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While nautical-themed decor might have once been the province of cheesy motels, it’s showing up more and more in stylish contexts. Design*Sponge recently previewed the above pillows, part of the new...
The pairing of black and white is so crisp and clean, it's no wonder it works well in the bathroom. After all, where else is that clean feeling more essential? See some of our favorites after the jump...
Some days are better than others, and then there are those days when we feel the need to deliver ourselves an extra boost of confidence. Here are a couple of mirrors that do part of the work for yo...
It goes without saying that throw rugs in high-traffic areas have got to be functional. But because they’re in spaces where so many guests will see them—like the entryway, kitchen, and bathroom...
After seeing HelloVon's illustrations, we were very inspired and decided that we should get a set for our own home. Nice variety and different styles offer something for everyone, but the collection t...
As apartment dwellers, we're always looking for efficient home decor - because there's really no room for anything less than functional, right? Check out this gallery for products that are space savin...
We were walking in the Castro this past weekend and came across two noteworthy houses. One was this house with an Obama-inspired stained glass window. We wondered if the home owner had it specially m...
Charles Rupert Designs is a company based in Victoria, with showrooms in Vancouver, Toronto, and throughout the US. In their words, they "choose the best designs of the past, making them available o...
When it comes to some key moments in the bedroom, we all know that time is of the essence. Here we round up a few gadgets to cut down on the time spent wrangling with a cardboard box, to maximize......
This handwoven headboard is on sale right now at West Elm, but we think you could make it for less than $60 and an afternoons worth of time. Curious? Click through the jump for diagrams and step by...
Gayle is looking for some ideas. She writes: I have no idea what to do with the wall the refrigerator is on. I want to somehow balance the wall with the refrigerator, small cutout for the trash can, ...
Although visiting a brick and mortar store is out of the question, online ordering is an easy alternative to making this back to school glassware available. They could make a great Valentine for som...
Customizing your Ikea furniture seems to be almost a given at this point, but if you're not too handy in the DIY department or don't have much time for another project, you might want to consider Grip...
In Alamo Square, a Thomas O'Brien round cocktail table for $50. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Isabel Toledo, the designer of Michelle Obama’s striking Inauguration Day outfit, calls the color of the suit “lemongrass.” In a crayola box, it might go by the less poetic name of “yellow-gre...
It was this article that first got us interested in mis-mixed paint. We'd seen the area of our local paint store devoted to those cans that weren't mixed right or were called in but not picked up, but...
You may be familiar with Re-Surface Designs from their graffiti lamps by Donna Brady. Brady has just come out with a new lamp design, using stacked, reclaimed wood for the base and a photographic pr...
We're big fans of symmetry -- whether in the faces of movie stars or the hedges in front of our humble abode. But there's something equally charming about things that are just a little off-kilter. Mak...
We first saw this beautiful Stockholm apartment when it was for sale in 2007. We were drooling over the beautiful open space, gorgeous lighting, amazing views, and the architectural details. The idea ...
Toronto's 2009 Interior Design Show is coming up. One of the seminars being held there for design professionals is called "Living Big in a Small Space", and it's led by Toronto interior designer, Ti...
It's easy to be inspired by expensive rooms put together by a team of designers, but it also pleases us to look at simple spaces arranged and used by regular people. This one is clearly functional a...
Earlier this month, Sarahc from Chicago reminded us of all the fantastic designs from Bailey Doesn't Bark. Each porcelain piece is full of whimsy with a side of humor. Yesterday they released a new...
Bromeliads are some of the most popular house plants, and with good reason. They come in a beautiful array of colors and foliage; they reproduce on their own, growing cute little baby bromeliads righ...
Could you give up buying new products for a year with the exclusion of toiletries, food and home improvement items? We found a great lesson in the ways of being green and attempting to reject the ty...
We love us some typography, but we had no idea how appealing deconstructed typography could be until today... Truth be told, we had never even thought of the phrase "deconstructed typography" until to...
In the Marina, two new Mademoiselle chairs by Kartell, one red and one powder blue for $750 each or $1400 for the pair. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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When I posted the bad news earlier today that Domino was joining the ranks of sure-to-be-missed shelter magazines, there was no question - I feel like I'm ALREADY missing the issues hitting my mailbox...
I love collecting vintage cookware and kitchen accessories. It usually starts with an innocent purchase at a local flea market at a very good price and ends up being a hefty PayPal bill from eBay sell...
We've noticed lately that mattresses without boxes are becoming more and more common. Is it because of the price? Comfort? In our experience a mattress with no box spring is not the most luxurious of ...
We spotted these gorgeous parchment papercut lamps on Etsy, and were quickly drawn in to Hannah Nunn's luminous world of whimsical lighting inspired by botanical designs....
Upon news of the slaying of our dear Domino, we had to head over to the website in order to absorb as much inspiration as possible while it's still active. We were pleased to find this gallery of new ...
We regularly see mug "trees," but here's a much more realistic version. Forged out of metal, these branches bear mismatched coffee cups at SE Portland's beloved J&M Cafe....
