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Before & After: A Charming Log Cabin Kitchen
When Steve and Sherrie moved in to their new home, the dark kitchen was in need of a facelift. The appliances were new and the cabinets were in good shape, but they knew they could turn the rest of this dim log cabin kitchen into a bright and happy place. Amazing work! We especially love how they managed to keep the cozy vibe of the log cabin while making the kitchen so much more modern and user friendly.
Jennifer Hunter
Jan 9, 2014
Before and After: Rita and Cane’s Flower Powder Room
With a guest bathroom outfitted in seashell wallpaper, brass fixtures, laminate countertops, vinyl flooring, and “swine beige” finishes, Rita and Cane of This Sorta Old Life could have treated this bathroom as a gut job. But having gutted their master bath not too long ago, they knew what a formidable undertaking that would be, and instead, they figured out a way to make the current space work.
Carolyn Purnell
Jan 9, 2014
Improve Your Kitchen in 2014
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From The Kitchn → 10 Small Ways to Improve Your Kitchen in 2014
Jennifer Hunter
Jan 9, 2014
Fitting a Dining Room Into Small Spaces
Cambria Bold
Jan 9, 2014
A Fantastic London Flat in the Shadow of Big Ben
I’m experiencing an definite mix of emotions over this home: envy, jealousy, but mostly pure admiration! I discovered this amazing submission in my inbox today – a beautifully designed and decorated flat in central London. Here’s the story from JP: The flat is located in a small Edwardian mansion block on a square in central London and enjoys not just the view of Big Ben, but also its chimes.
Janel Laban
Jan 8, 2014
Heather & Eric’s Cozy Victoria Cottage
Name: Heather & Eric, and kids Ellie & Jane Location: Fairfield; Victoria, B.C. Size: 1,000 square feet Years lived in: 1 year; Owned I actually came across Heather and Eric’s beautiful home on Airbnb! We were looking for a little getaway for the weekend, and I couldn’t believe how charming their space was. Eric owns a tree planting company, which allows for a large amount of travel during the year.
Andie Powers
Jan 8, 2014
Before & After: A Neutral Credenza Goes Colorful
Jackie found this gorgeous, but slightly beat up credenza at her local Goodwill for only $20. It had great, clean lines and she fell in love with the amazing details on the doors, so she snatched it up and made it her own. Looks like all members of the family (including dogs) love it! From Jackie: I used a hand sander to remove all the old layers of paint off of the top.
Jennifer Hunter
Jan 8, 2014
12 (Okay 13) More Items You Probably Own Too Many Of
There’s something about the new year that puts me into declutter mode. So, it’s not surprising that Thursday morning, the New Year’s Eve hangover now thankfully a memory, there I was, donation box in hand, tossing, tossing, tossing, starting with my favorite gotta-goes, the multiple multiples.
Abby Stone
Jan 7, 2014
Before & After: A Rococo Revival
Clever Christa recognized that this consignment shop loveseat had great bones, but it still needed some major…eerr…love, so she got right to work reinventing. Not only did she choose this bold, Indian-inspired chintz but she also smartly turned the disjointed double seat into one cohesive cushion.
Jennifer Hunter
Jan 7, 2014
8 Tips for a Better Life at Home This Year
Cambria Bold
Jan 7, 2014
Layne & Rand’s 1928 Bungalow
Name: Layne & Rand Location: Springfield, Missouri My husband, Rand and I live in a 1928 bungalow in Springfield with our two cats. When we moved in, all the original trim downstairs was unpainted, and I tried my best to decorate around it for nearly four years. Finally, I gave myself permission to paint it all white. I love it so much more now! The white walls and trim are the perfect background for my mid century furniture and eclectic collection of handmade art.
Janel Laban
Jan 6, 2014
Natural Curiosities’ Endlessly Inventive Offices
Name: Natural Curiosities, an art house/art studio Location: Echo Park, Los Angeles, California Size: 5,200 square feet Years lived in: 2 1/2 years at Jensen Recreation Center’s Bowling Alley Space. How do you imagine your dream office? Lots of light? A historic old building? Lots of hidden nooks and crannies filled with things to discover? Working with a bunch of talented and creative people? Check, check, check and check! Welcome to the wonderful workspace of Natural Curiosities.
