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Decorating with a single color can be tricky, and perhaps the most daunting part of the challenge is actually choosing the color itself. Monochromatic décor always makes a statement, but that st...
We've been throwing and attending a lot of cookouts and dinners this summer. It's so fun to gather with friends around a big meal — but sometimes feeding a lot of people can get expensive. There are...
Hang 'em high - it's not just a bad-ass Clint Eastwood movie, it's also the apparent philosophy behind the artwork placement in this room. We're all for breaking decorating rules, but this still feels...
Image by Lissoni Associati via If It's Hip, It's HereWe have only recently had the opportunity to become addicted to cable television, and we're really noticed lately how many of the shows are highly ...
In an attempt to raise some extra cash, the state of California is having a giant garage sale. Today and tomorrow, the sale is being held in Sacramento and includes disused state items from ca...
Q: I got this lamp (larger pic below the jump) as a gift and it came with this shade. I don't think it's quite right for it, it makes it too top heavy. I'm wondering if any AT readers can suggest a sh...
The Alux Table / Lamp by Christian Vivanco seems to be a perfect solution for a small space. Its dual functionality would make it a perfect bedside table or a a hallway lamp. We love this clean a...
Manufactured by American of Martinsville this pair of mid-century side tables is a relative bargain at only $130 for the two....
This week we were delighted to receive a thick, fragrant bunch of lavender among the veggies and fruit in our CSA box. And while it will be exciting to experiment with the lavender for baking, we're a...
A bit of beautiful wallpaper can make all the difference sometimes. Such was the case with these tables, which received an upgrade courtesy via a little paint and a few yards of Julia Rothman wallpape...
THIS WEEK
• Peace Industry Celebration
• Presidio Live Auction
• Tacolicious at Flora Grubb
• Propeller Sale
• Lower Haight Renegade Art Gallery
• Electric Works
• S...
Last fall we got to take a peek into Jessica's 200 square foot studio to see how she managed to live in such tight quarters. Now, she's moved into a loft bedroom in a three bedroom home, and has a cha...
Cassie's new kitchen, before the move-in
Unpacking the kitchen is always one of the very first projects on our list to tackle after a move. A new home just doesn't feel relaxed until we're able to co...
Ever since this post about London-based housewares store Labour and Wait, I've been craving a nice set of enamelware ladles. But it turns out that Labour and Wait doesn't ship outside of Great Britain...
'before' photos from The TownhouseJan and Earl of Poppytalk are quite the busy bees. Aside from their wonderful blog, they also run a monthly curated online market place (Poppytalk Handmade) and now t...
Walking in the Mission the other night, we suddenly found ourselves on a dance floor in the street! A neighbor had installed a small disco ball and lamp in the crook of a branch, and turned it on for ...
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames back in 1946, this moulded plywood screen is still a modern classic. When it pops up in a real home, it's an instantly recognizable standout.......
Q: I watched "Small Space Big Style" for several years. I remember an episode about a 1,000 sq. ft. space in California and the gentlemen built a brick structure which he divided up into living space...
Lately we have been obsessed with vintage globes, constantly looking on eBay for that perfect one. When we came across this picture our idea of a globe in our home suddenly felt very minuscule in comp...
This set of four Knoll chairs comes in two colors of vinyl, green as shown, and orange. There are two chairs of each and the owner is willing to sell the pieces individually. ...
A childhood friend of mine used to invite friends up to her family's old cottage in Healdsburg, where five or six of us would sleep outside on a screened-in porch. Heavenly! Remembering those days has...
We've seen chalkboard walls, mugs, calendars and fridges, but Kate's idea is new to us. She figured out a great way to spruce up this ho-hum table from Craigslist and provide a bit of entertainme...
We have to admit to being a bit obsessed with cake stands, and while we'll also (reluctantly) admit to being a bit obsessed with cake, we try not to indulge this latter obsession very often. So t...
Time to go back to school and hit the office routine once again, and we're here to cheer you on in packing your lunch! Sure, an office lunch out at the corner deli is nice once in a while, but packing...
Aside from convenience, there's not much to love about disposable products. We all know that they create a lot of waste and zap resources... but is there anything to take from their design? Some ...
Photographs by Peter Thuvander and Danyal TaylanIn the ever-present search for ways to make multi-family housing projects aesthetically appealing, this architectural facade brings a bit of conceptual ...
