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Making Magazine Files, Penny Tiled Room & Tons of Tours!
House Tour: Bonnie, Bill, Nina & Dora’s Funky Functional Home
(Here is the final tryout post from Susie. You can check out her other two posts here and here. Enjoy the tour!)
Names: Bonnie, Bill, Nina, and Dora
Location: San Francisco (Portola District)
Size: 3...
A Clean-Slate Bedroom
We're going to go out on a limb and say that design choices in the bedroom are the ones that have the strongest impact on our health. So perhaps this year you resolved to change your bedroom habits, c...
Look! Apartment Inspiration at Urban Outfitters
It's no secret that Urban Outfitters' home goods collection is targeted to younger apartment dwellers, but we liked this photo for its rather more realistic portrayal of apartment life. It's always ...
Roundup: Bedroom Sneak Peeks!
Wanna see what other people's bedrooms look like? Click through the jump to catch a glimpse of where others are laying their head at night (assuming you don't fall asleep on the couch watching MacGy...
How To: Attach Fabric to Ikea Bookcases
One of the joys of simple Ikea products is that they lend themselves so well to the creative process. Case in point: billy bookcases. We've shown you all sorts of ways to make them your own, and here'...
Phone Books: Useful or Wasteful?
Did you get your 2009 phone book? What's a phone book, you ask? Oh, it's something that you might still come across and use, like a phone booth and a library card catalog. What are those, you ask?...
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Marble Countertop Tests at The Petch House
We love the look of white marble countertops, but what about the age-old question of marble surface protection? It's a discussion that generally ends in, "Get a marble sample and test it out". While f...
4 Serene Furnishings from VivaTerra
We know and love VivaTerra for its eco-friendly but still refined home furnishings. We found some of their newer items that could work equally well in any room of the house, from a casual living ...
Good Finds: dLight Huggable Pillow
We have always been suckers for things that are a bit out of the norm, which is why this pillow from Diana Lin Design caught our eye. It can light up your sofa, chair or even bedroom. Click through...
Good Questions: Similar Black Vienna Cafe Chairs?
Matty sent in a good question: I'm getting a bigger kitchen table so I can finally have a dinner party for six people, but I only have 4 chairs. The chairs happen to be Ikea's OGLA chairs, which are ...
The Best Seat in the House
Every home should have one: a chair in which to waste the better part of a Sunday. So what are the requirements? Check out our list after the jump......
Hollow
(Hello again to Susie who is trying out for the SF team. Her first post is here.)
Interior designer Dawn LaMontagne has always been drawn to all things small. Even in home design, she prefers small-...
Scavenger: Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair for $5000
San Francisco
In Berkeley, a Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair which according to the seller is in "excellent vintage condition". Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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Open Thread 143
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House Tour: Jessica's New Home
(Here is the final tryout post from Jessica, a look at her new SF home. You can check out her other two posts here and here. Enjoy the tour!)
Name: Jessica
Location: Mission/Bernal Heights
Size: ~2...
Clutter Control
Sunset Magazine
We've got to give more love to Sunset, which has a great feature this month on controlling clutter in a small space. And if some of the furniture looks a little familiar, it's with good reason......
How To: Prune a Japanese Maple
"Don't rush and, when in doubt, don't cut." Sage words of advice when it comes to pruning a Japanese maple. While experts might prune in late summer, beginners have it easier when trees are leafless a...
Leather Suitcase File Cabinets
Getting organized at home might mean having a filing cabinet for your papers. Some small homes don't have a separate space for a home office and it can be nice to have alternatives to metal filing c...
2-D to 3-D Coat Tree
The line between functional object and wall decal has been steadily blurring, and this coat tree could be the missing link. If the space you have for coats is only deep enough for wall hooks, but yo...
Roundup: Casters, Casters & More Casters
It's no secret we love casters. They make things versatile, mobile, and fun! We've been busy adding casters to some things around our own house to make it easier to sweep and thought a roundup of c...
Good Questions: Where to Find these Breakfast Bowls?
A photo and question from Laura: I LOVE your site, I check it multiple times every day. I recently came back from a trip to Buenos Aires and have been searching for leaf-shaped bowls we ate breakfas...
Sonoma House Built With Timeless Mexican Influence
SF Chronicle
Edna Hayes and Bruce Needleman built their hacienda-style home to withstand the tests of time. They wanted a space that had to be worked (there's no AC, you have to manually open and close shutters ...
