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Name: Beth
Location: Echo Park, CA
Type of space: Front stoop
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: Because I blog from home in between working with clients on location, I enj...
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Alongside being any everyday contributor to Apartment Therapy Los Angeles and hammering away as drummer for local band Kissing Cousins, our Beth Ze...
Name: Suzanne, Michael and Max
Location: Chicago
Type of space: Backyard deck and garden
When Suzanne, her husband Michael and son Max moved in to their home the backyard was essentially a sand...
Ok, so we love Thomas Wold. We especially love his column in ReadyMade, Solid Wold. For some reason we missed this project, a hacked and painted media cabinet, he did a few issues back (Issue #32). "T...
BeforeWe showed you guys a glimpse of Kirsten's home in this House Tour posted last year. Well, the Simply Grove blogger and mother of two got in touch with us recently to share a few updates she's ma...
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Need some motivation to clean this weekend? To get you going, we've rounded up a few examples of clean floors, organized closets, and well-made beds from Apartme...
click for more picsSince we're all about simple outdoor lighting that has a laid back but elegant feel we thought we'd highlight some of the ways that people have used white paper lanterns in out...
Our new Brondell Swash 800 - closed position
Product: Brondell Swash 800
Designer: Brondell
Price: $850
Rating: Strong Recommend
I have always been fascinated by these funny, new-fangled bidet se...
We usually don't pay too much attention to mailboxes, as we live in a condo and the only thing different about our mailbox from our neighbors is the sticker with the number of the apartment. We came a...
Her Sofa (His is below the jump)
Erin writes: I am hoping you will post dilemma on your site for help from fellow AT readers (my user name is fowlerin). In less than a month, my boyfriend and I will ...
To us, a sunroom would be such a luxury. One room devoted to lounging around, reading books, sipping coffee, putting together a puzzle... ...
Take a look at this stunning home on the Great Barrier Island where there is no access to municipal water or electricity. Yep, you guessed it: every one of the island's thousand permanent residents re...
Sometimes we cringe at all of the magazine features touting the idea of creating an entire second home outdoors, complete with bathing, cooking, sleeping and eating functions. When we want to spend ...
We're always simultaneously heartened and chagrined when we read about New York families making clever use of their small spaces. Heartened that it can be done, yet chagrined knowing that we're probab...
Los Angeles is very spread out and many of the neighborhoods have their own unique and eclectic vibe. We often find ourselves taking a drive around town to pick up some design inspiration that can be ...
The current issue of Dwell shows us how Manhattan residents Michael Finger and Joanne Kennedy maximized the 650 square feet of an apartment for their family of four. With the help of Scott Oliv...
Swimwear was never this modest in our lifetime, yet these lovely framed versions make us feel so darn nostalgic. Over at beach design blog Completely Coastal, we're loving these stylin' displays of ...
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If you associate cottage living with a tiny house, painted shutters, and a backyard vegetable patch, England's "Premier Cottage" site will probably disappoint yo...
Neryl Walker's 50's style ranch house in Melbourne has been featured online and in magazine's like House Beautiful for its airy retro feel. The whole house is a mix of designer mid century items and f...
Name: cocuklaHayat
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Type of space: Apartment Balcony
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: We live in a nine story apartment overlooking skyscrapers...
We've covered the Vessel store in the past but we thought a repost was deserved to point out their dedicated outdoors section in honor of our theme this month — and to show off that lovely shi...
Name: Urs Ziswiler, Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States
Location: Washington, DC
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: Contemporary, inspired by the snow-covered S...
Name: GatzBee
Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
Type of space: Courtyard patio
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: Before finally finding the perfect modular furniture for this ...
Hi Apartment Therapy, I am looking for an L-shape section which can seat 4-5 people for my apartment. I really love this Rivage Sofa from Roche Bobois, it has a tufted look on the seating and very ...
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We walk down de Maisonneuve on a regular basis now that the weather here in Montreal is warming up. This is because the street leads directly from our apartment ...
Recently BethZ posted about ways to recycle a broken mirror. So, when we spotted this mirror on photographer Allister Ann's blog, we stopped to take a closer look......
This is an intriguing renovation / addition project featured on ArchDaily — a 1960's home in Greifensee, Switzerland is part of a neighborhood with strict building regulations BUT undergr...
The SFist sought to reveal four of the best outdoor spots in San Francisco to have a drink or bite to eat, and ended up doing double duty. Not only did we love the recommends for the perfect patio, t...
We're gearing up for a multi-seller yard sale this weekend and one of the questions up for debate is whether to price each item or not. What do you do when you have a yard sale? When you're a yard...
Lighter, slimmer, easier to drag around and simpler for those with minimal garden space and needs, these hoses (in purple or moss) weigh in at half as much as your conventional one and come in two siz...
A few weeks ago we talked about how to distract the eye from decor un-pleasantries, today it's time to talk about how to conceal them. Some people can only deal with so much visual clutter, and ...
ReadyMade Shed/Office/Workspace (South Pasadena, Ca)
Vintage Chrome and Formica Kitchen Table - $200 (Valley Village)
Geometric circles rug - brown/beige - $30 (Long Beach/Belmont Hts)
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It's going to be a gorgeous weekend here in New York. We'll be spending some time outside in McCarren Park combing through some of the best handmade crafts anywhere. We love the opportunity to...
Kansas City is mainly known for their BBQ and mediocre sports teams, but what it should really be known for is this gem of a store located just west of downtown. Once inside it's bright green d...
click thumbnails for larger picsOn a recent visit with our four-year-old nephews, we brought them to the Bay Area Discovery Museum and found ourselves enchanted by the giant maze and tunnel made...
