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Henriette’s Artistic European Abode

Name: Henriette van der Does Location: Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Size: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: 3 years 9 months; owned This bright, inviting house, filled with sculpture, paintings and books, is home to Henriette, a painter, sculptress and art psychotherapist, her two teenage children and their two (extremely fluffy) cats. Having left her native Holland for London, Colombia and then Brazil twenty years ago, she now calls southern England home.

Cathy Pyle

Jan 21, 2015

IKEA SEKTION New Kitchen Cabinet Guide: Photos, Prices, Sizes and More!

IKEA’s new kitchen cabinet system hits the stores on February 2nd. To help you plan your dream kitchen, as promised in our earlier inside scoop post, we’ve got need-to-know details ahead of time. Here’s inside info on everything from price to measurements, features to finishes, along with plenty of photos. Let the new kitchen designing and dreaming begin!

Janel Laban

Jan 21, 2015

Before & After: Skirted Sofa Gets a Graphic Twist

Although her boyfriend was not convinced that this was the sofa for their apartment, Miranda had big plans. First to go, that dated skirt: With a black slipcover, a graphic black and white fabric, and an ottoman to match, the sofa feels fresh and modern with more room to stretch out. From Miranda: We looked for a couch for what felt like forever!

Tara Bellucci

Jan 21, 2015

A Reminder That Kitchen Pegboards Rock

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From The Kitchn → In Case You Forgot, Kitchen Pegboards Are Pretty Awesome

Tara Bellucci

Jan 20, 2015

Before & After: IKEA Shoe Rack Turned Slat Table

Janet was looking to replace her IKEA LACK coffee table with something with a little more style. She saw some potential in an unlikely find — the BABORD shoe rack. From Janet: I had just moved into a new place, and I was dying to replace my ever-ubiquitous Ikea “Lack” coffee table with something more unique. Seeing as how I didn’t have any funds to purchase the slat bench of my dreams, I used my old, beaten up (also Ikea) shoe rack to make this!

Tara Bellucci

Jan 20, 2015

A Foreclosed Home Kitchen’s Makeover

From Apartment Therapy → The “Foreclosure No More” Kitchen Makeover Renovating this neglected Kansas City kitchen meant rehauling almost every part of it into a classic look to fit this Dutch colonial home.

The Kitchn Editors

Jan 20, 2015

10 Things to Look For On Your Next Apartment Hunt (That You Haven’t Thought Of Yet)

Of the many things you might be on the lookout for when searching for your next apartment to live in — hardwood floors, big windows, a lot of space — don’t neglect the odd but useful items on this list. They might save you a lot of future pain and make sure you enjoy your next home! We spotted these ideas from a thread on Reddit asking for what to look out for and what to asking when looking for an apartment.

Adrienne Breaux

Jan 20, 2015

21 Soups From All Over the Globe

(Image credit: Faith Durand) From The Kitchn → 21 Soups From All Over the Globe

Tara Bellucci

Jan 20, 2015

Kelly, Al & Ava’s Art-Filled Bow House

Name: Kelly, Al and Ava Milukas Location: Tiverton, Rhode Island Size: 2,600 + square feet Years lived in: 15 years; Owned Early in their courtship, Al asked Kelly to share her philosophy on life. Without hesitation she said, “live the live!” He cocked his head to the side, and with a puzzled expression, asked, “live the life?” “No,” Kelly explained, “Live the live is much simpler and more authentic.

Jacqueline Marque

Jan 19, 2015

A Peek Inside Jaimie & James’ “Fairy Cottage” Sears Kit Home

Name: Jaimie & James Location: Evanston, IL Our house is a Sears kit home called The Fairy in the old Sears “Modern Homes” catalog. It started out as a two bedroom, however we made the living room into a large dining room, and made the bedroom in the front a small sitting room. We are located in Evanston, IL the first suburb north of Chicago. It is less than 600 Sq. feet, which is perfect for my husband and myself.

Janel Laban

Jan 19, 2015

Archana’s Around the World Bold Move

Name: Archana Location: San Diego, CA I’ve lived in this one-bedroom, 600 square foot Hillcrest apartment with my boyfriend and our golden retriever, Teddy, for the last two years. In 2011, my boyfriend and I quit our NYC jobs — he in finance, me in magazine writing — to backpack around the world for 13 months. We kept our final destination open but chose San Diego for its weather, quality of life, and smaller city size.

Janel Laban

Jan 18, 2015

Jove’s Bright Home with Inventive Features

Name: Jove Meyer, Owner of Jove Meyer Events and creator of “Totes Getting Married!” tote bags Location: Crown Heights; Brooklyn, New York Size: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years; owned Jove is a creator without boundaries. He lives for carrying out a vision—both in his life and in his work as an event planner—and his resourcefulness helps him achieve the result he’s after regardless of limitations.

Tamara Gavin

Jan 18, 2015

Before & After: An East London Kitchen Gets a Vibrant Makeover

The kitchen in Sam’s new house couldn’t have been much worse. There were mice everywhere, the units were filthy, the cooker was condemned by the gasman, the back door could only be opened with a crowbar and worst of all, there was a mysterious smell, which they eventually tracked down to an open waste pipe running straight into the kitchen.

Rebecca Bond

Jan 18, 2015

Jessica’s Downtown Boston Apartment

Name: Jessica Location: Boston, MA My husband, dog, and I live in a 850 square foot apartment in downtown Boston. We relocated about a year ago from San Diego and wanted to find a space in the city so we could walk or take the subway. The apartment faces the Charles River and has beautiful light that comes in during the day — we also get to see some gorgeous sunsets.

