on to the semi-finals:
S...
We hope you enjoyed part 1 of our interview with designer, Martyn Lawrence-Bullard. Today is part 2 of Apartment Therapy's interview with Martyn and you can learn about timeless design, influence of t...
Ah, man pads. How we love them despite their sheer impracticality. Everything including the high end B&W speakers, turntables, and drool-worthy Hi-Fi equipment keeps us all scratching our heads on how...
Flavor Paper is moving to Brooklyn! The hand-screened wallpaper company is moving their wallpaper business from New Orleans (though a new spin-off, Flavor Fabric will launch from that facility)...
Their portfolio includes projects up and down the west coast, from large to small. But we were most intrigued by the range of kitchens designed by Buttrick Wong Architects. Four of the more inventiv...
If you suffer from allergies, keeping a clean home is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of attacks, but cleaning itself can sometimes trigger a reaction. For tips on which cleaners to use, ho...
click for more picsWe were first introduced to Madison ad Grow's non toxic line of handprinted wallpapers at last year's ICFF. They were a brand new company started by two friends with backgroun...
We've posted about the stencil library before. But Cafe Cartolina just reminded us what an awesome resource this is. We're loving their new take on 18th century English country house print roo...
Jawari is looking for color suggestions - their email says: Tiny bathroom, green sink...I'm tempted to paint chocolate brown or pink on the walls. Any ideas?
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Who doesn't love a big, context-free letter as home decor? Ok, it might not be everyone's style but the folks at Character in Helsinki are working hard to make i...
Elle Decor showcases the Georgetown home of actress Ali Wentworth and news anchor George Stephanopoulos. The same house was recently featured in The Washington Post. Comparing the photos from ...
Emily and I have long harboured two dreams that we hope to one day realize: the first is to live alongside the California coast, a place we already visit with increasing frequency due to our love for ...
We have undertaken our first bathroom reno and didn't take the time to plan our vision before gutting the space. We are currently at a standstill as the grey vanity and laminate countertop did...
It's probably just us, but we might get a little freaked out by a bathroom with two large windows in it, for privacy reasons (we know, curtains, shades, but still). But the upside is a spot to get r...
Poetic Home blogger (and Apartment Therapy reader) Grace is contemplating a summer rental of one of the apartments at Habitat '67 in Montreal. We'd love to have her here, as the city's moving full s...
It's been three years since Apartment Therapy first posted Tony Alleyne's Star Trek themed bachelor pad — Bachelor Pad Report: Bliss is a Room Without Wires. With the newest Star Trek mak...
We love crocheted blankets, but don't actually own one. No one in our family crochets, so we don't have any hand-me-downs and we have never purchased one, despite our admiration of the beautiful handi...
A few Apartment Therapy readers inquired about the glass lantern in our dining room, as seen in our recent Jamaica Plain Gem, 1 Year Later House Tour. While the size might be a little smaller than...
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What: Old floor tiles in entryway of salon
Where: J. Gordon Designs Salon, 2326 N. Clark Street, Chicago
When: Friday, May 8, 2009 at 1 p.m.
Why: Our friends at...
There was a time in the not-too-distant past when lime green, sunny yellow, and tangerine orange seemed like appealing bedroom colors. Nothing like a jolt of colored energy first thing in the m...
"Sometimes people think of modern as machine-made and very cold, and I think natural elements are a nice juxtaposition. I like raw with refined. I like shiny with matte. I like having that yin and yan...
Design showdowns are all the rage now, and our friends at Comcast are rising to the challenge by offering a custom room remodel worth up to $30,000 to the winner of the best virtually designed room!...
One thing I've got in common with the previous owners of my house is that I'm crazy about tile. Unfortunately I'm not so crazy about the particular tiles they chose to install all over the place—sta...
When it comes right down to it, terra cotta pots end up being one of the most inexpensive ways to have a container garden. But they aren't always full of personality. We love what Apartment Therapy...
Growing up, we were taught to clean--not cook. It might also have something to do with the fact that we just weren't interested in cooking. You wouldn't find us offering to help out in the kitchen b...
One of the highlights this year for us was the Pratt Student's section at Brooklyn Designs. Curated by ID Professor Tim Richartz, the booth featured work by under and graduate students. Here are ou...
