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To coincide with the 2004 release of his book, Souvenir of Canada 2, writer and artist Douglas Coupland created an collection of all things Canadiana in an exhibit called Canada House. The exhibit t...
The last thing you want after getting tucked into bed a night is to have to get back up and hunt around for a tissue or glass of water. Naturally, keeping a well-stocked bedside table is the best line...
click thumbnails for larger picsRobyn Glaser is a stylist with an impressive list of clients including Anthropologie, Blueprint, Domino, and many more. Her portfolio features beautiful vignettes...
Usually when we see bookshelves used as room dividers, they're facing the other way. We know there's probably another shelf or table behind this one, creating enough depth for the chair and the offi...
A little bit goes a long way. The painted lime green backsplash and glass countertop in this Vancouver kitchen is a small dose of color that really packs a punch......
Rosie fell in love and is looking for some info. She writes: There was a post recently entitled "Inspiration: Rachel Whiting Photography" and I feel in love with the wallpaper in the image with the lo...
Craftynest has been an incredible source of inspiration to us recently, and this is another excellent, excellent idea. One of the reasons we like it so much is that bamboo screens like this don't se...
We've noticed that it's been a bit map crazy around Apartment Therapy for a while--we've been loving the abundance of cartography-themed ideas. Maps as wallpaper, unique takes on mapping, and framed ...
Over the last year (and then some) it's been a secret shame of ours, to check every day for a certain item that's been out of stock. We probably could've completed some amazing project in the hours ...
click thumbnails for larger picsMaybe it's the promise of warm weather this weekend and the temptation to head to the beach, or perhaps it's all the Discovery Channel shows we've been watching l...
click thumbnails for larger picsOriginally $495 each, these Williams-Sonoma Home porcelain bamboo lamp bases are going for $350 for the pair in Emeryville. See this and other finds after the jum...
click thumbnails for larger picsGenerally we like a garden with lots of gorgeous plants, and that's about it. We're not too big on gnomes, fountains, or even sculpture. That being said, there is...
click thumbnails for larger picsSeveral of our favorite rooms in this year's Decorator Showcase did not shy away from the bold; from the pink and turquoise Teenage Girl Room to the massive hangi...
We have been thinking about a tankless water heater for a while. Taking two showers in a row is almost impossible with our traditional tank water heater. The government has added incentives to encoura...
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Do you know what drew us to each of these interiors? We love how they are apparently modern but still influenced by traditional Tuscan architecture. Keeping it s...
Dave writes: I am looking for a place in the Bay Area that sells used sailcloth. I have seen it used in a number of applications from clothes to umbrellas. It would be a great material to cover my p...
Once we have the freedom to paint (right now our landlord keeps us at a plain, if inoffensive, white), we're not sure where we'd start. We might just go wild. But Oregon Home has a collection of pai...
> click thumbnails for larger picsIt is no secret that we are Polaroid junkies, and have invested a lot of love in this soon to be non-existent format. Nevertheless, the qualities of a Polaroid p...
If you ever shop at Flora Grubb Gardens, you've probably noticed they've got an amazingly knowledgeable and creative staff. Well lucky for us, they recently launched a series of free monthly workshops...
We must admit that if we walked by this dresser on the street, we'd probably keep on walkin'. But not Lokate, who could see the piece's potential despite its sad state: a sunken middle drawer, only th...
click thumbnails for larger picsA Design Within Reach "Cross" coffee table that's less than a year old is available for $349 in the Panhandle. More deals after the jump...
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click thumbnails for larger picsIt's no secret that the Decorator Showcase house represents the sky-high end of home design, with furnishings and treatments that are probably way out of reach fo...
Looks like a simple, nicely organized home, right? Well, not quite......
click thumbnails for larger picsWe have always been drawn to the idea of living on a ranch. Far away from people and the commotion of the big city that we're used to. Part of it is the decor its...
Blogger Juiced Pixels posted a couple of wall art projects that we just loved, and had to share. Original artwork can be expensive and daunting to select, but making it on one's own is a great way t...
Their portfolio includes projects up and down the west coast, from large to small. But we were most intrigued by the range of kitchens designed by Buttrick Wong Architects. Four of the more inventiv...
Jawari is looking for color suggestions - their email says: Tiny bathroom, green sink...I'm tempted to paint chocolate brown or pink on the walls. Any ideas?
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It's probably just us, but we might get a little freaked out by a bathroom with two large windows in it, for privacy reasons (we know, curtains, shades, but still). But the upside is a spot to get r...