Janel Laban

Jan 17, 2015

Taylor & Alana’s Carefully Crafted Hoboken Apartment

Name: Alana Biagioli & Taylor Gulbins Location: Hoboken, New Jersey Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: 6 months; Rented You may recall Taylor’s house call post a couple months ago, and the apartment in Hoboken that lured him and his girlfriend, Alana, out of Manhattan. The square footage and daylight in their home definitely seems worth the move. They have created a fresh and modern space that has plenty of character and craft. Decorating this apartment was clearly a labor of love.

Anita Jeerage

Jan 16, 2015

Before & After: Campaign Nightstands Find New Purpose

Claire scored a deal on a pair of campaign nightstands, that, despite the brass being in good shape, could use some refinishing. She didn’t really need the bedroom storage, so she put them to use in the living room: From Claire: I came across these two nightstands in a booth at the Mission Antique Mall in Prairie Village, Kansas. The booth’s owner was there and she gave me a great deal on the set (less than $150).

Tara Bellucci

Jan 16, 2015

12 Hearty Casseroles for the Polar Vortex

(Image credit: Emma Christensen) From The Kitchn → 12 Hearty Casseroles for Cold Winter Nights

Tara Bellucci

Jan 16, 2015

8 Unconventional Dining Chairs

The Kitchn Editors

Jan 16, 2015

Mia’s “Sweet Dreams” Log Cabin & Vintage Camper

Name: Mia Cefkin Location: Franklin, North Carolina Size: 1,600 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Owned A drive down (and up) windy mountain roads past farms, fields, and old country homesteads will bring you to an unexpectedly adorable log cabin; one that fortuitously persuaded Mia and her husband David to leave their urban Florida home of many years for the simple life in North Carolina.

Tamara Gavin

Jan 15, 2015

Meredith’s Fresh Start in the City

Name: Meredith Location: Upper West Side, NYC After a traumatic ending to an 8 year relationship I was looking for a fresh start in the city to be closer to work and friends. Downsizing from a three bedroom house in the ‘burbs to NYC on my solo rental budget was somewhat daunting but oddly exciting. I set out to find the perfect space with my best friend and broker in tow.

Janel Laban

Jan 15, 2015

Health Trend: Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar

(Image credit: Faith Durand) From The Kitchn → Health Trend: Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar

Tara Bellucci

Jan 15, 2015

15 Bright Breakfast Nooks for Cheerful Mornings

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From The Kitchn → 15 Bright Breakfast Nooks for Cheerful Mornings

Tara Bellucci

Jan 14, 2015

Before & After: Blank Space Goes Graphic

What to do when your place is a total blank space? Kristin overcame the unlimited possibilities of her white-and-concrete living room, and went big and bold with graphic wallpaper. See how it looks now: From Kristin: There are good things and there are bad things about moving into a house with white walls (not even a backsplash in the kitchen!) and concrete floors. The good: It’s a totally blank canvas.

Tara Bellucci

Jan 14, 2015

The History of Oyster Crackers

(Image credit: Brent Hofacker) shutterstock From The Kitchn → The History of Oyster Crackers

Tara Bellucci

Jan 14, 2015

Simran’s Sunset Boulevard Perch

Name: Simran Location: West Hollywood, CA I moved into this apartment about a year ago. It’s a great triplex above Sunset in West Hollywood. My landlords live above me, but they don’t rent the third apartment out because they like it quiet. I feel like I’ve really lucked out here—the location is great, there’s a huge yard, I have parking and yes, it is really quiet! It is about 750 sq. ft. and has a nice layout with a central hallway and both front and back doors.

Janel Laban

Jan 13, 2015

Before & After: Old IKEA Nightstand Gets a Quick Refresh

These IKEA nightstands were still in good shape, if not particularly stylish. Aya tackled them with a quick and easy refresh that’s totally on trend: We can’t get enough white-and-wood mix, and it looks particularly great here. From Aya: I’ve had this Ikea nightstand for several years and since it was still in really great shape I didn’t quite want to get rid of it. It had turned a little drab and boring so to spice things up, I painted the drawer fronts a matte white.

Tara Bellucci

Jan 13, 2015

Joyce’s Super Chic San Francisco Home

Name: Joyce Location: San Francisco, CA I am an self-made interior stylist in SF, specializing in high-impact and low-cost chic decorating. I try to bring an easy-glam, eclectic aesthetic into my place. Over the years, my apartment has been my design lab, from French Country cozy, Hollywood Regency glam, Mid-century streamline, to the current Asian inspired. I believe that good design is never done. Like people, a home space goes through changes; it grows, evolves, and inspires.

Janel Laban

Jan 12, 2015

Before & After: Laundry Room Gets a New Look

With the laundry room in her new home visible from the front door, Tania made fixing it up her first priority. Adding functionality and style, plus a way to close off the space when it was less than company ready, were top of the list: From Tania: In the fall of 2014 I bought a 1960s ranch fixer upper house.

Tara Bellucci

Jan 12, 2015

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Our Secret Weapon for an Organized Home

We know it’s early, but we’re christening 2015 the year we get everything in its place, from the leaning tower of magazines to the carpet of kids’ toys. And January — aka National Get Organized Month — is a great time to start. Whether you’re whipping your home into shape, moving into new digs, or just looking for some practical tricks, one tool will make life loads easier: the Brother P-Touch label maker.