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TVG LA's Massive Creative Hub — Creative Workspace Tour
Name: TVG LA
Location: Los Angeles, California The Visionary Group LA is a creative workforce for digital advertising and media. Their Los Angeles office underwent a massive renovation after they acquired it earlier this year. Avoiding the normal corporate cubicles and depressing office furniture, they created a space that is decidedly modern and bright. More
SPONSORED POST: Styling From Scratch: Three Bedrooms, Three Different Ways
Moving into a new space and starting with a completely blank slate is a design challenge we've all faced before. To see just how easily an empty room can go from sterile to stylish, we asked three blogger-designers to start from scratch and each create a bedroom in a different style using only items from IKEA. Show More Summary
Fab Freebie: Modern Family
InStyle Modern sells modern furniture at prices that make it easier on your wallet to deck out your dining room with a full set of chairs or give your kitchen island an upgrade with a new trio of stools. And not only are they giving this week’s winner a $500 gift card, they’re offering up [...]
Antonio's Warm Welcome — Small Cool Contest
Like this Small Cool 2013 contest entry? Favorite it below! Name: Antonio Location: Los Angeles, CA Square Feet: 780 Division: Little What I Love About My Small Home: The best thing about my small home is that it welcomes everyone that comes through its doors. Show More Summary
Maxwell & Ursula's Light Rental Reno: The Cabinets — Renovation Diary
Name: Maxwell & Ursula
Type of Project: Light renovation of a rental apt
Location: Soho, NYC
Type of building: Two bedroom apartment
I had a big unsolved issue for this project, which was how to get a compact bed into Ursula's room along with all the storage she and I needed in both of our rooms for clothing, etc. Show More Summary
Alex's Open Plan in Bilbao — Small Cool Contest
Like this Small Cool 2013 contest entry? Favorite it below! Name: Alexander Location: Bilbao Spain Square Feet: 390 Division: International What I Love About My Small Home: It is in the city-centre so everything is close: parks, bars, pubs, cinemas, underground, etc. Show More Summary
Touring the International Contemporary Furniture Fair: Magnetic Wall Coverings, Lighting Galore, and More
We're back at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York to scout out the best new products and see what's happening in the world of furniture and home design. This year is proving to be very innovative, creative, andShow More Summary
Live & Work, Warped: Japanese Townhouse & Noodle Shop
Live and work spaces have a tricky set of tasks to manage – beyond the layout itself, there is the look. In this case, the architects managed to tap into the traditional style of a regional townhome while also creating enough visual interest to suggest a retail purpose. Designed by ISSHO Architects (images by Koichi Torimuraark), dark [...]
Guess the Decade: Lofted Sitting Room
It's been quite a while since we've done a "Guess the Decade" post, which means it's about time we did another! Today's room is a beautiful one, and hopefully one that trips up all you design-savvy people out there.
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Things Fall Apart: Living Alone in a Space After a Breakup
Last year, one of my good friends found a new job, packed up his belongings, and moved hundreds of miles away, for love. He was even talking of proposing this spring. Fast-forward to the present, and instead of planning a wedding, my friend and his (now) ex-girlfriend are going their separate ways. Show More Summary
An LA Farmhouse Becomes an Indoor-Outdoor Oasis
See how this family renovated a ramshackle farmhouse - Sunset
20 outdoor planters to spruce up your patio - Houzz
The coolest way to make over old coffee mugs - HuffPost Home
Put your unused fireplace to good use this Summer - here's how - Real Simple
This hillside home is almost completely camouflaged - Curbed
Freshen up your fridge with this DIY - Apartment Therapy
Myke's Spirit & Creativity — Small Cool Contest
Like this Small Cool 2013 contest entry? Favorite it below! Name: Myke Location: San Francisco, CA Square Feet: 650 Division: Little What I Love About My Small Home: I'm in the center of San Francisco, but on a side street which is very quiet which I love. Show More Summary
Juan's Garage Turned Modern Guest House — House Tour
Name: Juan Vasquez
Location: Highland Neighborhood; Denver, Colorado
Size: 400 square feet
Years lived in: Owned for 9 years; Remodeled garage 1 year ago Nine years ago, Denver resident, Juan Velasquez purchased a 1920s bungalow in the bustling Highland neighborhood of Denver and set out to make it his own. Show More Summary
Ionic Column Literally Broken Down in Three Furniture Pieces by Studio 65
Inspired by the Ionic architecture order, Studio 65… designed a seat, chaise and side table for lounging entitled Colonna. By literally breaking down a column, the designers developed three seating units, each with a well designed personality. Show More Summary
Byron's Modern Quality — Small Cool Contest
Like this Small Cool 2013 contest entry? Favorite it below! Name: Byron Location: Oakland, CA Square Feet: 965 Division: Small What I Love About My Small Home: I’ve been in this apartment for less than a year after living in various San Francisco Victorians for over a decade. Show More Summary
Barstool with Storage by Scout Regalia — ICFF 2013
A barstool with a little cubby underneath. Clever. Made in LA by Scout Regalia.
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Extra Tall Sofa by Bernhardt Design — ICFF 2013
Cozy tall sofa by Bernhardt Design.
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5 Tips for Living Without a Washer/Dryer
There's a debate that is always going on among the Moms of my building: if you could choose just one upgrade for your apartment, would you get a washer/dryer or a dishwasher? For me, the dishwasher wins every time. Life goes on just fine without a washer/dryer. Here is how we do it:
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Online Entertainment: 10 Worth-a-Look Videos from the Past Week
Star Trek: Middle School Musical, Kid President, Don't Be a Glasshole, Tidal Wave Girls Who needs cable when there are literally thousands of hours of video content uploaded to the internet every single day? Sure, there's a plethora...Show More Summary
10 Extraordinary Bedrooms
This collection features some outstanding bedrooms that we have had the pleasure to gaze upon and dream about recently. A challenge is extended to anyone who can view these images and resist swooning. Designed to calm, facilitate a busy life, inspire and entertain, these bedrooms are truly extraordinary. The Sea View Bedroom The Clock Tower [...]