One of our favorite areas of this year's San Francisco Decorator Showcase was the Teenage Daughter's Room. Awash in pink and turquoise, it was very playful but also surprisingly chic. Off the bedroom ...
The bibliophiles among us might appreciate the Pagina bookshelf from Italian company Cassina. Designed by Jean Louis Berthet and Denis Vasset, the shelving system mimics the appearance of a gia...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe ran across a slideshow entitled "glamorizing the toilet" online at the Chicago Tribune site. It brings together a look at ten ultra exclusive? glamorous? EXPEN...
The Mural Arts Program of Philadelphia unveiled 10 recycling trucks decorated with bright, bold graphics inspired by the historic textiles collection of The Design Center at Philadelphia University....
If you tend to lean towards the brighter end of the spectrum, this color combo is right up your alley: vibrant hot pink paired with tangerine orange plus a soothing touch of cool blue. If you're cont...
click thumbnails for larger picsThe Eames Compact Sofa is the perfect size for small spaces and is available in Oakland for half the retail price. See this and more deals after the jump...
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As Janel mentioned last week, May is the month to shop for cleaning supplies on sale. We scanned the web and rounded up a small sampling of the types of things ...
We came across two separate news pieces yesterday that really got us thinking about our own apartment's location, size and price. Knowing that housing prices vary wildly across the country (and along...
Check out this great desk — perfect for writing the Next Great American Novel. There are also lots of good chairs on Craigslist today, and we've picked the best...
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Arlene sent in a good question for the crowd: I absolutely love this table, it is from Room Service Home and is $299. I would like to use 2 of them as a coffee table, but they are pretty expensive. D...
Hi! I recently found this picture from Living, Etc and am in love with the little chest at the end of the bed. It is the little sister of a larger table/sideboard that I didn't win on ebay about a y...
Do any of you remember Chile's Casa de Vidrio back in 2000? While it was over nine years ago, we still find the whole thing a bit bewildering. Chilean actress Daniella Tobar agreed to live in a 12-s...
This beautiful antique dresser with a desk is selling for $50 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Owned by the seller's grandparents, the piece may need a little work but we still think it's a great f...
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In Wicker Park, a 60's credenza by Jens Risom "in excellent condition" is available for $1500. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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In Brockton (former Shoe Capital of the World), you can score two vintage wood and metal shoe racks you could use as open shelving in your kitchen or for books and finds. One has a metal frame...
Hello Apartment Therapy — I picked up this mission-style table at a garage sale for $5. I'm in the process of cleaning it up and painting. It will probably end up a oatmeal-y beige or a dove g...
As we transition from our winter to summer wardrobe, we've been assessing our closet as a whole with an eye to reducing and reorganizing. While looking for alternatives to those ubiquitous white pl...
Mice in the kitchen! Have you ever had this problem? This is not a pleasant topic, and we'll be the first to admit that. But it's one that many of us have to deal with at one time or another, and we a...
Name: David Tomb and Susan Sweet
Location: San Francisco
Size: Living area 1700 sq. ft., office/studio 700 sq. ft.
Years lived in: 10 years owned
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Back in 1996, the architect Bru...
Name: Joshua, Amanda, Julian + Chloe (cat)
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Size: 1950 square feet, foursquare single family home, built 1914
Years lived in: Owned 6 months; Moved from Brooklyn, N...
We're not big shoppers, and we think the word "consumer" is evil, but during the past few weeks, we have to admit that we've been wanting to buy something....anything. It's weird, but we really feel ...
click thumbnails for larger picsThe roof garden at this year's Decorator Showcase is worth the price of admission, even without the three floors of glamorous rooms below. Breathtaking indeed are...
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The Morlen Sinoway Atelier is a favorite Chicago resource - it was one of the first shops added to our Apartment Therapy: Chicago archives years ago. A recent i...
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My question is: Here are two pictures of some kind of masonry blocks in a fleur-de-lys design used to make a wall. They may be concrete. They're on an apartment bu...
click thumbnails for larger picsConsidering it is not just one of the largest countries in the world but an actual subcontinent in itself, condensing the style of India into a few short phrases ...
After seeing Sarah Rae's post on an attic abode from Loft Life, we thought we'd chime in with our own experience of top-floor living. We've been in our new, 4th-floor attic apartment for a couple of...