We love crocheted blankets, but don't actually own one. No one in our family crochets, so we don't have any hand-me-downs and we have never purchased one, despite our admiration of the beautiful handi...
One thing I've got in common with the previous owners of my house is that I'm crazy about tile. Unfortunately I'm not so crazy about the particular tiles they chose to install all over the place—sta...
One of our favorite areas of this year's San Francisco Decorator Showcase was the Teenage Daughter's Room. Awash in pink and turquoise, it was very playful but also surprisingly chic. Off the bedroom ...
click thumbnails for larger picsThe Eames Compact Sofa is the perfect size for small spaces and is available in Oakland for half the retail price. See this and more deals after the jump...
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Name: David Tomb and Susan Sweet
Location: San Francisco
Size: Living area 1700 sq. ft., office/studio 700 sq. ft.
Years lived in: 10 years owned
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click thumbnails for larger picsThe roof garden at this year's Decorator Showcase is worth the price of admission, even without the three floors of glamorous rooms below. Breathtaking indeed are...
click thumbnails for larger picsConsidering it is not just one of the largest countries in the world but an actual subcontinent in itself, condensing the style of India into a few short phrases ...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe have seen pictures of this amazing house before, but never on the inside. The wooden staircase that is a centerpiece of the structure is so stunning that it be...
The little corner this vintage folding chair occupies is almost as appealing as the chair itself. The bright green against the wood frame is like a little sneak peek at summer....
Today's breath of fresh air over at Apartment Therapy Boston, House Tour: The Deaners' Fresh Start in Little Rhody, left us totally inspired. This afternoon, after viewing and re-viewing the tour, w...
Sarah sent in a good question: Wondering if you have any advice on how to hang artwork from crown molding? I have attached the art on both sides using fishing line and hooked it on using the picture f...
Storage bins are such a basic organizing tool that it just makes sense to, first of all, make them ourselves; and, second of all, use one of the most common sources of household cardboard to do so. ...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe posted last month about what to do when you have a small space with a small or non-existent closet, and yesterday Apartment Therapy featured a good question fr...
click thumbnails for larger picsThough the multi-story mansion housing this year's San Francisco Decorator Showcase may seem like the last place to find small space solutions, you might be surpr...
click thumbnails for larger picsA counter-height Parsons table with walnut top and anodized bronze legs from Room & Board is available in Twin Peaks for $675. See this and more finds after the j...
Item: $10,000 and a day with a Sunset design editor
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Description: Sunset Magazine’s Dream Kitchen of the West digital design program gives everyone the opportunity to help ...
click thumbnails for larger picsIf you love to gawk at historic homes, especially frilly Victorians and colorful, staid Edwardians, the Alamo Square area is a lot of fun for an afternoon stroll....
click thumbnails for larger picsWe love all shades of deep blue and green, but painting a whole room such a saturated color can be a bit intimidating. But after seeing these images of beautiful ...
click thumbnails for larger picsSince many of us collect books and magazines, we are always running into storage problems. Some have the luxury of an actual library at home, but most of us look ...
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Craft spaces have a special appeal: while computer work stations tend to shine when they are spare and uncluttered, the workspace of the crafter is most awesome...
Do-it-yourself headboards can be an easy way to make high-impact, low-cost improvements to bedroom decor. These two ideas are from Singapore's Home & Decor magazine: one's a cushy take on upholstery...
Kimberly sent us an email: I'm moving into an apartment, and have a slight dilemma - I'm moving into the bedroom that is a converted living room/dining room and has no closet - AT ALL. I've searched a...
These interiors designed by Brian Patrick Flynn serve to illustrate an article about staging your home for potential buyers, but we're not unfamiliar with getting inspiration from such potentially c...
When it comes to books, there seem to be two types of people: those who would "destroy" one to repurpose it, and those who consider destruction of a book sacrilegious. For the former, there have been ...
click thumbnails for larger picsSeems like every time we come across an especially gorgeous picture of a garden on a favorite blog or in a magazine, the photographer Marion Brenner is behind it....
Japanese publisher Paumes is known around here for consistently releasing inspiration-packed design books, and now we're happy to announce that they've come out with a new tome devoted solely to the l...
click thumbnails for larger pics A red Artemide Nessino table lamp (the smaller, translucent version of the popular Nesso) is available in Pacific Heights for $125. See this and other finds afte...
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