Apartment Therapy Complete and Happy Home (2015)
PART THREE
maintaining your home
getting organized
CHICAGO
Lisa + Joel Santos
Gourmet Grocer/Chef + Computer Developer
“A place for everything and everything in its place.”
You’ve most likely heard this old adage—and it’s still solid advice today. But, if you ask us, the biggest secret to feeling good in your home is a modern addition to that idea: “Leave a little space for things you don’t have.”
Breathing room is essential to creating a sense of calm and comfort. It’s only achieved when not every surface, closet, cabinet, and shelf is totally full. A good rule of thumb is to leave at least 10 percent of a room “unfilled.”
To get there, you must first streamline what you own. Less clutter and fewer choices automatically lead to increased peace of mind. Then, you have to stay organized. In the long run, it’s a huge time-saver—meaning, you can spend more of your day doing the things you love.
You’ll find tons of tips and tools (divided by room) in this chapter to help you on your quest for order. And you can stay inspired by this idea: Don’t get organized because you’re “supposed” to. Get organized as a way to facilitate your own happiness.
the basics
kitchen
1. Countertop Utensil Jar Free up drawer space by storing larger utensils out in the open.
2. Plastic-bag Holder Stuff bags into a designated container for grab-and-go convenience.
3. Pot-lid Organizer “File” lids (instead of stacking them) to save cabinet space.
4. Expandable Drawer Organizer Organize every inch of every drawer: cutlery in the kitchen, beauty supplies in the bathroom, socks and undies in the bedroom.
5. Chalkboard Stickers Label leftovers with the day they were cooked or dry goods that have been transferred to airtight containers.
tv room
6. Cord-control Box Hide tangled cords and whole power strips in every room.
7. Sonos Wireless Speakers Music where you want it. Control this system from your smartphone or desktop.
8. External Hard Drive Truth: the more you store digitally, the less clutter you have. Schedule an automatic backup to an external hard drive every two weeks.
9. DVD/CD Binder Can’t part with your old DVDs or CDs? Toss the cases, and store them in space-saving binders.
10. Remote-control Box Keep your main remote handy, but collect all those other clickers in a decorative box.
bathroom
11. Hair-tool Organizer Look for one with integrated outlets for extra convenience and cord control.
12. Under-the-Counter Shelving Use them under the sink or in the kitchen, garage, or any closet to double your vertical space for storage.
13. Hooks Get pretty ones for hanging things in plain sight, and more utilitarian styles for neatly stashing stuff inside a cabinet.
14. First-Aid Kit Store emergency essentials in one grab-and-go container. Visit the redcross.org for a list of recommended supplies.
15. Magnetic Strip Install one in your medicine cabinet to corral bobby pins, tweezers, and other metal sundries.
closet
16. Folding Board It guarantees tight, uniform folds, meaning you can squeeze more into your drawers.
17. Skinny Non-slip Hangers and Wooden Coat Hangers Save valuable inches with this combination: hang everything but coats and blazers—which lose their shape if not on proper coat hangers—from slim, non-slip hangers.
18. Cedar Hanging Block Cedar repels moths—and keeps closets smelling fresh. Tip: lightly sand to renew the scent.
19. S-Hook Loop one over your closet rail and hang everything from bags to scarves to oversize necklaces.
20. Closet Shelf Divider Turn a long shelf into many useful sections for neatly stacking pants, sweaters, or tees.
office
21. Wall Organizer Look for one with dedicated compartments for storing desktop essentials.
22. Power Station Because one outlet is never enough! Keep a small station on your desk for charging gadgets.
23. Cord Organizer Look for one that safely sticks to the back of furniture and allows cords to easily pop in and out.
24. Color-coded Files and Label Maker Designate colors for different types of documents; it will make them easier to find months (or years) later.
25. Desk Caddy Pick something small to house items that usually wind up homeless on your desktop.
26. Filing Cabinet Stackable cabinets give you the option of adding on, should you need to, down the road.
entryway
27. Wall-hung Storage Hanging hooks. Hideaway cubbies. Mounted drawers. Build the system that works for you (and your drop zone).
28. Large Durable Basket Create an out-box for things you need to remember to take with you: dry cleaning, gym bag, etc.
29. Shoe Bench Save space with a bench that doubles as shoe storage. Just don’t let it become a permanent home.
30. Mail Sorter Do yourself a favor and sort mail as it comes into the house. It takes seconds!
31. Umbrella Stand Essential on rainy days but also a handy, temporary landing spot for some after-school sports equipment (bats or tennis racquets).
the room-by-room guide to an
organized home
in the kitchen
LET FUNCTION DICTATE STORAGE. Keep coffee near the coffeemaker, knives by your cutting boards, and towels next to the sink. Similarly, stow your cooking supplies, including spices, within arm’s reach of the stove.
IF DRAWER SPACE IS AT A PREMIUM, think about storing flatware in pretty containers on your countertop. Grab-and-go silverware speeds things up come mealtime and leaves drawers free for bigger items.
WHEN POSSIBLE, BUY SETS OF DINNERWARE, GLASSES, AND STORAGE CONTAINERS instead of mixing and matching. Everything stacks neatly away, making the best use of your shelf space.
TAPE YOUR MOST-USED RECIPES TO THE INSIDE OF A CABINET DOOR for instant access anytime. It saves precious countertop space when you’re prepping meals and keeps you from ever having to pull out a cookbook or go online.
TRANSFER DRY GOODS like grains, sugar, and cereal to matching airtight containers, which creates visual cohesiveness in chaotic pantries, while keeping everything fresher longer.
GRAB-AND-GO SILVERWARE
AIRTIGHT JARS
in the entryway
THINK OF THIS SPACE AS A TEMPORARY LANDING SPOT, not a permanent drop zone. Pick one day per week to sort through the coats, accessories, and shoes stashed there. Relocate anything that’s not being used to its real home.
KEEP YOURSELF FROM SPINNING IN CIRCLES by setting up the entryway to mimic the way you shed your gear. If you drop your keys first and take off your shoes last, for instance, place the key-ring holder closest to the door and the shoe cubbies farthest away.
HAVE A PLAN FOR THE LITTLE STUFF. Hats, gloves, earmuffs—it only takes minutes for these things to pile up. If you have the space, give each family member a cubby for housing these items. If that’s not an option, dedicate one basket to everyone’s accessories. But keep a watchful eye on what’s getting tossed in there (and how long it stays).
STORE A SMALL KIT OF “MINOR EMERGENCY” ESSENTIALS BY THE DOOR: a compact umbrella, a spare phone charger/portable battery, an extra pair of glasses, spare keys, some cash, and a public-transit card or two. You’ll thank yourself later, when you’re dashing out the door.
SORT LOOSE POCKET CHANGE (quarters, nickels, dimes, pennies) instead of tossing it all into one overflowing bowl. Get into the habit of doing this as soon as you walk in the door. You’ll be surprised how quickly those coins add up to serious cash.
TEMPORARY LANDING SPOT
in the bathroom
SPEED UP YOUR MORNING DASH. Keep grooming essentials (moisturizer, daily cosmetics, go- to hair products) out and easily accessible. Organize everything on a small tray to contain the chaos and stop products from taking over your countertop.
SAVE SPACE (AND MONEY) BY BUYING SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER, AND LIQUID SOAP IN BULK SIZES, then transferring them to smaller, refillable containers for the shower. Store the larger bottles.
NOT ALL BATHROOMS ARE CREATED EQUAL. Be realistic about the storage space in yours (overcrowding will just up your frustration). Make sure the most essential items have a home; then add things as needed.