Apartment Therapy reader and designer Christine Schwalm sent in this Before & After. Christine found the chair on the side of the curb and knew she could do something with it. She snapped it up,...
We love that inexpensive, versatile, and readily available paper has become the new medium of choice for so many talented artists, including our new fave Julene Harrison. Her amazingly detailed works ...
Need a lock for your yoga stuff? German product designer Matthias Megyeri will make your locker stand out with his adorable Billy B padlock. His company, Sweet Dreams Security also makes other...
We got such a treat this morning! Upon arriving at yoga class (a minute or two late), we found an empty studio, but through the window saw everyone gathering out on the roof deck for todays practice....
We have always been a fan of hammocks and the automatic sense of relaxation that they provide to any outdoor space. We have also long believed in the power of a soothing bubble bath to wash away th...
We've been watching The Wire from the beginning for the past few days, and we're officially hooked. It's a gritty drama that is applauded for its accurate portrayal of Baltimore's law enforcement and ...
The Colo Sink and Dishwasher concept combines a deeper-than usual sink with a hood with water jets: "The colo-concept breaks with the handling-habits of an old-fashioned dishwasher. it’s a re...
click thumbnails for larger picsRegularly priced at $365, this Noguchi-replica side table from Modernica is going for $45 in the Marina. See this and other finds after the jump...
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If you've got a cabinet that needs a cover-up, roller shades and curtains can provide a quick fix. For a streamlined, modern look, use a flat roller shade on a m...
Have you been looking for that perfect quirky and kitschy thing to add to your own outdoor space? Well we've got a sneak peek into a recent outdoor home project of Austin's very own Queen of Kitsch, ...
There are up to 4 white tables with red legs available in the Apartment Therapy Classifieds.Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shopping Guide....
This Danish Modern Teak desk from a seller in Brookline is a great deal. Speaking of desks, also check out a sweet honey-colored lab desk with outlets in the backboard for your computer. We'd ...
THIS WEEK
• Sunset Celebration Weekend
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Anjali sent in a good question: We just purchased a townhome in the suburbs of Chicago, which is basically the back half of a house. The entrance to our unit is on the side and therefore does not real...
I bought my first apartment this month and am facing my first repair. I'm wondering if you handy DIY-ers have some advice for me about how to fix my shower without calling a plumber. The round shower ...
Lots of small balconies are only a few feet wide. This is where robust round tables with sprawling shade umbrellas are simply not an option. But this little folding balcony table might be just the t...
This set of four Danish Modern Teak dining chairs is selling for $195 in Vienna, Virginia. The frames are in very good condition and the fabric has some stains but is in decent condition. Apar...
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In West Town, a reclaimed wood Railroad Tie Dining Table made from Viva Terra for $700. Jump below for links to this and more good finds...
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THIS WEEK
• Royal Copenhagen Sale LAST DAY!
• Renegade Craft Fair
• Vinegar Hill Annual Yard Sale
• Housing Works Street Fair
• Atlantic Avenue Artwalk
• Baker Warehouse ...
THIS WEEK
• Thos. Moser Annex Sale
• Ligne Roset DC Dining Sale
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• RCKNDY Anniversary Sale
• Room & Board Seating Sale
• Crate & Barrel Summer Sa...
It's Outdoor Month, and we're asking you for photos of your own outside spaces, big or small. But for many of us, the kitchen window is our link to the outside, the one place where light streams into ...
The New York Times shines some light and love over onto a Studio City bungalow transformation which aimed to keep the spirit of the 1940's structure intact while upgrading some of its features (includ...
If you've always dreamed of a girly, ethereal bedroom, and find yourself drooling over the home goods at, say, Anthropologie, but prefer to buy handmade, then Plumprettysugar might be right up your al...
Name: Regruve
Location: Toronto
Type of space: Apartment Balcony
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: I took this 1960's Soviet style apartment solely because it has a 5 x...
Our home office is smaller than any cubicle we've ever had to work within, measuring about 5'x6.5' in usable space. This means in our current configuration the area dictates we optimize every square i...
Yesterday we wrote about how to create a comfortable outdoor space, and one of our main suggestions was to add a little ambient lighting to your area. Of course the good folks over at Martha Stewart h...
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Courtyard gardens, with their sense of intimacy and security, have influenced home design from ancient China to modern America. Green architects have recently re...
In a small space there's not always a lot of room to bring in a regular sized desk; spreading out papers and magazines is a luxury normally reserved for the dining table. But what we hadn't thought o...
click thumbnails for larger picsIn line with our Outdoor month here at Apartment Therapy we were looking for some inspiration on Marie Claire Maison. To our delight they also highlight patios an...
click thumbnails for larger picsConfluences is the brand new line from Ligne Roset designed by Phillipe Nigro (the Apartment Therapy interview with the designer is right here). It feels like an ...
We've had Mod3rnart's iStudio site bookmarked with the intention of checking it out before now. We finally had the opportunity yesterday to dive into the site (and loved what we saw). Mod3rnart (a s...
Here's another way to monitor your water usage in the bathroom: use a plugless sink! It's a modern take on the old traditional basin bowls. In order to get rid of the water in the sink, you have to ...
While we definitely plan on spending every available second outside this weekend, good weather is also not a bad chance to complete indoor projects that require spray painting, outside. One of our f...