• Gym Chic: Wherein we fantasize idly about home makeovers involving Olympic grade rubber flooring.
• Black Bean Brownies: All the taste, no eggs, dairy, gluten, or soy. Foodie fitness frea...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe have seen pictures of this amazing house before, but never on the inside. The wooden staircase that is a centerpiece of the structure is so stunning that it be...
Wow, fearless color, right? A full wall of fabric in a bright hue is an amazing, memorable design detail in this showhouse sitting room but do you think it would look just as fresh day in and day out ...
We find the design choices a homeowner makes when moving from their old pad to their new digs fascinating. We've always thought of a move as an opportunity to start over (but still incorporating our ...
In March David Stark participated in the annual event, Dining by Design, created by the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. The event featured students, top professional designers and renowned...
The little corner this vintage folding chair occupies is almost as appealing as the chair itself. The bright green against the wood frame is like a little sneak peek at summer....
The newest two entries in our Smaller Cooler Kids' Room Contest are up and open for voting. Click over to check them out and give them a thumbs up if you'd like to send them on to the semi-finals:
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Home design lovers are in store for a fun little interview with the very talented Martyn Lawrence-Bullard. With a well-deserved spot as one of the top designers around, Martyn has an eye for eclectic ...
Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung are about the nicest couple we know, the dynamic duo behind Poketo (pronounced "poh-kay-toe"), a small Los Angeles company that produces limited edition art products, acces...
Here's another debut collection from the 7th Annual Brooklyn Designs — Bernardo Guillermo and Jude Heslin-di Leo make up Bear & Lion, a collection that is sleek and simple. Clean line...
Today's breath of fresh air over at Apartment Therapy Boston, House Tour: The Deaners' Fresh Start in Little Rhody, left us totally inspired. This afternoon, after viewing and re-viewing the tour, w...
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German porcelain manufacturer Nymphenburg has been around for a long time. Since the mid 1700s, they've been producing Bavarian porcelain by hand, an art that th...
Might the axe be the new antlers? These axes are hand forged and tempered in Maine, then the handles are hand painted and polished in New Jersey. Best Made Company explains their axe obsession:...
Sarah sent in a good question: Wondering if you have any advice on how to hang artwork from crown molding? I have attached the art on both sides using fishing line and hooked it on using the picture f...
We're huge fans of the Campana Brothers' work — the Corallo Chair in particular — but here on Apartment Therapy they catch a lot of heat for being astronomically overpriced (although tha...
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A favorite DC event is on this weekend: the Mid City Artists Open Studios. Many participating artists work out of their homes so this is a great opportunity to...
One year ago today the most popular posts notably revolved around the discussion of affordable knock-off furniture, a beautiful house tour of an Eichler classic in Granada Hills, household organizatio...
Hi Apartment Therapy — Can anyone help match this blue paint color from the Real Housewives of New York City? I've tried matching to a print out, but the sun in the picture alters the shade an...
Storage bins are such a basic organizing tool that it just makes sense to, first of all, make them ourselves; and, second of all, use one of the most common sources of household cardboard to do so. ...
Want to decorate with large-scale artwork? One idea that can be done yourself at little cost is to frame vintage textiles. Or stretch a pretty fabric the way you would a canvas. Some ideas for doing...
With American Idol, 24, Grey's Anatomy and the rest of the network shows winding down their seasons, what are you going to watch this summer? HGTV is hoping that high on your list will be their lates...
A few months ago, Design Within Reach launched their own collection of Kitchen Cabinetry. To complement that move, they've recently introduced bathroom collections of cabinetry, fixtures (sinks...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe posted last month about what to do when you have a small space with a small or non-existent closet, and yesterday Apartment Therapy featured a good question fr...
We've long resisted the temptation to get a window AC unit but we know plenty of people who haven't. So we were interested to read about a Boston company that is renting AC units for the summer......
"The green bug sleeps in the white lily ear.
The red bug sleeps in the white magnolia.
Shiny wings, you are choosers of colors.
You have taken your summer bungalows wisely." ...
We love the look of wallpaper in small doses and reserved for unexpected places — behind shelves, lining the inside of closets — and wallpapered headboards are no exception. No doubt, the ...
click for more picsVintage 50's/60's Beige 9 Drawer Dresser by Thomasville!!! - $139
MidCentury office chair - $25 (Culver City)
Half Off West Elm 8x10 Rug - $250 (Mar Vista)
Antique Hutch/Rad...