DON’T STASH THE TP! Keep the extra toilet paper rolls out in a decorative basket or bin, so you (and your guests) never find yourself awkwardly “stranded.” No one wants to rifle through cabinets at that particular moment.
GO VERTICAL. This is time-tested organization advice in general, but especially in the bathroom. Look for opportunities to mount above-the-toilet shelves. Or try turning a multilevel fruit basket into extra storage by hanging it from the ceiling.
REFILLABLE CONTAINERS
in the office
ONLY KEEP THINGS ON THE DESK THAT YOU USE DAILY—no exceptions. Everything else should have a proper, out-of-sight home. (Except maybe a plant—we’ll allow it.)
DON’T NEGLECT DIGITAL ORGANIZATION. Clean off your (virtual) desktop daily—and back up once every two weeks. With so much of your life online, even a perfect-looking physical space won’t be much help if your computer is a disaster.
DISCONNECT FROM THE CHAOS. Invest in a wireless mouse, keyboard, and printer—and forever free yourself from that tangled pile of cords surrounding your monitor.
SET UP A PHYSICAL IN-BOX, but schedule fifteen minutes per day to deal with the things that land there. File or digitize anything important. Shred or recycle everything else.
A LITTLE INSPIRATION GOES A LONG WAY. Hanging artwork or creating a bulletin board of things you love will keep you motivated while you’re in the work zone. Make sure it’s minimal, though. Otherwise, you run the risk of inspiration turning into distraction.
INSPIRATION BOARD
in the tv room
SET UP YOUR MEDIA CENTER AWAY FROM “THE ELEMENTS.” Excessive sunlight, smoke, and water from pipes, radiators, or air conditioners can shorten the life span of electronics, records, CDs, and DVDs.
KEEP FAMILY PHOTOS EASILY ACCESSIBLE via an external hard drive (or in your cloud). If you’re missing the photo album experience, have a select few “best of” collections printed via sites like Blurb or Shutterfly.
LIMIT THE NUMBER OF CONSOLES—and remotes—in your life by opting for all-in-one gadgetry, like a gaming console that doubles as a Blu-ray player and connects to Netflix.
THINK ABOUT UPDATING MEDIA-CABINET DOORS WITH METAL MESH PANELS. Your remote control’s gamma rays can zip right through the holes, so you can hide your cable box and other gadgets inside and still change the channel.
THIS IS A PLACE TO GET COZY, BUT DON’T LET EXTRA THROW BLANKETS TAKE OVER. Consider stowing them in a trunk or folding them on top of a vintage luggage rack.
BLANKET STORAGE
in the bedroom closet
SEPARATE YOUR CLOTHES ON THE CLOSET RAIL by type (shirts, skirts, dresses, and so forth), then color—lightest to darkest. It’s how your eye naturally takes things in and will speed up those morning “what the heck am I going to wear today?” moments.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SHOE STORAGE (whether it’s on the floor or a shoe rack) by stowing each pair heel to toe, so they nestle more tightly together. Or, if you have the depth, line them up one shoe in front of the other instead of side by side. That way you can squeeze twice as many pairs on one shelf.
OBEY THE FOLD, HANG, FILE RULE:
✵ fold: Jeans, sweatshirts, sweaters, socks, and anything bulky
✵ hang: Dresses, skirts, blazers, coats, suits, and almost everything you dry-clean
✵ file (i.e., fold and store vertically): T-shirts, underwear, shorts, and pajamas
KEEP TRACK OF WHAT YOU’RE STORING ON THOSE TIP-TOP SHELVES. Fasten a mirror to the bottom of the shelf above, or directly to the wall behind, an out-of-reach shelf. You can see every last handbag you’ve stashed away without having to leave the floor.
BUILD A BASKET NETWORK: two for laundry (one dark, one light), one for dry cleaning, and another for clothes that need repair. It’ll keep the temptation to toss things on the floor (or over a chair) at bay.
BASKET NETWORK
meet the homeowners…
John Berg + Jennifer Desmond
EAST HAMPTON, NEW YORK
Architect + Wine Consultant
bergdesignarchitecture.com
jenniferdesmond.com
Brenda + David Bergen + son, Daniel
CHICAGO
Creative Director/Designer, Wink Design + Digital Media Consultant
wink-design.com
Allison + Ryan Burke
AUSTIN
Founder, Allison Burke Interior Design + Partner, A Parallel Architecture
allison-burke.com
aparallel.com
Mary + Lou Castelli + daughter, Sienna + sons Colton, Rex, Bo
MAPLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY
Mother + Private Equity Professional
ljlcapital.com
Christopher Coleman + Angel Sanchez
ELIZAVILLE, NEW YORK
Interior Designer + Fashion Designer
ccinteriordesign.com
christophercolemancollection.com
angelsanchezusa.com
Tim Cuppett + Marco Rini
AUSTIN
Founder, Tim Cuppett Architects + Founder, David Wilson Garden Design
cuppettarchitects.com
dwgd.com
Jessica + Scott Davis + son, Bryan + daughter, Lucy
MILLBURN, NEW JERSEY
Designer, Nest Studio + Marketing, Nickelodeon
nest-studio-home.com
Laura Jay Freedman
LOS ANGELES
Shop Owner, Broken English Jewelry
brokenenglishjewelry.com
Arthur Garcia-Clemente + Kristin Over
CHICAGO
Workplace Designer + Freelance Interior Designer
Paige + Smoot Hull + son, Pierce + daughters Eisley, Cameron
ROUND TOP, TEXAS
Co-owners, The Vintage Round Top
thevintageroundtop.com
Emily Johnston
NEW YORK CITY
Photographer
emily-johnston.com
Judy Kameon + Erik Otsea + son, Ian
LOS ANGELES
Landscape Designer/Outdoor Furniture Designer + Photographer/Outdoor Furniture Designer
elysianlandscapes.com
plainair.com
Michelle + Dave Kohanzo + daughter, Emily + sons Connor, Henry, Everett
BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS
CEO, Land of Nod + Banker, Northern Trust
landofnod.com
Christiane Lemieux + Joshua Young + daughter, Isabelle + son, William
EAST HAMPTON, NEW YORK
Founder, Dwell Studio/Executive Creative Director, Wayfair + Real Estate Developer, The Related Companies
dwellstudio.com
wayfair.com
related.com
Susan + Kevin Lennon + daughter, Griffin
VENICE BEACH
Owner, SHOP by h. bleu + Founder, Lennon Design
shophbleu.com
Deborah Nevins
EAST COAST
Landscape Designer, Deborah Nevins & Associates Inc.