We have modern dollhouses on the brain today, they're easy to love since their small size makes them feel more accessible than the real thing. We have two more for you to feast your eyes upon, one's ...
It's easy to be inspired by the bold colors and graphic designs of Marimekko. With products ranging across the home - bedroom, bath, kitchen, office - we have wondered how the designers concept such c...
Dear Apartment Therapy, I was lucky enough to find a barely used Twilight Sleeper Sofa from DWR at Housing Works in NYC. It came with a few minor stains that weren't that big of a deal, and I alway...
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Even as the weather warms, let's face it, it's not practical to dine outdoors all the time (though we'd love to). But one way you can design your indoors to maxi...
How cool is this kitchen and sleeping loft? Almost everything you need is arranged in a compact space, all perfectly color-coordinated with orange countertops, trim, and appliances against a white b...
Last year we posted about planting plants in rows for a geometric, modern looking garden. Our inspiration was a house on our block. Passing by the other day we noticed that they've replaced some of ...
Join us as we Journey Back in Terrarium Time with the help of the Naughty Secretary Club blog who has rounded up some awesome vintage pics......
Tumbled glass is a gorgeous alternative to gravel that can add an amazing hint (or splash) of color to an outdoor area. Anh-minh and Stephanie have each posted about the material here on Apartment Th...
There is something so simple yet sophisticated about Toast — their clothing and home goods — and their outdoor collection is no different. Whether you're searching for cushions and ...
With its scandalous history, cool curvy design, and prime Potomac River location, The Watergate is a fascinating DC landmark. Part of The Watergate has been converted into coveted condos &mdash...
Name: Tricia
Location: Van Nuys, CA
Type of space: garden, pool and deck
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: My husband and friends and I hang out outside whenever we can. W...
Hello, I love this room and wanted to see if I can copy it for my house. Does anyone know where the green rug is from and the coffee table? Also instead of the 2 chairs I would need either a large a...
Name: Eric and Lauren Wendlandt, framework design, inc.. The house is named Vivienda Moderna (Spanish for modern dwelling).
Location: Westside neighborhood, Kansas City, Missouri
Types of ...
The Westside's home tour includes these six houses.
Dwell on Design, the West Coast's largest modern design event, rolls into town at the end of this month, June 26-28. The three day celebration of t...
Name: gorgeoux
Location: London
Type of space: Balcony
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: We have drinks, dinners, and lunches on the balcony almost every day — our ...
Item: Oregon Chaise Sectional
Store: Scandinavian Designs
Total Value: $695
Description: The Oregon Chaise Sectional has a low profile, clean lines and blend down cushions to create the ultimate i...
Many months ago we blogged about a secret dining table stored under floorboards, which created quite an unexpected stir. Granted, this sunken bathtub may not be quite so controversial but it remin...
Chicago-based Intended Bloom is a new landscape service seeking to help with your large or small scale gardening projects. For advice ranging from container gardening consultations to landscape instal...
Who would have thought? Indoors we use them to create an illusion of spaciousness, provide an interesting focal point to an otherwise empty wall, reflect light, and highlight more visually pleasing ...
• Urbanic presents Create Summer
• Poketo Cancer Benefit & Art Auction
• Design Within Reach's Noche Caliente
• IKEA Burbank Living Room Event
• Enormous Tiny Art Show
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This Bird Side Table is produced by Alex Hellum, a furniture and product design company based in the U.K. The table retails for £195. So you think the table is another way to bring the outdoor...
click thumbnails for larger picsWhile we love the idea of an outdoor room where one can relax and dine as comfortably as indoors, we tend to resist outdoor spaces that look too "furnished," with...
Back in April we showed you some of the great designs that were entered in last years Ample Sample design contest. It challenges people to make something fabulous from industrial fabric scraps....
We spotted Miss Katka's floral accent wall earlier this week and had to take a closer look. To us, the wallpaper looks 3-D while keeping a vintage vibe. In addition, the mix of purple, blue, green a...
Tired of blackboard paint? Here's a cool little tip/product that I spotted a few weeks back in Swiss Miss's twitter feed: Idea Paint (that we've previously blogged on Apartment Therapy Chicago: Id...
Usually we keep all things baby-related over on our sister site, Ohdeedoh, but this nursery/guestroom from blogger Heather Armstrong (aka Dooce) is too sophisticated for us not to share a peek. ...
Look at the fun colors in this shelf from Barcelona-based manufacturer RS! Inspired by the colors of the sunset, each powder-coated steel shelf is actually two parts that let the owner play with the...
Amy writes: I am looking to do a one room remedy for the bedroom and my inspiration is the South of France. I am having a hard time figuring out a color palette to work from. Could you recommend and s...
Perhaps you remember this post about a vegetable garden for Baltimore's City Hall? Even though there were many naysayers out there, we're pleased to report that the first crops were recently harves...
After Kelley and I finished redecorating her apartment a few months back, we began working on Phase II of our summer plans: Finding an appropriate home swap in London. Believe me when I say this: Find...
A perfect fit for Outdoor Month, author Stuart Emmrich gives the The New York Times a first person account of the transformation of his Midtown Manhattan garden space. Using the expertise of garden ...
click thumbnails for larger picsA West Elm spine bookshelf is available in Hayes Valley for $70. See this, several vintage chairs and a handsome orange parsons table after the jump...
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In December and January, color forecasts from companies like Pantone, Benjamin Moore, and Sherwin Williams were predicting that this would be the year of mimosa ...
