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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Colin Tury and Ellie IngramLocation: Southfield, MichiganSize: 1,300 square feetYears lived in: 5 years, owning Colin Tury is the co-founder of Midwest Common, an independent Detroit-based design firm. In his words, he lives and breathes furniture, lighting, … Read more
A common feature of rural Vermont farmhouses are so-called “witch” or “coffin” windows. They’re eminently noticeable, tilted sideways to fit parallel with the roof line. Once an observer learns the curious names that locals have for these windows, they become impossible to forget. A portal for a magical being? The final exit a body takes … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Laura, Pan, and Radar (the dog)Location: San Francisco, CaliforniaType of Home: Condo in a 1909 Victorian buildingSize: 1000 sq. ft Years lived in: 1 year, owned A friend once described perfection beautifully for me: that it might … Read more
Madeline Bilis Real Estate Editor Madeline Bilis is a writer and editor with a soft spot for brutalist buildings. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Boston magazine, the Boston Globe, and other outlets. She has a degree in journalism from Emerson College and published her first book, 50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts, in … Read more
September is Transformation Month at Apartment Therapy! That means we’re sharing stories about home transformations — from big renovations to tiny tweaks — all month. Head over here to see them all! Name: Lizzie Gill and Tom PillarLocation: Sharon, ConnecticutSize: 1,400 square feet Type of Home: A live/work accessory dwelling unit. It’s a studio apartment above an art … Read more
Tall ceilings and thick crown molding. Elaborately detailed fireplace mantels. Plaster ceiling medallions. Pastel-colored bathroom tiles. It doesn’t really matter what era a home’s design details come from, I’m in love with them. The architectural details are what sold me on my own home (a house in New Orleans built in the 1930s), and it’s … Read more
Melissa Simpson Contributor Melissa is a multimedia journalist and Philly native. The Temple University graduate began her freelance career in 2012 and has since written for a host of Philadelphia-based news outlets including XPN the Key, Technical.ly Philly, and Grid Magazine. Currently, Melissa explores her creative side through photography, design, writing creative non-fiction. Follow Melissa
Madeline Bilis Real Estate Editor Madeline Bilis is a writer and editor with a soft spot for brutalist buildings. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Boston magazine, the Boston Globe, and other outlets. She has a degree in journalism from Emerson College and published her first book, 50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts, in … Read more
Name: Sebastian, Alejandro (my boyfriend), and Edith (our 14-year-old cat) Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Size: 1,100 square feet Years lived in: 5 years, owned Sebastian fell completely in love with this apartment on his first visit. “I loved the four and a half-meter high ceilings, wooden floors, big white windows, and the traditional colorful iron … Read more