I'm 45 and still have placeholder furniture! I think that is always the case if you like to change things up. The only people who don't have placeholders are those who go out and buy matching sets ...

No, no, no. This is the beverage equivalent of having toilet paper stuck to the bottom of your shoe.

We painted the ceiling a relatively dark blue in our stairwell (white walls with black wrought iron railings and salvaged iron french doors). The ceiling felt uncomfortably high there before, and t...

I already well on the way to my annual holiday funk. I only see my family at the holidays, out of some f'd up sense of obligation. Knowing that I have to spend time with them creates a tremendous a...

Thanks for the additional photos. Wow, tough layout. Is your fridge an apartment-sized model? Some ideas... all less than ideal: 1) Put your fridge in the closet across f...

I really like the Halogen sideboard from cb2: http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=118&f=4265 Also, check restaurant supply compan...

Can you move the fridge? Without seeing more of your space, it is pretty much impossible to make suggestions. You need to include more photos.

Things are always coming and going at my house. I seldom buy anything new, and I love the process of looking for "just right" things. Once I make the decision to sell something, I just start mental...

None of these is right, unfortunately. Texture: The chenille / shag / flokati textures ALL resemble bath mats. The rug in the photo is a "real" rug. Or a carpet, shall we say. T...

Love it. I've been considering painting just the interior (sash part?) of my windows a deep blue/black. Everything else is white. And love the photos. I am ready to move in to any of t...

If you have the budget: Have one made to your specs, or have a reputable local antiques dealer source one for you.

In southern california, Mission Tile West carries cement tiles similar to those shown in the photos. They are gorgeous! They can be used indoors or out, and they also carry solid colors (which aren...

That wallpaper has got to go! For your sake, I hope what appears to be rust or oxidation is not in fact nicotine buildup... I once lived in a apartment previously occupied by a heavy s...

I have actually been thinking of doing this for a while. I sell on craigslist all the time. I know from experience that antique dealers look for cheap finds there. I'd post an ad that I hope would ...

It is nice to incorporate seasonal elements for holiday decor. Some of these photos are way off seasonally. I love the tablescape in #2, but I think pepper berries come out in winter/...

The problem is not that this room is dark... the problem is that this room is has a major case of DRAB. You could paint everything white, and this room would still look drab. Nor is th...

Hilarious and fun. As with anything, it would be great in the right context.

Having a space to get ready (outside the bathroom -- which might be in high demand) is so important for guests. If you don't have the space or ability to set up a dressing area, it is helpful to pr...

FYI: The 1st image with tall vase IS a buffet. Note the plates on the chair. So it makes sense to have a large display... I am setting up my buffet table around a large 70s hand-made c...

When we renovated our kitchen 6 years ago, we put in a 1950s O'Keefe and Merritt stove with 1 oven, a grillevator (broiler), and a griddle. We love it! But here a few considerations for you: ...