Apartment Therapy

How To Wrangle up All Your Daily Deals

Chris Perez — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0500

If you're like us you may catch yourself snagging a daily deal from the likes of Groupon every now and then. With the flood of daily deal competitors out there (LivingSocial, Google Offers, Eversave, etc) however, the hard part is keeping track of them all. Click past the break for some tips we use to corral up all those dogies. More

MORE Stylish Home Accents From Kids' Stores

Andie Wurster — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:30:00 -0500

We've mentioned in the past that children's memorabilia can add a sweet spice to your decor, but don't forget about the lifestyle stores geared towards children as well! More

DIY Paper Flowers From Recycled Maps

Michelle Chin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0500

A friend of mine "pinned" the above image on Pinterest and I instantly fell in love with the idea. So, I tracked down a tutorial on how to make them...which basically involves old maps (or books or any paper that has otherwise outlived its original useful life). More

Surprising Cost of Coffee Pods

Faith Durand — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:45:00 -0500

What's not to like about single-serve coffee brewers? Well, while the cost of the pods may win out over a daily Starbucks habit, when broken down to per pound prices, it's a little shocking just how much they cost.

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Round, Oval, Organic Coffee Tables: Not Your Grandma's Rectangle

Angie Cho — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:30:00 -0500

Sometimes, the classic rectangular or square coffee table just won't do. In today's open floor plan or loft style, organically shaped tables keep the room flowing and allow the freedom to arrange your furniture in a couple of different layouts. They come in oval, circle, egg, leaf and even amorphous! With these nine beauties, you'll never get "cornered" into a fixed arrangement. More

Pros & Cons of Bigger Smartphone Screens

Range Govindan — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:15:00 -0500

As mobile technology evolves, cell phone manufacturers are experimenting with new sizes for their smartphones. Bigger isn't always better, but there is something interesting about a device that can work well as a smartphone and a tablet. With the release of the Samsung Galaxy Note, a device that sports a 5.3-inch AMOLED screen, you might be wondering if it's time to upgrade to something bigger. More

Shower Curtain Play Mat Filth Wizardry

Jackie Boucher — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0500

As winter tires on many of us are on the lookout for ways of making indoor fun, well, fun again. This inexpensive project idea is definitely bookmark worthy; it's a two-parter, first you create the town, then you play in it. More

Ashley & Kyle's Personality Packed Home House Tour

Adrienne Breaux — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:00:00 -0500

Name: Ashley Gillespie, Kyle Gupton, Fleetwood and Kate (pups) and Dot (inside cat) and John-Paul (outside cat, not pictured)
Location: Ridgelea Neighborhood — Austin, Texas
Size: 1800 square feet
Years lived in: 8 months — owned

Forget good-looking modern furniture or quirky accessories; the best thing to fill your house with is a great personality, and adorable married couple Ashley Gillespie and Kyle Gupton have packed their modern Austin house with tons of it (with generous help from their friendly pets and their impeccable tastes).

Divorced Men Are Better (Home) Lovers The New York Times

Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:45:00 -0500

Not that ANY of you would ever need any help like this, BUT it is a fact that a fast growing segment of the interior design and furniture buying population is made out of... divorced, single men (the first part of this sentence is a joke - of course there are all types of readers in our audience out there and NO ONE wants to get divorced. Sometimes it just comes unwanted in the night). These men have money and standards and don't want to do it all by themselves. They've learned to delegate, and they want to get it done asap. More

Oscar & Boots' 150 Square Foot Bedroom Kids Tour

Bethany Nauert — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:30:00 -0500

Name: Oscar (2 years) & Boots (4 years)
Location: Mar Vista - Los Angeles, California
Room Size: 150 square feet

When your dad's an artist and your mom's an art producer + blogger you'll probably grow up surrounded by incredible paintings, photography and sculptures. This tiny bedroom is shared by two boys, Oscar and Boots, where they share a custom made bunk bed and are surrounded by creativity.