Today's New York Daily News features Teeny-tiny Division Winner Kevin Patterson from this year's Smallest Coolest Home Contest — the story gives a little more insight into Kevin's small space ...
click thumbnails for larger pics When you think of the word attic, usually words like, cobwebs, dusty, musty, dark and hot come to mind. The owners of this factory are living in their attic whi...
click for more picsWe were spoiled recently with an out of town guest footing the bill at a fancy restaurant. Because we had recently drooled over the images of Cecconi's Restaurant on Daily Can...
Here's a roundup of a category that is repeatedly high in our google searches: the adjustable coffee table. These are the things that look good low down but then can raise right up and turn into a t...
click thumbnails for larger picsThough the multi-story mansion housing this year's San Francisco Decorator Showcase may seem like the last place to find small space solutions, you might be surpr...
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Last week we asked you what you thought of sofas on porches, balconies and in other outdoor living spaces. Now, for those of you that said, yes, you would put a ...
It's considered a faux pas to deviate from gift registries, but we might have to make an exception for our more cutesy friends when we spotted this adorable collection of tablewares by Camila Prada. ...
I poked my head into the 37th annual Kip's Bay Decorator Show House — for starters, the site this year is the much talked-about former home of Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, on the market f...
click thumbnails for larger picsA counter-height Parsons table with walnut top and anodized bronze legs from Room & Board is available in Twin Peaks for $675. See this and more finds after the j...
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Hans Hopfer's Mah Jong Sofa, designed in the 1970s, seems like the epitome of psychedelic style to us. Designed low to the ground and decorated in colorful patte...
If you were to be so rude and open the medicine cabinet of an Australian women, no doubt you will find an Aesop product or two in there. Australian made botanically based skin, hair and body products ...
These pretty, ethereal globes are just waiting for the right space to illuminate...Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shopping Guide....
Item: $10,000 and a day with a Sunset design editor
Source: Sunset Magazine
Description: Sunset Magazine’s Dream Kitchen of the West digital design program gives everyone the opportunity to help ...
Charmaine is looking for some advice. She writes: Hi AT, we are waiting to move into our first home and I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice regarding the 1980's oakwood trim. My initi...
Dear Apartment Therapy, I have just broken up with my boyfriend and he is moving out. The question is, how often do people change their locks, if at all? I've lived in my condo for 2.5 years and haven...
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When we featured Nine Japanese Noren last week, it wasn't long before we heard from Apartment Therapy reader Kana, urging us to take a look at the noren and othe...
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This matching table and china cabinet is selling for $100 in Falls Church, Virginia. The table without the 12" leaf is 60" long by 40" wide. All of our Craigsli...
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In Downers Grove, a Vintage Desk from the Milling Road line by Baker for $495. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Even though we certainly don't have the room for one, the Global Bath Tub from Hidrobox certainly is a looker...or is it?
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Hi Apartment Therapy. I really like the now-popular outdoor wicker furniture sold by many. However, I'm trying to preserve as much of my view as possible since I finally have floor-to-ceiling windows...
Apartment Therapy DC reader Charmaine needs help de-greening her house: "My husband and I have just purchased a 1966 contemporary house in North Carolina. We loved the open spaces, natural light, an...
It has been raining in New York City for what seems like weeks, so you'd think we'd be looking for an antidote—bright pops of color to shake off the blahs. Instead, we keep pausing on pictures of gr...
I finished installing our dining room lighting on Saturday! I opted for track, however, and let go of my pendant dreams for the time being.
Quote of the day: Wow. So inspiring to see everybod...
Name: Kathleen & Chet
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Size: 1300 sq/ft
Years lived in: 4
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Kathleen is currently working in the fashion world. As a director of copy and music for a majo...
click thumbnails for larger picsIf you love to gawk at historic homes, especially frilly Victorians and colorful, staid Edwardians, the Alamo Square area is a lot of fun for an afternoon stroll....
This morning I dropped off Emily at the airport so she could begin her sojourn across the Atlantic back to merry ole London, a city she once passionetly called home years ago to visit family and to la...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe love all shades of deep blue and green, but painting a whole room such a saturated color can be a bit intimidating. But after seeing these images of beautiful ...