We're house sitting for friends starting next week. We'll be living in their house, taking care of their cats, for a full month. While they're off soaking up the sunshine in Florida, we're a bit ner...
Do you have an intentional space in your home dedicated to reflection and renewal? With the interesting observation that many people use the fridge door to display the mementoes and pictures that ca...
We are always looking for tried and true ways to make our lives a little easier. Taking advice from others can be sketchy if you aren't able to see the end product or result, but today you can. Ins...
Phil sent us an email: I came across this picture in a FLOR catalog. They use very nice furniture to showcase the carpet that they sell. The desk is gorgeous I would like to buy a similar desk. Can yo...
Doorstops are something you don't really think about until you live in a house that could really use one. All it takes is carrying a basket of laundry through a door that is closed just enough to sn...
When buying a gift we try and look for something well constructed, beautiful, and useful. While looking through the Heath website we were struck by the fact that everything they offer follows these gu...
A Saarinen Womb Chair by Knoll is available for $2500. It is six years old, upholstered in grey "Cuddle Cloth" fabric and the seller says it is in excellent condition. Jump below for links to this and...
Name: Jeanine Hays
Location: San Francisco, CA (North Beach)
Size: 900 square foot one bedroom apartment
Years lived in: 4 years
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Jeanine, also known as th...
Each year California Home + Design Magazine gives out awards for the best interior and architectural design of the previous year. For 2009, almost all of the winners are from the Bay Area... ...
Rattan furniture can be used to beautiful effect, but it can also be really boring sometimes. These pieces by VivaTerra address the boring part with rainbow stripes woven into a storage cube, uphols...
To some of us tea towels might seem more fancy than they actually are. In general they are used to dry dishes, but they could also be spread over a tea tray or used to cover warm bread and pastry to p...
Growing up, we always dreamed of a basement filled with items the previous owners had left behind. Not junk, mind you, but old clothes, books and letters...clues as to who came before and what kind of...
The Cannon collection of shelving units and tables gets you the appearance of floating shelves by using glass for supports. Made of tempered glass verticals and walnut horizontals, the collection ra...
This sweet little photo frame is not flashy, but still pops out of its rectangular confines. Sometimes we're tempted to attempt woodcut projects like this, and the corner detail is even more inspiri...
Often times when we check out Instructables, the tutorials can seem a bit more than the average bear is ready to take on. But this tutorial for making a standard poster and frame into a functional w...
Sandra is looking for suggestions: I recently purchased a table and six of these fruitwood chairs, circa 1974 at an estate sale. I really love to lines of the chair, but would like to update the fabr...
We have often spoken of Ibride's designs and handiwork. They are pretty pieces to look at and make the spaces that they adorn feel playful and youthful. Something that is rather nice in a world of ...
In Hayes Valley, a gray Neo Sectional from DWR in what the seller says is "perfect condition" for $3347 (?!). Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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The importance of entryways is something that many of us underestimate. Since we usually don't spend that much time in the entryway of our homes, we tend to forget that it is the first thing that our ...
Sadly, not our apartment.As apartment dwellers, we usually don't have much outdoor space with which to work. But regardless of size, most every home has at least a windowsill that could house a flower...
We have four underbed storage boxes hidden behind a bedskirt over the steel frame our mattress came with. It's not a glamourous set up, but it works okay, and goodness knows we need the storage spac...
A brand-new CB2 is opening this week, on 4th Street in Berkeley. This Wednesday, a preview party is scheduled to celebrate the location - jump below for all the details:...
If you've ever stepped foot into Swallowtail in Russian Hill, you've no doubt been impressed with Sheri Sheridan's way with decor. The store's co-owner (who is also an interior designer) opened the d...
Choose your own adventure is the theme of David Trubridge's Iti Kitset Lampshades. Made out of recyclable polypropylene, these lampshades can be made into different patterns using the same kitset. You...
Christopher Alexander's A Pattern Language is full of the practical and poetic when it comes to thinking out your home's design. One thought from the book with regard to Bed Alcoves in tiny homes......
Featured today on Todd Selby's celebrated and compelling photo blog, The Selby, is the Chinese home of Audrey Mascina and Jerome Sans, singer and curator respectively. Their bedroom is an endorphine...
When you want to add a little impact to your bedroom with a minimal budget there often times isn't much to be said outside of keeping things clean. It can feel overwhelming when all you can focus on...
Jason wants to know: Besides Design Within Reach, where is a good place to shop in SF for contemporary bar stools?(Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first.
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Jenn over at Indie Fixx, has tried her best to bring us great handmade goods from fantastic artists and crafters since 2007. Sadly her store is closing up shop, but lucky for us everything is 10%-50...
Sifting through the stacks of tissue boxes at our local drug store has kind of become an OCD habit of ours. There's got to be box with a decent design on it out there somewhere, right? So far in our q...
A brand new FLOR modular Coir natural fiber rug (42 carpet tiles - approx. 10x12) for $700. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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