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Recently I noticed a glass bowl of beautiful polished rocks newly displayed on my mother's sideboard. A closer inspection revealed this to be my long lost childhood rock collection, which I promp...
Our friends at KNQ Associates recently posted this before & after of a decor project they completed in Singapore for a client who wanted to revamp their whole home. The home offices are wonderfully de...
The pendant lamp is the little black dress of the lighting world. It works anywhere and there's a style to flatter most shapes and sizes. But once you start looking for the right one, you can...
We recently blogged about Qlocktwo, an amazing and inspired alternative timepiece that utilized san serif words telling the time. Unfortunately, this beautiful piece of design is not something we have...
This picture ledge is integrated into a living room bookshelf. By aligning the ledge with one of the deeper shelves at eye level, artwork fits into an overall composition of display and storage......
Q: I am on the cusp of a career switch from web development to interior design. I grew up around it my whole life (my mother and aunt did it professionally for years, and our house was their lab). I a...
We have been looking for a vintage rocking chair for awhile. There is something incredibly relaxing about rocking chairs. We imagine ourselves sitting in a rocking chair on a balcony or a porch on a b...
An interesting repurposed piece, this lamp is made from an antique fire extinguisher. For today, it seems that quirky vintage and antique finds are outnumbering mid-century and contemporary pie...
So yes, this is the second time this week we've posted about Lotus Bleu. But when a friend let us know that the Hayes Valley boutique is now carrying pillows and tea towels by South African designer H...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe are getting a kick out of these old posters from the Works Progress Administration. Some are pretty funny (see "MILK: For Summer Thirst"), others are quite bea...
THIS WEEK
• Rex Ray
• Lauren Sanders
• Eron Johnson
• Deborah Oropallo
• The Gardener
• Rose and Radish
• Room & Board
• SF Museum of Craft + Design
• Mod...
Names: Susannah and Jeff
Location: Seattle
Renovation Budget: $9,000 (and they came in under!)
Susannah and Jeff used to live in Chicago and we were lucky enough to be able to feature their sma...
Tillandsias, or air plants, are trendy right now, and with good reason. They're easy to care for and require very little water. Each plant seems to have its own personality, with tendrils curving or s...
While researching sewing and craft rooms, we realized that many of these rooms have a tech element besides the sewing machine, with home office and entertainment integrated alongside expected crafting...
During our annual DIY event (held in February of this year), Rainer shared this tutorial on how to hang artwork in a grid "easily and precisely". We thought his info was excellent and worth taki...
With fall on its way, we start having a bit of a nostalgic bug. The idea of sending emails seems cold with holidays right around the corner and we like the idea of sending a personal note once...
We have to admit that we love the cardboard furniture we've seen around the last little while, like the DIY chair from kraftwerk that Gregory at Apartment Therapy LA posted here. Check out this DIY tu...
This San Francisco home is complete with a small gallery. The owner often rotates the work in this handy door-hung mini-gallery......
Q: I have an IKEA chandelier (though chandelier is a strong word for it) that works perfectly in the space I use it (dining room) but I hate the way the cord looks (just a plain white tubular cord). I...
We came across one of Freya's prints and decided to find out more. After visiting her website we completely fell in love with her work. Her art is somewhat unusual and very straightforward. Simpl...
Designed by Vico Magistretti, this polished cast-aluminum pendant lamp would be a perfect modern addition over a dining room table. (Maybe an Eero Saarinen Tulip Table look-alike, like the one ...
In the past we've admired the Woolly Pocket vertical gardening system, but this sleeker, more streamlined take on the vertical garden, from designer Maruja Fuentes, passed us by after its debut at the...
Hanging a group of art in matching frames is a simple way to convey a sense of unity and order to a room. But when the artworks themselves are thematically consistent, like the three dark and broody p...
A visit to Lotus Bleu boutique in Hayes Valley is perfect on a gray, foggy day, when you need a pick-me-up cocktail of bright color and vibrant pattern. We only just recently found out that Lotus...
This eBay auction item is an amusing example of reusing old technology in a new and unexpected way. In this case, an antiquated CRT iMac has been gutted out completely and converted into a unique abod...
Jerry Seinfeld's apartment was never a hub for progressive or cutting edge design. Rather, it was an "everyday" apartment in New York city. An upcoming "Seinfeld Reunion" episode of Curb Your Enthusia...
Around our home, we tend to be hat fanatics. No matter how many organizational and storage ideas we look into, there doesn't seem to be anything truly ideal for storing them. While out antiqu...
Our father recently sent us a batch of the "best of" Polaroid photographs from our childhood. Spawned by our current love for the format and a vague memory of a shot with ours truly and He-Man (we're ...
If "authenticity" is the newest decor trend, then Seattle's Authentic Home (in name, at least) is ahead of the curve......