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If you're in the midst of spring cleaning and decluttering, you may be searching for ways to organize what remains. Before heading out to the store to buy a new ...
This weekend our Spring Cleaning consisted of cleaning out the fridge, deep cleaning the kitchen and avoiding the space we call our bedroom closet. It's become a catchall for things we're not sure wh...
Today we wanted to pull together a list of all the really great resources for industrial chic sources (vintage and new) that we've collected and heard of over the past few years. These resources are...
click thumbnails for larger picsSince many of us collect books and magazines, we are always running into storage problems. Some have the luxury of an actual library at home, but most of us look ...
The founder of Dwell, Lara Hedberg Deam, has put together the first of four color palettes that will be rolled out over the course of the year. Easy for consumers to implement, she gives a bold base c...
We loved Ryan's DIY bike rack wall for its innovative solution for storing two bikes while saving space. For the same reason, Helana's wrapping paper storage solution is one to imitate for its novel ...
I've been a devoted and happy user of Seventh Generation Free & Clear Natural Laundry Detergent for quite some time, but when I couldn't find it on sale, I decided to give another earth-friendly d...
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Craft spaces have a special appeal: while computer work stations tend to shine when they are spare and uncluttered, the workspace of the crafter is most awesome...
The newest two entries in our Smaller Cooler Kids' Room Contest are up and open for voting. Click over to check them out and give them a thumbs up if you'd like to send them on to the semi-finals:
Li...
One of our favorite and affordable ways to decorate our space is by using flowers. Colorful, textural and pretty, flowers are a great way to add flavor to a space. One way way to consider displaying f...
In similar fashion to the tiny but tantalizing UK Lux Pod (where our better half will be staying for a single night during her British coast vacation sometime next week), the Hotel Gabriel in Paris is...
The 7th Annual Brooklyn Designs saw a healthy mix of both established Brooklyn designers and some new faces making their debut appearances — Matthew Fairbank shared his debut collection o...
Do-it-yourself headboards can be an easy way to make high-impact, low-cost improvements to bedroom decor. These two ideas are from Singapore's Home & Decor magazine: one's a cushy take on upholstery...
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For an unexpected spin on a classic pattern, consider using vertical stripes in varying widths. It works for walls, furnishings, and even floors. Vertical stripe...
If it weren't for the completely 70's looking color palette we would swear this was a diy project right out of Readymade or Real Simple. Instead this sleek little indoor garden center is actually a h...
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We've found ourselves gravitating toward textile arts lately (there was the felt show and that quilt obsession). So it's no surprise that we're drooling over all...
Kimberly sent us an email: I'm moving into an apartment, and have a slight dilemma - I'm moving into the bedroom that is a converted living room/dining room and has no closet - AT ALL. I've searched a...
We've seen Nicolette Brunklaus' work on the internet but only during our recent visit to Lekker in the South End did we get to appreciate it in person. Save Tord Boontje, we don't usually gravitate ...
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The Wall Street Journal interviews Nancy Clarke, the White House chief florist, on her 30-year floral career. The First Florist reports that since the Obamas' a...
The Venice Vertical House: Small footprint thanks to a vertically oriented design. Love the rooftop reading room.
The DIY Cork Door Mat: Architect Michelle Kaufmann finds us all an excuse to enjoy ju...
Hi Apartment Therapy — I have long admired this type of architectural feature. Now that I have one, I'm drawing a blank. We call it Nevada because of it's shape but I've always seen it used as...
These interiors designed by Brian Patrick Flynn serve to illustrate an article about staging your home for potential buyers, but we're not unfamiliar with getting inspiration from such potentially c...
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Werner Straube's photography portfolio is full of homes that invite you to cozy right up. Some of his photographs are emblazoned with eye-popping color and patte...
Apartment Therapy was founded around the idea of small spaces so usually we deal with the questions that a dearth of space raises. But, lately, spending time with a friend whose home is very generous...
Name: Tom
Location: Amagansett, New York (Nappeague)
Inspiration: The views of the ocean from the second floor and the roof, plus the strange condition of building right behind a sand dune......
When it comes to books, there seem to be two types of people: those who would "destroy" one to repurpose it, and those who consider destruction of a book sacrilegious. For the former, there have been ...