Abby Stone
Jan 6, 2014
10 Clever Ways to Store Stuffed Animal Collections
Ready to organize those stuffed animal collections for the new year? Some parents recommend purging until you don’t need a storage solution, but some kids love their stuffies so much that they’d love to keep them all. If you agree to house a bunch of these toys, you might want an aesthetically pleasing way to store and display them. We’ve rounded up some simple and clever ideas for keeping plush toys corralled and displayed so that, hopefully, everyone is happy. 1.
Beth Callaghan
Jan 6, 2014
Before & After: This Muted Chair Gets a Kick of Color in an Unusual Way
Well, color us intrigued. Lettie couldn’t pass up the DIY potential of this brown, vinyl chair (especially for $4.99), but knew she needed to make one big change. Brave Lettie spray painted the chair a lovely light blue. Spray paint! Who knew? From Lettie: I painted a primer coat using a Rustoleum white primer and let it dry over night. I then gave it a good coat of Valspar’s Silver Fox and also let it dry over night. I left the legs of the chair as is.
Jennifer Hunter
Jan 6, 2014
Apartment Therapy’s Favorite 2013 Dining Rooms
Cambria Bold
Jan 6, 2014
Before & After: Rachel’s Simple Yet Sophisticated TV Storage Solution
Rachel had tried plenty of solutions for her home’s media center over the years, from credenzas to painting the wall behind the TV and more, but nothing ever quite fit her style or made the most efficient use of space. It wasn’t until she came across two rough and tall storage pieces that she was able to envision the perfect solution — and do it all for under $250!
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 5, 2014
Erik & Paul’s Happy Los Feliz Home
Name: Erik Perez, Senior Director at HL Group, and Paul Hardoin, Associate Director at Ernst & Young Location: Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA Size: 2,800 square feet Years lived in: 3 years; Owned I often joke with Erik that, given his smoldering looks, he could’ve been a film star during the silent era. So I wasn’t surprised when he posted a photo on his Instagram of an actor from the twenties to whom he bore striking resemblance.
Abby Stone
Jan 5, 2014
Before & After: From Awkward to Functional Under $200
This lovely townhouse had a problem: an underutilized space between the living room and the kitchen that was supposed to be a formal dining room. Because the home already had a big dine-in kitchen, the tiny room was awkward and left unused. A much better solution for this family was to convert the room to a work space and music room. Selling an old, hefty wood desk helped fund the construction of a new custom workstation made from existing file cabinets.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 5, 2014
Before & After: From Beige to Bold!
Seeing potential in this heavy storage piece from an old bedroom set, Carmina set to work transforming the blah beige finish to a handful of shades of just one hue. Now beautiful and functional, it’s got a modern color palette that updates its style and creates one unique addition to a home! From Carmina: We rescued this piece from a house being cleared out after an estate sale down the alley from our home.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 4, 2014
Neil & Eddie’s Amazing Adaptive Reuse Loft
Name: Neil & Eddie Location: Long Beach, California Here’s a story of loft life from readers in California – complete with soaring ceilings and streamlined modern industrial style in a reimagined retail space. Take it away, Neil and Eddie: Our loft is located on Pine Avenue in the Historic district of Downtown Long Beach.
Janel Laban
Jan 3, 2014
Erika’s East Village Apartment
Name: Erika Location: East Village – New York, New York Erika sent us photos of her lovely, dramatically dark-walled NYC apartment. She writes: These are pictures of my apartment that I share with my girlfriend and three (!) cats. My style trends towards warmth with modern and vintage pieces mixed together. What I love about my home is how guests respond to it when they are here; the design makes people feel at home.
Janel Laban
Jan 2, 2014
Sonja Rasula + The Unique Space
Name: Sonja Rasula, Founder of UNIQUE USA Location: The Unique Space // 1275 E 6th Street, LA CA 90021 //Los Angeles Arts District Size: 18,000 square feet Years lived in: I’ve been renovating the space for the past four months, and we just opened in December! Welcome to the Los Angeles Art District’s newest neighbor, The Unique Space! It’s 18,000 square feet of raw warehouse space, completely renovated and redesigned by the incomparable Sonja Rasula.