New Ikat Pieces at West Elm
We stopped by the West Elm in Corte Madera recently and instantly fell in like with their new ikat pattern. The goldish hue (they call it "sand dune") mixed with ivory seemed very versatile and not ov...
Look! Coasters as Art
(Hello again to Jessica who is trying out for the SF team. Her first post is here.)
Artist Tom Woodbridge does two-minute portraits of people on the backs of coasters at his local brewpub. He gave me...
Scavenger: B&B Italia Maxalto Writing Desk for $3000
San Francisco
In SOMA, a B&B Italia Maxalto Writing Desk for $3000 (retail is over 6k). Jump below for links to this and other good finds:
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House Tour: Monika's Evolving Experiment
(Here is the final tryout post from Monika Her first post can be found right here and the second one is here. Enjoy the tour!)
Name: Monika
Location: Oakland, CA
Size: 1256 sq.ft.
Years Lived: 2.5 y...
Great Ideas for Small Spaces: Condo Makeover
Sunset Magazine
Like in so many older buildings, the condo that Erik Barr and his wife Kim Baldwin bought had beautiful bones but was badly in need of an update. The makeover they dreamt up channels both warmth and ...
Look! Tricked-Out Bed Frame
We never knew a bed frame could (nor did we consider wanting it to) do so much. This industrious Ikea hacker crammed five functions into a humble bed frame, extending it with simple, black ABS pipin...
Bed Skirt Pins
We were recently introduced by our dear mom to bed skirt pins - corkscrew shaped tools used to (you guessed it) hold your bed skirt in place. At first the idea seemed a bit too Martha Stewart......
Look! Ornament Lighting at The Observatory
So the little wire hooks fell off of all your Christmas ornaments and you're wondering how to make them useful again. Here's a thought -- create some colorful and contemporary lighting. Spotted in the...
Army Blanket Pillows by Ouno
We loved this tip on buying Italian & Swiss Army Surplus Wool Blankets. Which is why we love these "surprisingly chic" Army Blanket Pillows, made by Vancouver's Ouno from vintage wool army blankets....
Frame a Keepsake with Reused Glass
The Oregonian: 1.5.09
Embarrassing but true: we get easily intimidated by projects that require drilling, careful measuring and cutting. Framing especially is something we generally leave up to a professional, if an Ikea...
Match Maker, Match Maker, Make Me A Match (Book)
Often times we like to talk about the small things one can do to spruce up a space. We've talked about lining our drawers or doing a little extra cleaning, but today we came across the "Literati Ets...
Good Questions: Ideas for the Penny Tiled Powder Room?
Tova sent us an email: A few days back (before the break) I posted a comment about re-tiling my half bath floor with pennies. A bunch of people asked for a pic, so I'm emailing it to you, hoping you c...
Great Tip: Hiding A Spare House Key
We have never been big on hiding a spare key around our place. Anyplace we've ever wanted to put one has always seemed too logical, or required too much excavating. Until now. Click through the ju...
Amy Ruppel at Zinc Details
We stopped by Zinc Details the other day and were so pleasantly surprised at all the artwork on the walls - it was fantastic! Turns out that in addition to providing a great selection of modern furnit...
Look! Fabric on Walls
(Here is the second post from Monika, who is trying out for a post on the AT:SF team. Her first post can be found right here. Comments are welcome!)
The idea of fabric on a wall instead of paint or w...
Scavenger: Spun Floor Lamp for $700
San Francisco
In Pacific Heights, a black Spun Floor Lamp, designed by Sebastian Wrong for Flos for $700. Links to this and more good finds are below...
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House Tour: Lisa Marie and Stephen's Antiques Meet Mid-Century
San Francisco
Name: Stephen & Lisa Marie Grillos
Location: Mission Dolores, San Francisco
Size: 750 sq. ft. + two units downstairs that serve as a small craft room and a "man room" (which is where Stephen does ...
Commuter Décor
(Welcome to Jessica, who is trying out for a spot on the AT SF editorial team. Enjoy her post!)
Ever take a moment to check out your local BART station? Powell Street has that long hallway of glossy...
Ted Boerner Designs
Ted Boerner's designs blend retro lines with a contemporary twist to create absolutely drool-worthy furniture. Here are a few pieces we're currently jonesing for......
Etsy Find: 4 Cool Headboards
A headboard for our bed sounds like such a luxury — we're still sleeping on the metal frame that came with our mattress. Leave it to Etsy for some eclectic options for decorating the head of the...