One of our favorite assignments for our redesign business is to help someone redo a photo wall. For this particular job, we also tackled the bookshelf below the artwork......
click thumbnails for larger picsIs "stick spatter" new to anyone else?? Although we may have seen the style, we never knew the name. This 19th century technique used on ceramic dishware and tabl...
It's been nearly a year since we ditched our bed frame for a more minimalist mattress on the floor. Yes, at first it was a temporary solution while we searched for the perfect bed, but we've grown t...
This project is from the Rag and Bone Bindery. Urban Outfitters has jumped on board the recycled-magazines-into-objects trend, but we prefer the DIY versions, like this wreath or the magazine wall t...
click thumbnails for larger picsSeems like every time we come across an especially gorgeous picture of a garden on a favorite blog or in a magazine, the photographer Marion Brenner is behind it....
click thumbnails for larger pics On Friday we shared a small part of our weekend project with you. We've been trying to make the "living area" of our loft actually livable while the sun is out....
In honor of spring cleaning month, we wanted to highlight a great idea to make your cleaning products (among others) stand out. If you're anything like us, your small space doesn't have a spot for cl...
Two months ago I spent the day at David Alhadeff's house in Williamsburg - photographing it for the new AT book, which will come out next Spring. While Jim Franco took amazing interior shots, I cre...
Japanese publisher Paumes is known around here for consistently releasing inspiration-packed design books, and now we're happy to announce that they've come out with a new tome devoted solely to the l...
If you're looking for that hard-to-find item for your home, the first of three yearly Brimfield Antique shows in Brimfield Massachusetts starts tomorrow and lasts through Sunday. We've written abo...
I can't imagine moving away from Philadelphia anytime soon, but when the time eventually comes I hope I have plenty of photographs to keep the memories alive. I found these great Philly Photograph ...
My co-worker Andy and his wife recently moved into the top level of a duplex, and when he showed a few of us some photos of his new digs, we became instantly jealous. Taking full advantage of the swe...
The Wall Street Journal gives us a glimpse of the 2,700-square-foot, two-story home of fashion designer John Bartlett and framer John Esty. The couple rents their duplex in a West Village brownston...
click thumbnails for larger pics A red Artemide Nessino table lamp (the smaller, translucent version of the popular Nesso) is available in Pacific Heights for $125. See this and other finds afte...
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Outdoor items can be hard workers when you bring them inside. They're tough, waterproof, and often stain-resistant. In a room with lots of wood or fabric, they c...
While helping a friend choose wall paint colors this weekend, we were faced with a common dilemma. Thanks to the open floor plans of modern homes, many of our friend's rooms could be seen from one an...
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These accent chairs would make a great addition to any room. Also check out our other good stuff for a plethora of decorating options.Apartment Therapy Furniture...
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In the Apartment Therapy classifieds, Sean has a set of living room furniture available. A sofa, loveseat and chair and a half for $1080. Jump below for the link...
Dear Apartment Therapy, I need opinions on my couch. It was used when I got it, and I've now had it for two years. I'm considering buying something new but I can't decide. There's nothing at all wro...
We love Marco Pasanella and Rebecca Robertson's Manhattan loft featured in a recent issue of Martha Stewart Living. The couple live in the converted 1839 warehouse with their son. A few things we lo...
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Apartment Therapy DC reader Kate is selling a sage green brushed canvas Pottery Barn sofa for $480 in Cleveland Park. The sofa has espresso hardwood base and f...
Andrea is looking for some help with her husband's favorite chair. She writes: My husband is very attached to this disgusting leather chair he found in an alley years ago. He is not willing to get ri...
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A seller in Boston is parting with one of our favorite sofas, the tufted Petrie sofa from Crate & Barrel. It reportedly has a few minor stains "here and there"...
Hi Apartment Therapy! I just moved into my first apartment out of college, and am so excited to start decorating it. So far, so good, except one thing: it's next door to a McDonald's. My bedroom win...
One of our colleagues has been in the midst of a bathroom renovation for almost 10 months now. That's right- 10 months to gut and recreate a small bathroom in her 1920s home. She's been through th...
Julie says, "I have a relatively small but long, sunny, charismatic kitchen. A lot goes on there. I write, teach, and talk about food for a living, so people always assume I have a massive restaurant-...
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