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Add Texture with 3-D Wall Treatments
There's a lot you can do with walls - paint color, murals, decals and graphics, but one idea we've been seeing more and more of is adding texture with decorative 3-D objects. The most popular are inspired by nature - birds, butterflies and flowers - and they can be made very cheaply with simple materials. More
Recommendations for a Small Sectional Sofa? — Good Questions
Q: I am looking for a new sofa for our living/dining room that will offer more seating than our current loveseat. Ideally, a smaller sectional. The Wyatt Sectional (left) from World Market is pretty much exactly what I want in style and size, but I'm concerned about the reviews. Does anyone have any other suggestions for something similar? More
Benefits of Renting an Apartment On A Trip — The Kitchn
From The Kitchn ? Why I Rent Apartments When I Travel
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Super Easy DIY: Make Your Own Kimono Fabric Table Runners
In a transparent attempt to use my wedding budget to enrich my fabric stash while simultaneously injecting a bit of color into the affair, I decided to decorate the tables with runners made from vintage kimono fabric. And it turned out to be the easiest DIY project I’ve ever tackled.
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Collectible or Complete Room: Grissini Bench = Dramatic Modern Bedroom
I fell hard for the Grissini bench while researching a recent Shop the Room post. Since DWR's prices aren't always within reach, I used the sleek chrome and leather collectible as a jumping-off point for a Dramatic Modern boudoir, complete with a similar bench and chic accessories. What do you think? More
Truman's Triangle Nursery — My Room
Name: Truman
Location: Minneapolis, MN Rather than pick a theme for Truman's nursery we chose to go colorful and eclectic for a style that will adapt as he gets older. More
Lesli's Bright & Beautiful Farmhouse — House Call
Name: Lesli
Location: Greenwood, Virginia We are only the second family to live in an old farmhouse, built in 1880, and an integral part in the development if the town of Greenwood, Va. The house was intact, but in sad, neglected shape when we moved in, as a rental nine years ago.
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Custom Pillows Cloning Your Favorite Pets by Shannon Broder
Would you immortalize your favorite pet by transforming its photo into a pillow? Yeah… it’s a tricky one. However, we decided to post this unusual project by print-maker Shannon Broder…, an artist who “loves drawing and silk-screening...Show More Summary
Apartment Therapy's Sofa Shopping Guide
One of my friends recently described shopping for a sofa with her husband as one of the most depressing things one could do on a weekend. It is one of those furniture purchases where people are terrified of making a mistake, since the general thought is that a sofa will be in your home for at least the next ten years. Show More Summary
Nikki’s Sweet and Cheery Print Studio — Creative Studio Tour
Name: Nikki McWilliams
Location: WASPS Meadow Mill Studios; Dundee, Scotland
Size: 200 square feet
Years lived in: 1 year; rented Nikki McWilliams, famed for her fabulous biscuit-themed soft furnishings, is as sweet as the treats that inspire her work. Show More Summary
5 Online Services to Save Yourself a Trip to IKEA
While IKEA remains a favorite destination for affordably accessorizing or furnishing the home quickly on a budget, making the trip out to the crowded aisles on a weekend can be a challenge, especially for anyone without a car. But what if you could skip the crowds and lines altogether (and the temptations of Swedish candies awaiting at the checkout lines)? Here's how... More
10 Quick Tips to Add More Value to your Outdoor Home
Your outdoor home is often forgotten when selling your home. The attention of your interiors becomes the focal point and the fact that most homebuyers make up their minds before setting foot inside your home is a daunting reality. Before you miss out on potential homebuyers let’s look at ways to add more value to your outdoor home. Show More Summary
Are Books Obsolete? Thoughts on the Printed Word
I was browsing Etsy one day, and I noticed someone selling a book that I loved as a child. It was ‘Half Magic,’ by Edward Eager, but the title of the book wasn’t anywhere in the listing. The book was being sold as a prop. ‘Vintage décor,’ the listing said. Which made me sad, but also got me thinking. Are books becoming obsolete? More
Shop the Room: Stylish Catalog Basics
Pacific Helm's Happy Modern Office is built on catalog basics. For a stylish blank canvas, here are the finds that make a clean-lined backdrop for pops of color, playful accessories, and thriving plants (and employees!). More
Christine and Pierre's Kitchen: Goodbye, Pantry — Renovation Diary
Removing cinder blocks is not a cakewalk. Or quiet.
Name: Christine & Pierre
Type of Project: Kitchen remodel
Location: Montreal, Quebec
Type of building: Ground floor apartment of a triplex, 1,100 square feet The Renovation DiariesShow More Summary
DIY Wedding Tips from the Pros: How To Create a Signature Reception Cocktail — Apartment Therapy Tutorials
Recently engaged and hoping to plan a wedding that's both creative and unique without breaking the bank? Well, you're in luck! Because this month, we are planning on revealing some of the best (top secret) wedding planning tips — all sourced from the pros! We'll be starting with a small yet impactful way to keep your reception chic yet budget friendly. More
12 Kid’s Bedrooms with Cool Built-Ins
There’s no room in the home that puts built-ins to better use than a child’s bedroom. From study desks to closets to covered storage, you’ll find built-ins solve the messy clutter dilemma associated with many kids spaces. Take a look at twelve brilliant built-in configurations and solutions for both boy and girl rooms. For more [...]
Try This Idea for Hanging Art: Keep It Low
Apartment Therapy commenters can be an opinionated bunch, not hesitant to call homeowners out on perceived infractions. One of the worst offenses? Being a 'high hanger' — that is, mounting all your art so high on the wall that a person of normal height would have to crane their neck to look at it. Show More Summary
Roof Apartment in Kiev With a Genuine Feel by Vitaliy Yurov
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Designer Vitaliy Yurov sent us images of a stylish roof apartment he completed in Kiev, Ukraine. According to the description he sent us, the crib is located on the last floor of the multi-storey building. It consists of the following areas: kitchen, dining room, bedroom, bathroom and terrace. Show More Summary
Emi and Nathan's Natural History — House Tour
Name: Eminé Avanessian & Nathan Cabrera of Pygmy Hippo
Location: Los Angeles, California
Size: 1550 square feet
Years Lived In: 4.5; Rented Emi and Nathan’s unique apartment is not for the faint of heart. If it wasn’t for their live dog, you might mistake it for a natural history museum, as taxidermied critters stare back at you from every corner. Show More Summary