Secret Gardens of Sydney are a very impressive landscaping company located in Sydney. One of their projects that really stands out to us is this penthouse rooftop makeover. See the outstanding after, ...
As stated in the ad, this blanket chest is perfect for under a window or at the foot of a bed.Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shopping Guide....
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In Niles, a blonde birchwood Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Conant Ball for $225. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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This couch was an early reupholstery project of mine, bought in a fever of excitement — before I'd found a permanent apartment — when I saw it on craigslist for $50! One paint job and a ...
New York City architects MOS designed the Hill House in upstate New York. It was designed with much consideration for its sloping site, the view, and the outdoors. In fact, an entire void of outdoor...
This sturdy Crate & Barrel coffee table has a heavy beveled-glass top and metal shelf. Bought a few years ago for $299, you can get in for $100 in Alexandria, Virginia.Apartment Therapy Fur...
THIS WEEK
• Birdhouse Auction
• Hastens
• Artists Frame Service Sidewalk Sale
• Ligne Roset
• Alessi
• Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
• Zola Jones
• United Feathe...
THIS WEEK
• Diseño Sale
• Lekker Entertaining Event
• Mohr & McPherson Premier Auction
• BoConcept Cambridge Sale
• Mohr & McPherson Warehouse Closing Sale
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Hi - any idea who makes this exact sofa seen in the October 2007 issue of Dwell Magazine? It looks similar to the Room and Board Wells with the plain seat and attached tufted back cushions. But I ca...
Apartment Therapy DC reader Jane needs help identifying her newest thrift-store find: "Recently I came across a couple of interesting plastic chairs in an antique store for only a few dollars. I tho...
We've talked about our all-time favorite kitchen products from IKEA, and we've spotlighted a few new things that might become favorites. Now here's one newish thing that has become our very favorite r...
Name: Michele and Brad
Location: SoHo
Size: 1600 square feet 1-bedroom rental loft
Years lived in: 10 years
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Walking into Michele and Brad's home elicits a gasp. The ...
Name: BLIS_ful
Location: North Hollywood, CA
Type of space: Patio
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: The "before" was just awful. Actually, the whole condo was a designer'...
Inspired by Leah's post about vintage patio furniture? If so, you'll want to check out what the ladies from Spruce Home have been up to this spring. They've introduced a few refurbished vintage outdoo...
The soon-to-open small luxury hotel in Milan, Maison Moschino, will feature rooms based on fairy tales. We just saw this photo of a suite named the Rosella Jardini......
Forgive us. We found this on Ikea's Swedish site and Google translator has not helped us out much in figuring out how this beautiful room came together. Translation issues aside, the office space is a...
My Great Outdoors month is just kicking off here at Apartment Therapy, but we're already excited by what we've seen and are anxious for more. If you're gearing up to overhaul your outdoor area, be it ...
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We really wish this was available here in the US. Created by German designer Christian Lessing, the "balcony" series is a modular system that hooks onto a ledge...
click for more picsWhen it's time to take the party outside we like to have a couple of colorful punches to make things feel festive. So searching etsy, we found a some simple accessories sure t...
click thumbnails for larger picsThe San Francisco architecture that we are used to is very different from the design of the H House by Group 41. The front of this modern home is in perfect balan...
click for more picsEarlier this week we could be found grumbling about "June Gloom" but our spirits have taken a turn with the light rain that has fallen on Los Angeles today. The smell of rain ...
If you live in New York and you're thinking about recycling that plastic tofu container or takeout box, think again. Did you know that only plastic bottles are recyclable in the city? It can get a l...
This inviting patio caught our eye with an intriguing little detail: each sitting atop a tiled and a wrought-iron garden stool, two cigar boxes used as planters. They look like little jack-in-the-bo...
We're not talking about your view from your balcony (like this great view from Daniel's Denver Balcony) or outdoor space but rather how other people see your outdoor space. Since it's Outdoor month he...
Name: pinolb
Location: Cubelles, Spain (outside Barcelona)
Type of space: Outdoor Patio
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: I moved from the Midwest to Spain last summer a...
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They've grown chairs, a coffee table, a garden gate. That's right, this Australian couple, the Pooktre Tree Shapers, molds growing trees into living furnishings....
Spare chairs can be cheap to come by, and they're helpful when you need extra seating for a dinner party. The only problem is figuring out what to do with them when they're not being put to use......
click for more picsI think we can all agree that the day we heard that Domino was folding was a sad, sad day. Not only were they an incredible resource for beautiful and inspiring spaces, but th...
Keehnan was on to something when he asked for a new context for traditional Pierre Deux French fabrics and patterns — the company just launched a new division of modernized French style f...
Teresa writes: I was hoping someone would be able to help me find this bamboo bed frame, seen on DesignSponge. I’ve been looking for a twin bed for my toddler and love the simple bamboo constructi...
We're interested in making the jump to composting because it would really cut down our kitchen waste that just doesn't belong in the trash can. We've read the reviews here on Apartment Therapy about...
Where there's a before shot, there's always an after! We promise you want to see what this table makes a diy transformation into! It could used for creatures with 2 legs or 4 and be tailored to match ...
Kristan Cunningham is the host of HGTV's Design on a Dime, where makeovers are done on a $1,000 budget. She and her boyfriend decided to bring her job challenge home by giving themselves a $1,...
This June the network of Apartment Therapy sites is stepping outside, literally, to bring you a series of spotlight posts about remarkable outdoor projects and spaces. We've already posted a few glowi...
Hi Apartment Therapy, I could use some help deciding what to do with the empty wall behind the television in my living room. I will be having family and friends come to visit me in NY this summ...
