Apartment Therapy Archive: Feb 3, 2014

Edie Temporary Wallpaper in Frosted Teal

Here’s another great easy solution for the winter months to wake up your home: temporary wallpaper from Tempaper. Good for owners and renters, Tempaper is a self-adhesive, repositionable wallpaper created by set designers in 2008 to solve the problem of needing to change wall designs easily. I like the Edie is teal in the pic, but they’ve got lots of other options and colorways on their site.

Maxwell Ryan

Feb 3, 2014

Brett & Chad’s Merging of Styles

Name: Brett & Chad Location: Minneapolis, MN As soon as Chad and I toured this apartment last year, we knew we had to have it! The 90 year old, 72 unit building building had a ton of character and was recently renovated, so it totally felt like a blank canvas just waiting for us. Though it was our first time living together, it was awesome seeing our styles merge – Chad’s things were much more clean and modern (ie.

Janel Laban

Feb 3, 2014

简单的聚会装饰理念:做一个照片墙下$25

It doesn’t take a ton of time or money to create this memorable photo wall for your party that can serve both as a decoration and an activity for your guests. We had a small gathering of family members for my daughter’s first birthday, and I put together this photo wall as the visual focal point of the party. I printed out 75 4×6 photos documenting the past year of her life and arranged them on a wall.

Christine Lu

Feb 3, 2014

Cara & Stephanie’s Creative Hub

Name: Cara Underwood/Underwood Letterpress + Stephanie Collins/Flipbooth Location: In the Unique Space of Downtown Los Angeles Arts District Size: 400 Square Feet Years lived in: Opened November 2013 Every time I visit a new office space inside The Unique Space, I fall in love. The latest is the worksplace of Underwood Press + Flipbooth. I was amazed that there was an old school traditional letter press machine and much more, decorating this small office.

Bethany Nauert

Feb 3, 2014

10 Electric Blankets Worth Snuggling Up To

I thought that moving to the South would mean goodbye to snow, but sadly this winter, the weather still has me reaching for my electric blanket. Thankfully the blanket that served me well back in NYC is also working well here in Atlanta. Need your own electric blanket this winter? Take a look at these options… Sunbeam Royal Dreams Electric Blanket Quilted Fleece, Queen: $129.99 Sunbeam RoyalMink Blanket, Queen: $128.33 Biddeford Micromink & Sherpa Electric Blanket, Queen: $119.

Joelle Alcaidinho

Feb 3, 2014

5 Questions to Ask Before You Pick Up Your Craigslist Score

Everyone knows that scouring the classifieds is a risky game. Repeat after us: blurry photos are not your friend. But what about when you suspect you’ve uncovered a gem? Here’s how to make sure it’s legit before you make the trek to the seller. 1. Are you meeting any other potential buyers before me? You need to be very clear about exactly when and how your transaction will take place.

Jennifer Hunter

Feb 3, 2014

8 Tips for Cleaning Hardwood Floors

Okay, we’ve tackled the best ways to clean laminate, tile, and carpeted floors, and now it’s time for the [my] holy grail of flooring: hardwood. Maybe you have gorgeous hardwood floors that you’d like to pass on to your great-grandchildren, or you want to pay the proper respect to the trees that gave their lives, or perhaps you just want shiny, shiny floors; in any case, read on… Here is some of the best advice from around the web for keeping your hardwoods happy.

Tess Wilson

Feb 3, 2014

Tim and Hannah’s Affordable DIY Self-Sustainable Micro Cabin

Name: Tim Eddy and Hannah Fuller Location: Tahoe, California Size: 196 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years; Owned Hannah grew up in a home her parents built (her father is a boat builder), so it was only natural for her to follow in their footsteps. Tim, on the other hand, has never built anything but fires.

June Bhongjan

Feb 3, 2014

How To Host Kids in a Child-Free Home

You love them, but there’s just that deep down feeling of dread. “They’re coming over…with their kids.” How do you get ready for kids coming over when, really, your house just isn’t kid-friendly? Here’s our handy survival guide, in just five simple tips, on how to host kids in your usually kid-free home, and ensure a happy, safe experience for all. 1. Talk to the parents about what you’ll need. Will the kids be eating dinner with you?

Alison Gerber

Feb 3, 2014

10 Extra-Beautiful Finds for a Home Office

For most people, a home office has to be versatile. Whether your office is in view of the rest of the house, or the space doubles as a guest bedroom/ craft room/ library/ etc, you want it to look good. If you’re looking to upgrade your office, look no further than these 10 picks, each of which is as beautiful as it is useful.

Taryn Williford

Feb 3, 2014

Before & After: Tasha’s Tragic Living Room Gets Gorgeous

Tasha tells us that she still cringes when she looks back at these photos of her room. The army green walls, the beige trim, badly sealed stone fireplace and carpet just weren’t her cup of tea. Says Tasha, “No thank you.” Tasha and her husband did the all of the work themselves. They ripped out the carpet and bamboo flooring and put down dark laminate floors, then painted the walls a beautiful dark blue to make this large space feel more cozy.

Jennifer Hunter

Feb 3, 2014

如何清洁旧画笔吗

Your walls are gleaming with new paint, but only three days later do you remember that you forgot to clean the brushes. Blame the chaos, the kids, the fact that you don’t have to be old to forget the obvious. Either way, that expensive paintbrush is trash for sure, right? Wrong! With a little patience — and minimal elbow grease — you can restore your brushes to their former glory. Paint tends to build up right near and inside the metal band, called the ferrule.

Emil Evans

Feb 3, 2014

Maxwell’s 12 Things Every Home Should Have

Cambria Bold

Feb 3, 2014