Bethany Nauert
Dec 20, 2013
Stephen & Antwann’s Cool, Clever Home
Name: Stephen Stocker and Antwann Nourse Location: Andersonville, Chicago, Illinois Size: 1,100 square feet Years lived in: 2 years Two items I spotted at Stephen and Antwann’s home: A book by Nate Berkus and a painting of the Superman “S”. So what do you get when you cross Superman with Nate Berkus?
Julia Brenner
Dec 20, 2013
A Bright, Happy Vintage Kitchen
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From The Kitchn → Jeanee’s Sunny Vintage Kitchen
Jennifer Hunter
Dec 20, 2013
9 Cheap, Chic Classics from IKEA
Cambria Bold
Dec 20, 2013
Before & After: This London Renovation Flip Gets Fresh
Kris’ apartment in Brixton is an LA style bungalow bang in the middle of downtown South London. Kris renovated it to sell, and, after seeing the after pics, we can see why it was such a hot commodity. What a difference! We’re especially loving the new, glowy flooring and bright, white open feeling. From Kris: The goal was to bring the space to life. It was an old bungalow with no light or life.
Jennifer Hunter
Dec 19, 2013
An Italian Family Christmas
(Image credit: Ilva Beretta) From The Kitchn → My Family’s Christmas in Italy
Jennifer Hunter
Dec 19, 2013
Style Supermarket Flowers On Any Budget
Cambria Bold
Dec 19, 2013
Before & After: From Dark and Dated to a Daring Dyed Sofa
Due to some rowdy cats, Lizzie was in need of a new slipcover for her IKEA Kivik loveseat and chaise. Instead of shelling out close to 200 smackers, she decided to try a different route: dyeing. She began with a plain white IKEA slipcover ($50), and took a chance on a bathtub dye job since she doesn’t have a washer. To give the back cusions some definition and polish, she decided on tufting (so smart!).
Jennifer Hunter
Dec 18, 2013
Have Far Away Loved Ones? Send Cookies
(Image credit: Emma Christensen) From The Kitchn → 4 Tips for Mailing Cookies
Jennifer Hunter
Dec 18, 2013
Jane and Rob’s Inspiring London Townhouse
Name: Jane Kellock, co-founder of The Women’s Room Blog, with Robert Soar, Jack (age 19), and Flo (age 17). Location: Stoke Newington, Hackney, London Size: 4 bedroom terraced house Years lived in: 20, owned When Jane and Rob moved into their terraced townhouse in Stoke Newington twenty years ago, there was only one restaurant on the high street. They clearly chose their area well as now it is one of the most creative, bustling and interesting parts of London.
Rebecca Proctor
Dec 17, 2013
Before & After: A Color-Lovers’ Cabinet
99% of the time, a great-but-rundown piece of furniture inspires a before & after project, but color-lover Gretchen was so obsessed with Martha Stewart’s “Plumage” paint that she was plotting this makeover long before she came across this project-ready, thrift store cabinet. Wow! That bold blue against the tile floor is just perfection. How’d she pull it off? From Gretchen: See more at Boxy Colonial. Thank you Gretchen!
Jennifer Hunter
Dec 17, 2013
Before & After: These Dated Kitchen Cabinets Get Light and Bright
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From The Kitchn → Before & After: These Dated Kitchen Cabinets Get Light and Bright
Jennifer Hunter
Dec 17, 2013
Christmas Craft: Mini Holiday Wreaths
From Apartment Therapy → Christmas Craft: Mini Holiday Wreaths
Cambria Bold
Dec 17, 2013
Jessica and Scott’s East Coast Eclectic Nest
Name: Jessica, Scott and Bryan Davis Location: Millburn, New Jersey Size: 2,100 square feet, including basement (1,400 square feet above ground) Years lived in: 1 year Jessica, Scott and Bryan relocated from sunny California to Millburn, New Jersey last fall. Their home has quickly been transformed into an inviting and cozy dwelling. Jessica is an interior designer and founder of Nest Studio.
Pablo Enriquez
Dec 16, 2013
Before & After: Marvelously Moody Dark Fireplace Wall
Derona had been putting off painting her fireplace wall for ages and we’re so glad she got around to it. The simple change made a dramatic difference you have to see to believe. From Derona: When the post Style Inspiration: Dressing Up Your Mantel, was published on this very site featuring a fireplace wall that was painted black, I took it as a sign and, after being encouraged by a fellow commenter on the piece, I headed to the DIY store.