dnalandscape.com
Eric Oliver + Thea Goodman + daughter, Esme + son, Ethan
CHICAGO
Professor, University of Chicago + Author
Sara Oswalt
AUSTIN
Fashion/Interior Stylist, Purveyor Design
saraoswalt.com
purveyordesign.com
Lulu Powers + Stephen Danelian
LOS ANGELES
The Entertainologist + Founder, MeeLocal
lulupowers.com
meelocal.com
Dean + Michael Renaud
CHICAGO
Principal, South Social & Home + Creative Director, Pitchfork
southsocialandhome.com
Moon Rhee + Heyja Do
BROOKLYN
Shop Owners, Dear: Rivington+
dearrivington.com
Maxwell Ryan + daughter, Ursula
NEW YORK CITY
CEO & Founder, Apartment Therapy
apartmenttherapy.com
Lisa + Joel Santos
CHICAGO
Owner/Chef, Southport Grocery and Café + Credit Risk Computer Developer
southportgrocery.com
Ruthie Sommers + Luke McDonough + daughters Eloise, Bailey, Posey
LOS ANGELES
Mother, Friend, Interior Designer + CEO, AirMedia
ruthiesommers.wordpress.com
ruthiesommers.com
airmedia.com
Taylor Swaim
BROOKLYN
J.Crew Brand Creative
Michele Varian + Brad Roberts
NEW YORK CITY
Product Designer & Store Owner, Michele Varian Shop + Musician, Crash Test Dummies
michelevarian.com
crashtestdummies.com
Erin Williamson + Ben Roy + sons Ike, Luke
AUSTIN
Blogger & Interior Designer, Design Crisis + Software Engineering Manager, HP
design-crisis.com
Anne Ziegler + Scott Mason
LOS ANGELES
Trend Forecaster + Entertainment Executive
anneziegler.com
resources
copyright
Paige + Smoot Hull
Daybed Slipcover: made by homeowners from Navy surplus canvas, theseedboxantiques.blogspot.com
Grain Sack Throw Pillows (on daybed): made by homeowners, thevintageroundtop.com
Wall Sconces (above daybed): made by homeowners, cow feed sifters with burlap liner
Curtains: IKEA, ikea.com
Curtain Rods: made by homeowners, repurposed plumbing supplies
Wood Ceiling Panels: made by homeowners, salvaged siding from Habitat for Humanity ReStore, habitat.org/restores
Trunk (used as coffee table): vintage from a garage sale
Wooden Window Screens (on fireplace): vintage from a garage sale
French Green Glass Bottle Vases: vintage, thevintageroundtop.com
Sofa: gift. Target slipcover, target.com
Feed Sack Throw Pillows (on sofa): made by homeowners, thevintageroundtop.com
Arrow Light Fixture (above sofa): Round Top Antiques Fair, roundtoptexasantiques.com
Bar Stools (at kitchen counter): vintage, roundtoptexasantiques.com
PART ONE
setting up your home
Eric Oliver + Thea Goodman
Retro Chevron Table Lamp: Jonathan Adler, jonathanadler.com
Sofa: Jonathan Adler, jonathanadler.com
Purple Velvet Chairs: gift
Marble Side Table: Saarinen Side Table, dwr.com
Ottomans: X Bench, jonathanadler.com
Dotted Silk Throw Pillows: John Robshaw, johnrobshaw.com
Mirrored Side Table: Horchow, horchow.com
Glass-Top Side Tables: Jonathan Adler, jonathanadler.com
Abstract Painting: by Keiko Nemeth, keikonemeth.com
Rug: Pat Nixon Rug, jonathanadler.com
getting the right flow
Erin Williamson + Ben Roy
Tan Elite Leather Sofa: eBay.com
Black Leather Chesterfield Sofa: vintage Ethan Allen, craigslist.com
Lucite Coffee Table: craigslist.com
Malayer Area Rug: eBay.com
Black and White Throw Pillows: West Elm Outlet
Gray & White Throw Pillows: Stone Textile Studio, stonetextilestudio.com
Maitland-Smith Side Table: vintage
Glass Table Lamp: eBay.com
Curtains: HPD, halfpricedrapes.com
style
Christiane Lemieux + Joshua Young
Chevron Area Rug: Madeline Weinrib, madelineweinrib.com
Sofa in Magnus Mineral Fabric: Dwell Studio, dwellstudio.com
Coffee Table: vintage
Hans Leather Chair and Ottoman: Dwell Studio, dwellstudio.com
Floor Lamp: vintage
Curtains: The Shade Store, theshadestore.com
Wall Sconce: vintage, eBay.com
Curtis French Oak Side Table: Dwell Studio, dwellstudio.com
Urchin Shiny Gold Objet (above mantel): Dwell Studio, dwellstudio.com
Monet Gold Votive (on side table): Dwell Studio, dwellstudio.com
color
Mary + Lou Castelli
Cabinetry: IKEA, ikea.com
Powder-Coated Cabinet Hardware: hardware, Simon’s Hardware and Bath, simonsny.com. Powder-coating fabricated by Empire Metal Finishing, empiremetal.net
Countertops: Corian, dupont.com
walls
Michele Varian + Brad Roberts
Plume Wallpaper: by Michele Varian, michelevarian.com
floors
Anne Ziegler + Scott Mason
Kitchen Range: American Range, americanrange.com
Hand Towels: Creative Women, nickeykehoe.com
Pots and Pans: Sur la Table, surlatable.com
windows
Jessica + Scott Davis
Curtains: Target, target.com
Curtain Rods: Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com
Wall-Mounted Light Fixture: Restoration Hardware, restorationhardware.com
Framed Art Panel: by Robert Crowder & Company, robertcrowder.com
Bedside Table: South Seas Side Cart, serenaandlily.com
Quilt: Target, target.com
lighting
Maxwell Ryan
Dining Room Chairs: Hay, hay.dk
Gray Lambswool Skins: Gray Gotland Sheepskin, huset.com
Wall Mirror: Bobo Intriguing Objects, bobointriguingobjects.com
Dining Room Table: built by homeowner
Pendant Lights: Bobo Intriguing Objects, bobointriguingobjects.com
art
Dean + Michael Renaud
Framed Photography: by David Sampson, davidcsampson.com
Rug: estate sale in Los Angeles
PART TWO
living in your home
Mary + Lou Castelli
Wall Paint: Benjamin Moore “Barely Teal,” benjaminmoore.com
Dining Table: family heirloom
Dining Chairs: family heirlooms (updated with paint)
Delta IV Pendant Light: Rich Brilliant Willing, richbrilliantwilling.com
Custom Curtains: West Elm, westelm.com. Stripes are Designers Guild fabric, designersguild.com
Holy Stool: by Francois Chambard, umproject.com
entryways
Opener
Deborah Nevins
Vintage Folding Chairs: gift
The Southwest-Gone-Bright Entry
Sara Oswalt
Bubble Chandelier: by Jean Pelle, pelledesigns.com
Door Paint: Behr “Beluga,” behr.com
Mismatched Wall Hooks: Anthropologie, anthropologie.com
Framed Posters: Public School Creative Collaborative, gotopublicschool.com
Red Frames: Art on Fifth, arton5th.com
Wood Bench: vintage from Sacramento, CA
Southwestern Rug: gift
The “Quick” Entry
Moon Rhee + Heyja Do
Wall-Mounted Hat Rack: vintage
Wooden Bench: vintage
1970’s Bicycle: vintage
Red Pom-Pom Dusters: vintage
The Indoor/Outdoor Mudroom
Anne Ziegler + Scott Mason
Antique French Chair: Penine Hart Antiques and Art, peninehart.com
Vintage French Table: One Kings Lane, onekingslane.com
Large White Ceramic Bowl: vintage
Framed Camera Print: by Hugo Guinness, johnderian.com
Woven Doormat: Haus Interior, hausinterior.com
Dip-Dyed Stool: Serena & Lily, serenaandlily.com