Q: I bought this beautiful piece (larger photo below the jump) at a very good price, and I'm looking to add it to my bedroom decor. I don't know what to put on top of it. I don't like the cluttered lo...
We became avid fans of Kris' wonderful illustrations thanks to her blog, KrisAtomic.com. Her work definitely stands out. She has a great sense of color and we enjoy the subtle humor in some of th...
If your apartment lacks closets or cabinets, this traditional Japanese furnishing may be a way to add a substantial amount of storage to a bedroom, kitchen, or living space......
The Literary City, by Ian Huebert for the San Francisco Chronicle
As you've probably gathered, we're way into map décor around here. My favorite maps for framing tend to depict more than just physic...
We love our orangey-red enamel Dansk pot that a friend gave us. Everything about it, from its distinctive shape and handle to its cheery color makes us nostalgic for our childhood in a happy way. In ...
Laying out a seating arrangement in a tiny apartment can be a huge challenge. Here, we look to past Small Cool contestants for advice on the best seating arrangements for small spaces......
Still on a fashion-inspired kick after this weekend's viewing of The September Issue, we went looking for silk scarf pillows. Luxurious and feminine, pillows made from silk scarves give any room ...
For those of us out there who have made the jump to embracing the laptop as a replacement for your desktop, you've probably run into this issue before; dealing with the 100% charged battery. So, do yo...
We showed this ottoman/bed on Apartment Therapy a few years ago, but after seeing it in person the other day we decided it was worth another look. It doesn't hurt that the price is $200 less now than ...
All City has re-interpreted some of the most classical Portuguese porcelain sets and put a graffiti spin on them. They're almost enough to make us want to sit down with some crumpets and call ...
Sitting on our porch swing with a glass of iced tea is one of our favorite pastimes--well, when we had a porch, that is. We loved this model, posted on Apartment Therapy LA, and we can't help but swoo...
Clocks are generally functional and often visually appealing, making them fine specimens for collecting. Here, we gather a few examples of clocks in collections......
Q: Looking for ideas and inspiration! Our SF Victorian rental on Dolores St. is a great place, but after 2 years I still don't feel like we've made it our own. My first project: Paint the dining room....
Recently we posted about House Ocho by Feldman Architecture, but today we wanted to share with you another one of their projects. It is an 1860s Old Bernal House that was completely renovated and...
Even non-smokers might be drawn to this vintage set of tableware (ashtrays, vase, and candle holder) from Germany......
Recently we visited the beautiful Miette Confiserie in Hayes Valley, which is as much of a treat for a design lover as it is for a sweet tooth! The wallpaper and paint that adorn the candy shop walls ...
Rose and Radish may have switched their Hayes Valley digs for a new home on the Embarcadero, but one thing that hasn't changed is their excellent eye for highly covetable goods. Here are a few th...
We rushed right out to see The September Issue this weekend after it opened, and we were not disappointed. It's a fun and fascinating glimpse at the personalities responsible for Vogue, and design lov...
As much as we'd like to think that our $2000+ laptop is going to last forever, the reality is that things break, tear and scratch. Good to know, though, that a lot of common repairs can be done on the...
Oh, we've always wanted to do this! We don't have a collection of matchbooks like Shauna and Stephen from Something's Hiding in Here, but filling this lamp with Pez dispensers, plastic toys, or any sm...
On the heels of Apartment Therapy Chicago's post on 8 Ways To Label Your Bookshelves, this board game inspired idea stuck out to us this weekend. Thrifty, fun and 100% customizable... ...
It is Art, Craft and Collections Month here at Apartment Therapy, and we've been waiting for the chance to feature the amazing works of Thomas Doyle. Terrariums have been all the rage in the hom...
Tony's largest collection, cartoon character figurines
Displayed throughout his home, Tony's collections are at once overwhelming and inspiring. Overwhelming, because of their size (that's the most ...
Q:I need help on accessorizing this spare/guest bedroom. I cannot spend more than $50 and shopping is limited to Target, Ikea and garage sales. I would like to use all that I already have in th...
Over the weekend a friend of ours built a bed for her son. We love the fact that she chose to do it herself vs. buying it from a store. It makes it so much more special. It also allowed her to choose ...
This sofa was custom made, so it's completely one-of-a-kind. It's a large piece, so you'll need room for it and it sounds like it will be tough to move, but it could be a perfect find for the r...
Remember my friend Rachel, who looked so cute posing next to all of the World's Largest Things? We marveled over her photos of the World's Largest landmarks, a collection of experiences rather than ob...
The SF Chronicle ran a story this last weekend that couldn't be more apropos for Collections Month on Apartment Therapy. Several design experts from around the city (including the owner of this amazin...
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