Earlier this week we talked about a few places that you could take a short cut on cost in your bathroom and today we’re taking a look at the kitchen.

Read the original … 5 Places To Skimp On Your Kitchen Renovation

Whether you go with light or dark grout , subway tiles in the kitchen look bright and clean.

Read the original … 10 Inspiring Uses of Subway Tiles in the Kitchen

Since I spent some time touring some of the natural beauty in my hometown, I figured I’d take a stroll through one of the city’s most beautiful historic districts. Now considered to be a lush oasis in downtown Lexington, Gratz Park was originally established outside of the city’s limits in 1781. Read the original … Historic [...]

Name: Vanessa and Jonathan Roeder Location: Round Rock, TX Size: A ridiculous 3600 square feet Years lived in: 2 Welcome to the home of the Roeder family. Homeowners Vanessa and Jonathan — with their children Audrie and Finn — have taken a builder grade home and injected it with personality, imagination, and life. Read the [...]

The first in our series of One Minute Tips comes from Fay Wolf , with a tip on organizing your shirts.

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Read the original … Industrial Chic: Cement Wall & Photo Lamp Roomarks

At the International Contemporary Furniture Fair , it’s easy to get lost in all the exciting new designs being offered on the floor. But look up, and you’ll see some pretty impressive lighting, too.

Read the original … ICFF: Best of New Lighting ICFF 2012

From rain drops, to moustaches, and even tiny little chairs for the future furniture lover, today, children’s mobiles go beyond the traditional cute little animals dangling from a string. More Read More…

Read the original … 5 Creative Mobiles for Children

Enjoy a peek at 12 great writers and their go-to snacks, as illustrated by the wonderful Wendy MacNaughton. • Great Writers’ Snacks The Kitchn Read More…

Read the original … 12 Great Writers and Their Favorite Snacks

Get your starch out, because today’s Scavenger is all about the crisp whites. Summer is almost officially upon us, and white furniture keeps it light. Stay fresh and cool in the months to come, with a little help from the links below! • Los Angeles, CA: Le Corbusier Sofa – $2200 • Alachua, FL: Vintage [...]

At last week’s Apartment Therapy meetup, designers Alvaro Soto and Mauricio Sanchez of formatters presented their design for a unique hanging light fixture. Its form was inspired by the shape of audio waves recorded during a dinner with friends, and you can build one yourself from a kit that will be available shortly. Read the [...]

At last week’s Apartment Therapy meetup, designers Alvaro Soto and Mauricio Sanchez of formatters presented their design for a unique hanging light fixture. Its form was inspired by the shape of audio waves recorded during a dinner with friends, and you can build one yourself from a kit that will be available shortly. Read the [...]

Name: Regina O’Brien : Set Decorator and Production Designer and Hardy Wronske: Principal Heyday Partnership Location: Happy Valley, Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California Size: 1700 square feet Years lived in: 6 years Regina and Hardy live in this fun place called Happy Valley. It is just past downtown Los Angeles and is perched up on [...]

Here’s the facts: I don’t have hours and hours to laboriously clean my bathroom every week. Even if I did there would be more pressing things at hand, like um, anything really

Read the original … How To Keep Your Bathroom Clean In 5 Minutes A Day

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Q: I moved in 6 months ago and have been settling in little by little. I have never had such big walls to deal with though! So my question is: what should I do with this wall

Read the original … Ideas for Giant Wall in New Loft? Good Questions

Name: Maggie B Location: Silver Lake, California Type of space: Front porch Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: When I first moved in this was nothing more than a storage area, and slowly it has evolved into the perfect place for an afternoon of lounging and an evening glass of [...]

Name: Shelley and Reed, with children Beatrix and Callum Location: Madison, Wisconsin Size: 1,600 square feet, including semi-finished basement Years lived in: 7 years, owned Inside Shelley and Reed’s charming 1934 traditional is a delightful — and surprising — mix of bold colors, DIY wonders, and creative details. Creativity is encouraged in this Madison, Wisconsin [...]

Name: Wendy Kidd and Oscar (the Boston Terrier) Location: East Village, Manhattan, New York Size: 600 square feet Years lived in: 15 years — rented Designer: Jim Fairfax, Fairfax Studios Wendy is a self-proclaimed master juggler, wielding the tools of two trades … drumsticks and barber scissors. She’s a “single mom” to Oscar the Boston [...]

There are places you go when you travel far from home that feel like home, or, to be more precise, you WISH were your home. And when I’m in places like this I always take notes and try to bring back new ideas for my own home (or my fantasy home one day) Read the [...]