The Never-Too-Thin Entry
Maxwell Ryan
Half-Circle Side Table: Bobo Intriguing Objects, bobointriguingobjects.com
Printed Runners: by Madeline Weinrib, madelineweinrib.com
Table Lamp: vintage
Wall-Mounted Coat Rack: Eames Hang-It-All, dwr.com
The Compact Cottage Mudroom
Tim Cuppett + Marco Rini
Paint Color: Benjamin Moore “Statton Blue,” benjaminmoore.com
Wall-Mounted Hooks: made by homeowners
Doorstop: Scully & Scully, scullyandscully.com
living spaces
Opener
Judy Kameon + Erik Otsea
Vintage Kilim Rug: Long Beach Antique Market, longbeachantiquemarket.com
Sofa: Futurama, futuramafurniturela.com
Tile Coffee Table: Plain Air, plainair.com
Velvet Armchair: Cadillac Jacks furniture
Vintage Rocking Chair: gift
Artwork: by Judy Kameon
Side Tables: made by homeowners
Vintage Green Lamp: Retro Gallery, retroglass.com
David Cressey Lamp: flea market
Leather Moroccan Poofs: Mosaik, e-mosaik.com
Blue Throw: Calypso, calypsostbarth.com/home
The Out-of-Africa Living Room
Sara Oswalt
Tufted Petrie Sofa: Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com
Yellow Throw Pillows: custom by Kelly Wearstler, kellywearstler.com
Tall Table Lamp: vintage from Sacramento, CA
Side Tables: vintage from San Antonio, TX
Leather and Chrome Chairs: vintage from Round Top Antiques Fair, roundtoptexasantiques.com
Wood Table (under window): eBay.com
Metal Table Light: vintage from Round Top Antique Show, roundtoptexasantiques.com
Leather Armchair and Footstool: vintage from Sacramento, CA
Robin Egg Blue Platter (on coffee table): by Luna Garcia, lunagarcia.com
Felt Coasters (on coffee table): Feliz, felizsale.com
Resin Durian Fruit Sculpture: Gold Leaf Design Group, amazon.com
Tie-Dye and Chrome Footstool: base from Round Top Antiques Fair, roundtoptexasantiques.com. Fabric from Hickory Chair, hickorychair.com
The Modern Green Den
Mary + Lou Castelli
Area Rug: TSAR Carpet, tsarusa.com
Leather Jacobsen-Style Egg Chair: In Mod, inmod.com
Lacquer Coffee Table: Jonathan Adler, jonathanadler.com
Ruché Sofa: Ligne Roset, ligne-roset-usa.com
Stackable Powder-Coated Steel Trays (on coffee table): Kaleido Trays, aplusrstore.com
Black and Gold Bud Vases (on mantel): CB2, cb2.com
Black Resin Pig (on mantel): by Harry Allen, aplusrstore.com
Felt Pom-Pom Garland (on mantel): Etsy.com
Flute Side Tables: by Roberto Barbieri, poliformusa.com
Printed Curtains: IKEA, ikea.com
The Dipped-in-Gray Living Room
Emily Johnston
Wall Paint: Benjamin Moore “Gray Horse,” benjaminmoore.com
French Door Paint: Benjamin Moore “Black,” benjaminmoore.com
Sofa: vintage
Gray Velvet Chairs: vintage
Large White Area Rug: West Elm, westelm.com
Pale Blue Rug: Canvas Home, canvashomestore.com
Lumbar Throw Pillows: West Elm, westelm.com
Black Stitch Throw Pillow: Loopy Mango, loopymango.com
Coffee Table: Canvas Home, canvashomestore.com
Side Table: vintage
Table Lamp: CB2, cb2.com
Reclaimed Wood Bookshelf: Roost Home Furnishings, roostco.com
Pendant Light: IKEA, ikea.com
Throw Blanket (on chair): Hand & Cloth, handandcloth.org
Wood Stump Side Table: Z Gallerie, zgallerie.com
Trio of Brown Vases (on bookshelf): Heath Ceramics, heathceramics.com
Framed Print (above sofa): by Michael Hunter, michael-hunter.net
The Moroccan Game Den
Lulu Powers + Stephen Danelian
Wall Paint: Benjamin Moore “Bainbridge Blue,” benjaminmoore.com
Yellow Sofa: Rag Finders in LA
Area Rug: bought in Armenia
Moroccan Leather Poufs: Target, target.com
Extra-Long Coffee Table: vintage
Framed Photograph (over sofa): by Stephen Danelian
Large Wall Mirror: Brenda Antin in LA
Low-Sitting Slipper Chairs: Antique, darrenransdell.com
Game Table: gift
Bar Cabinet: Dovecote, dovecote-westport.com
The Soft Traditional Living Room
Maxwell Ryan
Elephant Stool Side Tables: Bobo Intriguing Objects, bobointriguingobjects.com
White Sofa: March Sofa by Hickory Chair, hickorychair.com
White Chair: Laura Chair by Hickory Chair, hickorychair.com
Gray Velvet Sofa: March Sofa by Hickory Chair, hickorychair.com
Modern Floor Lamp: AJ Floor Lamp, dwr.com
Curtains: Basketweave Linen Curtains, restorationhardware.com
Curtain Hardware: Weathered Oak Hardware, restorationhardware.com
Dippy Red Rugs: The Rug Company, therugcompany.com
Coffee Table: vintage
Shearling Rugs: 3-Corner Field Farm, dairysheepfarm.com
Wooden 3-Legged Stool: vintage, bobointriguingobjects.com
Squiggle Prints: by Maxwell Ryan
Collage Artwork: by Emily Payne, emilypayne.net
Painting of House: by Mary Ryan
Framed Cuban Dancing Photo: by Tria Giovan, clicgallery.com
Faux Fur Throw: Restoration Hardware, restorationhardware.com
Patterned Throw Pillows: Judy Ross, judyrosstextiles.com
The Dramatically Different Country Den
Tim Cuppett + Marco Rini
Wall Paint: Benjamin Moore “Black Knight,” benjaminmoore.com
Area Rug: vintage from James Powell Antiques in Austin
Wall-Mounted Portrait Lights: House of Troy, houseoftroy.com
Shutters: reclaimed pine
Sofa: by Florence Knoll, knoll.com
Leather Armchair: Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com
Bar Cabinet: Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com
Virso Table: Nienkämper, nienkamper.com
Bronze Figurative Sculpture (beside fireplace): by Randy Jewart, austingreenart.org
The Chinese-Red Retreat
Ruthie Sommers + Luke McDonough
Ceiling Paint: Fine Paints of Europe “Rembrandt Yellow,” finepaintsofeurope.com
Carpet: Melrose Carpet, melrosecarpet.com
Window Treatments: custom. Fabric by Christopher Farr Cloth, christopherfarrcloth.com
Tufted Banquet: custom
Coffee Table: found on Dixie Highway. Custom refinishing
Floral Chair and Footstool: antique
Set of Green Velvet Chairs: antique, jamesandjeffrey.com
Set of Floral Chairs: antique. Fabric by Claremont Furnishing Fabrics Company, claremontfurnishing.com
Wall-Mounted Bookcase Lights: Urban Archaeology, urbanarchaeology.com
Tone-on-Tone Wall Fabric: by Rogers and Goffigon, delanyandlong.com
The Fairy-tale Living Room
Michelle + Dave Kohanzo
Tufted Leather Sofa: 14th Street Vintage, etsy.com
Rug: Land of Nod, landofnod.com
Red Wingback Chair: Brimfield store, brimfieldus.com
Gray Wingback Chair: Etsy.com. Custom slipcover from Calico Corners, calicocorners.com
Armchair: Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com. Swiss army blanket upholstery, vintage
Coffee Table: eBay.com. Map decoupage by homeowner
Lucite Trunk: Lovintagefinds, etsy.com
Wallpaper: Orla Kiely, orlakiely.com/usa