We love cool glass bottles, but we've found that it's easy to exhaust uses for them, and significantly harder to throw pretty ones away! We saw this clever idea in The Oregonian, along with some oth...
Apartment Therapy reader whitneyhtown sourced the colorful globe lights from this post for us......
This modern renovation of a Harlem townhouse comes from Dwell's 2004 archives — an oldie but a goodie. Homeowners Yvette Leeper-Bueno and Adrian Bueno turned a dilapidated property that w...
Our friend discovered and bestowed upon us a set of books put out by Yankee Magazine in 1976 that highlight "Yesterday's techniques adapted to today's materials." With such topics as "making and firin...
If we ruled the world all furniture would be made with lockable casters. As a serial rearranger, we value ease of mobility first and foremost. But in the case of this trash find ottoman (we recov...
To anyone who has some outdoor space, it is no doubt sacred (especially for those of us with limited warm months). We've lived in a Chicago two-flat in which we shared a small yard with our downstairs...
A few months ago I was intrigued by the Sproost style quiz, and was pleasantly surprised to find my style to be overwhelmingly "rustic revival." While it's rare (and oftentimes boring, contrived...
"Gardens instruct us in the particularities of place. They lessen our dependence on distant sources of energy, technology, food, and, for that matter, interest. For if lawn mowing feels like copying t...
I've been looking to upgrade our outdoor dining chairs for the past month. The ones' we've got are simple old Paris park folding chairs which I love, but they've become really run down from many ye...
click thumbnails for larger picsOutdoor Month on Apartment Therapy seems like the perfect time to drool over some photos of yet another gorgeous Bay Area Eichler home. Many of the homes built by...
Our friends over at Style North have been busy in the backyard, transforming a rusty wrought iron patio set into a thing of beauty! It's not as difficult as you might think and makes a big impact fo...
click for more picsLately, we've been obsessed with images on Flickr that are merely snippets into someone's home. By only getting a glimpse of a wall or a nook, we are left with our imagination...
click thumbnails for larger picsThis month's Anthropologie catalog features the eye-catching work of one of the oldest working letterpress print shops in the US, Hatch Show Prints. Though we've ...
Czech architecture firm HSH architects created this ribbon staircase for a home in Prague out of 10mm thick sheet metal...
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Sarah writes: I've read posts on your site that talk about painting over wood paneling, but I will be renting a house next year and my entire room is covered in wood paneling! I can't paint over it be...
When living in a city that is full of row homes, we tend to really appreciate a great roof deck (heck, even access to a roof is worthy of excitement). Even more excitement worthy is when it co...
When we took a closer look at the latest home featured in Sköna Hem, we noticed that each space was full of contradictions: Black and white, antique and brand new, romantic and utilitarian. Add up al...
June is Outdoor Month on Apartment Therapy and while you might not have an outdoor space, we all have a front door to accessorize (even if it's just the door to your apartment). So we've rounde...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe've got high and low options for stainless steel bar stools in today's Scavenger, plus several MCM finds and more. Check them out after the jump...
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Designer hotels are often about making a statement or attracting attention, but London's Rockwell Hotel (designed by Michael Squire) is a refreshing departure f...
We placed the word "nursery" in this post's title so as to not confuse it with the phrase "the great outdoors", but this South Austin business is so much more than just a nursery. While we can't wait...
This Room & Board table seats six and is in great condition. Check out the list below for more.Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shopping Guide....
click thumbnails for larger picsTake a bit of trompe l'oeil, mix in a bit of pop sensibility, add a sense of humor AND some decor history - you'll get these pieces by White Webb. The line is ca...
I am about to move into a new apartment in the North End of Boston and I get to paint the apartment however I wish. As you can see, the previous tenants really exercised their creativity! The hard w...
Name: Robin Charlick Location: 77 Fifth Avenue, 11th floor, NYC Type of space: apartment balcony How did you do it?: The pegboard was originally bought to screen off the direct view into the ...
This nice looking tan leather sectional sofa is priced to sell at $275. Pick it up today in Alexandria, Virginia. Can you guess which two of these items are priced at $10? Find out below the ...
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In Iowa, two medium globe pendants in sliver still in original boxes for $615 each. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Here's an easy way to add summer color to your living room. And an excuse to replace your safe, neutral rug and go brighter. This 8x10 tufted rug from West Elm is plenty big and we like that ...
Dear Apartment Therapy, My boyfriend and I moved into a new place about 7 months ago, and since then have been trying to clean up and 'make nice' what little outdoor space we have. We have a small c...
We love dining outside when the weather permits, but confess that we really hate the bugs that often spoil the party during the summer months. With friends who are especially sensitive to wasp stin...
Take a look at this! English designer Johnny Grey and three partners have put some thought into what a new personal kitchen might look like for the White House. Yes, there is a massive professional ki...
Name: Christel and Chris
Location: Los Feliz, CA
Type of space: Front yard, side yard, back patio
How did you do it?: For years, our front yard was filled with overgrown, 'thirsty' and uninteres...
Earlier today, just a few hours after our post about bringing the outside in, we stumbled upon this lovely handmade silkscreen print from Small Stump. Isn't it charming? We love the idea of blurring t...
We missed this tip in an email flood about three weeks ago but thought it was worth bringing to the forefront today. A quick video tour by Nate Berkus of his ......
When we first stumbled on Tila's and her partner's space, we were blown away by how well they mixed together sheer simplicity with high-end technological mastery. Using lots of careful planning and ma...