Tips for Creating a Home Gym
December was a blustery month here in the Northwest, and record snowfall meant days trapped indoors and lots of canceled plans. Among our winter casualties? Regular workouts with a personal trainer. T...
Bedrooms in the Attic
The bedroom at Monkey Cottage made us want to live in an attic. So, what did we do but go in search of more lovely attic bedrooms? There are lots of them out there, as many an attic has been convert...
Inspiration: Artwork in the Bedroom
Marie Claire Maison
We usually take a very light-handed approach when it comes to artwork in the bedroom. Since our walls are the first thing we see in the morning and the last thing we see at night, as well as what we...
5 Tasks To Make Your Home Feel Better
We all know the basics of cleaning house. Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting and washing. But there are a few things that often slip our minds; that with a few minutes of attention can make a di...
Good Questions: Painting in an Open Plan Space?
We heard from Eric and Carla over the holiday break. They wrote: We need help. We are NY transplants to the Pacific NW and bought a small 2 bedroom. The floor plan is very open with the living room...
Edgewise Arts
(Welcome to Susie, who is trying out for a spot on the AT SF editorial team. Enjoy her post!)
What with the bounty of affordable art online, our queue of prints waiting to be framed has gotten rapid...
Roundup: Crazy Bedroom Clearance From Brocade Home
Often times when we see "clearance sales" posted up, it means the prices are now just out of reach instead of way out of reach. But not this time. A king duvet cover for $49 bucks?! Twins at $29!?...
Etsy Find: A Stitch in Dye
Color! That is our inspiration for home this new year, and it seems to be an interest we share with Malka of Etsy shop A Stitch in Dye. Her handmade pillows and batik fabric come in bright, super-satu...
Scavenger: CB2 Orbit Chairs for $50 each
San Francisco
In Redwood City, three CB2 Orbit chairs are on sale for $50 each.
Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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How To: Make Custom Magazine Files
(Welcome to Monika, who is trying out for a spot on the AT:SF editorial team. Enjoy her post!)
Since we love design, arts and crafts and collecting things from across the ages, we run into a problem...
Roundup: Ideas for Ikea Bookcases
...Or any brand of bookcase, really, that just seems to be the most popular one over here. Click below for ideas from AT and our sister site Ohdeedoh on ways to update an old thrift store find or your...
Flickr Finds: Living Room Art Arrangement
After the close confines and clutter of the holidays, we loved the fresh colors of this light-filled living room corner. For some reason, the lack of a fourth picture to complete the grid of artwork...
Upholstery with Two Fabrics: In or Out?
It's been a few years since Carolina Herrera Jr's Spanish home was featured in the pages of Domino, but we still recall her reupholstered sofa and how inspired her choice of fabrics felt at the time (...
(Too Many) Pictures of Yourself in the Home
A friend went to a new acquaintance's home and had one thing to report about her decor -- she really, really likes... herself! All over her apartment walls were blown up photographs of herself. To be ...
Tent Interiors from Clayoquot Wilderness Resort
At home in a tent. The tent accommodations at the Clayoquot Wilderness Resort in Tofino, British Columbia are hardly your typical escape into the wilderness. They're downright luxurious, complete wi...
AT on... Being at Home with a Broken Leg
Until now, I've happily spent much of my free time and energy arranging my apartment to please me visually and accommodate an active lifestyle of working at home and entertaining friends. But I now ...
Super Simple Shelving From Hollow-Core Doors
Reader's Digest
One of our favorite fall back staples around the home is hollow-core doors. They won't do your laundry, wash your dishes or even walk the dog, but never disappoint when it comes to being desks, tabl...
Good Questions: Source for Asian Screens?
Lyn sent in a good question: Hi....I have a pied d'terre in SF. I am trying to locate Asian Screens (Chinese) or other types of room dividers that will separate my LR from the DR... (Note: Include ...
Good Quotes: From Street Artist Banksy
Some might scoff at heeding the advice of a graffiti artist, but this quote by Banksy is quite relevant when applied to the design of our own homes. Find out how after the jump......
Tufted Furniture at Urban Outfitters
It's a new year, which means new styles at many of the stores we typically follow. And while Urban Outfitters had a few tufted pieces of furniture prior to the holiday season, they've added a bunch of...
Scavenger: Pair of Platner Side Tables for $1000 obo
San Francisco
A pair of classic Warren Platner sides tables in Polished Nickel and Glass for $1000 obo. Designed in 1966, the Platner Side Table is truly a unique piece. Considered by many to be a design icon of th...
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