Custom Lampshades: Fondue, etsy.com
Silver Lamps: Restoration Hardware, restorationhardware.com
Custom Roman Shades: fabric from Spoonflower, spoonflower.com. Made by Windows by Melissa, etsy.com
The Scandinavian Living Room
Anne Ziegler + Scott Mason
Glass-Top Side Table: vintage, empiricstudio.com
White Lounge Chair: HD Buttercup, hdbuttercup.com
Sofa: Cisco Bothers, ciscobrothers.com
Throw Pillows: by Josef Frank, justscandinavian.com
Coffee Table: Dennis & Leen, dennisandleen.com
Gold Milano Plate (on coffee table): by En Soie, maxandmoritz-la.com
Framed Vintage Botanical Print: by Jung-Koch Quentell, johnderian.com
Antique Industrial Side Table: Penine Hart Antiques and Art, peninehart.com
Curtains: IKEA, ikea.com
French Side Chairs and Woolies: chairs are vintage. Woolies are IKEA, ikea.com
Printed Armchair: fabric by Josef Frank, justscandinavian.com
White Pottery Collection: Astier de Villatte, astierdevillatte.com
Clear Console Table: CB2, cb2.com
The Hot & Cold Living Room
Brenda + David Bergen
Sofa: Stitch, stitchchicago.com
Chair and Ottoman: Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, dwr.com
Shaggy Rug: Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com
Glass-Top Coffee Table: Judith Racht Gallery, judithrachtgallery.wordpress.com
Throw Pillows: Room & Board, roomandboard.com
Credenza: West Elm, westelm.com
Blue Print: by David Burdeny, lumas.com
Koi Print: by Andrew Stewart
Wall Sculpture: Vitra Algue by Bouroullec, vitra.com
White Wall Cabinets: IKEA, ikea.com
Fireplace Insert: Amazon.com
The ’70s Living Room
Laura Jay Freedman
’70s Leather Armchairs: by Gianfranco Frattin, 1stdibs.com
Large Sheepskin Throws: Costco, costco.com
Coffee Table: vintage from Pasadena Rose Bowl Flea Market, rgcshows.com
Wall-Mounted Brass Light: Galerie Half, galeriehalf.com
Brutalist Table Lamp: by Paul Evans
Fluorescent “Lips” Light: designed by homeowner
’70s Burl Wood Credenza: by Paul Evans
Artwork (above credenza): gift
eating spaces
The French Provençal Dining Room
Deborah Nevins
Dining Table: designed by homeowner
Dining Chairs: antique German garden chairs from Montauk, NY
Large Bookcase: antique from Manhattan
Industrial Lights (on bookcase): found in Hudson, NY
Artwork (on bookcase): by Stephen Antonakos, stephenantonakos.com
The Breakfast Nook
Jessica + Scott Davis
Wall Paint: Sherwin-Williams “Dovetail,” sherwin-williams.com
Tripod Table: West Elm, westelm.com
Hamilton Bentwood Dining Chairs: Home Decorators Collection, homedecorators.com
Custom Bench Seat Cushion: made from West Elm shower curtain fabric
Throw Pillows: Etsy.com
Osgood Pendant Light: Arteriors, arteriorshome.com
Blinds: Home Depot, homedepot.com
The Glossy Cabin Dining Room
Christopher Coleman + Angel Sanchez
Dining Table: made by homeowners
Dining Chairs: vintage; recovered in Holly Hunt fabric, hollyhunt.com
Hammered Bronze Pendant Light: one of a kind
Console Table: vintage from Neven & Neven, nevenmoderne.com
The Farmhouse-in-a-Skyscraper Dining Room
Moon Rhee + Heyja Do
Vintage 150 Year-Old Table: found in Texas
Assorted Vintage Dining Chairs: Dear: Rivington, dearrivington.com
Vintage Pendant Light: Dear: Rivington, dearrivington.com
’40s Outdoor Theater Chairs: Dear: Rivington, dearrivington.com
The Roundabout Dining Room
Laura Jay Freedman
’30s Dining Table and Chairs: by Karl Springer. Chairs from Pasadena Rose Bowl Flea Market, rgcshows.com. Table, gift
Large Painting: gift
Vintage Light Fixture: by Alvin Lustig, 1stdibs.com
Gold Column Light: vintage, 1stdibs.com
The Dark Menagerie Dining Room
Michele Varian + Brad Roberts
Framed Gold Mirrors: by Ria Charisse, michelevarian.com
Wedding Portrait: found in the apartment
Wallpaper: by Neisha Crosland, neishacrosland.com
Vintage Dining Room Table: antique, eBay.com
Red Folding Chairs: antique, frenchgeneral.com
Throw Pillow: by Michele Varian, michelevarian.com
The Country Porch Dining Room
Paige + Smoot Hull
Dining Table: made by homeowners. Tabletop, found. Antique table legs, roundtoptexasantiques.com
Cage Pendant Light: by John Petty Antiques, thevintageroundtop.com
Vintage Wire Chairs: updated with burlap seats, roundtoptexasantiques.com
Bench: custom by John Dahl, jdahlwoodworks.com
White Dining Chairs: vintage, roundtoptexasantiques.com
The Fab Two-in-One Dining Room
Taylor Swaim
Chevron Rug: Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com
Industrial Coffee Table: West Elm, westelm.com
Velvet Sofa: West Elm, westelm.com
“London” and “New York” Throw Pillows: Home Goods, homegoods.com
Southwestern Tapestry Pillow: Brooklyn Flea, brooklynflea.com
Black Table Lamps: Martha Stewart for Kmart, kmart.com
Antler Chandelier: antique from Indiana
Curtains: Target, target.com
Dining Table and Matching Chairs: antiques from Indiana
Tufted Chairs: Home Goods, homegoods.com
Silver Votives: West Elm, westelm.com
Bar Table: family heirloom. Annie Sloan paint, anniesloan.com
White Bowl (with lemons on bar): Home Goods, homegoods.com
White Mason Jar (on bar): Fishs Eddy, fishseddy.com
Striped Straws (on bar): Target, target.com
kitchens
Opener
Allison + Ryan Burke
Framed Artwork: by Ryan Hennessee and OK Mountain Collective
Bartable: vintage
Bar Stools: vintage
Floating Shelf (above stove): vintage luggage rack from an old train, urbanremainschicago.com
Retro Wall-Mounted Shelves: vintage, urbanremainschicago.com
Cabinet Paint: Sherwin-Williams “Greenfield,” sherwin-williams.com
Countertops: Caesarstone, caesarstoneus.com
Dishes: Heath Ceramics, heathceramics.com
Rug: Mad Mats, madmats.com
The Retro Bright Kitchen
Judy Kameon + Erik Otsea
Rug: Mosaik, e-mosaik.com
Kitchen Table: made by homeowners
Kitchen Chairs: vintage Danish dealer in Cathedral City, CA. Fabric from Diamond Foam & Fabric, diamondfoamandfabric.com
Vintage Wedgewood Stove: found on Craigslist and revamped by homeowners
Cabinets: teak veneer (cabinetry throughout the house). Built by homeowner
Tile Backsplash: Heath Ceramics, heathceramics.com
Countertop: Lagos Azul Limestone
Capiz Pendant Lamp: similar at Jonathan Adler, jonathanadler.com
Ikat Bench: Plain Air, plainair.com. Outdoor fabric by Perennials, perennialsfabrics.com
Black Ceramic Vessel (on kitchen cabinet): by Erik Otsea
The Beach Cottage Kitchen
Christiane Lemieux + Joshua Young
Floating Shelves: custom
Butcher Block Countertops: IKEA, ikea.com
Cabinetry: IKEA, ikea.com