Spotted this neat design on the screen of someone else's computer at Federated Media's conference this morning. We'd seen other ways of working with the dialogue bubble, but nothing this beaut...
Britt of the DIY and design website Cucumbersome bought this shabby piece off of Craigslist for $40. With a little bit of elbow grease and a can of paint she was able to breath some new life into it, ...
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The catalog of British wallpaper manufacturer Harlequin is a great place to look for inspiration that straddles the line between traditional and modern decor. We...
click for more picsLiving in Southern California and talking about the outdoors means bringing up the question of water usage and how much we can actually allot to keeping our gardens alive. As ...
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Project: Ottoman Slipcover
Time: 2 1/2 hours
Cost: $20.00 excluding extra set of legs
No question about it, the little straw ottoman is already as cute as can...
Often times, when a previous tenant has customized the space for themselves--what they leave (or don't leave behind) is seen as a decorating challenge. Take for instance, Bobbi's backyard deck. The ...
Every year we have the same gardening dilemma: to keep or not to keep plant markers? We really dislike those plastic things because they uglify otherwise lovely gardens. However, we will, without a do...
Drawers get used for the most creative things these days, and we'll happily add this to the list. When the whole chest of drawers poses too much of a challenge to restore, the weathered patina and i...
Giving is simple and very rewarding. While day to day life happens, full of busy schedules and things to do, there are ways you can give in your home and to each other every day. When I was gifted th...
Look at this tiny little Dyson canister vacuum! While strolling around Tokyo's largest electronics store, Yodobashi Camera we spotted this mini Dyson created specifically for the Japanese marke...
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A grassy green lawn requires lots of water and those that look like golf courses are often treated with earth-unfriendly chemicals. There are lots of grassless o...
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Swedish real estate site Innerspec is always worth a look for inspiring interiors. Browsing the listings yesterday, we noticed a lot of available apartments with...
When decorating for the outdoors we tend to err on the side of spending close to nothing since most things get ruined when we forget to bring them inside. So we're constantly on the lookout for affor...
The fake food in these images can be found in the Restaurant District of Tokyo in Kappabashi Market — the Asakusa neighborhood of Tokyo has an entire street dedicated to restaurant and co...
Treetrunk Bench High Table, Jurgen Bey for Droog Design, Atlanta High Museum of Art
While visiting family in Atlanta, we popped into Renzo Piano's lovely addition at the High Museum of Art and Droog'...
With no jury or curator, any artist or performer can participate in DC's Artomatic simply by registering. This year over 800 artists are in Artomatic and you can see all their work and perform...
Dear Apartment Therapy: I must paint this week and I need some suggestions on a painting scheme that will totally knock this retro bathroom up. I am game for anything and I will choose whomever offer...
Greetings from London! I desperately need help with a spare bedroom that is sometimes a guest bedroom. I rent a split-level flat in the south bank. The reason I love this place is because it ha...
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Yesterday we enjoyed our first significant chunk of time outside this year, mostly spent raking leaves, cutting back bamboo and sweeping our small patio. That a...
Name: Jane, her husband, and three children Location: Montreal Type of space: deck and rooftop How did they do it?: Jane and her husband did it all themselves, building everything from the de...
Although I'm kidless, many of my friends are not, so it's not unusual that plans often involve friends and their offspring. Being a bit of overgrown kid myself, I've collected a lot of toys over the ...
I was thrilled to have stumbled upon Japanese housewares store Unico while in Tokyo. This Japanese chain of stores focuses on a relaxed and rustic interpretation of Scandinavian modern (a Japan...
In the spirit of Outdoor month here at Apartment Therapy, we have rounded up some of our favorite works that bring the outdoors in. We love artwork inspired by flora and fauna--especially when it is a...
I was wondering if one of your wonderful readers could help me find a similar and affordable lamp that looks like the Haley table lamp from Crate and Barrel. I'm looking for that high-gloss metallic ...
click thumbnails for larger picsBack when the weather was good on a day in late May (c'mon already, Chicago summer), we snapped some shots of our friends' 5' tall fence showing chives in planter...
A retro revival has been in the works for several years, and now it's made it way to the patio in full force. We love the vibrant colors and nostalgic edge of these cheery garden sets. They make us ...
Japanese glass case w/drawers - $50 (Topanga)
Shabby Chic Cottage Vanity – (Northridge)
Mid Century Stereo - RCA Victor 50s - $50 (Highland Park)
Solid Oak 1960's Drexel Heritage Credenza ...
We've blogged about our love for the Hammam towels from Toast, but we've finally uncovered an online source that doesn't involve international shipping. Usually, we go for more fluffy towels, b...
As you may know, San Francisco is an amazing place to garden. Our Mediterranean climate allows for a huge variety of plants, and our topography lends itself to interesting terraced landscapes. During ...
Yesterday we showed you a designer makeover to your basic, white outdoor chair. It was almost unanimously voted as a fail, but reader Sandra from Boston, chimed in with a lovely felt alternative. F...
When you're creating a place to call home, it's all in the details. Megan (of Contented Sparrow) understands that. She's created vibrant corners throughout her home using bright, cheerful color comb...
It can seem hard to be green when you live in an apartment in a big city. Particularly if you live modestly and don't drive a car everyday, you can come to feel that your environmental footprint is...
click thumbnails for larger picsLiving in a small apartment may require utilizing every inch of space available to live comfortably, including the walls and ceilings. That's why hanging planters...
