Friday, June 20, 2008
The Washington Post on Apartment Therapy
Run, don't walk to read the Washington Post interview with Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, the majordomo of Apartment Therapy. If there is any truth to the saying, "Necessity is the Mother of Invention", then Maxwell is a living embodiment, having turned his first 265 square foot, New York City apartment into a livable one-bedroom largely through his prowess as a designer.
He started out in 2001 as a design business to help others make use of their apartments' living space, and three years later, apartmenttherapy.com was launched to relay his ideas and expertise to an even larger audience. Apartment Therapy now reaches 1.5 million visitors a month in cities from LA to Boston to San Francisco to Miami. There are also two AT books out which are a must-read when embarking on the design or decoration of a new apartment.
The article, written by Terri Sapienza, covers some great topics, such as design blogs and books, the use of color, common mistakes made in small apartments, and temporary design tips for renters.
When asked about his biggest design mistake ever, Maxwell reinforces the importance of taking accurate measurements:
"The worst one was early on and a great lesson for me. I didn't measure the room I was working on closely enough and ordered a few pieces of furniture that ended up being way too big and looking ridiculous when they arrived. Luckily, I called the manufacturer immediately and was able to return the pieces. But ever since then I always measure very carefully before placing a furniture order."
AT also has some interesting stuff lined up for the end of the year, so if you're already a fan like we are, or you want to read more, here's a link: AT in Washington Post
Labels: Apartment Therapy, Design Tips for Renters, Interior Design New York, New York City Apartments
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Get Ready to Vote for the Coolest Studio Apartments
The Apartment Therapy BookThe Small Cool Contest at Apartment Therapy is on for 2008 with all submissions in. This is the 4th year running for the contest which allows AT readers from New York and the rest of the country to submit photos of their small apartments and to show off the clever ways they've made their space livable.
From AT:
The Smallest, Coolest Apartment contest is for all small apartments and homes in the world, under 850 square feet (@ 79 square meters). We are seeking the most ingenious and beautiful submissions along with all the tips and resources we need to maximize our own homes.
Apartment Therapy and their co-sponsor Room and Board are giving away $10,000 to the winning regional and national submissions, plus the first 25 entrants got a copy of the AT Book.
There are photos galore filled with creative and practical ideas for making the most out of the small square footage that comes along with living in your first New York city or Brooklyn studio, and some of the national entries are great as well.
Voting starts soon, so check it out here: Small Cool 2008
Labels: Apartment Therapy, New York City Apartments, Small Cool, Studio Apartment Design
