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Posts tagged “Good Questions”

Good Questions: What & Where is This Desk Lamp From?

Dear AT, I recently spotted this task lamp in a picture on Blu Dot's website. While I like their stuff, I really like that lamp in the background and want to know more about it. I have done a litt...

Good Questions: Cloudy, Bubbly Glass Knob Resource?

Dear AT, I bought eight of these glass knobs at Anthropologie for $8 each and would love to have them on all my cabinets and drawers, but that would mean buying 12 more--too much for me to spend! I'v...

Good Questions: Perfect House Escape in Mexico?

Hello AT, With all of these great escapes that you've featuring, i thought my question would fit right in. My friend has decided to celebrate her 30th birthday in Mexico this December. I've been task...

Good Questions: What's Your NYC Rent?

Hello AT, I moved to the city a year ago and have been living with a roommate all this time. I am starting a search for my own apartment and have been seeing all sorts of prices for rentals and I've ...

Good Questions: Cheaper Alternatives to the Charles Sofa?

Reader lorettalynn wants some alternatives to B&B Italia's Charles Sofa: "I went to B&B last weekend and the Charles sofa was $16,000. I love the lines, the "L" shape would work perfect in my apartmen...

Good Questions: How Can I Help This Mirror?

Abigail wants some advice: "I got this fabulous mirror on sale at Horchow, and now I am totally at a loss as to what style of sconces to hang on either side. At least, I think I want sconces. I cert...

Good Questions: Who Makes This Coffee Table?

Donna wants to know:"Where can I find this coffee table?" (Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first. Email questions and pics with QUESTIONS in subject line to: newyork...

Good Questions: How Do I Incorporate an Antique Mirror?

Diana wants your opinion: "What do you think about displaying old/damaged antique mirrors? I inherited a mirror that hung in my grandparents' house for 70 years, and it is very damaged now and should ...

Good Questions: How Should I Mimic Exposed Brick?

Natalie would like some advice: "So. I just signed a lease for an apartment on Times Square and my one stipulation was that I really wanted exposed brick. Well, the apartment is fabulous, but no expos...

Good Questions: How Do I Make A Doorway More Private?

Becca needs some advice: "I'm moving into an adorable new apartment. The only drawback is that it has an open archway to the bedroom rather than a real door. Any suggestions on a pretty way to creat...

Good Questions: What Should I Do With My Clawfoot Tub?

Liana needs help disposing of her apartment's clawfoot tub: "What should I do with my clawfoot tub? We are removing it this week. If I sell it on eBay I could get like $200. Is there a restoration pla...

Good Questions: What Is This Chandelier?

Irina is asking for help: "I love this chandelier - it is perfect for my kitchen. Can anyone tell me who makes it or where I can find it??? Thanks, Irina" (Note: Include a pic of your problem and you...

Good Questions: Similar Style Console Table?

Peter is asking for some help in finding a cheaper alternative to this console: "Hi, My wife and I went in to Plantation in San Francisco this weekend and looked through their custom furniture catal...

Good Questions: How Should I Smooth Textured Walls?

Reader tashar need some help removing some textured walls: "Hello, Help! I really need to gut my whole bathroom, but due to budget reasons I can't do it all immediately. However, I want to fix the wa...

Good Questions: How Do We Furnish a Yellow Room?

Brandon would like some help with his yellow room: "Hello, My girlfriend and I are moving into our first apartment together, and the landlord graciously let us pick out the color. However, it seems...

Good Questions: Where Can I Find This Ladder?

Rachel wants some helping finding a library ladder: "I just picked up the latest Anthropologie catalog and found a picture of the exact ladder I've been looking for to use in my home library. A call t...

Good Questions: Are Track Lights Tacky?

Jenny wants to know: "Are track lights tacky? I keep getting told by builders that they are "dated"... I kind of like them." Survey after the jump! (Note: Include a pic of your problem and your ques...

Good Questions: Who Makes This Shelf?

"Hi, I found this bookcase featured in Domino Magazine's tour of Ashley Whittaker's apartment. I would really love to know where I can get one just like it! Many thanks, Martin" (Note: Include a pic ...

Good Questions: Paint or Stain Ideas For This Chair?

Dear AT, I have this chair that I got at a garage sale. I am currently in the process of stripping it of a nasty green paint. I'm not sure what to do with it-stain, paint, etc. Any suggestions?...

Good Questions: Preparing Artwork for Moving?

Leslie needs some advice: "We are moving soon within the state and have this large piece of artwork that we had shipped over from Paris (and stupidly threw away the large crate since we had no stora...

Good Questions: Modern & Clean Window Coverings?

Reader Nekoeight needs help with her windows: "Dear AT, We have a very large window in our living room (68wx57), and are looking to replace the vertical blinds left by the previous owner. The curre...

Good Questions: Opinions On The Ikea Karlstad Sofa?

Dear AT, We are moving into a bigger space soon and want to buy another sofa. We have a great black leather sofa (and 2 wicker armchairs) and I wanted to know what would look best... ...

Good Questions: Neat Ideas for Non Operable Fireplaces?

Hello AT, We're renovating and we've got three fireplaces in our new place. Since we can't burn wood in the city anymore, we can either restore fireplaces and put in gas ($$$$) or chose not to rest...

Good Questions: Does This Combination Work?

Nancy wants some advice on coordinating some furniture: "Does this Pottery Barn chair go with this Pottery Barn table or is it all wrong?" Take the survey, below the jump......

Good Questions: What Color For Sofa Upholstery?

Dawn needs help choosing an upholstery fabric: "Hello AT: I need help with my Deco Sofa. I purchased this beautiful sofa from Housing Works in NY, it’s about 9ft. long with a wonderful curve. I am r...

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