Owl Cookie Jar: Anthropologie, anthropologie.com
Artwork: by Deborah Kass
The Never-at-Rest Kitchen
Lulu Powers + Stephen Danelian
Cabinet Paint: Benjamin Moore “Lucerne,” benjaminmoore.com
Hardware: bought in Nantucket, MA
Palmeral Wallpaper (in sitting room): Walnut Wallpaper, walnutwallpaper.com
Green Armchairs: Nantucket Looms, nantucketlooms.com
Patterned Footstool: footstool from Pom Pom at Home, pompomathome.com. Fabric by Michael Levine fabric, lowpricefabric.com
Pendant Light: Urban Outfitters, uo.com
Floor Lamps: Ralph Lauren, ralphlauren.com
The Neapolitan Kitchen
Michelle + Dave Kohanzo
Wall Paint: Benjamin Moore “Milkyway,” benjaminmoore.com
Cabinet Paint: Benjamin Moore “Sweet 16,” benjaminmoore.com
Hutch: vintage
Industrial Pendant Light: Anthropologie, anthropologie.com
Plaid Rug: Land of Nod, landofnod.com
Yellow Side Table: vintage
Gingham Window Treatments: made by homeowner
Retro Dishes: Etsy.com
The Western Soda-Fountain Kitchen
Susan + Kevin Lennon
Stools: from a diner in Kansas
Holophane Lights: vintage
Countertop: poured concrete
Cabinet Hardware: Restoration Hardware, restorationhardware.com
The Collector’s Bazaar Kitchen
Michele Varian + Brad Roberts
Wall Paint: Benjamin Moore “782 Blue Belle” in gloss, benjaminmoore.com
Thornbird Wallpaper (by fireplace): by Michele Varian, michelevarian.com
Hanging Glassware: antique European flycatchers
Assorted Dishes: Pearl River, pearlriver.com
Metal “Pantry” Locker: flea market in NYC
Colorful Chopsticks: Pearl River, pearlriver.com
Cutting Boards: assorted designers, michelevarian.com
Antique Slipper Chairs: inherited from neighbor
Wooden Radio: Areaware, michelevarian.com
The Smart-Storage Kitchen
Lisa + Joel Santos
Marquee “S” Light: Hearts Desire in La Grange, IL
Metal Hanging Utensil Rail: Rosle, surlatable.com
Task Light: Prouvé Potence Lamp, dwr.com
Stainless Steel Cabinetry: IKEA, ikea.com
Wall Cabinetry: IKEA, ikea.com
Dining Table: Ravenswood Antique Mart, ravenswoodantiquemart.com
Dining Chairs: Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chairs, dwr.com
The Little Kitchen That Could
Tim Cuppett + Marco Rini
Wall Paint Color: Benjamin Moore “Gettysburg Gray,” benjaminmoore.com
Built-In Shelf Paint Color: Benjamin Moore “Land of Liberty,” benjaminmoore.com
Wood Media Cabinet: Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com. Topped with Carrera marble
Stainless Steel Counters: local kitchen equipment company
Striped Rug: JM Drygoods, jmdrygoods.com
Rolling Library Ladder: Putnam Rolling Ladder, putnamrollingladder.com
Tolomeo Sconces (mounted upside down): Artemide, artemide.us
Suspended Plate Rack: designed by homeowner
The Carefully Curated Kitchen
Emily Johnston
Wall Paint: Benjamin Moore “Ice Storm,” benjaminmoore.com
Clear Storage Jars: IKEA, ikea.com
Industrial Pendant Light (over table): West Elm, westelm.com
Lantern Pendant Light (in center of room): IKEA, ikea.com
Screw-Top Dining Table: Tom Dixon, tomdixon.net
Dining Chairs: Room & Board, roomandboard.com
Framed Photograph: by Emily Johnston
Runner: Heirloom Rug, heirloomrug.com
Curved Porcelain Plates: by Virginia Sin, virginiasin.com
Hanging Utensil Storage: IKEA, ikea.com
The DIY Kitchen
Taylor Swaim
Kitchen Cabinet Makeover: Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformations Kit, rustoleumtransformations.com
Faux Tin Backsplash Panels: Home Depot, homedepot.com
Kitchen Light: Home Depot, homedepot.com
work spaces
The Closet-Office
Emily Johnston
Wall Paint: Benjamin Moore “Storm Cloud Gray,” benjaminmoore.com
Hide Rug: IKEA, ikea.com
Silver Metal File Cabinet: Bisley, bisleyusa.com
Gray Metal File Cabinet: CB2, cb2.com
Industrial Green Desk Lamp: vintage
White Table Lamp: CB2, cb2.com
Desk Chair: Room & Board, roomandboard.com
Storage Boxes (in closet): MUJI, muji.us
A Color-Coded Office
Brenda + David Bergen
Green and White Storage Boxes: The Container Store, containerstore.com
Wooden Storage Boxes: IKEA, ikea.com
Desk: made by homeowner
The Den of Creativity
Moon Rhee + Heyja Do
Wooden Table: vintage
Fabric-Top Folding Computer Table: vintage from Dear: Rivington, dearrivington.com
Decorative Storage Buckets: vintage, collected in Paris and Berlin
Iron Collection: vintage
Metal Storage Baskets and Bookcase: vintage, found at a school in New Orleans
Plastic Egg Chair: by Arne Jacobsen
Rug: vintage from the ’70s
The Sun Porch-Turned-Office
Anne Ziegler + Scott Mason
Work Tables: IKEA, ikea.com
Plastic Egg Chair: by Arne Jacobsen, DWR.com
Jieldé Desk Lamp: Empiric, empiricstudio.com
Printed Armchair: fabric by Josef Frank, justscandinavian.com
Stackable Powder-Coated Steel Trays: Kaleido Trays, aplusrstore.com
An Office with a View
Christopher Coleman + Angel Sanchez
Blonde Wood Desk: vintage from Neven & Neven, nevenmoderne.com
Rattan Chair: Bielecky Brothers, bieleckybrothers.com
’50s French Wall-Mounted Light Fixture: vintage
Framed Print: silkscreen fabric sample
Painted Canvas: bought in Marfa, TX
The Artist’s Worktable
Michele Varian + Brad Roberts
Table: vintage
Throw Pillows: by Michele Varian, michelevarian.com
Curtains: made by homeowner
bedrooms
Opener
Deborah Nevins
Twin Bed Frames: antique folding French campaign beds
French Bedding: antique from London
Side Tables: custom
Striped Rug: Bloom in Sag Harbor, NY
Wall Sconces: designed by homeowner. Fabricated by Grand Brass, grandbrass.com
Window Hardware: Crown City, restoration.com
A Novel Bedroom
Taylor Swaim
Raw Wood Frames: Target, target.com
Polka Dot Sheets: Ralph Lauren, tjmaxx.com
White Knotted Duvet: DKNY, dkny.com
Plaid Wool Throw Blanket: Ralph Lauren, tjmaxx.com
Mirrored Lamps: Martha Stewart for Kmart, kmart.com
Side Table: antique from Indiana
Rug: TJ Maxx, tjmaxx.com
Antique Typewriter (on desk): family heirloom
Papier-Mâché Deer Head: West Elm, westelm.com
Tufted Desk Chair: Home Goods, homegoods.com
The Surf Shack Bedroom
Susan + Kevin Lennon
Duvet and Shams: IKEA, ikea.com
Stitched Pillows: Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com
Quilt: vintage African sari
Lamp: estate sale, revamped by homeowner
Iron Bedframe: vintage from Texas
Floors: painted plywood
The Dark & Cozy Hideout
Emily Johnston
Hammock: bought in France
Light Fixture: eBay.com
Curtains: West Elm, westelm.com
Blanket: Poglia & Co., poglia.co
Splattered Pillowcases: by Rebecca Atwood, rebeccaatwood.com
The Garden View Bedroom
Deborah Nevins