Jennifer Hunter
Dec 16, 2013
Last Minutes Gifts for Your Favorite Cook
(Image credit: The Kitchn) From The Kitchn → Last Minutes Gifts for Your Favorite Cook
Jennifer Hunter
Dec 16, 2013
A Brooklyn Kitchen Budget Makeover
From Apartment Therapy → A Brooklyn Kitchen Budget Makeover
Cambria Bold
Dec 16, 2013
What’s Your Big Kitchen Design Mistake?
From Apartment Therapy → What’s Your Biggest Kitchen Design Mistake?
Cambria Bold
Dec 13, 2013
Before & After: Kate’s Tree Trunk Table
Kate was decorating a forest themed bedroom for her son, so she began (where else?) at the woodpile. Step 1: “scream at creepy-crawlies.” After selecting her log, she let it dry in the sun for several days and then got to work sanding, sanding and more sanding until it was smooth. The final step was a coat of wax to give it a nice glow. See more at Kate’s Creative Space. Thank you Kate!
Jennifer Hunter
Dec 12, 2013
Before & After: A 1980s Kitchen Gets a Fresh, New Look
From Apartment Therapy → Budget Before & After: 1980s Kitchen Ditches Its Dated Past
Cambria Bold
Dec 12, 2013
How To Start Making Your Own Holiday Traditions Right Now
This year, I’ve been asking myself, “What are you waiting for?”. A lot of people my age get stressed out at the holidays because either we’re not where we thought we would be by now, or we’re not where our parents thought we would be.
Rebecca Blumhagen
Dec 11, 2013
Before & After: White IKEA SIGURD Bench Gets a Colorful Makeover
Benches have to be the most versatile piece of furniture ever. Even in the tiniest apartment, there’s room to move a bench around to the foot of the bed, along the entryway, or pulled up to a dining room table. And then there’s the endless ways to customize: starting with just four legs and a seat top, like this affordable plain white SIGURD bench from IKEA, anyone can create the perfect piece to finish off a tricky room.
Taryn Williford
Dec 11, 2013
Maxwell’s High & Low Dinnerware Picks
Cambria Bold
Dec 11, 2013
30 Homemade Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas
Go homemade! Not only can you get exactly the look you want, but it makes gift giving more personal. Here are thirty fabulous homemade holiday gift wrap ideas to make the people on your holiday list feel extra special without breaking the bank. 1. Foil Baking Gift Wrap: Hey Look 2. Raid Your Craft Stash Gift Wrap: A Lovely Lark 3. Polka Dot & Yarn Gift Wrap: Cotton & Flax 4. Neon Bow Gift Wrap: How About Orange 5. Pom Pom Gift Wrap: Katie’s Pencil Box 6.
Lauren Hufnagl
Dec 10, 2013
Enjoy the Holidays at Home: 9 Things to Do Around the House Just for Fun
‘Tis the season of good cheer, twinkling lights, family and friends. ‘Tis also the season of packed shopping centres, endless parties, and, strangely but almost invariably, a million professional deadlines. Look, I like December as much as the next person– it’s fun and festive and all that, but no one ever said it was easy.
Eleanor Büsing
Dec 10, 2013
Before & After: Basic Side Table Gets Some Rawr!
Avery paints murals and furniture professionally, but it was time to let her kids in on the fun. They chose this side table to jazz up and the kids both inspired the new theme (dinosaurs!) and lent a hand in the painting. Rawr indeed! Avery gives us the scoop on how her family spent their afternoon giving this basic table some kid-friendly personality: My husband and I have been quite busy lately. (Aren’t we all?
Carrie McBride
Dec 10, 2013
Budget Before & After: 1980s Kitchen Ditches Its Dated Past
Annie’s Sydney townhouse had a seriously circa-1980 kitchen when she and her husband moved in three years ago. But, it was their first home purchase and didn’t have a budget to completely redo the kitchen, so they decided to give it a minor update that would freshen up the space but stay in keeping with the feel of the place. This kitchen is a great example of small changes making a large impact. A few cosmetic tweaks later, it feels instantly updated.
Dabney Frake
Dec 10, 2013