Apparently we've got some strange plane fetish going on lately, evidenced by last week's post about an old plane turned hostel and now today, this wing desk named "Deborah". There is something kind...
Kathryn is looking for some info. She writes, I have two folding chairs that I purchased at a flea market back in 1992 or so... I would love to get two more just like it, but am having trouble finding...
Decorating with wine crates is a not-so-secret secret DIY idea here at Apartment Therapy, but where are they to be found? As the demand increases, the supply seems to become more elusive......
Sixx Design owners Cortney and Robert Novogratz are about to welcome us into their lives, thanks to a new show on Bravo airing in January. But before all the hype starts, we wanted to share these pho...
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Name: Modern Loft
Brand: Ralph Lauren UL32
“I live in a small bright white alcove studio and want to paint it dark — blue, dark teal, charcoal — but my frie...
click thumbnails for larger picsToday in the Scavenger a Luxo task lamp is available for $75, as is a West Elm day bed for, unbelievably, the same price. See these and more finds after the jump....
OK, this isn't the kind of thing we usually post on Apartment Therapy, but we've recently become addicted to a series of Nike commercials that envision Kobe Bryant and LeBron James living together a...
We’ve been enviously reading posts from the Northern Hemisphere about the lead up to summer and meanwhile down here in Australia, we’ve just entered winter. It’s getting really cold and frosty s...
Need a desk? Consider Lora's beautiful Asian inspired piece for your room.Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shopping Guide....
Name: Daniel/dmstudio
Location: Cheesman Park, Denver, Colorado
Type of space: Balcony
Over the weekend, Daniel sent us photos of his "great outdoors". Though our official form for sending in ...
Private outdoor space in New York City is a rare luxury. Even when it's on a gravel rooftop like the one Hedge & Fennel use on the opening page of their website, pictured above. The New York-based d...
This Mid-Century Modern American Walnut desk was made by Hooker Furniture and is selling in Springfield, Virginia. The desk has some scratches on its writing surfaces but we think it's a grea...
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In Downtown Chicago, a Room & Board Round Extension Dining Table and 4 Marie Dining Chairs for $175 each. Jump below for links to the this and more good finds:
A...
Following their initial launch of carpet tiles adorned with the rich and colorful patterns of Alexander Girard, FLOR has added a new Girard patterned rug to their new summer line. Named FLORA, the 6...
Dear Apartment Therapy, Please take a look at the attached pix of my dresser. I bought this for a song at Housing Works and love the shape of it, but the drawer pulls are awful and I haven't been a...
Apartment Therapy DC reader Loren needs help cleaning a sectional purchased on Craigslist: "Harkening back to a long-ago submitted question about sofa selection, I've finally bought several pieces of...
Most of us need a flashlight, not a ladder, to find what we want in our pantries and cupboards. But one couple in Georgia built a wall full of 4-inch shelves, just wide enough for a single jar, so tha...
Some folks like to really get away...from the norm...while on vacation. Locally, there's the Madonna Inn up in San Luis Obispo, a Central Coast classic with decor that's kitschy, fun and occasio...
One of our favorite ways to bring the outdoors in at this time of year is to throw open the sashes. Opening the windows is a favorite fair-weather practice because it instantly enlivens a space with...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe've blogged about Amy Atlas and her talents in the world of party decor before. Her specialty is the presentation of sweets, taking the simple offering of treat...
Aesthetics and ergonomics rarely go hand-in-hand, as we've found when choosing between traditional versus stylish home office seating options, but we know darn well how important it is to compute at a...
click thumbnails for larger picsDror Benshetrit has designed a collection of very affordable, interestingly designed homegoods that will launch at Target later this month and will only be availa...
This multitasking library/guestroom maintains a tidy appearance thanks to lovely lattice-work doors that hide shelves throughout the space. The look perfectly complements the subtle Moroccan theme of ...
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Name: Chicago Center for Green Technology
Location: Humboldt Park, Chicago
Type of space: Green campus owned by the City of Chicago
How did they do it?: Landsca...
click for more picsOf course, our favorite way to acquire plants is to share with friends and family. After all, cuttings are easily propagated from most plants and it's as close to free as you'...
• What: AT's New York Design Meetup
• June Guest: Christiane Lemieux, founder of DwellStudio
• Members: 947 and growing
• RSVP's: Sign Up Here!!
• When: 6:30-9pm, Wedne...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe featured some of Helen's art before on Apartment Therapy as part of the Decal's Make For Inexpensive Wall Art post. We didn't realize that she also has some gr...
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This collection of small terraces and balconies from Maison Française magazine are full of small space ideas for the outdoors this summer......
Leave it to Conan O'Brien's production designers to wow the audience with a fancy sunburst curtain for the newest edition of the Tonight Show on NBC......
If you're visiting New York City this summer or you're an urbanite looking for a green way to spend an afternoon, Bike Around Downtown is offering up bike rentals all summer long: for free!
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The summer is such a fun time for trying out different little things with decor and entertaining. We thought this spreadsheet grill would be an awesome tongue-in-cheek detail for the, well, detail-o...
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We spotted these neat burlap accent pillows over the weekend wanted to share with Apartment Therapy. The look and feel of burlap adds an......
We had dinner at a friend's house two weeks ago and they served us wine in these glasses up top (bottom left). Though they are really water tumblers, they have a passing resemblance to the Riedel s...
Some apartments have little to no outdoor space, which leads us to come up with creative ways to bring the outdoors in. One such way, as shown over at CasaSugar, is to install a window box inside-ou...