Wait a minute - what are we looking at here? Would you guess it's a farmhouse?......
Q: I'm on the hunt for a good quality contemporary shower curtain. Does anyone have any tips on places to look around?...
We have seen many creative ways on how to use chalk paint to decorate your house, but we really like the idea of the chalkboard painted doors and used as art. The scale of this piece is what makes the...
This Danish Modern rocking chair has a corded seat and is in "good" condition with no breaks in the cording....
If you drink good coffee in San Francisco, chances are you've drunk it while sitting on (or at) a piece of furniture by Tad Longmaid of Linden Street Designs. Longmaid has created custom pieces f...
We're suckers for hand printed patterns, so Repeat, a new line of fabric and notions from designers Roisin Fagan and Arounna Khounnoraj, immediately caught our attention. Each style is made with ...
Name: Lisa Congdon and Clay Walsh
Location: Mission District, San Francisco
Size: 1,000 square feet
Years lived in: 6 years
Artist and Rare Device store owner Lisa Congdon is no stranger to Apar...
Looking to get a few more weeks out of that fabulous vintage outdoor chaise you found on ebay for ten bucks? Shelterrific, source of all things practical and helpful for the home, has a fantastic...
Rental kitchens! The most difficult part of a rental apartment. We are mostly stuck with the kitchens that come with our rented dwellings, and yet there are ways to add pops of color and small functio...
Did you find yourself drooling over Lisa's Cathrineholm collection in today's House Tour? You're not alone. The shelves of colorful enamelware inspired us to do a little Etsy hunt in order to rec...
We came across a Flickr set titled "Project Lounge" that documents the restoration of a weather-worn Eames Lounger that was coming apart at the seams. This is a restoration that we can wrap our minds ...
We've also seen them called European pillowcases, envelope pillowcases. Whatever the name, we just know we like them so much better than the open-ended variety......
Q:I have been looking for a nice, modern-looking sideboard off and on for about a year. I haven't bought anything yet because the price always stops me in my tracks. However, my dad had this sideboa...
These wonderful terrariums are made of reclaimed/found bottles and containers. Kristine Dang, the founder of Fernseed, utilizes second-hand goods in the products that she sells in her store locat...
There is just something about this vintage sofa that looks so cozy and appealing, perhaps it's that grandma factor. Grandma-y yes, but it's almost sort of modern too, the combination of colors...
Over the weekend we read about some recent studies showing that plant essential oils from common herbs—specifically rosemary, thyme, clove, and mint—can be effective as natural pesticides. Apparen...
The clever folks over at Creative Waste of California found this beat up old mailbox at the dump and decided to give it a new life as an umbrella holder. Check out the results of their DIY project aft...
Out of all the many remarkable design choices in this Barcelona apartment, recently renovated by Arquitectura-G, the intermingling of textures is what really gets us going. We just love the raw e...
We've been talking about rental kitchen makeovers, and we often hear laments about bland oak cabinets and brown tile.
So here's one idea: don't fight the rental kitchen brown. Embrace it.
• Re...
Readers David and Jeanette moved to San Francisco from DC a few years ago and started developing a problem to which many Bay Area residents can no doubt relate; the couple's frequent trips to Nap...
We love clocks, and we love words, which means we really love this modern timepiece. Using a quadratic matrix of letters, this clock tells you the time, in words, in five minute intervals......
We just rediscovered this DIY project in the Design Sponge archives: A pretty, late-summer project for a light window covering with an embroidered twist......
Q: Let me start off by saying that I love Apartment Therapy and that it has saved my rear end a number of times when I have gotten into a fix. I need some help - I have a beautiful dresser that I wo...
Amy Ruppel, a Portland based artist, recently released a new series of state animals paintings. We previously posted about her State Birds Series. Quite a few of her paintings have sold already, ...
Previously used as a credenza, this vintage locker console has a million and one potential uses. Quite a bargain at $200....
Every Friday, the editors' blog at ReadyMade features a reader's weekend project, which never fails to make me feel like I'm about to waste my own weekend accomplishing next to nothing. The creativity...
Taiwanese artist Michael Lin is known for creating large installations inspired by traditional textiles from his country. The brilliantly colored floral patterns are quite a sight to behold, like this...
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