Bedframe: antique store in Rhinebeck, NY
French Bedding: antique from London
Folding Table/Desk: antique store in New Haven, NY
Tolomeo Desk Light: DWR, dwr.com
Rug: vintage Native American
Framed Painting (homeowner at 14 years-old): by Nancy Ransom
Bedside Table: flea market in East Hampton, NY
Wall Sconces: designed by homeowner. Fabricated by Grand Brass, grandbrass.com
Window Hardware: Crown City, restoration.com
The Old Hollywood Bedroom
Lulu Powers + Stephen Danelian
Wallpaper: by Pierre Deux
Rattan Luggage: vintage
Bedding: Lands’ End, landsend.com
Throw Pillows (on bed): Nantucket Monogram, nantucketmonogram.com
The French Boudoir
Ruthie Sommers + Luke McDonough
Carpet: Stark Carpet, melrosecarpet.com
Hand-Painted ‘Askew’ Wallpaper: De Gournay, degournay.com
19th Century Iron Canopy Bed: Restoration Hardware, restorationhardware.com
Curtains: custom by Claudia Design Unlimited. Fabric by The Silk Trading Co., silktrading.com
Dresser: Paul Marra, paulmarradesign.com
Table Lamps and Shades: Sotheby’s auction, sothebys.com
The Blissed-Out Master Suite
Eric Oliver + Thea Goodman
Lilac Rug: Madeline Weinrib, madelineweinrib.com
Velvet Tufted Woodhouse Headboard: Jonathan Adler, jonathanadler.com
Table Lamps: White Attic in Andersonville, IL, whiteattic.com
Roman Shades: Smith + Noble, smithandnoble.com
White Dressers: Jonathan Adler, jonathanadler.com
Abbott Armchair: Room & Board, roomandboard.com
Mirrored Side Table: Horchow, horchow.com
The World-of-Whimsy Bedroom
Michelle + Dave Kohanzo
Wall Paint: Benjamin Moore “Morning Sky,” benjaminmoore.com
Italian Campaign Canopy Bed: Anthropologie, anthropologie.com
City Quilt (on bed): Haptic Labs, hapticlab.com
Furry Throw Pillows (on bed): West Elm, westelm.com
Knit Throw Pillows (on bed): Ralph Lauren, ralphlauren.com
Eden Table Lamps: Land of Nod, landofnod.com
Round Side Table: vintage
Pink Chair: Salvation Army, salvationarmyusa.org. Upholstered with Cath Kidston fabric, cathkidston.com
Wall Mirror: vintage
Velvet Settee: vintage
Rags to Riches Rug: Land of Nod, landofnod.com
Folding Chair (holding blankets): vintage from Wrigley Field
German Movie Poster: vintage
Herringbone Storage Basket: Land of Nod, landofnod.com
Footstool: vintage. Upholstered with Cath Kidston fabric, cathkidston.com
The Minimalist Master Suite
Moon Rhee + Heyja Do
Side Table: antique from Kenya
Victorian Lace Throw: antique from the early 1890s
Pillows: vintage
Painting: by Moon Rhee
The Stargazer’s Lounge
Tim Cuppett + Marco Rini
Wall Paint Color: Benjamin Moore “Gettysburg Gray,” benjaminmoore.com
Hanging Bell Jar Pendant Light: designed by homeowner. Fabricated by Brady’s Distinctive Lighting, bradysdistinctivelighting.com
Black Walnut and Pecan Wood Night Stands: design by homeowner. Fabricated by Ambrose Taylor, austinartisan.org
Hickory Headboard: vintage from an old summer camp in East Texas
Bedding: Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com
Striped Throw: JM Drygoods, jmdrygoods.com
kids’ spaces
A Bedroom Built for Three
Michelle + Dave Kohanzo
Twin Bedframe (in middle): antique from Brimfield Store, brimfieldus.com
Simple Bunk (separated into two twin beds): Land of Nod, landofnod.com
Bedding: Land of Nod, landofnod.com
Wallpapered Maps: collection of National Geographic maps adhered with wallpaper paste
Mounted Fish: Etsy.com
Clip Light (attached to bed): Land of Nod, landofnod.com
Checkered Curtains: Land of Nod, landofnod.com
The Pretty-in-Pink Bedroom
Mary + Lou Castelli
Headboard: custom
Bedding: IKEA, ikea.com
Wallpaper: Graham & Brown, grahambrown.com
Roman Shades: illustration by Saul Steinberg, fschumacher.com
The Superhero Bedroom
Eric Oliver + Thea Goodman
Headboard: Land of Nod, landofnod.com
Rug: family heirloom
Faux Sheepskin Rug: IKEA, ikea.com
Bedding: Land of Nod, landofnod.com
Quilt (with planes): vintage
Craft Table and Chairs: IKEA, ikea.com
The Sophisticated Nursery
Jessica + Scott Davis
Wall Paint: Sherwin-Williams “Repose Gray,” sherwin-williams.com
Rug: vintage, esalerugs.com
Curtains: made by homeowner. Fabric: Spoonflower, spoonflower.com
Crib: WalMart, walmart.com
Bed Skirt: Land of Nod, landofnod.com
Sheets: New Mom Designs, etsy.com
Hanging “Mobil:” by Janelle Gramling, janellegramling.com
Fasciati Glass Lantern: Shades of Light, shadesoflight.com
Framed Bear Print: by Leah Duncan, leahduncan.com
Framed Bird Prints: by Charley Harper
Dip-Dyed Wicker Basket: basket from Target, target.com. Hand-painted by homeowner
The Busy-Princess Retreat
Maxwell Ryan
Wall Paint: Farrow and Ball “Calluna,” farrow-ball.com
Bed with Built-in Storage: Urban Homecraft, urbanhomecraft.com
Bedding: Dwell Studio in Penant, dwellstudio.com
Bedside Light: IKEA, ikea.com
Hanging Canopy: 100% Cotton Canopy, nicamaka.com
Shearling Rug: ABC Carpet & Home, abchome.com
Craft Nook
Wall Paint: Farrow and Ball “Lulworth Blue,” farrow-ball.com
Vintage Mirror: Bobo Intriguing Objects, bobointriguingobjects.com
Desk: IKEA, ikea.com
Metal Shelf: Lambertson, lambertson.com
Wall-Mounted Book Shelf: Artek Wall Shelf, artek.fi
Sewing Machine: IKEA, ikea.com
Striped Rug: Surya, surya.com
The Tree-House Bedroom
Christiane Lemieux + Joshua Young
Bunk Beds: custom
Bedding: Dwell Studio, dwellstudio.com
Roman Shades: Dwell Studio for The Shade Store, theshadestore.com
Papier-Mâché Zebra Head: Dwell Studio, dwellstudio.com
Framed Prints: Natural Curiosities, naturalcuriosities.com
Toy Store: storage by Oeuf, dwellstudio.com
Garland Light: by Tord Boontje, wayfair.com
The LEGO Lair
Brenda + David Bergen
Moda Loft Bed and Desk: Room & Board, roomandboard.com
Hanging Ship: bought in Bali
Bedding: Restoration Hardware, restorationhardware.com
Purple Felt Toy Bins: Land of Nod, landofnod.com
Desk Chair: IKEA, ikea.com
Her Highness’s Alcove
Ruthie Sommers + Luke McDonough
Dresser: thrift store
Table Lamp: antique from Shi & Erhard in West Palm Beach, FL
Sheets: Schweitzer Linen, schweitzerlinen.com
Window Valance (used as canopy): Pindler & Pindler, pindler.com
Curtain Fabric: Pindler & Pindler, pindler.com
bathrooms
Opener
Christiane Lemieux + Joshua Young
Wall Paint Color: Benjamin Moore “Blue Aqua,” benjaminmoore.com
Soap Bowl: Iittala Taika bowl, iittala.com
Mercury Candle Votives: Canvas Home, canvashomestore.com
Sink: IKEA, ikea.com
The Indoor/Outdoor Bathroom
Susan + Kevin Lennon
Outdoor Shower Walls: reclaimed house siding and windows