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As we enter outdoor month on Apartment Therapy, many of you may still be getting your deck, patio, backyard, or roof garden into shape. If you're on the hunt for...
Obviously Benita over at Chez Larsson is a huge inspiration to ...
The New York Times takes us inside the Gramercy duplex of Lori Levine — where a nearly two year renovation turned the apartment in an 1850s townhouse into a space fit for entertaining tha...
Rosie is looking for some opinions: My apartment is smallish and space is limited... do you think patio furniture like the set in the picture could work inside? Help Please...
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While visiting family last week we were enlisted to help complete a lengthy living room makeover. First step: softening up a lonely landing strip. The dark table, toy baskets and mirror needed ...
Eight-foot ceilings used to be standard but many new DC condo buildings now boast ceiling heights of at least 10 feet. Ra'ed and David lowered the ceiling in their contemporary condo, accentuating th...
June is Outdoors Month on Apartment Therapy. We've already rounded up some great picnic equipment, but there is one picnic essential that we haven't covered yet. The picnic blanket. Whether you...
I've found a few pieces of furniture on the street and dragged them home. A big fear when you acquire furniture this way is hoping that, along with a great mid-century find, you're not also bringing ...
Hi Apartment Therapy, We're getting ready to build a horizontal fence like this one you featured awhile back. The problem is, I've searched high and low and can't seem to find any stainless steel, m...
Of course...a chair with a drawer. It makes brilliant sense. Perfect for those who like to keep an ultra-spare desk area; here's where you can hide away your detritus. Have you seen any other cha...
Coming from a friend who just used M&M Movers for her condo-to-house move, the experience was stellar. Beyond doing the job well and quickly, the movers also went out of their way to pick up some othe...
Outdoor month has arrived...and so have the mosquitoes. Given the swamp status of our city and the absurd amount of rain we've had this season, we capital city dwellers are plagued by the blood-suck...
By the looks of the weather today, you would hardly know it, but warmer weather and clear skies are on their way with the end of spring and the arrival of summer. This month's theme is all about your ...
Can't take a vacation this summer, but need a change of scenery and some down-time? This is basically the grown-up version of camping in your backyard. Nadia and Kevin spent three weeks living ...
We've been long time fans of designer makeovers on every day items. The basic white plastic outdoor chair is a staple in millions of homes around the world, but this sophisticated twist from Front D...
It's true that all you really need for a successful garden is a few seeds, some water and a little dirt (and even the dirt is questionable these days!). But there's nothing wrong with having the rig...
We've been waking up to a bit of "June Gloom" in LA the past few days. In a month or so, we know we'll wish for cool and cloudy weather but right now, we can't help but be envious of those of you wit...
click thumbnails for larger picsThe Nicole Hollis-designed foyer in this year's Decorator Showcase was chock full of items and imagery from nature, including a large curios cabinet with all mann...
British tabletop classic Cornishware has been reborn! First produced in the 1920s by T.G.Green & Co, the company that made the collectible blue and white pottery classics (named for the blue sky and...
click thumbnails for larger picsAlison sent in a great question that is perfect for the first day of our month-long focus on outside living. She writes: I recently moved into a first-floor apart...
It seems like you can pretty much do anything while in Northern Liberties now a days, and it's pretty exciting. There are modern apartment buildings sprouting up all over the place and it's great t...
We usually see grey used in modern interiors, so it's a nice change to see how this shade translates in more traditional rooms. Interior designer Nathalie Vingot Mei has a beautiful portfolio that f...
I spent the last 10 days traveling in Japan — Tokyo and Kyoto — here's a peek at John's one bedroom apartment near the Daikanyama neighborhood of Tokyo. A recent transplant from New...
click thumbnails for larger picsSix West Elm roman shades in several sizes are available near the Panhandle for $10 to $15 each. See this and more finds after the jump...
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Over the weekend, we stumbled across the Turkish Festival at Daley Center Plaza. There were Turkish coffee booths, a farmers' market, jewelry vendors, and these ...
Ligne Roset is known for collaborating with some of the world’s best and brightest designers, and the coupling with French designer Philippe Nigro is no different. His new upholstered furniture lin...
If you are in the market for a funky bedroom set, consider this Danish Modern set posted in our Apartment Therapy classifieds.Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business ...
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In Chicago, a modern & minimal CB2 glass & metal Trig Desk is available for $85. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Help, Apartment Therapy! I purchased these pricey throw pillows from Room & Board on clearance and absolutely love them but recently the corners have begun to unravel! I'd like to think tha...
Many of us here at Apartment Therapy are tending to less-than-palatial outdoor spaces. Often it's a window box or plant-filled balcony that makes up our apartments' "gardens". But even your choices ...
This Room & Board sofa is selling for $200 — the sofa is in great condition and measures 60" long, 32" deep, and 32" high. Don't miss the 1950's turquoise suede chess table and chairs...
This solid wood antique blue bureau is a nice low size and we love how the detail on the bottom will soften any hard-edged modern room. We also found a great deal on a Roche Bobois sectional so...
Dear Apartment Therapy, I moved into a loft a few months back and am still trying to fill some empty space up given the height of the ceilings. I really want to get a tree for a corner of my living...
We're still on the lookout for fabulous seating for a good friend's new patio space, and must confess we fell in love with this option from IKEA as soon as we saw it online. We love the profile and...
Julie is remodeling her kitchen, but she needs some help figuring out what to eat while her kitchen is out of commission. Can you help? We are remodeling our kitchen and have been without a stove and ...
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