Blog Profile / Apartment Therapy
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| Filed Under: | House & Home / Interior Design | |
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| Archived Since: | April 6, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
New Takes on Compact Desks — Small Space Solutions
Months later and I'm still geeking out on coverage of I Salone 2013 in Milan. Today I'm sharing a round up of new desk designs for small spaces, each of which debuted at this year's furniture show. We'll see these soon for sale (if they're not out already), so keep an eye out for them if you're in the market. Show More Summary
Marimekko — Store Profile
Known for its original colorful graphic textiles since 1951, when Marimekko first showed their cheerful prints in Helsinski, the company was an instant hit. For years only available in capsule collections or in Europe and Scandinavia, New York City finally has its own flagship store that is a welcome dose of color therapy. More
Melissa's First Home — Small Cool Contest
Like this Small Cool 2013 contest entry? Favorite it below! Name: Melissa Location: Vancouver Canada Square Feet: 750 Division: International What I Love About My Small Home: We just bought our first home a few months ago and so far we love our patio and having a guest room! We also love being a five minute walk to the seawall/ocean and many parks. More
Cool, Clean White: Artifort Chair, Lytegem Pouf & Tulip Table — The Wednesday Scavenger
As the days get warmer, seek ways to stay cool. New York, NY: 1967 Artifort 300 Series Chair - $450
New York, NY: Lightolier Lytegem - $45
Chicago, IL: Faux Leather Pouf - $40
Washington, DC: Tulip Dining Table - $300
Chicago, IL: Jonathan Adler Vase - $25 More
Nightwood — Store Profile
Nightwood is a Brooklyn based furniture, textiles and interiors outfit that was founded in 2011 by Ry Scruggs and Nadia Yaron. All of their furniture and textiles are hand crafted one-of-a-kind works of functional art. Inspired by "old...Show More Summary
Kim & Scott's Full of Fond Memories — Small Cool Contest
Like this Small Cool 2013 contest entry? Favorite it below! Name: Kim & Scott Location: Chicago, IL Square Feet: 675 Division: Little What I Love About My Small Home: Because it's small, it's also very intimate. We do have an open floor...Show More Summary
10 Travel Apps for Visiting New York City — Smartphone Travel App Showcase
What can I say about New York that hasn't been said before? New York is the city that needs no introduction and definitely warrants a visit at least once in a lifetime. Whether you're sightseeing, museum hopping, shopping in luxury, catching a Broadway show, or just taking in the energy of a city always alive, the options are seemingly unlimited. Show More Summary
Help Identify Tufted Velvet Swivel Chair? — Good Questions
Q: My sister picked up this chair at a flea market. A sweaty shirtless guy had been sitting on it all day. When he began packing up at the end of the day, he sold it to her for around $30. She didn't have a place for it so I took it....Show More Summary
Meet the Maker: Molly Hatch
As the daughter of a painter and an organic farmer, artist Molly Hatch spent her youth alternating between creative play and physical labor. This early training ground would prove important later in life, providing the discipline and hard work for life as an artist. Today, Molly's colorful designs and illustrations adorn tableware, wallpaper and furniture.
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3 Ways to Make YouTube Safer for Children
YouTube is a great alternative to cable for children thanks to the short running times and endless programming available. But YouTube can also open the doors to some undesirable avenues. I'm sure we all have a horror story or two of clicking on something that didn't turn out to be what you thought it was, but there are scarier consequences when it happens to a child.
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Quick Tip for Easier Bathtub Reading
Maybe it's the librarian in me, worried about damaging a book, even a used paperback, but the idea of reading in a warm tub sounds a lot more relaxing than it actually is. Which is why I love this simple and clever tip devised by an 8-year-old. More
3 Ways You May Be Ruining Your Knives
Do you know the quickest way to dull a knife? Turns out there are three. I'm the first to admit I've done two out of three of these things at one time or another, but now I know better — and you can, too! • 3 Ways You May Be Ruining Your Knives The Kitchn More
Vote: New Entries for Tuesday 5.14.13 — Small Cool Contest
Who has the smallest coolest home? It's up to you to decide. Click through to check out today's entries and then vote for your favorites. International: Katie's Eccentric Charm Tiny: Elizabeth's All the Space in the World International: Linda's...Show More Summary
Mixing Materials, Merging Styles: White + Wood
Mixing wood grain with crisp white is a great way to introduce modern pieces into a more traditional room. Get the look with one of these pieces or get creative and DIY an existing piece of furniture. More
Megan's Revived & Renewed — Small Cool Contest
Like this Small Cool 2013 contest entry? Favorite it below! Name: Megan Location: Indianapolis, IN Square Feet: 520 Division: Tiny What I Love About My Small Home: Our apartment was built in the 1920’s, complete with an adorable, European-style backyard and old-school fire escape. Show More Summary
The Best "Grown Up" Futons — Small Space Solutions
Growing up, the only type of couches my family owned were futons. I thought they were the coolest — you could change the covers, they expanded for sleepovers, and they seemed much more modern than an overstuffed sofa. Nowadays futons are more often associated with dorm rooms than cool furniture. Show More Summary
Brights & Stripes: Colorful Outdoor Finds Under $100
Stripes and brights are no stranger to summer. Crisp white and navy are a classic nautical combo; neons and look-at-me brights have been big for a few seasons now. When their powers combine, a happy outdoor space packs punch without breaking the budget. Here are some favorite bright striped pieces under $100 for your patio or garden: More
Reworx Collective — Store Profile
You've heard of the three R's: reduce, reuse, recycle. Reworx collective believes in the ten R's: reclaim, reuse, recycle, rethink, repurpose, refresh, reinvent, refurbish, rediscover, reissue. The group of artists that make up this Connecticut collective all create furniture and housewares from discarded items. More
Brooke's Colorful Details — Small Cool Contest
Like this Small Cool 2013 contest entry? Favorite it below! Name: Brooke Location: Indianapolis, IN Square Feet: 990 Division: Small What I Love About My Small Home: I love all the items that are original to the house, and the location. More
Design Q&A with Rafael and Josh of FormLA
You've come a long way, baby! I have a special place in my heart for Rafael Kalichstein and Joshua Rose of FormLA; one of their early projects, their own home, was one of my first house tours on Apartment Therapy. Joshua, a former visual...Show More Summary