Sink: estate sale in Petaluma, CA
Toilet: salvage yard in LA
Mirror (next to toilet): flea market in New York
The Art Deco Bathroom
Laura Jay Freedman
Art Deco Mirror (over toilet): vintage from Pasadena Rose Bowl Flea Market, rgcshows.com
Mirrored Trash Bin: eBay.com
Striped Robe: Ace Hotel, shop.acehotel.com
The Dark Spa Retreat
Lulu Powers + Stephen Danelian
Wallpaper: Walnut Wallpapers, walnutwallpaper.com
Floor Tile: Walker Zanger, walkerzanger.com
Vanity: antique shop in Memphis, TN
Mirror (above vanity): antique shop in Memphis, TN
Cabinet: vintage
Bathroom Fixtures: Lefroy Brooks, lefroybrooks.com
The Breezy Beach House Bathroom
Deborah Nevins
Floor Paint: Pratt & Lambert Paints, prattandlambert.com
Sink: salvage from the Lexington Armory Show
Towel Rack: flea market
Tri-Mirror: flea market
Wall-Mounted Vanity Mirror: flea market
Shutters (as closet doors): flea market
The Old Man and the Sea Bathroom
Taylor Swaim
Wall Paint: Behr “Intellectual,” behr.com
Anchor Towel Rack: West Elm, westelm.com
White Frames: IKEA, ikea.com
Hand Towels: West Elm, westelm.com
Silver Tray (on toilet): antique
Hand Soaps: West Elm, westelm.com
The Modern ’80s Bathroom
Mary + Lou Castelli
Powder Room
Yellow Tile: Trend, annsacks.com
Sink: Lacava, lacava.com
Knobble Mirror: Y Living, yliving.com
Towel Hook: by Josh Owen, kontextur.com
Kid’s Washroom
Tile: Nemo Tile, nemotile.com
Pendant Lights: Y Lighting, ylighting.com
Roman Shade: custom
The Zen Garden Retreat
Susan + Kevin Lennon
Bathtub: Tea for Two by Kohler, us.kohler.com
Shower Tiles: Hokati Glass Tiles
outdoor spaces
The Plant Whisperer’s Wonderland
Judy Kameon + Erik Otsea
Table: Plain Air, plainair.com
Chairs: Plain Air, plainair.com. Ikat Outdoor Fabric: by Perennials, perennialsfabrics.com
Benches: Plain Air, plainair.com. Striped Outdoor Fabric: by Perennials, perennialsfabrics.com
Camping Plates: Broadway Panhandler, broadwaypanhandler.com
Cloth Napkins: Les Toiles du Soleil, lestoilesdusoleilnyc.com
Succulent Planter: Bauer Pottery, bauerpottery.com
Chandeliers (in tree): vintage
The Family Deck
Susan + Kevin Lennon
Table: made by homeowner
Bench: made from vintage scaffold board
Outdoor Cushions and Pillows: made by homeowner from vintage mailbags, military bags, and ticking fabric
Planters: vintage lamp posts cut to create planters
Couch: made by homeowner from vintage metal skids
The Nature Observatory
Christopher Coleman + Angel Sanchez
Exterior House Paint: Benjamin Moore “Black Forest Green,” benjaminmoore.com
Crow Collection: collected while traveling
Hide Rug: street vendor in LA
Armchair: from Doyle New York, doylenewyork.com. Recovered in custom fabric
Sofa: B&B Italia Sleep Sofa, bebitalia.com
Throw Pillows: Home Nature, homenature.com
Wall-Mounted Lights: Artemide, artemide.us
The Chauffeur’s Garden Estate
Ruthie Sommers + Luke McDonough
Marble Dining Table: Rubbish Interiors, rubbishinteriors.com
Dining Chairs: vintage, casavictoriala.com
Hammock: Pawleys Island Hammock Shop, pawleysislandhammocks.com
Pink Plates with Gold Trim: Anna Weatherley, scullyandscully.com
Scrolling Iron Settee (by pool): antique, pasadenaantiquecenter.com
A Sunny Scrap of Patio
Laura Jay Freedman
Table: Pasadena Rose Bowl Flea Market, rgcshows.com
The Texas-Style Front Porch
Paige + Smoot Hull
Picnic Table and Bench: garage sale
Red Folding Chairs: vintage from Round Top Antiques Fair, roundtoptexasantiques.com
Throw Pillows: Kuhl-Linscomb, kuhllinscomb.com
Rocking Chair: garage sale
Carrom Gameboard: vintage, vintageroundtop.com
Globe Light Strings: Target, target.com
Porch Swing (on tree): came with house
An Alfresco Dining Spot in the Hills
Anne Ziegler + Scott Mason
Table and Chairs: came with the house
Cashmere Throw Blankets: West Elm, westelm.com
White Plates: CB2, cb2.com
Gray Plates: Mud Australia, mudaustralia.com
Striped Cloth Napkins: John Robshaw, johnrobshaw.com
Water Pitcher: Jenni Kayne Home, jennikayne.com
Military Cot: vintage
Throwbed Cushion (on cot): Hedgehouse, hedgehouseusa.com
Pillow (on cot): bought in Mexico
The Easy English Garden
Tim Cuppett + Marco Rini
Water Silo (in the backyard): Timber Tanks, timbertanks.com
The Urban Jungle
Lulu Powers + Stephen Danelian
Striped Gazebo: custom
Sofa and Chairs: Oasis, oasisimports.com
Orange and White Throw Pillows: custom
Coffee Table: vintage
Orange Side Tables: Oasis, oasisimports.com
Table Lamp: gift
PART THREE
maintaining your home
Lisa + Joel Santos
Wardrobe Closets: IKEA, ikea.com
repairs
Judy Kameon + Erik Otsea
Vintage O’Keefe & Merritt Stove: Antique Stove Heaven, antiquestoveheaven.com
acknowledgments …
All of the folks who opened their doors to us, allowing us to spend long days capturing the beauty of their homes, and for believing in our mission—that this sharing of ideas would help others.
Our editorial team—Adrienne Breaux, Carrie McBride, Dabney Frake, Jennifer Hunter, and Nancy Mitchell—for brainstorming the original idea, knowing what was important to communicate, and contributing their personal experience and compelling voices to the first and last sections.
Melanie Acevedo, for the artistry of her camera and for putting up with us as we took thousands of photographs in search of the perfect ones. All of the stylists who helped to make each and every photo beautiful: Olga Naiman (NYC), Kevin Hertzog (NYC), Kate Jordan (NYC), Becket Cook (LA), Alicia Blais (Chicago), and Crisman Liverman (Austin). And the photo assistants who went above and beyond the call of duty: Paul Fittipaldi (NYC), Chris Davis (NYC), Brian Pietrini (Chicago), and Matthew Johnson (Austin).
Meghann Stephenson, for bringing a bright, cheerful playfulness to our pages with her beautiful watercolor illustrations.
Aliza Fogelson, for standing behind us at Potter Style and painstakingly editing all of our words, arranging them into a better and more compelling order. Ashley Tucker and Marysarah Quinn’s collective efforts in dreaming up a design that jumps off the page. Doris Cooper for her support and guidance.
Kari Stuart and Andrea Barzvi at ICM, for helping us to launch this project, and Ashley Anderson, for helping to keep it on track before …
… Heather Summerville arrived to lead the project, adding sophistication, patience, judgment, and an overall commitment to excellence that formed our great idea into the biggest and best book we’ve ever accomplished.